Immortality Starts From Making Money.
Chapter 154: What do you think, if we control what the people know?

Chapter 154: What do you think, if we control what the people know?

Qiu Yan was getting restless. The silence was killing her.

She expected Mo Jian to speak—if he was going to accept her proposal or reject it—but no, he was quiet, staring at her face.

When she couldn’t endure it any longer and prepared to speak, Mo Jian finally broke the silence.

"Why should I work with you?" His voice was low but chilling. "Just because you say so, or just because you’re beautiful. Which one?"

Qiu Yan did not flinch under his piercing gaze or by his cold words. She was already getting used to Mo Jian’s behavior.

Against him, the honey trap was useless.

If he found you useless, he would throw you out without batting an eye.

She straightened her back and responded, "Your Thousand Wealth Chamber is powerful and sufficient to do whatever you’re planning. What I’m saying is, my consortium can lessen the burden."

"What I’ve learned so far: you can’t do everything. And if you do everything, it won’t be as efficient as you may want."

Mo Jian nodded. "You’re right. But you never answered my question. What made you think you’re worth it?"

"Trust!" she responded. "You can trust me. I’ll never betray you." Her voice was filled with firm determination.

"Don’t make me laugh..." Mo Jian chuckled and relaxed his back on the couch.

Qiu Yan clenched her fist. She had come clean and had nothing to say. There was nothing she could say to convince him.

Her consortium could not compare to him, even though her background did not move him.

Heck!

With such an artifact, she knew those in the Central Region would not hesitate to grovel at his feet.

Mo Jian shook his head. He could see Qiu Yan genuinely wanted to work with him. Even though she had her selfish reasons—but who doesn’t have their selfish reasons?

But she was too green.

"Let me teach you how this is done. In case of the next time," he began slowly.

Qiu Yan creased her brow, her eyes filled with confusion. Teach her? What could he possibly teach her?

Although confused and skeptical, she did not speak and waited for him to continue.

"You wanted to convince me to work with you but never knew any way you could help my chamber better. Yet, you want me to accept such a foolish offer. Is that stupid?"

"First, you need to find the weakness of the chamber and find a way to improve it. Every chamber or force has weaknesses. You look for it and make it better with convincing analysis."

"For example, your Broken Moon Consortium focuses on selling rare artifacts and pills. Also, you hold a massive auction once or twice a year. This is where you make your fortune."

"But the Golden Pavilion is your rival, reducing your influence and fame. So, if I want to work for you, this is what I’ll do for you."

Qiu Yan wore a serious expression as she listened with rapt attention. At first, she did not have high expectations, but now...

"I looked for what the people wanted and it was not readily available. Pills—let’s start from there. Your consortium is not only making money from it. But if we introduce a cheaper Fasting Pill, Recovery Pill, and Strength Boosting Pill—"

"You might ask how?"

"That’s where you need me. Since there are enough of those pills out there, then we need to make them fresh from the ground up with a more powerful effect."

"I’ll convince you. In less than a year, you’ll see the result."

"Tell me, are you not interested?" he concluded, taking a sip from his tea.

"I’m indeed interested," Qiu Yan responded with a light nod.

Who would have expected—she came to work with him, but she was being schooled like a kid.

She thought she was talented in business, but now, against Mo Jian, she knew she still had a lot to learn.

"Thank you," her voice was filled with genuine appreciation.

Mo Jian nodded. "How big is your consortium?"

"Big enough. I have over one thousand capable people working for me," Qiu Yan responded.

"Not enough." He shook his head. "Anyway, we’ll start from there."

"If your consortium is ready to work for me, then I can find something for you." Mo Jian was calm, but his voice was serious.

Qiu Yan did not respond immediately. Her aim was to work with him, but now, she knew it was impossible.

It was either she was for him, or leave?

"If I’m going to lose my consortium, sorry, I can’t work for you," she said decisively.

"Who says you’re going to lose your consortium?" Mo Jian shook his head. "You keep your force but only work for me."

A sigh of relief escaped from her lips. She wished to work with the Thousand Wealth Chamber, but not at the expense of losing her consortium. But now, she realized she was worried for nothing.

"I’ll work for you," she answered.

"Good. Before we start, you are going to sign a fifty-year contract." He took out a Blood and Soul contract from his spatial pouch.

"Sign this and you’ll become part of the family." He gave her the contract.

She received the contract and read the content. It was a simple agreement between them, nothing evil.

Although she wanted to reduce the years, she controlled herself and decided to sign the contract. What would she lose?

The moment she signed the contract, it dissolved into particles and entered her brow.

She was not surprised. "Now that I’ve signed the contract, what should I call you and what mission do you have for my consortium?"

"Hahaha. There is a lot. Call me Young Master," Mo Jian laughed.

His plan had gone smoothly. It was all a ruse when he seemed like he did not need the Broken Moon Consortium.

He needed them urgently for his next project. The Thousand Wealth Chamber had already been stretched thin with the underground passage.

Thus, he needed a helping hand. He did not want to seem desperate—that was why he acted throughout the negotiation.

He stood up and walked to the window. "Miss Qiu Yan, let’s watch the view together."

Qiu Yan rose to her feet, knitting her brow in confusion. She arrived and stood a couple of feet from him and stared at the quiet street.

"What do you think, if we control what the people know?"