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Chapter 164: Meeting Valerie

When Ling Luxian heard that David wanted to resign, he was a little confused.

Considering that David was at home, it might be that Gloria said something. After all, only Gloria could shake him.

However, it is easy to enter Arasaka but difficult to leave, especially the counterintelligence department.

It doesn't matter. After all, he hasn't reached the upper echelons yet. Even if he is squeezed out of his usefulness and kicked out of Arasaka, there is still a chance that he will not die.

If you reach a high position and then want to quit, the only outcome is death.

Ling Luxian asked: "Can you enter Arasaka whenever you want and leave whenever you want?"

"Ah? What should I do then?" David was disappointed. He had had enough of this kind of life without passion.

Ling Luxian did not continue to attack him, "Wait a while, I will have a reason to kick you out after a while, but now you should just do your job honestly."

"Oh, okay."

Now that he had contacted Ling Luxian, David had a quick bite of breakfast and went back to Arasaka Company to handle his business. After all, everyone was busy, and it would be embarrassing for him to be so leisurely.

At the appointed time, Ling Luxian arrived at the Ganbi Building, not knowing what Valerie was up to.

No matter what she wanted to do, it was exactly what Ling Luxian wanted, so she came to Ganbi Building to check out the place.

After passing through the security gate and entering the lobby, the receptionist asked, "Sir, do you have an appointment?"

Looking at the receptionist dressed in gold, Ling Luxian had wanted to ask her a question for a long time, but he forgot to ask her the last time he came to Ganbi Building.

"Are you guys full-body prostheses? Your whole body is golden, isn't it troublesome in your daily life?"

"Sir, your question is really, uh..."

The receptionist was a little embarrassed. It was the first time she had met someone who asked her such a question. If she was not a guest, asking such a question on the street would be considered harassment.

Seeing the receptionist hesitant to speak, Ling Luxian knew that it obviously had an impact on their daily lives.

It seems that Ganbi Building has caused trouble to many staff members in order to maintain its own status.

"Oh, sorry for being rude." Ling Luxian apologized quickly.

"It's okay sir, do you have an appointment?" The front desk clerk was well trained and recovered immediately.

"I have an appointment with Miss Valerie. Uh... that should be her name, right? If not, then it's V."

Ling Luxian didn't know what name Valerie had registered at this time, and he forgot to ask David before coming.

"Okay." The receptionist checked on the computer and said, "Hello sir, Miss Valerie is waiting for you at the bar counter."

Ling Luxian walked towards the bar, observing the surroundings along the way. When he reached the bar, he saw Valerie, wearing a dress, sitting there quietly.

But that dress is so weird no matter how I look at it. Isn't that the dress I wore at the Sapphire Blue dinner? It's so ugly.

However, when worn on Valerie, it just looked a little weird.

"A glass of Bacchus." Ling Luxian sat on a high stool and smiled at Valerie.

The bartender took out a square glass and poured Tequila de Centenario into it.

I muttered to myself, "Seeing a place like this, drinking this kind of cheap wine, it's really..."

It's no wonder the bartender grumbled. Although the Four Hundred Rabbits Bacchus was the only tequila in the store, it was not considered a very expensive liquor.

The bar gets a commission for every bottle of wine sold, which is related to their own income, so it is understandable that they complain.

Valerie glanced at him and raised the corner of her mouth, "What a coincidence, I also like this brand of tequila."

Ling Lu took the wine glass, took a sip, and it tasted good.

"What do you want from me?" Ling Luxian went straight to the point.

Valerie put down the wine glass in her hand and moved closer to Ling Luxian. "You know about the Frankfurt incident, right?"

Ling Luxian was shocked, thinking that he had been exposed, but he couldn't do that. On the surface, he remained calm and asked, "What's up? What can I do for you?"

"It's like this." Valerie smiled, "I just want to ask you for help."

"Help?" Ling Luxian narrowed his eyes, "How can I help you?"

"Now Jenkins wants me to take the blame, and I thought you have great powers, so please help me plead with the board of directors."

"Why should I help you?" Ling Luxian was afraid that Valerie was plotting something, so he leaned back and kept some distance from Valerie.

"As long as you help me, I can meet any of your requirements." Valerie leaned close to Ling Luxian and said softly.

Ling Luxian laughed. He picked up the wine glass and swirled the wine in it. "Any conditions? Do you think I will believe it?"

Valerie gritted her teeth and said, "Really? We agreed to work together before, why are you turning your back on me now?"

Ling Luxian's eyes flashed with surprise. It seemed that Valerie was really desperate. But even if he wanted to help, he couldn't. He was not from Arasaka.

He quickly regained his composure and said, "This matter involves too much, I can't just help you like this."

"Then what do you want?" Valerie looked at Ling Luxian warily.

"I want you to help me get the security system permissions for the Ganbi Building." Ling Luxian put down his wine glass and stretched out a finger, "As long as you give me this, I will help you."

"That's impossible!" Valerie blurted out, "How can I be so capable as to get the security clearance of the Blue Bi Building? Besides, that's the core secret of the Blue Bi Building, what do you want it for?"

"Forget it then." Ling Luxian stood up and prepared to leave.

"Wait, wait!" Valerie was a little anxious and stopped him quickly, "I can think about it."

After all, Valerie works in intelligence and is a spy chief, so she should be able to do this.

Ling Luxian raised his lips slightly. He knew that Valerie would definitely compromise. As long as she compromised, she would be tied to his boat and couldn't run away.

He turned and sat down again, waiting for Valerie's response.

"Give me a moment." Valerie took a deep breath.

Ling Luxian supported his chin with his hand and smiled meaningfully, "I'm not in a hurry, you can think about it slowly. But you'd better make a decision quickly, otherwise..."

He didn't continue speaking, but picked up the glass and drank it all.

Valerie looked at him, feeling conflicted.

She knew it was a dangerous deal, but if she didn't agree, she might really be used as a scapegoat by Jenkins.

She didn't know why, but every time she met Ling Luxian, she always got the short end of the stick.

However, she was not disgusted, but instead felt a strange feeling in her heart.

"Okay, I promise you." Valerie finally made up her mind.

Ling Luxian nodded with satisfaction, "Then I'll leave it to you."

"This is just the first time. I won't agree to your unreasonable requests next time." Valerie gritted her teeth.

"Yes, yes, yes." Ling Luxian said casually.

But the more casual Ling Luxian was, the more annoyed Valerie became.