Rebirth: Super Banking System - Chapter 2422 - 2262: One of Us

Chapter 2422: Chapter 2262: One of Us

Before long.

Shanghai.

Park.

Tang Qing appeared in the office. Aside from cultivation, he usually didn’t stay inside for too long. Comparatively, Earth feels somewhat better.

Mainly because there’s more vitality.

On the chair.

With eyes half-closed.

Not far away.

An aircraft is projected in mid-air, rotating 360 degrees, occasionally enlarging, shrinking, breaking down into parts, or replacing with new parts.

At this moment.

When it comes to design, Tang Qing no longer needs to sketch on paper. Usually, when alone, he employs a consciousness-controlled design method.

Structure.

Appearance.

Color.

Size.

…

All sorts of parameter adjustments require only a slight mental effort. In fact, for the average person, using such devices precisely is impossible.

Mainly because brainwaves are quite vague and weak.

Sometimes.

Even oneself doesn’t know what to do, unable to issue precise commands. But Tang Qing is different; he can strengthen specific brainwave frequencies as he wishes.

Firstly.

It is more easily captured.

Secondly.

It is more easily identified accurately.

With practice.

The speed is more than ten times that of handwriting; once accustomed, it flows very smoothly. Continuously designing new things is now Tang Qing’s greatest joy.

While designing.

Behind the scenes.

There’s also Little Two’s powerful processing capability, calculating feasibility and various data during the operation of certain parts in the design process.

This makes the efficiency of the design extraordinarily high, reaching a jaw-dropping level. Tang Qing doesn’t plan to offer it externally; he doesn’t lack this bit of money.

After half an hour.

A finished plan emerged.

“Manufacture,” Tang Qing said.

“Yes.”

In an instant.

The design was split into parts and sent to the factory for production. Afterwards, it goes through a series of testing; if it’s useful, it gets stored in the database.

If not.

That’s okay as well.

It’s directly given to that special effects company and added to “Civilization.” After all, since he designed it, it can’t just be thrown into the trash heap.

As a way to repurpose waste.

And this.

Is also one of the attractive points of “Civilization,” where different civilizations in the movie each have a virtually brand-new set of weapon and equipment design concepts.

Making it very novel to watch.

It’s just that.

The audience wouldn’t know.

They think it’s science fiction, but there are actual commodities involved. Though there’s technical exaggeration in some aspects, most functionalities can be achieved.

…

In early September.

Globally.

Nothing major happened; as always, tensions within the Eurozone escalated. Greece even revealed plans to hold a referendum—not to repay their debts.

This, of course.

Infuriated some people even more.

Protests.

Demonstrations.

Heated arguments ensued one wave after the other, and real-world conflicts also erupted constantly. Fortunately, there were no fatalities, just some injuries, deepening the divide time and again.

At this moment.

Some countries within the European Union also sensed that something was wrong. Initially, they intended to let it be, allowing public opinion to push Greece towards reform to reverse the dilemma.

However.

The developments gradually spun out of control. When attempting to intervene, they realized that strong dissenting voices began to emerge within the European Union.

Furthermore.

Some of these were influential figures.

Now.

The situation grew even more chaotic. Adding snow to the snow-capped mountains was the increasingly louder voice of Brexit from the UK. Many felt that if things continued this way, problems would escalate.

…

France.

Marseille.

Suburb, a villa.

In the front yard.

“Why did you suddenly change your mind, supporting Greece’s exit from the Eurozone?” The current European Union legislator, Esser, looked at the old friend before him.

The other party.

Was a vice-president of the European Parliament.

Previously.

He had always been a conservative, believing that the reasonable approach to the Greek problem was mainly through aid for a smooth transition.

However.

During this meeting, his perspective began to change, catching Esser off guard. After all, they had always been on the same front.

“Sudden, you say?” Tani smiled slightly.

“…”

You tell me.

Following this.

Tani continued, “People’s thoughts always change. There’s a saying that goes, the more you debate, the clearer it gets. The Greek issue is a disgrace to Europe.”

“It’s high time they realize that nothing is taken for granted.”

This statement.

Made Esser’s mouth twitch slightly, how grandiose. But he wasn’t naive; although not explicitly stated, it was clear there was external influence.

What external force?

There could be many.

Money.

Power.

Influence.

These three hold the power to manipulate everything. As for what specifically, Esser couldn’t figure it out, and he couldn’t help but ask, “What do you need me to do?”

“Support me,” Tani was direct.

“Alright.”

Esser was even more direct.

Then.

He voiced the question in his heart, “What force wants Greece out?” Hearing this, Tani glanced at him deeply.

“Want to know?”

“Yes.”

“You have to be one of us,” Tani said solemnly.

Upon hearing this.

Esser’s mouth twitched again, for so many years they had been on the same front, though only tied by interests, they were in some way on the same team.

This statement.

Was a bit hurtful.

However.

Before he could speak, Tani handed him a check without saying much. When Esser saw the numbers on it, he immediately understood the implication.

His heart skipped a beat.

Two million Euros, what’s the deal with that?

Bribe?

Compensation?

A payoff?

“From now on, you will receive this amount each year. Agree, and you’re one of us. Disagree, then tear it up.” The method was overly simple and brutish.

Esser was confounded.

Damn!

This is about playing big!

Otherwise.

Why give him two million Euros per year? Thinking of this and looking at the confident and serene face of his old friend, Esser wrestled with himself internally.

Take it.

Or not take it.

If taken.

You might have to follow commands.

If not taken.

It means not only losing two million a year but also potentially offending the forces behind the benefactor; money is minor, but provoking the unprovokable.

That’s a big deal.

For himself.

It might end his political career. Although it might not be that dramatic, from an interests perspective, his loss would be significant.

Ultimately.

Weighing the pros and cons.

Take it!

In public, taking a check is entirely idiotic behavior, but ironically, this is also a kind of stance—there’s just a thin line between being an idiot and being wise.

To be honest.

Esser was gambling.

Gambling on a future.

Of course.

The greatest reason was his relationship with Tani; they were classmates in middle school, university, all at the same school, and their families lived quite close when they were kids.

Moreover.

There was some relation by kinship.

Otherwise.

This money.

Esser would have to be insane.

Otherwise.

He definitely wouldn’t dare to take it. He simply believes Tani wouldn’t harm him and it’s also with Tani’s help that he became a member of the European Parliament.

Previously.

Tani had been working hard, trying to push him to a vice-president position at the European Investment Bank, and if all went well, he’d take office next month.

Of course.

Taking on a new position.

Does not mean renouncing his status as a European Union legislator, as the two roles do not conflict.