"What do you need so much money for? Are you going to lend it at high interest rates?"
Wan Guochun frowned slightly. He could get the money, but there had to be a plausible explanation to the higher-ups.
Upon hearing Wan Guochun’s words, a playful smile curled at the corners of Lin Beichen’s mouth.
"You’re right. I do plan to lend it at high interest rates, and the borrower will absolutely be unable to pay it back."
As Lin Beichen spoke, the ’naive’ face of Dongchuan Ichiro flashed through his mind.
"I think I know what you want to do, but no matter what, be careful."
Song Xiangdong approached Lin Beichen and patted him lightly on the shoulder.
At that moment, Song Xiangdong didn’t seem like the head of the security bureau but more like an elder brother giving advice to his younger sibling about to set off on a journey.
"Don’t worry. I don’t see those people as a threat."
Lin Beichen smiled faintly. He had already made his plans.
This time, his willingness to go to the Divine Light Country was not just to help Dongchuan Ichiro but also to see that beautiful volcano.
"I really wonder what it would be like for the people of Divine Light Country to see their divine mountain erupt."
If Wan Guochun and Song Xiangdong knew what Lin Beichen was really thinking, they would certainly feel helpless.
"Last time, my power wasn’t enough. This time, let’s see if I can harness the power of the volcano!"
After a few more words of advice from Wan Guochun and Song Xiangdong, Lin Beichen was allowed to leave.
As he walked out completely, Lin Beichen sighed helplessly. He never expected two military men to be so wordy.
Just then, Lin Beichen received a call from Dongchuan Ichiro.
Lin Beichen deliberately ignored the first call. It wasn’t until three minutes later when the second call came through that he answered.
"Mr. Lin Beichen, I agree to your conditions, so I hope you can help me become the family leader."
Dongchuan Ichiro, calling from his dormitory, used all his strength to dial the number. On the other end, his voice was incredibly sincere, even carrying a tone of crying.
This tone wasn’t faked; Dongchuan Ichiro was genuinely about to cry. His fighters had been slaughtered by Lin Beichen’s men.
Now, with only two or three bodyguards left, he didn’t have any real combat strength. With just these few people, trying to seize the leadership of the Dongchuan Clan meant he’d be taken down by the family’s security forces before he could even make a move.
Now, Dongchuan Ichiro, whether he was willing or not, had no choice but to accept Lin Beichen’s conditions. Otherwise, his only fate would be... death!
"This is the wisest decision you’ve made. I’ll bring the agreement to you shortly. I’ve also prepared a big gift for you."
Lin Beichen smiled faintly. Though he had been certain that Dongchuan Ichiro would agree to his terms, the joy in his heart was genuine.
"You’re going to give me a gift?"
Dongchuan Ichiro was filled with doubt. Knowing Lin Beichen’s character, the best gift he could hope for was that Lin Beichen didn’t take advantage of his plight. What other gift could he possibly give?
"You’ll find out when we meet. Just wait for me in your dormitory."
With those words, Lin Beichen hung up, leaving Dongchuan Ichiro sitting helplessly in his chair.
"Boss, that guy is so arrogant. Don’t you want to take him out?"
The young man next to Dongchuan Ichiro spoke with resentment, but before he could continue, Dongchuan Ichiro slapped him across the face.
"Uekawa Mitsuyuki, I’m warning you. Do not say things like that again, or I won’t be able to save you."
Dongchuan Ichiro was genuinely terrified of Lin Beichen. Just thinking about him made Dongchuan Ichiro’s body tremble.
Seeing Dongchuan Ichiro’s frantic state, Uekawa Mitsuyuki covered his face and nodded instinctively.
About an hour later, Lin Beichen appeared in Dongchuan Ichiro’s dormitory, placing an agreement on the table.
At Dongchuan Ichiro’s signal, Uekawa Mitsuyuki left the dormitory, leaving only the two of them inside.
"Are you really comfortable being alone with me?"
Lin Beichen smiled slightly, looking at Dongchuan Ichiro as he asked.
"What’s the use of having someone else here? It won’t change the outcome. Besides, aren’t we partners? I trust you, at least a little."
Dongchuan Ichiro forced a smile that was more difficult than crying, cursing inwardly all the while.
"You bastard, you knew I wouldn’t feel safe, but what can I do? I can’t beat you, and I can’t outsmart you. I have no choice but to bear it!"
Turning to the agreement on the table, Dongchuan Ichiro noted that its contents mostly matched what Lin Beichen had previously mentioned. Confirming there were no additional surprises, he signed his name.
Even if Lin Beichen had added more conditions, Dongchuan Ichiro would have agreed. He had no other choice but to comply with Lin Beichen’s demands.