Chapter 566: Chapter 507: When Did You Two Start?
Looking at the change in Jiutian Liu’s expression in front of him, Zhang Yu thought to himself, “Getting anxious?”
But Jiutian Liu couldn’t understand, he couldn’t understand how Zhang Yu in front of him could bring up the sect matters?
Entering a sect… is something you can even think about? Something you’re even worthy of thinking about?
But in the next moment, Jiutian Liu realized something: “This guy… is probably trying to use the sect as a pretext to demand exorbitant prices.”
Having thought this, Jiutian Liu sneered in his heart and continued to lead Zhang Yu forward, saying faintly: “All those who are able to enter the sect are truly chosen ones by destiny. Their entry into the sect was decided long before they were born.”
Zhang Yu was surprised and said, “Before they were born?”
Zhang Yu originally thought that some rich people surpass many others the moment they are born… already an impressive feat. Yet now, Jiutian Liu in front of him tells him that some people’s ability to join a sect was decided before they were even born?
Jiutian Liu said indifferently, “Some are born with the fortune of heaven and earth. From their parents’ generation, it’s already decided they will enter the sect. Even a single hair of theirs is far more precious than you.”
“Some have gone through two lifetimes of arduous study, and their foundation far surpasses you a thousandfold, ten thousandfold. They join the sect with extraordinary skills.”
“And others… are born absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, taking the essence of yin and yang, and their position in the sect is set early on.”
Jiutian Liu turned his head, looking at Zhang Yu as if looking at a child who said something wrong, and said indifferently: “If it were two hundred years earlier in ancient times, your current level might have gotten you into the sect, but with the Immortal Path technology of those times, could you have reached your current level at this age?”
“Nowadays, whether you can join a sect has long been decided even before birth. What are you competing for?”
At this point, Jiutian Liu changed the topic, comforting him: “However, not being able to enter the sect might not necessarily be a bad thing. Staying below allows for freedom as well…”
Zhang Yu thought to himself, “If it’s so free below, why don’t you go to a lower level?”
Jiutian Liu of course didn’t know what Zhang Yu was thinking and continued to say: “Moreover, with the assistance of the Finance Department, the heights you can reach in the future are far beyond your imagination.”
“Once you join, we will gather fortune for you, at least a hundred trending topics a year, with daily exposure of over a million, letting the entire Wanfa, and even all the university students, know your name, making you a leading influencer in the vertical domain, with fortune soaring to the skies.”
“With the connections of the Finance Department, countless businesses will cooperate with you, allowing you to secure a large amount of advertising, realizing the conversion of fortune into wealth, ensuring you face no financial obstacles all the way to the Nascent Soul.”
“There’s also support for traffic control; even if you get suppressed or limited by Qiongjiang Divine Monarch, we can check the situation through the Eight True Gods, even unblocking…”
Zhang Yu asked, “Truly can’t join the sect?”
Jiutian Liu was a bit amused, pointing at Zhang Yu, saying: “Stop using the sect as a bargaining chip. The conditions we’re offering today won’t be matched by any other department, the Artifact Refining Department can’t, and neither can the Civil Engineering Department.”
“If anyone claims they can help you enter the sect, there’s only one possibility, they’re lying to you.”
“Because apart from conmen, no one can meet your demands.”
But no matter what Jiutian Liu said, Zhang Yu understood that it was impossible for him to join the Finance Department.
After all, the Finance Department’s approach of playing with finance, fortune, traffic, high leverage, and insider trading… this whole set of tactics simply doesn’t match him and cannot make full use of his advantages.
On the contrary, the Artifact Refining Department not only allows him to play to his strengths and achieve better results, but Magnetic Pole True Monarch has also greatly nurtured him, and his current experiment project on the Divinity Transformation Remains is still in the hands of the Magnetic Pole True Monarch.
Whether considered from a rational angle, from a long-term perspective, or personal feelings… in Zhang Yu’s eyes, the attraction of the Finance Department is far less than that of the Artifact Refining Department.
Comprehensively, joining the Artifact Refining Department, his future success rate for joining the sect will also be higher.
Seeing Zhang Yu acting impenetrable, Jiutian Liu thought of the task given by his senior brother that was about to fall apart in his hands, his expression could not help but turn slightly unsightly.
He coldly said: “Zhang Yu, I advise you to reconsider your answer today carefully.”
“Your loans, your fortune trajectory, the projects of your company… are all connected with the Finance Department.”
“As far as I know, isn’t there much money left on your and your company’s accounts?”
Zhang Yu understood that Jiutian Liu in front of him was clearly threatening him.
Perhaps by rejecting the Finance Department this time, his loans might be blocked, or he might even have his fortune taken away? The operations of his company might also run into trouble?
But Zhang Yu still shook his head: “Sorry, I’m really not interested in the Finance Department.”
Watching Zhang Yu’s departing figure, Jiutian Liu’s eyes held a hint of disbelief, mixed with the anger of someone rejected.
Since joining the Finance Department, Jiutian Liu, as a member, has been the focus of everyone’s attention wherever he went, with countless people surrounding him, flattering him, just to get a bit of resources from the Finance Department.
He has always represented the Finance Department in rejecting others, when had there been anyone rejecting their investments from the Finance Department?
