Starry Sky Railway: No one understands the Amber King better than me.

As soon as the words were spoken, the atmosphere in the room became extremely tense. In this silent interrogation, even a single wrong word could have unpredictable consequences.

"Ms. Ciyu, Sha Jin has always been a good comrade who is devoted to the department..."

Topa finally couldn't help but speak up to explain, a look of anxiety appearing on his face.

"Oh? Toppa, you also attended that WeChat group meeting. Can you vouch for the gold in your own name?"

"This..." Toppa hesitated for a moment, then decisively said, "I—"

“There’s no need, Toppa,” Sand Gold interrupted her.

"I've said it before, whatever decision the department makes, I will accept and take responsibility for it. Don't make any promises on my behalf, after all... in the game of life, I've never used you as a bargaining chip. We're friends, aren't we?"

Sand Gold smiled, a radiant smile.

Looking at the scene before her, Emerald smiled. Her smile was filled with emotion and relief.

“Very good, children. You did a great job.”

Her gaze swept across the faces of the two young Shi Xinshi.

"Being able to establish a relationship with a Guardian Envoy actually reflects your personal capabilities more. After all, connections and resources are part of personal value. As for that broken foundation..."

Emerald's eyes lingered on the gold dust, and she shook her head with some regret.

"The damage to the foundation is no small matter, and its handling requires a vote at a departmental meeting. However..."

She paused for a moment.

"You might try your luck with that guardian. He's about to meet with Diamond, and maybe one word from him could have an unexpected effect. Of course, that's assuming you're lucky enough. And that Diamond and that person don't break up."

Jade chuckled softly, stepped forward to collect the foundation stone, and stood up.

"In short, gold dust, welcome back."

“Thank you for reminding me, Madam Jade.” Sand Gold said earnestly and gave a respectful bow.

"I'll go and rest now; this trip has really taken its toll. I'll leave the rest to you two."

The young man walked away quickly, disappearing from their sight.

"Let's also prepare for negotiations with the family, little Yelena."

Emerald looked at Toppa with a gentle smile.

"Um...Ms. Ciyu, when shall we depart?"

"Wait...wait until the two envoys have divided the Pinocchio cake."

...........

The spaceship slowly docked, and Lin Yuan arrived at the location where Diamond had invited him.

This is a neutral area belonging to Pinocchio, but after disembarking from the spaceship, I was surrounded by company employees.

"Director Lin Yuan, this way please."

A senior employee from the Strategic Investment Department, who had been waiting at the pick-up point for a long time, rushed forward to lead the way when Lin Yuan arrived.

After passing through several corridors and under the watchful eyes of various people, Lin Yuan arrived at a reception room.

The heavy door slowly opened. Everyone around politely excused themselves.

Lin Yuan walked calmly into the room.

On the sofa in the center of the living room, a figure turned around and stood up upon hearing the sound.

"Hello, new chosen one."

A gentle voice rang out.

...........

Chapter 345 Diamonds

In the spacious reception room, Lin Yuan's gaze fell upon the only figure present.

The soft light shone on the other person, as if it were radiating a golden glow.

Contrary to Lin Yuan's expectations, there were no luxurious clothes or accessories; the person before him was dressed in a solemn and dignified dark suit. Only a necklace with dazzling diamonds around his neck shone brightly.

Lin Yuan's gaze moved upwards and met a calm face. The face looked strange, giving people a contradictory feeling of being both young and old.

What's most striking is his pair of gentle eyes beneath his neatly combed hair. At this moment, his clear gaze is fixed on Lin Yuan, peaceful and friendly.

But Lin Yuan could sense that this gaze was like the ocean, with deep, hidden waves beneath its calm surface.

"Diamond, head of strategic investment? I've heard so much about you."

As Lin Yuan spoke, a direct impression flashed through his mind—

"A charlatan?"

"It seems my appearance is different from what you imagined?" Diamond chuckled and shrugged.

"I've wanted to meet you for a long time, but the time wasn't right. Please have a seat."

Following the other person's directions, Lin Yuan slowly sat down. Diamond skillfully poured a hot drink and gently pushed it towards him.

"What should I be like in Mr. Lin Yuan's imagination?"

"Hmm, being able to manage the ten geniuses and eccentrics of Stoneheart, I originally expected the Diamond Manager to be the most unconventional one, but you are more protective than I imagined?"

