Ding Meng didn't know much about this Chuangyu boss, but Xin Jie had prepared very detailed information for him.
Guan Xinqing's background was similar to Ancestral Gragon's. Both of them had lost their parents when they were young, and they were extremely poor. When Chuangyu hadn't been established yet, Guan Xinqing was just a middleman between the exploration team's office and the military. This kind of person was basically an informant who sold information.
However, Guan Xinqing took advantage of the opportunity to make a fortune during the Fertile Chalk Star System war. He would often be able to pinpoint the exact coordinates of the energy sources that the empire and frogmen had yet to discover before the military. At first, he was honest and sincere in his negotiations with the military, but the military didn't want to pay him a high price. In the end, he became angry and sold the information to the frogmen.
The frogmen took advantage of this opportunity and quickly took over the territory and looted it. Of course, it would be strange if someone like him didn't cause any trouble. The military immediately sent people to secretly arrest him and lock him up. He was charged with the crime of colluding with other races and treason!
This Guan Xinqing was quite impressive. He wasn't executed for such a serious crime, and instead, the military released him. The reason was simple. Even if they arrested him, it wouldn't make any difference to the overall situation. The frontline reconnaissance fleet didn't have Guan Xinqing's elusive information channels.
More importantly, the frogmen didn't trade star coins with Guan Xinqing. Instead, they traded source cores, silver core stones, crystal source cores, and other precious resources. These were what the logistics department needed the most. Guan Xinqing sold them to the empire's military, and it was hard for him not to make a fortune. After a few exchanges, everyone became familiar with each other. The empire's frontline troops were able to take over key areas before the frogmen army, and Guan Xinqing was an important factor that couldn't be ignored.
After Chuangyu was established, the investment in manpower and resources multiplied. It was inevitable that they would become a large financial group.
Guan Xinqing's label was also very obvious. First of all, he was known to love money as much as his life. This kind of preference for wealth was not just a simple love of money. In his mind, if it was money that should be spent, he would not frown at it. If it was money that should not be spent, then don't expect him to spend a single cent.
Thinking back to when Guan Lin was kidnapped by the Hidden Front, he didn't care at all. If you want to kill me, then kill me. You want to take my money in this way?
Dream on!
This gave others a bad impression. In Guan Xinqing's eyes, his daughter's life wasn't as important as his wealth.
Secondly, Chuangyu supported the Conservative Party, which had always been moderate and opposed to war. This was very contradictory. He had made a fortune from war, but he was opposed to war.
This was a very complicated and contradictory person. At this moment, Guan Xinqing gave Ding Meng such a feeling. He stood on the stage, accompanied by a few dignified military personnel. These people were obviously taller than him, but he always seemed to be the one standing out.
He didn't look like a middle-aged man who was over a hundred years old. His square face always had a faint smile, but it revealed an invisible majesty. He was obviously very short, but his temperament was calm, graceful, and generous. His every movement revealed a kind of infectious power, making you feel that he was sincere, talkative, and amiable, but at the same time, it gave you the illusion that you couldn't see his true face clearly, as if he was shrouded in clouds and mist.
There were very few people that Ding Meng couldn't see through. Other than Guan Xinqing, on the armchairs not far from the stage, there were two men in black, one old and one young. They were dressed very casually and looked very quiet. They were very low-key and didn't attract attention at all.
But in Ding Meng's perception, the strength of these two people was quite amazing. They were not inferior to the group of people like Chancellor Wen Yang, General Ross, and General Yuwen. He didn't expect the Norse Empire to have such low-key masters.
They must be people like Guan Xinqing's bodyguards. For a top rich man like him, there must be corresponding top masters around him to protect him.
At this moment, Guan Yi had led Ding Meng and his wife to the T-stage in the northeast area. There was a glamorous lady sitting on the sofa in the center. Seeing Guan Xinqing's honest and respectful attitude in front of the lady, Ding Meng knew that this must be Xin Zhiyao, the third wife of Guan Xinqing.
This supermodel of the Empire used to be a big star in the entertainment industry. She was also supported by Chuangyu. She was mainly active in the long-lasting Star Wars International League and had been the spokesperson of the Federal Empire for several times. Almost all the citizens of the Federal Empire knew her.
"Mom, Mr. Zu and Mrs. Zu are here to visit!" Guan Yi introduced seriously.
"Hello, Mrs. Zu!" Ding Meng also bowed respectfully.
"Mm!" Xin Zhiyao raised her sharp chin slightly. This was considered a greeting.
She really couldn't be blamed for being arrogant. Ancestral Gragon's status was there. It was already very polite for Guan Yi to introduce him to Xin Zhiyao.
Lan Bing obviously received Xin Jie's instructions in advance. She quickly took out a beautifully packaged crystal box from her handbag and said, "Mrs. Zu, Mr. Zu and I are honored to be supported by you. Today, we take the opportunity to visit you on this festive day. This is a small gift from us. Please accept it."
