Reborn as the Darling of the Delta

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Zhang Hao: Fine, I'll harass you if you want, but the problem is, Roy, can't you be like Brother Weilong and help me finish a test paper after you've harassed me? Although I don't need to write these tests right now, if I make Sister Xiaowen angry again, then there will be fewer of them.

Roy: Hehehe, I get it if you put it that way, but... if I wrote the test paper, would you dare let your sister Xiaowen check it? You know I'm not from your China, and besides, have you forgotten that I was just a street urchin before? Do you really expect a street urchin to write your test paper?

"Xiao Hao, you need to train harder these days. Your close combat skills don't seem to have improved much in a long time, do they?"

During the meal, Shen Lan also said to Zhang Hao that things had indeed happened intensively and were very important recently. Xiao Hao had been following them on missions and had even fallen behind in his previous strength training. You know, at first, it was only said that Xiao Hao's academic classes would be suspended.

"That's right, Xiao Hao. If you don't train your strength, even if your fighting skills are excellent, you won't be able to fully utilize them."

Upon hearing this, Terry put down his bowl and said, "You know, it's been a long time since I've had a training partner. Yesterday, I gave Dragon a little training, and it scared him so much that he didn't want to come back."

Since Deep Blue had personally spoken to Xiao Hao, Terry, Xiao Hao's former strength training mentor, also decided to step forward.

"Well, we need to scout out locations and figure out how to get access cards and other identification documents during this time. Xiao Hao, you should also train with Terry during this period. After all, you can't go to the aerospace industry without some physical skills."

Seeing the two of them talking to him like this, Zhang Hao nodded seriously. As long as it wasn't about studying, it was fine. After all, no matter how tired he was from practicing, he would only faint. But every time he opened a book to read, he could faint on the spot.

"Don't worry, Xiao Hao, this time I'll make a special plan for you that won't be too tiring. After all, there's still a lot of time, at least... it won't be like yesterday's Wei Long."

Seeing that he had found a workout buddy, Terry patted his chest and assured Zhang Hao that this time the situation was different from before, and he would definitely not turn Xiao Hao into the same pathetic state that Wei Long had been in yesterday.

Dragon: So, Terry, you think you're funny? I hate you. /(ㄒoㄒ)/~~

Chapter 364 Mandel Bricks!

“Ms. Demulan, these are the recent events at Tide Prison. Since Raven was isolated, there have been far fewer of those minor skirmishes.”

Demulan took the documents Mary handed him, glanced at them, and nodded. This period could be said to be the most relaxed time for Demulan in recent months. You know, normally he's like a nuclear-powered donkey. Every time he sees Rometheus's dead face, Demulan wants to throw a slipper at that bastard's face.

Demouran: We're all high-ranking, so why do you look so relaxed, and now you can even find your "Zero" to act out a loving father-son relationship when you have nothing to do? As for me, it's been so long since I've seen my good son-in-law.

Rometheus: Didn't you say so yourself? I only look relaxed. How about we switch secretaries? Let you experience what it's like to be a real beast of burden. I'm just efficient at my job. And Xiao Hao, do you think Xiao Hao would tell me to get lost all the time? No! But my good-for-nothing son would!!! (′д｀ )…彡…彡

But thinking that this leisurely life couldn't last long, Demulan rubbed his head helplessly. It seemed that he would have to go to Rometheus's place in a few days to get a new brain-computer interface. And most importantly, his precious Camille was about to graduate. No matter what, he would have to take leave to attend her graduation ceremony and bring her here.

“Mary, it’s time to have our patrols keep a closer eye on Zhang Hao’s movements. It’s also time to invite our distinguished guest over.”

"Yes, Ms. Demouran, I will give the order right away."

After Mary left, Demulan opened her computer's notes app, which listed the things she was about to do and the things she hadn't yet done.

After deleting the part about impeaching and removing Richard, DeMulland moved on to the next item.

