Last Totem Novel - Chapter 406
Chapter 406 Deficit
Just as the captain and the others were busy patching up the loopholes, in the circular conference hall of the former Spirit Snake Temple and the Sun Snake Sect Temple, several girls wearing light green cheongsam with similar appearances were sitting around a round table.
At this moment, sitting at the top was a girl with five-clawed golden dragons embroidered on her cheongsam, while the rest of the girls had nine-tailed golden phoenixes embroidered on their cheongsam. In the Far East, the Five-clawed Golden Dragon symbolized the pinnacle of the mortal world, representing the supreme imperial power, while the Nine-clawed Golden Dragon symbolized the pinnacle of the heavens, representing the supreme divine power; The Nine-tailed Golden Phoenix symbolized the pinnacle beneath the Five-clawed Golden Dragon, representing a subordinate imperial power.
“Tian Ye’s refusal to commit suicide has put us in a very awkward situation.” The High Priest of the Sun Snake Sect, Bi Qinglan, said expressionlessly.
“We’ve been missing for almost a month. Could it be that she has already been …” Bi Tianqing, the secretary-general of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, pondered for a moment, not daring to reveal her speculation.
“That person doesn’t have a woman by his side now, and Tian Ye is so good-looking. The possibility is very high ~” General Bi Tianlan smiled and said.
“I asked you to discuss the issue, not to anger me.” Bi Qinglan narrowed her eyes and gritted her teeth.
Big Sister, don’t be angry ~ Tianlan is joking ~ Publicity Director Bi Tianxue comforted.
“Could he have already left the Southern Cemetery?” Bi Tianyu, Chief of General Staff of the Strategic Research Office, guessed.
“The possibility is very low. Unless he leaves the lightning hammer there, the people with the Blade of Backlight are not vegetarians.” Bi Tian Yun, general of the Sun Snake Sect’s Guardian Force, said.
“The cable said that the man with the Blade of Backlight killed 21 of his men.” Bi Tianxin, director of the Intelligence Department, said.
“Do you think it’s possible for him to take advantage of the chaos and leave Black Harbor?” Bi Qinglan looked around and asked.
“Oh” The girls fell into deep thought.
“That’s right …” Security Minister Bi Tianjiao suddenly raised his head and said to Bi Qinglan, “Big sister, there is some discord within the Snake Race right now.”
“Speak.” Bi Qinglan raised her hand and gestured.
“Some people are talking in private, saying that we have all the power.” Bi Tianjiao said.
“Find them and clean them up.” Bi Qinglan said indifferently.
“Will this …” Secretary-General Bi Tianqing hesitated and said, “cause unnecessary internal conflicts.”
Bi Qinglan smiled and said, “It’s fine. As long as Snake City is completed as scheduled, and the newly opened resource sites in Desert Five and Mirror Sea operate normally, any opposition will be suppressed.”
“With enough resources and seats in the World Council, the people of the Serpent race will unconditionally support us.”
“They don’t care if it’s humans or monkeys sitting on them. As long as they can bring them a rich life, they will support them.”
“This is the law of the world. It has never been changed in human history.”
At this point, she looked at Bi Tianxuan, the head of the construction department at the round table, and asked, “How is the progress of the construction of Snake City?”
“With the cooperation of the Third Army of the Dawn Expeditionary Force, six main floating stones have been found. Three of them are currently being mined. Ordinary floating stones have been mined by 7% of the total. Most of them have already been transported to Hai City. It will take about nine months to complete the infrastructure construction.” Bi Tianxuan said.
“What about your side?” After listening to Bi Tianxuan’s report, she looked at Bi Tianyin, the director of the Mirror Sea Branch, and Bi Tiange, the director of the No.5 Desert Branch.
“The 7077th oil well can be exploited by the end of the month. The 7078th oil well will be completed by the middle of next month. The 7079th and 7071st oil fields are large-scale. It will take another two months to complete them.”
“Spirit mines No. 7051 and No. 7052 are already being mined. The construction of iron mine No. 7071 and copper mine No. 7072 will start early next month, and secret silver mine No. 7062 is still going through formalities,” the two women reported separately.
After listening to the report, Bi Qinglan stretched and announced, “Alright, let’s end the meeting.”
“Wait …” Finance Minister Bi Tianyan stood up and looked at Bi Qinglan. “Our budget is about to go into deficit.”
‘”Oh” Bi Qinglan thought for a while and said, “I will contact Lion City later and ask them for a loan. As long as the resource point can operate smoothly, our deficit will disappear very quickly.”
After the meeting, Bi Qinglan came to the side hall and called William Reinhart, the first in line to succeed the Reinhart family.
Not long after, a blonde, blue-eyed, handsome, calm, and deep-looking man appeared on the small LCD screen.
“Respected High Priest, Queen of the Snake Race, good evening.” William Wen Wen smiled and placed his right hand on his chest. He gave a standard noble salute and greeted him.
“Respected Military Advisor Temple, the successor of Lion City. Good evening.” Bi Qinglan bowed slightly, nodded and greeted.
“Excuse me, what can I do for you?” William asked straightforwardly.
