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Just as Toppa was about to utter the words she had prepared, she saw the scene before her and froze on the spot.
If the foundation is entirely in this person's hands, then the gold rush project is doomed.
Moreover, there's a high probability that something bad will happen to both myself and the jade.
Jiang Lin's calm voice startled Topa, who was still in a daze. After thanking him, Topa sat down opposite Jiang Lin.
Before Toppa could say anything, Jiang Lin spoke first.
Where is your account book?
Topa was stunned, completely unprepared for this to be the first question...
But she still spoke:
"This matter is of great importance, so I didn't plan to bring it along for the time being, but..."
Topa thought for a moment, then softly called out to the ground, "Zhang Zhang—"
Then a black void appeared, and a special dimensional piggy bank appeared in the room.
Jiang Lin nodded and picked it up without any hesitation.
"Hmm, it seems to be heavier than a regular piggy bank?"
Chapter 55 Gathering Wool
"Hmm, perhaps Zhang Zhang has a good appetite. Does Mr. Jiang Lin also like Zhang Zhang?"
Topa asked with some curiosity, since pet owners are usually happy if their pets are liked by others.
Jiang Lin hugged Zhang Zhang and sat back in his original spot. For some reason, Zhang Zhang didn't seem to have any complaints; on the contrary, she seemed quite content.
"I heard it can also find treasure?"
Toppa nodded. "It will be possible, but at most we can only find a few stars in the sky."
Jiang Lin thought for a moment and said, "Hmm, I have a friend who might really want to raise one."
"I see. I'll keep an eye on it for you later."
Topa answered with a smile, then hesitated before asking:
"I wonder where Mr. Jiang Lin obtained these..." She pointed to the three cornerstones on the table.
"Oh, you mean this? I made some small deals with the family, and these are the bargaining chips they gave me."
Jiang Lin said calmly, casually touching the account in his pocket.
While Toppa wasn't surprised by the answer to this question, the fact that the cornerstone appeared here already spoke volumes.
But the family ultimately confiscated the foundation stones carried by the gold dust under the pretext of safekeeping, and then simply gave them away.
From this incident alone, Toppa thought of many things. Although the other two cornerstones were smuggled into Pinocene, the family did not make a fuss after discovering it.
This is highly unusual; logically, this reason should be enough for the family to accuse Goldman Sachs of having ulterior motives towards Pinocchio. Then, the family could use this reason to kick the company out of the game.
But they didn't, which means they have a deeper plan.
What are they plotting? What trump cards do they have that allow them to be so fearless when facing the company's fleet?
These two questions echoed in Toppa's mind, and she couldn't find the answers for the time being.
But she knew what was most urgent now—the foundation; she had to find a way to get this broken gold nugget back into the hands of the gold nugget.
Otherwise, not only will the company's plans fall apart, but the gold mine will also likely face dire consequences.
With these thoughts in mind, Topa stopped hiding his intentions and went straight to the point.
"Mr. Jiang Lin, please name your price for these foundation stones..."
However, before Toppa could finish speaking, Jiang Lin interrupted him:
"The foundation is equally essential to me..."
Topa frowned slightly; the complexity of the matter was somewhat beyond her expectations.
At this moment, Jiang Lin seemed to be prompting, or perhaps tentatively probing, as he spoke:
"Unfortunately, with existing foundation stones, it's a bit troublesome to remove the traces left by their owners..."
As a high-ranking executive in the company, Toppa quickly grasped the idea Jiang Lin was trying to convey:
"You want an unclaimed foundation stone?"
Jiang Lin smiled slightly: "Miss Topa is indeed clever and quick-witted, but if the quality of that cornerstone is not good enough... one won't be enough."
As Jiang Lin spoke, he picked up the three cornerstones: "And these are my chips."
Topa was somewhat embarrassed, after all, it concerned the cornerstone, and even someone of her level was a bit of a stretch.
Moreover, they've only just started talking, and she's already asking the company to lose at least one cornerstone.
She had never dealt in such a losing business in her life. If Ms. Jade found out, she would definitely be promoted.
