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"certainly!"

Liu Kun gave a firm reply, then casually took out a set of pre-prepared study abroad-related materials from his briefcase and placed them in front of Liang Jianjun. "Section Chief Liang, this is about some related fees and precautions for studying in Japan. Please take a look."

Liang Jianjun opened the document in front of him, which contained introductions to some well-known universities in Japan and their famous alumni. Just then, there was a knock on the door of the private room, and a waiter came in with the dishes.

After Liang Jianjun finished reviewing the documents in his hand, and waited for the waiter to finish serving the food and leave, he took a deep breath and asked Liu Kun across from him, "Boss Liu, since you have a way to help my son, what exactly do you need me to do, and could you please explain in detail about the fees?"

Liu Kun was waiting for these words. He gave Pepper a wink, and Pepper immediately understood, got up, walked to the door of the private room, looked warily at the corridor, and then locked the door from the inside.

"Section Chief Liang, you don't need to worry about the tuition fees for studying abroad," Liu Kun leaned forward, his hand resting on the table. "I know a businessman from Japan named Yamada Inuro. Mr. Yamada is very wealthy and has heard about your son's plans to study abroad."

"He is very interested and not only will you not have to spend a penny, but he is even willing to provide a generous 'scholarship'."

Upon hearing this, Liang Jianjun immediately became wary. Not only would he not have to pay, but he would also receive a sum of money. Based on his years of experience navigating the complexities of society, Liang Jianjun knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch.

Seeing that Liang Jianjun did not speak, Liu Kun smiled and continued, "Mr. Yamada has recently been studying our domestic automobile industry and is very interested in Xiaochi Company's engine technology. He hopes to obtain some internal drawings or samples of core components, or even some discarded technical drafts."

Liang Jianjun thought to himself, "Just as I expected." With a cold expression, he crossed his arms and leaned back in his chair, looking at Liu Kun and Pepper across from him. "Boss Liu, are you trying to make me a traitor? The company has treated me well; I'm not the kind of ungrateful person. It's better if you don't stay!"

After saying that, Liang Jianjun stood up and was about to leave. Liu Kun had no intention of chasing after him. He remained calmly seated in his chair and loudly said to Liang Jianjun, who was getting up to leave, "Section Chief Liang, don't be so absolute!"

"The company belongs to everyone, but the profits are yours alone," Liu Kun said, slamming a bundle of US dollars onto the table. "There's no need to let any sentimentality prevent you from making money. This $10,000, plus all your son's expenses for three years of studying in Japan, Mr. Yamada will cover it all!"

Seeing Liang Jianjun stop and turn around to look at the ten thousand US dollars on the table, Liu Kun smiled confidently. No one can resist the temptation of money; the only difference is whether the money is enough to move his so-called "loyalty."

Liu Kun walked over, put his arm around Liang Jianjun's shoulder, and led him back to his seat. Liu Kun pressed Liang Jianjun down with both hands and said with a smile, "Section Chief Liang, what era are we living in? Why do you still talk about traitors all the time? America used to fight us fiercely in the South, but now we're still on friendly terms!"

"Those are outdated ideas. The country is advocating for a new way of thinking about the world. We even heard the slogan from the reform and opening-up policy: 'Embrace the new world,' right?"

"Mr. Yamada just wants to conduct a comparative study of technologies, a legitimate academic exchange. Our country also encourages international exchange. Besides, think about your son. With just this much information, he can get into a prestigious Japanese university. His future is limitless!"

"This is a chance to change the child's destiny; once it's gone, it's gone forever."

"Section Chief Liang, think about whether what I said is right or wrong," Liu Kun said, placing ten thousand US dollars in front of Liang Jianjun and pressing it down on the Japan University brochure.

Faced with the temptation of Liu Kun's money and his son's promising future studying abroad, Liang Jianjun was in a state of extreme inner struggle and hesitation. On one hand, there was the trust of the company that had treated him well, and on the other hand, there was the bright future of his son's success. At this moment, Liang Jianjun was caught in a moral dilemma.

After hesitating for a long time, Liu Kun didn't say anything to disturb Liang Jianjun. Instead, he sat there leisurely eating his food. Pepper, on the other hand, was a little anxious. He was afraid that Liang Jianjun wouldn't be able to see through it and would still refuse outright. If that happened, their plan would be ruined.

Liang Jianjun, who had been silent all along, finally spoke up, "Boss Liu, the blueprints and documents for the Xiaochi core engine you requested are all inside the R&D center building. I can't even get inside, let alone access them!"

"You should ask someone else for help; there's nothing I can do about it!"

"Hey! Section Chief Liang, don't be in such a hurry. If you can't get in, others can," Liu Kun said with a smile, looking at Liang Jianjun. "I was able to call you here to talk about this today, so why can't you call the core members of the R&D department at Xiaochi Company to come out and talk about this too?"

"As long as you can help bring the person over, consider this ten thousand US dollars as a running fee for Section Chief Liang," Liu Kun patted the ten thousand US dollars. "As for your son's study abroad, as long as this matter can be completed, Mr. Yamada will definitely do his best to help you. For Mr. Yamada, it's a piece of cake."

"Boss Liu, that's what you say, but those guys in the Xiaochi R&D department are the company's darlings, they're very tight-lipped," Liang Jianjun said in a low voice, his brows furrowed.

"Besides commuting to and from get off work, they basically live a very routine life, either in the lab or at home with their wives and kids. How am I supposed to get a chance to meet with them alone to discuss this kind of thing? What if they turn around and report me? Would I even be able to keep my job as section chief?!"

"Section Chief Liang, that depends on your skills," Liu Kun said, picking up a piece of food with his chopsticks and chewing slowly. "You're the deputy head of the purchasing department, so you must deal with the R&D department quite a bit. Just find an excuse, like checking the purchasing parameters for new parts, or inviting them out for a meal to build rapport. It's that simple."

At this point, Liu Kun leaned forward again, his eyes turning somewhat cold. "Besides, everyone has weaknesses. Your son wants to go abroad, but don't the children of the experts in the R&D department also want to go abroad? Or don't they have some other difficulties?"

"Section Chief Liang, you've been with Xiaochi for so many years, you should know a little bit about these people's backgrounds, right?"

Seeing that Liang Jianjun's expression relaxed, Liu Kun knew that the time was almost right. He tapped two fingers on the table and said, "Section Chief Liang, as long as you can arrange to meet him, even if it's just to make the connection, Mr. Yamada and I will handle the rest ourselves."

"After it's done, besides the initial ten thousand, I'll give you another fifty thousand, plus all your son's tuition fees for studying abroad. That's over ten thousand in benefits!"