Movie variety show soul travels between two worlds to become a rich man

Chapter 877 A Billion-Dollar Start - A Decisive Move
"Taking over the Ninth Bureau is fine, but how much funding can you give me?" After thinking it through, Gao Dongxu looked intently at Director Luo and asked.

"You little rascal..." Director Luo's lips twitched, and he shook his head, both amused and exasperated, "Just a moment ago you were acting like you absolutely refused, but now you're asking for money."

"How can I not ask for money?" Gao Dongxu said helplessly. "As you said, the Ninth Bureau is now just an empty shell. We can recruit personnel, that's not a problem. But all kinds of equipment, research instruments, and recruitment of scientific research talents, which one doesn't cost money?"

A single life science lab can't even be built without investing billions... Don't tell me we don't have the money. Some research groups that are clearly just bluffing and misleading people can get hundreds of millions or even billions in research funding. The Ninth Bureau, on the other hand, has genuine research samples and a clear research direction.

These are typical projects where you can see results simply by throwing money at them; it's obvious which is more important.

If I don't get enough funding, I'll just have to do as much as I'm paid for. Please, everyone, don't make things difficult for me then.

"You little rascal..." Director Luo looked at Gao Dongxu, shaking his head and chuckling helplessly.

However, he also knew that Gao Dongxu was right. To put it bluntly, the key to getting things done is money.

"How much do you want? Don't rush to ask for an exorbitant price. If you ask for too much, I really can't help you. You'll have to apply for it yourself."

"I don't want much, just give me 10 billion upfront. Don't glare at me, it's only a few billion dollars in US dollars. It's not much for a lab. Don't forget what we're researching. These kinds of projects are basically burning money, trying our luck in the unknown."

Putting everything else aside, just think about Qin Shi Huang. How much money did he spend in his quest for immortality?

"Those wealthy people in America spend billions on anti-aging and longevity treatments. Ten billion isn't much for me," Gao Dongxu said with a smile to Director Luo, whose expression shifted from wide-eyed stare to bewildered amusement, and finally to deep thought.

"It's difficult to get approval for such a large sum of money all at once..." Director Luo said with a troubled smile.

"If anyone objects, show them the video and let them see what extraordinary beings are like. I believe they will have no objections after seeing it."

Don't forget, if they do achieve any research results, they will be the first to enjoy the benefits.

"A hundred billion is nothing compared to life, don't you think?" Gao Dongxu said with a smile.

"Hehe, you... you're quite the little rascal." Director Luo shook his head and chuckled. He knew that Gao Dongxu's method was very feasible.

However, this means that the ninth round will truly be a game-changer, and to be honest, Director Luo is a little reluctant to let go.

"Sigh, you know I'm just making trouble for myself. I was even ready to give up, but in the end, I still end up being used as a pawn by you..."

Seeing Director Luo's exasperated complaints, Gao Dongxu's eyes gleamed with a strange light, and he couldn't help but laugh, "You can't just give up. You know I'm used to being lazy. If you really wanted me to stay in the office all day, I definitely couldn't stand it."

Therefore, Director Luo, the Ninth Bureau still needs you to steer the ship. You will handle internal affairs, and I will handle external affairs...

Director Luo smiled at Gao Dongxu, and the two finally smiled at each other, reaching an agreement. Director Luo laughed and said, "You little rascal, so you want me to continue to shield you from the wind and rain and wipe your butt?"

"Hehe, look at what you're saying. You're my pillar of strength. If you really asked me to ask those big shots for funding and coordinate with all parties during operations, I couldn't do it. I still need you to step in." Gao Dongxu smiled and flattered Director Luo.

Although it was flattery, it was also the truth. If he really took over the entire Ninth Intendant, he really wouldn't be able to coordinate things up and down in a short time. He simply didn't have the patience to personally handle all sorts of trivial matters.

Therefore, Director Luo is a very good shield and tool. As for power, Gao Dongxu doesn't care. It's not that he doesn't care about the full power, but that he doesn't care about the full power that Director Luo seems to have in his grasp.

Because of his overwhelming strength, Director Luo posed no threat to him whatsoever.

Moreover, given Director Luo's cunning nature, he knew better than anyone that he would be more valuable if he clung to Gao Dongxu's coattails.

"You rascal—" Director Luo chuckled, his eyes brightening unexpectedly. After a moment of contemplation, he sighed softly and said, "If I'm to be your pillar of strength, I have to make some sacrifices. Before, when the Ninth Bureau was neglected, I could take over the position without anyone objecting. But once we have money, everyone will be eyeing this lucrative opportunity..."

