"But emptiness is also our resource!"

(The following is a personal interpretation)

“In recent years, local Ethereum companies have been eager to cooperate with us to jointly explore the void.”

Ruby, somewhat curious, tilted her head and asked, "Isn't this a good thing? From barely surviving on one leg to walking on two legs."

Ruby didn't quite understand. Wasn't it a good thing for Fire Lake Energy and Ether Energy to advance together?

"If only everyone were this kind..."

Pompey gave Ruby a deep look, then shook his head:

"Most merchants are insatiable. The more they can take from others, the fatter they become. Their greedy appetite grows even larger, and day after day, what will they use to satisfy their hunger next time?"

"On the path of etheric studies, the outer ring is in an absolute disadvantaged position, so it will never be treated fairly."

“If we had opened up the Ethereum cooperation from the beginning, then cheap labor from the outer ring would have flocked here immediately.”

"Then the ether industry will expand rapidly, even overshadowing the original fire lake industry at one point."

"But if that's the case, the outer ring will be trapped."

The class monitor slurped up the rice noodles, then continued to use his large chopsticks to scoop more rice noodles into the pot.

I searched and analyzed at the same time.

As a top student and the sole heir in his family, he naturally possessed extensive knowledge and experience.

"The Ethereum industry is moving too fast, and the economy is growing rapidly. Even if some high-ranking officials in the outer ring see that this is a cake mixed with arsenic, they will still taste it because of its attractive appearance, let alone those who don't understand it."

"In the early stages of economic growth, businesspeople may not necessarily see a wage increase; however, when the economy slows down in the middle stages, businesspeople are very likely to see a wage decrease."

"But can the workers run away? They can't. There's Ether Industry everywhere, where can they go? Go back to Fire Lake Industry? Don't be ridiculous, they've already been squeezed to the sidelines by Ether Industry."

Finally, under Ruby's horrified gaze, the class monitor, with utmost seriousness, reached a conclusion:

"If we cooperate with the city without any preparation, then the people of the outer ring will not be partners, but rather cheap slaves without a doubt!"

Thump!

Like a bolt from the blue, Ruby was instantly stunned and speechless.

Naïve as she was, she had no idea that there were so many twists and turns in the business world, and she was stunned on the spot.

But soon, a burst of applause brought Ruby back to reality.

Pah pah~

Ruby looked over at the sound and saw that Fagga and Pompey were clapping at the same time, both of them showing approving looks.

Pompeo exclaimed, "I never expected the young master to have such insights. It seems your company has a promising future."

"Yes, the young master can think independently, it's so touching."

Fagga pretended to wipe away tears, looking quite relieved.

But the class monitor was not happy about it.

Hey, what are you doing?

I asked you to impersonate an employee sent by my elders to help me, and you actually went and pretended.

Damn it, you're really going to take this lying down, aren't you? Don't look at me with that smug look!

The squad leader gritted his teeth, feeling an urge to grab Fagga.

"However, we were not unprepared."

The squad leader suddenly stopped and turned to listen to Pang Pei continue:

"Cooperating with local Ether companies is not a bad idea. As this young lady said, it's always easier to walk on two legs."

"But this extra leg must be in our own hands. It can't become stronger than the original leg just because it gets more nutrients, and then turn into someone else's puppet!"

"We absolutely cannot lose the Huohu industry; it's part of the entire outer ring... huh?"

As he was speaking, Pompey suddenly let out a soft exclamation.

Everyone followed him and looked back. It turned out that Amur, who had left earlier, suddenly burst in, sweating profusely and looking very anxious.

"Boss..."

Amur staggered over, slammed his hands on the table, and gasped for breath. It took him a while to recover.

“Calydon’s son…is causing trouble…our second-in-command…has been detained by them!”

(Wishing all the brothers taking the CET-4 and CET-6 exams tomorrow the best of luck!!!)