Chapter 318 The Art of the Deal

Xiahou Aotian stared at the man behind the wide desk as if facing a formidable enemy. He retracted his haughty chin, condensed his invincible gaze, and straightened his lazy back.

He had to admit that today, he, Xiahou Aotian, had met a man who could rival him.

The study was as luxurious as a palace, with furniture exuding the aura of money everywhere. The carpet was unbelievably soft, and the table was set with desserts and expensive drinks that looked delicious.

In terms of money, Xiahou Aotian had lost, and he admitted defeat wholeheartedly.

In terms of appearance, he considered himself outstanding, with handsome features, sword-like eyebrows, and starry eyes. Even without makeup, he was several levels above those young idols who were constantly called *gege* (older brother).

But looking at this man up close, Xiahou Aotian lost confidence in his appearance for the first time, feeling that the other's flawless face was a masterpiece carved by God himself.

In terms of temperament, the man sat at an expensive desk, like the one used by the president in the White House, wearing a well-tailored white suit, with a portrait of himself hanging behind him, taking up half the wall.

It really lived up to the old saying: "Posing is like the wind, always by your side."

"What a Master Qian!" Xiahou Aotian sighed.

"You gave me a *xia ma wei* (a show of strength to intimidate) as soon as we met. I, Xiahou Aotian, admit defeat. I admit that, at this stage, there is a tiny, insignificant gap between us. But don't be complacent. As the saying goes, don't bully a young man for being poor. The last demigod who bullied me is already in self-imposed seclusion in his ancestral home, repenting.

"Let's talk business now. I regret to tell you that I won't be intimidated."

Looking at the young man opposite him, Fu Qingyang's eyes flashed with confusion and bewilderment. The incomprehensible *zhong er* (middle-school syndrome), the unreasonable arrogance, the self-hypnotic pride... These emotions were all exposed under the Insight skill.

But because it was real, Fu Qingyang found it unreal.

Just now, for a moment, he saw anger, fighting spirit, excitement, humiliation, and unwillingness in Xiahou Aotian's expression and eyes...

He had only exchanged a greeting with the other party, but the other party had already performed a love-hate drama of at least 40 episodes in his heart.

Does such an oddball really exist in this world?

Fu Qingyang's eyes moved slightly, suppressing the confusion and bewilderment in his heart, maintaining a high-cold posture, and said:

"Yuanshi Tianzun told me that you obtained a secret manual of mechanical arts in the Mo Sect's Mechanical City. It is a secret manual that contains drawings of numerous mechanical creations."

Xiahou Aotian looked at Zhang Yuanqing beside the desk and said unhappily, "How could you betray me? We are in the same gang."

"How can this be called betrayal? This is cooperation. You have core technology now, but you lack money. You need financing." Zhang Yuanqing gestured to Fu Qingyang: "Our Master Qian is willing to be your angel investor."

Xiahou Aotian looked at the two of them with suspicion. After thinking about it, he asked suspiciously, "Did you arrange three hundred axemen outside the study? As long as I refuse, you'll smash a cup as a signal and they'll rush in and kill me?"

"No, no, there are no axemen outside the study, only bunny girls with slender waists, long legs, and pretty faces," Zhang Yuanqing said.

"Bah, extravagance and debauchery!" Xiahou Aotian was so jealous that his *zhi bi fen li* (quality changed).

"Once you and Master Qian's cooperation is reached, you can also be so extravagant and debauched," Zhang Yuanqing replied seamlessly.

Xiahou Aotian touched his chin expectantly when he heard this. "I don't want bunny girls, I want little mature women in suspender stockings."

Fu Qingyang's mouth twitched slightly, and he said coldly:

"My study is not a place for you to discuss romance."

He looked at Xiahou Aotian calmly:

"We can cooperate. You are the manufacturer, and I am the agent. I will provide the raw materials for making the mechanisms, and you are only responsible for processing and production. I am responsible for sales, and only I can sell them. You cannot have other distributors, and you cannot leak the secret manual of mechanical arts to anyone, including the Xiahou family."

Xiahou Aotian shrugged. "But I have already leaked the secret manual of mechanical arts to the Xiahou family."

"What?" Zhang Yuanqing was shocked.

Fu Qingyang looked calm. "How much did you leak?"

"As expected of a Scout, you are not intimidated." Xiahou Aotian raised his chin. "I used a lowest-level puppet to pay off my debt to the family. It is obviously not worth 150 million, but my uncle said he was willing to pay a premium for me, which is to say, he wants the subsequent mechanical drawings, and I am more inclined to sell the drawings to the family."

Zhang Yuanqing hurriedly said, "You are confused, how can you be as confused as Elder Sun? How can family development be more important than gang development?"

Xiahou Aotian snorted, "Of course family development is more important."