Xin Zhiyao still sat there without moving. She only glanced at the box with her beautiful eyes. Immediately, a female attendant beside her took the box. This female attendant's appearance and temperament were not ordinary. Ding Meng could tell at a glance that this woman's strength was extraordinary. There were really a lot of masters in the Guan family.
The female attendant opened the package. Inside was a small crystal bottle filled with seven-colored liquid. After unscrewing the bottle cap, she sniffed carefully. Then, she turned her head and said, "Mrs. Zu, this is a very pure 'Thousand Shadows Sacred Water'!"
Just by hearing the name, one could tell that it was a product of the Devouring World. It was the original liquid of the Thousand Shadows Leaf of the Demonic Shadow Tree in the Sacred Lake. This thing was almost invincible for women's beauty. To what extent was its effect?
To put it bluntly, a 60-year-old woman would immediately look 30 years younger after applying it. It was not the kind of artificial beauty technology, but a pure natural treasure.
This Thousand Shadows Sacred Water was something that many ladies of the Federal Empire couldn't afford to use because it was too difficult to get. It could be said that it was hard to get even with money.
However, it was very easy for Lan Bing to get it. During the years when Lan Bing and Lu Qing were on the Flame Star, they had collected a large number of natural treasures from the Devouring World. Lan Bing and Lu Qing were not close, but if Meng Yan went to ask for something, Ding Meng and the other women would give it to her.
Speaking of which, it was strange. Meng Yan was not Ding Meng's woman, but among this group of women, Meng Yan was the one who had followed Ding Meng the longest. She served Ding Meng everywhere. Her prestige was the highest in the hearts of the women. Even the straightforward women of steel did not dare to act rashly.
Lan Bing's gift was undoubtedly to suit her taste. Xin Zhiyao used to be young and beautiful, but after she got married and gave birth to three children, her appearance was not as good as before. A beauty like her who married into a rich family from the entertainment industry was a rare example. She also knew that what attracted Guan Xinqing was her beauty. Once her appearance aged, her status would decline.
Therefore, when the gift was presented, she sighed slightly and said, "Xiaofei, you are so considerate. You and Ancestral Gragon can walk around. Be casual and don't be restrained!"
With this sentence, it meant that Guan Xinqing did not treat Ding Meng and Lan Bing as an outsider.
"Thank you for your kindness, madam!" Lan Bing's ability in this aspect was indeed something that Ding Meng could not learn.
Ding Meng also sighed inwardly. It was not a coincidence that Lan Bing could become the president of Shenghao's branch.
Just as the two of them were about to find a place to sit down, a person rushed in through the door on the second floor. It was a young woman, wearing a luxurious dress, but the black dress looked very awkward on her. This was because she did not care about her image of a beautiful woman. She ran over quickly and shouted, "Third aunt, third aunt, I'm here …"
Xin Zhiyao frowned and said, "There are so many distinguished guests here. Pay attention to your image."
The beautiful woman's image was actually not bad. She looked pure and beautiful, with a mixed-race face and a pair of exaggerated round earrings. However, she was careless and looked like a girl who was used to being in the wilderness.
Lan Bing thought to herself, "This is Xin Zhiyao's niece. Xin Zhiyao has a younger sister, but unfortunately, she died in an accident many years ago. This niece has been living with her ever since."
She thought that her reminder would make Ding Meng more mature. Unexpectedly, Ding Meng suddenly stepped forward and said, "Hello!"
The wild girl looked at him impatiently and said, "Who are you, old man?"
Xin Zhiyao was a little angry. "Watch your attitude in front of distinguished guests."
"Madam, it's okay!"
Ding Meng smiled and waved his hand. He smiled at the wild girl and said, "Hello, Miss An. Do you remember contestant number three, Wild King?"
This wild girl was none other than Angel, who Ding Meng had met in the underground casino on Planet Beidou.
Ding Meng's question stunned Angel. "How … how did you know …"
Ding Meng quickly explained, "I'm friends with him!"
Angel grabbed Ding Meng's arm and pulled him to a booth in the distance.
Lan Bing and the others were very curious, especially Xin Zhiyao. Angel was used to being wild, but she was actually familiar with this Ancestral Gragon.
Beside the booth, Angel glanced around and asked softly, "Old man, where's Ding Meng?
Where did he go? "
Ding Meng smiled bitterly and said, "He's wanted!"
Angel said, "I know. He's wanted, but what can anyone do to him?"
In her mind, Ding Meng was not only strong, but he was also very good at gambling. So what if he was wanted?
His life would still be good. Maybe he was enjoying himself somewhere in outer space right now.
Ding Meng could only lie. "Mr. Ting went to outer space with Boss Su to do something."
"Oh …" Angel was a little disappointed.
Ding Meng continued, "But Mr. Ting has been thinking about you. He told me to visit you when I came here."
Angel said in an old-fashioned manner, "Ancestral Gragon, right? Ding Meng's friends are my friends. With me here, you don't have to worry about anything. If you need anything, just tell me. I'll help if I can."
Ding Meng knew Angel's temper very well. Although she was usually careless and arrogant, she was actually quite loyal. Therefore, Ding Meng said calmly, "Miss An, I'd like to meet your second aunt!"