Chapter 554 - 554: A Model’s Sacrifice, This is the Price!
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“Regrettably, Lord Mayor,” Luo Feng expressed, “This golden seal, along with any other artifacts, isn’t for sale.”
His soft laughter echoed around the room.
Such a significant artifact wasn’t something one could casually sell.
Naturally, when he declared his refusal to sell other items, he was exercising a degree of posturing.
For the right price…
He would surely entertain the thought of selling.
Even a national treasure wasn’t off the table. Should a temptingly high offer present itself, why would he decline?
The profits could be channeled back into his homeland, funneled into local primary education. Would such an exchange not be beneficial?
However, the essential condition was, for an item worth 1 billion, the offer had to touch at least 5 billion.
Under such stipulations, any potential buyer would understandably retreat.
Witnessing this, Governor Yamamoto sighed in dismay, lapsing into a resigned silence.
Subsequently, Luo Feng started to secure the precious golden seal.
Time trickled by.
Soon enough, the clock read past ten in the morning.
Luo Feng had successfully unearthed all the artifacts across the three houses on the estate.
The total count of the artifacts astonishingly tallied up to 13,000.
“Mr. Luo, our Prime Minister extends an invitation for lunch!” An official, dressed crisply, approached Luo Feng with the offer.
“Good heavens, our host is quite a sensation. He’s even caught the Prime Minister’s attention!”
“Remarkable, this level of hospitality seems rather excessive, doesn’t it?”
The crowd was left in awe.
An invitation from a figure of imperial stature.
Extended directly to Luo Feng.
“Please relay my thanks to your Prime Minister,” Luo Feng responded, “However, I don’t intend to leave the estate right now. If a meal is insistent, they are welcome to join me here. We can enjoy some homemade delicacies.” With a shake of his head, Luo Feng conveyed his refusal.
He was no fool, blind to the potential scheming hidden within this seemingly innocent invitation.
“Mr. Luo, rest assured, with such a large crowd present, what could possibly go awry?”
Luo Feng simply chuckled in response.
True, his people were vigilant.
Yet, he preferred to stay.
These valuable artifacts demanded his personal supervision until safely transported back to his country, else his mind would know no peace. “Luo Feng, the villagers have all arrived in Nara!”
Suddenly, Li Shishi leaned in, whispering news into Luo Feng’s ear.
A broad smile crossed Luo Feng’s face. “In that case, since the Prime Minister insists, I will go. Thank you, Prime Minister!” With the bolstering support of trustworthy allies…
Luo Feng felt secure enough to leave.
The contingent from the National Bureau of Cultural Relics, inclusive of Long Jianfei, was small.
Without his presence, he wouldn’t feel at ease.
However, now, with hundreds of villagers from his hometown, the situation was far more reliable.
Were there any among these villagers who weren’t millionaires?
The median net worth ranged in the hundreds of millions.
Those only worth tens of millions were scarce.
The most affluent were already billionaires.
Their wealth sprang from Luo Feng’s artifacts and his ever-growing network, ensuring their prosperity with every undertaking. This was why the rich always seemed to grow richer.
Their endeavors inevitably bore fruit.
Networking truly held importance back in their homeland.
Naturally, when Luo Feng departed, he left a drone to live-stream the scene for his audience.
He left the estate with Li Shishi and Miss Uesugi, heading for the banquet.
Intriguingly, Uesugi Eri, the unparalleled beauty, had also received an invitation.
Luo Feng surmised this to be a strategic move on the Prime Minister’s part.
Though he admired the captivating Eri, a model by profession, and found her genuinely alluring…
If the sole intent was to sway him, it was a fruitless attempt.
“Eri, are you ready? We’re nearing the hotel!”
“Wait! This is a meeting with the Prime Minister. I need to ensure I’m in my best form!”
Luo Feng’s vehicle led the convoy.
Trailing them was another car.
A limousine for the stars.
Inside, Uesugi Eri was applying final touches to her appearance in a mirror.
Her heart raced with anticipation.
Being a minor celebrity, on what grounds could she merit an invitation from the Prime Minister?
She was clueless as to why she was on the guest list.
“Eri, remember my words. If the Prime Minister has any unconventional requests, don’t refuse!”
Her agent, a veteran in such matters, had discerned the Prime Minister’s intent in inviting Uesugi.
“What do you mean? I don’t get it!”
“It’s… Well, it’s that kind of thing!”
With such an explicit hint, even the most nave mind would catch on. Uesugi immediately shook her head, “No, no, I heard the Prime Minister is a middle-aged man. I don’t want that!”
“Ah, silly girl, the Prime Minister won’t harbor any interest in you. Even if he did, he would be cautious. I’m referring to Mr. Luo Feng!”
Upon hearing Luo Feng’s name…
Eri’s eyes sparkled with sudden realization.
“Do you mean…”
“Yes, how often do people like us get an opportunity to meet the Prime
Minister? It’s the Prime Minister who plans to present you as a gift to Mr. Luo!”
The agent continued, “Understand this, the Prime Minister undoubtedly wants to negotiate with Mr. Luo to retain some artifacts here. You are the bargaining chip for Mr. Luo!”
“I know what to do!”
Once Uesugi Eri grasped the situation, she started formulating a strategy in her mind..
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