Qin Siyang selected a number and dialed the phone.
Zhao Longfei and Lin Yaman watched Qin Siyang's calm and composed manner, both showing a trace of confusion.
Especially Zhao Longfei. He narrowed his eyes and examined Qin Siyang, turning the possibilities over in his head, yet he couldn't think of anyone besides the Zhao family who was wealthy enough to help him.
One had to know that the money South Glory University lacked wasn't a small amount. Even if someone could help solve the urgent crisis, there was a good chance it wouldn't be repaid for quite some time.
That meant whoever extended a helping hand to South Glory needed an extremely strong financial chain.
Within the safe zone, the forces willing to help South Glory didn't have that much money, and those who had that much money weren't willing to help South Glory.
After thinking left and right without finding a good solution, Zhao Longfei had already begun planning to sell off part of the school's research results to exchange for money and put out the fire.
Lin Yaman looked at Zhao Longfei and asked with slight confusion, "President Zhao, Student Qin… he…"
"I can't figure it out either. Anyway, he probably isn't bluffing. Let's see what trick he's got up his sleeve."
Zhao Longfei leaned back, lit a cigar, and quietly waited for Qin Siyang's call to connect.
Perhaps because it was already late at night, the phone rang for quite a while without anyone answering.
Just as Qin Siyang was about to give up, the call was picked up.
On the other side, there was first a yawn, then a sleepy voice spoke.
["Little Qin, calling this number for purchasing rare materials so late at night, what for? Got more good stuff to hand over to the Management Department? Let's talk tomorrow. I've been in meetings all day and haven't even slept an hour yet."]
Qin Siyang smiled, "Minister Tang, sorry about that. I figured if I called your mobile, it'd probably already be turned off, so I called this number instead."
'Management Department? Minister Tang?'
'Is Qin Siyang calling Tang Wanjing, the head of the Management Department?'
Zhao Longfei and Lin Yaman were both slightly startled.
["You're quite clever. Little Qin, so what materials are you planning to submit to our Management Department this time?"]
"This time I'm not submitting materials. I'm introducing a big deal to the Management Department."
["A big deal? Little Qin, you should know that the scale of the Management Department consists of sequence ability users who hunt gods throughout the entire safe zone. If someone else said they were introducing a big deal, I'd probably be too lazy to respond. But since you're the one making the connection, I'll try my best to make this deal happen."]
He didn't even ask about it and was already moving to facilitate the deal?
Hearing Tang Wanjing's attitude, Zhao Longfei was even more astonished.
Tang Wanjing clearly held Qin Siyang in unusually high regard. The two of them seemed to have already formed some kind of shared interest alliance.
Qin Siyang didn't even have that many interactions with Tang Wanjing. How had he managed this?
After receiving Tang Wanjing's reply, Qin Siyang laughed.
"Many thanks, Minister Tang."
["You're calling me so late. The matter must be rather urgent. Just say what it is."]
"Oh, it's like this. Our South Glory University's funding was cut by the Ministry of Education this year, and the situation isn't looking very good right now. That vicious dog Xiao Zhigang, you know him too. There's no way we can expect him to loosen his grip. So regarding South Glory's finances, I'm hoping Minister Tang can help a bit."
["You want me to help? Help how?"]
Tang Wanjing's tone hesitated slightly.
["Little Qin, the Management Department does have money. But many people are watching the department, so I can't directly use Management Department funds to solve your problem. How about this, give me some time and I'll think of a way."]
Although Tang Wanjing spoke indirectly, his meaning was already clear: he was willing to find a way to help South Glory get through the immediate crisis.
Understanding the unspoken implication behind Tang Wanjing's words, Zhao Longfei and Lin Yaman were so shocked they nearly forgot to breathe.
'Good heavens!'
Tang Wanjing, a dignified department head, didn't even ask why Qin Siyang wanted to help South Glory before immediately expressing his willingness to help.
As the head of a department and a top-level figure in the United Government, he was actually this easy to talk to?
To help Qin Siyang, Tang Wanjing was practically sparing no effort.
Even treating his own son might not go this far.
It felt as if Qin Siyang had somehow seized some fatal leverage over Tang Wanjing.
Zhao Longfei's mind wandered wildly as he imagined reasons, 'Could it be that Tang Wanjing cuckolded Xiao Zhigang and Qin Siyang has witnessed it personally?'
Still, if the head of the Management Department could secretly provide funds without anyone noticing, that would indeed make things much easier.
"Minister Tang, you're thinking too far. I wouldn't drag you into something like driving blind with the pedal floored."
["Then what's your plan?"]
"Our South Glory's president, Zhao Longfei, is a director of the Zhao Chamber of Commerce, and his older brother is Zhao Longteng. You definitely know that, right?"
["Of course. The Zhao brothers, anyone who's seen even a bit of the world in the safe zone knows them."]
"The Zhao family also has some pretty good businesses. You know that too, right?"
["Mm. The construction sites of Tengfei Construction Group are indeed impressive. I've been there."]
Out of caution, Tang Wanjing didn't mention the black market outright, but everyone understood.
"As long as Minister Tang knows, it's easy to talk. I heard the Zhao family has a large batch of gray-plate level materials. If the Management Department could help absorb them, I think the Zhao family would be willing to use the payment as temporary subsidies for South Glory."
Tang Wanjing fell silent for a moment. When he spoke again, there was appreciation in his voice.
["Little Qin, you mean letting the Management Department help South Glory University walk out of its difficulties on its own in a fair and open way?"]
"That's exactly what I mean. Minister Tang really speaks straight."
Qin Siyang smiled and glanced at the stunned Zhao Longfei before continuing.
"But there's one problem. Gray-plate missions from the Management Department are one-time tasks. Whoever submits the materials first receives the reward. I'm not sure whether the large number of gray-plate materials the Zhao family has stockpiled are still on the gray list."
["Little Qin, don't worry. Since everything is aboveboard in terms of procedure, it'll be easy to handle. As for how the gray-plate materials are counted, you don't need to worry. I'll come up with an absolutely fair plan."]
["The only issue is that for gray-plate materials, our Management Department only provides money, sequence potions, and God-Hunting points. It's impossible for us to provide God-Hunting tools. I wonder if President Zhao would agree?"]
Qin Siyang looked toward Zhao Longfei.
Afraid Qin Siyang might not notice, Zhao Longfei nodded with extreme force.
"Ah! Minister Tang, don't worry. He's so broke right now he's practically about to pawn his underwear. He won't be picky about this or that. No problem."
["Since you believe President Zhao will agree, then I'll find some time to call him and discuss it."]
Qin Siyang looked at Zhao Longfei again, and Zhao Longfei nodded vigorously once more.
"Alright, Minister Tang. Then I'll have him call this number of yours directly. I'll send you President Zhao's number in a moment so you don't accidentally pick up the wrong call."
["Mm. Then let's leave it at that for now."]
"Sorry for disturbing your rest, Minister Tang. Good night!"
["You're still awake this late too. You've worked hard. Good night."]
From beginning to end, Lin Yaman remained in complete shock and said nothing.
Meanwhile Zhao Longfei had long since stubbed out his cigar. He looked at Qin Siyang with a simple, almost foolish smile, his attitude extremely friendly.
Qin Siyang hung up the phone and glanced sideways at Zhao Longfei.
"President Zhao, what do you say about that move?"
Zhao Longfei rubbed his hands together, his face full of smiles.
"What else can I say? Everything will follow President Qin's arrangements!"
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