In the reception room of the royal palace of Country Y, Queen Shao Siran, dressed in a classical-style robe, sat regally in the main seat.
As a typical tropical savanna climate, Country Y is arid with little rainfall and high temperatures year-round, so even in early October, it remains incredibly hot and humid.
The air conditioning was on indoors, and although the temperature wasn't too low, Shao Siran still felt a chill down her back.
She dismissed her attendants, her gaze falling on the tall figure beside her, and then on Qi En beside him.
Li Zhanting understood the meaning in her eyes, "My people are always tight-lipped."
Since the guests were already there, and things had been said to this extent, Shao Siran naturally couldn't ask them to leave.
"Mr. Ting, what brings you to Y Country so late?" She smiled sweetly, but behind the scenes, she was already sweating bullets.
During this time, she had personally witnessed the formidable methods of Li Zhanting and Gu Momo.
Moreover, as a business tycoon in the capital of Country A, Li Zhanting controls the economic lifeline of the capital. The Li family's businesses are spread to almost every corner of the world, contributing significantly to the economies of various countries every year. He is so wealthy that he could rival the wealth of a country.
Therefore, even as the highest leader of Country Y, she still had to give him some face.
He visited late at night, not through the public, but by flying his private plane directly to the royal palace. Just from this, Shao Siran knew that he must have come here today because of the Emperor-Killing Alliance!
“I’ve heard that Country Y has a lot of mining development industries,” Li Zhanting said calmly.
Shao Siran's eyes held a deep smile. "That's right, Mr. Ting is interested in mineral development?"
"MoMo's company purchased a batch of Mandelian gold. After it was mined in Country Y, it was transported back to Country A on the high seas when it was hijacked by pirates. All fifteen crew members were killed, and the entire ship of Mandelian gold was stolen. Has Queen Shao Siran heard about this?"
Shao Siran's face darkened, and a strange glint flashed in her eyes.
She did receive a report last night, but before that, the wealthy businessman Ala had called her, implying that it was just an incident caused by pirates.
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The country's investors have made significant contributions to railway construction and urban development. Although she knew that Ala was likely the one who instigated the incident, she still kept the report at the bottom of the list of documents and delayed processing it.
But who would have thought that the person we were talking about was Gu Momo!
But why did the wealthy businessman Ala get involved with Gu Momo and Li Zhanting?
Thinking of this, Shao Siran couldn't help but smile: "Mr. Ting, I have to process no less than 500 reports every day. I understand your request. I will definitely have my subordinates investigate this matter thoroughly and help your lady get her things back."
Shao Siran believed that her approach was acceptable to both parties. Li Zhanting appeared calm, but the hidden turmoil in his eyes made her sense a dangerous aura.
Clearly, Li Zhanting was not satisfied with this result.
"Does the Queen know Allah?" Li Zhanting looked at her meaningfully.
Shao Siran paused, her eyes darting away to the side. In all her years in the international arena, no one had ever given her such a strong sense of pressure as Li Zhanting. This man was indeed extraordinary!
"Mr. Ting, what do you mean by that?" Shao Siran had no choice but to throw the question back at Li Zhanting. "You don't think I'm speaking up for that rich businessman, do you? But Mr. Ting, we're business partners. Do you think I would lie to you?"
Li Zhanting's smile didn't reach his eyes. "I would like to ask Queen Shao Siran for a favor."
Li Zhanting not only didn't take the bait, but even steered the conversation to his own objectives. For a moment, Shao Siran was like a ship trapped at sea, only able to follow Li Zhanting's train of thought.
She smiled slightly and said, "Please speak freely, Mr. Ting."
"Queen Shao Siran is very busy and I understand that she cannot be completely meticulous in many matters. However, finding evidence is a small matter and does not require Your Majesty's help. I have already determined who stole the materials from Momo's subordinates and killed our subordinates. I only need Your Majesty to help me release some information to lure them out."
His gaze was indifferent, and his tone was casual, as if he were narrating something mundane, but Shao Siran's heart was already pounding.
Since Li Zhanting dared to come to the palace in person to negotiate with her, it means that he had already grasped the core information!
The wealthy businessman Ala is very likely the mastermind behind it all!
But now that she has finally secured her position, if she were to easily interfere in the affairs between the wealthy businessman Ala and Li Zhanting, she might end up pleasing neither side!
Given the current situation, it's certainly something to be happy about that the wealthy businessman Ala can help her restrain Li Zhanting!
After all, although she is currently in a cooperative relationship with Gu Momo and Li Zhanting, things may change in the future!
So, Shao Siran smiled and said, "Mr. Ting, this matter is probably not easy to handle. As the Queen of Y Country, I naturally have to prioritize the development of Y Country in everything I do. No decisions or information can be easily released from me. I hope you understand."
Mo Feng frowned. Ha... This queen clearly doesn't trust Master Ting!
As expected, there are some people you just can't trust. Even though Mr. Ting and Miss Momo have helped the Queen so much, she is still wary of them!
They're such ungrateful wretches!
A faint smile played on Li Zhanting's handsome face. He parted his thin lips slightly, his smile chilling:
"In that case, can we also call off the cooperation we privately agreed upon with the Queen? The transnational railway connecting to Country C in the west does not seem to have been publicly announced, which does not match the so-called procedures the Queen just mentioned. I have no intention of giving the Queen any cause for criticism, so I will withdraw all investments and personnel today; as for the matter of the Emperor-Slaying Alliance, I will leave it to the Queen to handle herself!"
As Li Zhanting spoke, he got up to leave.
In that instant, Shao Siran's heart leaped into her throat. She never expected that Li Zhanting would leave so suddenly!
"Master Ting, wait!" Shao Siran quickly caught up and stopped him.
The transnational railway connecting to Country C is something she has been planning for many years. It will be beneficial to the economic development of Country F and will even boost the tourism industry and transnational employment, injecting new vitality into the entire Country F. This is also a cooperation that she recently reached with Li Zhanting.
If Li Zhanting really withdraws this investment, the losses she suffers will be far beyond what one person can make up for!
She never imagined that as the Queen of Country Y, she would one day be led by the nose by Li Zhanting!
Shao Siran maintained her smile and calmly said, "Master Ting, joining forces to deal with the Emperor-Slaying Alliance is in our common interest. It wouldn't be right for Master Ting to just walk away like this, would it?"
"Besides, Mr. Ting, as our F country's investment promotion ambassador, and having undertaken such an important project as the Western Connection Line, I will do my best to meet your requirements. But I still want to hear what kind of information you want me to release."
Li Zhanting narrowed his eyes slightly, "If even the Queen isn't willing to show sincerity, how am I supposed to talk to her?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Shao Siran's expression suddenly turned cold!
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