Lusamine didn't know that her call didn't make Lillie happy, but instead brought back unpleasant memories and even nightmares.
After the call with Lillie ended, she held a meeting with people from the research department. It was close to midnight when the meeting ended.
She had no time to spare when she returned to the office. People from the finance department sent several budget reports before going home, which she needed to confirm overnight.
The Aether Foundation is a giant in the Alola region. In addition to exploring the secrets of the ultimate beasts and the ultimate cave, they have also penetrated into every aspect of the lives of the Alola people.
Research is extremely expensive, not to mention research on ultimate beasts and ultimate caves that have little return in the short term.
The venture capital team of the Ethereum Foundation is well-known in various regions. They have supported and invested in many large companies. Through the shares, dividends, and connections of these companies, the Ethereum Foundation has been able to fill the black hole of research funds, and
Spare energy to strengthen yourself.
And one of the planning reports they provided today is very special.
"Manaro Arena Construction Plan."
This is the venue for the Alola region's own League Tournament competition.
The money required to transform an entire island to meet the standards for hosting an alliance competition is many times greater than the construction of Ludma Island.
After Kukui proposed the creation of the Alola Alliance, the entire Alola region was hotly discussing alliance-related matters.
There were many opponents who obstructed it, but Lusamine was one of the first people to agree.
There was a knock on the door, and Lusamine said tiredly without raising her head: "Come in."
Seeing the person coming, Lusamine frowned: "Zhaobo? What, did you have something you didn't say in the meeting just now?"
As the director of the research department, Zaobao was indeed dissatisfied with the decision made at the meeting just now.
"Our budget was cut by one-third in the first half of this year..." Zaobao was very unhappy when he saw what Lusamine marked on the printed version of the Manaro Arena.
"I think I explained it very clearly. The construction of the arena is imperative. Not only do I think so, but most of the venture capital team and the Ethereum Foundation also agree," Lusamine said.
"I have seen the documents of the venture capital group. The repairs of the arena, the expenses for the establishment of the alliance, and the funding for part of the island tour. All the money is being drawn from the research department." Zaobo said angrily.
"It is obviously impossible to complete the Manaro Arena in the first half of the year. Judging from the meticulousness of the construction, it will at least be a project measured in years. This means that our research department will continue to be sucked. I don't agree!"
This was the first time that Zaob had such a violent emotional outburst in front of Lusamine. Many times in the past, his tone seemed more like he was trying to please.
Lusamine knocked on the table and smiled: "It seems you are very dissatisfied with my decision?"
"I didn't..."
"Stop your drama. Indeed, the device that opens the Ultimate Cave has entered the final breakthrough stage. The research department is also working hard to prepare the research equipment needed after encountering the Ultimate Beast. However, I don't think
The funds allocated to you by the foundation are insufficient now."
"Zhaobo, I never ask why a lot of your research department's funds are linked to you, nor do I ask where the funds for the shabby inventions you often tinker with come from."
Lusamine yawned and continued.
"You know whether you are short of research expenses or not. You are a smart person and a capable person of the foundation. You don't need me to clarify, right?"
The air-conditioning in the office was strong, but Zaobo's forehead was covered with sweat.
"I can tell you clearly that investing in Manaro Arena will be of great benefit to the Ethereum Foundation without any harm."
"The Alliance Competition is completely different from the original island tour in the Alola region. A more systematic event will attract many trainers to participate."
"And the venue for this large-scale event is provided by the Ethereum Foundation... Do you think the trainers will be very fond of the Foundation?"
"I've said enough today. I hope you won't have any weird questions next time and come in after the meeting to ask. Now, please go out."
When Zaobo walked out of the office, his back was already soaked.
He didn't like talking face to face with Lusamine. This woman put too much pressure on him and could always see through his thoughts easily.
It was impossible to get the funds. I thought that Lusamine had never noticed her little move, but I didn't expect that she knew everything in her heart and just didn't say anything.
When he thought of this, Zaobo couldn't help but shudder.
The cell phone in his pocket rang. When he saw the number on it, Zaobo clicked his tongue and walked to a deserted place before answering the call.
Before Zaobo could say anything, the person on the other side shouted angrily: "Is this what you call easy success? The Skeleton Team went to snatch the elves of Xi Zhu and five people were captured. Now I am surrounded by the Skeleton Team. How can I get it easily?"
I can’t go either!”
Speaking of the latter, there was a vibrato in his voice, not just because of anger but also because of fear.
Zaobo recognized the voice of the entrusting intermediary. Just as he was about to say something, there was a noise on the other end of the computer. When the voice came again, it was a cold female voice.
"Are you the employer?"
Zaobo was silent for a while and replied: "Yes, it seems that what happened before was blown away?"
"It failed. The other party is completely different from what you described. He is not the kind of rookie who can be slaughtered in a one-on-one battle. You provided wrong information and let our friends in..."
Zaobo ignored her words and just said lightly: "The commission remains unchanged. I still have the same request. I want to make it impossible for them to stay on that island properly. No matter what method you use, you can steal the elves or harass them.
"
"Our friends..."
"If the entrustment amount triples, they will no longer be your friends."
This time it was the computer's turn to be silent.
"According to the person we visited, he was a ruthless man. It was not easy and he had to pay more."
"Four times," Zaob said.
"I'm going to get a commission for our friend who goes in, five times the commission, and we'll bring more people there to help you solve the problem completely."
"Deal." Zaobo did not hesitate.
The woman on the other end of the phone did not hang up the phone, but asked curiously: "Although it is inappropriate to ask the employer's intentions, I still want to know... As far as I know, those people are scholars from other areas. Five times the commission is enough to deal with it."
They, what do you want?"
"Keep your mouth shut when it's done, and you'll get six times the commission." After Zaobo finished speaking, he hung up the phone.
Picture what?
The questions these people had were so ridiculous that Zaobo simply didn't bother to communicate with them.