Chapter 366 Swallowing the Cake

Sorokin's disappearance and the collapse of the Infinite Consortium had some impact on the interstellar society's economy. However, the downfall of one oligarchy meant the rise of a group of giants. Many forces absorbed the Infinite Consortium's resources, completed the transition, and filled the business vacuum left by its collapse, continuing to maintain various services for interstellar society.

In this competition to divide the cake, the Germination Financial Group relied on Black Star's shareholder status and the armed advantage of the legion to inherit many of the Infinite Consortium's trump card businesses and a large number of talents. It swallowed everything in one go, almost becoming a fat man in one bite, its scale expanding rapidly and its stock price soaring.

After this ordeal, although the Infinite Consortium retained its last bit of industry and survived the turmoil with difficulty, it was also severely weakened, with only a few of Sorokin's elite children sticking to the family business.

But even with the Infinite Consortium broken down like this, it only fell from the position of a top-tier universe-level financial group, barely able to rank among the first-class starfield-level large financial groups, which shows how rich Sorokin's years of hard work had accumulated. In terms of making money in an upright manner, perhaps no one among the Super A grades is more capable than him.

If it weren't for the fact that Sorokin couldn't show up in public, Han Xiao would almost want him to serve as the legion's business sector leader. He had already confirmed that making money was truly one of Sorokin's few hobbies.

According to Sorokin himself, the growth of money is visible to the naked eye and much easier than the improvement of strength. He loves this positive feedback mechanism of snowballing growth. The rise of assets makes him feel physically and mentally happy.

However, Han Xiao didn't plan to let Sorokin be idle, so he simply had Sorokin handle some commercial affairs behind the scenes, transforming from a boss into a combination of senior consultant and professional manager, from working for others to working for himself.

Anyway, this guy likes to make money, and he's idle anyway. Letting him continue to promote his hobby is also a form of entertainment. At worst, he could give Sorokin some on-paper dividends... anyway, he has nowhere to spend them.

In Han Xiao's opinion, the most unlucky ones were the players of the Infinite Consortium. When the new version is launched and they come back to take a look, their reactions will probably be exactly the same...

Where's my faction? Such a big faction?!

Han Xiao just thinks about it and feels so envious... cough, so miserable.

It seems that he must use a warm embrace to take in these homeless leeks and let them feel that there is true love in the world.

On the other side, after the Crimson Dynasty issued a wanted order for Sorokin, the Gaud incident seemed to have finally settled, and the empire had no further actions, returning to calm.

The focus of interstellar society then shifted away, returning to the development of the Shattered Star Ring. The fourth phase of exploration had ended, ending with the withdrawal of the Super Star Cluster Alliance. Next, there would be the fifth, sixth phases of exploration, and so on, all themed around peaceful development. Subsequent development would basically have little to do with the Super A Grade allies.

Several months later, the Germination Financial Group finally digested the Infinite Consortium's "legacy" and finally presented Han Xiao with a detailed report.

...

Black Star Palace, Legion Commander's office.

Han Xiao carefully browsed the financial group's report on the screen. After a long time, he nodded in satisfaction and looked at Sylvia in front of him, as well as Invidia's remote projection.

"You've done a great job. By annexing these businesses of the Infinite Consortium, the legion's process of expanding branches in various starfields has been greatly advanced, saving them at least twenty years."

"This is all thanks to your wise leadership. You are the beacon of the legion, guiding us in the direction we are going," Sylvia said with a flattering smile.

Han Xiao rubbed the back of his hand. "I see in the report that we have recruited some of Sorokin's children, and some of them even took the initiative to jump ship..."

"That's because your personal charm is irresistible," Sylvia said, licking him again.

Han Xiao looked at her strangely.

Has this woman changed her sex today? Isn't she usually indifferent to me?

Han Xiao ignored her and turned to look at Invidia. "What are you planning to do with Sorokin's children?"

Invidia stroked his mustache and said slowly, "Although Sorokin is a fugitive, his children are basically innocent. Many of them have been receiving elite training and serving as senior executives in the Infinite Consortium. They are highly capable. Absorbing these people is a supplement to the Germination Financial Group. Of course, I will have them take exams and limit the power in their hands, distributing them in management positions at all levels."

"Well, do as you say."

Han Xiao's face remained unchanged, but he was a little puzzled in his heart.

Is this wave of operations considered recognizing the enemy as a father?

Well, I feel that with Sorokin's character, the birth of these children was only to cultivate assistants and there wouldn't be much emotion.

It is common for Super A Grades to breed offspring as assistants, but most people normally have children. In order to improve efficiency, they may engage in multi-person exercises. Extreme practices like the Beast Ancestor's are unique to this era.

"The descendants are indeed good. They can be customized and cultivated from an early age. Maybe I should have children too..." Han Xiao muttered to himself.

