Xu Yi stared at the virtual panel, eager to give it a try.
After learning the extent of what he could edit, he began operating it with both hands.
"Father Xu Fan's lifelong comrade-in-arms, his sworn brother, Li Wen. During the border-defense war, Li Wen was surrounded by the enemy."
"Xu Fan rushed over to rescue him and single-handedly led Li Wen out of the encirclement.
He even took two fatal bullets for Li Wen.
During an operation behind enemy lines, Xu Fan died in front of Li Wen. Li Wen was therefore filled with guilt and, heartbroken, left the military.
After retiring, he inherited the family business, Furun Industrial. Under his management, it continued to grow and expand, becoming the Furun Group of today."
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Xu Yi had an impression of Li Wen. He was the middle-aged man who had practiced Military Boxing on the field that day.
No wonder he could enter the school whenever he wanted. It turned out he was a school board member.
To add even more fuel to the fire, Xu Yi also wrote a letter and had the system send it over. He should have received it by now.
Furun Group headquarters~
Li Wen gazed at a group photograph on the wall, remaining silent for a long time with a complicated expression.
It was a photograph of him and Xu Fan in military uniforms, taken the day before they went to battle.
Above the photograph hung a medal: Second-Class Merit. It was the glory of his entire life.
"Brother Fan, I met a student at school today who looked a lot like you. His unruly personality made him look even more like you. If you hadn't died, would your child be about this age too?"
At that moment, his assistant gently pushed open the door. "Manager Li, you're looking at this photograph again."
"Xiao Sun, you think this is an era of peace, but it isn't. The peace we have today was bought for us with the lives of countless unsung heroes.
"Back then, Brother Fan led me out of the encirclement, but our food ran out. We held on for several days. I thought the two of us were going to starve to death. Then he found an expired cup of instant noodles on the ground.
"That mouthful of noodles saved me. It was also the second time he saved me."
"By the way, what did you come to see me about?" Li Wen's face was filled with remembrance and guilt.
"Someone sent you a letter."
"A letter? People still write letters these days?"
Li Wen gave a soft laugh and didn't pay it much attention.
"It's probably another competitor asking to cooperate. Xiao Sun, take a look yourself and deal with it."
"Yes. But I don't remember there being any competitor surnamed Xu."
"Xu..."
Hearing the character Xu stirred something within Li Wen. He reached out and took the envelope. "Forget it. I'll read it myself."
"Clack~"
The moment he opened the envelope, a crisp sound rang out.
It was a bloodstained First-Class Merit medal...
Li Wen immediately went blank. He hurriedly opened the letter, his gaze turning sharp.
Xu Yi: Uncle Li, by the time you receive this letter, I'll already have gone to find my father. Life at school has been difficult, so I can only sell instant noodles by the window to earn a little money for living expenses.
The supermarket owner forced me to raise the price of the instant noodles, but I refused. So he overturned my window.
I went up to argue with them, but they said I was an orphan and that they could bully me however they wanted. They even said I had caused my parents' deaths and called me a bringer of bad luck.
I told them my father was a hero, but they threw away my medal. They said it was worthless scrap metal and completely useless.
So I sent the medal to you. Could you help me exchange it for some money? It only needs to be enough for a packet of instant noodles."
Silence~
A stifling silence~
Li Wen's body trembled uncontrollably, and his eyes were bloodshot.
Then a photograph fell to the floor.
It was a photograph of Xu Fan and him. A sentence had been written on the back.
"Son, if you need anything, go to Uncle Li. He's Dad's best brother. He'll definitely help you."
"Ah!!"
Li Wen could no longer hold himself back. He let out a shrill roar as tears ran down from the corners of his eyes.
The assistant cautiously approached, his eyes filled with fear. "Manager Li, your phone."
"Get lost! I'm not answering! I'm going to kill someone today..."
"It... it's the military calling."
Li Wen froze for a moment, then answered.
The instant he put the phone to his ear, furious curses came pouring from the other end. "Young Master Li, Boss Li! You used connections to get in back then. You might as well use connections to get out!
"You might as well have deserted. Then Xu Fan might not have died, and his son wouldn't have been bullied."
Those words were the final fuse. They completely ignited Li Wen.
Beep beep beep~
A stretch of cold dead air followed.
Li Wen slowly raised his head, killing intent gathering between his brows. "Xiao Sun, get the car ready! We're going to the school!"
The cafeteria~
The director and principal's faces were flushed, and they looked at Xu Yi guiltily.
The supermarket owner, meanwhile, wore a confident smile, his eyes fixed mockingly on Xu Yi.
"Xu Yi, just sign it. I'm doing this for your own good. You may be good at fighting, but this is a society ruled by law.
"As long as you sign, I won't pursue what happened when you hit those people."
Xu Yi took the contract and glanced at it. He couldn't help frowning. "Why has the contract been changed again?"
The supermarket owner nodded as though it were only natural. "Of course. Wouldn't you earn more if the instant noodles were sold for ten yuan? Why are you unwilling?"
Bang~
The director slammed his fist against the table in fury. "This is outrageous! You agreed before that you wouldn't force us to raise the price. We'd each sell our own goods without interfering with each other.
"How did we go around in a circle only to end up back where we started?"
"Ah, well, I hadn't realized before how powerful the Furun Group was. Now that I know I have such a powerful backing, naturally I have to make good use of it."
Yu Shu clenched his fists tightly.
"You really think I can't deal with you? I just don't want to abuse my authority."
With that, Yu Shu called Municipal Supervision. "Haha, Old Gong, are you busy? There's something I'd like to discuss with you..."
The people on the supermarket owner's side grew nervous.
Underling: "Boss, the director has called someone. Can we withstand this?"
"I'm not sure. Although business can't fight the government, he's only a small Education Bureau director. I want to take a gamble. What if they're willing to show consideration for the Furun Group?"
"Alright."
As the call continued, Yu Shu's expression gradually darkened.
His voice rose several pitches.
"Old Gong, what do you mean? What do you mean by 'it's better to avoid unnecessary trouble'? The instant noodles at this university supermarket are already being sold for ten yuan. Aren't you going to do anything?"
"A minor matter? You call this a minor matter?"
"What? You also cooperate with the Furun Group?"
"You actually dare hang up on me!"
Yu Shu lowered his phone, his face gloomy.
After being a director for so many years, today was his darkest moment.
He had lost face repeatedly, without any of the dignity a director should have.
The owner was overjoyed. He had bet correctly.
He hurriedly urged them, "Since the director can't do anything, then hurry up and sign, kid.
"This won't harm your interests. In fact, it'll bring huge profits.
"As for conscience, you can earn even more after throwing it away."
Xu Yi lowered his eyes and shook his head. "I won't sign. I'd rather cancel this window."
"Director, Principal, I'm sorry... I wasn't capable enough. I've caused you trouble."
Negative Emotion Points +200 Negative Emotion Points +200
At that moment, the assistant beside them suddenly said happily, "Director, the manager from the Furun Group just called back.
"He said he's willing to meet with you in person."
"That's wonderful!"
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