In the end, the deal concluded with Li Yaqi offering three million Star Coins to buy out the T1 Wolf Louse-class Medium Interstellar Destroyer technology.
After finalizing the agreement, Zhao Chen directly sent all the technical data for the T1 Wolf Louse-class Medium Interstellar Destroyer to Li Yaqi.
"I've sent the starship technical data to your email. Within three days of receiving it, transfer the three million Star Coins to this account."
Below was a Starlight Empire Interstellar Bank card number.
"Sir... you're just sending me the starship technology like that? Aren't you worried I might go back on the deal?"
Li Yaqi was astonished that the other party had acted so casually without any hesitation. Wasn't he concerned she might renege?
This didn't feel like an interstellar transaction at all.
It was more like casually buying something at a supermarket.
"I trust Li Wei. And if you really dare to do that, I'll make you pay a thousand times the price.
Alright, I have other matters to attend to, so I'll leave it at that.
Pleasure doing business."
The network room indicated that the other party had already left.
Li Yaqi hurriedly wanted to ask how to contact him in the future, but there was no response.
"What a strange person. This must be the most bizarre deal I've ever negotiated." Li Yaqi still felt as if she were dreaming.
Moreover, she realized she didn't even know how to address the other party.
A strange person... a strange deal...
But no matter what, as long as she could obtain all the technical data for the T1 Wolf Louse-class Medium Interstellar Destroyer.
She was confident that within six months, she could turn the starship arms trade from loss to profit!
And make all those waiting to laugh at her jaws drop!
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Meanwhile, Zhao Chen still felt a bit of regret.
"If only I'd asked for four million..." Zhao Chen smiled wryly.
When it came to doing business, he was still too inexperienced.
To be honest, his buyout price of three million Star Coins was actually quite high for T1 Starship Technology.
It just happened to coincide with Li Yaqi's urgent need for starship technology.
A thirsty person who suddenly gets a bottle of water will naturally overlook the somewhat high price.
"Three million... three million..." Zhao Chen now began planning the construction of his second starship—the T2 Queen Bee-class Heavy Carrier Starship.
Building a starship required a lot of preparation.
It wasn't as simple as assembling one.
Raw materials... construction site... construction technology... and so much more... there were far too many things to consider.
Beep beep beep
Zhao Chen's handheld terminal rang.
Looking at it, it was actually his younger sister, Zhao Wan'er.
"Well, well, the young lady has actually deigned to contact me for once." Zhao Chen teased, looking at Zhao Wan'er on the video screen.
Zhao Wan'er rarely contacted Zhao Chen, and when she did, it was usually in person and privately.
At that moment, Zhao Chen noticed two beauties behind Zhao Wan'er—no, to be precise, one older and one younger beauty.
"Stop joking around. My friends are here." Zhao Wan'er shot Zhao Chen a glare.
Then, Zhao Wan'er moved aside to introduce the two beauties.
"This is Su Lan, a fifth-year senior; and this is my classmate, Xue Xiaoxiao, a fourth-year. As for this one, I don't need to introduce him, do I? My brother."
When she said "my brother," Zhao Wan'er clearly wore an expression of disdain.
"Hello, we often hear Wan'er mention you," Senior Su Lan greeted politely.
"She mentions me? I doubt it. It'd be a miracle if she doesn't speak ill of me," Zhao Chen shrugged.
"Brother Zhao Chen, can I see your big cannon!" The twin-tailed loli Xue Xiaoxiao suddenly leaned forward, her eyes sparkling as she spoke.
Zhao Chen was taken aback; that phrasing was a bit too...
Zhao Wan'er immediately pulled Xue Xiaoxiao back. "Xiaoxiao, what are you saying!"
"What's wrong? I just want to take a closer look at the 1200mm Caliber Heavy Cannon on Brother Zhao Chen's Zero Blizzard," Xue Xiaoxiao pouted.
"Senior Su Lan, you must have something to discuss with me, right? Let's get straight to the point," Zhao Chen changed the subject. This little loli's words were really...
Senior Su Lan said, "Then we'll get straight to the matter. Actually, we came to you because of yesterday's Starship Duel."
Zhao Chen narrowed his eyes but remained silent, waiting for Senior Su Lan to continue.
Senior Su Lan went on, "Zhang Haoren pulled some strings and connections. Someone knew I was familiar with your sister Zhao Wan'er, so they approached me.
They hope you can cancel Zhang Haoren's Expulsion Penalty."
In truth, as soon as Senior Su Lan mentioned the Starship Duel, he knew it was about Zhang Haoren.
Zhang Haoren would never quietly accept expulsion from the North Star Starship Military Academy.
This was a matter that concerned his future.
"This Expulsion Penalty was registered as part of the Starship Duel. Can it be canceled?" Zhao Chen asked curiously.
Senior Su Lan explained, "According to the Academy's regulations, wagers made during a Starship Duel are recognized and enforced by the Academy.
However, if the winning party is willing to cancel the Penalty Wager, the losing party can be exempt from the penalty.
So, it requires your agreement."
Zhao Chen remained silent.
Senior Su Lan continued, "A friend of mine asked me to handle this. I owe him a favor.
If you're unwilling, just pretend I never mentioned it.
If you're willing to discuss it, I can arrange a time and place for you to sit down and talk.
You can state your conditions; after all, you shouldn't have to cancel the penalty for nothing."
"Can I speak with my sister privately for a moment?" Zhao Chen asked.
Senior Su Lan agreed, and she left with Xue Xiaoxiao.
"Alright, Senior Su Lan and Xue Xiaoxiao are gone. Say what you need to say," Zhao Wan'er crossed her arms.
"Do you want me to help this Senior Su Lan?" Zhao Chen asked.
Zhao Wan'er was taken aback. "This is your business. Why ask me?"
"My dear sister rarely asks me for favors. I imagine this Senior Su Lan is quite close to you," Zhao Chen smiled as he looked at Zhao Wan'er.
Zhao Wan'er's cheeks flushed. She admitted honestly, "I admit, I really like Senior Su Lan. Ever since I came to the North Star Starship Military Academy, she has taken great care of me.
She is one of my only two friends here; the other is Xue Xiaoxiao.
I also know about Senior Su Lan's situation. The person who asked her for this favor is a fifth-year senior named Han Tianwang.
He once helped her with something, and since then, he has used that as an excuse to pester her, even wanting her to date him.
Senior Su Lan doesn't like him, but because she owes him a favor, she has to endure his harassment."
"If... if this time I can repay his favor, then Senior Su Lan won't have to endure his harassment anymore."
Zhao Chen nodded and said, "Alright. Have Senior Su Lan handle this matter. Send me the time and location tonight, and I agree to talk."
"Really?" Zhao Wan'er exclaimed in surprise.
"Who told me this is the first time my little sister has ever asked me for help," Zhao Chen said with a grin.
Zhao Wan'er rolled her eyes at him. "Who... who asked you... you can help or... or not."
With that, she hung up the call.
Zhao Chen thought about Zhang Haoran's situation. Whether Zhang Haoran dropped out or not didn't matter to him; he had never cared about this minor character or what his relationship with Jiang Shasha was.
If it weren't for the system mission, he would never have proposed the Starship Duel.
Now, with such an opportunity to help Zhao Wan'er's senior, and at the same time... to extort some benefits, how could Zhao Chen let it slip by?
The corners of his mouth gradually curled upward. Tomorrow was going to be quite a show.