On the other side of the phone, Sun Hai did not remain silent for too long and replied, "Mr. Lin, those are the project data from my previous collaboration with Mr. Cui Haolong, involving business secrets, very important. That’s why we used an encrypted USB drive."
"This kind of situation is very common in the business world. If you don’t believe , you can go back and ask President Xiao. For the sake of confidentiality of business secrets, she would use an encrypted USB drive as well," Sun Hai added, seemingly afraid Mr. Lin wouldn’t believe him.
"Boss Sun, aren’t you explaining a bit too much? I didn’t say I didn’t believe you," Lin Tian said with a aningful smile.
Unfortunately, the old fox was not fooled. Sun Hai also spoke aningfully, "So, it seems my encrypted USB drive is in Mr. Lin’s possession?"
The old fox! Lin Tian cursed silently, continuing to bluff, "No, no, I need to clarify two things, first, what I received from Cui Haolong only included the Taekwondo gym, there was no encrypted USB drive."
"Second, even if I encounter Cui Haolong later and find so sort of USB drive, why should I think it’s yours? I might consider it the Bai Family’s, or the Qi Family’s, considering their younger mbers all have connections with Cui Haolong. Boss Sun, isn’t that the logic?" Lin Tian said with a beaming smile. However, he would never see Cui Haolong again, as Cui Haolong was dead, unless he went to the Underworld.
Of course, Sun Hai couldn’t see Lin Tian’s smile at the mont, but Sun Hai was seen grinding his teeth by Decai. What Lin Tian did not know was, while he had just called Sun Hai an old fox, Sun Hai was also calling Lin Tian "Little Fox" at the sa ti.
"Mr. Lin, how about I make a suggestion, consider it, will you?" Though displeased, Sun Hai still spoke politely.
"Please speak, Boss Sun. Seeing that you are a shareholder of the Xiao Group and also the father of a forr roommate, I will consider it seriously," Lin Tian replied politely, but to Decai, the sarcasm was heavier than the politeness.
"Let’s not discuss whether the USB drive is in Mr. Lin’s hands or whether it is mine or belongs to anyone else. Let’s assu, if Mr. Lin ever happens to get that USB drive, I’ll make an offer to buy it, or, Mr. Lin, you make an offer and sell it to . We’ll treat it as a transaction. How about that?" Sun Hai explained clearly.
Hearing this, Lin Tian had to admit, an old businessman indeed was an old businessman, definitely cunning and expert in negotiating.
Because discussing the ownership of the USB drive was no longer important to Sun Hai; he knew that no matter the ownership, retrieving the USB drive would eventually co with a cost. It was better to be direct, na a price, and buy it, thus avoiding much unnecessary hassle.
Otherwise, insisting on clarifying ownership could last until the next day without a clear outco, just wasting ti.
With a typical businessman in negotiations, Sun Hai would certainly have confused him thoroughly, but Lin Tian wasn’t afraid of getting confused. It wasn’t that his negotiating skills were superior; rather, his mind was clear because he had no desires.
Having no desires toughens the will; not coveting Sun Hai’s money, his mind remained clear, unmoved.
Lin Tian intentionally said, "If I ever happen to find a USB drive on the roadside one day, I’ll return it to Mr. Sun imdiately, especially if the content is related to the Xiao Group. Mrs. Xiao and Miss would be anxious, wouldn’t they?"
"Haha, Mr. Lin is right," Sun Hai laughed heartily and said, "With Mr. Lin being so straightforward, I can’t be rude either. If Mr. Lin helps find the USB drive, I’ll give ten million as a reward, and I hope Mr. Lin won’t decline."
Damn, the old fox starts with ten million. Lin Tian thought, suddenly eager to know what was inside.
He pretended to laugh and said, "Let’s not talk about money; talking about money hurts feelings."
The subtext in Lin Tian’s mind was, the USB drive being that important, and you think you can get it back for ten million? No way!
Bla your son. If I don’t trick you thoroughly, my na isn’t Lin Tian, Lin Tian thought coldly. Moreover, knowing Sun Hai’s cunning as a good fox, he would surely understand this sentint.
Indeed, there was silence on the other end of the phone for a few seconds before Sun Hai’s voice rang out, "Ten million euros."
"Since Boss Sun is in such a hurry, we have a deal. I will let your son know if there’s any news; just wait." After finishing his words, Lin Tian handed the phone back to Sun Decai.
His goal had been achieved; it was just to test Sun Hai, and he hadn’t expected Sun Hai would be willing to put up ten million euros. Ten million euros, which was almost equivalent to a hundred million RMB.
Lin Tian could give him the USB drive, but that would be after he had cracked the password and obtained the data.
"Lin Tian, I don’t believe you would return the item to my dad. I know your character too well," Sun Decai said, putting away the phone with a frown.
"Well then, go tell your dad not to trust . I don’t care either way," Lin Tian said with a glance, disdainfully.
"Don’t get too arrogant. Soone will deal with you eventually," Sun Decai ground out through clenched teeth.
Lin Tian chuckled and slowly walked up to Sun Decai, looking down at him like he was prey.
"What are you trying to do? This is a school," Sun Decai shivered with fear, but refused to show weakness and managed to say defiantly.
"Nothing much; your tone just stinks, probably from stomach heat. I’ll treat you, no need to thank . Heh heh," Lin Tian chuckled and said, then punched Sun Decai in the abdon.
Sun Decai couldn’t dodge Lin Tian’s fast punch and took it squarely. Lin Tian’s strength was neither too light nor too heavy, just enough to cause Sun Decai’s stomach to churn wildly.
"Ugh..." Sun Decai dry-heaved a few tis, then bent over and began to vomit, gagging until his stomach cramped and tears stread down his face.
Anyone who has drunk too much knows, nausea and vomiting are the worst; once you start vomiting, it never seems to end, and even after emptying the previous night’s al, you have to keep vomiting bile, which feels worse than a beating.
"I told you, it was just a treatnt, haha..." Lin Tian laughed loudly a few tis and left the retching Sun Decai behind as he returned to campus.
Passing through the back gate, on that essential path to campus, Lin Tian saw Qi Jing wandering by the roadside.
"What’s the matter, Qi Beauty, worried I would beat up Sun Decai?" Lin Tian said with a smile.
"Lin Tian, I’m sorry, it was Sun Decai who asked to call you here today. He didn’t say anything too harsh to you, did he?" Qi Jing unexpectedly said.
Lin Tian was taken aback for a mont, surprised at how considerate Qi Jing had beco, but he didn’t dwell on it.
"I don’t mind, but I suggest you go check on your boyfriend; he might need your help right now," Lin Tian said coolly.
"Lin Tian, I’m no longer his girlfriend," Qi Jing said softly, looking at Lin Tian.
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