234: Chapter 234 To Eat or Not to Eat Flatbread

Chen Sheng and the others looked hesitant.

The words Lin Heng spoke had struck their most sensitive nerves.

If they could truly achieve such results, they might be able to request more resources from the Dragon Country authorities when the time came.

In that case, they wouldn't be suppressed by the Pretty Country anymore, nor would they be treated like cash cows by the local natives, who would kick them whenever they felt like it to see if anything valuable dropped out.

They were being treated exactly like wild mobs that respawned on a timer for others to farm.

Finally, everyone looked toward Chen Sheng; he was the only one who could make the final decision.

However, Chen Sheng looked at Zhao Rui with a troubled expression.

"Let me think about this a bit more. Zhao Rui, come with me..."

After saying this, Chen Sheng immediately pulled Zhao Rui up, and they went to a small corner to converse in secret.

Calling it a small corner was an overstatement; it was really just a corner of the wall in their room.

The place was incredibly cramped; they didn't even have a decent small room.

But Chen Sheng and the others no longer cared about such trifles.

Quickly, he took Zhao Rui's hand, pursed his dry lips, and asked anxiously:

"Comrade Zhao Rui, I trust you! Tell me, are those mines Lin Heng mentioned really as real as he described?"

Zhao Rui also had a helpless look on his face.

He gave a bitter smile and shook his head.

"I don't know the answer to that either... You might as well ask Xue Rou. After all, I didn't see much of Lin Heng back then, let alone those mines."

Hearing this, Chen Sheng didn't hesitate; he immediately called out to the person behind him, summoning Xue Rou over.

"Director Chen, did you call for me?"

Xue Rou walked over somewhat awkwardly and spoke timidly.

Chen Sheng pursed his lips, a kind smile appearing on his face.

"How many times have I told you? In private, just call me Uncle Chen. We're working out here; let's not stand on ceremony."

She gave an 'oh' and nodded somewhat blankly.

Chen Sheng continued while the iron was hot.

Smiling, Chen Sheng pointed at Lin Heng nearby and asked Xue Rou, "Xue Rou, about what Lin Heng just said—he claims to have several mines in his possession. Do you think he's telling the truth?"

Ah!?

Xue Rou was momentarily stunned upon hearing this.

She widened her two large, watery eyes and scratched her head in confusion.

Then she said troubledly, "I'm not too sure about this either, but I know Lin Heng's status in South Africa is definitely very high. If he has a few mines, it would seem within the realm of possibility..."

This...

Chen Sheng's brow furrowed quickly upon hearing that.

So it was still uncertain?

Although he had a high status in South Africa, it didn't necessarily mean he possessed mineral resources.

After all, those were strategic-level resources!

But... perhaps there was an issue with Xue Rou's description. If Xue Rou had said Lin Heng was commanding the winds and clouds in the south, riding the Black Brothers like dogs, Chen Sheng would probably have chosen to believe it.

After all, Chen Sheng didn't know exactly what level of 'high status' Xue Rou was talking about...

Right now, they had finally managed to negotiate for one mine. If they really went south because of this matter, that mine would surely fall through.

At that point, let alone expanding their territory here, it might even be very, very difficult to return home.

Chen Sheng understood the trade-offs involved.

One was a mine already in hand, while the other was an ethereal, illusory mine.

Even a dog would choose the white steamed bun in front of it rather than the big flatbread someone drew for it.

Finally, Chen Sheng gritted his teeth and quickly made a choice.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Lin Heng... After some discussion, we've decided we cannot go to your place for the time being. I hope you can understand our considerations."

Chen Sheng had already made a plan: he would first send someone to the south to verify things. If there were no issues, they would migrate south then.

But if the other party was just drawing 'big flatbreads,' they would naturally part ways; neither side would lose anything anyway.

He had even chosen the person to scout for information. Earlier... Xue Rou had entered Lin Heng's room. When the time came, couldn't he just push Xue Rou into Lin Heng's arms?

Lin Heng quickly showed a look of disappointment upon hearing this.

"Alright, in that case... I can only wish you success in your career."

After Lin Heng finished speaking, he shook his head and turned to leave.

Su Xueer and the others had initially thought about staying after seeing the environment, but they immediately changed their minds now.

Chen Sheng and the others wanted to persuade Su Xueer and her group to stay, but Su Xueer and the others waved them off in refusal.

"You all are Chinese too, right? Why don't you stay here? We'll have a ship returning to Dragon Country later, and you can all leave together then. It's better to have company on the road."

"Besides, we have a specialized military force for protection here. It should be safer than the south."

Someone from Chen Sheng's side quickly spoke up to remind them.

"No thank you... We'll head back to South Africa. I feel like the environment there will be better."

Facing the invitation from the Dragon Country Embassy, a female assistant in the filming crew quickly shook her head.

What a joke...

Setting aside the environmental issues for a moment.

Just look at their security forces...

Good grief!

They only had a dozen or so police officers outside. It had only taken Lin Heng and his group a minute or two to get in.

If they faced a large-scale attack from Black soldiers, they'd be lucky if they could even escape!

Not to mention these dilapidated thatched huts. Even if they were just in the starting phase, the exterior was far too shabby.

In South Africa, they not only had an environment that wasn't inferior to home, but they also had a large number of Black soldiers for protection. They wouldn't encounter Black people robbing them every few days like here...

In terms of safety, Lin Heng's side was the truly safe one, wasn't it?

Seeing this, Chen Sheng's people thought Su Xueer and the others had some unspeakable difficulties.

In reality, what unspeakable difficulties could there be? It was simply that Su Xueer and her group were human too, and they would naturally choose the better option.

Seeing that the other party had no such intentions, Lin Heng didn't linger. He quickly led his people back to the Jeep.

Since Chen Sheng and the others were unwilling to cooperate with him, Lin Heng had other ways.

He knew all the top big shots back home; there was no need to rely solely on Chen Sheng...

With that thought, Lin Heng quickly started the engine.

Chen Sheng and his group saw them off at the entrance of the Dragon Country Embassy, fulfilling the Dragon Country's etiquette.

But soon...

A sudden sound of movement came from the surroundings!

Hmm?!

What's the situation?

Lin Heng was the first to react. His brow furrowed slightly as his gaze jumped toward the distance.

Soon, Qi Yuran also noticed billowing clouds of dust appearing ahead...

A squad of a hundred Black soldiers had actually appeared there!