Card maker? No, I'm a mechanic!

"That card you just used... was it really just a modified level 1 card?"

"That's right," Jiang Zhe nodded with a smile and casually placed the card on the table.

"Low cost, fair and honest service."

"Excellent! Excellent! Heaven is truly helping the Lin family!"

Third Uncle patted Jiang Zhe on the shoulder excitedly, as if he were looking at some rare treasure.

"We'll take this card. Name your price."

"That's right, Mr. Jiang, we will never haggle as long as the price is acceptable."

The other elders of the Lin family echoed this sentiment, fearing that the prize they had almost gotten their hands on would slip away.

Faced with the enthusiasm of the crowd, Jiang Zhe remained calm and composed, then glanced at Lin Xiaoya beside him and slowly spoke.

"As Xiaoya's friend, I naturally have to give her a friendly price."

As Jiang Zhe spoke, he held up one finger.

"Ten thousand yuan a piece."

The meeting room fell silent for a moment after these words were spoken.

Ten thousand?

To be honest, it's not expensive, considering that the powerful level 1 cards on the market only cost seven or eight thousand.

But Jiang Zhe didn't give them a chance to think, and immediately threw out another piece of news.

"However, there are a few things I need to say upfront."

He pointed to the traces of modification on it.

"This card's power was forcibly increased using my technology, which is considered overclocking, so it's not as stable as a regular Tier 1 card."

"If it is used more than three times in a short period of time, it is very likely to break down on the spot."

"And the distance is only about two meters, so we can't be too far apart."

Jiang Zhe shrugged, looking completely honest.

"These are all its drawbacks; you can all consider them."

Upon hearing this, the members of the Lin family not only did not back down, but instead exchanged glances, their eyes gleaming even more fiercely.

They quickly did a mental calculation.

Even the cheapest level 1 card is useless if it has no effect.

A level 2 card that can break through defenses costs at least 20,000 units and consumes a huge amount of mental energy, making it unusable for ordinary miners.

In contrast, look at Jiang Zhe's card.

Although there are short-term usage restrictions, it only costs 10,000 yuan!

Moreover, if handled properly and given enough time to stabilize the cards, a single card can be used multiple times.

"Ten thousand..."

Uncle San silently calculated in his mind, then suddenly slammed his hand on the table.

"Worth it, so much worth it!"

He looked at Jiang Zhe with eager eyes.

"Mr. Jiang, this price is very fair, even cheap. Our Lin family fully accepts it!"

"That's right, compared to those vampires like the Blazing Fire Workshop, this is a real bargain."

"Mr. Jiang, we'd like to place an order, the first batch... eighty sheets, please!"

"Eighty sheets?" Jiang Zhe raised an eyebrow, secretly delighted.

A huge order worth 800,000!

Now we not only have the money to open the shop, but we also have more than enough to cover the material costs for future development.

Moreover, the same cards will only become more familiar and easier to modify with practice.

"No problem, but..."

Jiang Zhe changed the subject, a slightly 'shy' smile appearing on his face.

"As you all know, I'm still a poor teaching assistant, even though I have 10,000 points for processing certificates."

"But what about the subsequent material costs, shop rent, and so on..."

He rubbed his fingers together, the meaning of which was self-evident.

"I need a deposit."

"Haha, Mr. Jiang is quick-witted and outspoken."

Upon hearing this, Third Uncle burst into laughter and waved his hand.

"What kind of question is this? Give it to me, I absolutely have to give it to me."

"Someone, go to the finance department and tell them to prepare a card with 600,000 yuan in it immediately. Bring it here now."

Third Uncle turned to his assistant who had come to the door and gave him instructions, his tone as generous as if it were only sixty yuan.

"Yes, Third Master."

The assistant responded and quickly left.

The gloom of the past few days was swept away, and the atmosphere in the conference room became more harmonious than ever before.

"Mr. Jiang is truly a promising young man."

A middle-aged man on the left side of the conference table smiled and poured Jiang Zhe a cup of tea. "May I ask where Mr. Jiang is from, and how you and Xiaoya know each other?"

"I'm a local. I used to work at a processing plant," Jiang Zhe said frankly, taking the teacup.

"As for He Xiaoya, she just helped out a little while she was at the ruins."

"Processing station?"

The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, their hearts filled with even greater surprise.

How could a young person at a processing station achieve such a feat?

It seems this person is hiding their true abilities.

Perhaps the experience at the processing station was just a facade.

"Mr. Jiang is too modest," Uncle San said with a sigh. "If Mr. Jiang needs anything in the future, please don't hesitate to ask."

"That's right. Although our Lin family can't be considered a top-tier power in Tianlan City, we still have some influence in the business world."

"As soon as Mr. Jiang's shop opens, our Lin family will definitely help you promote it."

"Thank you all for your kindness."

Jiang Zhe smiled and agreed, secretly overjoyed.

These are all abundant resources.

Not long after, the assistant returned to the conference room with a card that was entirely black with gold trim.

Third Uncle took the card and personally handed it to Jiang Zhe.

"Mr. Jiang, this is a deposit of 600,000 yuan. Please keep it safe."

"It's a pleasure working with you."

My first pot of gold is in hand!

"Mr. Jiang, it's rare to see someone in such a good mood today. How about we have a simple lunch together?"

"We've already had a banquet prepared at the manor," Uncle San said warmly.

"Thank you for your kindness, but..."

Jiang Zhe looked up at the clock on the wall and politely declined:

"I just received the money and need to get the license done. I also need to get things done at the shop as soon as possible, so I won't bother you any longer."

"The important matter is the most important matter," Uncle San said, though he was disappointed, he also expressed his understanding.

"Xiaoya, why don't you see Mr. Jiang off?"

……

After bidding farewell to the enthusiastic Lin family members, Jiang Zhe boarded the car arranged by the Lin family.

"Master, go to the Card Masters Association."

"Okay."

The driver responded and turned the steering wheel to change lanes.

"Buzz..."

Just then, the SIM card in Jiang Zhe's pocket suddenly vibrated.

He took it out and saw that it was indeed Lin Zhengfeng's spiritual imprint.

"Old Lin?"

As soon as the connection was established, a slightly noisy sound came from the other end, as if someone was trying to dissuade someone from doing something.

Then came Professor Lin's powerful voice.

It seems that the mental shock did not have much of an impact on him.

"Jiang Zhe, where are you?"

"I just came from somewhere else and was on my way to the association to take care of some business..."

"Oh dear, what is it? Put it aside for now!"

Professor Lin's voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement, "I just slipped out of the medical room."

"That principal insisted on making me lie in bed for another day, he's so long-winded, how can I listen to him?"

"I finally made it back to the lab, and Suman asked me, 'What the hell did you go out there for?'"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhe immediately pictured an old man with white hair outwitting the principal, and couldn't help but find it amusing.

"Yeah, I'm out here to earn some money."

"Come back quickly! I've been lying in this hospital bed for a whole day and night, and now I have some new ideas."

Professor Lin paused, his tone becoming exceptionally serious.

"I'm having a burst of inspiration right now, and I absolutely have to discuss it with you, otherwise I'm just itching to get this idea!"

"Come back quickly, let's have a good talk."

"Okay, okay, I'll go back right now."

Jiang Zhe shook his head somewhat helplessly, but he also felt a sense of respect for this pure scholar.

He disconnected the communication and patted the seat in front of him.

"Master, let's turn back to Tianlan Academy."