"Director Luo, believe me, I can make the Ninth Bureau increasingly important." Gao Dongxu understood what Director Luo meant; the other party had to choose between the Ninth Bureau and the Cultural Relics Protection Bureau.

"Alright, I believe you won't let me down." Director Luo was a decisive person, and he knew Gao Dongxu's strength better than anyone else. Although he didn't know exactly how powerful Gao Dongxu was, even just a glimpse of him was enough to amaze him.

"To secure 10 billion in funding, what we have now is not enough. We need to produce something of greater value as soon as possible, something that can silence all doubts."

Director Luo looked at Gao Dongxu with a very serious expression and asked, "What about ancient biological weapons?" Gao Dongxu frowned and pondered for a moment, then his eyes suddenly lit up. "How about ancient biological weapons?"

"What?!" Director Luo was startled, his voice changed, and his face was full of shock.

"You brat, this kind of thing is no laughing matter..."

"I'm not kidding. I know there's an ancient tomb on an island overseas. This tomb is where Himiko, the famous Queen of Yamatai in Japan, is buried. Legend has it that Himiko could use demonic arts and magic, and that a light touch of her fingertips could spread death and disaster."

As far as I know, the so-called demonic arts and sorcery are all nonsense. The real reason is that Himiko possesses a mysterious, powerful, and deadly virus, and she herself is the source of the pathogen, but she is not afraid of this deadly virus.

"If necessary, I can exhume her grave and bring her remains back for research. I believe we will soon be able to master a deadly virus from ancient times," Gao Dongxu said with a smile.

After hearing this, Director Luo was completely stunned. He stared wide-eyed at Gao Dongxu, truly grateful that the young man in front of him was one of his own. He never expected that Gao Dongxu would possess such a deadly weapon.

"This is no small matter. You can't act recklessly. I'll report it for you and pass the buck so others can consider and make a decision. You absolutely mustn't try to dig into it yourself... Are you sure what you're saying is true?"

Director Luo looked at Gao Dongxu solemnly one last time to confirm.

“Yes, it’s basically confirmed. However, this information isn’t exclusive. As far as I know, an ancient Trinity sect in Europe is also looking for this tomb. They want to use this virus to cause trouble all over the world,” Gao Dongxu said with a faint smile.

"..." After a moment of silence, Director Luo looked at Gao Dongxu with a wry smile and said, "You really are... This is a huge problem."

"Since it's troublesome, just pretend you don't know anything about it," Gao Dongxu said with a nonchalant shrug and a smile.

"How can we pretend we don't know about this? We have to report it no matter what..." Director Luo was both amused and exasperated. It would have been fine if they hadn't known before, but now that they did, they knew that this was a major matter concerning biological weapons, and they couldn't afford not to report it.

"Where exactly is that island located?"

"Within the Demon Sea Dragon Triangle, I don't know any other specifics," Gao Dongxu said with a smile.

"This matter ends with me. Our Ninth Bureau can't take it on; there are too many unknown dangers. So we can only report it as intelligence obtained by chance..." Director Luo pondered for a moment before finally making his decision.

"I'll do as you say." Gao Dongxu was very satisfied with Director Luo's decision. This was truly one of his own; he thought of his own people when there were good things, and left the danger to others.

"Alright, you can go now. I need to think about how to report this; it's all going to be a hassle," Director Luo said irritably, trying to shoo him away.

"Hehe, then you go ahead and do your work. Call me if you need anything," Gao Dongxu said with a smile as he stood up and quickly walked out of the office.

Watching the office door close, Director Luo shook his head and chuckled, but quickly composed himself, took out paper and pen with a serious expression, and began to write.

Before giving a report, he must organize all his thoughts and consider all the key points that need attention to avoid any hiccups.

Gao Dongxu, having left all the problems to Director Luo, leisurely went to Coco's office and walked straight in.

Upon hearing the door open, Coco, dressed in a black business suit, with her hair tied in a high ponytail, looking neat and capable, frowned and looked at the door with a displeased expression.

"Ah—you're back?"

Upon seeing Gao Dongxu, Coco, who had previously wondered who had barged in without knocking, immediately stood up with a look of surprise and delight. She walked around the desk with a sweet smile and threw herself into Gao Dongxu's arms, who was smiling and had his arms outstretched.

"Have you missed me?" Gao Dongxu asked, holding her tall, voluptuous body and looking down at her beautiful face with a smile.

"Mmm~~~" Coco blushed slightly and gave a shy soft "Mmm," her eyes meeting Gao Dongxu's with seductive gaze.

Gao Dongxu smiled and lowered his head to kiss her cute pink lips, greedily taking them.

(End of this chapter)