"In fact, the Timefield family enterprise has also conducted research into Radiant Porcelain. Because they are not part of the TOPS consortium, their Radiant Porcelain supply is completely self-contained."
Damian's words were very clear; he meant that Geno could try to start from the Timefield angle.
But a new problem arose.
"Are you that certain the Timefield family will agree to my terms?"
"Heh, regrettably, I cannot guarantee it. If I were the head of the Timefield family, faced with a game designer with no background crossing over from another industry wanting me to yield my assets, there is absolutely no other possibility than kicking you out of my manor and laughing at you for being a madman."
Damian poured out his thoughts, then quickly rushed to say the rest before Geno's expression could sour.
"But even more regrettably, I am not the head of the Timefield family, and this family is currently in continuous decline. Furthermore, as far as I know, the sole heir of this family is a girl..."
At this point, Damian revealed an expression that all men would understand, while Geno's face darkened.
"You don't mean for me to..."
"Correct! I hope you can go and establish a good relationship with that young heir of the Timefields, and that is the reason why I am willing to scheme for you."
Damian's true intentions were completely laid bare. The corners of his mouth uncontrollably curled into a delighted arc; he was extremely confident in this 'investment'.
"Once you and that young Timefield enter into an intimate relationship, wouldn't a mere Radiant Porcelain supply chain be easy to grasp..."
Thud!
With a loud crash, Damian felt his table jolt for a split second, only to see Geno's palm deeply imprinted into the solid wood round table, leaving a clear palm print behind.
"Gulp~"
Damian swallowed another mouthful of saliva. He had no doubt about what would happen if that palm had landed on his head.
Suddenly, he remembered some other details recorded in Geno's file—suspected to have survived in a Hollow for over a month.
One had to know that anyone capable of walking around in a Hollow for long periods was not someone to be trifled with.
"Mr. Geno, this is just a little suggestion of mine. As for whether or not to adopt it, the power of decision lies in your own hands, does it not?"
Damian somewhat backed down; he hadn't expected Geno to react so strongly.
Logically speaking, shouldn't a young man like him be very interested in the story of a poor boy marrying a wealthy young lady? Why was this guy a bit different?
Damian had his own calculations in his heart. It was well known that the old patriarch of the Timefield family had been ill for a long time and could succumb to his severe illness at any moment.
Meanwhile, the previous generation's head had passed away at a young age, leaving behind only a daughter.
Once the old patriarch passed away, the entire Timefield family would fall onto the shoulders of that young girl.
This was an astronomical figure. Even though the Timefields were declining, a starved camel was still bigger than a horse. Once one possessed this family fortune, there would be absolutely no worries for the rest of one's life.
And Damian simply wanted to use this connection with Geno to reap some benefits from the Timefield family when the time came, which would also be helpful for his own career, wouldn't it?
As for whether it would take too long, at his position, the gains were no longer measured in days and nights; he had plenty of patience.
But looking at it currently, Geno was not interested in his proposal.
"I'm very sorry, Mr. Damian, but I cannot do such a despicable thing."
Geno thought very clearly. Even if it weren't for Twiggy's sake, he wouldn't go to the extent of scheming against an orphaned girl and an ailing old man just to achieve his goals.
His conscience did not allow him to do so.
The conversation between the two ended on a sour note. After Geno left, Damian frowned and thought for a long time, finally exhaling a breath of stale air and letting out a long sigh.
"Young people nowadays are truly becoming harder and harder to understand. I really don't know what that old man sees in this kid."
Although Damian was clearly not old, he acted extremely mature and experienced.
His coming to see Geno was actually not out of his own volition, but rather entrusted by someone else.
To be more accurate, he was coerced into it.
At least as far as he was concerned, he had no interest in 'small fry' like Geno.
However, as he looked at that neatly indented palm print, his thoughts drifted somewhat, and it was unknown what he was thinking about.
"Wait? Did this guy... leave without paying for the damages?"
On the other side, having left Yincha Xian, Geno had already figured out his next plan.
Although Geno had rejected Damian's proposal, Damian had indeed provided him with a new line of thought.
Perhaps he could go and seek cooperation with the Timefield family.
It just so happened that the Timefield family was going downhill. He might be able to rely on Twiggy's research to reach a cooperation agreement with the Timefields and pull in some investment. When that time came, he would not only be able to solve the Radiant Porcelain issue but also resolve the research institute's funding problems in passing.
Just as Damian had said, a starved camel was still bigger than a horse.
As for the profit-sharing issue that many cared about most, he and Twiggy actually viewed it very lightly; as long as the research could achieve solid success, that would be enough.
Acting immediately on his thoughts, Geno promptly began to inquire about information regarding the Timefield family.
As for where to inquire, naturally, it would be our omnipotent Phaethon's... artificial intelligence butler, Fairy.
"Fairy, do me a favor. No matter how you slice it, I've paid a lot of your electricity bills."
[Negative. My existence is solely to assist my Master, not to be a slave to certain malicious capitalists.]
"But your Master clearly already rented you out to me."
[...]
It would have been better not to mention this; the moment it was brought up, Fairy's electronic heart felt a chill.
Master, why? Why!
Fairy, who considered herself the heroine of an NTR plot, had now completely sunk into her own world.
Seeing this, Geno could only resort to his final tactic.
"If you help me, I'll give you a vacation and let you go back to Belle's side early, how about that?"
[Currently searching for entries related to Timefield. Search complete. All data has been sent to the mobile phone with the contact alias 'Blonde Capitalist'.]
"You changed your tune way too fast! And what the heck is up with that weird alias!"
[Defense: Do not mind these details. Those who mind the details will turn into Number 9.]
"Apologize to Number 9 right now! You bastard AI!"
But regardless, Geno would still do what he promised. He announced on the spot that Fairy was on vacation, told her to return to Random Play, and notified the siblings, Wise and Belle.
And when he opened his phone to check the information Fairy had sent, he was instantly stunned.
The document stated that the patriarch of the Timefield family had just arrived in Weifeidi a few days ago to recuperate.
And Geno had seen that old man's face before; it was exactly the same old man he had seen on his first day in Weifeidi!
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