Chen Jinzhao proactively asked Xu Nianqing out, meeting at the cemetery.
Xu Nianqing guessed what Chen Jinzhao wanted to say, but simply wanted confirmation from him.
"You've probably already guessed it," Chen Jinzhao asked.
Xu Nianqing hummed in agreement, "I have a general idea. I need your confirmation."
Chen Jinzhao seemed to know what Xu Nianqing was thinking and directly said, "It's as you suspected. I need your help."
"In exchange, I can agree to many conditions, as long as I can fulfill them."
Xu Nianqing retorted, "Including letting you die?"
Chen Jinzhao was silent for a moment, then said, "After I've done what I need to do, I can die."
"That's quite extreme. I wouldn't really make you die. Just kidding," Xu Nianqing said. After a pause, she suddenly changed the subject, "You don't need to feel guilty about Yu An's death. In fact, she was injured while protecting me during an operation. It has nothing to do with you."
"If anyone should feel guilty, it's me."
Chen Jinzhao remained silent.
"You might not know why I'm bringing this up. It's because those who are hunting me know that I've mastered the most advanced biotechnology, capable of targeted human gene modification, and even creating gene bombs," Xu Nianqing said.
"Gene bombs?" Chen Jinzhao was confused.
Xu Nianqing explained, "As the name suggests, it's a gene weapon that targets specific individuals by their genes. Once entangled by a gene bomb, the individual faces death. No one can escape."
Chen Jinzhao's pupils contracted upon hearing this.
This was truly an imaginative technology. If utilized well, it would undoubtedly be the most unexpected weapon of mass destruction.
Xu Nianqing gave a wry smile, "Don't place too much hope on such gene weapons, because the big figures won't allow their genes to be obtained by others. They have specialized personnel to take care of their daily lives, and very few people can access their genes."
Let alone small items like hair, even their excrement would not be allowed near ordinary people.
"Then why are you telling me all this?" Chen Jinzhao asked with a wry smile.
Xu Nianqing stared at Chen Jinzhao's face for a few seconds, and a genuine smile appeared on her clear, cool face. "I just want to tell you that I'm no longer the person I was three years ago. Three years ago, you could only fight alone, but now I have the ability to help you and the qualifications to fight alongside you."
"Besides me, Yu Mengzhi can also help you."
One was a young scientist who mastered cutting-edge biotechnology, and the other was a young entrepreneur who controlled a trillion-dollar empire.
No matter who they were, they were influential figures in this society!
Chen Jinzhao felt a warmth in his heart. "Thank you."
Xu Nianqing pursed her lips and said, "No need to thank me. Just as you helped us back then, we will help you in the same way."
"Give me three months, and I will overcome the difficulties and help you recover your former strength."
Three months?
Chen Jinzhao was a little surprised to hear this.
He quickly said, "Don't push yourself too hard. I'll think of other methods."
Xu Nianqing tucked a strand of stray hair behind her ear and said with a faint smile, "For me, it's not a strain."
The two reached a tacit understanding and began working towards this goal.
After meeting with Xu Nianqing, Chen Jinzhao felt much better, but he also knew he couldn't place all his hopes on her.
He should also find a way himself.
Chen Jinzhao began to try to recover his abilities through strenuous training. After a week of training, there were indeed some effects, but they were not significant. At this pace, it would probably take a hundred years to recover to his former peak.
One had to know that after the age of thirty-five, a person's vitality and energy would decline sharply.
Recovering his abilities through training was no longer feasible.
Chen Jinzhao did not become impatient. He focused his attention as much as possible on his family, which also led to his relationship with his daughter becoming closer.
In conclusion.
This period was a happy one for Chen Jinzhao.
A few more days passed.
Qian Deshui traveled from Jiangnan to the capital and personally visited Chen Jinzhao.
Chen Jinzhao didn't have many people he could trust now, and Qian Deshui was one of them.
After some small talk, Qian Deshui presented a piece of paper to Chen Jinzhao. Chen Jinzhao's brow furrowed as he glanced at it. The paper listed many names, followed by their respective positions.
At a glance, there were nearly two hundred people.
Chen Jinzhao asked in confusion, "Old Qian, what does this list mean?"
Qian Deshui lowered his voice and said, "Young Master Chen, the people on this list are trustworthy. They were all cultivated by President Li before, and I used the influence of the Su and Han families to help them further, so they are extremely loyal to us."
Li Qiutao had originally drafted this list, with the greatest consideration being that these individuals were of excellent character and knew how to repay kindness.
Chen Jinzhao suddenly felt the paper was heavy, as if it weighed a thousand pounds.
What was written on it were not just names, but a father's profound love for his son.
"Mr. Chen, the people on this list have now become the pillars of various systems in the south. Most importantly, they are all willing to listen to us. Within this group, these people help each other and have already formed an unshakeable force!" Qian Deshui spoke eloquently, making Chen Jinzhao realize the list's importance.
With this list, Chen Jinzhao could influence half the country.
"I understand. Thank you for your dedicated help over the past three years. I will not forget your contributions," Chen Jinzhao said earnestly.
As soon as he finished speaking.
Qian Deshui produced a second list, which surprised Chen Jinzhao even more.
"This is..."
Qian Deshui smiled, "These are people who can be manipulated. I have leverage over them, and if they don't comply, they're finished."
Chen Jinzhao remained silent for a long time.
Two lists, each heavier than the last.
"President Li was a visionary. He once asked me to forge a peerlessly sharp divine sword for Young Master Chen, and now I have done it. As long as Young Master Chen utilizes these two lists well, you will be able to contend with Qin Fengwu and Li Tiantce," Qian Deshui was very satisfied with the sword he had forged.
"On this second list, why are the names of a few people colored differently?" Chen Jinzhao asked.
Qian Deshui smiled, "Those marked in red are Li Tiantce's people, and those marked in yellow are Qin Fengwu's people. These few are their important confidantes, and I have crucial evidence against them. With a single command from Young Master Chen, I can eliminate them!"
Chen Jinzhao suddenly understood.
"This sword is indeed a peerless divine sword. With this sword, I can indeed spar with those two."
"The top of a tall building offers a higher and farther view, but the foundation of the building is its fundamental support."
"To control the foundation is to control the entire building!"