Survival at Sea: I Became Number One by Growing Mushrooms

"Since they don't want to cooperate with us, then we'll do nothing. When they run into a wall, they'll naturally come back for help." The old man closed his eyes after saying this.

"Yes, you're right. It's time to temper their tempers, otherwise these young people won't know their place."

"Hmph, when they come back asking for help, we'll make demands to make them demanding enough to compensate for the humiliation we suffered today!"

I could almost picture them returning dejectedly for help, and my mood instantly improved.

"Then let's adjourn the meeting. Report any developments immediately," the old man said.

"Yes, Chairman!" said a nobleman dressed as a secretary.

After the meeting, people gradually left, and they saw that the nobles who had already left were chatting enthusiastically with the association members, and some were even clamoring to join the association.

The association presidents were all smiles, but the nobles who came out were furious at the sight. These traitors and opportunists were a disgrace to the nobility, especially for their fawning attitude towards Grace.

So what if he's just a level 10 pharmacist? They're high-ranking nobles, aren't they much better than this level 10 pharmacist?

"Traitor!" someone couldn't help but shout angrily, his voice so loud that everyone could hear him.

The minor nobles who decided to cut ties with them didn't care, but due to their social status, they just smiled and pretended not to hear anything.

They could tolerate it, but the players couldn't. They weren't bound by the broken rules of this world; these were partners they had worked so hard to bring in, and they would never allow these people to insult them.

Xu Jiawei spoke first: "Traitor? How can they be traitors? They are clearly heroes who are trying to save this world. They dared to confront the Dark God and are heroes of this world."

The nobles turned green with rage. What did that mean? Were they being mocked as traitors to humanity for not participating in the operation?

Just as he was about to speak, Xu Jiawei interrupted him, saying, "Don't overthink it, I didn't mean to mock you."

That statement was even more provocative; that was clearly what she meant.

"Don't argue with them; the facts will prove who is right." The old man, known as the chairman, walked out of the dilapidated palace.

He glanced at Xu Jiawei and said calmly, "Young people shouldn't be too arrogant, or they'll get slapped in the face."

"You don't need to worry about that, old man. What kind of young person isn't arrogant?" Xu Jiawei said with a smile.

The old man snorted coldly, his voice turning icy: "Then be careful not to capsize in a ditch."

"Thank you for your concern." Xu Jiawei still thanked her politely, but the conversation between the two was tense.

The president then turned and left.

"In that case, let's find a place to discuss this," the apothecary guild leader said with a smile. They were also very curious to know what these players had brought for this collaboration.

Since the nobility don't care, it's a good deal for them.

"Then let's go to our player base to discuss this." The leaders' expressions improved considerably. Fortunately, this trip wasn't entirely fruitless; at least they gained quite a few partners.

"Very well, it's us who haven't had any contact with you players yet," Mrs. Henry said with a smile, clearly becoming the leader of these minor noble groups.

"After we finish discussing it, I still need to go back and take stock of the inheritance." Thinking of this, Mrs. Henry couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Why she disliked her brother and nephew? It's a classic case of like father, like son.

She had originally planned to teach her nephew well after he was born, to straighten him out and prevent him from becoming like his brother and father. However, despite her efforts, her nephew still went astray, constantly insulting her behind her back. He was arrogant and stupid, and every time she disciplined him for his mistakes, his resentful gaze terrified her.

Her heart was completely broken.

"Congratulations." Grace finally uttered those two words, because she didn't know what else to say besides congratulations.

"Yes, congratulations to you too. After I finish sorting out my estate, I will donate a portion of the funds to our activities." Mrs. Henry couldn't suppress the smile on her face.

It tilted up slightly.

"Thank you, we will remember your contributions," the player leaders said.

Back on the island, high-ranking leaders, commanders, base leaders, and foreign officials all gathered around.

"How did it go? Did they accept our terms?" the base leader asked first.

But when he saw several unfamiliar people following behind the leaders, he breathed a sigh of relief. Others had arrived; did it mean they had succeeded?

The leaders shook their heads, then nodded.

The base leaders were bewildered, wondering what this meant, and they nodded and shook their heads repeatedly.

At this moment, Xu Jiawei spoke up, "This trip wasn't smooth, but we didn't come away empty-handed."

"Quickly prepare the meeting room; we need to have a meeting," the leader announced.

"Yes, sir, I'll go right away." The base leader saluted and then jogged off to issue the order. Fortunately, it wasn't a complete failure; that was good news.

Xu Jiawei did not go this time, so the negotiation was no longer her responsibility. They would discuss it with her after the action plan was finalized.

The negotiations were mainly related to business cooperation, which Xu Jiawei was not interested in.

The matter did not end perfectly. Everyone else went to discuss cooperation, but Grace did not go. Instead, she looked at Xu Jiawei with a smile.

"My apprentice, I am truly proud of your growth." Grace's expression was complicated.

"That girl who volunteered to study potion-making has grown to this level; it's beyond my imagination," Grace said.

"It's all thanks to the teachers," Xu Jiawei said immediately. She was very grateful for the guidance of Grace and Mofeng, which helped her a great deal.

"From now on, I won't have much more to teach you," Grace said with a sigh.

Xu Jiawei looked conflicted, but finally made up her mind, took out a pen and paper, and directly drew up a contract, a security and confidentiality agreement.

"Disciple, what are you trying to do?" Grace asked, amused, as she took the contract.

Xu Jiawei's serious expression was incredibly endearing. She shook her head and said, "Master, don't ask anymore. I can tell you after you sign this contract."

Seeing that Xu Jiawei refused to reveal anything, Grace asked with a serious expression, "Is it important?"

Xu Jiawei nodded immediately and said, "It's very important." Xu Jiawei had considered this contract in great detail and taken all the issues into account.

Without asking any questions, Grace quickly signed her name and pulled Xu Jiawei to a secluded place.