Chapter 451: Journalism? Public opinion war? The scale of the IPC is shocking!

【Hearing Jade's words, Topaz also smiles: "Aren't you the same, Miss Jade? If we hadn't placed our bets, your 【Jade Stone】 wouldn't have been able to enter the realm so smoothly, to see through the desires flowing in the sweet dream, and to win bargaining chips..."】

【"For this, I was naturally willing to put up 【Topaz Stone】 to provide cover for you... what a grand game of chess."】

The livestream room.

"Put that way, it really is like that. I feel like the IPC's Ten Stonehearts are more united than we imagined."

"To be honest, I noticed this when Aventurine used Topaz Stone and Jade Stone to set up the layout earlier, but it's still a bit hard to believe."

"Who would have thought that people from the IPC, who are always profit-oriented, would dare to use such precious treasures as 【Cornerstones】 and hand them to Aventurine to gamble with?"

"Perhaps the relationship between the Ten Stonehearts is rare even within the IPC."

"But don't forget, you can't have the same perception of other Ten Stonehearts just because of the personalities of Topaz, Aventurine, and others. Remember, in the previous main story, in the plot related to Aventurine, the mentioned Opal didn't sound like a good person."

"I remember now. It seemed to be said at the time that if it were Opal, he might have used the lives of a few irrelevant IPC employees to break the Family's opening, instead of Aventurine testing it with his own life."

"Put that way, Aventurine really can be considered a person with a bottom line."

"Perhaps it's because of his past experiences. Although Aventurine's personality might seem a bit unlikable on the surface, his gambles have never involved the lives of irrelevant people; instead, he often throws his own life out as a bargaining chip."

"Sigh~ So after the Penacony plot, my view of Aventurine has changed significantly."

"But I'm a bit curious, who did Miss Jade ask Miss Topaz to call?"

"At this critical juncture, who else could intervene in the negotiation table, have the qualifications, and the ability, besides the Nameless of the Astral Express?"

"In other words, was this call made to Miss Himeko?"

"Very likely. Didn't Himeko also send a text message earlier saying she was almost done? Maybe it has something to do with this."

【Jade shakes her head gently, with a look of helplessness: "No one can stop what that child has made up his mind to do—not even fate. At least he is still alive now, which is already the best result."】

【Topaz sighs softly, then says: "It seems... we've gone off-topic, Miss Jade. Shouldn't we discuss the follow-up strategy?"】

【Jade shakes her head slightly, as if she has already made a decision: "No need. I'll go in alone later. You go and receive our distinguished guest, and act upon my news."】

【Topaz nods knowingly: "Hmm, understood."】

【As one of the few people who knows Jade, Topaz knows that since Jade has arranged it this way, she naturally has the confidence to achieve her goal in the upcoming negotiations. Topaz believes Jade won't act without a target, so she leaves to receive the distinguished guest contacted earlier.】

【When Topaz leaves, Jade suddenly notices a familiar figure by the railing outside.】

【(Is that... Robin? So she is also on the 【Radiant Feldspar】.)】

The livestream room.

"Ahhhhhhh!!! Miss Robin, long time no see."

"Since the final battle with Sunday, this is the first time Miss Robin has appeared, right?"

"Seeing Miss Robin safe and sound, a heavy stone in my heart has finally been lifted."

"But Miss Robin appearing on the Radiant Feldspar? Could it be that she will still perform at the upcoming Charmony Festival?"

"After all, she is a famous singer known throughout the galaxy. If not necessary, I'm afraid the Family wouldn't give up on the appearance of such an important figure as Miss Robin."

"That's true, but I'm still very curious, after experiencing these things, does Robin still have enough state to go on stage?"

【In the game story, Jade smiles slightly, walks to Robin's side, and greets her: "Miss Robin, hello. I didn't expect to meet you on this ship."】

【Hearing Jade's voice, Robin turns around, looking at Jade with a smile: "Miss Jade? Hello. The opening ceremony of the Charmony Festival has been moved to the 【Radiant Feldspar】, and I came up early to make some preparations."】

【"What about you, have you talked to Mr. Gopher Wood?"】

【Judging from the attitudes of Robin and Jade, it seems this is not their first meeting.】

【Jade also reveals a smile, looking at Robin: "In fact, I am just about to see him. Is Miss Robin familiar with him?"】

【Robin shakes her head slightly: "Unfortunately, I haven't met him. I've only heard a few evaluations from... the former Oak Family Head 【Sunday】: Mr. Gopher Wood is a capable merchant, but in other aspects... I dare not compliment him."】

【Mentioning Sunday, Robin's gaze becomes a bit complicated.】

【Jade maintains her unchanging smile and asks for Robin's opinion: "Then where do you think the future of the Planet of Festivities will head?"】

【Robin says calmly: "Just like the Radiant Feldspar once stopped sailing, but set sail again. I believe the sweet dream will welcome its rebirth."】

【"The 【Harmony】 needs to find a new direction. Only by saying goodbye to the past can we sail towards tomorrow."】

【"There are no eternal allies, and no eternal enemies. I hope we can get what we need... from this transaction."】

【Listening to Robin's words, Jade squints and smiles: "Of course. Looking forward to your performance, see you again at the celebration."】

【Robin also smiles and says goodbye: "Hmm, Miss Jade, see you later."】

The Luo Fu Xianzhou.

Lieutenant Yanqing clicks his tongue: "The Family really knows how to make the best use of everything. Miss Robin still has to go on stage to perform now, it's really hard for her."

