Starry Sky Railway: I develop mobile games in Xianzhou...

As the master of the foundation.

Toppa and Emerald were immediately recognizable!

The two foundation stones on the table... didn't contain any gold dust at all!

And they are respectively the cornerstones corresponding to the two of them—

Jadeite and topaz!

“Looks like we’ve both placed bets in the storyline too,” Topa murmured.

"Using three foundation stones at once to gamble on a possibility... that's truly remarkable." Emerald smiled slightly.

"Let alone Sunday, even we didn't consider this possibility before the mystery was revealed..."

Speaking of which,

Topa showed a hint of curiosity.

“Ms. Jade, it’s understandable that I’m willing to cooperate with Alluvial Gold.”

"But I didn't expect that even you would be willing to stake your own foundation?"

Jade smiled slightly.

The word "[搭上]" is not used very accurately.

"I believe that behind every action lies a corresponding equivalent price to pay..."

"In the game, I am no exception."

"This jade stone will surely find another use..."

Chapter 260 Professor Ladio, you are truly my good brother!

[Before the system was set, at Chaolu Mansion]

"Since you have kept your appointment, learned professor... does this mean that you are willing to stand on the family's side in this farce?"

After saying that, Sunday turned around and looked at the figure behind him.

It was none other than the cold-faced Dr. Truth!

See this scene.

Inside the theater.

The company employees were completely disheartened!

Dr. Truth secretly met with Sunday before the show started!

what does this mean?

It goes without saying!

really!

Dr. Truth's next question directly revealed the purpose of this private meeting.

He asked, "What makes you think you can win me over?"

“I have heard that your relationship with Mr. Sand Gold is not pleasant. I also know that you are a true scholar, whose pursuit of knowledge surpasses everything else.”

“If you agree to assist the family, I will offer you all the results of our research on the star core. You should know very well that no faction other than the family is willing to share such knowledge.”

Star core!

It's research on star cores!

The family is actually willing to pay such a price to make Dr. Truth betray the company!

Dr. Truth closed his eyes.

He sighed and said, "Tell me, what do you need me to do?"

“I need Mr. Sand Gold’s complete plan.”

The employees felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave!

A chorus of wails and sighs echoed throughout the theater.

"Dr. Truth, you're so cold-hearted!"

"You'd betray the company for such a small benefit?!"

"You should have at least hesitated for a moment! You should have at least declined!"

"That's the gold deposit supervisor, you'll have to pay extra!"

however.

What's even more despairing is yet to come!

On Sunday, he asked skeptically, "Does the cornerstone that Mr. Sand Gold submitted truly belong to him?"

"You doubt he'll hand over someone else's foundation to you? You're overestimating the Stonehearts' unity—that thing is far more important than their lives."

"But you also know he's a crazy gambler. The more flamboyant he is, the more careful you need to be."

Dr. Truth's gaze darkened: "I never thought anyone would think the same way as him. Seriously, you'd better see a psychologist."

When Dr. Truth said this, his tone softened.

This doesn't sound like a joke, but rather a sincere suggestion!

"Give it to me. The box containing the foundation stone is specially made, and no one except the company's top executives and related personnel can open it—but I happen to be among them."

"Click——"

As the box was opened.

The golden jade stone was exposed to the air.

"—I'm sorry, you guessed right."

On Sunday, he exclaimed, "Oh, the golden stone! Its color is just like the radiance of the Corpus Christi."

"This is exactly the story he's going to use to deceive you. He won't tell you that the ten Stonehearts must carve the foundation stone with their own will so that it can shine with its unique brilliance."

"This golden stone belongs to Toppa (a member of the Stoneheart Ten), and its other name is yellow jade—not placer gold."

"So, do you want to confront him?"

Sunday shook his head: "Not for now. What I'm more interested in now is where his cornerstone is."

"The safest place, a place you would never expect. Because he never intended to hide it—from the very beginning, that cornerstone was already in your hands."

Dr. Truth's gaze fell on the duffel bag under the table.

That was a gift of gold dust offered to the family.

Essentially, they are all worthless jewels.

Dr. Truth, however, pulled a green cornerstone out of his duffel bag.

“I see. This duffel bag… it’s quite in line with that gambler Mr. Goldsmith’s style, to mix the foundation stones that are more precious than life among a bunch of cheap jewels and disguise them as cash to be seized.” Sunday showed a look of sudden realization.

"Then he'll make up some excuse, downplaying the real issue, to get the money back from you. It's a gamble, one he knows all too well, betting that you'll lose everything if you make one wrong move."

"Thank you for your help, learned professor. The family will repay the righteous man."

"As for the villain...may he step back and suffer humiliation."

……

"Oh no! Dr. Truth has betrayed Sand Gold!"

"The sand has been thoroughly studied!"

"So that's where the foreshadowing for Toppa's storyline came from..."

"Topa lent his cornerstone to the gold dust. It's a pity. If the professor hadn't betrayed him, he might have really had a chance!"

"It's over, this is the worst defeat Laosha has ever suffered!"

"A moment of silence for the gold dust."

……

Daydream Hotel.

on site.

A gentle smile on Sunday.

He turned to look at the gold dust beside him.

“Not bad, Mr. Gold Sand.”

"At first, I just guessed that you might use some means to switch the cornerstone, or even forge the cornerstone."

"I didn't expect you to be a real gambler after all."

"They actually risked using two cornerstones as a wager."

"Unfortunately, your scheme failed."

Sand Gold immediately crossed his arms over his chest.

A hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes.

What should I say?

"I got backstabbed by the professor in the game..."

"I was betrayed by Yu Ling in real life!"

"Honestly, this is very frustrating."

"Before you even sit down at the card table, your bets have already been overturned... I hope you never experience that feeling."

A hint of mockery flashed across Sunday's eyes.

In his opinion.

The gold rush is a complete loss.

Just like that line in the game—[As for the villain…may he step back and suffer humiliation.]

however.

What Sunday didn't know was...

Sand Gold was frantically suppressing the upward curve of his lips.

and,

Try your best to look unhappy.

As the instigator.

He naturally discovered the secret of the cornerstone as well!

I had predicted Sunday!

Two cornerstones have been discovered... still part of the conspiracy!

"Thanks to you having such a discerning friend, I was able to inflict a complete failure on your career." Sunday

"Ladio, you bastard..."

Dr. Truth closed his eyes.

He revealed an unruly expression.

Looking at Dr. Truth in the story.

The sand gold surface rebuked.

However, deep down, I felt a sense of wonder—

Professor Ladio!

You're such a good brother to me!