Infinite: Starting from Resident Evil

"It sounds like an honor for me." Hearing Alexia's words, Shen Ye sighed, "But arrogance is not a quality a lady should have."

“But pride is,” Alexia corrected his choice of words.

“Alright, proud Miss Alexia.” Shen Ye tilted his head with a hint of helplessness.

After taking a sip of tea, Shen Ye asked another question that had been bothering him.

"How did you know I was here?"

Alexia also picked up her teacup and took a sip, but she really couldn't get used to the inferior tea leaves. She took a small sip and put it back, then said, "The girl named Hayley that you looked for a few days ago, the research institute she works at is funded by my foundation."

"Your...foundation?" Shen Ye didn't ask her why she knew Hailey; that question was too stupid. He was just very interested in the foundation Alexia had mentioned.

Alexia smiled without showing her teeth and nodded, saying, "Yes, my foundation, or more precisely, the Ashford Foundation, which was established in the name of my family."

Even before, after Alexia awoke, she became the de facto controller of Umbrella's American branch. However, under the pressure from the United States, Umbrella's American branch was nominally bankrupt. But even a weakened giant is still a giant, and Alexia was indeed a genius. After gathering all the usable assets, she rebuilt the company. However, the current Umbrella American branch has been renamed Veronica Biopharmaceuticals and has also established the Ashford Foundation in the family name, seemingly to revive the family's glory and perhaps to do something big.

Chapter 363! The Purpose of the Trip to Europe

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Ashford Foundation?

"I remember that a foundation needs official recognition to be established. Where did you get that qualification? Will the M country government allow you to establish one?"

"Or did you offer those congressmen an offer they couldn't refuse? A political donation they couldn't refuse?" Shen Ye asked repeatedly.

"Pretty much. The main point is that there's a saying that's very true: there are no eternal friends or eternal enemies in this world. Although Umbrella has gone bankrupt, as a once leading biopharmaceutical company, money is actually the least useful thing. Technology, resources, and achievements are the most valuable."

Alexia slowly said, "After Umbrella went bankrupt, the US government and other pharmaceutical companies were frantically plundering the company's resources. However, as the heir with a strong claim, I had already integrated most of the resources and technology of the Americas branch. They only got a small part. Moreover, immortality and a superhuman body are not only something Spencer is pursuing. There are many people in this world who want immortality, especially capitalists and high-ranking officials."

"So I only need to pay a small price to transform my new company and make it appear on the market through legitimate channels."

"Greed can indeed drive people mad. However, what I find strange is that they didn't just kill you and then try to rob you, which is what they do best." As he said this, Shen Ye looked at Alexia's delicate face and found that the girl seemed even more beautiful than before.

“Shen, watch your gaze. Staring directly at a lady is impolite.” The two sat facing each other, and Alexia naturally noticed Shen Ye’s scrutinizing gaze. She immediately said in an angry tone, “Especially in front of your maids, they will be ashamed to have a master like you.”

“We won’t,” Robert said coldly.

Alexia's expression clearly froze for a moment, utterly astonished.

"Although she shouldn't be considered human anymore, she seems more normal than Choi Ji-yun..." Shen Ye glanced at the astonished Alexia, then looked away, thinking to himself.

"Sorry, it's a habit. I'll be more careful next time."

He shrugged and continued, "You still haven't answered my question!"

“What you’re describing certainly exists. However, these days it’s very difficult for me to kill them physically. After I’ve taken care of several waves of assassins, some of them have actually contacted me, hoping to cooperate with me,” Alexia said.

In the original storyline, Alexia was awakened prematurely, but ordinary firearms still had little effect on her, let alone now that she has perfectly adapted to the Veronica virus. Unless a bomb with a huge yield or a weapon more powerful than a linear particle cannon is used, it will be difficult to kill her.

For this reason, some forces or politicians are attracted by her abilities and want to acquire the same abilities as her.

"The allure of immortality is still great!" Shen Ye sighed.

“Of course, immortality and eternal life are among humanity’s ultimate goals.” Alexia nodded.

"However, there are probably not many people who can adapt to the Veronica virus as perfectly as you. Even if I cooperate with you, it would be difficult to obtain the same abilities as you." As of now, Shen Ye only knows that Alexia and Manuella have adapted to the Veronica virus perfectly. Although they both used external means, it doesn't mean that everyone can do it. First of all, one must be able to resist the virus's erosion for a long time after infection. Otherwise, one will be transformed into a monster like Havel or other people infected with the Veronica virus.

Alexia nodded and said, "That's true, but for many people, they're willing to try even if there's only a one percent chance, unless they can find another way with a higher probability."

At this point, she suddenly remembered something and continued, "Some time ago, when I was consolidating the company's assets, I obtained some of Spencer's diaries. One of them recorded that when he was young, he met a strange woman while traveling in Europe. That woman could not only live forever like me, but she could also resurrect the dead, and the resurrected people could retain their previous memories."

"It sounds like a myth." Shen Ye knew who the woman she was talking about was, but he could only pretend not to know for now: "If that's the case, why did he still research the virus instead of directly seeking out that woman and asking her to grant him that power?"

"I don't know, it's not written in the diary, which is a pity." Alexia was also puzzled. After all, when she saw this record, she immediately became very interested. If it weren't for certain reasons, she would have already set off for Europe to find that woman.