"Go find Said to get the Mandel Brick back... Sigh, I'll go later. Anyway, it's just sitting there with him. Even if Said deciphered it, he wouldn't know how to use it. As long as it's not in the hands of Reis or Yusef, it's fine."

Demulan just wants a few more days of peace and quiet. Once he has fully trained Kami, he might be able to take a break.

“Yes, when did I start advocating for force? I remember... didn’t I always hope that Asara and the Hafk Group could coexist peacefully?”

Demulan sat in her chair, and in a daze, she felt that, for some reason, whenever she had free time, these questions that she shouldn't be confused about would start to pop into her head.

"No, no, it's those bastards Hamk who caused this. It's impossible to have a peaceful discussion with Asara. Only... only absolute force can make them obey."

But the more Demulan thought about it, the more horrified he became to find himself starting to feel lost.

"What's wrong with me? This isn't right. Could this be a side effect of Relink brain-computer interface? But... now that Hamk is dead, do I really still need to advocate for force like before?"

Demulan felt increasingly uneasy, realizing something was wrong with her. Her situation was very strange, so she quickly shook her head a few times to force herself to stop thinking.

"Let's go see Rometheus when we go to find him. I'll also consult with my Camille when she comes."

"Looks like I can't stop now. Once I stop working, my mind starts wandering. Hmm... I should go see Said tomorrow. Oh right, didn't he give me a business card? I'll just go to him."

Demurean also took out the hand-drawn business card that Saeed had given her earlier from the drawer; it had Saeed's phone number on it.

Demulan dialed the number written on it, but after waiting for a long time, the other party was still on another call. After waiting for nearly ten minutes, Demulan gave up. Who knew who Said was talking to on the phone right now? He hadn't finished talking even after so long. He decided to call him back later.

Meanwhile, Sayed was still haggling fiercely with the materials vendor. When he saw that the call was from an unfamiliar number, Sayed didn't bother to answer it and continued to haggle with the person on the other end.

"Boss, I'm one of your long-time customers. Aren't you going to give me a discount? You know, there aren't many people who order this much. What? You're saying it's dangerous to deliver to Asara, which is why the labor cost is high? No problem, no problem. You just need to deliver it to Asara, and I'll send someone to load it up."

After hacking away for ages until he broke a bone, Saeed finally hung up the phone, satisfied, and said to Abel beside him:

"See that? That's real skill. Watch closely and learn from him. I even studied under Wei Long, a true Chinese. See how much less money we have? Now that I've checked the price, you'll have to find someone to lead the way next time we go to pick up the goods."

After saying that, Sayed also saw the phone call he had previously ignored:

"Who is it? It's been hanging there for so long without closing. Could it be that they really want to talk to me?"

Thinking that someone might actually be looking for him, Sayed politely called back, and the call was answered after ringing for two seconds.

"Hello, this is Said, who is this?"

"Demoulan".

Upon hearing those three words, Sayed unconsciously moved his phone a little further away, looked at the number, and realized it was someone he didn't recognize.

"Could you say that again? I didn't hear you clearly."

"Demoulan".

"Holy crap, how did you get my private phone number? Abel, quickly check if all our information has been leaked. Damn it, I didn't expect Hafk's technology to be so advanced already?"

Demoulin: ................................

“Said, have you forgotten that you gave me a business card yourself before?”

Chapter 365 You Sold It?

Upon hearing this, Said stopped yelling and, after thinking for a while, remembered that he had personally handed the business card to Demulan.

"Ahem, well, I was just... just testing you, yes, testing you to see if you would tell me the truth."

Because Abel was staring at him like he was an idiot, Sayed coughed awkwardly twice in an attempt to ease the awkwardness.

Unfortunately, our Demouran has no intention of letting Said off so easily.

"Oh really? But if I remember correctly, you were the one who put this business card in front of me, right? Is the memory of our dam leader really that bad?"

"Alright, stop talking and just tell me what you want from me?"

