Chapter 455: Independent Director, Penacony's future determined, three-legged balance

【In the game story, Himeko looks at Mr. Gopher Wood, the head of the Oak Family, and greets him politely: "Mr. Gopher Wood, I've heard a lot about you. It's an honor to meet you as a representative of the Astral Express."】

【Mr. Gopher Wood, who has experienced many storms, finally understands that Jade has already planned everything. Thinking of this, Mr. Gopher Wood lets out that unique laugh: "Hohohohoho, sure enough... is this beautiful lady the navigator of the Astral Express? Nice to meet you, nice to meet you."】

【Jade looks at Himeko and Mr. Gopher Wood and says: "Everyone already has a general understanding of the proposal. According to the plan, after this round of financing, the IPC will hold 30% of Penacony's shares."】

【"Afterwards, the IPC will transfer 5% of the equity to the Astral Express and nominate Miss Himeko as an independent director. This move is to recognize the sacrifices and contributions made by the Nameless in history to the Land of Dreams."】

The livestream room.

"I have to say, Jade's rhetoric is really powerful. It not only achieved the IPC's goal but also allowed the Astral Express and the Family to reach a relative win-win situation."

"And don't look at it as only 5% equity, but the position of independent director allows the Astral Express to more conveniently pay attention to Penacony's situation, act as a supervisor, and have the power to check and balance the IPC and the Family. Mr. Gopher Wood also got the result he wanted."

"Or rather, in this way, all three parties got a relatively perfect result."

"After all, for the Family, compared to the ambitious Interastral Peace Corporation, the reputation of the Astral Express is much more trustworthy. With the Astral Express as an intermediary notary, both the IPC and the Family are at ease."

"Actually, I think, with the contributions of Mikhail, Tiernan, Razalina, and these Nameless to Penacony, let alone 5% equity, even 30% equity is deserved."

"Although that's what's said, looking at the current situation, it's a bit unrealistic."

"Indeed, this is digging fat meat out of other people's mouths. Speaking of which, if it weren't for the IPC's intervention, I'm afraid that after Penacony's affairs were finished, Penacony would have fallen back into the hands of the Family again. At that time, even if the Astral Express wanted to do something, it wouldn't be as calm and easy as it is now."

"It can only be said that the IPC's intervention caused a strange balance in the current situation, a three-legged balance. Although each has their own thoughts, they also maintain a certain tacit stability."

"Hehe, anyway, 5% equity is also a considerable amount. Now the Astral Express has become a big tycoon."

"It really is, but this is also what they deserve. Whether it was the life-and-death resistance against the dream of Tayzzyronth before, or the inheritance of the Trailblaze will of the 【Watchmaker】 Mikhail, this 5% equity, thinking about it, is still too little."

【Himeko looks at Jade of the IPC and Mr. Gopher Wood, the head of the Oak Family, and nods: "Although everything has not yet settled, we are deeply honored that everyone here recognizes the 【Trailblaze】 path of the Express."】

【Subsequently, Himeko's gaze becomes formal and firm, clearly stating the position of the Astral Express: "Nameless embark on a journey, not for fame or profit. But if both the Family and the IPC have this intention, we will also fulfill our duties as the Board of Directors."】

【"After the vote of all members of the Express crew, the Astral Express will assist in Penacony's reconstruction cause. In addition, in the future journey, we will also be committed to bringing the sweet dreams of the Planet of Festivities to more worlds."】

【At this point, Himeko pauses slightly, gazing at Jade and Mr. Gopher Wood, and says in a calm and firm tone: "Of course, all cooperation is based on one premise—"】

【"The 【Harmony】 path implemented by Penacony cannot be distorted again. The same tragedy must never happen a second time."】

The Luo Fu Xianzhou.

In the teahouse where players gather.

"Once Himeko said this, Mr. Gopher Wood's heart must have finally settled."

"Although Sunday and the Order have both fallen, who knows if there are other voices within the Family? You know, the true mastermind behind the Stellaron hasn't been revealed yet."

"Maybe this mastermind won't show up for the time being. Perhaps they will appear in the later main story."

"But Himeko's attitude can be considered as indicating that Penacony can only belong to Harmony. Even if the IPC wants to make small moves later, they must consider the attitude of the Astral Express."

"Anyway, for those in the Family who are inclined towards 【Harmony】, this is also a guarantee. Although the Astral Express seems to have few people, compared to the IPC's massive scale, it is dwarfed, but no one can ignore its influence. On the road of Trailblaze, there are too many worlds that have received the favor of the Nameless of the Astral Express. The IPC will absolutely not target the Astral Express without certainty."

The Astral Express.

Parlor car.

