Jiang Cheng’s plane lands in Country R on schedule.

After finishing the brainstorming session on the way, Jiang Cheng lets out a long breath, full of fighting spirit.

"Let’s go."

A few people get off the plane and exit the airport.

Outside, a local Chinese guide comes to meet them, and Sun Aiguo steps forward to connect.

The guide rents a minibus, and after everyone gets in, the guide begins to introduce the scenery along the way until they reach the hotel.

They check in and have booked three suites.

Three girls together, three boys, three boys, with the suites next to each other.

Entering the room, they settle their luggage, and Xiao Li checks the room’s safety before the group heads downstairs to meet up with the guide, with a plan to eat first.

The meals in R are on the lighter side and portions are small, so several people eat two or even three portions to barely feel full.

After eating, the group doesn’t hurry back but instead asks the guide to take them for a walk nearby.

This stroll lasts until a little past nine o’clock in the evening.

When they return to the hotel, Chi Lang, who had been waiting for a long time, storms over in a fury.

"Why are you back only now?"

Jiang Cheng rubs his ear and, with great arrogance, looks at Chi Lang and asks, "Who are you, sir?"

This one sentence enrages Chi Lang.

"You don’t recognize me! Are you kidding me!"

"Back then, you hijacked George from me and tricked me into buying so much stuff!"

"It’s laughable to hear that George worked for five or six years with no results!"

Chi Lang mocks coldly, but Jiang Cheng remains unfazed and simply says "Oh".

"You’ve lost once already, why haven’t you learned your lesson."

After saying that, Jiang Cheng bypasses Chi Lang, seemingly feeling it’s beneath him to talk to him.

Originally here to mock Jiang Cheng, Chi Lang snickers menacingly, "Jiang Cheng, you’ll see me again, and by then you’ll have no chance even if you kneel and beg me!"

Jiang Cheng doesn’t turn his head and says, "Go home and dream, dreams have everything."

Behind him, Chi Lang grunts, unable to curb his anticipation for the scene when Jiang Cheng sees him tomorrow.

After going upstairs, Jiang Cheng and his group hold a simple meeting, with the core idea being: we’re apparently buying cosmetics, but our real intent is to acquire a food production line.

Jian Yueer and Zhao Chengde will leave them tomorrow to visit the food factory.

Zhao Chengde has learned three languages over the years, including Country R’s language.

They agree to separate and rest.

The next day, Jiang Cheng, Sun Aiguo, Hua Ying, Xiao Li, and tech personnel get in the car to go to the cosmetics factory.

Chi Lang’s informant, hiding opposite the hotel, dispatches people to follow Jian Yueer and Zhao Chengde once they leave.

The informant smugly thinks: Mister Chi Lang was indeed right.

Meanwhile, Jiang Cheng has arrived at the cosmetics factory.

As soon as he gets out of the car, he spots a haughty Chi Lang.

After his expression slightly changes, Jiang Cheng walks past him to contact Mr. Fuji over the phone and shakes hands.

After brief pleasantries, under Fuji’s guidance, the group tours the production workshop.

Of course, the production line sold to Jiang Cheng wasn’t the one being used.

"What you’re purchasing is in the warehouse, the principle is similar, let’s go take a look."

Jiang Cheng nods and leads the group over.

The tech personnel Jiang Cheng brought checks the production line while Jiang Cheng goes to the office with Fuji to discuss the next steps.

"Mr. Fuji, according to our agreed pricing—"

"President Jiang, our price has changed."

Jiang Cheng’s face instantly darkens, looking at Fuji with authority despite his anger, "The price was agreed on, are you sure you want to breach it?"

"Breach what agreement! Fuji, did you sign a contract with them?"

Chi Lang arrogantly asks, Fuji truthfully replies, "No contract, just a verbal discussion."

Chi Lang provocatively looks at Jiang Cheng.

"President Jiang—you heard, it’s quite a pity there’s no contract."

Jiang Cheng suppresses his anger and asks, "Mr. Fuji, what’s the price?"

"Three times!"

"You’re dreaming!"

Jiang Cheng slams the table, standing up in rebuttal.

"No way, a discarded production line, yet I’m supposed to pay the price for the most advanced technology, find another buyer."

"Mr. Fuji, even raising prices should have limits, I’m not unable to purchase from elsewhere, it’s just Country R’s proximity is your advantage."

"But now, because of a petty person, you’re wasting that advantage."

Jiang Cheng gives Chi Lang a glance and turns to leave, showing no hesitation.

Fuji looks a bit anxious, truly wanting to sell.

It’s just that his arm isn’t able to twist the larger thigh, Chi Lang has significant influence.

"Clap clap clap"

Chi Lang slow-claps, his ridicule mingled with admiration, "President Jiang, quite the performance."

"Too bad...you forgot one thing, this is Country R!"

Chi Lang also stands, even attempting to overshadow Jiang Cheng.

Yet Jiang Cheng is a lot taller than Chi Lang in her heels, making him regret standing.

As Jiang Cheng turns away, she slowly turns back, still confidently looking at Chi Lang.

"Mister Chi Lang, I haven’t forgotten, I simply never considered it!"

"You—fine, fine! President Jiang really has guts."

Chi Lang’s confidence remains intact, as if a cat toying with a mouse he’s caught.

"President Jiang, the fact that you’re leaving so promptly reveals cosmetics production line was never your target."

Chi Lang clearly captures Jiang Cheng’s momentary shock, sneering triumphantly.

"Amusing, seeing President Jiang’s changing expression."

Jiang Cheng remains calm, it’s just Sun Aiguo and the others behind her not as skilled at acting.

Chi Lang laughs heartily, victory already in his grasp.

"President Jiang, I suggest recalling your people from the food factory, because...you won’t achieve any of your aims!"

Chi Lang malevolently finishes, ready to relish Jiang Cheng’s pitiful stance, aspiring for her to plead.

Jiang Cheng meets his gaze calmly.

"Did you have people follow us?"

"Indeed, President Jiang, not to mention, the production line’s for sale but if unsatisfied with the price, don’t expect to take anything."

Chi Lang arrogantly adds, "I’ve spoken to all the food factories in Country R, what you deem as deception is nothing against strength!"

Jiang Cheng clenches her hand, pushed to the edge by Chi Lang.

"Three times the price—"

"No! It’s now five times."

Chi Lang escalates the price, Jiang Cheng displays palpable fury for the first time.

"Chi Lang, don’t overreach! Regardless of your backing, would those people actually spend the money for you?"

Chi Lang leisurely shakes his head.

"You’re mistaken, they are even more eager to see you fail!"

Jiang Cheng remains silent.

"President Jiang, the production line can be used."

The tech personnel returns.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng gazes at Chi Lang again.

"Three times, I’ll buy, five times, you keep it."

Chi Lang grins victoriously.

"Five times, buy or don’t buy, no other price."

Jiang Cheng turns angrily.

"Then don’t buy!"

She turns to leave, inwardly scoffing: a bunch who steal culture, who told you there’s only deception?