"Hehe." Diamond seemed very pleased upon hearing this.

"I am glad to have given you this impression. You and I are both chosen agents of our Lord, and for the glory of the Lord, what we do is as it should be..."

As Diamond started rambling on, Lin Yuan felt a sense of helplessness.

This was the first guardianship officer he had met, perfectly matching the stereotypes in his mind. Indeed, the company's religious attributes far outweighed its commercial attributes.

The manager in front of me is a quintessential religious fanatic.

“Mr. Diamond, everyone’s time is precious. You invited me here not just for tea, right? Please speak frankly.”

“Mr. Lin is indeed young, and indeed very talented.” Diamond’s smile gradually faded.

“Actually, this conversation should have happened much earlier, perhaps in Pierpoint, perhaps in Tver... but I have never been able to see you clearly.”

Lin Yuan felt a chill run down his spine as he realized that the other person's deep gaze was fixed on him.

"But now, I can finally see you clearly. Because He has cast His gaze upon you. We are the same kind of people, unique beings born of an era."

"So, Mr. Diamond also felt... His gaze?"

Lin Yuan's expression remained calm, but his mind was in turmoil.

"Of course, I witnessed that moment with my own eyes. When the sins of that false god of order were revealed and the power of sinners spread, the Lord gave you the power to crush the rebels and placed the authority of execution in your hands."

Hearing this, Lin Yuan breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the other party's memory had also been affected.

"Of course, there must have been something I didn't know that made Him personally cast His gaze upon me."

Diamond's voice suddenly became meaningful, and he gave Lin Yuan a deep look.

"But none of that matters anymore. All I need to know is that you are His agent. Let me tell you a story..."

The man in front of her stood up.

“In the distant past, in the age of twilight, the Lord created the Garden of Eden, and the first humans were born there.”

But in that Garden of Eden, the fallen nature of the universe manifested as a great serpent, bringing endless desires and insatiable thirst. It is the embodiment of all sin, the culprit who tempted all living beings to fall, and the Lord's greatest enemy.

Diamond's voice turned cold.

"And in the long years to come, guardians like us will emerge, born with a mission—to assist the Lord in fighting His great enemy. In the past it was me, now... it is you."

"Mr. Diamond, what are you trying to say?" Lin Yuan frowned slightly.

"I want to say... your appearance signifies that a change has arrived. Fighting a formidable enemy always comes at a price. As fellow guardians, we should unite."

Finally, Lin Yuan saw the sea in the other person's eyes ripple with emotion.

"So, you want to work with me? Is it about Pinocchio... or Oswaldo Schneider?"

He said it calmly.

“I enjoy dealing with intelligent people,” Diamond said, his face showing appreciation.

"Actually, this is the same thing, isn't it? Apart from being in different departments, we don't have any conflict at all, even if you bring your friend to my department."

Diamond smiled slightly.

"So ultimately, it comes down to the conflict between him and me. Besides, having reached your position and made such contributions to Pinocchio, no one is more qualified than you to be a manager and a candidate for the board of directors."

Unfortunately, there are no seats left up there unless he goes up or down.

As expected, a thought flashed through Lin Yuan's mind: this meeting was ultimately about choosing sides.

"So, Diamond Manager, how would you like to collaborate?"

"It's simple, we can become friends and take down Oswaldo, that unpopular guy. Pinocchio can be our first attempt at cooperation."

Although you intervened this time, it could also have been your own personal action, couldn't it?

Diamond gazed at Lin Yuan with gentle eyes.

"I can give you all the share that the Market Development Department is entitled to, as well as your Crisis Management Department. Even if Oswaldo has objections to this, he won't easily show them."

What I want is for us to reach an understanding regarding the follow-up arrangements with the family.

"You want to use this to get a seat on the board?"

“Of course, it’s undeniable. Everyone in the company knows that,” Diamond said casually.

"After I become a new board member, I will fully support you as the first candidate for replacement. If there are any changes or additions to the board, you will be the only one in the bag."

"So you're saying you're prioritizing the management team first, and then using that to influence the subsequent management team?"

Lin Yuan's expression was somewhat strange.

"That's quite accurate." Diamond paused for a moment, then nodded.

Lin Yuan remained silent, and Diamond did not urge him. He sat down again and picked up the exquisite tea set to appreciate it.

A moment later, Lin Yuan raised his head.