Chapter 257: The Birthday Party
“Don’t underestimate this matter, Zhixiu. The only reason for Rolle Resource Developnt’s dominance is the sole developntal rights for the Lower District.
“If another path to the underground is controlled by another organization, Rolle Resource Developnt would be unseated. Furthermore, given the Ash Chamber of Comrce logistical expertise, their products would flood the market very quickly. At that ti, the consequences would be dire…”
As he witnessed her sigh, Ji Bonong continued with a heavy heart, “Rolle Resource Developnt never had a very strong footing during its establishnt. The Ash Chamber of Comrce is ford by an alliance of Druid clans, and the transcendent community recognizes them as one of their own. If their plans co to fruition, a large portion of the transcendent beings will turn to the Ash Chamber of Comrce.
“However, you don’t have to be overly worried. Those true upper echelons of transcendent beings will give us their support, precisely because we are ordinary beings. They can be at ease with the existing monopoly because even with Rolle Resource Developnt’s success, transcendent beings can reclaim it back at any mont.
“Even if we lose our status of prominence, Rolle Resource must still exist to keep the Ash Chamber of Comrce in check.”
He paused for a mont before continuing, “Ultimately, only after you’ve gained a foothold with your identity as a transcendent being can Rolle Resource Developnt genuinely thrive in the transcendent world.”
“And before that…”
Ji Zhixiu tossed the docunt aside, folded her arms and interjected, “Before that, it’s best that we focus on stability? Preserve Rolle Resource Developnt as much as possible and strive to hold out the Ash Chamber of Comrce till the day both parties co to a compromise?
“But…” Her smile grew wider as she chuckled like a sly fox. “Why go through that trouble?”
Slightly disapproving of her daughter's excessive self-confidence, Ji Bonong retorted with a smile, “While I’ve not t the bookstore owner personally, it is obvious that he is very powerful from all the intelligence gathered.
“But with the current situation, unless that path is blocked, Rolle Resource Developnt’s monopoly will be at risk. Even if the bookstore owner is capable of doing so, how can you guarantee he’ll offer his help? After all, an ordinary old man such as myself doesn’t hold any ‘potential’ for investnt.
“Furthermore, blocking that path wouldn’t solve the entire problem. This matter is very complicated and requires extensive consideration. If we are slow to act, Rolle Resource Developnt will possibly lose even more…
“Perhaps you might think that Daddy is too conservative, but you can’t pin too much hope on transcendent beings. In their eyes, we’re rely ordinary beings that are akin to ants on the ground. Why would they be willing to ally themselves with ants?”
Ji Bonong spoke with the experience of an old hand as he slumped helplessly against his chair.
Ji Zhixiu shook her head and interrupted her father’s droning. “Your line of thought is right and very rational indeed. But in my opinion, you are still underestimating Mr. Lin’s influence and his temperant.
“So of the information was deliberately held back by Secret Rite Tower and it’s not convenient for to reveal it as well. However, you need to understand this; Mr. Lin has surpassed Supre-rank, and folk like us are incapable of guessing his intentions.”
Adopting a more serious tone, Ji Zhixiu went on, “I had only just reached Pandemonium-rank when I first ca into contact with the bookstore and wasn’t much different from an ordinary human. In the eyes of such a higher being, I was no different from a re ant.
“If everyone, regardless of whether transcendent or ordinary, is like ants, the joy he derives from ‘toying with ants’ is naturally all about the sa.
“Therefore, your worries can be at ease.”
With a smile, Ji Zhixiu added, “As long as you’re willing to turn up for a visit, I think Mr. Lin would be more than willing to offer his help. In fact, he would be glad to.
“Also, Mr. Lin now has a trendous influence on the major decisions of Secret Rite Tower and the Truth Union. If my guess is right, Vice-Chairman, Andrew, has already beco a fan of the bookstore. As long as we successfully win over Mr. Lin, these two factions will be on our side as well.”
Ji Bonong had quite an impression of Andrew. At parties held at the manor, this aged lady’s man always stood out among the cold, arrogant scholars of the Truth Union. In fact, the two had even exchanged a few words before.
With the Chairman Maria of the Truth Union in seclusion, the two Vice-Chairn wielded the highest authority.
According to Ji Zhixiu’s latest intelligence report, it appeared that Andrew was favorite to beco the next chief decision-maker of the Truth Union.
This tempted Ji Bonong. If so, with the bookstore owner on their side, Rolle Resource Developnt would have a very solid backing…
Yet, he still showed signs of hesitation.
The temperants of a transcendent being were just too uncertain, and even Ji Bonong was still a little doubtful of his daughter’s claims despite her confidence.
Moreover, the Ash Chamber of Comrce was hot on their heels, and he couldn’t afford to be away. They would be on the back foot if Ji Bonong were to leave, which could lead to great losses. In the worst case scenario, they might be entirely ruined and never recover.
Taking this next step was equivalent to a gamble.
The right bet would provide a future to anticipate eagerly; betting wrong would cause him to lose it all.
Ji Bonong drumd his fingers against the table gently, his expression solemn as he contemplated the situation.
Ji Zhixiu gazed at the external scenery afar, observing the lights illuminating the boundless manor like stars in the night sky. “Most of Rolle Resource Developnt's current profits co from ordinary beings. These profits and money are indeed imnse to ordinary beings, but for the sa reason, the transcendent beings are dismissive of Rolle Resource Developnt because these are things that they can easily gain.”
Her voice was hoarse and a tad raspy like the uttering of a demon. “Father, don’t you think that you are putting the cart before the horse? Think about what it is that we truly need. Entering the world of transcendent beings.
“As long as Rolle Resource Developnt manages to secure the distribution rights of the books of the bookstore, forget about just entering that world. Transcendent beings would willingly co begging on their knees…”
Her eyes burned brightly as she added on, “Those books are the true treasure, the opportunity that Rolle Resource Developnt needs to gain the respect of transcendent beings!
“As long as we are able to rise to a higher level and gain a foothold, all these current profits don’t an a thing; that’s being too narrow-minded. The Ash Chamber of Comrce will pay for their lack of foresight.
“And Father, you worrying about worldly material gains is the obstacle hindering Rolle Resource Developnt’s path to success!”
As if a flash of enlightennt had struck him, Ji Bonong stood up vigorously and exclaid through gritted teeth, “Let’s take this gamble!”
He placed his palm on the docunts on the table and swept all the unaddressed docunts regarding the decisions and activities of the Ash Chamber of Comrce to the floor as he told Ji Zhixiu that he would pay the bookstore owner a visit the next day.
Then, following a sudden, brief pause, he revealed a fanatical smirk. “Since we’re doing it, why not spice it up — Zhixiu, are you confident in inviting Mr. Lin to attend your 20th birthday party?”
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