The people in the conference room were taken aback as they turned to see an elegant, gray-haired elderly man speaking.
Wei Gang appeared nervous and flustered as he addressed the old man, "Uncle Zhu, please let me explain..."
"No need to explain!" Uncle Zhu, as Wei Gang called him, waved his hand and looked apologetic as he addressed Qin Yan and Li Ruobing, "I'm truly sorry for what happened earlier. We were in the wrong, and on behalf of everyone here, I apologize. Please forgive our behavior."
Uncle Zhu bowed deeply to Qin Yan and Li Ruobing, causing a stir of shock among the people in the conference room. Some rushed to support Uncle Zhu, expressing their disbelief, "How could you personally apologize to them, Uncle Zhu?"
"It doesn't matter. It's the same no matter who apologizes," Uncle Zhu said sternly, then turned to Wei Gang, "Xiao Wei, have all the armed individuals in the building withdrawn."
Wei Gang hesitated, "But Uncle Zhu, what if they do something harmful to us?"
"It's okay. I believe these two mean no harm to us. If they had ill intentions, they could have acted earlier," Uncle Zhu reassured.
Although reluctant, Wei Gang took out his walkie-talkie and announced, "Attention, all combat personnel from each team are to evacuate the building. Repeat, everyone must leave the building. Until further instructions, all personnel are to remain in place and not act without authorization."
Following Wei Gang's instructions, the special forces personnel who had been defeated by Qin Yan and Li Ruobing earlier got up and left the conference room. Uncle Zhu smiled with satisfaction, saying, "That's better." Then he turned to Qin Yan and Li Ruobing, "If possible, I'd like to request another discussion with you two about what happened earlier. Would you be willing to continue the conversation with us?"
Qin Yan and Li Ruobing exchanged a glance and both felt that Uncle Zhu was sincere and friendly. They agreed, and Qin Yan straightened the conference table before sitting down again.
After thanking Uncle Zhu, everyone else also took their seats at the table. Their gaze towards Qin Yan and Li Ruobing had changed significantly, showing deep respect and no longer the initial contempt.
With a kind smile, Uncle Zhu turned to Li Ruobing and asked, "Earlier, Director Li mentioned that you have successfully developed a drug that can cure all illnesses. Is that true?"
"Yes," Li Ruobing replied solemnly. "As I mentioned earlier, this drug has shown significant effects when used on young people, greatly enhancing their physical fitness to adapt to the current environment on Earth."
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Uncle Zhu, with a hopeful expression, asked, "What about older individuals like me? Would it have any effect on someone of my age?"
"Well, if used on older individuals, the effectiveness would be greatly reduced and might not achieve the expected results," Li Ruobing explained.
"In that case, it seems there's no hope for someone of my age," Uncle Zhu expressed deep regret.
Quickly, Li Ruobing added, "Not necessarily. Perhaps in the future, we can develop new drugs that would be effective for someone of your age."
"Alright, alright, I understand. Even if I can't be saved, if my descendants can be saved, that's also good. I am happy about it," Uncle Zhu waved his hand and looked at Wei Gang. "Xiao Wei, they have developed something so important and made such a significant contribution to the world. Can we let go of the past and not hold them accountable for what happened before?"
Wei Gang hesitated, "Well, since you put it that way, we won't pursue the things they did in the past."
Uncle Zhu nodded, "That's good. Xiao Wei, in the future, don't make things difficult for them anymore, and don't try to take what others have worked hard to research. Otherwise, what's the difference between us and bandits?"
Wei Gang's face alternated between red and white. He reluctantly agreed and said, "Alright."
Uncle Zhu turned to Li Ruobing and Qin Yan, "So, can you forgive Director Wei's actions earlier and cooperate with the Sky Shield Bureau? For example, by providing them with the drug you mentioned earlier. Of course, we won't take your things for free and will pay you according to the price you set."
Li Ruobing looked at Qin Yan, wanting to hear his opinion. Considering the current situation, Qin Yan thought that avoiding any involvement with the Sky Shield Bureau was no longer possible. If they were sincere, this condition could be acceptable. He said, "We need to discuss this in more detail after we return. I think it shouldn't be a problem."
"Alright, we'll wait for your decision. I look forward to your good news," Uncle Zhu said as he stood up and walked towards Li Ruobing and Qin Yan. They stood up and shook hands with Uncle Zhu.
"Let's settle it like this. Director Wei will discuss the details of the cooperation with you in the future. I'm not feeling well, so I won't continue to accompany you here," Uncle Zhu said as he wobbled towards the door. Someone rushed to support him and walked alongside him.
"If only I were younger, I could have become one of those supernaturals and used those magical spells. Haha..." Uncle Zhu sighed with emotion as he disappeared from the conference room. The others in the room followed suit and left one by one, leaving the once bustling conference room empty.
Despite some twists and turns, Qin Yan and Li Ruobing's mission to attend the meeting had been accomplished. They both breathed a sigh of relief. Just then, Wei Gang's somber voice rang out, "You two better hurry back."
"Huh?" Qin Yan and Li Ruobing looked at Wei Gang, who was still in the meeting room, puzzled as to why he was saying this.
Wei Gang looked uncomfortable as he said, "Actually, during the time you were here for the meeting, the leader of the 'Chi You' organization, Yi Tianchou, has been leading an attack on your Academy of Supernaturals."
"What?" Li Ruobing finally realized they had fallen into a trap. "If that's the case, why did you just ask our academy to join your Sky Shield Bureau? If the 'Chi You' organization destroys our academy, you won't get anything."
Wei Gang awkwardly explained, "Actually, we did that as a precaution. Yi Tianchou, the leader of the 'Chi You' organization, told me that their target this time is the divine beast 'Di Jiang.' They will try not to harm the people in your academy and will immediately retreat once they obtain the divine beast 'Di Jiang,' without causing any damage to your academy."