The lieutenant colonel.
In the eyes of these billionaires, whose net worth generally exceeded one billion, he was indeed looked down upon.
However.
The words preceding "lieutenant colonel" on this "military officer's ID" carried immense weight.
The Homeland Security Defense Headquarters... this was the highest institution of the Great Xia nation's military.
The Internal Security Department... this department was responsible for all top brass of the Great Xia military, including the highest commander, and they directly reported to them.
If this were ancient times.
It would be equivalent to an imperial confidant, who commanded all the soldiers and generals of the realm, possessing the power to execute first and report later.
In terms of official rank, it was truly not high.
In terms of power, even the highest authority in the J Province Military Region would have to be courteous and respectful upon meeting them.
Even a lieutenant general from J Province had to show them deference.
Let alone a few merchants whose net worth was only around a billion, barely considered mainstream in the circle of the wealthy?!
...
Seeing that the other party was cooperating very well.
The stern military officer then took the military ID, and a very limited smile appeared on his face.
It seemed.
The mission assigned by the highest commander had finally been successfully completed.
"Hmm."
"We will transfer the sum of ten million to your son's account as soon as possible."
"However, it seems your son is somewhat unwilling to sell this mecha!"
Before the officer could finish speaking.
Chen Kun's biological father quickly waved his hand.
"Oh, oh, oh."
"That's not an issue at all."
"If he dares to be unwilling, I'll break his legs as soon as I get home!"
It was no wonder Chen Kun's father and those wealthy individuals were so flustered.
The internal security officer from the Great Xia National Defense Security Headquarters, representing the highest commander, was someone whose every move could shake the nation.
If they were truly offended.
In a matter of minutes, the fortunes of all the wealthy individuals present could be wiped out.
Seeing Chen Kun's father so nervous.
The officer waved his hand, signaling him not to be so uptight.
"Your son's 'Phantom' powered mecha is the first powered mecha produced by Huarong Industries, and it holds immense significance for our country and our military industry..."
"As the ancient saying goes, a gentleman does not take what others love. It is indeed rather unkind to seize your son's 'beloved' this time!"
"How about this, here is my business card, please accept it... I heard your family is in the construction industry. There is a project with a budget of nearly a hundred billion recently. You can participate in it. Of course, your profits will not be less, but you must ensure quality and timely completion..."
Damn!
A project worth a hundred billion!
If calculated at a normal engineering profit margin of 10%, that would be over ten billion in revenue... Of course, one company couldn't possibly take all of these profits. Even if they could secure one-tenth of it, that would be a net profit of one billion... Their net worth would double on the spot.
Forget the ten million selling price for this mecha, they would happily give it away for free!
"Okay, okay."
"We will definitely live up to the nation's expectations."
"Our company has always regarded quality as the lifeblood of our enterprise, and we will absolutely complete the task with guaranteed quality and timely delivery."
Seeing Chen Kun's father with a face full of overwhelmed gratitude.
The officer smiled faintly and nodded.
He then walked up to Lin Hecheng.
"You are Lin Hecheng!"
"The mecha you gifted has provided us with tremendous assistance."
"Similarly, it's a compensation of 10 million, to be transferred to your account!"
The stern officer.
Naturally, he was referring to Lin Hecheng, the simpering admirer, who had given the one-million mecha as a gift to Zhang Xijin previously.
"Ah?"
"Is that so!"
"By the way, seeing how impressive you all are, can you grant me a wish!"
Hmm.
Although Lin Hecheng was a simpering admirer, he was by no means foolish.
Seeing how respectfully the older generation figures present treated this stern military officer, he naturally knew the other party had significant backing.
Clearly.
He was treating the stern officer as a genie who could grant wishes.
"You brat..."
"Do you know who they are..."
"You actually dare to bargain..."
Lin Hecheng's biological father was anxious.
He was about to take off his leather shoe to slap his rash son.
"It's fine."
"You may speak."
"As long as it does not violate laws and regulations, or infringe upon national security, we will do our best to fulfill it!"
The stern officer appeared to be listening attentively... However, from the slightly sly smile in his eyes, he seemed to have already guessed what the other party was going to say.
"Well, I like a girl, she's the daughter of Colonel Zhang Weimin. Since you're from headquarters, can you speak to her father for me."
Damn.
This kid.
His brain must be addled.
He actually asked an officer from headquarters to play matchmaker!
As a result.
Before Lin Hecheng could finish speaking.
The other party directly interrupted him.
"...You mean Brigadier General Zhang Weimin's daughter, Zhang Xijin!"
"She is exceptionally outstanding. The highest commander has decided to recruit her into the military to assist her father, Zhang Weimin!"
"Oh, and by the way, Brigadier General Zhang Weimin is currently on a secret mission. If all goes well, he should be promoted to major general after its completion."
Hiss.
Terrifying indeed.
In just one or two months.
A jump of two ranks.
Directly from colonel to major general.
If she were the daughter of a colonel, Lin Hecheng's family status might allow him to be a simpering admirer and pursue her.
But the daughter of a major general, and a goddess handpicked by the highest commander of the military to join the armed forces.
Lin Hecheng would have no hope of ever reaching her status in this lifetime.
"...By the way, what were you going to say? Sorry for interrupting, please continue!"
Lin Hecheng, who was stunned, no longer dared to speak.
He stammered and looked at his own father, unsure of what to do.
The stern officer suppressed a smile.
It was clear that he had anticipated Lin Hecheng's request and had already prepared a tactful rejection that would make the other party give up.
He had even revealed the news of Zhang Weimin's impending promotion to brigadier general.
The purpose was to make Lin Hecheng choose to remain silent and not make that "wish" which would be difficult for everyone to handle!
As an attendant officer to the highest commander of the military, this stern officer understood very well that the highest commander's decision to recruit Zhang Xijin into the military and make her Major General Zhang Weimin's assistant was primarily to help her father interface with Meng Hao and Huarong Industries...
As for any deeper intentions, whether the highest commander intended for Zhang Xijin to develop some romantic feelings while interacting with Meng Hao, that was not for the stern officer to speculate privately!
"Uh!"
"No, nothing else."
Lin Hecheng, with a crestfallen face, could only obediently shut his mouth.
"Hmm."
"Then I'll make the decision for you."
"Your family, like Chen Kun's, is also in the construction business."
"Why don't you and the Chen Kun family jointly participate in that hundred-billion-dollar investment construction project?"
The stern officer said this while casting a questioning glance at Chen Kun's father.
"No problem, welcome, old brother, to cooperate with me... The scale of the project is too large for us to handle alone!"
Chen Kun's biological father quickly expressed his agreement.
"Thank you, thank you. We will do our utmost to contribute to the nation!"
Lin Hecheng's father also hurriedly expressed his thanks and gratitude.
"Good."
"Then it's settled."
"I won't keep you all from your meal."
"I'll take my leave now."
The stern officer, having perfectly completed his mission, smiled and nodded at everyone present.
Turning around, he left!