Seeing that he had been seen through, Said was too lazy to make amends. He shamelessly said to Demulan that so what if he forgot? It's not like Xiao Hao or Sophia knew. What could Demulan do even if he did know?

"Hmph, that Mandel brick should be here at your dam, right? When I asked Reis for it before, he said he had already put it here with you."

Said: Huh? So I was sold out by that guy Reis a long time ago. Luckily I've already returned him, otherwise I would have really gambled on Demulan.

"that..........................."

Just as Said was about to tell Demoulan that he had already returned the Mandel brick to Reis, Demoulan forcefully interrupted him.

"Alright, I don't want to hear anything else from you now. Let me tell you, even if I decipher this Mandel brick and give it to you, it won't be of any use to you. With the current military strength of your dam... those who know, know. If you give it back to me now, I can give you two armed helicopters plus two heavily armed tanks."

Said: Damn it, we sold this brick too early. Damn, Demulan gave us even more!

"I....................."

Said was about to speak, but was interrupted by Demulan for the second time.

"Moreover, with this Mandel brick now in your hands, your dam won't be very safe. Do you know how many people in the Asara region are eyeing this Mandel brick? I'm only saying this because you know Xiao Hao. If this Mandel brick continues to be kept in your possession, many forces in the shadows will come looking for you."

"enough!!!!!"

Seeing that Demulan was talking and it seemed he wouldn't stop anytime soon, Said shouted to forcefully interrupt the incessantly chattering Demulan.

"Xiao Hao already told me all of this, and I already knew it."

Upon hearing this, Demulan realized that it had to be his future son-in-law. He was so clever; he would have to make sure Camille learned a lot from him.

Zhang Hao: Huh? A college graduate from a prestigious university? Learning from me? Learning to shoot?

"You should have said so earlier. I wasted so much breath. Now that you know, you set a time, and we can exchange the bricks and call the machine directly."

Demulan thought to himself, "Wouldn't it be a sure thing if we got the Mandel brick back? Xiao Hao has already said so, does Said really intend to force us to keep the Mandel brick?"

"No, no, wait a minute. Let me sort out what I need to say before I tell you. It might be a bit messy if I say it now."

But to Demurean's surprise, he heard no joy from Said, only... a sense of regret.

"Well... here's the thing. Since you're too late, I've already disposed of this Mandel brick as Xiao Hao instructed, so... there's no use you contacting me now, since the Mandel brick isn't with me anymore."

"You... sigh, how did you handle this? Who did you give the Mandel brick to this time?"

Upon hearing this, Demulan nearly spat out a mouthful of blood. Was he too late in coming to find her? He had come to her whenever he had free time, and now, just when he thought everything was settled, she was telling him she had given the bricks to someone else?

"I've returned it to its rightful owner, haven't I? I've sent it back to Reis. Now, if you want it, go find him in Longbow Valley. Anyway, his Longbow Valley is blast-resistant, but my dam can't withstand it."

"You...................you....................."

Demulan was shocked to hear the answer he least wanted to hear. Why did they send it back to that bastard Reis again? Damn it, Saeed, why are you being so honest? Giving it to Yusef would have been better than giving it to Reis, and besides, wouldn't it have been fine to give it to Xiao Hao? Mr. Jacob had told him before that the higher-ups at GTI were also very interested in their Mandel bricks.

"I didn't know you were offering so much. If you had told me even a day earlier, I wouldn't have sold it to Reis."

Said said somewhat aggrievedly, "How can I blame myself? I'm quite regretful now. How could I have known that Demulan would be so generous? Compared to what Demulan gave me, that box of gold bars really doesn't seem like much."

"I'm speechless. Next time, can you please use your brain a little more before you do anything? Don't you know the importance of comparing prices? Ask Xiao Hao more questions next time. That's all, I'm going to find Reis."

After saying that, Demulan hung up the phone speechlessly. Things were getting complicated again. Now he had to go find that bastard Reis. But then again... maybe it wasn't so bad.

