Chapter 122

That makes sense.

Given his current status, he fully deserves such a specification.

You must know.

Before the Stellaron had even glanced their way, the Company had already intended to make him a P47-level executive.

And now?

I'm afraid P48 might even be possible.

He gathered his thoughts.

Lin Qi took a look at the faction welcoming him.

Basically, the heads of all the major families had arrived, such as Sunday, head of the Oak Family, and Old Oti, head of the Clover Family, and so on.

There was even the galaxy-famous singer, Robin, who was not yet twenty years old.

Good heavens.

Everyone who could come has come.

Lin Qi moved forward without showing any emotion, beginning to seriously consider this visit.

Previously.

He had thought it was just an ordinary visit; in fact, the purpose he told Penacony he had come for was tourism.

But judging by the current situation, it is probably not that simple.

At the very least...

It seems Penacony has something they want to discuss with him.

And it is no small matter.

Otherwise, why go to such great lengths?

So, barring any unexpected events, they are here to seek help.

It was not until the evening banquet that Old Oti, head of the Clover Family who manages the economy, ended the pleasantries and stated their purpose.

"I wonder if Dr. Lin Qi has any interest in investing in Penacony?"

"As long as the Doctor nods, I will take the lead, and after consulting with the heads of the other families, we will grant the Doctor at least five percent of the shares."

"And the Doctor you need to contribute nothing at all."

70, Robin: I just knew the Doctor would stand by my side.

Contribute nothing at all, yet receive five percent of the shares?

Even Lin Qi could not help but be surprised.

Penacony has been operating for so long; as a galaxy-famous tourist paradise, even five percent of the shares would be a considerable asset.

The key is that you don't have to contribute anything.

Is there such a good thing?

"Mr. Old Oti, are you sure this is called an investment?" Lin Qi did not agree immediately but asked in return.

"Of course!" Old Oti laughed a few times and continued, "I have heard that the Doctor possesses patents for many curios, each of which is quite unique and can even change the balance of power in the galaxy. As one of the people in charge of Penacony, naturally, I am also interested in this."

"So I must exchange technology for shares?"

Lin Qi shook his head and said, "This is quite different from what was just said about contributing nothing."

"The Doctor has misunderstood; you just need to exchange the technology of any one curious, even if it is... the most useless kind, just to go through the motions," Old Oti replied.

The most useless curious?

Lin Qi thought back and indeed recalled a few that were not needed.

Or rather, their effects were not that unique.

But the more so, the more Lin Qi felt there was a problem.

Without answering Old Oti's words, Lin Qi looked at Sunday, the head of the Oak Family on the other side.

"Is this matter known to Head Sunday?" Lin Qi asked.

"Of course. Mr. Old Oti has already discussed this with me and the heads of all the families. We unanimously agree that inviting the Doctor to join Penacony is a very wise choice that can create a better tomorrow for Penacony," Sunday replied.

He then added, "I am currently only the acting head, standing in for Mr. Gopherwood to attend this banquet here."

Acting head?

Lin Qi did not concern himself with the discrepancy in the data; perhaps he had not yet officially assumed the post.

But judging by his age, he might only be in his twenties.

To climb to such a high position at this age, one must either have someone behind them or possess extraordinary abilities.

Lin Qi inclined towards both being true.

However, his answer did not surprise Lin Qi.

It was very normal.

If the families could not reach an internal consensus, Old Oti would never have brought this matter to the table and mentioned it in front of everyone.

But five percent of the shares is not a small amount.

Even if each family contributes a little, there will always be some families unwilling to do so, or wanting to contribute even less.

The distribution of interests has always been a difficult problem since ancient times.

Under normal circumstances, it is impossible to make families that have operated for hundreds of years bleed and cut flesh.

Unless...

They have encountered some problem they cannot solve, causing them to want to borrow Lin Qi's name.

Connecting this to the history of Penacony, Lin Qi roughly understood in his heart.

They want me to deal with the Company, or rather, to block the Company?

Penacony was once the Company's prison planet until it gradually broke free from the Company's control over a thousand years ago, and after the Family joined, it was forged into the Planet of Festivities.

But how could the Company allow assets in its grasp to slip away?

Just thinking about it is impossible.

Without surprise, Penacony has been enduring pressure from the Company.

Even the Family cannot completely dissolve this pressure.

After all, the Family has many powers too; it is impossible to clash to the death with the Company over a single planet.

And the pressure the Company applies must be considerable.

Otherwise, they would not have invited external aid.

Having figured it out, Lin Qi sneered coldly in his heart.

Do they think a scholar is easy to fool?

It would be more like giving everything to him.

So, when Lin Qi spoke again, he showed not a shred of politeness.

"A mere five percent of shares, and you want me to block the Company for you? This scheme is far too good, and are you so certain the Company will give me this face?"

Hearing Lin Qi's words, the scene instantly froze.

Although they knew Lin Qi was not easy to fool, they did not expect him to see through it so quickly.

Old Odi recovered quickly and smiled, "The Company values the Doctor extremely highly, even willing to promise the high position of P47 to woo the Doctor; how could they not give the Doctor face? As for the share issue, if the Doctor is not satisfied, we can negotiate further. I do not care how the other lineages handle it, but our Clover lineage can offer one more percent!"

The heads of the other lineages, hearing Old Odi's words, could not help but curse inwardly.

Your lineage controls the economic power; you already hold many shares, so even if you offer one more percent, it has little impact.

But for the other lineages, even if they lose just one percent, their overall proportion in Penacony will drop significantly.

At least compared to before Lin Qi arrived, it has definitely decreased.

Shares are the right to speak.

If they also contribute funds together, their right to speak will absolutely decrease.

Anyone with eyes can see that even if Lin Qi agrees, he will not stay in Penacony for long, so even if ten percent of shares are yielded, it will not have much impact on the existing Penacony.

At this moment.

Sunday spoke up, "I agree with Head Old Odi's view and also believe the Doctor's joining is the only choice for the present; therefore, the Oak lineage will also offer an extra percent."

Upon hearing this, the other three heads could only sigh.

They had no choice but to follow.

They could only agree.

For a moment.