Chapter 523: with translation of chapter title

Lao Aodi showed slight displeasure: "Then, the company will be able to control everything."

Feicui shook her head calmly: "We just want to establish eternal 【Custody】. So you must understand—one universe does not need two kinds of 【Order】."

Lao Aodi broke the silence with his familiar laugh after a moment: "Heh heh heh heh! Okay, okay! You've convinced me. Now tell me, what is that 【Solution】? See if we're thinking of the same thing."

"Let's continue the previous topic." Feicui glanced to the side: "Tuopa, invite the 【Sweet Dew】 to the table."

Speaking, Tuopa led Jizi slowly to the negotiation site.

"Thank you for coming, Miss Jizi." Feicui looked at Lao Aodi: "Mr. Aodi, let me introduce you—this is Miss Jizi, one of the future shareholders of Pinokangni and of the Astral Express."

"The general content of the proposal has been understood by all. As envisioned, after this round of financing ends, the company will hold 30% of Pinokangni's shares. Then, the company will transfer 5% of those shares to the Astral Express and nominate Miss Jizi as an independent director, in order to honor the sacrifice and contribution of the Nameless One to the Land of Dreams."

Tufang Shisilang

Silver Time

Xiaoye Linna

In the small tavern near the True Sword Unit, Yin Shi stared blankly at the announcement of the 5% equity transfer on the screen, he lowered his head, envious tears streaming uncontrollably.

"Why… why isn't there such a beautiful, charming, kind-hearted older sister who sees through my poverty deep in my soul… ah no, it's potential! And then you have to give me some equity? Like Pinokangni, such a great enterprise—I don't even need 5%, 0.5%! No… 0.05% would do too! My Odd-Jobs Shop is also a great enterprise of Edo!"

Beside him, Tu Fang Shi Si Lang calmly took a puff of smoke, blew a smoke ring, and glanced at the natural perm beside him with a look like he was looking at trash: "You start spouting daydreams in broad daylight… if your Odd-Jobs Shop had even a hint of greatness, you wouldn't be lacking the money to buy Boy Jump and strawberry milk."

After saying that, Tu Fang snorted again, violently stirring the just-ordered egg-yolk sauce rice bowl: "The largest bill you've ever picked up is one hundred yen, the highest prize you've ever won is 'one more bottle', the only rich woman you've ever met in your life is Old Lady Dengshi—and you still owe her rent. Be realistic… if you really encountered such a windfall of being given equity, your first reaction should be to suspect the other party escaped from a mental hospital."

Pinocchio

"If your dream is just to daydream and strike it rich, then the True Sword Unit should increase patrols on the grounds of preventing citizens from becoming such fantasy good-for-nothings like you."

The two argued across a table, spit flying, nearly knocking over the wobbly little table… until the Japanese pub owner appeared behind them like a ghost, holding the bill.

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid

Yin Shi's forehead instantly broke out in a cold sweat, his gaze drifting toward the distance: "Ahaha… today the sunset is really beautiful, Tu Fang, you didn't just say you'd treat everyone to celebrate payday, did you?"

Tu Fang's forehead veins bulged: "Who the hell said that! Split the bill! Hurry up and pay!"

Selected Squad

"Although nothing is settled yet, we are deeply honored that everyone here acknowledges the train's pioneering spirit. The Nameless One embarks on the journey not for fame or profit, but if the family and company so desire, we will fulfill our duties as board members."

"With the unanimous consent of the train crew, the Astral Express will assist Pinokangni's reconstruction efforts. Moreover, on our future journeys, we will strive to bring the beautiful dream of the Star of the Celebration to more worlds."

After saying that, Ji Zi shifted the topic: "Of course, all cooperation is based on one premise—Pinokangni's consistently upheld Harmonious Way must not be distorted again; the same tragedy must never happen a second time."

After the negotiations ended, Lady Feicui returned to her guest room and reviewed the meeting together with Topaz.

"Old Aodi has agreed, so this hurdle is cleared, right? Then what about the remaining clan heads…"

Lady Feicui said calmly: "They will also see the situation clearly. When the final question is raised, what Old Aodi represents will be more than just the Medicago Grass lineage."

"When would be a suitable time for the formal talks? I'll arrange it."

"I'll follow your lead. Just hand over the upcoming negotiations and handover work to you; I won't be involved."

Topaz froze for a moment: "Lady Feicui, this…"

"This case was originally taken on by Shajin, and you are the project partner he designated. If that kid hadn't gone overboard, I wouldn't have been pushed to the forefront. I came today to help you pull out the toughest nail. I believe you can wrap this up nicely, Xiao Ye Linna."

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The Kobayashi family's dragon maid.

"It seems that inside every faction, whether it's the Astral Express, the Stellaron Hunters, or this Stone Heart Ten, there's still a lot of affection… except for the family."

"Moreover, Lady Feicui is just too good—this kind of senior who is gentle, thoughtful, and protective toward juniors actually exists in the workplace? I never dared to dream of having such a senior even in my Taiyi Dream…"

In Kobayashi's eyes, this Feicui is practically a patriarch, while Topaz and Shajin are like the children she brought up; when they encounter difficulties, they take the initiative to help. As for the "seniors" she meets at work, they are a bunch who unconditionally like to push their own work onto juniors… they have never left her with a good impression.

"Once this matter is settled, can Miss Topaz return to P45?" Tol asked Kobayashi curiously from beside her.

"Probably… this Pinokangni order is still quite big; the biggest gain this trip should be Topaz, right? She helped Shajin complete the business, the Foundation Stone remains intact; even without a promotion, the incentive bonuses and year-end dividends are still substantial. But Shajin might not be so lucky…"

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Topaz nodded: "Of course, definitely no problem. Also, please rest assured, Diamond."

"Rest assured, Diamond has always trusted us. I'll say a few good words for you—returning to P45 is no problem." Lady Feicui slowly walked to the window; outside, the airship's endless banquet and ultimate luxurious décor filled the space, every inch of air seeming to be scented with the fragrance of credit points—a boiling golden dream piled up by the limits of imagination.