167: Headquarters relocation

“Tell me about it. What kind of business?”

Wan Xingying crossed her arms and spoke calmly, “You've offended the entire Star Empire now, haven't you? You have money, but you can't spend it.”

He Ming sat on the office desk and chuckled, “You want to spend money for me?”

Wan Xingying: “That's right. I can help you purchase resources, but I'll need a commission.”

“How much commission?”

“Ten percent.”

He Ming: “Impossible.”

Wan Xingying slightly raised an eyebrow, a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone: “Ten percent isn't too much, is it?”

“I have over three thousand trillion in cash alone. Ten percent of that is over three hundred trillion. Doesn't your conscience hurt?”

Wan Xingying sat up straight and asked suspiciously, “Where did you get so much money?”

“By confiscating assets.”

Wan Xingying stared intently at He Ming, remaining silent for a long time.

“Doing that will set the Luol Star System's economy back hundreds of years.”

“I know. Plenty of foreign capital has already started withdrawing from the Luol Star System.”

Wan Xingying: “So you plan to close the door and play by yourself?”

He Ming nodded carelessly.

“I don't care.”

Wan Xingying: “Then what's the point of seizing so much money?”

He Ming: “To develop the internal economy—building roads, infrastructure, and improving livelihoods. Money is needed everywhere.”

Wan Xingying: “That doesn't sound like your style.”

He Ming looked directly at Wan Xingying and chuckled, “I have four star marrow ore mines, so I don't need external resources at all.”

“As long as agriculture is developed well, self-sufficiency won't be a problem.”

“Besides, we'll be going to war with the Radiant Empire soon. The Luol Star System is too weak. If I don't use some methods to strengthen our power, we won't last long even on the front lines.”

Wan Xingying nodded slightly; he had hit the nail on the head regarding this point.

If the people are gone, the territory will naturally be gone too.

He Ming looked directly at Wan Xingying and said calmly, “Many governors will surely die in this war. Those vacant territories are the key.”

Wan Xingying's eyebrows furrowed: “Are you planning to...”

“What else? Naturally, using military merits to exchange for territory.”

Wan Xingying didn't dwell on the question; she realized He Ming had led her astray.

“I need some money. How much can you offer at most?”

He Ming: “One hundred trillion, help me get some carbon crystal.”

Wan Xingying: “Deal.”

“How much do you want to buy?”

“Two thousand trillion. Delivery must be within three months.”

Wan Xingying: “No problem. I have some connections in the Star Empire; I can get it delivered within two months.”

“Then I'll add another ten trillion as compensation.”

“Deal.”

After signing the contract and making the payment.

Wan Xingying was in a great mood; half the purpose of her visit had been accomplished.

“If you need it, the Wan Star System can absorb the Luol Star System's export capacity, but the price must be twenty percent lower than the market price.”

He Ming did not hesitate regarding this point.

The current situation in the Luol Star System is capital flight and the complete blockage of export channels, urgently requiring a buyer, otherwise the economy will fall into a state of total collapse.

A twenty percent discount was already quite generous.

“I agree. As long as you can absorb all the export capacity, I can give you an additional 5% rebate on top of the twenty percent.”

Hearing this, Wan Xingying smiled even more happily.

“Happy cooperation, fiancé.”

He Ming took Wan Xingying's outstretched hand and smiled faintly, “Happy cooperation, fiancée.”

The next day.

He Ming saw off the satisfied Wan Xingying.

“jarvis, how much foreign capital has withdrawn?”

“Sir, 73% has withdrawn overall.”

He Ming grinned and laughed, “Take over their industries, and fill the gaps in equipment and personnel.”

“Yes, Sir.”

The withdrawal of foreign capital did not disrupt He Ming's plan; instead, it allowed him to gain a huge advantage for free.

Although important equipment was packed and taken away, the basic infrastructure was mostly still usable.

In less than a month, jarvis had replaced all the equipment, and the shortage of technical personnel was even less of an issue, as a large number of intelligent robots were activated, raising work efficiency by several levels.

These large enterprises were all transferred to Xinghai, operating as private enterprises. Coupled with special policy privileges and support, the money earned flowed directly into He Ming's private account, which had little to do with the Luol Star System.

Xinghai's development direction was also gradually shifting towards the Luol Star System.

Blue Star.

Starport, Xinghai Headquarters.

Jiang Zhonghua looked at the data reports sent back by Su Jin, feeling a strong urge in his heart.

Zhang Kaiwen: “Old Jiang, what was our net profit last year?”

“One point three trillion.”

“What about the Luol Star System?”

Jiang Zhonghua stroked his beard and smiled bitterly, “It can't compare. The net profit for a single month reached three hundred seventy trillion star coins.”

“Then why are we still sticking around Blue Star?”

“We might as well just move the headquarters directly to the Luol Star System.”

Jiang Zhonghua sighed, “Do you think I don't want to? Our boss hasn't spoken yet.”

“Besides, not all employees are willing to leave their homes. This is moving to an alien star system, not just a domestic transfer.”

Zhang Kaiwen: “That's easy. Triple the salary, and there certainly won't be a shortage of people willing to move to an alien star system.”

“Don't you have the boss's contact information? You can ask him.”

Jiang Zhonghua lowered his head in contemplation.

Zhang Kaiwen advised, “Stop thinking about it. Xinghai is already the number one enterprise on Blue Star, but this scale is nothing in an alien star system. Didn't we agree to let Xinghai venture toward the Sea of Stars? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We can't let Su Jin have all the glory out there, can we?”

“Alright, I'll ask.”

Jiang Zhonghua drafted a text message, carefully considering and revising the wording repeatedly for over thirty minutes... Zhang Kaiwen couldn't stand it anymore, pushed him aside, checked the message, decided there were no issues, and sent it immediately.

Luol Star System, Governors Mansion.

“Sir, Jiang Zhonghua from the Blue Star Headquarters sent a message requesting to move the headquarters to the Luol Star System.”

Hearing this, He Ming casually replied, “Approved.”

The reason He Ming agreed so readily was that Blue Star would sooner or later become a target, and arranging the move early was a good thing.

The old employees who followed him to develop Xinghai deserved considerable credit. If he wanted to develop Xinghai into an interstellar giant enterprise in the future, he absolutely needed that core group of loyal people.

“Has the star gate for Xinghai Headquarters been set up?”

“Sir, it has been completed and is ready for activation at any time.”

“Then inform Jiang Zhonghua.”

“Yes, Sir.”

Blue Star, Starport.

Inside Jiang Zhonghua's office, Zhang Kaiwen stared unblinkingly at the computer, anticipating the email reply.

“It's here!”

He quickly used the mouse to click open the email.

“Xinghai Headquarters, basement level 31. The star gate allows direct access to the Luol Star System.”

Zhang Kaiwen's eyes lit up, and he exclaimed happily, “The boss agreed!!”