Chapter 2686

Yuan Ze laughed and said: "Of course not. Whether entering through a spatial rift or from outside the Greater World, everyone needs to be inspected. But you certainly don't need to be inspected—please, come in... And this behind you is Supervisor Xu, isn't it? Long time no see. Did you come together?"

Xu Qinglian's face was a picture of utter bewilderment.

She had absolutely no idea what to say.

Last time, she had been chased off by Yuan Ze.

Although she knew Yuan Ze was only following orders, his attitude was completely different from now.

Although Xu Qinglian was a county-level lord, she was only a county-level lord.

And she was clearly not a combat type.

Yuan Ze, however, was a strong county-level lord of the combat type, and at the squad leader level, with quite a few soldiers and subordinate lords under his command.

Xu Qinglian and he were not on equal footing.

It was like a company supervisor running into a roughneck squad leader.

The gap in martial strength was considerable.

Although Xu Qinglian had the Ruby Merchant Guild behind her, Yuan Ze had the World-Breaking Army behind him.

In Shubei Town, of course, the World-Breaking Army's lords called the shots.

Now Yuan Ze was asking her a question, so even if Xu Qinglian didn't know what to say, she had to respond immediately.

She murmured: "Uh... y-yes, I came together with Supervisor Yin."

Yuan Ze also showed a warm smile to Xu Qinglian: "Understood. Since you came with Supervisor Yin, there must be no problem either. Let's go together."

"Ah? Oh, haha, thank you, Captain Yuan."

Xu Qinglian was utterly lost.

She didn't know that Yin Wanyan's reputation had actually grown this big?

Even this Yuan Ze had to give her face??

Yuan Ze laughed and said: "No need to thank me, this is only right. Go on quickly."

Then he said to Yin Wanyan: "Supervisor Yin, you're going to find Zhao Chi?"

"Yes."

"Oh, I see, then you two hurry along, don't delay your business. By the way... say hello to Zhao Chi for me?"

"Sure..."

Even after getting into the spirit-car, Xu Qinglian was still dazed.

She murmured: "Was that really Yuan Ze? I've never seen that kind of smile on his face before... This shouldn't be because of you, right?"

"Of course not..."

"So... it's because of Zhao Chi? What kind of person is he exactly?"

"Haven't I told you several times already... I've only met him once myself. You'll know once you see him in person."

"Is there anything I need to watch out for? Is Zhao Chi fierce? Is he a middle squad leader? Even Yuan Ze is giving him this much face—could he be very overbearing?"

Yin Wanyan gave a wry smile and said: "Yuan Ze... is only this afraid of Zhao Chi because of other things... I'll explain when we get back. Let's go, don't waste time."

"Oh! Right, right, right, let's go, let's go, we absolutely mustn't be late... Hold on tight!"

Xu Qinglian snapped out of her daze.

She really didn't dare waste any more time now. If they were late... would that Zhao Chi fly into a rage??

Xu Qinglian immediately focused, drove at full speed, and steered tensely into Shubei Town.

Spirit-cars couldn't enter the military camp, so they parked the spirit-car outside, entered the camp on foot, and walked to the White Tiger Regiment connection point area.

Then they teleported in.

Zhao Chi already was waiting for them.

Or rather, Zhao Chi had been waiting for them to bring news for a long time.

The moment the two women appeared, Zhao Chi immediately walked over.

Yin Wanyan had changed into a fitted black leather coat today; her makeup and hairstyle were still the same as before.

The whole person had a mature charm.

The slightly younger woman beside her was Xu Qinglian, wearing a white fur coat, with very glamorous makeup.

Through his extremely strong perception, Zhao Chi could tell that her natural features were quite good.

Logically speaking, she wouldn't need to put on makeup like that—probably a professional necessity?

But to be honest.

Women who know how to do makeup can indeed bump their looks up a notch.

Zhao Chi didn't reject makeup.

Especially someone like Xu Qinglian, who really did dress herself up beautifully—Zhao Chi was happy to look.

But what surprised Zhao Chi was that, according to the information, Xu Qinglian was a county-level lord and also a procurement supervisor.

By any measure, she counted as a minor leader in the merchant guild.

But...

She seemed to lack confidence?

In her gaze toward him, there seemed to be a trace of confusion and awe?

Why?

Could my appearance scare people too?

Zhao Chi was very puzzled.

But he still politely extended his hand.

"Wanyan, Supervisor Xu, hello."

The two women quickly reached out and shook hands with Zhao Chi separately.

Shopkeeper Wanyan's hand was very warm.

But Xu Qinglian's hand was ice-cold, and covered in cold sweat.

Zhao Chi kept a calm expression on the surface, but felt even more puzzled inside.

She really is nervous.

Is it because she's about to discuss business, so she's nervous?

Because my business is too big, so she's very nervous?

That shouldn't be the case.

She's a procurement supervisor, not a newcomer — she should be perfectly composed.

Could it be because of menstrual cramps?

That's why she looks so troubled, and is breaking out in cold sweat?

If only Li Ruanyu and Su Qin were here.

Tang Ruan and Qi Yue are also women, but they don't really understand these matters.

Forget it.

Regardless, Zhao Chi first led them into the meeting room next door.

Xu Qinglian was cautious the whole way.

But out of a merchant's instinct, she still carefully took in the surroundings.

It was a very plain wooden cabin.

Not very large, but easily accommodating ten people for a meeting.

Everything inside was brand new — the walls were a clean pale yellow wood color, and the tables and chairs were all the same clean pale yellow.

Beside it stood a stone stove, the dry firewood inside burning brightly, and the room was very warm.

There were two women in the room.

Both wearing full uniforms.

The style was the same, only the colors were completely opposite.

The woman on the left was the cute type, a natural smile between her brows, two low ponytails hanging down naturally.

Xu Qinglian couldn't help but think of her younger sister — also this cute.

But the woman before her wasn't merely cute; cuteness and beauty coexisted in her, making one unable to help feeling tenderness and affection.

A woman like this was probably very doted on — probably no man could bear to say a harsh word to her.

Even… couldn't bear to touch her?

Her entire uniform was white.