163: Setting the Stage on Red Sun Star, an Arrogant Actress (Bonus Chapter for "Xiao Ge, the Mysterious One")

The Iron Beetle looked at the complete stranger before him and asked, puzzled, "Who are you?"

Then he saw Su Yi's face change into one he knew well.

Mantis Maguire smiled when he saw Su Yi. He rose and warmly shook his hand.

"It's an honor to meet you, Mr. Gheros!"

"Your heroic deeds are known all across Rhode Star!"

"And thank you for supporting our business and looking after the Iron Beetle."

Su Yi nodded slightly. "I've heard plenty about you too."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Maguire asked with a smile,

"What brings you here today, Mr. Gheros?"

"Your Moon-Drinking Azure Wolf has taken our entire market share in this area."

"I don't see any reason for us to work together, do you?"

Su Yi smiled. "Straight to the point. I like a business partner who speaks his mind."

"I'll be blunt. I came today to offer you two a way out."

The Iron Beetle's face darkened. "What?"

"Taking our business wasn't enough? Now you won't even let us survive?"

He deeply resented the Moon-Drinking Azure Wolf for taking their business, but they were in no position to challenge it now.

Su Yi shook his head with a smile. "I like making friends. That's why I want to leave you two a way out."

"The stock you used to sell came from the company's Recovery Department—obsolete weapons, right?"

Both men's expressions changed.

Pumpkin appeared soundlessly from the shadows nearby.

Maguire's voice turned cold. "Don't you know a little too much?"

Su Yi chuckled and took out his company badge.

"L25!!!"

The two men shot to their feet, eyes wide, and drew sharp breaths.

Su Yi said evenly, "Don't try to guess my intentions with your narrow little minds."

"If I really wanted you dead, you wouldn't even