“Zhang Yu…”
Jiutian Liu shook his head, mumbling: “Fool.”
And not long after Zhang Yu left the Finance Department, messages began to appear before his eyes.
All were news about issues arising in the company’s projects, with partners temporarily halting collaboration.
Zhang Yu thought to himself, “Is it starting already?”
He knew that many construction companies in the Civil Engineering Department took loans from the Finance Department or contracted projects from the Finance Department’s real estate companies.
A small disruption in funding by the Finance Department, a change in workflow, a delay in project payments… can all result in significant losses for construction companies.
Zhang Yu understood that the Civil Engineering Department’s construction company suspending cooperation with him was just a word from the Finance Department, and even Director Gao had difficulty preventing it.
Meanwhile, Ying Xin also sent a message from her side.
Ying Xin: Boss, the company’s account is out of money, and the employees’ wages have been delayed for the past two days.
Ying Xin: Also, they asked me to ask you, why did the project suddenly stop?
…
On the other side, not long after Zhang Yu left, the Civil Engineering Department’s banquet ended unhappily as well.
At this moment, in the office of the Magnetic Pole True Monarch.
Director Gao’s projection appeared, looking at the Magnetic Pole True Monarch in front of him, he said, “You were right in your earlier warning, the Finance Department indeed has its sights set on Zhang Yu.”
“Unfortunately, even though I’ve sped up my actions, they still managed to intervene.”
“Their level of attention to this matter exceeded my initial expectations.”
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch was well aware of the Finance Department’s degree of importance this time, as she had recently been spurring them on through the Tian Zhang True Monarch, repeatedly showcasing the Divinity Transformation Remains’ experimental progress, continually highlighting Zhang Yu’s significance, and provoking the Finance Department.
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch said, “Aren’t you worried that once Zhang Yu visits the Finance Department, he’ll choose to join them directly?”
Director Gao’s mind conjured the scene of Zhang Yu refusing the Chain Hub True Monarch’s invitation, and he remarked, “He’s got more guts than I did when I was young, and he’s smarter too.”
“I believe he won’t be easily intimidated by the Finance Department.”
“But even if he stays in the Civil Engineering Department, I can’t protect him.”
In Director Gao’s eyes, news of Zhang Yu’s company encountering halted project collaborations also appeared.
Director Gao understood that this was just the beginning, and if no one safeguarded him, Zhang Yu would face increasingly fierce blows from the Finance Department.
In Wanfa University’s history, there have been geniuses who rose but were ultimately crushed by the Finance Department.
Reflecting on this, Director Gao looked at the Magnetic Pole True Monarch and said, “Magnetic Pole, you should take Zhang Yu under your wing, only you can protect him.”
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch sighed and said, “But after all, he is your carefully nurtured disciple, how could I…”
But then Director Gao suddenly spoke, “Zhang Yu has long wanted to join the Artifact Refining Department, hasn’t he?”
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch asked, “Why do you say that?”
Director Gao said, “I noticed him learning artifact refining skills.”
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch said indifferently, “It’s not unusual for the Civil Engineering Department to dual-major in some artifact refining skills, for future control of magic treasures, and maintenance of magic remains, it’s always useful…”
Director Gao interrupted, “When did you start?”
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch asked, “What are you talking about?”
Director Gao: “Was it that time… when I had you mentor Zhang Yu during the Civil Engineering competition, did you take a liking to him?”
“Or was it when I asked you to help him make a magic treasure?”
“Or when he obtained the military certification, and I discussed him with you?”
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch said, “Old Gao, don’t overthink it, Zhang Yu has good aptitude and talent, but it’s still not as significant as the rapport between us. If you want him to stay in the Civil Engineering Department, I can assist you.”
Director Gao smiled wryly, “To forcibly keep him in the Civil Engineering Department now? Watching him get continuously suppressed by the Finance Department? Wouldn’t he end up resenting me for life?”
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch looked seriously at Director Gao and asked, “Chongguang, are you angry?”
“Angry?” Director Gao said lightly, “As someone from the Civil Engineering Department, what right do I have to be angry?”
“Moreover, you gave me enough face this time, how could I be angry with you? You’re the top hand in the Artifact Refining Department, how could I dare to be angry with you?”
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch sighed, “Alas, Chongguang, things aren’t as you imagine.”
At this moment, Zhang Yu’s image appeared in the air, indicating that he had arrived outside the door and was applying to enter.
Director Gao: “He came to see you.”
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch said, “I asked him to come over.”
As they spoke, with the opening of the office door, Zhang Yu had already walked in.
However, under the active interference of the Magnetic Pole True Monarch, Zhang Yu at this moment could not see the presence of Director Gao, while Director Gao could clearly see Zhang Yu and the Magnetic Pole True Monarch before him.
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch signaled with a gesture to summon Zhang Yu in front of him and asked, “How was the Finance Department?”
Thus, Zhang Yu began to narrate his experience visiting the Finance Department, recounting it in detail to the Magnetic Pole True Monarch.
At this moment, the Magnetic Pole True Monarch tousled Zhang Yu’s hair and said, “You declined the Finance Department’s invitation?”