Big Data Cultivation

Chapter 2541: Chapter 2533: Time Is Precious

When He Runxian apologized, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief — as long as the opposite party is the Human Race, it’s easier to negotiate.

To be honest, when he realized the broker might belong to a mysterious force, and this mysterious force was highly likely affiliated with another civilization, he was not only shocked but also terrified — will you swallow up our civilization?

The struggle between civilizations is terrifying and even brutal. Even though He Runxian was quite sure the opposite party really hated bugs and loved the Human Race, different races and civilizations hardly have a chance to coexist peacefully.

After confirming the other party was the Human Race, he was completely at ease — being part of the Human Race, even if the civilization types are slightly different, there’s ample room for negotiation, considering they have all ventured out of the galaxy.

Feng Jun seemed to have seen through his thoughts and snorted slightly, "You’re overthinking it. In our team, everyone has their role. I only want space tactics because I don’t want to be controlled by others, understand?"

He Runxian instantly understood that the other party was using this reason to get a hospital construction plan from him, so he chose to trust the opposite party immediately, "No way, didn’t you learn it during your service?"

"I’m in the army! Moreover, I’m an engineer!" Feng Jun replied in frustration, "I served the standard military term."

When the Human Race Army developed into a Space Fleet, the troops’ specialization became highly refined. Although every warrior must have a primary and two supplementary studies, this requirement is strictly enforced only for soldiers on the Space Fleet.

After all, in space warfare, crew members are limited, and if a particular type of troop suffers heavy casualties, other soldiers must be mobilized as an emergency.

As for the ground army, the requirement for supplementary studies is not very high, and engineers are among the lowest in requirement — their most important pursuit should be technical expertise.

Upon hearing this, He Runxian couldn’t help but roll his eyes, "You’re really lucky to be born in the Central District."

This is the envy and resentment from a Frontier Star Resident — being in the army and having a standard term of service makes people envious enough to want to hit someone.

However, is this mysterious force really from the Federation’s Central District?

"I am currently at the frontline of the war," Feng Jun replied calmly and then asked, "Can you give me the holographic image I requested today?"

"Sure," He Runxian nodded without hesitation, "Hesheng also has backup space warriors. I’ll make arrangements later."

At this moment, the Hesheng Production Base suddenly erupted in noise, and the two turned their heads, discovering that the white mist at the number three yard was starting to thin out. He Runxian spoke in surprise, "Is the transportation completed already?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Jun shook his head, "I really don’t know. If you ask me, who should I ask?"

Soon after, the loudspeakers at the base rang, "Director He, please return to arrange the dispatch, please return to arrange the dispatch."

"No need to return, I can arrange it from here too," Director He heard this and loudly responded through the mecha’s loudspeakers, "Once visibility allows us to see the goods, we can arrange for transportation."

Of course, transporting the aid goods is important, but the goods have already arrived, is there still a need for him as the director?

The real importance was to seize this rare opportunity to get closer to the broker.

After a brief hesitation, a voice responded, "Now the visibility... can faintly see the goods."

Upon hearing this, He Runxian turned to look at the broker and, seeing the other party nod, he loudly replied, "Since you can see it, arrange the people to transport it... hurry up."

The two chatted a bit more, and the base loudspeaker sounded again, "Director He, the goods are quite a lot..."

He Runxian looked apologetically at Feng Jun, "Please wait a moment, I’ll check the situation and arrange for the collection of space warfare images for you."

Half an hour later, he hurried out again, "Sir, a thousand million tons of energy stones... is a bit too much, right?"

Actually, the two hundred thousand tons of medicine and food are also considerable, but compared to energy stones, they are negligible.

"Consider it a deposit," Feng Jun waved his hand and answered nonchalantly, "How many energy stones are needed for the medicine production line I want?"

He Runxian hesitated for a moment before answering, "I roughly estimated that a production line requires forty to fifty million tons of energy stones. I didn’t expect... the production line for limb regeneration drugs to be so expensive; I’m very sorry."

"What does it have to do with you?" Feng Jun looked at him oddly, "Market price... you don’t need to apologize."

"I mean..." He Runxian hesitated, but still mustered the courage to reply, "A thousand million tons of energy stones... really exceeds our imagination a bit, can we do it at double the market price?"

Previously, the transaction prices for energy stones between the two were calculated at three times the market price, and he paid willingly.