“Borrow money.” Bi Qinglan said straightforwardly.
“How much?” William asked directly.
“Twenty million gold coins with an annual interest rate of no more than eight percent.” Bi Qinglan said.
“No problem.” William replied.
“Thank you.” Bi Qinglan said.
“Also” William blinked his eyes and asked, “Do you need Demon Power Armor?”
“You have a spot?” Bi Qinglan asked.
“Not much. As a gift for this collaboration, the Reinhart family will send three sets.” William said.
“Mm” Bi Qinglan hesitated for a moment and said, “If the Reinhart Clan has any requests, please tell us. If you can help, Bi Qinglan will definitely not postpone it.”
“If Reinhart is impeached by the Silver Knights in the near future, please stand by us.” William said sincerely.
“I’m sorry” On this question, Bi Qinglan did not think much and immediately rejected. Since ancient times, the Far East had never participated in the disputes between great nobles. It was the same in the past, it is the same now, and it will be the same in the future.
“Even solidarity isn’t enough?” “Qing Lan is deeply sorry for this.” “Then why do we need to lend you money?” William’s face darkened as he asked.
“Long-term partner.” Bi Qinglan said.
“You should know very well that Reinhart is never short of money.” William said.
“I can also borrow it from the princess.” Bi Qinglan said.
“As far as I know, her Atlantic City is carrying a pile of deficits.” William said with a smile.
Bi Qinglan snorted and said, “Say something else. Solidarity is impossible. I won’t break the thousand-year rules of the Far East.”
William thought for a moment and said seriously, “Marry me. I’m good at laundry, cooking and cooking.”
‘”Even if I agree, the Spirit Serpent Seven Clans will not get on the chariot of the Golden Lion. You should give up this idea as soon as possible,” Bi Qinglan said with a long voice and a faint smile. “I can suggest that you propose to Muyu Ling Lan.”
“Please advise me.” William said.
“The future Saint rank bloodline, the sacrifice of the Rain Prayer Temple, the Moon God sacrifice, and if necessary, you can join Notre Dame.” Bi Qinglan said.
“Is there anyone like you who can trick a friend?” William touched his forehead and sighed.
Bi Qinglan chuckled and said, “I’m just joking. Don’t mind, but …” She paused for a while, her expression uncertain. Finally, she took a deep breath and said, “I really have a suggestion. Do you want to hear it?”
“Please speak.” William’s eyes narrowed as he said.
“Tie Zha, do you know him?” Bi Qinglan asked.
“Didn’t you conspire to bully my younger brother because of this wilderness knight last year?” William asked.
“That was last year ~” Bi Qinglan smiled and said.
“And then?” William asked doubtfully.
“He stole the lightning hammer.” Bi Qinglan said.
“And then?” William’s gaze gradually turned cold, because he had already guessed what Bi Qinglan’s suggestion was.
Bi Qinglan said meaningfully, “You’re a smart person, so I won’t say it out loud. However, I feel that any possibility is the direction of thinking. Although some of the possibilities seem to be very small, the risks are also very high …”
“Well” William pondered for a moment and said, “Although I don’t accept your suggestion, I am grateful for your sincerity.” He paused and continued, “For this reason, I have decided to lend you 20 million gold coins at the rate of 12% per annum.” He smiled and said, “Of course, you can also refuse.”
“Deal!” Bi Qinglan said.
“I wish us a pleasant cooperation.” William said.
“Attach a set of Demon Power Armor.” Bi Qinglan made another request.
“Why?” “As a former classmate.” “Respected Serpent Queen, I graduated a few years ago when you entered the academy.” “As an alumni …” “I have a lot of alumni …”
“As a friend.” Bi Qinglan said with a cold face.
“Alright” William spread out his hands and said, “You win.”
“Interest rate …” “Solidarity …” “Let’s do that.” “Happy cooperation.”
Just as Bi Qinglan and William Reinhart reached an agreement, Yoga Lombardi was losing his temper over a thick book of bad debts.
“A deficit of 85 million gold coins, is this true?” You Ge looks at her assistant and asks in a deep voice.
“I’m afraid it’s true …” Eva Green answered carefully.
You Ge thinks for a while and asks, “How much can my autographed photo sell for?”
“About a hundred gold coins.” Eva replied.
“Where’s the pen I used?” “Two hundred to two thousand gold, depending on the brand of the fountain pen.” “Where are your pants?” “This … Answer me!” “I don’t know …” “Yes …”
“Also …” You Ge frowned and said, “That set of [Power Armor] has also been sold. I’m annoyed to see it.”
“Are you a Wilderness Knight?” Eva asked.
“Don’t say that name. I’m upset.” “Alright…” “Where’s your bra?” “Ah?” “Sell it!” “Yes …” “And your stockings.” “Yes …”
“I remember that Mu Yu, Ling Lan, and Bi Qinglan took a bath here.” You Ge suddenly says.
“Didn’t they take their clothes?” Eva asked. They were all cautious human beings, so why would they leave behind their personal belongings?
“Who knows?” You Ge smiles craftily and asks back.