Chapter 333: Chapter 296: Meeting Feng Tingyue_1
Yan Xing could only comfort Tong Yitong in this way.
Moreover, his situation was indeed different from Tong Yitong’s. He couldn’t use his own experience to explain this kind of transformation.
Yan Xing’s acquisition of power was gradual, progressing one level at a time. And he even had mentors of Count Theodore and Hibel’s caliber guiding him, so everything fell into place naturally.
Whereas Tong Yitong’s situation was similar to Demonization. She suddenly acquired great power, which naturally had a big impact on her body and mind.
Tong Yitong took the apple Yan Xing handed her, and a blade of ice formed in her hand.
This time she didn’t attack Yan Xing, but rather used the ice blade to carefully peel the apple.
Finally, she divided the peeled apple in half and handed one half to Yan Xing. "Alright, I’ll trust you for now. I must be very dangerous at the moment. All sorts of crazy thoughts keep emerging in my mind.
What should I do?
Before you came, Captain Feng asked me a lot about what happened that night.
She must have learned something."
Yan Xing took the apple and bit into it. The juice was sweet and refreshing.
Once the trade routes are open, I could arrange a batch of fruits for the Eternal Merchant Guild to sell.
They’re giving their all for me, so I should give them a taste of sweetness.
His thoughts had wandered a bit too far.
Yan Xing took another bite of the apple and, while eating, said to Tong Yitong, "If they know, they know. After all, with so many things going on, one more doesn’t make a difference.
If Feng Tingyue... or anyone else asks you anything, just point them in my direction, let them come to me.
You, focus on recovering and getting familiar with your new abilities.
You’ll need to be more careful from now on.
This isn’t our homeland, and I have a feeling that this matter isn’t over yet."
Tong Yitong also ate the apple and reflected on her kidnapping. After Yan Xing spoke, she replied, "I understand. The people who captured me... I don’t think they were ordinary kidnappers."
"Of course they weren’t ordinary kidnappers," Yan Xing said. "That facility had been there for years. That is to say, we stumbled upon it by accident, and it seems their organization was also interested in this island.
At present, it’s still uncertain whether these people have any connection to the Zhao Family.
I’ve already asked Feng Tingyue to look into it.
It’s just a pity that the facility was flooded by the sea. I’m not sure if we’ll be able to find any useful clues.
You don’t have to worry about this. Concentrate on healing. I still have lots of work for you to do."
"Yes, Boss," Tong Yitong agreed readily, as if she had returned to her former self.
After finishing the apples, Yan Xing chatted with Tong Yitong about some company business and then left the hospital room.
Seeing Feng Tingyue still waiting outside, he said to her, "Let’s go to my office. I have some things to discuss with you as well. Let’s have a good talk."
"Yes, Director Yan."
The entire Griffon breeding research facility was now a large construction site.
Cargo ships at the dock brought building materials and equipment from the mainland, and trucks transported containers back and forth between the facility and the dock.
Thunderous Company had ample funding, which accelerated the progress of all construction projects.
It was estimated that, in three months, some of the main functional facilities could be put to use.
Then, research on the Griffons could officially begin.
After that, it would be the continued construction of auxiliary facilities, as well as the tourist attractions and supporting infrastructure following the opening of Gryphon Island to the public.
At present, Thunderous Company’s temporary office was set up in an existing villa on the island. As the chairman of Thunderous Company, Yan Xing naturally had his own office here.
The room wasn’t large but was very clean. Yan Xing sat down as Feng Tingyue closed the door and took a seat opposite the desk.
"Is there a listening device here?" Yan Xing asked first. "The matters we are going to discuss are very sensitive."
Feng Tingyue could feel... something big was coming.
She said solemnly, "Director Yan knows what kind of background our Renlun Investment Bank has.
We place a high value on our commitments and will not interfere with your life in any way, and certainly will not do anything to damage the trust between us.
This room is checked multiple times a day, and our staff conducts a sweep each time.
At the beginning, we would find listening devices every day, but these days none have been found. Please rest assured of our professional level, Director Yan."
Yan Xing was absolutely confident in the professional level of Renlun Investment Bank.
Just like entrusting the island’s construction projects to Renlun Investment Bank—with so many people working here and the Griffon flying in the sky—yet not a whisper about it was heard on any external media platforms.
Clearly, professionals are professionals. Their secrecy measures are impeccable.
Tong Yitong’s abduction wasn’t their fault.
Since there are no listening devices here, whatever we discuss will remain between us.
Yan Xing placed the Magical Protective Plate he brought casually on the office desk and said to Feng Tingyue, "Concerning what happened to Tong Yitong, I hope you will not seek her out for questioning.
She knows nothing, and I also don’t intend to tell you now.
Of course, if you find out anything on your own, I won’t interfere."
Feng Tingyue could detect the dissatisfaction in Yan Xing’s tone.
She knew she had overstepped her boundaries in this instance. It was just that during the search of the underground facility, many things found there couldn’t be explained by conventional means. For example, many people inside had died from being pierced by ice. The large hole torn in the roof of the base didn’t look like it was made by explosives either, not to mention the twisted steel bars and concrete ground to dust. This supernatural phenomenon was definitely related to Yan Xing. Wanting to investigate thoroughly, Feng Tingyue had privately questioned Tong Yitong before Yan Xing arrived.
"I’m sorry, Director Yan." Aware of her mistake and the company’s high regard for Yan Xing, Feng Tingyue immediately stood up and apologized, "I promise such an incident will never happen again."
"Sit down..." Yan Xing didn’t intend to pursue the matter, as Feng Tingyue hadn’t learned anything anyway. After Feng Tingyue sat down, Yan Xing continued, "Tong Yitong’s body has undergone significant changes, and this is when she needs help the most.
If she’s not guided properly, she might go astray.
I’ve already talked to her, and she will cooperate with your examination of her body.
Whatever you research and find, it’s all yours."
"Really?" Feng Tingyue had braced herself for a scolding from Yan Xing and punishment from the company upon her return; she hadn’t expected such a pleasant surprise. Many strange phenomena had appeared around Tong Yitong’s body while she was unconscious. Combined with the discoveries from the search of the underground base, many things could be inferred. At the very least, it was clear that Tong Yitong was no longer an ordinary human. But because of Tong Yitong’s relationship with Yan Xing, they hadn’t dared to do anything too drastic. Now that Yan Xing was actually allowing Tong Yitong to cooperate with their research, this was an absolutely tremendous gain!
Yan Xing answered, "Of course, it’s true... Little Tong is a good, innocent girl. I oversimplified some matters, which made her suffer because of me.
If I had a chance to do it over, I wouldn’t have let her come to Gryphon Island.
A normal life would suit her better.
But since things have happened, I will take full responsibility.
Take good care of her and provide proper guidance. You’re more professional than I am in this regard."