You Guess!

Wo Delike was discussing upcoming work with several colleagues, and he was taking some advice from Lin Qi to prepare to secure infrastructure contracts for at least one state in Nagaril.

He wasn't really interested in these businesses. While they did offer high returns, the payback period was extremely long, taking at least ten to twenty years to see results.

Moreover, there is a crucial point here: politics has a much greater impact on these businesses than capital does! Once relations between the Nagaril United Kingdom and the Federal begin to deteriorate, or even break out into conflict, or if unrest occurs within Nagaril, it will severely affect the interests of the conglomerates in Nagaril.

This is not a business worth hundreds of thousands, millions, or tens of millions. Once this kind of business starts, not to mention the effort, manpower, and other resources invested over the years, the wealth alone could be tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions! This is also the reason why the Board of Directors of the conglomerate did not agree at the beginning. These people have unparalleled influence in China, but very few people in the International Community have heard of them, which also results in them having little say in the international arena.

Rather than risking the expansion into international profit markets, it's better to continue cultivating the domestic market. Although the profits may be dwindling, it's still safe and profitable.

Fortunately, "I discussed these issues with Mr. Lin Qi..." which convinced the Board of Directors. Actually, it wasn't so much convincing as he showed them another "contract" hidden behind everything else.

When necessary, if their interests are not protected, they will decisively overthrow the local government. Not to mention replacing it, it would be easy for them to install a puppet on the throne.

Even the Federal Government would like to see this happen. Although they would verbally criticize such interference in other countries' internal affairs, they would secretly be quite pleased.

With this idea in mind, some of the "younger" directors on the Board of Directors, like Wo Delike, became restless. At their age, they were at the peak of their lives.

Whether it's financial resources, abilities, energy, intelligence, or influence, they have all reached their peak. Their rich life experience allows them to see further, and they are beginning to be willing to try some exciting things before they grow old.

For example, controlling a country is one of the reasons why people were quickly convinced by him. When a conglomerate monopolizes the trade of a country... even if it monopolizes the trade of half a country, that is still an astonishing fortune.

It is common knowledge that as long as the profit is sufficient, capitalists can sell the axe that cuts off their own necks to Executioners at a high price, and if the price is high enough, they can even use the noose used to hang themselves, their companions, or their family members as a bonus.

Under a potential influence, the Board of Directors fully approved Wo Delike's proposals on international strategy and began active negotiations.

As they were talking about these things, the butler appeared behind Wo Delike and whispered something in his ear, such as, "I saw Lin Qi and Miss go upstairs together, and they were carrying a bottle of wine."

Wo Delike's eye twitched, then he raised his fist and turned his head under the pretense of coughing, saying in a low voice, "Have Mary Joe keep an eye on them..." His eyes were extremely sharp as he stared into the butler's eyes, "They can be beaten up if necessary!"

The butler's lips twitched. He lowered his head and quickly left.

Wo Delike's wife asked him curiously, "What happened?"

Wo Delike, however, said nonchalantly, "The maid found a little mouse, but I had Mary Joe deal with it."

Perhaps influenced by this topic, their conversations with others shifted from normal topics to the shortcomings of the manor, such as the constant presence of insects, rats, and small animals in the rooms. They then discussed related work and eventually moved on to environmental issues.

Meanwhile, the butler had already found Mary Joe.

Mary Joe is the Head Maid of this manor. She is in her thirties, has a great figure, a beautiful face, and exudes a charming allure at all times.

But to look down on her because of her appearance is to show disregard for one's own life.

Mary Joe possesses exceptional skills, having received intensive military training from a young age, and is proficient in assassination techniques that can defeat an enemy in one move.

Most families with deep-rooted traditions cultivate some very special talents, and Mary Joe is one of them. Her job is to follow closely behind Sai Weiruila or the Wo Delike when necessary, providing close protection.

People are less wary of a maid who looks more like a pet in a wealthy family than someone cleaning rooms; her face and figure are her best disguise.

