Chapter 27: A Strange Atmosphere

"You are so sudden; you have really put me on the spot."

Lu Chen smiled; the current situation was indeed too disadvantageous for him!

Although he had already anticipated it in his heart, he really did not want to agree to this matter.

Lu Chen took a puff of his Cigar, his whole body relaxing as he sank into the sofa, a flash of gravity crossing his eyes.

His fingers tapped lightly on the armrest, and his swaying toe paused slightly.

"Chairman Lu, if the diamonds cannot be supplied long-term, then could you let us at Crown collect that Silver Coin from last time?"

Laimu watched Lu Chen's demeanor, a trace of a smile on his face and a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

He placed his Cigar on the crystal ashtray, clasped his hands tightly together, leaned his body forward, and stared straight at Lu Chen.

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Lu Chen still puffed on his Cigar leisurely, the sharpness in his eyes flashing and vanishing.

It was just that his hand gripping the Cigar tightened a bit more, and his toe also paused for a second.

He exhaled a cloud of smoke, blocking Laimu's sharp gaze.

It was as if only by doing this could Lu Chen be subjected to an attack from only one side, rather than being caught in a pincer movement!

After a long while, he changed the direction of his crossed legs and then spoke.

"I think everyone present here has misunderstood one thing. I only signed an exclusive agreement, which means Rainbow will not be sold through channels other than you. As for... anything else, you are not qualified to demand it of me."

Lu Chen spoke extremely slowly, almost word for word!

His sharp gaze swept across the few people in coordination with his words.

In the entire Guibingshi, the few people looked at each other and immediately fell into silence.

"The mining of Rainbow is not as easy as you think. From discovery to the successful mining of the first Rainbow, our family took 30 years, and up to now, there have been only a few in total."

After finishing, Lu Chen silently sipped his coffee and smoked his Cigar in silence.

The remaining people in the Guibingshi looked at each other again and became even more silent.

They seemed to be digesting what Lu Chen had just said.

After a long time, Wei Er extinguished his Cigar and slowly took another one out from the cigar box.

"Mr. Lu, you are right. Regarding Rainbow, anyone, including myself, would lose their composure in front of it."

Wei Er began to preheat it again, his movements slow and forceful.

"Regarding its scarcity, we can understand, but please consider that our interests are aligned."

"Director Wei, as long as you understand, that is fine. Currently, all Rainbows have been sold out. If you still need them, when the next one is available, our family will continue to sell it to Crown."

Lu Chen interrupted Wei Er's words and spoke directly.

He placed his Cigar on the ashtray, just like Laimu, his tone stiff and cold.

It seemed full of aggression!

"As for how Crown wants to operate, that is your business at Crown. By the way, I am also a shareholder of Crown and will not sabotage your plans."

"Then, Chairman Lu, shall we talk about the next Rainbow?"

Wei Er was stunned for a moment, took a puff of his Cigar, and put a smile back on his face.

He took a puff of his Cigar, crossed his legs again, leaned back on the sofa, his gaze seemingly carrying a hint of probing.

However, he did not give Lu Chen a chance to interrupt him, but instead continued directly.

"We at Crown are willing to offer 10 million USD, as well as conditions to facilitate your development in Xianggang, to lock in the next Rainbow."

"Thank you for your kindness, Director Wei. Have you forgotten? We have an exclusive agreement; this is part of my duty. As long as there is one, I will notify Crown immediately. As for developing in Xianggang, I am also a director; it is not as if I cannot handle such a small matter."

Lu Chen smiled, extinguished his Cigar, and stood up.

"Excuse me, Director Wei, I have other matters, so I will not stay any longer."

Leaving only the few people looking at each other in the Guibingshi.

It was not until he was out of the Guibingshi that Lu Chen cursed in a low voice.

"You have come out. Miss Luosha seemed to have left just now."

Wang Jingli had already regained his composure; seeing Lu Chen walk out of the Guibingshi, he hurriedly greeted him.

"Mm."

Lu Chen was stunned for a moment, nodded, and did not speak.

The atmosphere in the banquet hall was still as sweltering as ever.

Lu Chen did not force himself to blend in either, but found a corner and sat on the sofa.

"Miss Luosha seemed to have come for you, or perhaps she was handling some business..."

Wang Jingli sat to the side, muttering in a rambling, low voice.

It made Lu Chen's temples throb; he did not know what was wrong with him today, why he was so annoying!

However, Lu Chen did not express anything, letting Wang Jingli vent in a low voice.

Yes, he also needed to vent!

The atmosphere in the entire banquet hall remained as intense and strange as ever.

It was simply indescribable.

After a long while, someone finally walked over.

"Hello, seeing you sitting with Wang Jingli the whole time, did you just arrive in Xianggang recently?"

After lightly clinking glasses with Lu Chen, he continued to speak.

"I am Xiao Shiqing, in the import and export trade. If you have any needs, you can contact me."

"Hello, I am Lu Sanbao. Business... not yet, but I believe we will have business soon."

Lu Chen was stunned for a moment; this name was interesting!

And they are in import and export, which means the shipping industry, right?

The two of them just chatted briefly and exchanged Business Cards.

Lu Chen also slowly relaxed.

Whether it was Wei Er or the Luosha, neither was actually Lu Chen's current focus!

He also slowly began to move around the banquet, and through Wang Jingli's introductions, he got to know quite a few useful company bosses.

Of course, during this time, after Wei Er and his group came out, Lu Chen also went over to have a drink with them.

Everything seemed harmonious and pleasant.

It was just that the topics of conversation at the banquet tonight seemed a bit strange.

No one was talking business; it was all about romance, the nice weather, and other superficial banter, not at all like a high-end banquet.

Instead, it was more like... awkward small talk when running into an acquaintance at a street-side shop.

Yes!

That's exactly the feeling!

But Lu Chen had to navigate this occasion to find potential partners for the future development of his industry.

However, Lu Chen still heard a bit of news when one of the wealthy businessmen let something slip...

About the Crown...

This made him understand in an instant!

It had spread!

In that moment, Lu Chen truly understood that the negotiation between Wei Er and himself...

Was likely not just a probe, but also carried the implication of whether or not to cooperate.

And in his own words, there was that one sentence...

I am also a shareholder of the Crown!

Understood, it all makes sense now!

Wei Er, you bastard...

Lu Chen was so angry he almost laughed.

Fine, fine, fine, Crown, you just wait for me!

Lu Chen suddenly had no desire to stay any longer.

He stood up and left directly.

And after exiting the Banshan Jiudian, Lu Chen's pupils constricted.

A figure was standing in the distance.