Chapter 916: Signs of a Changing World

“This… we really don’t have to pay?”

The two burly men hesitated, rubbing their hands, and looked at Xu Shaochen, asking in doubt.

“No need to pay. You two just ‘work hard.’ Make sure this gentleman enjoys himself, and I’ll give you a bonus later.”

Xu Shaochen said calmly, looking at Zheng Bei with paternal affection in his eyes.

“Xu, let me go! Damn it! I’ll kill you! I’ll kill you!”

Zheng Bei roared with heart-wrenching anger. He never expected that Xu would be so ruthless in using this tactic against him.

“Young Master Zheng, I believe that incident between you and Zhou Yun last time has opened a new door for you. Enjoy it… you can thank me later.”

Xu Shaochen smiled pleasantly. Killing him would be too merciful, so it’s better to use a different approach.

“Xu, I swear I won’t let you get away with this. Never!”

Zheng Bei’s eyes looked as if they were about to pop out, his teeth clenched tightly.

“Take him away.”

Xu Shaochen waved his hand.

“Yes, thank you, sir. Thank you, sir.”

The two brawny men thanked Xu Shaochen profusely, then eagerly carried Zheng Bei out of the room.

“After he’s done reminiscing, send him off.”

Xu Shaochen said to Long Yi.

“Yes, boss.”

Long Yi responded and left.

Xu Shaochen looked at Nika and saw her staring wide-eyed at him.

“What is it? Do you have something to say?”

Xu Shaochen asked with a smile.

“Mr. Xu… you’re quite creative.” Nika finally said with a strange expression, silently mourning for Zheng Bei.

Xu Shaochen sighed with a look of pity and said, “There aren’t many good people like me in this world. Even before his death, I’m letting him have a moment to reminisce.”

Nika’s mouth twitched. She didn’t dare say out loud what she was thinking: the fewer good people like you, the better.

“Mr. Xu… are you interested? I mean, in women.” Nika moved closer to Xu Shaochen, placing a hand on his chest with seductive eyes.

Xu Shaochen was initially confused: “What do you mean?”

Nika’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she leaned closer to his ear to explain, her tone a bit shy since she had never done this before.

After hearing her explanation, Xu Shaochen’s face turned as black as the bottom of a pot. With a forced grin, he replied, “I prefer the traditional route. Step by step.”

“I thought you’d be interested, sir. After all, it gives an even greater sense of conquering a woman.”

Nika had figured out Xu Shaochen’s temperament, so her words and actions had become bolder.

Xu Shaochen chuckled and said in a showy tone, “I never conquer a woman by her body, only by her heart.”

With that, he turned and left, leaving an elegant figure as he headed to the bathroom.

After holding it in for so long, it was really unbearable.

What is happiness? Happiness is having a toilet right next to you when you need one.

“Mr. Xu, what are the plans for dinner tonight?”

When Xu Shaochen came out, Nika approached and asked.

“Do you have any interesting local restaurants? Take me to try one for dinner.”

Xu Shaochen casually said as he took out his phone, which had just buzzed.

He saw that Jenny had forwarded him a news article.

The article was a post on a Chinese forum.

[Guys, I think I’ve evolved. I woke up this morning, and my hearing and sense of smell are way more sensitive. I’m stronger too. I can punch through a tree!]

Many comments from ridiculous netizens followed below.

“Match Girl Seller”: Dude, you’re still dreaming, or maybe you read too many novels. Or did you take the wrong meds?

“Level 8 Gale”: Really? I thought I was the only one! Sometimes I shoot white silk from a spot three inches below my belly button. Am I turning into Spider-Man? “I Love DDT”: Bro above, were you watching inappropriate films from Japan when you were shooting that silk? “I’m DJ Pleasant Lamb”: LOL, the guy above got it right. I advise you all to stop jerking off too much. Didn’t you see the OP is hallucinating?

None of the commenters believed the original poster. They all thought he was joking.

After reading, Xu Shaochen frowned and replied to Jenny: “What’s going on?” “Jenny”: The first batch of Genetic Serums has already entered the market. They’re being marketed as injection-based nutrients.

“Xu Shaochen”: You’re not using Xu Corporation’s channels, are you?

It has to be done step by step. The Genetic Serums need to circulate widely in the early stages, without drawing too much suspicion toward Xu Corporation.

If powerful nations realize that Xu Corporation holds the key to manufacturing Genetic Serums, Xu Corporation could face a grim fate.

Although Xu Corporation is big, it doesn’t yet have the strength to openly oppose any major nation.

Only after a significant portion of the population has injected Genetic Serums and become enhanced humans will it no longer matter if the secret gets out.

At that point, those who have already injected the Genetic Serums will naturally protect Xu Corporation, as they will have experienced the benefits and will look forward to the next generation of drugs.

Even those who haven’t injected will defend Xu Corporation, as they’ll want the chance to inject Genetic Serums and also become stronger.

By then, no country will dare target Xu Corporation for its Genetic Serums, because history shows the power of the people is unpredictable.

In the future, Xu Corporation, as the controller of Genetic Serums, will become a unique global power.

Where this world is headed is something even Xu Shaochen doesn’t know.

He will change the world, but what it will become is beyond his control.

And whether this change is good or bad remains a mystery.

“Jenny”: Bastard, do you think I’m stupid? “Xu Shaochen”: I’m not saying you’re stupid, but you’re just naturally dumb, which is why I worry.

“Jenny”: Screw you!

“Xu Shaochen”: I love you.

As soon as this message was sent, Jenny, who was far away in New York, stopped replying.

Xu Shaochen smiled. Guess I finally shut her up. Just those three simple words can silence Jenny completely.

That evening, Xu Shaochen went to a traditional Mexican restaurant for dinner, accompanied by Nika.

Nika had initially planned to book the restaurant entirely for them, but Xu Shaochen stopped her.

A deserted restaurant with only him eating would kill the atmosphere, no matter how good the food was.

Of course, even so, the Mexican government had already sent people in the afternoon to inspect the restaurant.

They even arranged for someone to check every customer who entered, verifying their identity.