"Uncertain, a mature treatment plan hasn't been released yet, but I estimate it won't be long, perhaps within two days. Once the treatment plan is out, you won't need to quarantine these people anymore; they can be sent for medical attention directly upon falling ill," Li Nannan said.
...
Jiang Ye climbed out of the remote control cabin, feeling a slight dizziness.
It wasn't a sensitivity to consciousness interfacing; it was purely physical exhaustion. He had been in the remote control cabin for nearly a day without eating or drinking. It would be a miracle if he wasn't dizzy. He staggered to the kitchen to make himself something to eat.
The food printer whirred, pushing out a plate of steaming hot food.
But Jiang Ye didn't take the plate; he stared at his phone screen, his eyes wide open!
Feng Zhi Shuang: "I tried calling you, but it didn't go through. I have something to inform you about: Jiang Ye Star's development index has reached 10,000 points, currently at 10,032. You've always wanted to build a star station, right? The price for a complete star station is now 10 billion, with a construction period of about six to seven days. Contact Xu Yan."
Jiang Ye's hands trembled as he called Xu Yan.
The call connected instantly, and Xu Yan's voice came from the phone, "Hello? What's up?"
"Star station! Build a star station! One that can land rockets and large spacecraft, a star station that can take me to alien planets!" Jiang Ye said excitedly. "Is the price 10 billion? I'll transfer it to you immediately. Please start construction as soon as possible!"
"Where do you want to choose the location?" Xu Yan asked.
"You pick a suitable location, one that's convenient for transportation and won't affect the urban area," Jiang Ye said. "Quick, quick! I need to go to the nodal star as soon as possible!"
"Don't rush, don't rush. I'll arrange for the construction team to start immediately. The construction materials for the star station need to be sourced, and the specific construction period is uncertain, but it should be completed in about a week. In the meantime, Feng Zhi Shuang and I will help you contact reliable interstellar travel companies and get you a ticket to the nodal star," Xu Yan said. "That way, you can depart as soon as the star station is completed!"
"Great! Thank you so much!" Jiang Ye was thrilled. "Get me a ticket for when I go, and prepare two return tickets for me. If everything goes smoothly, I'll bring my girlfriend back."
"Whoa? You really have a girlfriend on the nodal star? Amazing!" Xu Yan's tone was surprised, then dejected. "I really envy people like you who can find a partner wherever they go. I truly lack this kind of heterosexual luck; I don't know what I'm missing."
"Don't worry, I'll arrange a matchmaking party for you within three days!" Jiang Ye quickly assured. "It's just a partner; however many you want, I'll provide!"
"Great! I've been waiting for you to say that!" Xu Yan also became happy.
After hanging up, Jiang Ye brought the newly printed meal to the table.
He had barely taken two bites when Ju Lanlan's call came.
"Are you home?" Ju Lanlan asked as soon as she got on the line.
"Yes, what's up?"
"I've finished the first batch of interstellar colonization investment projects. Can you take a look at them?" Ju Lanlan said. "If you think they're okay, I'll officially launch them to the market."
"Just send me an electronic copy; no need to come over again," Jiang Ye said.
"I'm already on my way. This is absolutely confidential, and I don't want to send it electronically. There are too many hackers these days; secrets can be stolen without anyone noticing," Ju Lanlan said. "Please wait a few minutes."
Jiang Ye put down his phone and ate ravenously.
When he was half full, the sound of flying cars whizzing by could be heard outside the window.
Jiang Ye went down the stairs to the first floor, just as Ju Lanlan entered.
She was wearing a form-fitting gold one-piece dress, her hair dyed wine red, and on her feet were slippers with ice-blue toes. The three jade bracelets on her wrist jingled, her earrings were golden wind chimes, and she also wore a green emerald necklace. Her entire demeanor had changed, exuding a sense of opulent luxury, like a young noblewoman.
Jiang Ye was stunned. Was this still Ju Lanlan? She had changed so much in the time he hadn't seen her.
"Here, take a look first. I'm going upstairs to get a drink of water," Ju Lanlan smiled and handed the folder in her hand to Jiang Ye.
She was already familiar with the layout of the villa, walking upstairs in her slippers, her jewelry clinking.
Jiang Ye sat down on the sofa and examined the project papers in the folder.
[Project 1: Low-price investment project for one mu of land (Civilian Project)]
[Project Description: Spend a small amount of money to support the army in developing one mu of land on Bi Rong Star. This mu of land might contain a gold mine, a gem mine, a river suitable for a hydroelectric power station, or precious medicinal plants... All profits extracted from this mu of land will put 30% into your pocket! Of course, it might also be a barren piece of land. It doesn't matter; in the future, factories will be built on barren land, and crops will be planted, generating long-term value. 5% of this value will also enter your pocket. If you keep your money in the bank, it will only depreciate to worthlessness. If you buy bonds, you'll wait until your liver bursts for a tiny bit of interest. Risk and reward are proportional. The reason rich people are rich is simply because they are bold! Developing one mu of land is very cheap, why not give it a try? Perhaps this momentary impulse of yours can free you from a life of toil and hardship!]
[Project Investment Cost: 10,000 yuan per mu (limited-time promotion)]
Jiang Ye was shocked.
The development cost for one mu of land was at most a thousand yuan, as most of it was wasteland with no real development value; a simple inspection would suffice. Ju Lanlan was charging 10,000 yuan! And it was a limited-time promotion!
If many civilians bought it, the profit would be immense!
Originally, the army developing wasteland was just a waste of time and effort, but now it had been transformed into a highly profitable endeavor?
Ju Lanlan came down with two cups, placing one on the coffee table in front of Jiang Ye and holding the other herself. She sat down on the sofa right next to Jiang Ye.
"This first project of yours is quite predatory!" Jiang Ye dangled the project paper in his hand. "A ninefold profit!"
"It won't be that much when it reaches you. According to our prior agreement, a portion of the money goes to my Operations and Investment Bureau, another portion is allocated to the army as military expenses, and the rest is yours," Ju Lanlan said, taking a sip of water.
"I know that. I mean, is such a high profit a bit too unconscionable?" Jiang Ye blinked.
"How is it unconscionable? The rules are clearly written. Whoever is willing to buy can buy it! What you're seeing is just the preliminary plan. There are detailed explanations that will be posted on the Investment Bureau's wall for everyone to see," Ju Lanlan said. "Risk and reward are proportional, which translates to: whoever wants to get rich overnight will be fleeced!"
"But won't this damage the credibility of your Investment Bureau?" Jiang Ye worried. "If everyone buys this one-mu land project and ends up losing money, won't they eventually realize it? And then no one will invest with you anymore."