The Ultimate Divine Class-Chapter 647 - 32: Cooperation Reached (2)

"Oh?"

Dong's eyes slightly brightened, he picked up the teacup and asked nonchalantly: "How much usable Bismuth metal can be extracted from a ton of waste mine?"

"It mainly depends on the quality of the waste mine."

Lu Yuan said seriously: "Generally speaking, the extraction rate can reach one-tenth of normal production."

After Lu Yuan finished speaking, he clearly noticed that Dong's expression had changed a bit.

But he continued to shake his head incessantly.

"One-tenth is too low."

Lu Yuan got a bit "anxious," leaning closer to Dong, "eagerly" defending: "Dong, one-tenth is not low.

Don't forget, the waste mine is not worth much."

"Waste mine indeed isn't worth much."

Dong said slowly: "But have you considered?

Transportation, storage, and your extraction technology... these are all costs.

After calculating all miscellaneous costs, how much profit is left?"

"This...."

Lu Yuan was "at a loss for words."

He made a somewhat embarrassed face, after a moment of silence, "unwilling to give up," he said: "Anyway, there's definitely money to be made.

And it's certainly more comfortable than the hard work of mining..."

"That's true."

Dong half-leaned on the back of the chair, smiling: "Mining requires buying exploration rights, acquiring a lot of equipment... the mining rights on Lilva Star are not easy to obtain now.

For you, this is indeed a very suitable entrepreneurial project."

"Does Dong mean you're supporting me?!"

Lu Yuan looked "surprised" and then "grateful" and said: "Dong, don't worry, as long as you help me with the cargo channel issues.

My business definitely counts as yours too."

"What are you saying, you're Ling Feng's son, helping you is like helping my own son, it's only natural, I don't expect any benefit."

Dong shook his head: "I will sort out the cargo channel issues for you.

Tonight I'm attending a banquet, and some people there can help you with this matter.

By then, you can chat more with them.."

"Thank you, Dong."

In the following time, Lu Yuan and Dong further discussed matters related to "this business."

During the conversation, Dong gave Lu Yuan many valuable suggestions.

Lu Yuan was "greatly inspired," and besides being close to his uncle, he became more "respectful" and "grateful."

Lastly, he even proactively asked to give Dong thirty percent of the profit when things succeed, considering it as Dong's "network equity."

Dong "refused repeatedly," but unable to resist Lu Yuan's "sincere intentions," he eventually had to accept reluctantly.

"With Dong's promise, I feel much more assured now.."

An hour later, Lu Yuan, looking pleased, stared at the draught of the cooperation agreement with Dong on his personal terminal and said happily: "Dong, rest assured.

I will definitely do a good job on this matter, I won't let you down.

My friends have already said that in some time, the technology might get improved further, maybe the extraction rate can be increased from one-tenth to one-fifth, or even one-third, or half..

By then, it won't be a small venture anymore."

"Haha..."

Dong smiled at Lu Yuan's "ambitious words" without saying anything, just giving him a pat on the shoulder as encouragement.

After everything was settled, Lu Yuan seemed to remember something and said seriously: "There's one more thing to entrust to Dong.

It's about our cooperative entrepreneurial project, please don't tell my father... I don't want him to know."

"I understand."

Dong nodded with a smile.

Then he glanced at the retro wall clock hanging on the study wall and said to Lu Yuan: "It's about time.

You should tidy up a bit, I'll take you to the banquet."

"Alright, Dong."

Lu Yuan stood up in a great mood, showing a more intimate and respectful attitude towards Dong than before.

He turned and walked out of the study.

As Lu Yuan's figure disappeared at the doorway of the study, Dong picked up the teacup in front of him.

He wanted to take a sip but found the tea had long since cooled, so he put the teacup down again.

"What exactly am I hoping for?"

Dong Mu shook his head, talking to himself: "Wasted more than an hour of my time for nothing."

After a while, he casually tapped his personal terminal communicator and spoke with authority: "Contact the lady.

