I Conquered the Villain Boss Chapter 102
Translated by Digitalian (ko-fi)
Edited by Azure
Chapter 102: Unless They Could Seek Revenge
Luo Rui didn’t expect Si Xu to bring Jiang Ran here, and her eyes flashed with surprise. She and Xie Chengzhi exchanged gazes before looking at Shen Lang, who pursed his lips and said nothing.
Shen Lang didn't speak.
Faced with his granddaughter, who said hello sweetly, he stared at her coldly and expressed his displeasure in silence.
"Hey, Ranran, why didn't you say hello to me?" Shen Yang, who was sitting on Shen Lang's right, waved his hand. "Is it really okay for you to ignore me, your eldest brother?"
The corner of Jiang Ran's mouth twitched. "Hello, Brother Shen Yang."
"Hi," Shen Yang responded happily. He turned around and said to Zhong Qian behind him, "Don’t you see my sister here? Move a chair for her."
His boss was at it again.
Zhong Qian sighed and resigned himself to moving a chair.
Before Zhong Qian could put down the chair, Si Xu raised his chin with a gloomy expression. "Put it next to me."
Zhong Qian, "..." He turned to look at Shen Yang, waiting for his instructions.
The corner of Shen Yang's mouth twitched and he muttered, "Do as he said." Sigh, although he wanted to refuse, he didn’t have a choice because he wasn’t Si Xu’s match.
Si Xu's expression improved after the chair was put down, and he led Jiang Ran to sit down.
It wasn't until the two sat down that the others in the conference room snapped out of their daze.
Everyone wisely did not argue whether Jiang Ran could attend the meeting, but all looked at Shen Lang, waiting for him to decide.
Because of Shen Yang’s intervention, Shen Lang, who originally wanted Jiang Ran to wait outside, could only swallow the words that came to his mouth.
The old man glared at his eldest grandson with disapproval and cleared his throat. "Since Professor Si is here, let’s start the meeting."
Chu Yuan did not come back, so Guo Zhehao attended the meeting on behalf of Chu Yuan and represented the first team.
The man gave a detailed report on what happened at the blockade zone. "... Lastly, Captain Chu went to Fengyang to handle some personal matters. I led the team back to the base to report on the mission. Professor Si and Miss Jiang went to the Jiang family's house again and did not come back with the team."
His report ended here.
Jiang Ran frowned and glanced at Guo Zhehao, who was looking at the information with his head lowered. Her gaze was slightly cold.
This deputy captain's report was so detailed that he even reported her and Si Xu's visit to the Jiang family’s house together.
Qin Huai was there prior to them. Even if she and Si Xu didn't find anything in the Jiang family’s house, these people wouldn't believe it.
"I have a question." Sure enough, Shen Lang asked based on what Guo Zhehao reported, "Professor Si, why did you go to the Jiang family's house again?"
"Personal matters." Si Xu replied in a neutral tone, "It has nothing to do with you."
Shen Lang frowned. "Professor Si..."
"He went home with me." Jiang Ran spoke weakly, interrupting Shen Lang's questioning. Her voice was neither loud nor soft, just enough for everyone to hear clearly. "Jiangning is where I grew up. I finally had a chance to go home, so I wanted to stay at home for a couple more days –– I remember mentioning it to Captain Chu and Deputy Captain Guo when we parted ways. Since Deputy Captain Guo wanted to write a report, please write it more clearly next time to avoid unnecessary trouble."
Guo Zhehao raised his eyes to look at her, and their eyes met.
The man lowered his head expressionlessly. "Sorry, I forgot."
"Since Deputy Captain Guo brought it up, I’ll tell everyone." Regardless of whether anyone wanted to hear it or not, Jiang Ran went on to say, "After we parted ways with the first team, Si Xu and I returned to the Jiang family’s house. We did a major cleaning and cleaned the inside and outside of the house. The weeds in front of the Jiang family’s house were taller than my knees. I was really sad to see the lawn that my father loved turning into such a state, so I could only beg Si Xu to help me mow the lawn. It was noon after mowing the lawn. I made two casual dishes. I remember it was smashed cucumber salad and shredded potatoes fried with meat. After dinner, we..."