But you can't just steal it, because without the foundation, you can't win at all.
Moreover, strictly speaking, if Cornerstone is lost, the company should first look to the family, not Jiang Lin, since the family is the primary person in charge of Cornerstone.
Even if Jiang Lin has the foundation stone, it was obtained through a deal with his family. To think that he could get it without paying anything is simply wishful thinking.
Topa thought for a moment and decided that the most urgent task was to send foundation stones to the gold dust. So she took a deep breath and said seriously:
"Mr. Jiang Lin, I cannot decide what you want at the moment, but please believe me, I will do my best to get it for you."
Before that, could you please return one of the cornerstones to the company? The cheapest, worst-looking one will do.
Jiang Lin raised an eyebrow: "Trying to get something for free?"
Toppa quickly explained:
"That's not the case. I can promise you one more thing, as long as I can do it."
At this moment, Toppa secretly groaned. He had already made an extra condition to see Jiang Lin, and now he had to make another extra condition for the cornerstone.
We haven't even started discussing cooperation in depth, and it's already turned out like this. Waaaaah, I really want to cry my heart out in Ms. Emerald's broad embrace (╥╯﹏╰╥).
Although Topa had a lot of inner monologues, on the surface she looked at Jiang Lin with a sincere expression.
Jiang Lin thought for a moment, then spoke:
"Oh, you already owe me two conditions. Let me state one of them first: I want ownership of an entire habitable planet."
Topa paused for a moment, then asked hesitantly:
"That's possible, but what about the indigenous people up there..."
"I don't need it, I'll move everything away."
Jiang Lin answered directly, because even if he really wanted to find someone to work for him, the company couldn't be involved in the process; there might be a few undercover agents involved.
I can solve it myself, but it's troublesome.
Moreover, not just anyone is qualified to work for him.
Toppa sighed: "This is not difficult, but it will take time. Would you mind giving the foundation stone to the gold dust first?"
Jiang Lin shook his head, directly indicating his refusal.
This made Toppa a little anxious.
"Don't you trust me? I'm willing to vouch for it with the company's reputation."
Jiang Lin shook his head again: "I don't think the company's reputation is as good as yours."
Topa gave an awkward laugh, then tried to persuade her again:
"What's that for?"
Jiang Lin thought for a moment:
"I usually prefer to pay cash on delivery."
Well, that doesn't apply if the other party hands it over first, since Jiang Lin still owes Black Tower and the others the fire seed he promised them.
Topa felt she was running out of steam, so she thought for a moment and decided to end the negotiations quickly:
“Mr. Jiang Lin, I understand your request. I would like to go out and give a report in private.”
Jiang Lin nodded and casually put down the account book he was carrying.
After Toppa left, Jiang Lin glanced at the live stream. Hmm, the prison guard's video was over, but... it seemed there was more to come?
Back in his room, Toppa carefully checked and, finding no family spies, contacted Emerald and briefly recounted the contents of their negotiation.
After a moment of silence, Jade replied:
"Jade: I have a general understanding of the situation. You were a bit too hasty in this negotiation, Yelena."
"Topa: I...I'm sorry, Lady Emerald."
"Jade: We can agree to the conditions that person has already proposed, as payment for his agreement to meet you. This is appropriate and necessary."
Topa: But what about the other condition?
Jade: Hehe, another condition? Ignore it.
Chapter 56 Dreaming
Topa: Huh? You mean...?
"Emerald: Pinocchio is too complicated now; it's time for a change in plans."
"Topa: You think... there's no need for the gold nugget to return to the hands of the gold mine so quickly? Why is that?"
"Jade: I have decided to let the gold dust leave Pinocene temporarily, at which time the family will have to return the cornerstone."
But the cornerstone is in Mr. Jiang Lin's hands, and the consequences of the family's inability to return it... well, the company's fleet will teach them a lesson.
"Topa: Leave it to me. I'll go wake up Sand Gold right now."
Jade: Hmm, by the way, tell me in detail about the whole negotiation process this time.
"Topa: {?Д?"}