Chapter 51

Chapter 3119: You Don't Seem to Lack Money

"We'll arrange this matter later."

Gao Xiaoqiu nodded, "We also need to quickly arrange for the bodyguards. We'll be discussing this with them tonight."

"Besides, we need to prepare for a long-term negotiation. It's unlikely we'll reach an agreement in one night."

"Understood."

After finishing the serious talk, the three of them started eating.

Cui Ye and Sun Tianliang ate very quickly, as if they finished their plates with just a few bites.

Seeing that they were almost done, Sun Tianliang gave Cui Ye a look.

Cui Ye understood and said, "Mr. Gao, we'll go handle other matters now."

"We're in a foreign place, so be careful out there."

"Understood, Mr. Gao."

After a brief greeting, the two of them got up and left.

Gao Xiaoqiu ate alone, then picked up a cup of tea from the table and subconsciously looked at Lin Yi.

Noticing Gao Xiaoqiu's gaze, Lin Yi also looked over.

Gao Xiaoqiu raised her wine glass slightly in a toast to Lin Yi.

Lin Yi also picked up a glass of water from the table and responded in kind.

"Are you here on a business trip?" Gao Xiaoqiu asked with a smile.

"Sort of."

Gao Xiaoqiu sized up Lin Yi, "I always feel like I've seen you somewhere before."

Lin Yi wasn't surprised by her words. After all, he was somewhat well-known in the business world. As a high-level executive, it was normal for Gao Xiaoqiu to have seen him unintentionally. If she recognized him, there would be no need to hide. If she didn't, there would be no need to reveal himself.

"Isn't this pick-up line a bit cliché?"

"I knew you'd say that, but I really do have a memory of you. If you don't believe me, just pretend I didn't say anything."

Gao Xiaoqiu smiled and said, "But you followed us from the room all the way here and even sat next to me. I don't think it's a coincidence, right?"

"Are you that sure?" Lin Yi responded with a smile, "Aren't you afraid it might be a coincidence, which would be quite awkward?"

"We're in a foreign land. If you worry about so many things, wouldn't life be too tiring?"

Lin Yi raised his glass, "Cheers."

"Cheers."

"Let's find a place to chat. This isn't the right place to talk."

Gao Xiaoqiu was very direct. Although she didn't show it explicitly, for adults, such a hint was enough. If Lin Yi agreed, things could naturally progress. If he refused, there would be no need to continue the conversation. Both were adults in a foreign land, so they needed to act quickly and not waste time on such matters.

"Come to my room?" Lin Yi said with a smile, "What would you like to drink? The options here aren't great."

"Beer is fine. We have serious matters to discuss later, and drinking too much can cause problems."

"That's unfortunate."

Gao Xiaoqiu smiled at Lin Yi, "No problem, as long as it's cold. Young man, don't be in a hurry."

"True."

Lin Yi got up and went to the bar, ordering some beer and snacks, then returned to his room with Gao Xiaoqiu.

After returning, Lin Yi put away his laptop to avoid Gao Xiaoqiu seeing the surveillance footage.

Soon, the hotel delivered the items Lin Yi had ordered. The two of them opened the beer and prepared to have a drink.

Clink.

The sound of their glasses clinking together, they each took a sip.

"May I ask your name?"

"Qin Han."

"Qin Han?"

Gao Xiaoqiu looked at Lin Yi curiously.

"Sounds familiar."

Gao Xiaoqiu frowned slightly, thinking, "You seem to be the famous second-generation rich kid from Zhonghai."

"Indeed, we have the same name."

"What do you do?" Gao Xiaoqiu asked.

"Just working, nothing special."

"That's what I find curious. People like you rarely work."

"Why? Can't I work?" Lin Yi said with a smile, "Life isn't easy."

"Life isn't easy? Not that bad, right?"

Gao Xiaoqiu sized up Lin Yi, "The watch on your wrist, is it an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak? I'm not an expert, but it should be worth over a hundred thousand."

"Gift from someone."

"You're quite honest." Gao Xiaoqiu said, "Now I'm not surprised. It's normal for a sister to give you these things."

Damn.

Lin Yi muttered to himself, this woman seems to think I'm being kept.

But thinking about it, it doesn't seem wrong. Yan Ci is indeed two years older than me.

"What about you? Are you here on a business trip?"

"Sort of."

"Sort of?"

"Nothing major, I won't bother you with the details."

"Negotiating with pirates isn't a big deal?"

Gao Xiaoqiu looked at Lin Yi, "You heard us talking?"

"I overheard you in the elevator."

"Right, we're here to negotiate with them." Gao Xiaoqiu said, "Since you're here, you must know the situation. Pirates are rampant, and it's hard to leave safely without paying protection fees."

"True, this is the safest place. Once you leave the port without an escort, it's almost impossible to move."

"So I've scheduled a meeting with them tonight. We can't keep delaying this."

"Do you need me to go with you?"

Gao Xiaoqiu paused, looking at Lin Yi with interest.

"What? Worried about my safety and want to protect me?"

"Something like that."

"That's not necessary. I won't bring you along." Gao Xiaoqiu said, "We've hired twenty bodyguards from a local security company. They'll be enough. You can wait for me here tonight."

"At least give me a chance to earn some extra money."

"Huh? Extra money?"

"If you include me, I can earn a salary, and you won't have to pay for it."

"You're really resourceful. You're wearing a Royal Oak, do you really need the money?"

Gao Xiaoqiu looked at Lin Yi with interest, "If you really need the money, I can give you a bonus tonight. If you perform well, I won't treat you badly."

"That's a different matter. I want to earn more."

"Alright, since you put it that way, I can't refuse. I'll bring you along, but you won't have to do anything else."

"Got it."

"But the pay might not be much. We have to report everything, so don't expect too much."

"Don't worry, I understand."

As they talked, Gao Xiaoqiu seemed to want to take advantage of the time, but Lin Yi didn't pick up on her hints and skillfully avoided them.

They chatted for about an hour when Sun Tianliang called. The security had been arranged, and the negotiations were about to begin.