"That's enough." After hearing her lengthy narration, the veins on Shen Lang's forehead kept bulging, and he couldn't help but said brusquely, "Since there's nothing important, there's no need to talk about it at the meeting."
"Eh?" Jiang Ran felt aggrieved. "Didn't you ask about it, Grandpa?"
Coming into contact with the girl's innocent eyes, Shen Lang was rendered speechless.
"Ranran, you know how to cook?" Shen Yang listened with interest. "I didn't even have the chance to taste your cooking. Ranran, how could you~"
"I'm a good cook. I'll cook for you next time."
Si Xu glanced at Shen Yang silently, lowered his head and made a note in his notebook.
The Jiang family's issue was forgotten after the two of them joked around. Shen
Lang expressed his regret at the news that the entire fourth team was killed, and the main agenda of the meeting was finally brought up.
"Min He died in battle, and the fourth team was wiped out. The base's living environment is harsh. We must make up for the lost combat power as soon as possible." After Shen Lang finished speaking, he asked symbolically, "Does anyone have any suitable candidates to recommend?"
Everyone looked at each other, falling into silence.
Gosh, you brought your candidates here. Who else could we recommend?
"It seems that you haven’t found any suitable candidates?" Shen Lang was satisfied with everyone’s tactfulness. "I’ve found some suitable candidates here... These two are superhumans who came to our base from Shenmu City some time ago. Luo Rui and Chengzhi.”
Luo Rui and Chengzhi bowed slightly as a greeting.
"Not long after they arrived at the base, they led their team to the top of the mission standings. They have wood-type and fire-type abilities, and are about to reach fourth level. They possess good strength and leadership. I think highly of them, so I made the decision to send them to the base’s superhuman team for training.”
After a short pause, Shen Lang picked up the teacup and took a sip. His eyes swept across the faces of the attendees and continued, "Now that the position of captain of the fourth team is vacant, I want Chengzhi and Luo Rui to take over temporarily. This will solve the problem of manpower shortage in the base’s superhuman team. Guys, do you have any objections?”
"No, Marshal Shen. It’s up to you to decide."
"Haha, since Marshal Shen values them so much, there’s no doubt about their strength."
"Being able to lead the team from Shenmu City to here shows that the two of them are indeed capable."
"..."
In the midst of flattering voices, Gu Yunqing complained to Su Qin, "It's all thanks to us that those two could reach Xiling base safely. Geez, we really shouldn't have brought them back in the first place."
Su Qin poked his waist. "It's no use regretting now."
Not wanting to waste time, Shen Lang cut to the chase immediately. "Since there’s no objection..."
"I object."
Shen Lang, "..." Looking at the speaker, he forced a smile and asked, "Professor Si, what objection do you have?"
Si Xu, who was playing with Jiang Ran's fingers, seemed to have just woken up and yawned. "Shen Lang, are you thinking of grooming these two people?"
Shen Lang was silent.
"Captain of the fourth team?" Si Xu smiled faintly and said softly, "Qin Huai was created by the Shen family. Min He lost her life because of the trouble caused by the Shen family. You’re already thinking about grooming those working for you when she just died..."
"What exactly do you want to say?"
"Shen Lang, you said that the two of them are qualified to be the captains of the fourth team –– I’m not convinced without evidence."
"Do you mean that you want to test their abilities?"
"If I test them in person, you’ll be collecting their bodies," Si Xu said sarcastically.
Shen Lang, "..."
The old man clenched his teeth and asked in a deep voice, "Professor Si, what do you want?"
"The trouble was caused by the Shen family. Min He died fighting for the Shen family. Since you admire them so much, fine, let them kill Qin Huai and avenge the fourth team to prove that your judgment is right. What do you think of my suggestion?”
What did I think? What did you think then!
Kill Qin Huai? That was easier said than done! If Qin Huai was so easy to deal with, would the fourth team be completely wiped out?
"The fourth team was destroyed at the hands of Qin Huai. If the successor you recommended can't kill Qin Huai and avenge the destruction of the team, won’t they be ashamed to take over Min He's position and lead the fourth team? If they don’t seek revenge, aren’t you afraid of becoming a laughingstock, Marshal Shen? "
Shen Lang, "..."