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

"What this universe has in abundance is madness, and madness in a very distinctive way. But in these special times, I actually hope that as many of them as possible come, so that we can easily eliminate a lot of destabilizing factors, right?"

A meaningful light gleamed in his eyes.

The meeting was very short and there wasn't much to discuss.

The three simply clarified their respective defense responsibilities and reached a consensus.

As for the situation with the Balanza furnace, Lin Yuan simply replied that it was resolved, and neither Taravan nor Diamond asked any further questions.

After the online meeting ended, Lin Yuan looked out the car window.

The headquarters of the Ministry of Statistics is now in sight.

……

Back in his office, Lin Yuan first sank into his chair to rest for a moment, then gathered his subordinates and briefly explained the situation.

Lin Yuan's order to them regarding what was about to happen was simply to hold firm and protect their own territory.

After the meeting, gazing at his reflection in the window, he said calmly, "Next time, please learn to use the door, Ms. Constance."

Dahlia, dressed in her uniform, appeared from the windowsill and gently landed on the edge of the sofa, a sweet smile on her face.

"Boss, you're back!"

"You didn't wander around Pierpoint while I was away, did you?"

Lin Yuan asked casually and poured himself a cup of tea.

"Right?"

Looking at the dahlia's expression, he suddenly raised an eyebrow.

Constance's smile froze, and she lowered her head slightly, looking somewhat guilty: "...I just turned around for a short while."

"A small circle?"

"So, I went to the Market Development Department to see what kind of underhanded tactics they were up to, then I went to the Strategic Investment Department to check things out, and almost got caught by that diamond guy. Also, the Technology R&D Department, the Talent Incentive Department..."

"Why don't you just visit all the departments?" Lin Yuan paused, his hand holding the teacup still.

"How could I dare? I remember what you said. I didn't go to the building materials logistics department... well, I just passed by. It seems like that place is sealed with something terrifying, I have no intention of going in."

Constance said, looking down at her feet.

She subtly raised her eyes, wanting to see Lin Yuan's reaction.

Lin Yuan, however, showed no anger, instead sporting a leisurely smile.

"You seem to have so much energy, that's great. I hope you can maintain this level of energy during the upcoming meetings."

From this moment forward, I authorize you to use any means necessary to deal with anyone who infiltrates the Ministry of Statistics; hold nothing back.

Upon hearing this, Constance looked up abruptly, winking playfully. An excited expression then appeared on her face.

"That's really...exciting!"

.......

At Lin Yuan's call, another online meeting was held on WeChat Moments.

The familiar long table came into view, and this time there was one more person in the room.

When Constance appeared in a seat to the side, Sand Gold's gaze lingered on her for several seconds, his brows furrowing slightly.

“Madam, have we met somewhere before?” Sand Gold asked tentatively.

“Really? Perhaps you’re mistaken.” Constance smiled, her eyes darting around.

Lin Yuan didn't introduce himself as usual, but went straight to the point:

"Ladies and gentlemen, with a major company event approaching, there are many things to do, so let's keep it simple this time."

The Interstellar Peace Conference is just around the corner, and everyone is probably aware of the Silver Wolf, the Star Core Hunter. It's quite possible that others will try to disrupt things.

His gaze fell upon the gold dust and the topa.

"As the department in charge of this project, how are the preparations going?"

"Sir, the Diamond Manager will be personally overseeing the event." Sand Gold withdrew his gaze and said solemnly to Lin Yuan:

"In addition, most of the ten members of Stoneheart were also transferred back to headquarters to assist with the defense work for this meeting."

Lin Yuan's eyes flickered slightly; this time, the diamond had clearly gone to great lengths.

He took the initiative to assume the responsibility for defense. If the meeting proceeds successfully and concludes well, the board's support for him will definitely increase to a higher level, and it is not impossible for him to directly take the position of director.

But if anything goes wrong, he will also have to bear enormous responsibility. It's a double-edged sword, and also a high-stakes gamble.

"In any case, when facing external enemies, the company should always stand united against them."

Lin Yuan's gaze swept over everyone present, and after giving them a final instruction, he adjourned the meeting.

The images of everyone disappeared, but only the image of Sand Gold remained.

