Darkstone Code
Chapter 227 - 0225 Master Lynch Cleverly Solves the Problem

Chapter 227: 0225 Master Lynch Cleverly Solves the Problem

Before leaving, Gap asked a question, one that was somewhat impressive.

"Will I die?" As he stood at the door, one foot already stepping out, he was about to leave the room, but he paused, turned around, and asked this question.

Would he die?

This inevitably raises concerns. In many films and TV productions, and even in some real historical events, some "key figures" have involuntarily sacrificed their lives for someone else’s secrets.

The best way to keep a secret is for everyone to permanently keep their mouths shut. No one is more reliable than dead men, at least when it comes to keeping secrets.

Neo shook his head, "We might lose some money now, but making you disappear would land us in jail."

This statement made Gap breathe a sigh of relief, and he left without looking back.

Not long after he left, a person emerged from a hidden door behind Neo—it was Mr. Alben, the father of Neo’s wife and the chairman.

At this moment, there was no trace of panic on his face, and there were barely any ripples in the wine held in his hand, as steady as a rock.

He walked to the door, locked the office behind him, and then asked the same question as Gap, "Will he die?"

At this moment, Neo couldn’t answer as easily as before; he even started to bite his nails quickly.

Biting nails is a very bad habit, but everyone knows that some bad habits are hard to change. When Neo is extremely troubled, biting his nails helps calm him down.

Alben watched Neo, who stared vacantly ahead. After a minute or two, Neo came to his senses, with a somewhat complicated expression, "Are you willing?"

His voice had a tinge of resentment, "Decades of effort could become the past in the blink of an eye, and we might become the kind of failures we used to look down on ourselves. Are you willing?"

"Are you willing to give up your current assets, your current social status, all your pleasures, and live like an ordinary person?"

Neo knew very well that if something happened to Ristone, the board would immediately turn against him. Rely on those shareholders to help him and the group ride out the storm?

That would always be a naive fantasy, not even worthy of the term imagination.

By then, what they’ve done before and after would be enough to bankrupt them and they’d also end up in jail.

A publicly traded company’s chairman falsifying financial reports to deceive investors, causing them significant losses—this alone is enough to keep him inside for a long time.

Freedom, wealth, status, everything would end because of a few people’s foolish actions.

Accept it?

Are you willing?

Decades of effort up to today, how many covetous eyes have they fought back, how many greedy hands have they stopped, through so many hardships, only to stumble on flat ground.

Are you willing?

This question wasn’t just Neo asking Alben, he was also asking himself.

If I can be willing, this isn’t really something so extraordinary. Conceding and lowering his head immediately, if he pleads guilty, maybe his sentence would be greatly reduced, or he might not even end up in jail, provided he leaves all his wealth behind, not taking a single penny.

But he wasn’t willing. Everyone knows money is just a series of numbers, but still, he couldn’t let go.

Looking outside at the fine weather, Neo’s gaze extended far into the distance, "Hope he can pull through..."

Until the last moment, nobody wants to take extreme measures.

At this moment, Lynch, who was on set, also looked up at the sky. It was dazzlingly clear, not a cloud in sight, and the sunlight penetrated the atmosphere unimpeded, falling on people. Even in thick clothing, one could feel the warmth of the sun.

It must be said, such weather in winter is truly a heartwarming occurrence.

Due to the disruption of the strike, the film Fox and his sons were shooting was temporarily interrupted, not because they were implicated, but because some people wanted to show their stance. They had to join the strike parade to ensure their "working-class position" was unwavering.

This large-scale strike, viewed as a war by true members of the working class, seemed like a bothersome farce to many others who appeared to be working class, hindering their ability to make money swiftly.

As soon as the strike ended, these people returned to the set to continue filming. They were more eager than anyone to complete the work quickly, so they could receive their share.

The weather is nice today, and Fox and his son invited Lynch over for a chat, to watch some filming, and to discuss the topic of female professional football.

Through a football game, Lynch gained a great deal of fame in Sabin City. Lynch himself might not even realize how famous he is now, but people like the Fox father and son, who are rooted in the lower rungs of society, are very aware.

Many people believe Lynch is the savior of Sabin City, the savior of football and sports enthusiasts. They’ve heard rumors from somewhere that Lynch plans to form various other sports, and for the moment, Lynch’s reputation has been elevated to new heights.

