Next Generation Plan

(Sorry for the late update, I had some family matters to attend to.)

Hong Kong, Guangyin Building.

The building has a total of 76 floors and is over 300 meters tall.

It stands tall in the center of the city, like a sharp blade piercing the sky.

In the dead of night, only a few lights remained bright in the building, like pearls inlaid on the structure.

Countless people have silently gazed up at the Guangyin Building, hoping to find a foothold there. This is because most of them know the background behind the Guangyin Building: it is one of the subsidiaries of the Japan Yamamoto Group.

The Yamamoto Group rose to Japan in post-World War II Japan and miraculously grew into one of the largest conglomerates in Japan today in just a few decades.

As the saying goes, it's good to take shelter under a big tree; the Yamamoto Group's formidable strength naturally attracts attention.

Meanwhile, on the top floor of the Guangyin Building, Murata Shoichi, the president of Guangyin Group, whose mere stomp could shake the financial world of Hong Kong, stood humbly before an old man, as if he were a servant.

The old man was dressed in traditional Japan samurai attire, his long silver hair meticulously combed.

Although he looked old, his face was ruddy, and he was full of energy and vitality, giving people a very special feeling, as if the old man in front of you was actually in his prime.

This person is none other than Yamamoto Kazuo in "My Date with a Vampire".

"Murata."

Yamamoto Kazuo slightly raised his eyelids and said calmly, "Ma Xiaoling is back."

Upon hearing Murata Shoichi instinctively straightened his posture and replied firmly, "Yes, we've found Ma Xiaoling's trail. She returned home at 3:15 this afternoon. We also discovered she returned with a strange man; his identity is unknown, but his accent leans towards mainland China."

Yamamoto Kazuo toyed with the ring on his finger and said calmly, "How's the Next Generation Plan going?"

Murata Shoichi carefully considered his words and slowly said, "Ever since we discovered the supernatural object beneath West Lake, we have never given up our research on it. Although we are still unable to open the box, based on our in-depth exploration and research into the box's materials and technology over the years, we can be absolutely certain that this box must have come from a super civilization far beyond Earth."

We just don't know why Ma Xiaoling's information matches the box's opening code perfectly. Whether it's a coincidence or something else entirely, we have no way of knowing.

Yamamoto Kazuo glanced calmly at Murata Shoichi and said coldly, "I have no interest in hearing the details; I only want to know the final result of the Next Generation Plan. Do you understand?"

His tone turned stern as he finished speaking.

Murata Shoichi shivered, and a fine layer of cold sweat instantly appeared on his forehead.

His face was pale, and he quickly bowed ninety degrees, saying nervously, "Hey, because we still can't open the mysterious box, we've only obtained more advanced alloy equipment from it so far."

After Murata Shoichi finished speaking, he said nervously, "But now we've confirmed that Ma Xiaoling is the key to opening the treasure chest. As long as we capture Ma Xiaoling, we're confident we can quickly obtain the super technology inside and unlock the secrets hidden within the mysterious treasure chest."

Yamamoto Kazuo remained noncommittal, silently fiddling with the ring on his hand.

Murata Shoichi stood there with his head bowed, his heart pounding like a rapid drumbeat, his hands clenched into fists, his knuckles white from the force.

Yamamoto Kazuo was silent for a moment, then said, "Ma Xiaoling is not simple. I'll send someone to investigate first. You may leave."

Upon hearing Murata Shoichi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

My life is saved.

He suppressed his joy and respectfully said, "Hi."

Murata left, Yamamoto Kazuo went to the window.

He glanced in the direction of Ma Xiaoling, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

Ma Xiaoling, the Celestial Master!

Jiajia Building, Wang Zhenzhen's home.

The Jiajia Building was brightly lit late at night, with almost every room having its lights on, unlike the Guangyin Building.

Wang Zhenzhen's home was not luxurious, but rather similar to that of an ordinary family. However, in reality, Wang Zhenzhen's family was very well-off because the entire Jiajia Building belonged to the Wang Family family.

In a place like Hong Kong, owning several high-rise apartments implies considerable wealth.

Although Wang Zhenzhen came from a good family, she did not have the extravagance and arrogance typical of rich kids; on the contrary, she was gentle and kind.

In the living room.

Ma Xiaoling was still wearing a white short skirt paired with a stylish long coat with a fur collar. She didn't look like a Daoist priest at all, but rather like an ordinary modern woman who pursues fashion.

Wang Zhenzhen, dressed in simple home clothes, sat on the sofa next to Wang Zhenzhen Ma Xiaoling, while a woman with crow's feet around her eyes sat next to her.

The woman was Wang Zhenzhen's mother, and also the owner of Jiajia Building, Ouyang Jiajia.

With a broad smile, Ouyang Jiajia looked at Ma Xiaoling with an ambiguous expression and said with a smile, "Xiaoling, I heard from Zhenzhen that you brought a handsome boyfriend back. Why don't you bring him over for your aunt to see?"

Ma Xiaoling's face twitched slightly, and she glared at Wang Zhenzhen with narrowed eyes.

Boyfriend my foot! I don't need such a useless thing as a boyfriend, okay?!

Wang Zhenzhen looked slightly embarrassed and lowered her head, not daring to speak.

Ma Xiaoling threatened Wang Zhenzhen and said irritably, "We're just ordinary friends who just met. What boyfriend and girlfriend? Auntie, don't listen to Zhenzhen's nonsense."

