Published: February 10, 2025
The two had previously had a conversation at Peak Pass, where they basically confirmed their intention to cooperate, as well as Ye Zhongming's basic idea of supporting Area S through investment.
Among the few conditions Ye Zhongming requested, the production line for firearms and ammunition was the key.
Although firearms were gradually losing their deterrent power, under Ye Zhongming's ample supply of graded ammunition, these weapons could still play a certain role, at least in the early years of the apocalypse.
Upon hearing that Mu Xinfey had brought what he needed, Ye Zhongming naturally felt delighted.
"The production line is in the vehicle, and there are dozens of specialized technicians. From installation to production and subsequent maintenance and repairs, relevant skilled workers are included," Mu Xinfey said straightforwardly.
Since they had already decided to cooperate with Cloud Summit Villa, there was no need for hesitation. Furthermore, everything she had seen on the way to Cloud Summit had reinforced her conviction.
"In addition, I have also brought along some other technical personnel you need—around two hundred of them," Mu Xinfey continued. "Of course, since these people are key protected subjects, most of their family members are here too—about a thousand family members who will also need support from you. I believe with the financial strength of Cloud Summit Villa, this won't be a concern, right?"
This was quite reasonable, and Mu Xinfey was just joking.
At Cloud Summit, whether they were warriors, laboratory staff, or logistics personnel, family members had certain rights.
Since these people were willing to work at Cloud Summit, it was a necessary responsibility for Ye Zhongming to take care of their families.
After inquiring, it became clear that the fields of expertise of these technicians mostly filled the gaps at Cloud Summit Villa, which made Ye Zhongming even happier; he already had thoughts of establishing a technology department.
Mu Xinfey took out what she had promised earlier, hoping Ye Zhongming would honor their previous commitments. The two discussed that Area S could recruit warriors within Cloud Summit's area of influence, and Ye Zhongming would provide a batch of weapons and equipment to Mu Xinfey.
After all, he had promised that for every person recruited from Ying City, he would give Mu Xinfey two potions, though they were only one-star and two-star levels.
"Once the new battle department is established, I hope they can temporarily stay at Cloud Summit for training. We'll send over instructors, but I hope you can provide accommodation and some security measures, allowing the new battle department to use the hunting grounds and roulette of Ying City, and also—I hope we can rent the Light Extreme Training Platform," Mu Xinfey added.
After finishing, she glanced at Ye Zhongming's expression, and upon seeing no change, she felt a bit relieved. She also secretly complained about her best friend Bai Shishi, who refused to come here no matter how much she pleaded; at least there would have been some buffer during negotiations, rather than the current situation where she wanted to propose conditions but was afraid of overstepping.
However, Mu Xinfey indeed had no way out. With their limited resources, although the situation in Area S had recently eased, beneath the calm lay the brewing of a larger explosion. She and her father had to prepare more.
"Of course, in Area S, we have already planned an area specifically for Cloud Summit to establish a trading zone, where you can set up shops. At the same time, regarding information and intelligence sharing, we can agree to it; however, some information related to the resistance zone's secrets must be kept confidential, and I hope you can understand," she continued.
Ye Zhongming nodded. The reason he had asked for information sharing back then was precisely part of his plan to establish a comprehensive intelligence network. He wasn't particularly interested in some of the affairs of the resistance zone, and through Guangyao, he had learned a lot; the information in Area S might not be unknown to him.