The Fox father and son might not afford professional football, but female professional football might not be out of their reach. They’re pondering whether to organize a match to test the waters, which is why they invited Lynch here.

The three of them stood next to the film set. After the director cleared the area, they didn’t leave either. The director didn’t dare say much since all three were investors, and he couldn’t afford to offend them.

The director called for the shoot to start under pressure. In the eyes of the three men of different ages, the female lead, wearing a bath towel, walked out from behind the scenes, stunning all three of them instantly.

As a lead actress and glamour model, she couldn’t possibly be unattractive. Anything less than ordinary or slightly good-looking wouldn’t suffice. She had at least an 85-point face and a 90-point figure. In front of these three men, she unhesitatingly removed her towel and entered the shower.

Many people watching similar movies often wonder why such a beautiful girl would make such films. Even if she stayed with them, working hard together, wouldn’t life still be good?

The main reason isn’t complicated; it’s about money, and they wouldn’t consider you because you don’t have any.

Standing at the set watching the female lead enter the shower, Old Fox glanced at his son, saying disapprovingly, "You should close your eyes..."

Young Fox, however, laughed and said, "I’ve grown up, and do you think I haven’t seen this before?"

Actually, regardless of the parents, as long as their souls are human, not Demons or perverts, with basic values, they often avoid embarrassing scenes when their children are young.

For example, when kissing, hugging, or doing other intimate actions come on TV, they might call out the Lord’s name while covering their children’s eyes or driving them out.

Old Fox tilted his head and raised his eyebrows, "In my eyes, you’re always just a kid who hasn’t grown up."

Young Fox chuckled, not arguing, as arguing with an elderly person is foolish, especially when that elder is his father; with paternal authority and irrationality, he stood no chance of winning.

Old Fox found Young Fox’s retreat uninteresting. His life nowadays was unprecedentedly comfortable, making him want to find something to do.

He shifted his gaze from the woman to Lynch’s side, "Our football team is already formed, and we’ve hired a coach. Shouldn’t we put them to use next?"

Lynch also withdrew his gaze and, after pondering for a short time, nodded slightly, "Let’s schedule it for this weekend, on Saturday. I’ll have someone trim the lawn and invite some people over."

He was referring to Elina, with the concept and the topic of female professional sports still fermenting and warming up. Making a significant change is genuinely not easy.

It might sound simple to let women onto the sports field and give them the respect of athletes, but in reality, people still view them with a certain bias.

This opportunity was perfect to gather women’s rights organizations together and do a warm-up for female professional football. People would be interested.

At least, you would see more girls in a football match than in bodybuilding contests, and those men in front of the TV with tissues and remote controls know what to choose.

"Shall we take a walk?" Mr. Fox suggested a few ideas, and Lynch looked at him twice before the two walked out of the film set.

They chose a more secluded route with not many people around.

"I’ve been facing some troubles lately..." Old Fox frowned, "You know, not everyone can repay the interest and principal, and I still have to face you... haha."

Lynch stayed silent, so Mr. Fox had to continue, "Sometimes, some of them owe me relatively small amounts. For example, there’s a guy who owes me a total of eleven hundred dollars, but now he really has no money. He’s even willing to work for me to pay off the debt. What do you think I should do to recover the money?"

This is the type of person financial companies are most afraid to encounter. They are willing to do anything but just have no money, which bothers them a lot. Some might even propose to work for the financial company in exchange for just a bite to eat, without any salary.

Such situations are difficult for anyone to handle, including Mr. Fox.

He felt that Lynch was so smart, he would surely have a way to help him because helping him was essentially helping Lynch since their interests aligned.

Lynch furrowed his eyebrows slightly. Dyson Asset Management Company was still providing him with continuous profits, and he had no intention of ending his business relationship with Mr. Fox.

After contemplating for a moment, he came up with a solution.

"For those with houses, continue lending them money until you can mandate the auction of their house for repayment."

"For those without houses or other assets, send them abroad to work. The world is undergoing post-war reconstruction, and they need cheap labor."

Seeing Mr. Fox’s astonished expression, Lynch couldn’t help but laugh, "Do you think I’m harming them?" he questioned, "No, I am saving them!"

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