Actually, both Lin Ruoxue and Su Jin were somewhat reluctant about this situation, as, after all, they had paid a substantial price, only for someone else to reap the benefits. Anyone would be unwilling to accept such an outcome.
But there was nothing they could do about it—they simply didn't have that kind of money!
Fortunately, their goal with this plan wasn't to make money in the first place.
"Alright, I've had quite a bit of tea; I'm going to use the restroom first."
Su Chen stood up with a smile and then walked out the door.
Of course, he wasn't really going to use the toilet; he intended to make a phone call.
He found a quiet place and then dialed a number.
"Hall Master Nether, I was just sleeping. Don't you know it's very unethical to disturb someone's sweet dreams."
A somewhat lazy voice came from the other end of the phone.
"God of Wealth, I need to speak with you!"
Su Chen said in a deep voice.
"Hall Master, what is it?"
God of Wealth on the other line immediately realized that the Hall Master really had something urgent to discuss, and all sleepiness instantly vanished.
"God of Wealth, transfer seven hundred billion US dollars to my wife's account soon, and you two video chat. She has a business plan; you help her get through the next phase!"
Su Chen gave his instructions succinctly.
Four hundred billion might look like a lot, but when converted into US dollars, it amounted to just six or seven hundred billion. For Su Chen, that wasn't much, after all, he was the formidable Hall Master of the Nether!
Not to mention others, just the output from one gold mine and diamond mine he controlled was unknown annually!
Many who wished to honor him or sought his help wouldn't dare to speak unless they offered tens or even dozens of billions of US dollars, right?
Moreover, he had countless other sources of income, didn't he?
The wealth of people like them was not something those on the rich lists could compare with. True tycoons scorned at the idea of being on those lists.
And how could he possibly be willing to let Lin Ruoxue and Su Jin use their enterprises, which they considered as precious as their own lives, as stakes to aid himself?
To be honest, dealing a blow to the few major families in business was already part of Su Chen's plan.
He had intended for the God of Wealth to take action later on, but he hadn't anticipated Lin Ruoxue to secretly begin without him, and in such a life-risking manner!
But since Lin Ruoxue had already made her move, let her move. The impact wouldn't be too significant, as this also belonged to a form of coercion!
"Hall Master! You're not joking with me, are you?"
The excited voice of God of Wealth came through the phone:
"Will I finally be able to see the esteemed Queen?"
"God of Wealth, remember not to reveal my identity. She still doesn't know my real identity!"
Su Chen warned God of Wealth.
"Alright, Hall Master, I will remember that!"
God of Wealth still didn't dare to defy Su Chen's words.
"Now go wash your face; I'll get in touch with you in a bit."
Su Chen ordered and hung up.
He knew this would surely arouse Lin Ruoxue and Su Jin's suspicions, but it was also something that couldn't be helped, and he also planned to gradually expose Lin Ruoxue to all his affairs.
Of course, this had to be done slowly, or it could frighten her if all spilled out at once.
The reason for asking them to video chat was naturally for the convenience of discussing the plan later on. However, for the first time, he had to mediate and introduce them to each other.
When Su Chen re-entered the private room, Lin Ruoxue was discussing something with Su Jin. Seeing Su Chen come in, they immediately stopped talking.
"What were you discussing just now? Why stop talking when you see me?"
Su Chen asked with a smile.
"It's nothing, just chatting,"
Lin Ruoxue said somewhat shyly, her cheeks flushed with a touch of red.
Su Jin glanced at Lin Ruoxue with an ambiguous smile and said nothing.
Su Chen didn't pursue the question, since the thoughts of women are always somewhat elusive.
"By the way, you don't need to worry about the money anymore, and take back the funds of your respective groups as well."
Sipping his tea, Su Chen casually remarked,
"I've just arranged for someone to transfer seventy billion US dollars shortly, Ruoxue, you just provide the account number when the time comes."
No sooner had he finished than Lin Ruoxue and Su Jin were both completely stunned!
"Husband, what nonsense are you talking about?"
Lin Ruoxue even reached out to touch Su Chen's forehead across from her—no fever!
"Yeah, Su Chen, are you messing with us?"
Su Jin shook her head helplessly and complained.
It was natural for them not to believe that Su Chen had managed to secure seventy billion US dollars in just one trip, which was over four trillion Huaxia currency!
Even if Su Chen was no ordinary man, no matter how capable, it was not possible to achieve such a feat!
They both took it as a small joke from Su Chen and didn't take it seriously at all.
Seeing their reaction, Su Chen could only smile helplessly, as he had guessed this would be their response.
"Alright, you'll know soon enough whether it's true or not."
Su Chen pulled out his phone and opened a secret communication tool used internally by Nether Temple personnel.
Of course, this tool also supported video calls.
The greatest advantage of this communication tool was, of course, its security—all but guaranteed, with hardly anyone able to break through!
The developer of this communication tool, of course, was Shadow, that genius little girl.
Su Chen tapped on the video call button, and immediately a middle-aged man with long blonde hair and blue eyes appeared on the screen, sporting a full beard which gave him quite an artistic air!
After an initial exchange of greetings, it was clear that Miller was the name of the God of Wealth.
"Mr. Miller, my wife is right in front of me. I'm going to give her the phone, and she'll give you the account number first, then you can transfer the funds," Su Chen said afterward.
"Besides, she has a business plan. Help her review it, and if there are any issues, you two can communicate directly."
"Sure, no problem," the God of Wealth on the other side replied readily.
"Okay, wife, give him the account number first in a moment, and then send him the plan you've made so he can take a look at it," Su Chen said with a smile, passing the phone over.
Although their exchange was in English, Lin Ruoxue and Su Jin still understood it.
Lin Ruoxue received the phone with a blank face, completely bewildered about what was happening.
Seeing how serious Su Chen had been just now, she wondered in the back of her mind: Could this be real?
But then, she immediately dismissed the thought, thinking, how could it be possible? It was merely a fairy tale!
"Honored Queen, oh, President Lin, I've long heard of your great reputation and, to my surprise, you're even more beautiful than I'd imagined," the God of Wealth on the screen got excited to the point of nearly calling her Queen but caught himself just in time.
Luckily, Lin Ruoxue was still dazed and didn't notice this slip.
"Hello, Mr. Miller," Lin Ruoxue said hesitantly to the foreigner on Su Chen's phone screen, of course, in English.
She thought to herself, I don't even know you, so how can you have long admired my name?