Manager Qin was at a loss for words when Lu Yuan gave an evasive answer. After chatting for a while, Lu Yuan finally gave up.

"Alright! Since Mr. Lu is so eager to cooperate, let's sign the contract first, what do you think?"

After saying that, the other party took out a stack of prepared contracts from his bag and handed them to Lu Yuan.

However, Lu Yuan simply took the contract and placed it on the table, without any intention of opening it.

"Manager Qin, actually I still have some questions about your company! According to rumors, you seem to have a planting laboratory with many rare species. I don't have any particular hobbies, but I'd like to collect some new species. I wonder if Manager Qin could satisfy my curiosity?"

Upon hearing Lu Yuan's words, Manager Qin's expression turned somewhat somber.

"Rumors from the outside? Mr. Lu, it's best to believe as few rumors as possible in the future. Since you're unwilling to sign the contract, then we'll have to leave you here today!"

After saying that, the other party did not hesitate at all and immediately tried to take the contract away from Lu Yuan.

Seeing that the other party was about to leave, how could Lu Yuan let them go like that?

He forced a smile and said, "Manager Qin, you've misunderstood. I didn't mean to go into the lab; I just wanted to find out what species were in it. It was simply to satisfy my curiosity. Please don't be angry, Manager Qin!"

Seeing Lu Yuan's expression, Manager Qin was somewhat helpless: "President Lu, you're a sensible person. You should know very well what Wanwu Biotechnology Company does. Besides, that laboratory is our secret, so it's best if you know as little as possible. After all, it involves our trade secrets. I'm just a salesperson, and I really can't help you!"

Lu Yuan waved his hand with a smile: "In that case, let's sign the contract! Haha!"

Then, Lu Yuan gave Zhou Tong a wink, and the other man immediately pulled out a card he had prepared beforehand from his pocket.

Manager Qin felt his pocket move, and just as he was about to get up, Zhou Tong grabbed him from behind.

"What are you trying to do?" Manager Qin's expression changed drastically, and he immediately tried to call for help.

Lu Yuan made a shushing gesture and whispered, "Manager Qin is a sensible person. I'm just bringing him some local specialties! Don't be nervous!"

"What? Local specialties?" Manager Qin frowned slightly.

Then he looked at Lu Yuan carefully and found that the other party did not intend to make a move against him.

"Cough cough!"

Lu Yuan coughed and gave the other person a casual look. Manager Qin looked down at his pocket, then at the people around him, and then gently reached into his pocket.

Upon receiving the card, which was cold and had a string of numbers on it, Manager Qin was slightly taken aback.

He then took the card out and looked at it between his legs. The card immediately made him panic.

"No! No, you mustn't!" Manager Qin immediately prepared to return the card to Lu Yuan, but Lu Yuan shook his head.

"Consider this a small gift! I know Manager Qin's family isn't well-off, and he has a sick wife who needs money. Consider this money as some nutritional supplements for his wife!"

Manager Qin was no fool. He needed the money, but now was the time to sign the contract. The other party was only offering money now because they wanted to do something. However, if he really helped them, he would have something to hold against him in the future. Manager Qin was undecided for a moment.

After all, on one side was his seriously ill wife who urgently needed money for treatment, and on the other side was the ruthless Wanwu Company. To be honest, Manager Qin had no sense of belonging to Wanwu Company at all, and even felt a bit disgusted with the situation there. But now he couldn't get rid of Wanwu Company at all. All his identities and family information were already in the hands of Wanwu Company. If he did anything to betray the company, it was very likely that not only would his own life be in danger, but his family might also be implicated.

Thinking of this, Manager Qin sighed, then removed his hand from the card.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Lu, I really can't help you! You should look for someone else!"

After saying that, Manager Qin stood up to leave, but Lu Yuan lit a cigarette and said softly, "Why didn't Manager Qin even ask me what I needed your help with?"

In truth, Lu Yuan was also extremely frustrated. After all, this card represented all his wealth, and giving it to the other party would leave him penniless. However, to obtain the plant from Wanwu Company, he had to first enter Wanwu Company. But as far as he knew, Wanwu Company had the highest level of defense among all companies, with hundreds of different inspection points and the most advanced biological aura analyzer. Even using the most advanced bionic technology, one could not escape the machine's detection.

However, the other party's refusal was so straightforward that Lu Yuan suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness.

Manager Qin gave a wry smile: "I'm afraid Mr. Lu won't have the chance to realize his wish! The situation inside is extremely complicated. Even I can't get close to the laboratory. Even my superiors can only enter the laboratory when they are invited, so... Mr. Lu, I'm really sorry, I can't help you with this!"

After saying that, the other party was about to leave again, and Lu Yuan sighed, having no choice but to give up for the time being.

However, just as Manager Qin reached the entrance of the Western restaurant, he suddenly paused, then turned around and glanced at Lu Yuan.

For a moment, Lu Yuan saw a hint of hesitation in the other person's eyes.

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