Sylvia's eyes suddenly lit up, and she blurted out:

"I'm willing! Maternity leave is also fake, I don't mind!"

Han Xiao was so shocked that he almost slipped under the table.

No, are you so crazy for leave now?

Not only do you want to take a vacation, but you also want to sleep with the boss. How can there be such a cheap thing? Tsk!

Invidia coughed next to him and whispered, "If you want to take maternity leave, I can actually help..."

Sylvia glared at him, "Dream on, get out!"

Invidia's expression froze. Under Han Xiao's meaningful gaze, he tactfully went offline.

Only the two of them were left in the room. Sylvia suddenly smiled charmingly, twisted her waist and walked to Han Xiao, supporting the table with her hands, leaning forward, her lips touching Han Xiao's ear, and gently exhaling, "I wasn't joking just now, do you have any thoughts about me?"

"Are you in heat? It seems that I have to remember this day, calculate your cycle, and avoid you in the future."

Han Xiao was thoughtful.

Sylvia's face twitched, her smile stiffened, and she forced herself not to explode. She said softly, "Don't you really know how charming you are? My admiration for you has long been flooded. Can you bear to treat me like this?"

"Stop with this routine, it doesn't work on me. Speak your mind."

Han Xiao was unmoved, slapped Sylvia's forehead, and pushed her head away.

What's going on? I'm a serious person, deeply educated by socialism, and I never do that set of having the secretary do things when there are things to do, and doing the secretary when there is nothing to do. I'm a very upright person.

She usually doesn't give me a good look, but today she has turned into a soulless flattery machine. There is nothing to be diligent about if you are not a traitor, this person must have something to ask me today.

Sylvia's face collapsed, kicked Han Xiao's calf hard, then grinned and rubbed her toes, annoyed:

"I have been the chief officer for decades, and you just use me as a tool, is that okay! I really can't stand it anymore, I want to change to another position!"

Han Xiao thought that was right. Although Sylvia is very loyal, she has been a tool for a long time, and she also has opinions in her heart. Especially since a Calamity Grade's lifespan is far less than a Super A Grade's. Basically, she has invested her best youth in the legion's cause.

He usually says that the hairline is the durability value of cadres, but Han Xiao feels that he is still very humane. As long as the requirements are reasonable, he will not really treat cadres as tools.

"Then what do you want to do?"

"I want you to teach me how to be a Super A!"

"What?" Han Xiao thought he had heard it wrong.

"I have done my best for the legion and wasted my good time, but you are not even willing to teach me!" Sylvia pouted.

"That's not the case, but Super A Grades pay attention to talent. Even if I teach you, your hope is not great..." Han Xiao said helplessly.

"No matter what, I want you to teach me!"

Sylvia grabbed Han Xiao's arm and shook it like a spoiled child. In front of outsiders, she is a decisive, capable, and sophisticated chief officer, but in front of Han Xiao, she will occasionally be like she was at the beginning, just a little girl pestering her teacher.

"Okay, okay, after the handover is complete, you can come back to me and continue to be a student," Han Xiao had to agree.

Hearing this, Sylvia raised a bright smile, kissed Han Xiao on the cheek, and then ran away like a thief who had stolen a chicken.

When she reached the door, Sylvia paused, turned back and smiled, like a lively elf, her face slightly red, and her tone playful.

"About the previous proposal, I really wasn't joking."

After speaking, without waiting for Han Xiao's reaction, she ran away quickly.

"Tsk, I believe you, you little goblin," Han Xiao shook his head and wiped off the lipstick mark on his face.

Thinking of his previous life, Sylvia could only wander aimlessly in the universe after her father was imprisoned, but now the legion has given her a home, allowing her to have a goal to strive for. Han Xiao couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

Unknowingly, the fate of many people has changed because of him.

"Sylvia's potential should not be enough to reach the Super A Grade, but nothing is absolute. Even Kele and Bayern, such noobs, can be Super A Grades. With my training, Sylvia may not have hope... Let's see if I can teach her some knowledge from Jie Bao."

Han Xiao nodded secretly.

"Di di di..."

At this moment, the communicator suddenly rang. He took it out and took a look. It was actually Ames's communication.

Sylvia had just left, and Ames's deadly series of calls came?

"How can it be such a coincidence? Could this be a woman's sixth sense?"

Han Xiao shuddered secretly.

He calmed down and answered the communication.

Ames's figure appeared on the screen, holding her cheek with one hand, with an elegant smile on her face.

"It's been a while since I saw you, do you want to come over and chat with me? Iso brewed a batch of new wine."

"Is that all? No, no!"

"Also... I miss you just a little bit." Ames blinked her eyes.

"Let's go."

Han Xiao said nothing and directly changed into the Emperor.

In the past few years, apart from the regular meetings, he hadn't met Ames privately. He had been busy planning conspiracies and researching machinery. He felt a little guilty. Moreover, after just completing a major event, he also needed some adjustment.