But as long as you expose your back to her, she can unleash a terrifying fighting force in that cramped space.

Most of the time, she was the Head Maid in the family and actually did the work of a maid.

The housekeeper could already imagine what evil things Lin Qi was planning, even if he just showed an expression, and Mary Joe would punch him away.

He chuckled and told Mary Joe about the master's request, which she readily agreed to, as protecting the young lady's chastity was the responsibility and duty of everyone in the manor!

It's actually quite ridiculous that many things will never appear in front of the public in their true form.

For example, in the eyes of most people, life in Upper Class should be decadent, corrupt, and full of stench.

After all, there are always similar news stories in newspapers and on television every day, such as someone organizing an uncensored gathering, and a group of men and women that people either know or whose surnames they are familiar with showing their ugly and terrified appearance on camera.

For example, from time to time, sex scandals break out in the fashion industry, entertainment industry, and even the political arena. These news stories that shatter people's values actually remind people that this is not a rigid era.

Coupled with various movements by feminist organizations, who expose their bodies and advocate that women should have a dominant position and power in heterosexual relationships equal to that of men, many things are gradually getting out of control.

Perhaps it is because of these trends that the lower and middle classes of Federal society have a very casual attitude towards the issue of chastity.

Some girls might receive a Mr. Vibrator or a living male figure as a birthday present when they turn sixteen. Some girls may even feel inferior because they have no experience with the opposite sex before entering college!

What a terrible situation! Girls actually feel inferior because they have chastity! On the other hand, in the Upper Class of the Federal, those real big families still tell their heirs the importance of chastity. Although sometimes they are called old-fashioned and rigid by the young people, at least some people listen.

As for those family members who still do things their own way... their self-indulgence is nothing more than a family strategy, a kind of helplessness.

Many of these people are not eligible for inheritance. They may only receive less than one percent of the family shares from the family and are not qualified to attend family meetings or the Board of Directors of the family business.

Every year, their meager shares bring them a large sum of money. They enjoy the noble status that comes with their surname, and they neither need to strive nor can they, at least not let the true family heirs think that they might be a challenger.

So why not indulge themselves? Their lives are already set in stone, so let them indulge!

These people created the illusion that the new generation of the ruling class was corrupt, and that a hedonistic ruling family would not cause social conflict.

Even if people are dissatisfied with some of their actions, they will think, "Let's wait and see!"

Look at their descendants, all they do is promiscuity and commit evil deeds, they can't do anything. This family will eventually rot away, just wait and they'll destroy themselves.

How interesting! Mary Joe knocked on the door of Sai Weiruila's room, carrying a tray with a silver pot and two silver cups with gold trim.

After cosmetics became ubiquitous in all corners of society, some pure silver utensils needed to be modified. For example, parts that would come into contact with the human body could no longer be made of silver.

Some cosmetics contain special ingredients that can cause silver to tarnish quickly, so people use more stable gold to replace those parts that come into direct contact with the human body.

"Miss, I've come to bring you tea..."

"Come in!"

Two young people sat together in the living Living Room; to the girl, Mary Joe was like a part of the house.

It might be a bit rude to say this, but that's how she felt about Mary Joe —or, to put it more elegantly, she considered her family.

Mary Joe breathed a slight sigh of relief when she saw the two young people sitting together. She walked quietly to the opposite side of them and placed the tray on the coffee table.

She poured some Flower Tea for the two of them and then stood aside.

The girl looked at her, and she looked at her feet. After a while, the girl said, "You can go now, Mary Joe. We need to discuss some things about writing."

Mary Joe didn't speak, as if she hadn't heard him. The girl was a little embarrassed and annoyed, probably because her words had no effect. And with Lin Qi sitting right next to her, she felt that her words were useless and that she had lost face.

Just as she was getting a little annoyed, Lin Qi reached out and pressed down on Sai Weiruila. "Let her stay here. I guess your father sent her."

The girl frowned, not pressing Mary Joe to leave, but instead looked at Lin Qi and asked, "What's she doing here?"