"Ha, don't you know how you got your position as the highest-ranking officer?"
Amule sneered in fluent Shat!
He never took Pierce seriously from beginning to end. That stupid thing doesn't deserve it!
They even thought of using his support for taking power as a bargaining chip.
If it weren't for Pierce's family, he wouldn't want to bother with this idiot.
"No matter how I got to this position, I am still the highest-ranking officer in the Southern Region, and it's not up to an arrogant and conceited person like you to make irresponsible remarks!"
Pierce also had a fiery temper and did not tolerate Amul at all, nor did he show any politeness just because Amul was the crown prince.
The two argued back and forth in Sarawak.
Lu Fan couldn't understand what they were saying at all, and could only guess from Pierce's furious expression.
This made him realize the importance of learning a foreign language!
Just like Han Gang, who was listening with great interest, looking exactly like a bystander.
“Mr. Lu Fan, as the highest-ranking official in the Southern Region of Sarawak, I am the only one besides the King who is qualified to sign contracts. I hope you understand!”
Pierce, too lazy to continue the pointless argument with Amul, turned around and spoke to Lu Fan in the Great Xia language.
As expected, after hearing Pierce's words, Amul remained silent.
He was simply looking at Pierce with the same eyes one would use to look at someone with intellectual disabilities.
“Of course I understand, but Mr. Pierce, your price is too high!”
“You understand the situation of Mustak Tso better than I do. Do you think Mustak Tso is worth five billion US dollars?”
"Moreover, I still need to spend money on construction, so..."
"In comparison, I agree more with His Highness Amule's suggestion."
Lu Fan spoke with a troubled expression.
He certainly knew what giving five percent every year meant.
As the value of Mustak Lake continues to be discovered, this 5% will be far more valuable than 500 million US dollars.
The reason I said that was simply to add fuel to the fire and let Pierce bring the price down himself.
The ancients' wisdom in feigning indifference to lure prey into their prey was truly remarkable.
At least they managed to completely outmaneuver the governor of the southern region of Sarawak.
"One billion! One billion US dollars a year, that's the most we can go!"
After a long while, Pierce said through gritted teeth.
This is already the biggest concession he has made, cutting it from 5 billion to 1 billion. His courage is truly remarkable!
Yes, you idiot!
Amul sneered, having finally witnessed firsthand the short-sightedness of this so-called superior.
Anyone with a little more knowledge would know that anything Lu Fan has his eye on is of immense value.
Pierce completely ignored Amul's insults and simply stared at Lu Fan.
It wasn't that he hadn't learned about it, but he knew too much about Mustaka Lake.
Moreover, on the very night he made the call, he spent the entire night trying to find anything of value.
If you can get cash, who would expect some vague percentage tax?
It's already clear who's the fool, him or Amul.
"It's still too high. If Mr. Pierce sees me as a sucker, I don't think there's any point in continuing the discussion!"
"Musk Lake isn't absolutely essential to me, but five hundred million US dollars a year is the limit I can offer!"
"If Mr. Pierce can accept this, we will sign the contract; if not..."
Lu Fan didn't continue, but his meaning was quite clear.
Lu Fan was gambling; when the topic turned to one billion US dollars, he was already able to accept it.
However, adhering to the principle of spending as little money as possible, if it could be done for 500 million US dollars, who would spend an extra 500 million to become that big traitor?
Pierce seemed to be struggling internally, wavering somewhat.
He understood that Lu Fan's words were true. One billion US dollars a year was indeed a bit high, but five hundred million was a bit low, since Lu Fan wanted ownership of Mustak Lake for a full fifty years.
While Pierce was thinking, Lu Fan wasn't in a hurry. He sipped his tea and waited patiently.
He has a very good chance of winning this gamble.
Although the exact annual tax revenue of the Muskacuo region is unknown, it is unlikely to be very high.
After all, they've all been designated as landfills to increase revenue, so how much are they really worth?
Just as Lu Fan had predicted, Pierce finally gave his answer.
"Okay! I agree!"
After a long time, Pierce finally made up his mind.
After he agreed, he seemed much more relaxed, as selling land ownership was no small matter.
Even if Lu Fan only bought it for fifty years.
However, Pierce firmly believed in his judgment that this deal was worthwhile.
"Alright, since Pierce has agreed, it would be impolite for me to keep hesitating. It's a pleasure doing business with you, Mr. Pierce!"
Lu Fan paused deliberately for a moment, then extended his hand and said with a smile.
His smile was genuine.
Lu Fan won this gamble. No matter what happened in the early stages, he ultimately triumphed in the final battle.
"Without further ado, let's notify the lawyer and notary office this afternoon, and then we'll sign the contract!"
Pierce held Lu Fan's hand and said, seemingly even more anxious than Lu Fan.
Even though the tax revenue has shrunk from the initial five billion US dollars to the current five hundred million, a tenfold reduction.
But for Pierce, it was still a huge profit!
It sounds like they only received 500 million US dollars, but you should know that before that...
The total tax revenue of the entire Muskacuo area has never exceeded ten million US dollars.
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