Chapter 1699 - 1698: Looking to Collaborate?
As for the upcoming matches, because Fu Hao participated in the individual competition, eventually no one dared to face him!
The gap was too big, the disparity in strength was overwhelming, many people hadn’t even gotten into the ring yet, and they were already suppressed by his powerful presence!
Seeing that this wouldn’t do, the organizers quickly came up with a solution, proposing a special grand prize for Fu Hao, asking him not to compete anymore, to give other contestants a chance.
Fu Hao agreed and graciously accepted their request.
It can be said that in these three days, the Huaxia team produced astounding results, meeting Ling Feng’s expectations, and even exceeding them by a fair bit.
What he didn’t know was that now the global media was focused on this competition event, and the Huaxia team was the most eye-catching team in the event.
Ling Feng’s name thus became renowned across the seas, reaching a level where everyone knew him.
After listening to Chu Xing’s account, Ling Feng smiled with satisfaction and patted him on the shoulder: "Very well, you performed nicely, and once we’re back home, I’ll reward you all generously!"
"No need for a reward, we’re working for the boss; it’s what we ought to do!" Chu Xing laughed.
Ling Feng looked at him: "Though that was a clumsy compliment, I like it!"
Chu Xing: "..."
That night, in the hotel banquet hall, Ling Feng booked two large private rooms to host everyone.
In great spirits, everyone drank quite a bit and spent a joyous evening.
The next morning, waking up and seeing Ling Yao still sleeping in his arms, Ling Feng’s lips curled into a smile.
Last night, upon returning to the room, he brought her inside without a word, which made Long Xiaoyu pout and Mu Yuhan blush.
But Ling Feng cared about none of that, as under the influence of alcohol, he could only think of doing one thing!
Now, with his spirit and body greatly satisfied, he was brimming with energy.
However, his phone buzzed just after a short moment of happiness, prompting him to pick it up and ask: "Looking for me this early?"
"Get up quickly, there’s something I need to discuss with you!" Catherine said.
"Alright."
Ling Feng didn’t ask much, hung up the phone, and got out of bed.
Ling Yao woke up at this time too, lifting her head to look at him: "Got something to do?"
"Seems like it, I’ll find out in a bit what it’s about."
Ling Feng said while putting on clothes.
"Then I’ll hang out with Little Yu and the others today; the competition event is almost over, and we can go home together then!" Ling Yao said.
"Okay."
Ling Feng smiled, nodded, and continued: "I’ll check how things are, and if it’s nothing major, I’ll head back with you all."
After getting ready and leaving the room, Catherine arrived too.
Once seated, she immediately said to Ling Feng: "Someone wants to meet you!"
"Who? Someone from the Roth Family?"
Ling Feng looked at her and asked with a smile.
Catherine nodded: "Yes."
Ling Feng smiled: "So, they finally started suspecting me?"
"Not really, it’s mainly about the jungle events, but they’re not here to settle scores, it seems they want to talk about collaboration!"
Catherine explained and added: "After all, the Huaxia team stood out remarkably in this competition, they surely don’t dare to be your rival!"
"But I did kill quite a few of them, thwarted their plans in the City of Gold, and they probably figured out I destroyed that drug factory too, can the Roth Family swallow this anger?" Ling Feng asked with a smile.
Catherine looked at him: "There’s no absolute friendship, only absolute interests. If you can offer them enough benefits, those things can be forgotten!"
"Perhaps."
Ling Feng smiled and asked: "So you hope I engage with them?"
"Why not?"
Catherine smiled: "Meeting them can only be beneficial to you, there’s no downside!"
"Okay, then I’ll go along with your suggestion!"
Ling Feng nodded, agreeing to meet with the Roth Family’s people.
But before the details of when and where to meet were arranged, the door opened with a knock, and Lina walked in.
After greeting, she said to Ling Feng: "Mr. Ling, Mr. Smack wants to see you."
"Hmm?"
Ling Feng was stunned for a moment and asked in surprise: "He wants to see me?"
"Yes."
Lina nodded: "Mr. Smack called me this morning, asking when you would have time, so he can come to see you alone."
Ling Feng exchanged glances with Catherine, both a bit surprised.
They had already fallen out before, and though their relationship wasn’t outright hostile, it was quite delicate.
Who would’ve thought Smack would actively propose a meeting, Ling Feng hesitated before saying: "Alright, I’ll see what this guy wants to say!"
Then he looked at Lina: "Just tell him I agreed, but the time is not set, I’ll contact him once I’m free!"
"Okay, I understand."
Lina nodded and turned to leave.
Ling Feng looked at Catherine: "Is Smack also preparing to collaborate with me like the Roth Family?"
"Looks like it!"
Catherine smiled: "You’re quite the big shot now, becoming partners with you brings only benefits, not harm, only a fool wouldn’t see that!"
"Don’t say that, you’ll make me proud!" Ling Feng laughed.
"Enough with the vanity, focus on how to deal with them after the meeting!" Catherine glared at him irritably.
"No need to overthink, take things as they come, deal with each situation as it arises!"
Ling Feng chuckled, then added: "Oh, I forgot to tell you, I’ve mastered English now, no need for you to be my translator anymore!"
"What?"
Catherine was taken aback, her eyes wide with surprise: "You can now independently communicate with Americans?"
"Don’t believe me? Try it and see?" Ling Feng asked in English.
"..."
Catherine was speechless for a moment, then asked: "How did you manage that?"
"You’re not an outsider, so I’ll be honest."
Ling Feng smiled and told her about obtaining the Crystal Skull, which allowed him to absorb a peculiar energy and gain the ability to learn languages quickly.
After listening, Catherine was utterly speechless: "There are things this powerful in the world?"
"The fun of the world lies in the occasional emergence of unique items, right?"
Ling Feng smiled and added: "But if you want to join me, you’re very welcome!"
"With your communication skills with them now, why would I?"
Catherine glanced at him and continued: "I might as well go chat with everyone else and strengthen our connections instead!"
