Mech: Shattering of the Galaxy-Chapter 1300 - 35: Astonishing Trade Information!
An old man with white hair and eyes as sharp as a hawk's took off his monocle, glanced at the door, and suddenly smiled.
"So it's you, kid. How's Wei Hu doing lately?"
A young man in a wool suit took off his coat, walked to the corner without hesitation, hung it on a rack, and said with a smile, "Thanks for your concern, Dean Teng. My father's health is strong, and he's even eating more these days."
"So, it seems the Federation's matters are good for him?"
Dean Teng laughed as he stood up, noticing a few more people outside the door. He picked up a pen from the table and pressed it lightly against the side wall.
The wall slowly lifted, revealing a spacious and bright meeting room, a privilege of the Vice Dean.
"Come in and talk. It seems like you all have some ulterior motives for coming to Dingchuan."
"Not at all, we're mainly here to visit you." The young man surnamed Wei said with a smile, speaking with a certain intimacy with Dean Teng.
"Don't give me that attitude, you sly fox! You're much sharper than your father."
Dean Teng personally brewed a pot of exquisite Rainbow Tea, inviting everyone to sit.
Upon seeing Dean Teng's calm demeanor, even the previously arrogant pretty girl sat obediently at the side of the conference table, with no hint of arrogance.
"Speak, what's the matter? Having the Special Action Team's protection seems somewhat... unfriendly."
Dean Teng sat on the other side of the long table, his eyes as sharp as a hawk, the previous kindness gone!
He always preferred diplomacy before conflict; he, Teng Mi, had seen too much in his life.
For the mysterious and rare Wei Family of the seven major families on Blue Capital Star to appear, they must be here for something.
As for the others...
Nobles from the Third Star District had also appeared; this was definitely not as simple as it seemed.
"Heh, you do understand me."
"Coming here, I'm instructed by my father to bring goodwill to Dean Teng. The Wei Family hopes to become Dingchuan Academy's strategic partner. Of course, as per tradition, the Wei Family will first demonstrate our sincerity, such as providing a channel for technology sharing with Taoyun Academy in the Third Star District..."
As soon as he uttered the first words of sincerity, Dean Teng's pupils shrank.
This was too unusual!
Dingchuan Academy had already separated from Federation jurisdiction, and Taoyun Academy was in a neutral state. To suddenly offer such goodwill at this time indicated there was some information blind spot that Dingchuan hadn't grasped.
"Dean Teng, your eyes are sharp as ever; I knew I couldn't hide from you." The young man surnamed Wei took a sip of Rainbow Tea and then said with a smile, "There is indeed something important to discuss."
"What is it?" Dean Teng tapped his fingers on the table, asking impassively.
Having not informed the academy beforehand and instead taking his own approach, on one hand, it was to curry favor, and on the other, he likely believed that the matter at hand would face great resistance and sought to break the ice with Teng first.
"The Great Thunderhawk of your academy is currently unclaimed, correct? We want it. As for the price, feel free to name it." The young man surnamed Wei finally stated.
"What did you say!" Dean Teng slammed his right hand on the table, standing upright in anger, exuding an aura that suppressed everyone present.
"No need to be tense. It's exactly as I said, we want to buy the Thunderhawk. Feel free to name a price. We're aware that this mecha belongs to the Federation, but the Federation currently can't focus on the Fourth Star District."
"Are you mocking me?" Dean Teng's expression turned hostile.
"Of course not, this matter can really be discussed."
The young man surnamed Wei handed over a Sky Communication device. "On it are the exchange terms from the Third Star District's Zhang Family, Taoyun Academy, our Wei Family, and numerous allies."
Teng Mi stared grimly at the device.
The meeting room's atmosphere plummeted to freezing point, time ticking by.
After a long while...
Teng Mi finally reached for the Sky Communication device.
One projection after another began flashing in front of him.
Federation military top secret: [Chain Matrix Engine] complete blueprint...