This guy unexpectedly has self-awareness… Zhang Yuanqing frowned. It is true that family development is definitely more important than gang development, even if Xiahou Aotian is not liked by his family elders.

But the characteristics of a Lingjing family determine that as long as they are blood relatives, they will definitely be protected and favored. It is destined that as long as they are not an idiot, even if they are hated, as long as their strength reaches a certain level, the family will definitely delegate power.

At present, the role of "Undead Advent" is not that great yet.

Fu Qingyang ignored Xiahou Aotian's words and calmly explained his plan, "I plan to establish a company in the name of the gang 'Undead Advent', and then, as the controller of the company, I will discuss cooperation with the Taiyi Sect and the Five Elements Alliance to become the mechanical weapon supplier for the two official organizations.

"When the cooperation with the official organizations is stable, I will expand the business to the Lingjing families and the folk organizations backed by the official organizations. They will all get their goods from us in the future. We will split the profits four-six, you four, and I six."

Fu Qingyang looked at Young Master Xiahou. "Now, let's talk again, is family development important, or is gang development important?"

Xiahou Aotian's voice was loud and his expression was firm: "Gang development is important!"

This guy is giving too much, Xiahou Aotian had to yield. He has no money and no resources. He either sells the secret manual of mechanical arts to the family at a high price, or, like Fu Qingyang, establishes a company in the name of the family.

At most, he would be the CEO of the company, and he would definitely not have 40% of the shares.

There are so many family businesses, and no individual owns more than 10% of the shares, not even the head of the family.

Fu Qingyang nodded with satisfaction:

"I have already bought the villa next door to use as a mechanical art manufacturing factory. You are now the person in charge of the factory. I will arrange for a group of Scholars to come over later, and you will be responsible for managing them. Some non-core components will be handed over to them for manufacturing."

Speaking of this, Fu Qingyang reminded:

"As the protagonist, you need a team and lackeys. This is the first step for you, Xiahou Aotian, to become famous in the world and rival Lu Ban and Mozi."

The lethality of these words was no less than Guan Ya saying to Zhang Yuanqing: Master, I will take a concubine for you every month in the future.

Xiahou Aotian's eyes suddenly lit up, bursting with excitement and agitation.

"Happy cooperation!"

"Happy cooperation!"

After sending Xiahou Aotian away, Fu Qingyang looked at Zhang Yuanqing and said:

"In the 40% given to him, I will state in the contract that 5% of it will be used as the operating fund for your gang. But I won't say it now. When he stabilizes, I will tell him to refuse pure technology shares. He must empty his savings and invest in the production of the first batch of mechanical weapons.

"When the sunk costs accumulate to a certain level, I will cut his shares. It is not suitable for the long-term development of the company for one person to own 40% of the shares. How much do you think is appropriate to cut it to?"

"30% should be enough. If it's too little, he will rebel, and it will be difficult for me to coax him," Zhang Yuanqing said.

Fu Qingyang nodded and said, "I will give you 10% of the shares. You can invite some trustworthy people to invest, such as your future mother-in-law. Her business has not been good in recent years."

10% of the shares will be worth so much money in the future… Zhang Yuanqing bowed and said, "Thank you, Boss!"

Li Chunfeng carried his backpack and suitcase, and silently walked out of the room.

In the living room, on the sofa, a big and a small beauty were sharing snacks, dressed in hot pants. They looked over in surprise.

Xie Lingxi said in surprise, "Li Chunfeng, are you resigning?"

The Queen also looked over, her expression blank and reluctant.

As a Scholar, Li Chunfeng's role in the team is irreplaceable. When performing tasks, he interferes with enemy signals,

locates enemy positions, interferes with enemy surveillance, and so on, becoming the team's strong backing.

In life, he can not only repair computers, air conditioners, and washing machines, but also climb over the wall to the foreign network to screenshot interesting information.

Except for not being able to fight, he is almost an all-rounder.

A Scholar's body can rival a team.

"It's not a resignation, just a temporary job transfer." Li Chunfeng pointed outside, "Elder Fu bought the big villa behind us and is going to transform it into a mechanical weapons factory. I have been transferred there."

"Isn't that the same as resigning?" Xie Lingxi frowned. "Then you won't be on our team anymore?"

"When there are no missions, I will be tightening screws over there. When there are missions, I will go out with you," Li Chunfeng said.

The Queen and Xie Lingxi were dumbfounded: "So crazy? That's not right, isn't that just using you as an animal?"

Li Chunfeng heard this and showed a conflicted expression. Finally, he succumbed and said in a hollow voice:

"I was originally against it. It doesn't fit my lifestyle and will reduce my quality of life to the bottom, but Elder Fu said, add a zero to the salary… He gave too much."