99: Unique treatment

Bruno looked at Qin Yun solemnly and gave his promise with a firm expression.

He had originally wanted Qin Yun to help him defeat Humphrey to save some face for his hobby.

He hadn't expected Qin Yun to give him such a massive surprise.

An unclaimed Silver Mine.

Feeling deeply grateful, he directly gave Qin Yun a twenty percent share.

This could be considered a testament to their friendship.

He and Qin Yun were now partners.

Qin Yun was a big shot in the Treasure Hunting Circle; rounding it up, he was now a big shot in the Treasure Hunting Circle too.

Of course, the investment in his hobby was only part of it.

Bruno had high hopes for Qin Yun, and this twenty percent share was also an investment in him.

With Qin Yun's miraculous skills, he would surely achieve great things.

Perhaps Qin Yun's friendship would far exceed the value of this twenty percent share.

Qin Yun was ecstatic inwardly, yet his face remained calm and indifferent.

"Alright, then thank you for your kindness."

Without declining, Qin Yun agreed directly.

He was the one who suggested Bruno buy this warehouse; although the reward was a bit much, he deserved it.

A twenty percent equity stake was no small sum.

It wouldn't be diluted by capital injections, which showed Bruno's sincerity.

Qin Yun essentially got twenty percent of the mining company's income without doing anything, and it would last for a long time.

It could be called his largest steady income since his Rebirth.

Hearing that Bruno gave Qin Yun twenty percent of the original shares.

Everyone was stunned; this was a massive gesture.

So many incredible things had happened this day that they would surely be recorded in the history of Treasure Hunters.

They all looked at Qin Yun with envious eyes.

This man's ability to evaluate warehouses was significant, and he had also encountered a very generous employer.

Humphrey couldn't quite accept this blow.

Not only had his "friend" won the competition decisively, but he had also secured a Silver Mine.

Meanwhile, he was an ignorant clown, nailed to the pillar of shame as a negative example for future generations to remember.

How did things turn out like this?

He was clearly someone he had defeated before; this harvest should have been his.

Seeing everyone complimenting Qin Yun, he immediately understood.

There was no gap between him and Bruno; the gap lay in their consultants.

It could be said that Walter had misjudged all three warehouses.

"It's all your fault. It's one thing to be unskilled, but if you had admitted you weren't as good as others, things wouldn't have reached this point."

"Then I could have bid more strategically, and the third warehouse might have fallen into my hands. I see now that you're just a waste; at most, you can take advantage of a rookie, but you're trash in front of an expert."

Humphrey lashed out at Walter with a barrage of rebukes.

Not only did he blame Walter for all the mistakes, but he also vented all his anger on him.

Walter felt extremely aggrieved. The opponent was Qin Yun; how could he possibly compete? "I, I..."

Just as he was about to defend himself, Humphrey cut him off arrogantly.

"What 'I, I'? If it's not you, then is it my fault?!"

"If you had even half of Qin Yun's strength, I wouldn't have lost so miserably! You're a veteran who's been in the Treasure Hunting Circle for so many years, yet you can't even compare to a young man. Have you lived your life like a dog? Why did I hire a waste like you as a consultant!"

"Get out! I don't want to see you for the rest of my life!"

Seeing that Walter still wanted to argue, Humphrey was completely enraged.

He unleashed another verbal assault on Walter, then waved his hand, telling him to get lost quickly.

Walter felt like killing Humphrey.

Having started as a gang leader, when had he ever suffered such an insult?

If it weren't for the sake of going legit, he wouldn't have even looked at this hypocritical and vain person.

"Bruno is someone who loves face and likes to show off. If you say some nice things, he might give you some original shares, or at least let you invest to get a piece of the pie."

To prevent his previous efforts from going to waste, Walter kindly offered a suggestion.

Thinking of the massive profits, Humphrey's gloomy face immediately turned into a beaming smile.

He patted Walter's shoulder and praised, "That's a good suggestion. If it works, I'll be grateful to you."

After saying that, Humphrey walked straight toward Bruno.

Walter curled his lip, a hint of disdain in his eyes.

Even if he were a dog, he wouldn't trust the promises of a petty man like Humphrey again.

He only did it because he didn't want to make an enemy of Humphrey.

"Bruno, without our competition, you wouldn't have gotten the Silver Mine. A gift for the occasion—how about you give me a few equity shares in the company too?"

Humphrey walked up to Bruno and spoke with a flattering expression.

Bruno immediately snapped out of his state of excitement.

This man had been mocking and ridiculing him for weeks, and now he actually wanted equity? Was he dreaming?

All of this was thanks to Qin Yun and had nothing to do with Humphrey.

"I'm sorry, I already have plans for the mining company's shares. I'm afraid I can't give any to you..."

They were friends for many years, so Bruno tactfully rejected Humphrey's unreasonable request.

"How about this? Developing a Silver Mine requires a lot of connections, technology, and capital. What if I take a certain percentage of shares based on my investment?"

Humphrey also realized his previous suggestion was excessive, so he made a somewhat more reasonable request.

If the Silver Mine was as Bruno described, it would be a guaranteed profitable business.

He also wanted a taste of such a large cake.

Bruno's expression was a bit strained. He had now set aside all concerns and was thinking entirely from a businessman's perspective.

It was true, as Humphrey said, that a Silver Mine was a very big business.

Doing it alone, especially in a different industry, might lead to him messing things up.

Humphrey was a decent candidate for a partner, and they were friends.

But he wasn't the most suitable. Humphrey wasn't a mining Tycoon; at most, he could provide some cash and connections, which weren't what he urgently needed.

It would be best to cooperate with a mining giant to develop the vein, ensuring both extraction and sales channels.

Among the spectating Treasure Hunters, many Tycoons were also eyeing this Silver Mine feast.

"Since we're all witnesses to you securing a Silver Mine in a Warehouse Auction, it shows we're destined. How about including me in the company's shares as well?"

"Yes, we'll be absolutely fair and just, investing according to the estimates of survey departments and professionals."

"Together, we are a significant force in New York and even the United States. The mining of the Silver Mine will surely go smoothly."

"I know you're a generous man. While you eat the meat, let everyone have a bit of the soup too, right?"

"As long as I can invest, don't worry about machinery and equipment; I'll definitely find the most suitable ones for you."

"My family has sales channels. If I invest, you won't have to worry about the market for the silver."

...Seeing Bruno fall into deep thought, capable individuals expressed their desire to invest and join this very promising Silver Mine development project.

Bruno hadn't expected so many people to pounce the moment he hesitated.

These people were witnesses and held significant power in New York. Although he wasn't afraid of them, he didn't want to directly antagonize them.

"Qin Yun, you have a twenty percent share in the company. What do you say, should we cooperate with everyone?"

From an angle others couldn't see, Bruno winked at Qin Yun.

Qin Yun hadn't expected the boisterous Bruno to have such a cunning side.

"The level of these people clearly isn't up to par, and their surveys are likely imprecise. I think we should wait until the ore reserves are clearly surveyed before making a decision. If there's only a little silver, wouldn't that be a huge blunder?"

Qin Yun knew Bruno's concerns. Bruno didn't want too many complications in the business but found it hard to refuse, which was why he turned to him for help. So, Qin Yun found a random excuse to delay the matter for a while.

"Exactly, exactly. Qin Yun is absolutely right. I think we should wait until the survey is clear."

Bruno was glad that Qin Yun understood his meaning.

Taking over from Qin Yun, he tactfully declined everyone's intention to invest.