Demoulin: Reis? Looks like my M700 is going to get bloodshed again. Reis, you just wait.

Demulan decided to try diplomacy first, then force. He would send someone to find Reis, offering the same price, and see if Reis would cooperate. If not…

Demulan: If you don't cooperate, Reese, you'd better wash your ass and wait for me. I've upgraded my bullets, you know.

Chapter 366: Me again?

After thinking for a moment, Demulan called out directly towards the door.

"Ms. Demurean, is there something you need?"

No sooner had she finished speaking than Mary pushed open the door and entered. It seemed that Ms. Desmulland was planning to entrust her with some important task. Sure enough, her competence had earned Ms. Desmulland's approval.

Mary: Hehe, I'm the best little lamb.

"Yes, there are some things I need you to do for me, Mary. Find the soldier who ran to Longbow Valley twice and didn't die, and have him deliver a letter to Reis."

While speaking, Demulan picked up a piece of white paper and began to write. He finished writing in no time, put it in an envelope, signed his name, and handed it to Mary.

"Oh? Ms. Demulan, are you sending that soldier to Reiss again this time?"

Even Mary felt a little sorry for him. This soldier was really tough. He was about to go to the valley for the third time. Lady Demulan always asked him to go. Could it be that Lady Demulan had seen through this soldier's fate?

"Well, let him go. He's been there so many times, I think even the security guard there probably remembers him. Besides, we're not going to fight this time. Of course, if the other side opens fire, I'll personally go and avenge him."

After leaving Demulan's office, Mary went straight to the soldier.

"No way, Secretary Mary, you're looking for me again? I was wondering why my retirement application from last month hadn't been approved yet. So this is what you were waiting for, huh?"

When the Hafk soldier saw Mary find him again, the fear in his eyes had vanished. All he wanted now was to retire and go home to spend time with his family. Couldn't such a large Hafk Group find someone who could replace him? Why did they have to keep targeting him among so many soldiers?

“Secretary Mary, am I really going to die? Why does Ms. Demulan always come to me with these urgent missions to die? Did I offend her somehow? Why don’t you tell me? That way I won’t die without knowing why.”

Hearing the soldier say that, Mary gave an awkward, dry laugh. It seemed that she had been too busy lately and had forgotten to go through with the retirement application.

Fortunately, I haven't had time to approve it yet, otherwise I might not be able to find him now.

"Don't be so pessimistic. Although we always send you, you always come back unscathed, don't you? Look, we even gave you so many Haff coins. Besides, Ms. Demulan just thinks that since you've been to Longbow Valley so many times, the soldiers there should all know you. Wouldn't it be more convenient to have you handle some things?"

After hearing Mary's explanation, the soldier was speechless. Well, it seemed that this was a dead end for him. No matter what he said, he probably couldn't escape. As long as there was a mission related to Longbow Valley before he died, Demulan would definitely find him.

"Tell me first, what task do you have assigned to me this time?"

Seeing the soldiers' resigned expressions, Mary took out the letter that Demulan had given her earlier.

"Look, you see this? This time, I just want you to deliver a letter to Reis. Um... maybe he'll ask you to bring back a message or something?"

After receiving the letter, the Hafk soldier sighed helplessly and said:

"I have nothing else to say. If I die, remember to take good care of my family, and remember to give them plenty of money."

"Oh, it's just delivering a message. Don't worry, if anything goes wrong, Ms. Demulan will personally avenge you."

Mary patted the soldier on the shoulder, gave him an encouraging look, and then watched him turn around, go downstairs, and head towards Longbow Valley.

"If I come back alive this time, can you let me retire?"

As the soldier reached the elevator, he turned to Mary and asked expectantly. He no longer cared about the money he could earn from each mission. After experiencing so much in Asara, all he wanted now was to go home and spend more time with his family.

Only after experiencing war firsthand can one truly understand its cruelty.

"Yes, I promise you. If you come back safely this time, I will give you a large sum of money for retirement. So... you'd better set off soon."