Ouyang Jiajia covered her mouth and laughed, "Okay, okay, you two are just friends, not boyfriend and girlfriend. I saw that young man, he's very handsome. If he's not your boyfriend, I'd introduce him to Zhenzhen."

Ma Xiaoling rolled her eyes inwardly.

"Young man, my foot!"

That guy is an immortal, eternal, and indestructible god; who knows how old he is this year?

Eight hundred, one thousand, ten thousand, or perhaps hundreds of thousands of years old?

Since joining the Heavens Chat Group, Ma Xiaoling feels that her worldview is constantly being challenged and refreshed.

Introduce him to Zhenzhen; it's like an old cow eating young grass.

Wang Zhenzhen's pretty face flushed red, and she said shyly, "Mom, what are you saying?"

Ouyang Jiajia laughed and said, "Oh dear, our Zhenzhen is shy. Don't be afraid, Mom is here."

As Ouyang Jiajia spoke, she glanced at Ma Xiaoling and said happily, "Let me tell you, this young man is such a good person. Not only is he handsome, but his conversation and knowledge are truly exceptional."

Wang Zhenzhen blushed deeply, especially being spoken to in front of Ma Xiaoling, her official girlfriend, which made her even more embarrassed and at a loss for words.

She said somewhat angrily, "Mom, I'll get angry if you keep saying that."

Ouyang Jiajia raised her head and looked at Ma Xiaoling with a smile, "Such a good young man, since Xiaoling doesn't want him, what's wrong with me finding one for our Zhenzhen?"

Ma Xiaoling put her hand to her forehead, speechless, and said, "Fine, fine, I admit it, okay?"

She was almost in despair.

But the thought that if Ouyang Jiajia was telling the truth and introduced Wang Zhenzhen to Li Hao would cause a huge problem, things would get really complicated.

If Ma Xiaoling didn't know Li Hao's true identity, she wouldn't care. But the key is that she knows Li Hao's true identity, and this identity is far beyond what ordinary people can know or understand.

Ouyang Jiajia wasn't disappointed. She smiled and asked, "Oh, Xiaoling, you've finally figured it out! Tell Auntie, how far have things progressed? Have you... you know... yet? When are you planning to get married and when are you planning to have children?"

Ma Xiaoling looked at Wang Zhenzhen in despair, her eyes filled with a look of utter hopelessness.

Wang Zhenzhen deeply understood, and seeing Ma Xiaoling's expression, she felt a strong sense of empathy, but she still couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.

Faced with Ouyang Jiajia's persistent questioning, Ma Xiaoling had no choice but to hide in her room with Wang Zhenzhen.

Inside the room.

Wang Zhenzhen lay on the bed with a big smile on her face, letting out a cheerful laugh like a nightingale.

Enraged, Ma Xiaoling jumped onto Wang Zhenzhen, scratching her underarms with both hands, and grumbled, "Damn it, you're still laughing! Serves you right for laughing!"

Unable to bear the tickling any longer, Wang Zhenzhen struggled and said with a helpless smile, "Okay, okay, I won't laugh anymore, alright?"

Ma Xiaoling snorted and lay down next to Wang Zhenzhen.

Wang Zhenzhen asked curiously, "Xiaoling, how long have you two known each other? How come I didn't know?"

Wang Zhenzhen and Ma Xiaoling are best friends who can talk about anything. Although they can't be together every day, apart from Ma Xiaoling's trip to the Mainland this time, Wang Zhenzhen knows everything about Ma Xiaoling's past.

That's why Wang Zhenzhen became even more puzzled.

Ma Xiaoling scoffed, "If it weren't for you, do you think I would admit it?"

Wang Zhenzhen looked bewildered, somewhat confused.

For me?

Ma Xiaoling waved her hand and said helplessly, "There are some things I can't tell you, but just know that that guy is no ordinary person, and you absolutely must not get involved with him in any way."

Wang Zhenzhen became increasingly puzzled and surprised.

Of course she knew who that guy Ma Xiaoling was talking about was.

The fact that Ma Xiaoling might say something so extraordinary, and that she shouldn't be implicated in anything, left Wang Zhenzhen quite puzzled.

If the other person is a bad person, Ma Xiaoling definitely wouldn't bring them home.

If the other person wasn't a bad person, why did Ma Xiaoling tell herself that he was very complicated and it was best not to get involved?

Wang Zhenzhen was puzzled, but then a flash of inspiration suddenly appeared in her mind.

Are Mr. Li and Xiaoling similar types of people?

She thought of Li Hao's attire when he first appeared; no matter how she looked at it, it didn't seem like the kind of outfit a normal modern person would wear.

Seeing Wang Zhenzhen lost in thought, Ma Xiaoling warned, "You must remember what I said: don't get involved with him in any way. Otherwise, forget it. Just remember what I said."

Ma Xiaoling really didn't know how to explain it to Wang Zhenzhen, and said somewhat irritably.

Wang Zhenzhen didn't seem to mind and nodded in agreement.

However, she wasn't particularly concerned about Ma Xiaoling's words; instead, she became increasingly curious about Li Hao.

Wang Zhenzhen knew Ma Xiaoling very well and knew what kind of person she was. Ma Xiaoling was proud and arrogant, with a sharp tongue but a kind heart. Someone who could make him say that she was not an ordinary person must not be an ordinary person.

What secrets is this man hiding?

Wang Zhenzhen was filled with curiosity and doubt.

at the same time.

Achoo!

Li Hao sneezed and frowned in confusion.

Strange, who's thinking about me?

Hmm, wait a minute, what's this?

Li Hao's gaze passed through the window, looking towards the distant street.

A strange man.