"Judging from your tone, you seem quite interested in this ability?" Shen Ye noticed a hint of interest flash in Alexia's eyes.

He continued, "Why don't you go and look for it?"

He was eager to know whether the Veronica virus or the mold was stronger.

"For some reason, I can't get away for the time being. Once I'm done with what I'm doing, I'll definitely go to Europe. After all, there are many things there that interest me."

"Oh, by the way, speaking of Europe, there's something I want to tell you."

Alexia remembered something else.

“Some time ago, my person in the HCF told me that Wesker also went to Europe, and he seems to be looking for a parasite that is sold on the black market.”

"What does this have to do with me?" Shen Ye had dealt with the Plaka parasite a few days ago, and he wasn't interested in it.

"Besides Wesker, that woman named Ada Wong went too. I remember you two were a couple. Aren't you going to help her?" Alexia asked curiously.

Shen Ye shrugged and said, "I believe she can..."

He stopped mid-sentence, suddenly remembering that in the original story, Ada had only managed to leave the village safely after cooperating with Leon, and now the two no longer had that relationship... Well, he started to worry about Ada.

But more importantly, he didn't want to hear later that Ada and Leon helped each other complete the mission, even if that man was Leon, he was the one who came first.

After a moment of silence, Shen Ye stood up and said to her with a hint of gratitude, "Thank you for reminding me, Miss Alexia."

“No need to be so formal, Shen, you can call me Alexia.” Alexia also stood up, pinching the hem of her skirt as she curtsied to him.

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Chapter 364! kiss hand

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Alexia's trip wasn't just to chat with Shen Ye; she had other things to do. After talking with Shen Ye for a while longer, she got up to say goodbye.

Shen Ye escorted her to the hotel. Besides thanking her for the reminder, he also noticed that Alexia was now very particular about etiquette. Since that was the case, as someone from a country known for its etiquette, he naturally wanted to be polite.

A row of cars was parked in front of the hotel, and dozens of security guards wearing the original Umbrella uniforms were looking around, except that the Umbrella emblem on their shoulders had been replaced with the Ashford family crest.

Such a grand display naturally attracted the attention of onlookers, and some curious people even began to inquire about which important figure was traveling there.

Alexia walked down the steps to one of the luxury cars, then turned to Shen Ye and said, "I'll leave you here."

"Where else can I take you..." Shen Ye thought to himself, but said outwardly, "Aren't you going to stay for a meal?"

“If you had said this before you left, I would have thought you were sincere, but now…” Alexia smiled slightly: “Don’t force yourself.”

Shen Ye coughed slightly, feeling a little awkward, and then said, "Then let's do it next time. I'll treat you next time we meet. You can eat whatever you want."

"I've heard that your country has a banquet called the Manchu Han Imperial Feast..."

"Then we'll have to go to our country."

“Then remember to invite me to your country next time,” Alexia said. “Don’t forget.”

"Definitely." Shen Ye nodded.

"Goodbye."

However, Alexia did not get into the car immediately, but gracefully extended the back of her hand to him.

Shen Ye looked at Alexia with some confusion.

Seeing Shen Ye's somewhat bewildered expression, Alexia said helplessly, "Haven't you received any etiquette training?"

"The etiquette training I received the most was kowtowing to elders during the Chinese New Year..." Shen Ye muttered to himself.

At that moment, Robert whispered in his ear from behind, "Shen, she wants you to kiss her hand as a greeting."

A hand-kissing gesture?

Shen Ye was stunned for a moment, then remembered some Western movies and TV series about ancient courts that he had seen before, and immediately knew what he should do.

He knew what to do, but he didn't know how to actually do it, so he grabbed Alexia's slender little hand as if shaking hands, then kissed the back of her hand hard. Afterwards, he smacked his lips, feeling that Alexia's hand was as smooth as tofu.

"You really can't be considered a gentleman at all..."

Alexia withdrew her hand expressionlessly, and used her other hand to wipe the back of her hand with a gauze she had found somewhere.

“I should find someone to properly teach you how to treat a lady,” she continued.

"No need, I'll learn it myself," Shen Ye said dismissively, showing no interest in Western etiquette.

But Alexia didn't realize it, so she suddenly nodded with satisfaction: "I hope you'll be more skilled next time we meet."

After saying that, she turned and got into the car.

Watching the convoy gradually disappear from sight, Robert spoke again, this time with a hint of doubt in her tone: "Shen, I remember that the hand-kissing gift is only for married women."

This left Shen Ye somewhat bewildered. He scratched his head and asked in confusion, "When did she get married?"

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Alexia's problem didn't bother Shen Ye for long. As soon as he got back to his room, he immediately called Shen Hua and asked her to book several plane tickets to Europe for them as soon as possible.

The plot of Resident Evil 4 takes place in a mysterious village in Europe. It's less than a day's drive from Bangkok. The only difficulty is that the mysterious village is hard to find.

But Shen Ye believed in his luck, and Jill had told him some time ago that Chris was also in Europe and had met with Lyon, so after ending his call with Shen Hua, he dialed Jill's number.

Because only Shen Ye knew this number, as soon as the call connected, Jill's excited voice came from the other end: "Shen, did you miss me?"

Shen Ye didn't know how to answer. Telling the truth seemed like it would hurt the woman who loved him so much, so he said affectionately, "Yes, Jill, I miss you."