Resurrection Empire-Chapter 876 - 337: The Stench of Decay (Part 2)

"Although my daughter has never spoken of it, I know she is interested in Ren Zhong. As for Ren Zhong, I can be sure he doesn't dislike my daughter. So if it is just to use me to establish a connection between Ren Zhong and the Ma family, I think it is feasible."

Due to the collapse of the wrist watch system, the brainwave reading device and bone conduction headphones have yet to be modified, so Ma Dafu cannot chat with the other party while contacting Ren Zhong to consult his opinion.

He can only make decisions based on his own judgment.

Old Ma thinks it is not only feasible but also very necessary.

Ren Zhong needs to climb up quickly. At this time, gaining the Ma family's protection and assistance is very valuable.

So, Old Ma took the initiative to make a decision.

The result was that Ren Zhong received a call from Ma Xiaocheng.

After listening to the self-introduction and straightforward explanation of intent from the other party, Ren Zhong decided to feign ignorance.

"Minister Ma, thank you for your appreciation, but I think you might be grasping at straws. I merely wrote an article out of personal interest, but it's not systematic, nothing comparable to real professionals. I'm afraid I can't solve the current problem."

"You already know what's happening?"

Ren Zhong: "What do I know?"

In the past, almost no one could play dumb under the eyes of the "Net", but now Ren Zhong can blissfully be a riddle master.

Ma Xiaocheng, evidently not as emotionally astute as Ren Zhong, said directly: "Was it Ying Hao who told you?"

Ren Zhong: "Told me what?"

"The 'Net' malfunction, and that we need to form a technical team to fix it as soon as possible."

Ren Zhong shook his head in the air: "Didn't know before, but now I do."

"You..."

"Additionally, I know the rules of Deep Communication Group. Only core members of the Ma family can join key departments. I'm afraid I don't meet the standards."

Ma Xiaocheng: "We've already communicated with Ma Dafu and his daughter, you can choose to marry Ma Xiaoling…"

Ren Zhong replied firmly, "I refuse. Ma Xiaoling is my friend, close buddy, and dear pal. I don't deny there are indeed some feelings between us, but I absolutely cannot force myself into marriage for such absurd reasons. I have my principles, and this proposal is an insult to my character."

He had done things against his will before, but it didn't mean he would always live against his conscience.

Now he dares to confidently display his "naivety" and inexplicable "stubbornness."

"You…" Ma Xiaocheng was caught off guard by this, "Don't you want to become a Seventh Level Citizen?"

"If by my own ability, I think it's fine. But if I have to sacrifice my feelings, do something against my conscience, then sorry. This Seventh Level Citizen privilege has no allure for me. You must have investigated me, you should know, I can get by quite well without relying on Deep Communication Group."

At this point in the conversation, Ren Zhong had already cornered Ma Xiaocheng.

With the collapse of the "Net" leading to a desperate situation, Deep Communication Group had nowhere to turn.

They will certainly set aside their former pride, actively break their centuries-old rules, and relax restrictions on bloodline and status, inviting outsiders to join key departments as employees.

Ren Zhong's persistence is not deliberately obstructive.

In a narrow sense, he is trying to shake the foundation of Deep Communication Ma family.

In a broader sense, he is using his own value to force open a new breach in the class system established by the Nine Corporations based on bloodline and citizenship inheritance.

"The dyke of a thousand miles fails because of ants" has always been true since ancient times.

Ren Zhong is this truth.

Ma Xiaocheng: "I need to think about it first."

Nearly fifteen minutes passed, then Ma Xiaocheng called Ren Zhong again, "Okay, you can directly join my department."

Ren Zhong: "Seventh Level Citizen then? Do I have to produce results to qualify? Then I might not be able to, your people couldn't solve it, I don't think I can manage it immediately, it's just a pipe dream."

Ma Xiaocheng gritted his teeth: "Deep Communication Group is now initiating a vote in the cabinet to promote you to the Seventh Level Citizen. As for the power of a Seventh Level Citizen, I think you should be very clear."

Ren Zhong replied straightforwardly, "Okay."

"Then please stand by, our people will arrive at your company in five minutes, and you will head to Shendu City immediately after meeting."

Just as Ma Xiaocheng said, Ren Zhong indeed needs the Seventh Level Citizen as a cloak of authority.