Let you raise pigs?But kicked me out of the classmate group?

Chapter 1382 Bottom Line

"It's not just this one."

Ali said in a deep voice.

"Within five minutes."

"The world's seven major financial media outlets."

"Official websites of three top environmental organizations."

"Similar reports and statements were published at the same time."

On social media.

#Qin's Poisonous Mine#
#NeocolonialismGetOutOfAfrica#
The topic is being heavily promoted to the top of trending searches by a large number of online trolls.

"Our stock price plummeted 7% within ten minutes of the European market opening!"

The atmosphere inside the command tent instantly plummeted to freezing point.

Charlie's smirk vanished.

His eyes are as sharp as a knife.

"Hold!"

"Those Blackstone bastards!"

"Playing dirty tricks!"

Arya clenched her fists tightly.

His nails dug deep into his palms.

His eyes burned with the flames of anger.

"They want to drown us in public opinion!"

"Let our funding go down the drain!"

"Let our partners waver!"

"Forcing us to give up!"

Qin Hao's face still showed no anger or panic.

I simply picked up the malicious report calmly.

His gaze swept over the area quickly.

His eyes were like tempered ice.

"Ethan's reaction."

"Faster than expected."

"And even more despicable."

Qin Hao's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a chilling quality that seemed to freeze the air.

Qin Hao casually tossed the garbage-like report into the shredder next to him.

The machine emitted a piercing hum.

The paper instantly turned to dust.

"Ali."

Qin Hao turned his gaze to the commander.

When can we detonate that "ironclad evidence" we have?

"The legal team and the media are already in place."

"Exclusive in-depth reports from Reuters and the BBC."

"It will be released globally in thirty minutes."

"Complete original operation records are attached."

"List of medications".

"A pollution report signed and confirmed by Declan."

"And a solid chain of evidence that the Declan Mining Alliance bribed local environmental officials over the past five years."

Alibaba's report.

Every word contains a powerful force for counterattack.

"very good."

Qin Hao nodded slightly.

"Let the bullets fly a little longer."

"Thirty minutes later."

"I want to see Blackstone and Declan's faces."

"They were completely drowned by the mud they themselves splashed out!"

Qin Hao turned to Charlie.

"Contact our traders on Wall Street."

"Now."

"immediately."

"Use all available funds."

"Buy up all the Qin Group shares that have been sold off in panic!"

"A 7% plunge?"

"Ah."

"I want it to be in thirty minutes."

"A surge of 70%!"

A fanatical light blazed in Charlie's eyes.

"understand!"

"boss!"

"Short Blackstone, go long Qin's!"

"I'll make them pay for their pants!"

Qin Hao looked at Aria one last time.

Arya was biting her lower lip, looking at Qin Hao with a complicated expression.

Anger, worry, and a barely perceptible hint of expectation?

Qin Hao's gaze lingered on her clenched fist for a moment.

On the back of that fair hand, the abrasion had scabbed over, leaving a thin, dark red mark.

"Arya".

Qin Hao's voice suddenly lowered, carrying an almost gentle tone.

He was a completely different person from the composed and cold-blooded one he had been just moments before.

Arya's heart skipped a beat.

I subconsciously looked up.

"what?"

Qin Hao did not answer.

He simply turned around and walked to a first-aid kit next to him.

turn on.

Take out a small, silver metal ointment box with a German label.

Qin Hao walked back.

Without a word, he shoved the ointment box into Arya's still tightly clenched hand.

The cool metallic touch made Arya shudder slightly.

He looked down at the delicate little box in his palm.

She looked up at Qin Hao again, her eyes filled with astonishment.

"For scar removal."

Qin Hao's voice was very soft.

His gaze fell on the dark red scab on the back of Arya's hand, and then seemed to casually sweep over the small, healed wound on the side of her neck.

"It's not good for a girl to have too many scars on her body."

After Qin Hao finished speaking, he naturally looked away.

It seemed like just a trivial thing.

Refocus attention on the deep blue core representing rare metals on the holographic sand table.

The next specific mining plan will be deployed.

Arya stood frozen in place.

He gripped the cold little box tightly in his palm, his fingertips able to feel the precise edges of the metal box.

