184: Chapter 184 Generous Rewards

"Hi, my old friend, have you had breakfast yet? Welcome to my manor," Noah smiled as he saw the familiar figure appear; the newcomer was William James.

William mocked, "Forget it, I don't want to just gnaw on your dry bread."

"Please, it's not good to eat greasy things in the morning. Since we have longer lifespans, we naturally have to take care of our bodies..."

After some bickering, the two of them began to talk about business.

Noah: "It seems His Excellency the Chairman has big plans this time; perhaps we can earn a significant amount of Contribution Points."

William looked at the figures appearing one after another with a solemn expression. "More than that, I think it will be quite staggering."

In the virtual conference room,

Figures descended one by one. After about ten minutes, all twenty-two seats, except for the head seat, were surprisingly occupied.

An invisible pressure filled the air. It was no exaggeration to say that if the people in this room joined forces, they could change the economic landscape of a medium-sized country with a flick of their fingers.

When Lin Fang entered, he saw these power players competing with their auras.

"His Excellency the Chairman," everyone greeted Lin Fang as he arrived, giving the young man plenty of face.

Lin Fang responded to each of them.

There was a reason these people were so polite. After joining the Council through various means, they had gained many benefits. Not to mention other things, the Contribution Points Lin Fang had reclaimed from them alone were already a massive figure.

This also aligned with his original goal. On the surface, these people were tied to the Council; secretly, deep within their cervical spines, there was a chip that even the most advanced CT machine could not detect. Lin Fang had put a lot of effort into implanting these chips.

Many of them he had even done himself.

Although the Hades Chip couldn't control their thoughts, it could at least ensure that if they ever thought of betraying Lin Fang, he could stop them in advance—or their heads would explode right on time...

Thinking of this, Lin Fang's smile became warmer as he said, "Welcome everyone to this meeting despite your busy schedules. I am very pleased to see you all in such high spirits."

Seeing that they had no questions, Lin Fang got straight to the point.

"I have called you all here today because there is a task I need your help with. Barring any accidents, this will be the highest-value task for the Council in the next few years, requiring everyone's collective wisdom and efforts."

Hearing this, everyone perked up.

Every task released by Lin Fang's side in the Council came with very generous rewards: money, technology, and even the most important Contribution Points. The power displayed by the Council behind Lin Fang also surprised everyone.

An omnipresent intelligence system, formidable technological strength, and a terrifying assassination unit... these were just the tip of the iceberg of the Council. What kind of task would make Lin Fang treat it with such gravity?

"The task is not complicated. I need you to step forward and acquire shares in certain companies on my behalf. When the time is right, you will transfer them to Third-Party Technology so that we can take controlling interests in these companies."

"Especially the top twenty; I need to get at least 5% of their shares, the more the better."

As Lin Fang finished speaking, a list appeared in the center of the round table, showcasing dozens of companies, with the top 20 marked in a distinct red.

Looking at the list,

even though everyone present had weathered many storms, their eyes widened at this moment. Someone stood up in disbelief and said, "Are you crazy? This is impossible to achieve!"

Lin Fang shook his head slightly and looked at the imposing Andreas Ringer beside him. "Among these 20 companies are Roche and Novartis from Switzerland."

Hearing this, Andreas's expression changed.

"Johnson & Johnson, Ruihui, and Cisco in the Americas..." "AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline in England..." "The Bayer Group in Germany..."

With every name Lin Fang read out, the brows of the consortiums belonging to those regions twitched violently.

"Your Excellency, this is unrealistic!" Duke August of England said coldly. "The companies you mentioned are not just commercial entities but national strategic assets. AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline hold the lifeblood of England's medicine. The government will not sit idly by while foreign capital takes control."

Echoes of agreement rang out in the virtual conference room. A leader of a German consortium spoke up: "The Bayer Group is involved in both agriculture and medicine. The German Ministry of Economics just listed it as a strategic core enterprise last year. Any acquisition must undergo review. Furthermore, in the eyes of the outside world, you are still a Central Continent enterprise, which makes it even more impossible..."

Listening to the voices of opposition in the conference room, Lin Fang's expression remained unchanged. "Everyone, please calm down. Where there's a will, there's a way."

"It's precisely because I know it's difficult for Third-Party Technology to acquire shares in these companies openly that I need your help. Since these companies are listed, there's nothing money can't do. If there is, it's just not enough money. And as far as I know, some of you here also own shares in these companies, more or less."

Lin Fang's virtual avatar smiled and spread its hands. "Besides, I don't have the capacity to acquire them entirely; I'm just acquiring a portion to expand the company's influence. You can completely see me as a somewhat larger shareholder."

Everyone was speechless; who would believe such nonsense?

Someone else said, "Your Excellency Lin Fang, do you know how much this will cost? According to what you said, achieving this goal would require at least 800 billion US dollars. If market premiums are considered, the price will be even higher!"

"I can guarantee this: regardless of how much you spend to acquire the shares, I will buy them back from you at a 30% markup. I believe this reward is generous enough."

"If you don't want money, I also have precious ores and resources of equal value—everything you could want."

Lin Fang waved his hand. "What you will be taking on is nothing more than some political factors and pressure."

The eyes of those present lit up. As the young man said, this profit was already extremely terrifying. For example, if they spent 10 billion US dollars on an acquisition, the immediate profit would be a staggering 3 billion US dollars.

Some people were tempted, but since everyone here was at the top of their respective countries' pyramids, they were naturally extremely cautious.

The leader of the German consortium questioned, "Your Excellency Lin Fang's boldness is admirable. If all this is achieved, Third-Party Technology will instantly become the most influential company in the world. Then, besides nations, no other force will be able to stop the company's development. That is your true goal, isn't it?"

"Correct,"

Lin Fang admitted straightforwardly, a meaningful smile curling his lips. "But don't forget, we are also a community of shared interests. I won't harm your interests; this has no downside for you."

"And your reward is not as simple as money and material goods. Every member who joins this acquisition war will receive a conservative minimum of 3,000 Contribution Points. I don't need to say more about the benefits of Contribution Points..."

Seeing that they still had doubts, Lin Fang's tone grew heavier, and he said coldly: "I know what you're worried about. If this triggers monopoly sanctions from other countries or even the United Nations, Third-Party Technology, which received the shares, will be the first to bear the brunt. You only need to be onlookers."

"Things have already reached this point, so what are you still hesitating for?"