Chapter 236 Be Prepared, Onward to the Capital (1/2)

This kangaroo was incredibly strong.

Even Dumby would have had difficulties fighting against it if Dumby didn't use his Blood-Thread Heart, an ability that would deal 1,000 in damage to the enemy and 800 in damage to himself.

Getting into a melee battle while possessing a sixth sense was too much of an advantage.

It would be able to predict every move its opponents would make. How would it be possible to fight against it?

The only way to win would be to move faster than its sixth sense or to use an ability that suppressed the effects of the sixth sense.

When Ji Hanwu looked at Zhao Guangyi, who was lying on the floor, he sighed and said, ”What am I going to do with you?”

Zhao Guangyi trembled, not daring to speak.

”I was the one who helped you pay off your father's three million dollar gambling debt, right?” Ji Hanwu said softly.

”Yes…” Zhao Guangyi lowered his head even more.

”I've given you a fair salary, and I trained you as one of my trusted aides. However, you've greatly disappointed me.” Ji Hanwu spoke very calmly.

Zhao Guangyi didn't dare to speak.

”Sigh.” Ji Hanwu stared at Zhao Guangyi and slowly said, ”Do you know what I hate most? It's understandable if you wanted to leave. You could've gone anywhere you wanted, and I wouldn't have bothered you. But you shouldn't have taken those documents. That was your mistake.”

”Chairman Ji, please give me another chance.” Zhao Guangyi bowed towards Ji Hanwu.

”Little Peng, if it were you, how would you handle this?” Ji Hanwu turned around and asked Gao Peng, who was next to him.

Gao Peng hadn't expected Grandpa to suddenly ask for his opinion. Gao Peng lowered his head and exchanged a glance with Zhao Guangyi.

Xu Qingzhi and Xu Heti both looked at Gao Peng. They were both curious as to what Gao Peng would say.

Gao Peng was silent for a while. He then muttered, ”Make an example out of him.”

Zhao Guangyi's face turned pale. He started to plead, ”I was wrong. Please, Master Gao, Chairman Ji, I've worked for many years with the Southern Sky Group. I have given my blood, sweat, and tears for this company.”

Xu Heti felt a bit surprised. He hadn't expected Gao Peng to act so firmly. He had thought that Gao Peng would tell him to go easy on Zhao Guangyi.

Gao Peng let out a long sigh. He struggled with his thoughts, then made a final decision. It was wartime, after all. Desperate times called for desperate measures.

Since he had already said it, it was reasonable to elaborate, ”Grandpa, we cannot set a bad precedent. If we forgive someone who betrayed the company, what would other people think? People would be lining up to betray the Southern Sky Group! Since they could just ask for forgiveness if they're caught.” Gao Peng turned to look at Zhao Guangyi and then asked, ”Department head Zhao, how old are you?”

Zhao Guangyi hid the grievances in his heart and said, ”I have been in the Southern Sky Group for 18 years. I turn 40 this year.”

”40 years old… You're already 40 years old. Why do you behave as if you were three? Choosing to do something without considering the consequences.”

Xu Qingzhi giggled. She realized that it might have been a bit inappropriate for the occasion, so she held back the laughter.

”It was a momentary mistake,” Zhao Guangyi pleaded.

Ji Hanwu didn't even glance at Zhao Guangyi. He turned his gaze towards Gao Peng and gave a comment on his grandson's opinion. ”Good thinking. If we were living in a peaceful era, we would, of course, let the law take its course, but we're living in a new world now.”

Ji Hanwu turned to look at Zhao Guangyi. ”Since you're old, I won't take any actions against your family.”

When Zhao Guangyi heard this, he knew that he wouldn't be able to escape death that day. He forced a bitter smile and said, ”Thank you, Chairman Ji, for your mercy.”

Ji Hanwu waved his hands and indicated for Xu Heti to bring Zhao Guangyi downstairs. ”Make sure there are no loose ends. If anyone asks, tell them it was an experiment gone wrong, and he, unfortunately, died at his post.”

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As Gao Peng grew older, Ji Hanwu would let him grow familiar with the darker side of the company.