Despite being incredibly wealthy, I want to be a prosecutor.

Zhou Hong knew, of course, that Director Xi Ming was just giving him a perfunctory reply and wouldn't actually let Anu invite him to the White Swan Hotel.

In the afternoon, they drove back to Silver Cotton Town with Director Wan Sai and Anu.

In the evening, I attended a meeting of the "Little White Building" working group.

Group leader Chulabong talked a lot, but didn't mention the fact that there were no demonstrators in front of the White Building today.

The foundation's team leader, Tawan, still treated Zhou Hong with a cold shoulder.

Only Captain Pan Ting, the head of the immigration affairs group, exchanged a few words with Zhou Hong.

Zhou Hong was distracted most of the time.

Because the sound of a ding comes from the depths of the soul.

"Ding! First extended parking space unlocked!"

"Ding! Pre-order module activated!"

The expanded parking space achieved by the "clerk" has finally been unlocked.

Overjoyed, Zhou Hong focused all his attention on it, conducting various studies.

It is a benefit that provides "unlimited reimbursement for 100% of the cost of purchasing official vehicles".

Since I met the conditions for becoming a "clerk," it was in the process of being unlocked, and it has only been unlocked now. It is obvious that something amazing has been updated.

Hmm, what is a "pre-order module"?

Zhou Hong looked at the newly appeared module.

It's a blank icon.

Zhou Hong felt as if he were controlling a touchscreen, making a light tap.

Several options immediately pop up next to the empty seats, including airplanes, cars, cruise ships, etc.

Oh? This is considered a "carriage and horse" by the system.

Hmm? There are also auxiliary facilities, such as airplanes needing to determine their main airport, and cruise ships needing a "home port".

Zhou Hong's heart skipped a beat. After thinking for a moment, he chose the airplane image, and immediately the logos of major aircraft manufacturing companies popped up.

After a moment's thought, Zhou Hong chose the Airbus logo.

Soon, various Airbus models still in production emerged.

In recent years, Airbus has launched a dedicated business jet series, namely the ACJ series.

Currently, there are only a few models to choose from, such as the original ACJ version and ACJ319.

The ACJ319 is a modified version of the Airbus A319, including the cargo hold and tail section, which have been redesigned.

Zhou Hong thought for a moment and selected the A330-300, which is the Airbus wide-body aircraft currently in service. The classic layout carries 295 passengers, while the all-economy class layout can carry up to 440 passengers.

Sure enough, the "Modify" option appeared.

Zhou Hong was overjoyed. Could it really be modified by itself?

It's important to understand that both the current ACJ and its own Harbour series of business jets are essentially narrow-body passenger aircraft.

That's a completely different concept from wide-body business jets.

However, the Airbus options actually include the A380 series? That's a bit ridiculous.

The A380 series is the largest wide-body passenger aircraft to appear on Earth in the next two or three decades. Although Airbus started the project in 90 and a prototype has indeed appeared, the problem is that the airworthiness certificate should not be obtained until next year or the year after.

The basic model has two levels, and when parked at the airport with the support structures, it is as tall as a six-story building.

Later, a Middle Eastern prince modified an A380 into a private jet, which became the most luxurious private jet on Earth.

Even disregarding the modified aircraft models, the normal A380 series aircraft are incredibly luxurious inside, like a mobile hotel, and the ticket prices are extremely high.

The main customers for this aircraft model are airlines from some of the wealthiest countries in the Middle East.

However, the Middle East was both its strength and its weakness. When orders from major Middle Eastern customers began to decrease significantly, Airbus had to discontinue this aircraft after twenty years.

After pondering for a moment, Zhou Hong gritted his teeth and clicked on the prototype named "A380-X" in the system. This was probably the experimental aircraft that had been completed and was about to be officially unveiled and obtain its airworthiness certificate.

Yes, you can do it yourself.

It's like playing a game, with an assistance mode.

Come to think of it, I don't understand this kind of knowledge, and without professional auxiliary modules, how could I modify the plane myself? It probably wouldn't even be able to fly.

Hmm? The first thing is the modification of the cargo hold. By placing water tanks in the cargo hold, the weight balance of the aircraft when it is empty can be achieved, which is obviously the most important thing.

From the separate layout of each cabin to the choice of each seat and even the airplane carpet, it really feels like playing a simulation game of modifying an airplane.

It's similar to building houses in The Sims.

Moreover, the more he played, the more addicted he became. A few hours later, Zhou Hong looked at his results with satisfaction.

The A380-X has a total area of ​​nearly 1000 square meters and has now been almost completely transformed into a luxurious palace with a basement garage.

The original second floor, 280 square meters, was the owner's rest area, a complete five-star suite.

The original first floor was a reception area and entertainment area, including a professional concert hall that could accommodate 10 audience members, totaling more than 300 square meters.

The warehouse, apart from the counterweight renovation, features a luxurious Turkish bath accessible by elevator to the master area, while the rear section is a completely separate garage.