An indescribable surge of heat suddenly rose from my heart.

It swept over my whole body in an instant.

It hit my cheeks and ears!

Scar removal?
Not good looking?
Is he...is he concerned about me?

Or do you dislike the scars on my body?
Charlie's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets as he watched.

His lips twitched uncontrollably, and he barely managed to hold back from bursting out laughing.

They could only mouth exaggerated shouts to Ali silently.

“F---!”

"The cycad is blooming?!"

Commander Ali remained silent.

But in those sharp eagle eyes, a barely perceptible, almost gratified smile also flashed across their face.

Ali silently turned around.

Pretending not to see her young mistress's ears turn bright red in an instant and her eyes, which were trying to remain calm but didn't know where to look.

Arya felt a burning sensation on her face.

Qin Hao's words, "It's not good-looking," echoed repeatedly in her mind like a curse.

She gripped the ointment box even tighter.

It was almost crushed out of shape.

It was as if this could suppress the unfamiliar, restless feeling in her heart that made her panic.

She glared at Charlie, who was standing next to her, his shoulders shaking from trying not to laugh.

She quickly glanced at Qin Hao's focused profile.

finally.

Arya said nothing.

He handled the small ointment box with utmost care, almost with an awkwardness.

He stuffed it into the innermost pocket of his tactical vest.

The metal box was pressed tightly against his chest.

A clear, slightly cool sensation came through.

It mingled with the sound of her own rapid heartbeat.

Arya took a deep breath.

I forced myself to calm down and walked to the control panel.

Pointing to an area near the mine entrance on the holographic sand table.

The voice was deliberately raised.

With her usual toughness that concealed her emotions.

"Hey!"

"The old ventilation shafts here are structurally weak, posing a security vulnerability!"

"I'll personally lead a team down to reinforce it!"

"Blackstone wants to play dirty tricks, but I'll make sure they can't even let a mouse in!"

"I'll be back in a bit."

After Aria finished speaking, she didn't wait for Qin Hao's response.

He turned and strode out, his steps so fast it was as if he were fleeing something.

All that remained was a figure wrapped in a heavy tactical vest, yet still revealing a sense of haste and stubbornness.

"Boss, the market has closed on Wall Street."

Charlie was filled with undisguised excitement.

He took a few steps to Qin Hao's side.

He handed over the tablet, which displayed a K-line chart that was steadily rising.

"A surge of 85%!"

"Those vultures from Blackrock have lost everything, down to their last penny!"

"And that Ethan, he's supposedly been recalled by headquarters for a 'report back'."

"what!"

"Debrief?"

"I think he's going to get whipped!" Qin Hao's gaze lingered for a moment on the dizzying numbers on the screen.

There was no change in his expression.

He simply gave a faint "hmm".

It was as if that was the expected outcome.

Qin Hao was more concerned about another set of data.

Has the latest water sample report for "Healing Earth" been released?

"Out!"

Charlie immediately switched screens and brought up a chart.

"Downstream Monitoring Point No. 3"

"Lead content decreased by 70%."

"The levels of mercury and arsenic are also close to the safety threshold!"

"I'm truly impressed this time."

"These guys who work on biomineralization."

"It's amazing!"

"not enough."

Qin Hao's gaze fell upon the river in the distance, whose color had noticeably faded.

“Tell 'Healing of the Earth'.”

"I want them to ensure that the water quality at all downstream monitoring points fully meets drinking water standards by the end of next quarter."

"Budget is not a problem."

"understand!"

Charlie replied, his fingers flying across the tablet.

The heavy alloy door of the command center slid open silently.

Arya strode in.

I wasn't wearing a tactical vest; I went to wash up after I finished my work.

She changed into a neat khaki jumpsuit.

It accentuated her slender waist and long legs.

Her signature maple syrup-colored long hair was casually tied back.

Her smooth forehead and beautifully shaped neck were exposed.

Arya was holding a folder.

"Boss Qin!"

Arya's voice came through.

"This is the site selection assessment report for the second phase of the 'Deep Blue Mining' vacuum fractionation tower that you requested."

“Area A has the most stable geological structure.”

"Closest to the core ore layer."

