Chapter 1137: I’m Not Interested in Money

After leaving Tianyu Game Company, Cheng Qing returned to his residence to pack his things before leaving.

On the way, he reported the task failure to Wang Zhanhang and applied to withdraw from Jiangzhou.

After all, staying here any longer was pointless. He needed to head abroad to reunite with his wife and daughter.

After so many years in Jiangzhou, he was about to leave. He felt reluctant yet helpless.

“Knock knock knock…”

Suddenly, there was a knock on his door.

Cheng Qing thought it was a neighbor. He stopped packing and went to answer the door.

“Thud!”

“Don’t move! Freeze!”

“Cheng Qing, we’re from the Jiangzhou Bureau. You’re suspected of organizing illegal gambling and huge profits. We’re formally arresting you!”

As soon as the door opened, a group of prepared officers rushed in, pinning him to the ground immediately.

Cheng Qing was pinned firmly to the ground. Realization struck as he gritted his teeth and said, “Xu Shaochen!”

He hated Xu Shaochen, but also felt relieved.

Though he was caught, Xu Shaochen likely wouldn’t trouble his family.

“No nonsense, don’t move!”

The officer barked and quickly put handcuffs on him.

Just like that, a large underground gambling syndicate was dismantled.

……………

Tianyu Game Company.

Xu Shaochen’s Office.

The praise for the tea concluded, and the conversation returned to the main topic.

“Everyone, you’re aware of the value of virtual reality technology. Wanting to collaborate with me requires more than sincerity. You must offer something of equivalent worth.”

Xu Shaochen calmly swept his gaze over everyone as he spoke.

In other words, don’t just talk. Offer something compelling.

“Chairman Xu, expecting us to offer something matching virtual reality’s value is unrealistic. Virtual reality is revolutionary, something not every company can achieve like Tianyu.”

A middle-aged man with gold-rimmed glasses praised Tianyu and Xu Shaochen, then continued, “But we’re willing to invest. We hope Chairman Xu can share the technology with us for mutual industry development.”

“Yes, Chairman Xu, name a price. As long as it’s reasonable, we can agree.”

“We’re here with full sincerity…”

Others nodded in agreement, expressing their willingness to buy a share in virtual reality technology.

Xu Shaochen, upon hearing this, chuckled as if hearing a joke, “Do you really think I lack money? Frankly, your companies combined might not match our Xu Corporation’s annual turnover.”

Everyone looked awkward. Although it was true, hearing it said this plainly was uncomfortable.

“So, I’m not interested in money. Without something equal to the value of virtual reality, you’ll leave disappointed.”

Xu Shaochen felt disappointed. He hoped for a surprise but was only offered money—how banal.

At this stage, virtual reality technology can’t be measured in money, especially for these game companies.

Without the technology, they’d ultimately be left behind. Tianyu would dominate the entire industry.

“Chairman Xu…”

Faces turned somber.

Xu Shaochen checked his watch, cutting them off, “Everyone, I have another meeting soon. I’d better excuse myself. Please, see yourselves out.”

“Please, everyone.”

Secretary Ye Ling began the farewell process.

“Chairman Xu, we can negotiate the price.”

“Indeed, Chairman Xu. Business deals aren’t settled at first sight…”

Despite their reluctance, Xu Shaochen ignored them as if he hadn’t heard.

In the end, they were all escorted out of the company.

“What do we do now?”

Standing outside Tianyu’s building, everyone looked at the man with gold-rimmed glasses.

He was their backbone and the initiator of this endeavor.

He was Liao Zhou, the head of Dragon Country’s largest gaming company, Penguin Corporation.

Before Tianyu’s rise, he was the unchallenged leader of Dragon Country’s gaming industry.

Even after Tianyu emerged, he sat firmly, treating Xu Shaochen’s bold words as a joke.

He was in gaming and knew achieving virtual reality was impossible at this stage.

However, Tianyu’s first game, Jianghu, sent him into a panic.

“We can’t let this go. Virtual reality is catastrophic for us, impacting the entire industry.”

Liao Zhou spoke grimly, clenching his fists.

Others nodded, knowing they’d be eliminated without the technology, an outcome none wanted.

“Chairman Liao, we understand. But Xu Shaochen isn’t willing to share.”

“Right. With Chenyu, Tianyu, and Xu Corporation, he doesn’t care for our offer.”

“Alas, we’re at a dead end…”

Gloom spread among them, casting a shadow.

“We must obtain virtual reality technology. If he won’t share, we’ll make him,” Liao Zhou said, determined.

“Force him?”

They looked at Liao Zhou incredulously, as if he were mad.

Force Xu Shaochen?

They thought it folly. Their companies couldn’t rival Xu Shaochen.

“Yes, force him.” Liao Zhou nodded, a shrewd glint in his eyes as he whispered his idea.

They exchanged glances.

“Will it work?”

“I doubt it’ll succeed.”

Liao Zhou shook his head, “The higher Xu Shaochen rises, the more he cares about image. What other choice do we have?”

They fell silent.

Yes, what alternative did they have?

If there was a better option, they wouldn’t stand dejected outside Tianyu’s doors.