165: Economic Era Theory

“What else?”

Xiao Yun retorted.

He was also a bit puzzled by Jiang Kexin’s question.

Running a knife in the forbidden zone isn’t for making money; is it for a fierce assault?

He wasn't some kind of demon; he didn't enter the forbidden zone just to kill wildly.

If running a knife in the forbidden zone isn't for making money, then what else could it be for?

However, Xiao Yun didn't expect that.

His reply instantly made Jiang Kexin show a look of disdain.

“I take back my previous invitation to you.”

Jiang Kexin said, her tone now very cold.

“It seems you, like Li Wenzhe, are also a hopeless fool; you’re just foolish in different ways.”

“Isn't that a bit…”

Xiao Yun frowned slightly.

Jiang Kexin’s sudden change in attitude also caught him off guard.

What’s wrong with this woman? Is she really crazy?

How did he provoke her to be compared with Li Wenzhe?

Fortunately, at this moment, the ride-hailing car he called also drove up.

Xiao Yun ignored Jiang Kexin, helped the half-asleep Lu Xueqing into the car, and then got in himself.

However.

Just as Xiao Yun was about to close the car door and leave.

Jiang Kexin grabbed the car door and, without a word, plopped down next to him.

“Fortunately, I still have some patience with you, after all, your strength is indeed extraordinary among agents.”

Jiang Kexin got into the car, crossed her arms, and her attitude was very arrogant.

“...”

Xiao Yun was instantly a bit helpless.

This is my car; did I let you in?

However, Jiang Kexin’s next sentence immediately made him fall into deep thought.

“I ask you, do you really think your talent can only be utilized in the forbidden zone?”

As soon as she said this, Xiao Yun’s brows furrowed.

The skills he unlocked and the abilities of his family heirloom dagger indeed worked not only in the forbidden zone but also in reality.

However, what Jiang Kexin was referring to at this moment certainly wasn't that.

What she meant was probably his ability to withdraw from the forbidden zone whenever he wanted and bring out a crazy amount of supplies.

“What do you mean?”

“The current era is an economic era.”

Jiang Kexin said lightly.

“Whoever can control the economy can control the lifeline of the era. Whether before or after the forbidden zone appeared, the world order has been rewritten countless times. The difference from before is that the world’s changes are no longer dependent on barbarism and violence, but rather on economic strength, just like those famous conglomerates of the past, holding countless resources and wealth, secretly harvesting the globe. It seemed that various countries were fighting each other at the time, but in reality, the true chess players were no longer those kings and generals, but what is now popularly called ‘capital’ online.”

“I understand what you’re saying, but then what?”

Xiao Yun frowned, listening to Jiang Kexin’s explanation, but became even more confused.

What Jiang Kexin said might not have been true in Xiao Yun’s previous world.

But in the history of this Blue Star, the situation was indeed like that.

For hundreds of years, except for the Dragon Country, other nations were basically controlled by top conglomerates.

War became a means to combat inflation, and technology served to increase productivity; everything in the world was inextricably linked to ‘money.’

And the appearance of the forbidden zone only intensified this phenomenon.

Someone like Xiao Yun, who could bring out top-tier big red supplies from the forbidden zone, was equivalent to a living printing press.

Therefore, high-level GTI agents were so important.

Thinking of these things, Xiao Yun also began to understand Jiang Kexin’s thoughts.

“So you want to rely on the forbidden zone to establish your own conglomerate? Just like the former Lock, and the current Old Ma?”

“Mhm.”

Jiang Kexin let out a cold snort as an answer.

“It seems you’re not as stupid as I thought; you might just have lived too smoothly and haven’t thought that much, I misunderstood you before.”

“You, fellow…”

Looking at Jiang Kexin, whose mysterious smile had reappeared, Xiao Yun instantly stiffened.

His fists stiffened!

Even her apology wasn’t proper, completely unlike the sincere Lu Xueqing beside him.

At this moment, Xiao Yun felt like he was sitting between two extremes.

This Lu Xueqing and Jiang Kexin were simply an angel and a devil!

“But you’re wrong, I don’t just plan to achieve that level.”

“Then to what extent do you want to achieve?”

“GTI.”

Jiang Kexin said lightly.

And as soon as she said this, Xiao Yun instantly felt his scalp tingle!

That’s right!

How could he have forgotten the existence of the GTI company?

This was the perfect example to illustrate Jiang Kexin’s economic era theory!

However, Xiao Yun looked at Jiang Kexin, who was sitting beside him, licking a lollipop like a little loli.

Could she really achieve something like GTI?

But...

If he participated, with the system’s ability, it might actually be possible!

“No wonder you said you wanted to destroy Leijian Group; turns out you never planned to inherit it!”

“Heh, I wouldn’t even want this rotten group if they gave it to me.”

“You’re really something.”

Xiao Yun sighed.

Jiang Kexin’s goal was now very clear.

However, what Xiao Yun didn’t expect was that she wanted to play such a big game!

Relying on the forbidden zone to establish a conglomerate comparable to GTI, spanning both reality and the forbidden zone—just thinking about it made the hope seem very slim…

Imagine a conglomerate involved in all aspects of society, participating in medical education, food production, scientific research, real estate development, and with GTI agents serving as military force—that would be no different from establishing a country.

What Jiang Kexin said earlier was truly correct.

“It won’t work in the Dragon Country, will it?”

Xiao Yun said lightly.

“That’s why we have to go to Lighthouse Country.”

He continued immediately.

“It seems you’ve learned to answer your own questions.”

Jiang Kexin smiled faintly.

At this moment, the smile on her face also became very satisfied.

Just like when Xiao Yun tested Lu Xueqing before.

“Driver, stop the car.”

“Alright!”

The driver quickly stopped the car, and with a bang of the door closing, the vehicle drove off again.

Jiang Kexin instantly disappeared outside the car window, leaving Xiao Yun with a head full of question marks.

“Driver, why did you let her get off without even asking me? This is my car!”

“Alright, alright, you two were discussing this conglomerate and world domination in my car, it sounds creepy. Get out when we reach the station too!”

......

At Lu Xueqing’s home.

Xiao Yun didn’t expect that when they got out of the car, Lu Xueqing was completely fast asleep.

No matter how he called her, she didn’t respond.

So, Xiao Yun had no choice but to carry her in a princess carry, just like he did with Liu Shihhan before.

Lu Xueqing was a bit heavier than Liu Shihhan, but it was just a matter of being shapely; she wasn’t even considered slightly chubby. She was soft and fragrant to hold, like carrying a big golden retriever.

Xiao Yun looked down and saw Lu Xueqing smiling in her sleep; he wondered if she was dreaming of touching the africa heart.

Placing her on the sofa and finding a jacket to cover her, Xiao Yun let out a long sigh.

Jiang Kexin’s words kept spinning in his head, and Xiao Yun instantly knew that tonight was destined to be another sleepless night.

And the thought of going to Lighthouse Country, which he had originally dismissed, now reappeared in his mind for a different reason.

“No more thinking, it’s lucky box time now!”

Xiao Yun shook his head and instantly perked up.

At this moment, only one voice remained in his mind.

Open! Open!

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(PS: Today’s 3 updates, owing 1 update! Total of 5 updates owed! I’ll refine the outline during this period, hoping for the understanding of all dear readers.)