"The cost of laying the supporting pipelines is the lowest."

"That's it!"

Arya slammed the folder onto the control panel in front of Qin Hao with a swift and decisive motion.

Qin Hao turned around, his gaze naturally falling on her.

Compared to the dusty, smoke-covered appearance in the mine, it was a far cry from the dusty, smoke-filled scene inside.

At this moment, Arya, looking refreshed and capable, seemed to radiate an even more vibrant and captivating life force.

Qin Hao picked up the report and looked through it.

"high efficiency."

Qin Hao's tone was indifferent.

But that focused scrutiny made Arya's ears feel a little hot.

I straightened my back instinctively.

"of course!"

"Don't you even know who led the survey team!"

Arya raised her chin.

His tone was smug.

Then, as if remembering something, he frowned slightly.

"However, there is a problem."

"Edge of Area A"

"Near that abandoned old miners' village."

"There are a few holdout households that absolutely refuse to move."

"The old man's name is Sangka."

"He was as stubborn as a rock, saying that the mine killed his son."

"He'd rather die there."

"Holdout residents?"

Charlie leaned closer, a sly grin on his face.

"That's easy!"

"Little leopard, would you like Uncle Charlie to teach you a few tricks?"

"I guarantee that old man will be satisfied."

"Shut up, Charlie!"

Arya interrupted him irritably and glared at him.

"Save those underhanded tricks for dealing with Blackstone!"

"Uncle Sanka has had a tough time."

Arya's tone softened somewhat, which was unusual for her.

A complex emotion flickered in his eyes.

“His son used to work in the mines in Declan.”

"pulmonary disease."

"He died from coughing up blood."

Qin Hao's fingers, which were flipping through the report, paused.

He raised his head, his deep gaze fixed on Arya.

He seemed to be trying to figure something out from her face.

"You went to see them?"

Arya felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze.

She turned her face away and lowered her voice.

"Ah."

"I sent some water and medicine over."

"That place is completely uninhabitable."

"The water source is polluted."

"The house is about to collapse."

"Uncle Sanka's cough is very bad."

Arya remembered the old man huddled in the dilapidated shack.

He was coughing so hard it was almost unbearable.

My fingers curled up unconsciously.

The command center was silent for a few seconds.

Charlie also dropped his joking expression.

"Ali."

Qin Hao's voice broke the silence.

His gaze remained fixed on Arya's profile, which held a hint of barely perceptible compassion.

"Yes, Mr. Qin."

Ali appeared behind Qin Hao.

"In the name of the Qin Group and the Predator Security Foundation."

"In the Zangwei New City planning area."

“Designate the best piece of land.”

“Build a fully equipped resettlement community with a medical station and activity center.”

"The first batch of residents."

"Residents of old miners' villages will be given priority."

Qin Hao's instructions were clear.

decisive.

There is no room for negotiation.

"Uncle Sanka, arrange for the best doctor."

"Use the best medicine."

"tell him."

"His son's name."

"It will be engraved on the monument in the new mining area."

Arya turned her head sharply.

His eyes were filled with disbelief and shock as he stared straight at Qin Hao.

Arya thought Qin Hao would use even tougher methods.

Or you can use money to buy it.

But I didn't expect it.

Qin Hao would actually do that!

An indescribable warmth instantly welled up in my heart.

The heaviness from before was dispelled.

Charlie was also stunned.

He then grinned and patted Ali's shoulder forcefully.

"boss!"

"That's a brilliant move!"

"That's brilliant!"

"Gaining both fame and fortune."

"It also blocks Blackstone's future attempts to exploit this!"

Ali nodded steadily.

"clear."

"I'll arrange for someone to take care of it immediately."

"And personally communicated with Sanka."

Qin Hao finally shifted his gaze away from Arya's face.

I turned my gaze back to the mining area outside the window.

The voice carried a heavy, powerful force.

"mine."

"We need to dig."

"money."

"We need to make money."

"But people."

"We can't lose it."

"That's the bottom line."

Qin Hao paused.

It was as if he was talking to himself, or as if he was talking to the people around him.

"Only when the land beneath our feet and the people who depend on it are truly well."

"What we dug out wasn't a bloody curse."

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