But this time, the other party transported ten million tons of energy stones at once. No matter the material, if there’s too much, the price is bound to drop. Even though energy stones are scarce here, this time there are simply too many.

In fact, from a certain perspective, the arrival of generally large quantities often indicates smooth transportation channels. Though this doesn’t match the current situation on Xingzheng Star, many people subconsciously assume this supply is secure.

However, He Runxian isn’t thinking about this; he’s concerned about the twenty million ton price difference, which even the well-off Hesheng finds hard to bear—not because they don’t have the money, but because such a sum would impact the headquarters’ cash flow.

What’s worse is that the military has always settled with Hesheng at double the price, and the base is already being requisitioned at a loss.

With so many energy stones this time, Major Bacon unequivocally stated: This requisition will be at 1.3 times the price.

He Runxian immediately replied, then we won’t accept the requisition, okay? Previously, we were requisitioned at a loss thinking it was to protect our homeland, but now, are you addicted to bullying?

Major Bacon said, I don’t intend to cheat you, Hesheng, but this time we need to buy at least nine million tons of energy stones. Such an amount, using double the price for purchase... Do you think I can avoid the military court?

Nine million tons... don’t even think about it! He Runxian decisively refused, at most seven million tons!

Regarding the share, the two are unlikely to argue out a result in the short term. The military agreed to let Hesheng retain three million tons of energy stones for now, and later decide whether to continue requisition based on specific circumstances.

However, the price is agreed upon, which is 1.5 times the market price. Major Bacon said, if Hesheng must force me onto the military court, then I can be very scary when I go mad.

Left to ponder, He Runxian could only turn to brokers for negotiation, otherwise unable to bear this price difference.

Of course, to indicate it wasn’t his issue, he explained the logic to the other party again.

Feng Jun didn’t really mind the price difference; he had plans to give away for free—stepping back, if Hesheng couldn’t sustain through this war, he’d still be essentially giving away for free.

So, he replied nonchalantly, "Double is double, I’m just doing it for convenience. How long until I get the holographic images I want?"

"They’re already in production," He Runxian answered respectfully, "We have the teaching materials, but I want the cases to be more detailed. I’ve sent a hundred people to collect more images, and before the cargo is moved, they can be compiled."

Feng Jun nodded, then a bit puzzled, "Major Bacon from Intelligence Department didn’t stop you?"

"Heh," He Runxian chuckled bitterly, sounding very helpless, "After confirming your identity, he asked me to cooperatively arrest you, reasoning... for alleged theft of large military supplies."

"However, justice is in people’s hearts; many in the City Defense Army heard me say that cooperating with Hesheng has always been pleasant. As for falling out with Minister Shen, the military knows better... they should’ve violated the contract first."

Feng Jun was a bit puzzled, "You guys... have the qualifications to be a jury against the military?"

"Certainly not," He Runxian replied casually, "We were uncertain if you’re a suspect. We only know, sir, that you’re helping with urgent supplies, so without enough evidence, we refuse to obey strange orders."

Feng Jun further asked, "Would the City Defense Army disobey?"

"The City Defense Army..." He Runxian smirked, "Without my cooperation, if the City Defense Army dared to attack you... they can imagine the consequences, so Major Bacon never brought it up."

Feng Jun nodded deeply, saying, "He secretly discussed with soldiers in the City Defense Army, but officers and soldiers opposed his plan... heh, he might deceive you, but not me."

He Runxian was stunned hearing this, "You’re... testing me?"

"Testing... not entirely," Feng Jun smiled, "I just don’t bother guessing some logical details; hearing you describe it once is fine, my time and brain cells are very precious."

Precious time... He Runxian was speechless, as if everyone’s time wasn’t precious.

But reconsidering, for someone so elusive, it’s normal for time to be precious.

"I privately notified employees to gather images. If the military really asks, your reason is decent enough. It’s not confidential, just basic training materials plus some internet-collected images... what crime can they accuse me of?"

Feng Jun laughed, "You really risked it; be careful they hassling you post-war."

"That wouldn’t be bad, at least I survived until post-war," He Runxian replied indifferently. He might have revered the military before, but after the affair with Minister Shen, he came to terms—at least Shen is dead, while he’s alive.

Therefore, he brought up another topic, "Really sorry, I’ve been in contact for so long but never asked for your name, sir."

"Of course, if inconvenient, could you provide a code name for me to address?"

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