Himeko hugs her chest and ponders: "Hmm, ending in this way is also reasonable. In this way, with the influence of the Astral Express, at least in the short term, this balance will not be broken."

"But since the IPC has officially intervened in Penacony, I'm afraid it won't be calm later, we can only deal with it as it comes."

Pom-Pom also nods vigorously and says: "Hmm, absolutely cannot let the sacrifices of Mikhail, Tiernan, and Razalina be wasted, Pom!"

Penacony.

Mr. Gopher Wood looks at the development in the game plot and can't help but let out his unique laugh: "Hohohohoho, interesting, too interesting. It seems that this direction regarding the future has provided me with a good direction."

Mr. Gopher Wood knows that since the truth of Penacony's plot was revealed step by step, the Family's credibility in reality has fallen to the bottom.

I'm afraid it's even worse than the situation in the game. After all, in the future plot of the game, the public does not know the truth about Penacony's dream.

And now, for the Family, I'm afraid many people have completely lost trust.

However, there is no breaking without establishing. How to break and then establish, Mr. Gopher Wood also has a bottom line in his heart after watching the future plot in the game.

Although the Oak Family fell, according to seniority and ability, Mr. Gopher Wood is the most likely to become the new generation of Family spokespersons, but the various internal struggles and the internal and external pressures in reality also make Mr. Gopher Wood quite tired.

It can only be said that to get something, one always needs to make more sacrifices.

【In the game story, the representatives of the three forces finally reached a consensus, and this conversation about the future direction of Penacony ended here.】

【In the plot screen, now that the big things have been negotiated, Jade and Topaz have their own plans for how to enjoy their time on the Radiant Feldspar.】

【Returning to the guest room arranged by the Family, Topaz looks at Jade and says: "Mr. Gopher Wood agreed, so this hurdle is over? Then the other few Family Heads..."】

【Jade is no longer worried about this, smiling: "They will also recognize the situation. But when asking the last question, Mr. Gopher Wood represented more than just the Oak Family."】

【Topaz nods slightly, no longer worried, and says: "When is the formal meeting time suitable? I'll arrange it."】

【Regarding this, Jade gently hands over the follow-up negotiations and handover work to Topaz. Now that the biggest difficulty has been solved, Jade believes in Topaz's strength and will definitely be able to do the follow-up work well.】

【Hearing Jade say this, Topaz's expression changes slightly, a bit surprised.】

【Jade looks at Topaz and smiles gently: "This case was taken by Aventurine, and you are his designated project partner. If that child hadn't played too hard, I wouldn't have been pushed to the front."】

【"I came today just to help you pull out the hardest nail. I believe you can close this deal well, little Yelena."】

【Topaz nods upon hearing this and says formally: "Of course, definitely no problem. Please also rest assured, 【Diamond】."】

【Jade nods slightly and says: "Rest assured, 【Diamond】 has always trusted us. I will put in a good word for you, and being promoted back to P45 is not a problem."】

The livestream room.

"Miss Jade, she really makes me cry, she is even thinking about promoting Topaz."

"Ahem, I feel like the relationship between Jade, Topaz, and Aventurine is very loving."

"I have the same feeling. I thought people in the IPC were heartless, but now it seems I was generalizing."

"Yeah, I thought Jade was a scary person before."

"Actually, your perception is correct. Jade is indeed quite scary, but she is especially gentle in front of Topaz, like an older sister or elder."

"Actually, from the fact that Jade calls Topaz little Yelena and calls Aventurine a child, you can feel that she still has a kind of gentle maternal nature in front of people she is close to in private."

"This is being strong like a poisonous snake on the outside, and gentle like a kind mother on the inside. I have to say, Miss Jade's personality is indeed very likable."

"However, for most people, they might only see the dangerous and strong side. But this is also normal. After all, people have closeness and distance. If Miss Jade didn't have strong means to reach her current position, she wouldn't be able to sit firmly in this position."

"Hehehe, Jade... hehe, big sister."

"Good grief, the person above is generating electricity again, kick him out."

"I second that!"

"Actually, I noticed it when Aventurine used Topaz Stone and Jade Stone to set up the layout earlier. Perhaps not all, but at least the relationship between Aventurine, Topaz, and Jade is very united when encountering things."

"After all, the Cornerstone can exert the power of an Emanator of 【Preservation】. Handing such important things to Aventurine also reveals from the side the trust Jade and Topaz have in Aventurine."

"I feel like Jade is like a head of the family to Aventurine and Topaz. When facing tricky things, she will help, and after the hardest part is solved, she will also leave some opportunities for Topaz to exercise."

"Put that way, Jade really has a sense of a head of the family where an elder sister is like a mother." ===== CHAPTER 456 =====