General Jing Yuan looks at the plot in the game, shakes his head and smiles: "Lieutenant Yanqing, you guessed wrong. Although I have always admired Miss Robin, but..."

"I have to say, regarding Miss Robin, I still underestimated this singer who is famous throughout the galaxy."

Lieutenant Yanqing looks at General Jing Yuan in confusion, not quite understanding what he means.

Another place in the universe.

In a luxurious room.

Aventurine looks at the dialogue between Robin and Jade in the game plot, and a smile hooks at the corner of his mouth: "Hahaha, it seems that not only is that Sunday not simple, but our Miss Robin, who is famous throughout the galaxy, is also not as harmless as she looks on the surface."

"It was my mistake, I underestimated you, or rather, many people underestimated you."

【At this time, after saying goodbye to Robin, the second half of the meeting is about to begin, and Jade is ready to show her counterattack without reservation.】

【Returning to the previous conversation spot and sitting down, looking at Mr. Gopher Wood, Jade says with a formulaic smile: "Sorry to keep you waiting, Mr. Gopher Wood. The meeting can continue."】

【Mr. Gopher Wood looks at Jade and the missing figure, smiles, and says with some confusion: "Hohohohoho, you reached a countermeasure so quickly, Miss Jade? Hmm... where did Miss Topaz go?"】

Jade slowly retracted her smile, her gaze becoming sharp as she said, "Topaz has other tasks, and you will see her in a while. The conversation can still continue, just you and me."

【Seeing the change in Jade's expression and tone, Mr. Gopher Wood's expression gradually becomes solemn: "Is it my illusion, Miss? Your tone is... very different from just now."】

【"One must set a good example in front of the younger generation. In the negotiation field, being unrestrained is not a good habit, is it?" Jade says at the end, and a smile appears on her serious face again, just like before.】

The livestream room.

"Good grief, this is going to be a head-on confrontation."

"It seems Miss Jade still restrains her edge in front of Miss Topaz, is it to avoid affecting her image in front of people she is close to?"

"Haha, maybe that's the case."

"But I wonder what method Jade will use to break Mr. Gopher Wood's listing plan?"

"That depends on Miss Jade's methods."

"Looking at Miss Jade's confident appearance, I'm afraid she is already well-prepared. Mr. Gopher Wood is probably going to fall this time."

Where the Astral Express crew is located.

March 7th widens her eyes, not daring to relax for a moment, quietly watching the game screen on her phone: "Is this going to be a big one? I feel a tension that is no less than a real battle."

"However, this Miss Jade is still considering her image in front of the younger generation, she really is a good person~"

Dan Heng sighs, shakes his head helplessly, then lowers his head slightly, thinking: "Perhaps, Jade really has the confidence to deal with the listing plan mentioned by Mr. Gopher Wood earlier."

Welt Yang also nods and says: "Should be correct, this Miss Jade is not a person who will bluff, she must already have a countermeasure."】

【Jade looks at Mr. Gopher Wood, her tone gradually becoming full of oppression: "Now, we can speak plainly. Do you believe it, Gopher Wood? In the past ten Amber Eras, you are not the only 【merchant】 who has experienced the changes in the cosmic market."】

【A sharp look flashes in Mr. Gopher Wood's eyes, and he makes a unique laugh: "Interesting... Hohohohoho, this is interesting."】

【As a merchant who has been in the business for a long time and reached his current position, how could Mr. Gopher Wood not understand Jade's attitude at this moment.】

【Seeing Mr. Gopher Wood also abandon his disguise, his originally short Pepeshi body now radiates an aura that one dare not ignore: "Speak plainly, very good! What I like most is openness and transparency. Let's hear it, where are you going to play this move?"】

【Jade smiles slightly: "Unfortunately, my habit is to checkmate first, then place the piece. Let's get straight to the conclusion: First, your plan cannot be realized. There is absolutely no possibility for Penacony to bypass the IPC 【Listing】."】

【"Second, you also cannot stop the IPC from entering Penacony. We have plenty of time and ways to find a suitable breakthrough, tear it open bit by bit, and then fill it up, so that the Asdana star system becomes familiar with the IPC's methods again."】

【Jade's face still carries a smile, but the sharpness in her eyes and the oppression in her words are like heavy mountains pressing directly on the soul: —】

【"What you said, I am now returning it to you in full. In order to keep your dignity, and so that you don't become a target of public criticism at the formal meeting—you had better give up that Arabian Nights plan."】

【Mr. Gopher Wood lets out a loud laugh, staring at Jade: "Hohahahahaha! Interesting, really too interesting!"】

【"You painted-skin woman, your tone is not small! I want to see today, what cards you are holding."】

【Jade lets out a chuckle, unhurriedly: "Don't forget, Mr. Gopher Wood, the IPC controls the largest propaganda platform in the galaxy. More than half of the news networks in the entire universe are our mouthpieces."】

【"The second after you spread the news of Penacony's public offering, trillions of users will receive such a push notification simultaneously: —"】

【" 【The Family's protection of Penacony has failed, and accidents in the dream will lead to permanent brain death.】 "】

【At this point, Jade lets out a heart-stopping laugh: "Guess what, when the entire galaxy turns its eyes to Penacony, just with this one piece of news, how many ways does the IPC have to devalue the Clover Coin to nothing in twenty-four system hours?"】

The livestream room. ===== CHAPTER 452 =====