Sunday looked at Jiang Lin, who was still in the hospital room like a third wheel.
"Mr. Jiang Lin, I apologize for my previous breach of contract. This was entirely my personal decision and has nothing to do with Robin."
Jiang Lin nodded calmly and said matter-of-factly, "I wouldn't go as far as to make things difficult for a young lady."
The two looked at each other in silence for a moment, making Robin, who was in the middle, a bit restless. She felt it was necessary to say something.
"Brother..."
But before she could speak, Sunday interrupted her: "Sister, I'm a bit hungry. Could you find me something to eat, please?"
Robin looked at Sunday, who was lying in the hospital bed. She knew he wanted to send her away, but after a moment's thought, she also didn't know what she could do by staying. "Brother, promise me you won't put yourself in danger again, okay? You're my only family."
With that, Robin left the hospital room.
Sunday watched Robin's retreating figure, his eyes dimming slightly, before finally looking at Jiang Lin, who was still in the room.
"Now, it's between us..."
Jiang Lin, however, smiled faintly and said very casually, "Relax, I'm here to ask for your help."
"Me?"
Jiang Lin nodded, then told Sunday about the opportunity Hipe had given him.
"Can I refuse?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Lin sat down next to Sunday, his tone leisurely. "I chose to tell you this directly, so you no longer have the right to refuse. Otherwise, the consequences... you wouldn't want to know the consequences."
"Aren't you afraid I'll trick you?"
Jiang Lin shook his head, his tone flat: "With just you? You probably can't even beat Robin right now, can you?"
"..." Hearing this, Sunday fell into a long silence, then reluctantly nodded in agreement.
"Before this is done, I won't let the family take you away."
Jiang Lin seemed to remember something and added to Sunday.
"At least wait until my injuries are a bit better," Sunday said with some helplessness.
Jiang Lin agreed. After all, if the expected results weren't achieved due to Sunday's physical condition, it would be a huge loss.
【At this moment, the previously darkened live broadcast screen once again broadcasted the voice of the Interastral Peace Corporation.】
【"According to Pielpoint hotline news, a major breakthrough has been made in the shocking 'Aigihazo Aventurine Case.' The suspect has now been apprehended—"】
【"This fraud case involved multiple departments of the Interastral Peace Corporation and the Genius Society, resulting in a large waste of human and material resources and causing huge losses to the company—"】
【"The suspect in this case is from Tzvetograda 4, one of the survivors of the 'Second Katika-Evigin Extinction Case,' and does not hold an Interastral Peace Corporation refugee travel permit—"】
【"At the direction of Diamond, Head of the Strategic Investment Department, the company has appropriately resettled him based on the spirit of the 'Charter' and will continue to conduct investigations to further confirm the suspect's criminal motives..."】
【The screen lit up, and the most striking sight was the elegant lady sitting at the table.】
【"What beautiful eyes. Tell me, do they glow at night?"】
【Ms. Emerald's elegant voice came out, her gaze playfully watching the young man bound by chains in front of her.】
【"If I could, I would definitely sell them."】
【Kakavasha's voice was neither servile nor overbearing, his eyes fixed on the lady in front of him.】
【"You don't know how many people wish you would close your eyes forever. As a slave, you shouldn't resist your master... but you killed that man."】
【"No lawyer dares to defend you. Perhaps you should try to argue for a plea of not guilty yourself?"】
"Boot Hill: Well done! That cute Uwu-bo should have gone to hell long ago."
"Argenti: While I fully agree with Sir Boot Hill's habitual praise, I believe that hateful slave owner does not deserve the title of cute Uwu-bo."
"Boot Hill: You..."
"March 7th: Aventurine escaped, but it seems he was caught again. But being in the company's hands is better than being a slave, right? I think?"
"Dan Heng: I've already found relevant information. This matter caused a huge stir at the time, at least the company couldn't do anything to Aventurine openly."
"Star: As expected of the omnipotent Teacher Dan Heng!"
【"It's not difficult, but it's meaningless."】
【Ms. Emerald smiled slightly, increasingly looking forward to this young man's performance.】
【"Quite confident in your eloquence, are you? Did you think the same way when you deceived the Genius Society?"】
【"I got what I wanted. You wanted perfect building materials, and I just gave you a possibility, a small gamble."】
【"If we were lucky, the company could have unearthed anything from the sands of Aigihazo, even the remains of the Sand King (Tyiz-Uroth). Unfortunately, your luck wasn't good."】
【"I don't deny that. But what I'm curious about is why such an elaborate deception ultimately didn't benefit anyone—including the perpetrator himself?"】
【"Madam, I have obtained what I wanted—to be brought before you and start the next big gamble."】
【"Then let's talk about this second big gamble. Tell me, what are you betting this time?"】
【Ms. Emerald looked at the disheveled but resolute young man in front of her, a hidden admiration in her eyes.】
【"I'm betting my life. I bet you won't send me to the execution ground."】
【"Hmm... And what do you want to gain?"】
【"I want your Rana (Chief) to come see me. I have something to say."】
【"And then?"】
【"I want money."】
【"It can't be that simple, can it?"】
【"It's that simple. Thirty Taamba (copper coins), the price of half my life, no more, no less."】
【"With this money, I can climb to a higher position than you, holding more wealth than you... I bet you don't dare to give it to me, so, call him over."】
【"Interesting."】
【Ms. Emerald's lips curved upwards, and she let out a soft chuckle, but her next words were a refusal.】
【"Unfortunately, Diamond won't see you. No one can see him. So at this moment, I am Diamond's proxy, making decisions on his behalf."】
【But then, she gave Kakavasha the answer he wanted.】
【"However, you are wrong. Thirty Taamba, I will give you, and far more than that. Wealth, status, power, the company will give you everything you want and don't want."】
【"Kakavasha... is a good name, but it's destined to be buried in the dirt. But you deserve to live, to create more wealth for us."】
【"Go, pick out clothes you like, and choose an identity you fancy... Then make good use of them, child."】
【"May your schemes never be exposed."】
【"... "】