Satisfied with the results, Zhou Hong nodded. This thing is addictive.

Oh, it needs a name?

After thinking it over, Zhou Hong named it "Sky Garden," which is exactly what a huge garden palace that can fly in the air is.

Then he paused, and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

The price has been released.

The base price of the A380-X is $3.5 million.

After this transformation, the system indicated a cost of $6.31 million.

The current Air Force One only costs $6 million.

This DIY business jet comes with its own base price plus modification costs.

That's a whopping $9.81 million...

This is simply unbelievable!

However, the money in the system... the accumulation of the virtual RB Fund over the past hundred years is probably comparable to the legendary Screwfield family. The Screwfield family is a legend, but the RB Fund is a real entity.

Not to mention, he also needs to verify one thing: if it's really as he thinks, then this billion dollars is nothing compared to the system's future exploitation.

Without further hesitation, Zhou Hong clicked "OK".

Just like in a game, a lifelike airplane gradually appeared before my eyes.

……

I don't even know what was said or done in the working group meeting; my mind was completely focused on this DIY module.

Back at the resort's overwater villa, I casually took out my phone and dialed my "good brother's" message.

"Oh, you're ordering a business jet from Airbus? And specifically the A380 series? A380? Isn't it not yet available for sale?"

The letter was full of helplessness. He really didn't know if this "good brother" was a jinx who came to provoke him.

Why is he so shameless? He spends money like water, and now he has developed a bad habit of asking me to help him find ways to spend money.

For example, the private island worth nearly $100 million that he had almost finalized was actually negotiated on his behalf.

In addition, the Fifth Madam is also helping him purchase an office building in Hong Kong, and the transaction is nearing completion.

This guy meant that these two transactions, along with the acquisition of "Taishun Group," were signed on the same day and scheduled for ten days later.

What kind of weird quirk does this guy have? Why does he have to close a billion-dollar deal in a single day?

What's going on? You only bought your Gulfstream business jet a short time ago, and you're already tired of the novelty and want to switch to a private jet?

And you had to let me know so I'd have to run errands for you? You're a real piece of work!

He cursed inwardly but chuckled aloud, "Good brother, I don't really know anything about these things, but Bangkok Airways is negotiating with Airbus to consider introducing two A320 200 models..." He coughed, "Although it's not as financially secure as your personal purchasing power, you'll soon be the boss of Bangkok Airways, right? You can contact Airbus through Bangkok Airways."

The less than 10% stake in Bangkok Airways held by Xin will soon be transferred to Zhou Hong's name, and the matter has already entered the review process of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

If the review is approved, Zhou Hong will sign a contract with him, and the equity will be transferred to other owners.

As for the deal negotiations between Bangkok Airways and Airbus, the A320 is a narrow-body aircraft, priced at around 5000 million US dollars. Indeed, two of them are not worth as much as one A330, let alone the elusive A380.

"Am I not a small boss of Bangkok Airways yet? Besides, even if I became a small boss, I wouldn't be interested in giving advice on management. I'd just wait to collect my dividends."

Xin said helplessly, "Then should I use this channel to ask them to inquire about the A380 being converted into a business jet?"

"Okay, thank you, Brother Xin, thank you!" Zhou Hong was full of gratitude. Although he was a minor shareholder of Bangkok Airlines, in reality, not only had the shareholding changed without any formal change, but even after the dust settled, he was too lazy to have any contact with the major shareholder's family. They would definitely be wary of him interfering in company affairs.

I'll just wait for the company to appreciate in value and enjoy the dividends as pocket money.

The main purpose is to build personal connections.

They can do whatever they want with the properties they own; they don't care if they go bankrupt.

The various "benefits" provided by the system are what truly allow one to navigate the world.

Those within the established staff naturally look down on local bosses.

Those within the system, why should they look up to the world's richest people? That's just how arrogant they are.

……

Zhou Hong didn't expect that Xin would call back while he was having dinner and chatting with Fu Niang.

His tone was somewhat disheartened. "Hong, forget it. Airbus says it will be at least a few years before they start taking orders for A380-modified business jets. You can't wait that long, can you?"

Zhou Hong smiled and said, "Isn't the main problem the cost? It's okay, I can wait."

Xin hesitated for a moment, then finally said, "Airbus did say that an Arab prince had originally ordered a modified A380 business jet, which was being developed concurrently with their prototype, but suddenly changed his mind and wants his deposit back. However, the modifications are already complete, and it might even receive its airworthiness certificate before the passenger version. How can they refund the deposit? They're actively preparing to respond to the lawsuit. If a customer wants to buy it, this 'Sky Garden' can be sold, and it's estimated that it can be received within two or three months." He paused, "However, the price... the French are too audacious, asking for 8.6 million euros... it's insane! That's a billion dollars, right? A billion dollars for a business jet? Those guys from the Middle East are truly extravagant..."

