She can do it.

Though it was subtle, Phoenix could sense Lu Siyu's hostility towards her.

"Lord?" Lu Siyu's expression froze for a moment, looking at Phoenix in confusion.

"Tang Fei." Phoenix said, "Xun Pu thinks there are now more people, the team has grown, but everyone is acting individually, a scattered unit."

"So he proposed to establish a formal team. Tang Fei is the leader on our side, and should be addressed as 'Lord', not like Shen Qingping and Qin Jianyi who are called 'General'..."

Lu Siyu nodded, she was happy with Tang Fei becoming the lord.

This set them apart from Qin Jianyi and Shen Qingping...

Yes, one step further ahead.

"What do you think?" Phoenix asked.

"I think it's good."

"I mean the Heavenly Mechanism Management Bureau... can you accept the position of director?"

"No." Lu Siyu decisively refused, saying, "I only know technology, not management... and I don't like management."

"These hundred plus people already feel troublesome to me. If a large institution is established... the thought of dealing with so many people and so many things daily just makes me frustrated and anxious."

"This position doesn't suit me, and I won't take it. You should choose someone else skilled."

After speaking, she prepared to leave with her coffee cup.

"Do you think there's anyone more suitable?" Phoenix asked.

Lu Siyu paused briefly, thought for a moment, and said, "I believe many people would be willing to take this position."

"Others might be willing, but we are not." Phoenix turned around, slightly leaning against the stone rail behind her, speaking, "You know better than anyone the importance and timeliness of information security... If it weren't for you leading the team to take down Red Moon City's protective shield, whether we could capture this city would be uncertain."

"Even if we did capture it, the losses would be severe, numerous casualties... Undoubtedly, it can determine the failure of a war."

"Therefore, the director of the Heavenly Mechanism Management Bureau must have exceptional mechanical and network security skills and can be absolutely trusted by Tang Fei... She must be absolutely loyal to Tang Fei, never betraying in any situation."

"So, to meet these two conditions simultaneously, is there another choice besides you?"

Lu Siyu's expression turned hostile, speaking with anger, "Why are you forcing me to do something I don't want to do?"

"For victory." Phoenix said unabashedly.

"???"

"You should be aware, we are on a path of no return... it's either success or death. There are no other choices."

"Whether it's for Tang Fei or your father, you must step up and take this position."

"As for whether you want to or like it... Do we currently have the luxury to discuss such extravagant words?"

"If there were a choice..." Phoenix's gaze slipped past Lu Siyu's delicate, pale cheek, looking at the twilight spreading in the high sky, softly saying, "I would also wish to be like before, reading books, fencing, having afternoon tea, then expecting a sweet romance."

"..."

Lu Siyu was speechless.

She truly didn't want to be in a position of power, nor interact with strangers.

However, in contrast, Phoenix stood on the opposite side of her family's interest...

She was facing even more hardships.

Could she say she doesn't like and doesn't want it?

After a long silence, Lu Siyu spoke up, "I can be the first director of the Heavenly Mechanism Bureau."

Phoenix nodded, saying, "I believe you will be the most outstanding director of the Heavenly Mechanism Bureau."

------

Phoenix City. 18 Yanqing Street.

The black Phoenix-brand sedan parked in the underground garage. Under the protection of a group of bodyguards, Sheng Jing walked out from inside.

With the current turmoil, and the incident of Shen Wuxiang dispatching the Security Bureau to forcibly intercept Mei Yuyin and Sheng Xinhua, the Sheng Family members did not dare to be careless, sending experts to accompany Sheng Jing between home and work.

Even the number of guards around was doubled.

Although everyone knew clearly, if Shen Wuxiang was the opponent, these people were far from enough...

However, that doesn't mean they should do nothing.

Sheng Jing took the elevator upstairs, Mei Yuyin had already come up, helping to remove his suit jacket, smiling, "I guessed you should be back, just had Xin Huai brew tea... it's still hot, go have a cup to moisten your throat."

Sheng Jing looked at Mei Yuyin, asking, "We hardly see her once all year, now she's in front daily... Is she completely stifled?"

The Security Bureau may not have directly brought Mei Yuyin and Sheng Xinhua into a prison, but they did impose certain restrictions on their freedom.

Since returning from the airport, Sheng Xinhua had been staying home, even stopped her school courses.

Mei Yuyin lowered her voice, speaking softly, "Isn't that right? I suggest she go out shopping to relax, but she says with a group of people trailing her, what's there to shop for? Not only does she not relax, but her mood worsens."

Sheng Jing nodded, expressing understanding, said, "I'll go talk to her."

"Alright, I'll check if the soup is ready, soon we can eat."

Sheng Jing walked to the tea room, seeing Sheng Xinhua head down drinking tea, on the table was a copy of "Dictionary of Song Poetry Appreciation", untouched for pages.

Sheng Jing sat opposite Sheng Xinhua, his stern and ancient-looking face tried hard to squeeze out a smile, saying, "Let me see if my daughter's tea skills have improved."

As he spoke, he picked up the shared cup and poured himself some tea, savoring it, praised, "Not bad, not bad, this Da Hong Pao is robust and mellow, with a sweet aftertaste... already has seventy percent of my skill."

Sheng Xinhua glanced at her father, saying, "This is the rock tea drink I brewed... the one that costs four yuan a bottle."

Sheng Jing's eyes widened at Sheng Xinhua, then thought of her sly and witty nature, smelled the tea aroma again, shaking his head, "Impossible. How could such a drink have a smooth texture like rice soup? Or have such pervasive aroma? I've drunk tea for decades, you won't deceive me."

"Mr. Sheng, honestly, were you nervous just now?" Sheng Xinhua blinked her eyes, smilingly asked.

"How could it be?" Sheng Jing shook his head, firmly said, "Such a trick can't fool me? I don't even need to drink it; just smelling tells me it's my treasured old tree Da Hong Pao."

"Hehe... cooked duck only left with a stubborn mouth."

"..."

Seeing Sheng Xinhua's smile gradually fade, and she turned her gaze back to the book, Sheng Jing asked, "What's wrong? Not happy?"

"How can I be happy?" Sheng Xinhua sighed lightly, saying, "When will this kind of day end?"

"Even the biggest difficulty will have an end." Sheng Jing held the cup, looking at his beloved daughter, comforting, "Don't worry, with dad here, it will soon get better."

"Really?" Sheng Xinhua looked at her father questioningly, asking, "Have you reached a cooperation agreement with Shen Wuxiang?"

Sheng Jing shook his head, looked at Sheng Xinhua, saying, "Before making the final choice, I have a question to ask you, and you must answer honestly."

Sheng Xinhua suddenly had a bad premonition, but still tried to remain calm, saying, "Ask away..."

"What is your relationship with Tang Fei?"

"Dad, you know, don't you?" Sheng Xinhua blushed, trying to dismiss it.

"I want you to tell me personally."

"We are just... friends."

"Friends? What kind of friends? Close acquaintances? Or romantic partners?"

"..."

"Dad, it's been so long, why suddenly ask about this?" Sheng Xinhua felt puzzled, more was embarrassment.

She could continue to deceive her parents, but she knew at that moment she couldn't.

Sheng Jing gazed deeply at his daughter, his voice extremely delicate and gentle, "The type of seed sowed will determine the type of fruit reaped."

"Every choice we make is for the interest of family and clan as well as a child's happiness..."

"So, your answer dictates our choice."

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.