It was evident that Shen Lin had long admired Wu Hao’s skills and strength, while also feeling deeply shocked. Wu Hao’s power seed to go beyond Shen Lin’s understanding of what humans were capable of.
Now, hearing Wu Hao say there was a chance for him to beco strong too, Shen Lin naturally felt very excited. However, he also understood that since Wu Hao was asking him such a question, and Wu Hao not only possessed great strength himself but could also bestow it on others, it implied that Wu Hao had an extraordinary identity and background.
Now, with Wu Hao calling him alone to discuss this matter, two possibilities ca to mind: first, Wu Hao intended to give him an opportunity to grow stronger; second, it was Wu Hao’s indirect way of telling him that, should he agree, he would have to pay a price.
Shen Lin understood that the only thing he could offer in return was his loyalty to Wu Hao. He wasn’t a fool and easily caught on to the underlying ssage in Wu Hao’s words.
However, Shen Lin didn’t feel any resistance to pledging loyalty to Wu Hao. Having worked for him as a security guard for his parents for so ti, Shen Lin had gained so understanding of Wu Hao’s character. Thus, he wasn’t too worried that Wu Hao would make him do sothing that would violate his principles, such as harming innocent people or endangering national security.
If Wu Hao were truly that kind of person, Shen Lin figured he would have known by now, after spending so much ti with him. But he had never seen Wu Hao engage in such activities.
If there was one exception, it would be the ti in Hong Kong when Wu Hao, through so unknown ans, completely destroyed a family that had been established there for decades.
It was precisely that incident that gave Shen Lin and the other security personnel responsible for his family’s safety a rough idea of the trendous power behind Wu Hao.
At this mont, upon hearing Shen Lin ask if he could beco as powerful as him, Wu Hao shook his head lightly and said, “For now, I can only help you beco several tis stronger than you are now. As for having strength on par with mine, I’m afraid I can’t do that. Over ti, you’ll understand the reasons, but if you can’t stay by my side for long, you won’t have the chance to learn.”
Wu Hao’s words served both as an explanation and a warning. His aning was clear: while he could help Shen Lin beco much stronger, betrayal would naturally co with severe consequences.
Shen Lin was no fool and understood the ssage. “Boss, don’t worry. As long as you don’t ask to do anything that endangers the nation or goes against my principles, I won’t hesitate. Otherwise, you’re free to deal with as you see fit.”
Shen Lin made his bottom line clear: if Wu Hao truly engaged in illegal activities that threatened national security, he wouldn’t agree, even if it ant he might not survive the day.
“Very well. Since you’ve said that, I’ll be candid with you. I want you to beco stronger not to carry out any activities that would endanger the country. After all, I’m also a part of China. What I need from you is simple: continue protecting my family. Helping you grow stronger is to enhance your capabilities. In fact, I called you here today to convey a ssage to the rest of the security team through you. Those willing to stay with will have this opportunity, though they’ll lose so of their freedom. For those who aren’t interested, I won’t force them; they can continue their current duties and leave whenever they wish.”
Wu Hao’s explanation was thorough. His true motive in enhancing Shen Lin and the others’ strength was to bolster the protection of his family.
Wu Hao feared no one directly, but his family was his only weakness. To prevent any future regrets, he had to take precautions. Wu Hao didn’t want to wait for sothing to happen before regretting his lack of foresight.
This showed that Wu Hao was a cautious and ticulous person.
After Wu Hao clarified his intentions, Shen Lin no longer had any doubts. He committed Wu Hao’s instructions to mory, planning to share them with the other security personnel once he returned to the estate.
Speaking of the estate, it’s worth ntioning the resort in Wu Hao’s hotown. Originally, the developnt of the resort in Sanxi Village was intended to transform it into a major tourist destination. However, as the construction neared completion, few believed in that vision anymore.
Everyone in Sanxi Village and the surrounding areas knew about Wu Hao, the super-rich man from the village. Why “super-rich”? The answer was simple: Wu Hao’s investnts in soccer and other industries had already been widely reported in the news.
Adding to this were the wild rumors circulating among the locals. With each retelling, the story grew more exaggerated. So even went so far as to depict Wu Hao as a divine being, like a god of wealth descended from the heavens.
After all these rumors, most people understood that Wu Hao was spending a fortune to build a private estate in Sanxi Village.
From the beginning, few believed that building a resort here could attract tourists, and now they felt vindicated. Wu Hao himself never planned to profit from the resort.
The hotels and clubs being built would eventually serve only his staff and businesses. The priority was exclusivity, and as for opening to the public, that was out of the question.
However, the residential area built around the estate to house villagers had beco bustling and prosperous, turning into a new comrcial hub for nearby towns. The public facilities, whether the streets or the trade zones, were not only better than the neighboring towns but even rivaled those in the city.
And this was before the estate had even officially opened. In another year or two, the area would likely beco even more prosperous, all thanks to the resort Wu Hao had built and the surrounding industries it had stimulated.
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