Zhang Xiaoqiang's eyes never left Zhang Cheng, who was smiling the whole time. He sat down naturally and did not touch anything on the table. He took out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it up. He then crossed his legs and leaned against the back of the chair, waiting for Zhang Cheng to continue talking. He was neither friendly nor distant. Zhang Cheng did not feel annoyed by Zhang Xiaoqiang's neglect. He crossed his arms in front of the table and waited quietly. No one knew what he was waiting for. When Zhang Xiaoqiang blew out the last green smoke, they were surrounded by Zhang Xiaoqiang's men. The machine guns on the three military vehicles were also fired. With the water snakes around, even if Zhang Cheng had other tricks up his sleeve, Zhang Xiaoqiang was confident that he could deal with them.
"Speak..."
Throwing the cigarette butt into the wine glass in front of him, Zhang Xiaoqiang crossed his arms and said arrogantly to Zhang Cheng. Zhang Cheng was an evolved human. Perhaps to ordinary people, he was unreachable, but to Zhang Xiaoqiang, he was like dust. He did not have any respect for him. His arrogant tone seemed to be ordering him around. Zhang Cheng was not annoyed. He raised his wine glass and saluted to Zhang Xiaoqiang. The wine glass that Zhang Xiaoqiang used as an ashtray was also replaced. He was waiting for Zhang Xiaoqiang to respond to his kindness.
Zhang Xiaoqiang tilted his head and thought for a few seconds. He rolled his eyes and glanced at Zhang Cheng. Zhang Cheng picked up his wine glass and drank 80% of the wine in one gulp. Zhang Cheng's smile became wider, but he did not show any weakness. He also drank it in one gulp. Before Zhang Xiaoqiang put down his wine glass, he heard a crisp sound. The wine glass in Zhang Xiaoqiang's hand shattered on the tablecloth.
"Don't play games with me. I don't have time. You sent eight evolved humans and two hundred armed militias to test me. What do you see in me?"
Zhang Xiao Qiang's showdown was within Zhang Cheng's expectations. Facing the interrogation, the smile on Zhang Cheng's face did not change at all. He only clapped his hands, and the maids around him spread out a map of Shanghai in front of Zhang Xiao Qiang. The map included the area that Zhang Xiao Qiang was in and the area that he had sent people to occupy, as well as a small area near the river.
"This is a small token of our appreciation. Please accept it, Zhang Xiaoqiang. Other than the population and resources in this area, we have also prepared five hundred rifles, one hundred submachine guns, three hundred pistols, and the corresponding ammunition. There are also one thousand tons of food and daily necessities. It will be enough for your subordinates. Of course, the four virgins here will also be your exclusive property..."
Zhang Cheng seemed to be talking about something he did not want to do. He did not look like he was asking for anything. He had given Zhang Xiaoqiang a big gift. If his gift was fulfilled, Zhang Xiaoqiang would be able to control the territory that was no less than the Four Heavenly Kings without any effort. The most important thing were the supplies and food. With these things, his Changjiang Fleet and the First Army would be able to stand firm in Shanghai without any logistics.
"I still have the same question. What do you want?"
Zhang Xiaoqiang crumpled the map into a ball and threw it on the plate of exquisite dishes. He patted his thigh and continued to ask questions, as if the benefits promised by Zhang Cheng were even more insignificant to him. At this time, Zhang Cheng's smile faded slightly. There was a hint of surprise in his eyes. He looked more seriously at Zhang Xiaoqiang's eyes. After a long while, he shook his head and said, "As expected of Zhang Xiaoqiang, who can turn the world upside down overnight. Even in the face of such a big gift, you are still unmoved. I admire you... admire you..."
Zhang Xiao Qiang's heart flashed with a sense of anxiety. His personality had never been one to beat around the bush, and Zhang Cheng's actions had displeased him. If there was something to say, then say it. Beating around the bush, he felt that it was a waste of his life. However, he did not show it. Although he did not care for such a huge gift, he did not need to resort to violence, allowing him to gain so many benefits. He still wanted to understand the intentions of the 4 Heavenly Kings.