"Gold Sand, are you still in contact with that sea patrolman?"

Sand Gold's expression shifted slightly, and he nodded.

Lin Yuan leaned back in his seat, speaking casually, as if talking to himself:

“Pierpoint, the strongest bulwark before the Amber King. Through the changing times, even if the universe turns upside down, this place remains peaceful and stable.”

“But security also means no change, it means stability.” He paused slightly.

"The opportunity you're looking for is impossible in a stable environment at headquarters; only chaos can breed opportunity."

He raised his eyes and stared intently at the gold dust.

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend. I think both you and Diamond should agree with this principle. So... my friend, are your chips ready?"

After he finished speaking, Sand Gold fell silent.

A moment later, he raised his head, and Lin Yuan saw a dazzling light in his eyes.

“I am ready, Your Excellency.”

Lin Yuan gave him a deep look, then waved his hand.

Sand Gold rose, bowed solemnly, and his holographic form slowly dissipated.

........

Chapter 391 Participation

Strategic Investment Department, Director's Office.

After finishing the WeChat Moments meeting, Sandstone took the initiative to request to meet Diamond.

Normally, diamonds don't like to be in the spotlight.

Departmental matters are usually handled by the Stoneheart team, and if the Stoneheart team has any issues, they usually relay them to their superiors through Opal. But this time, Diamond wanted to meet him in person.

"Gold dust... I've been waiting for you for a long time."

Hearing footsteps approaching from afar, Diamond, who was standing by the window, slowly turned around and looked at the young man in front of her.

"I know why you have come."

Sand Gold paused slightly. He remained silent for a moment, then bowed respectfully.

“Mr. Diamond, since you already know, I won’t say anything more.” He raised his head.

"As you know, the ten members of Stoneheart are united, but they each have their own desires and goals. Now... what I want is within reach."

"Have you thought this through? You know what price you'll have to pay." Diamond's gaze remained calm and unwavering.

"I've thought it through. There's no better opportunity than this. Besides, this isn't just my own idea."

"Mr. Diamond, I know this matter is of paramount importance to you. And your enemy will absolutely not choose to cooperate. I'm willing to help you force him to reveal his trump card."

Diamond paused for a moment, then shook his head.

"I'm sorry, the company is not your place for revenge. The interests of the company are paramount. So now, I can only ask that you hand over your cornerstone."

He said it indifferently.

Upon hearing this, Sand Gold paused slightly, a hint of struggle flashing across his face, but he quickly stepped forward and handed over the Sand Goldstone.

The base stone floats quietly in front of the diamond, its luster flowing.

"I'm asking you one last time, are you really sure?"

This time, the struggle on Sand Gold's face disappeared. He knew that if he took this step, he might be stripped of his status as one of the Stone Heart Ten, or even become a prisoner of the company again.

But he had been waiting for this moment for far too long; he simply couldn't wait any longer.

"I'm sure. I'm going to bet everything at the poker table."

After an unsettling silence, a smile suddenly appeared on Diamond's face.

"My flesh and blood are weak, but my heart is as firm as lapis lazuli. Otherwise, there would be no way to preserve myself."

He reached out and gently brushed his hand across the goldstone, and a golden light entered it. Then, he raised his hand and pushed, and the base stone returned to his goldstone palm.

“There is a power hidden within this, which you will be able to use at the right time,” Diamond’s voice was calm.

"Go for it, follow your heart, and I wish you all the best."

Sand Gold looked at the foundation stone floating in his palm and slowly clenched his fist.

His eyes flickered, and finally he bowed solemnly before leaving the office.

He crossed the corridor and arrived at the building's observation deck. Looking down at the vast space below, he let out a long breath.

As he took out the terminal, the familiar smile on Sand Gold's face reappeared, but it seemed somewhat different.

“Cowboy, your long-awaited opportunity has arrived. I'll take care of the rest.”

.........

On the other side of Pierpoint, Lin Yuan arrived at his fiefdom for the first time.

He walked through the ancient building and its magnificent furnishings to the center of the bright lobby.

Beneath the dome, Lin Yuan looked up at the sky, gazing upon the majestic form of the Amber King.