18: Chapter 18 The Confrontation Between Arrogance and Confidence

"Robinson, I, Katas, apologize to you on Carl's behalf again. After all, he didn't follow my advice to invite you over respectfully."

Although he said that, Katas's attitude didn't look like an apology. Instead, he had a condescending air about him.

To be honest, Katas looked down on Robinson. A young upstart who suddenly appeared and dared to fight him for territory. He was really asking for death! And he was so arrogant, not even greeting him first, making him have to take the initiative to talk to him. It was infuriating.

Zhang Shan glanced at Katas. Seeing his arrogant attitude, he rolled his eyes. What a brainless idiot.

"Haha, let's stop beating around the bush. Mr. Katas, you invited me here, surely not just to make small talk?" Zhang Shan emphasized the word "invited."

Katas smiled hypocritically.

"Oh my, Brother Robinson, inviting you here has no other meaning. I just wanted to ask if you'd be willing to cooperate with me."

Katas shook his wine glass comfortably.

"Haha, Mr. Katas, I don't think we are familiar enough to be calling each other brothers yet." Zhang Bin countered without holding back.

"Don't push your luck. Since Lord Katas wants to be brothers with you, you should accept his kindness instead of refusing him without giving him any face. Truly overestimating yourself." Carl, Katas's fanboy, said angrily.

"Tsk, Carl, what kind of tone is that? Robinson is the guest I invited. Mind your attitude. What if you offend our guest?"

Katas seemed to be scolding Carl, but in reality, he was saying that Zhang Shan didn't know what was good for him.

Zhang Shan watched the two of them, one playing the good cop and the other the bad cop. He was speechless and really wanted to complain that their acting was terrible.

"Mr. Katas, what do you want? Just say it directly, okay? Can we stop trying to build a relationship here?"

"Haha! Since Mr. Robinson is so straightforward, let me talk about our cooperation. I hope Mr. Robinson can agree to this matter."

Katas saw that Zhang Shan was impatient with superficial pleasantries.

He decided to talk about the cooperation directly. If he didn't agree, he would find a way to make him regret today's decision.

"My request is simple. I want to be your sole supplier."

Katas turned the ring on his finger and said arrogantly.

Zhang Shan sneered.

"Mr. Katas, are you joking? How much benefit can you bring me? And you want to be my sole supplier? Isn't your ambition a bit too big? Where does your confidence come from? Thinking that I will definitely cooperate with you?"

Zhang Shan said nonchalantly.

"Robinson, don't be ungrateful. Our boss has already given you enough face. Don't go too far."

Carl angrily wanted to rush over and beat Zhang Shan up.

"Hehe, Brother Carl, why so agitated? I'm just stating my understanding. I didn't say I wouldn't cooperate, nor did I say I would, right? You getting so excited makes it seem like Mr. Katas doesn't want to cooperate with me. If that's the case, then I…"

Zhang Shan deflected the conflict onto Katas.

Katas gritted his teeth and looked at Carl.

"You useless thing. Did I let you interrupt? What are you saying? Go stay on the side. Don't make a sound until I tell you to speak."

Carl stood on the side, feeling aggrieved. He was just feeling dissatisfied for Katas, but he didn't expect Katas not only not to help him but also to scold him. He was a little sad inside. But he couldn't say anything; he just had to endure it.

Sob, sob, sob~

"Sorry, little Brother Robinson. Carl doesn't understand much and doesn't think before he speaks. Please forgive him."

"It's fine, Mr. Katas. Let's lay our cards on the table. No need to beat around the bush here. I can see that Mr. Katas is a straightforward person. Let's not mince words! If we keep going like this, you'll be tired, and I'll be tired too. It's too difficult!"

Zhang Shan said with a playful demeanor.

Hearing these words, Katas was already fuming inside. If he didn't want to cooperate with Zhang Shan, he would have already left him without a burial place.

Katas put on a smile and said nonchalantly,

"Since that's the case, let's talk about the cooperation price. Let's see if the price I offer can meet Mr. Robinson's expectations."

"Please." Zhang Shan made a gesture.

On the other side, Zhang Shan was communicating with the system in his mind.

"strongman, tell our people to lie in ambush. If I encounter danger, wait for my command to destroy Katas Manor."

"Received, Boss."

Katas saw that Zhang Shan was distracted for a moment. He reached out and waved his hand in front of his eyes.

"Hmm~ What's wrong?" Zhang Shan was a little confused by Katas's action.

"Nothing, nothing. I just saw you were a little distracted. Just reminding you, we are currently discussing the cooperation."

Carl saw Katas's attitude toward Zhang Shan and felt even more dissatisfied with Zhang Shan. There was a slight element of jealousy.

"Brother Robinson, how about this? You name a price, and I'll consider if it's reasonable."

"Haha! Mr. Katas is joking. How can I name a price to a senior? It depends on your mood, right? Since you want to monopolize my rights in Zhili Country, you have to offer a price that makes my heart beat!"

"How about this: for all your weapons, I'll pay double the market price. This is already giving you enough face, right? Double! How much money is that? You should be content, right?"

Katas said arrogantly to Zhang Shan, giving the impression that he was doing a huge favor for others. It was as if the person cooperating with him was taking a huge advantage.

"Hmph~" Zhang Shan chuckled.

"Mr. Katas, you really think highly of me!"

"Hahaha, what else did you think? Let me tell you, others don't even have the qualifications to negotiate with me."

Katas knew Zhang Shan could understand the subtext.

"Tsk, but Mr. Katas. For things like firearms, anyone in the business needs heavy weapons. If I only cooperate with you, I feel a little bit at a loss."

Slap. Katas slammed the table.

Zhang Shan ignored it.

"Mr. Katas, you must know that businessmen are primarily profit-driven. Me saying this shows that the temptation you offered is too small and cannot satisfy my ambition at all."

"So you're saying you refuse to cooperate with me? Are you prepared to defy my will?"

"You can't say it like that! I must prioritize my own interests. How about this: you cooperate with me at ten times the market price, and if you do that, I definitely won't say anything else."

Katas waved his hand. A group of men in black with guns swarmed up.

"Little brother, don't go too far. I've already given you enough face. Don't be ignorant."

The dark gun barrels were pointed at him.