"Don't worry... we don't have any bad intentions. It was our fault for the misunderstanding between us and Zhang Xiaoqiang. These are all gifts to you. You don't need to pay any price. We only hope that Zhang Xiaoqiang can clear up the misunderstanding between us and not treat us as enemies. As for those guys who died... they were just a bunch of trash. They died in vain. We still have to thank Zhang Xiaoqiang for cleaning up the mess for us..."
Zhang Cheng's words only made Zhang Xiaoqiang think that this person was innately cold. This made him even more vigilant. People like this were the hardest to deal with. They were born to be two-faced. When they needed you, they would praise you to the heavens. When they didn't need you, they would be easily betrayed. However, Zhang Cheng could say these words in front of him. Obviously, he didn't care what kind of person Zhang Xiaoqiang thought of him. Or perhaps, he thought that Zhang Xiaoqiang was the same kind of person as him.
Zhang Xiaoqiang still didn't have any change after receiving this big gift. He had already asked the question twice, and he didn't want to ask it a third time. Since Zhang Cheng kept stuffing things into his arms, then he would accept it calmly. If Zhang Cheng didn't say anything, he would also be happy to pretend that he didn't know anything. At this time, Zhang Cheng was still saying some words of gratitude to Zhang Xiaoqiang, as if Zhang Xiaoqiang was not a hostile force that made them suffer heavy losses, but an idol that he had admired for a long time. Looking at that kind and warm appearance, it gave goosebumps to Zhang Xiaoqiang. He even thought that Zhang Xiaoqiang was a gay friend.
The second cigarette lit up on Zhang Xiaoqiang's fingertip. Zhang Cheng talked for a long time, but all kinds of topics didn't work on Zhang Xiaoqiang, which made him a little embarrassed. He also knew that Zhang Xiaoqiang was not the kind of brainless person who would get complacent after being praised by others, nor would he be so considerate just because they gave him a big gift. Suppressing the anxiety in his heart, he waited for Zhang Xiaoqiang to finish the second cigarette. Zhang Xiaoqiang narrowed his eyes slightly, and his sharp vision swept through the smoke to look at Zhang Cheng. All kinds of subtle changes that ordinary people couldn't notice were noticed by him, and he sneered in his heart. Even if Zhang Cheng was an extremely annoying fly, it was useless to meet him.
"Zhang Xiaoqiang, although there are some misunderstandings between us, it's fine after we explain it clearly. Nowadays, there is no need to fight for loyalty. To put it bluntly, in this world, it all depends on the fist. If your fist is big, you can beat others. If your fist is not big enough, you will be beaten by others. Don't you agree?"
Zhang Xiaoqiang changed into a serious look and sat up straight. He used a standard business manner to start the formal negotiation with Zhang Xiaoqiang. Zhang Xiaoqiang's right ankle was crossed over his left knee, and his upper body was relaxed on the back of the chair. He tilted his head and looked at Zhang Cheng. Around the two of them, groups of survivors who were hiding were found by the soldiers and chased to the edge of the lighted area. The whole scene seemed to be completely under the control of Zhang Xiaoqiang.
A drop of sweat slid down from Zhang Cheng's forehead. Zhang Xiaoqiang was one of the most difficult people he had ever met. Even if he had the upper hand, he didn't see Zhang Xiaoqiang showing any satisfaction or dissatisfaction. Zhang Xiaoqiang just stood there, not moving a muscle. He looked at Zhang Cheng's performance as if he was an outsider, causing Zhang Cheng to be speechless.
"Let me put it this way, we do have something to ask of Zhang Xiaoqiang. Zhang Xiaoqiang has a mutated creature, and it is a very powerful mutated creature. We are interested in the method Zhang Xiaoqiang uses to control the mutated creature. We also know that this is Zhang Xiaoqiang's unique method, so we want to discuss with Zhang Xiaoqiang what we need to pay..."