[Tsar] ultimate version carrier weapon systems, seventy sets...
S-Class mecha [Heavenly Fire], one unit...
Providing military resource-sharing platform, S-Class information sharing intelligence...
At first glance, the conditions on the projections were captivating.
But the more alluring they appeared, the more Teng Mi felt his heart sink lower.
The opponent had indeed come with overwhelming force.
Apart from those weighty blueprints and weapon systems, they were even offering another S-Class mecha, [Heavenly Fire].
On the surface, this had already exceeded the scope of equal exchange.
The opponent was determined to succeed!
Observing Wei Mo's calm demeanor, Teng thought that after Dingchuan's refusal, they likely had a backup plan.
"The matter exceeds my authority, I need to contact Dean Tang." Just as the projections were two-thirds through, Dean Teng abruptly stopped the playback, as the rest were military alliance contracts, the opponent's ambitions were truly immense.
"We hold Dean Don Andrese in high regard, of course, go ahead."
Wei Mo smiled and gestured for them to proceed. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦
At this moment, even the girl named Xixi looked at him with a peculiar gaze.
Wei Mo at the negotiation table, sharp yet courteous, was a born diplomat, she thought. Initially, she found Wei Mo a bit too timid, but now she saw that it wasn't so simple.
It was no wonder her father had always wanted to arrange a marriage between her and Wei Mo.
Zhang Xixi momentarily became distracted by her thoughts.
Wei Mo's gaze was steady, as his full attention remained on Dean Teng, who truly was not yielding to sentiment at all.
Dean Tang would surely refuse.
Then the second phase of negotiations could proceed smoothly.
Due to Vice Admiral Sha Heyin's outstanding performance in the previous campaign, the Sha Family of Blue Capital Star had now truly entered the high ranks of the Federation military, leaving the category of the seven major families.
As a natural strategist from the Wei Family, wanting to stand out, this was a perfect opportunity ahead.
A sharp glint flashed across Wei Mo's eyes.
...
"It's almost time, can we reach Mu Fan?"
"No, his Sky Communication is currently acting strangely, plus the blockades from the Federation and the interstellar communication company, we'll have to wait for him to contact us first." A rapidly spinning fidget spinner was being manipulated by his fingers, constantly changing angles.
A half-hour passed, with 2 minutes left until the agreed time...
The chubby man's forehead was now covered in fine sweat.
"Mu Fan should be alright, why is my heart beating so fast?"
Sweat poured from his palms, and the freshly scraped wound on the ground throbbed painfully, causing him to clench his teeth all along.
White Hair glanced at his watch again, 30 seconds left...
He closed his eyes, speaking in a calm tone, "There won't be a problem."
The space station was quite remote, with only two servers maintaining the vast area, the rest relying entirely on autonomous robots.
A constant finger-tapping sound echoed through the cold table.
"The time is up, let's wait a bit longer." The chubby man didn't bother wiping his sweat, wondering why Mu Fan chose a location within the Blue Capital's star ring for a meeting.
The world was so chaotic now.
"I'm here." A figure silently appeared at the hall's entrance, removed his cloak, revealing messy white hair.
Under the surprised, incredulous gazes of the four, Mu Fan approached.
"Boss Mu Fan!?" Li Xiaoxi exclaimed excitedly.
"The hair..." William hesitated.
"What the hell happened to you! Don't scare us." The chubby man was somewhat at a loss.
A ripple flashed through White Hair's left eye, seemingly scanning Mu Fan's physical state. A few seconds later, he wore an incredulous expression and muttered, "Unbelievable... now, even more stylish than me..."
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PS: Currently at the ER, my baby has a viral infection and a fever of 39.7°C in the middle of the night. The whole family is at the hospital. There will be only one update today, as my wife is with the child for a penicillin skin test. I must hurry to help after posting this chapter, can't write a second chapter for now, apologies to everyone.
