After Becoming an Alpha Upon Meeting an Alpha - Chapter 15

The young master of the Tao family, Tao Yi, was a wastrel just like the previous Su Cha. However, because both of them had an outstanding older brother above them, the two had many topics they could talk about.

Later, though, because Su Cha fell in love with Qu Yanting and did many crazed things for her, Tao Yi could not stop her no matter how he tried to persuade her. Gradually, Tao Yi distanced himself from her.

Before Su Cha transmigrated over, the two of them had already spoken very little.

She had simply not expected that at a time like this, the only person who came to help her would actually be Tao Yi.

Su Cha let out a soft sigh. Looking at Tao Yi, who was still sitting on her blacklist, and thinking of how, in the original novel, he had driven a mecha into the Zerg to save his older brother and exchanged his self-destruction for Tao Cheng’s safety, Su Cha felt even more unable to bear it.

She pulled him out of the blacklist. The very next moment, his call came through.

Tao Yi had not expected the call to actually connect this time. Thinking of the hundreds of calls he had made before, his tone was not very good as he muttered, “So you’re not dead yet. I thought after you got kicked out, you disappeared into the universe and turned into cosmic dust.”

Su Cha: “…emmm.”

With this kind of tsundere personality, no wonder he had been able to play together with the original owner.

Tao Yi knew he had said the wrong thing, but he could not bring himself to apologize. He could only change the subject. “That person from the Qu family didn’t come looking for you?”

Su Cha said, “No.”

Forget looking for her. Qu Yanting had not even sent her a message.

As for the two lackeys she had before, Su Cha had blocked them as soon as she returned home. Stay away from people like that and protect your life.

Tao Yi gritted his teeth and spat fiercely before complaining, “I told you long ago that person was unreliable. She only took a fancy to the power your status could bring her. Now that your status is gone, you’re useless to her, so of course she threw you away.”

“If you still can’t figure things out this time, I really won’t pay attention to you anymore.”

If things had already reached this point and Su Cha still wanted to go back and be a licking dog, then Tao Yi truly would not treat her as a friend anymore. It was too humiliating.

Su Cha chuckled and comforted him, “Don’t worry. I’ve already seen through her.”

She did not want to bring up Qu Yanting. After all, that person was one of the protagonists of this book. Although Su Cha had already stirred up the plot, facing the protagonist of the book was still very dangerous.

Whether for herself or for Tao Yi, she did not want to get too close to Qu Yanting. It would be best if they never met again.

“I heard you sent me something? What did you send?”

“You heartless thing. You only care about the stuff.”

Tao Yi shot her a sour look and said, “Wasn’t it because I saw you ordering things from my family’s online commercial street that I found out you didn’t have anything over there? I sent you some daily necessities, as well as some things your planet can use right now.”

“No one has gone to your place for hundreds of years, so the shield definitely has no energy left. I sent you two boxes of energy packs. I also took a newly made robot from the family warehouse. They should at least help maintain safety on your side.”

The things Tao Yi sent were indeed exactly what Su Cha could use. Su Cha was not polite either. Tao Yi and the original owner had been friends since kindergarten.

They could be considered childhood sweethearts. If not for the fact that the original owner did not like Tao Yi’s tsundere personality and burly-man vibe, their two families would almost have arranged an engagement.

Although Tao Yi was physically strong and not simple-minded either, he was stubbornly principled. He had always believed that friends should be given two chances, and that one should not easily give up a friendship over one incident.

That was why Su Cha had taken advantage of the benefits of friendship.

Moreover, for the sake of goods safety, the Tao family had specially built a courier service. It specialized in delivering Tao family goods, and occasionally accepted orders from other families too.

This courier service was managed by Tao Yi, which was why he could so easily send over such a large pile of things.

“Thanks. These are all things I really need. I know I don’t have money to pay you back right now. How about this? Once the food I’m growing comes out, I’ll mail some to you right away.”

Tao Yi did not care about these things. He waved his hand. “I said I’m giving them to you, so they’re yours. Money isn’t important. If you really grow something, then when the time comes, I’ll be the one clinging to you. I’ll pay to buy it.”

Su Cha was not someone who let her friends suffer losses either. She waved generously. “Why talk about that? Since I said we’re friends, if I say I’m giving it to you, then I’m giving it to you. Am I not allowed to give my friend something?”

“You give me what I need, and I give you what you need. Only with back-and-forth can we be friends.”

Although she knew Tao Yi refused because he wanted her to sell it for money, she was more willing to use it as a favor. Money could be earned again, but friends were rare.

Su Cha had 66 bring over all the Zhuyu grass it had cut. Because there had only been one seed at first, she later felt around and pulled out another ten seeds. After that, the energy was insufficient. If she wanted more seeds, she would have to find more Zerg.

Fortunately, not only did Zhuyu grass look like chives, even its nature was like chives. As long as the roots were not pulled out, it could grow endlessly.

66 walked over holding a bunch of Zhuyu grass. Without even looking, Su Cha directly placed the bundle into an opened delivery box. Originally, this box had contained the nutrient solution Tao Yi sent over, and it had a preservation function.