Hearing about the "Sky Garden" and its price of 8.6 million euros, Zhou Hong chuckled to himself. Well, isn't this exactly what he had customized?

At the current exchange rate, 9.8 million US dollars is roughly 8.6 million euros.

It seems that the layout inside is exactly the same as the one I customized.

This is yet another instance where the system ignores the timeline, thus cleverly allowing it to instantly hand over its customized aircraft, in theory.

Of course, real-world transactions are not that quick.

"8.6 million euros? My budget is roughly around that price, within 10 billion euros." Zhou Hong smiled. "They should have sent over the relevant information by now. Could you email it to me and let me see it?"

He then gestured for Fu Niang to eat by herself, and Zhou Hong returned to his study. He opened his laptop and found a letter in his email containing information sent by his staff.

Looking at the layout of the modified A380 and the various written materials, Zhou Hong scratched his head. It was 100% real; it was the result of his DIY project last night.

He made the call and said, "Brother Xin, this is exactly what I want. I will have the Caigong legal team handle the signing of the pre-sale contract with Airbus. Brother Xin, you will be the middleman and help coordinate the negotiations between my legal representative and Airbus."

Xin was stunned for a while. It turned out that this person was not only like this with him, but was in such a hurry to do any transaction?

Zhou Hong thought for a moment and then said, "I'll sign an authorization letter, and my team will go to Paris to negotiate on my behalf. Once things are mostly settled, I'll go there myself."

Although the rooftop garden was DIY, such a transaction was not something that could be completed overnight.

After a long pause, Xin said helplessly, "Fine, I'll contact them for you."

Zhou Hong hung up the phone and got back to work.

Looking at the emails in my inbox, I saw one from Ayamichi Tachibana, so I opened it.

Zhou Hong smiled as he read the email filled with complaints from Ayamichi Tachibana.

During the day today, Tachibana Ayamichi made several phone calls, which Zhou Hong couldn't answer, but he knew why she was calling.

Ayamichi Tachibana, however, thought that Zhou Hong was deliberately avoiding her pointed questions, and wrote a long and rambling email.

Zhou Hong forced her to sign the formal acquisition agreement on his behalf with Taishun Group ten days later.

For over a month, Tachibana Ayamichi worked almost non-stop, checking Taishun Group's accounts and verifying their assets.

But I heard that the Fifth Madam's progress was very fast, because historically, this building was in urgent need of being sold because the owner had financial problems.

Therefore, he asked his "good brother" to send a letter, which also accelerated the negotiation process for the private island, and agreed to sign the contract in ten days.

Ten days later, on June 1st, my college entrance examination was just around the corner.

The same was true for the acquisition of Taishun Group; the contract was signed ten days later.

Ayamichi Tachibana believes that this is simply child's play, as many issues have not been thoroughly discussed and some assets remain a mystery.

Signing today means you could potentially lose over ten million dollars, or even as much as forty or fifty million dollars.

This is irresponsible towards the work of our entire team and will have a significant impact on our reputation.

A long, rambling piece of complaints.

After reading to the end, Zhou Hong replied with a simple letter: "It's okay. Our team, representing me, is characterized by being naive and having lots of money!"

I reckon Tachibana would be furious if she saw this, but she'll tolerate the high salary I pay this little money-grubbing lawyer.

If she really resigns one day, there's only one possibility: she failed to deliver on the promised compensation.

After thinking for a moment, he typed again: "For this case, I'll give you a $2 million commission, and increase your annual salary by 200%!" Originally, Cai Gong's annual salary was $200,000, but now it's $600,000.

However, after being promoted to "clerk", Tachibana Ayamichi, a servant in the second row, received a daily salary of US$16,000 and an annual allowance of 20 days' salary.

The basic annual allowance is $32.

With a fourfold buff, the annual allowance reaches a staggering $128 million.

With an annual salary of $60, she essentially dedicates half of her output to herself.

It seems like I'm "giving her more money," but in reality, I've been taking advantage of her all along. It's kind of funny when you think about it.

As for the $2 million in transaction commissions, they are reimbursed by the system and are not included in the "milestone" 100x reward amount; they are considered additional expenses.

With her annual salary increased to $60, this "money-giving lady" would easily become docile and indifferent to any dissatisfaction she might have.

An annual income of $60 would place one at the very bottom of the list of top international lawyers.

I offered myself a fixed annual salary, with commissions calculated separately.

Once this deal is finalized and she receives her commission, based on her income so far this year, it's safe to say she's already a member of the international elite lawyer club (in terms of annual income).

In just a few months, Sister Jiaqian went from being penniless to becoming a top influencer in the industry. After receiving an email, she complained that she had misjudged her.

A short while later, she replied to the email, "Boss, you know what? I can finally empathize with you now. I know what it means to be uninterested in money. Why did you do this to me? You ruined the joy of my life. I hate you!"

Zhou Hong smiled as he looked at the email.