Tell her that she must attend tonight's banquet.

Otherwise, don't call me father anymore..."

.....

At the same time, Lu Yuan, who walked out of Dong Mu's study, quickly collected the joy, excitement, and all sorts of emotions from his face.

He returned to his calm and composed demeanor.

"Fairly smooth...."

Lu Yuan never intended to hide his purpose from Dong Mu from the start.

Otherwise, it would be hard to explain his extensive acquisition of bismuth metal waste mines.

The subject of separating bismuth metal ores polluted by Source Breath Insect is being researched by countless people, his small achievement here is nothing significant.

However, Dong Mu is completely unaware that Lu Yuan's utilization rate of bismuth metal waste mines is one hundred percent.

Moreover, he doesn't need any cost; he can handle all procedures by himself.

"A ten percent yield, minus those nonexistent costs, indeed there's no profit to speak of.

Dong Mu doesn't fancy it, but for a young noble just stepping out of his father's shadow, full of passion and ready to make a mark, it's quite a suitable opportunity....

By offering thirty percent of the profit, I can get Dong Mu's attention and help me with things effectively...."

Additionally, Lu Yuan also used the excuse of being short on cash and unwilling to ask his family for money to "borrow" five million Duoling coins as startup funds from Dong Mu.

His frequent calls of "Uncle Dong" during the hour weren't for nothing.

"Acquiring waste mines for devouring and absorption can restore strength.

Once the refined bismuth metal materials are sold, the funds can be used to prepare the materials needed for the soon-to-be-unlocked Demon God Mechanic Soldier on the Devouring Spirit. Divine Demon Seed (Super Myth) main panel...."

This opportunity for Lu Yuan is nearly perfect.

If successfully implemented, his future path will snowball, growing bigger, faster, and smoother.

Lu Yuan was in a good mood, feeling his trip to Red Diamond City was worthwhile.

He had almost achieved his goal before coming, and all that was left was to truly relax and enjoy himself.

Guided by a servant of the East Mansion to a resting room, he changed into clothes that Dong Mu had specially prepared for him.

Lu Yuan stepped out, meeting up with Lu Feng, who had also changed clothes.

They then quietly waited in the hall.

Ten minutes later, Dong Mu appeared, dressed in noble attire.

However, this time, someone else was by his side.

A girl who looked about seventeen or eighteen years old.

She had a graceful posture, sweet appearance, and exceptionally fair skin.

Wearing a burgundy evening dress crafted from light silk fabric, adorned with exquisite amethyst earrings and a ruby necklace.

She appeared dignified and elegant, beautiful and noble.

But the girl's expression was filled with discontent, reluctantly following behind Dong Mu with a grumpy look.

"Uncle Dong."

Lu Yuan politely and courteously greeted Dong Mu.

Dong Mu chuckled and nodded, then pulled the girl from behind him to introduce her: "This is my daughter, Dong Lingxue.

She should be slightly older than you by a few months...

This is Qi Yuan, the son of your father's best friend, won't you say hello?!"

Dong Mu frowned as he spoke to the girl.

She reluctantly greeted Lu Yuan.

Then, without waiting for the two, she lifted the hem of her evening dress and strode towards the door.

"This girl...."

Dong Mu watched Dong Lingxue walk away self-absorbed, his expression both troubled and helpless.

"She mingles with a group of good-for-nothings all day, becoming more rebellious, and now she barely listens to me anymore..."

"It's just a rebellious phase, it'll pass in a while."

Lu Yuan casually comforted him.

Dong Mu sighed lightly and nodded, then couldn't help but say to Lu Yuan: "I really envy Ling Feng, having such a capable and sensible son like you..."

"Uncle Dong, you're too kind."

"Let's go, or we'll be late."

After some polite exchanges, Dong Mu invited Lu Yuan to set off.

The group soon left the house and boarded several luxury extended hover cars, soaring swiftly in one direction.