The Magnificent Son-in-law

Xiao Feng's face remained impassive as he began to filter the known information in his mind, analyzing useful parts from it.

Firstly, the other party was able to thoroughly investigate what he'd done after returning to Jiangcheng in such a short time, which indicated that their backing was definitely not insignificant.

Secondly, it was puzzling to Xiao Feng that even though the other party knew about the special nature of the Demon Suppression Action Team, they still wanted to push their own son into it.

To know that as soon as Song Zhengbo heard that the Demon Suppression Action Team directly named Xiao Feng, he immediately ordered Song Keren to stop associating with him, at the very least proving that the Demon Suppression Action Team wasn't coveted but more like a hot potato.

After much thought, Xiao Feng decided to take it step by step and first clarify the confusion in front of him.

"So, based on what you said, Di Junxiong wants to become my apprentice just to join the Demon Suppression Action Team?" Xiao Feng asked.

Gu Wenhui shook her head in denial, "No, he truly wishes to become your apprentice; it was us who planned for him to join the Demon Suppression Action Team."

"Didn't you consult him on this?"

"Junxiong is always sensible; he wouldn't go against the family's wishes. I know my son well."

Xiao Feng noncommittally said, "To be honest, I do not particularly need your assistance. Money is something that can never be enough; having enough to spend when needed is sufficient. Moreover, the most important thing is I am unwilling to engage with families like yours."

"And why is that?" Gu Wenhui asked curiously.

Many people would break their heads just to establish connections with a powerful family. If Xiao Feng were indifferent to fame and fortune, it would be understandable, but current investigation results clearly show that he is not such a person.

A person who even wants to claim a few dozen bucks for cab fare obviously can't possibly not love money.

Originally, Gu Wenhui thought this trip would be very smooth. Even if Xiao Feng doesn't behave flattered, at the very least, she would be received as a respected guest. But who would have thought it would be such a hassle just to step through the door?

"People from families like yours, the older generation lives too burdened, and the younger generation isn't free either, and it's all so pretentious." Xiao Feng said with a tone as if directing a country's future, "For example, now you are clearly here to seek cooperation with me, but even stepping out of the car seems so demeaning.

Perhaps you still haven't figured out whose hands the initiative truly lies in.

Even if I refuse your proposal, what can you do about it?"

These words were to the extreme, impolite, but they sent Gu Wenhui into deep thought, carefully analyzing the implications behind Xiao Feng's words.

Xiao Feng continued, "Perhaps you're used to being high and mighty, so even when seeking favors, your attitude is as if you are dispensing charity.

I don't care about others, but in front of me, put away your worthless arrogance."

Gu Wenhui took a deep breath and nodded, "I understand. You're upset with my attitude."

"Wrong," Xiao Feng shook his head, laughing, "It's not that; it's the conditions you offer that don't attract me at all. While it's true that cooperation requires mutual benefits, the benefits you offer are trivial to me."

As these words were said, Gu Wenhui's expression finally changed, not because the situation wasn't developing as she expected, but because she realized she never truly had the upper hand.

Like a poor person using all their savings to seek partnership with the world's richest man, from the poor person's perspective, the sincerity can't be more adequate, having given everything they own.

But standing in the billionaire's shoes, this sincerity seems like a joke.

After a moment, Gu Wenhui said in a deep voice, "Us seeking you doesn't mean you're the only way to achieve our goal. You may not care for money, but not caring and not needing are entirely different concepts. I hope you reconsider."

Xiao Feng chuckled, "I don't know why you assume I can help your son join the Demon Suppression Action Team. Is it just because I haven't served in the military or police, yet I have a reserve member status?"

"Otherwise?" Gu Wenhui countered.

"Have you considered that I was able to join the Demon Suppression Action Team for another reason?" Xiao Feng smiled slightly, "Like... because I'm especially handsome."

"..." Gu Wenhui.

For a moment, Gu Wenhui felt that her presence here was a complete mistake, but since she was already here, she was reluctant to leave just like that.

"If you're unsatisfied with our proposed terms, you can propose your own."

This statement was equivalent to handing over control directly, but Gu Wenhui felt that at this point, there was no better option available.

More importantly, the way this rogue in front of her was tough yet unyielding, still trying different ways to irk her, was incredibly infuriating, making it more straightforward to lay things on the table.

Xiao Feng pondered, "There's no rush on the terms. Why are you so intent on getting Di Junxiong into the Demon Suppression Action Team?"

Gu Wenhui became wary. If she explained the reason, it would be tantamount to revealing her identity and background along with it.

But thinking about the importance of this matter to the family, she decided to phrase it differently, "Politics is like a battlefield, and the Demon Suppression Action Team, this unique entity, doesn't only have a negative side... The Life-Ending Talisman can sometimes serve as a Protective Talisman."

Xiao Feng nodded, "So basically, if someone wants to harm you, you use the Demon Suppression Action Team as a Life-Ending Talisman to drag anyone down with you, is that right?"

"You can think of it that way." Although Gu Wenhui couldn't fully accept Xiao Feng's blunt way of putting it, it was indeed the truth.

"Got it," Xiao Feng raised an eyebrow, "You just need a reserve member status, correct?"

Gu Wenhui couldn't help but be taken aback, the way he said it made it seem like a reserve member status was as cheap as cabbage, worth barely fifty cents a pound, utterly worthless.

However, the more casually Xiao Feng spoke, the more it proved he could accomplish it, which was quite amusing.

After a moment, Gu Wenhui admitted, "Yes, being a core member is too dangerous, and with Junxiong's level, he couldn't pass the assessments. So, does this mean you agree to cooperate?"

"No," Xiao Feng answered truthfully, "I am only thinking about what terms to use in exchange with you. How about this: you go back first, and I'll contact you once I've decided."

Gu Wenhui couldn't help but feel a slight sense of urgency; by the time he decides, the opportunity might have turned cold.

But based on Xiao Feng's previous remarks and the carefree, take-nothing-seriously demeanor he displayed, it made her genuinely frustrated but unable to voice it.

She had to calm down and said as peacefully as possible, "Could you help us complete the task first, and then we'll add the conditions after you've decided?"

"That won't do!" Xiao Feng decisively refused, "If the task is done and then I propose the terms, you might stall or make excuses, claiming it's difficult or impossible. Who would I turn to for reasoning then?"