“You can stir-fry this with eggs, or you can eat it raw. It can fill your stomach. One stalk per meal is enough. You can also eat a whole handful, but that would be a little wasteful.”

After packing it, she handed the box to the courier, ignoring the courier’s conflicted and pained gaze, and reminded him, “After you finish eating it, tell me. Also, remember to find a way to mail me some more seeds, and there may be other things I’ll buy too.”

“You want me to build a courier station in such a remote place? That won’t make money, and it isn’t safe.”

Tao Yi understood what Su Cha meant. It was just that he was still the boss, and he had to consider the safety of his employees.

“This place will become safe very soon.”

Su Cha looked at him meaningfully. Tao Yi immediately understood what she meant. A planet that could grow plants was extremely rare. Even if it was a border planet, once it was exposed, the empire would immediately send troops to protect it.

Although the planet currently belonged to Su Cha, if she did not have real ability, she would still only become a planet lord with no actual power.

Tao Yi’s expression became solemn. “I’ll keep it secret.”

However, if it was not exposed, how would Su Cha ensure that place became safe?

Su Cha blinked and smiled lightly. “I need your help, Tao Yi.”

Tao Yi asked, “What can I help you with?”

“Help me sell it.”

Su Cha looked at the courier with a smile. Since Tao Yi dared send her here, that proved she was at least trustworthy.

The courier felt a chill crawl up her back under Su Cha’s gaze, as if she had been targeted by a fierce beast.

Tao Yi fell silent again and again.

“Bian.”

“Present.”

Tao Yi issued an order decisively. “I’ll grant you authority. Establish a courier station on a nearby transit planet. Secretly sell all green plants transferred out of Water Blue Planet.”

Bian, the courier, gave a military salute.

“This subordinate understands.”

Tao Yi looked at Su Cha, his eyes sparkling. “I’ll appraise your goods first. After confirming the effects, I’ll send the results to you. That way, if anyone wants to use the fact that they’re unlicensed products to pressure you or attack you in the future, after we appraise them in advance and apply for patents and the like, they won’t succeed.”

Su Cha’s eyes softened. “I’ll have to trouble you.”

She had not thought of all this.

After all, she currently only had one plant. Plant appraisal and patent applications both required at least two types. Only by using backdoor connections could one quickly pass appraisal with only one item.

Right now, Su Cha did not have that kind of background. She only had Tao Yi.

Tao Yi’s gaze flickered. “I just hope you’ll do more big things. Only then will my helping you not be wasted.”

The Tao family had been merchants for generations. They were very rich, and every generation had S-rank alphas appear. However, very few Tao family members joined the military. They did not get involved in power, but the people at the center of power did not intend to let them off.

In recent years, life had not been easy for the Tao family. It was only after Tao Yi’s older brother, Tao Cheng, entered the military that the Tao family’s situation improved quite a bit.

Tao Cheng was a smart person. He knew the Tao family could not have too much say in military matters. Otherwise, they would be targeted by others and then destroyed. So he strongly stopped his younger brother from trying to enter the military and made him focus on business instead.

With his older brother protecting him, Tao Yi had been able to live so comfortably.

However, although Tao Cheng had already reached the position of brigadier general, the Tao family was still within the Council of Elders’ sight. They did not dare take any extra-large steps, afraid they would be cut down.

Recently, Tao Yi had also sensed the pressure on his older brother. That was why he hoped Su Cha could accomplish something big. That way, it could also reduce his brother’s pressure.

But he also truly hoped Su Cha would be well. After all, she could be considered the friend he had known the longest.

Su Cha did not know what he meant, but that did not stop her from knowing his situation. According to the plot she had read in the original novel, the Tao family should currently be under pressure from the Council of Elders.

Tao Cheng would also soon be suspended and investigated because of certain issues. Tao Yi would need to grow up as quickly as possible and become the pillar of the Tao family.

Thinking of the tragic endings of the two brothers, Su Cha subconsciously bit the nail of her thumb and began thinking about how she could save them. These two were both good people.

Under the Tao family’s current circumstances, Tao Yi was still thinking of her and sending her so many things. It showed that he really wanted to reconcile with the original owner.

Seeing Su Cha’s tightly furrowed brows, Tao Yi asked curiously, “What’s wrong? You look like you’re troubled by something.”

Su Cha looked at him and suddenly asked, “If you clearly knew that someone might end up very miserable in the future, but now you wanted to save them, yet you were afraid they would think you were lying, what should you do?”

Tao Yi said without hesitation, “Everyone has their own fate. What he wants to do and what he should do both have their reasons. Maybe this time you save him, but next time he might die in another way.”

“The only thing you can do is try your best to tell him, so you won’t regret it in the future.”

“What you said makes sense.”

Su Cha nodded. “My citizens are here. I’ll hang up first.”

“Okay.”

As soon as Tao Yi ended the call, his light brain received a message from Su Cha.

[If possible, tell your brother not to participate in the upcoming military parade training ceremony.]

Tao Yi scratched his head, not understanding the meaning of those words.

The military parade ceremony was about to begin?

He had not heard his brother say that it was his turn to lead this year. Wasn’t it always led by a major general?