Chapter 191 One hundred thousand gold coins is too little! Half a million!
In the Andes family's manor, Punk, who was wearing a formal dress, was sitting in the reception room of the manor. He couldn't help but look at the magnificent furnishings and decorations around him, so as not to look so blind.
In fact, compared to the aura of the Campbell family, the pressure brought by the Andes family was slightly lighter, but it was not so heavy that he could not bear it.
To be honest, until now, Punk still has not fully adapted to his identity.
Everything that happened during this period was like a dream to him, as if the gods who controlled destiny had made a joke on him.
Until a week ago, he was just a rickshaw puller, but now he has become one of the prominent "characters" in Queen Street. Even Mr. Andes, who his former boss only dared to look up to, was willing to take time out of his busy schedule to meet him.
He never dared to think in this direction before doing this kind of thing.
But humans are such creatures that are good at learning and adapting to the environment.
When he opened the door to the new world and poured out the water in his mind, he suddenly discovered that the world was not what he had imagined before.
Especially when he discovered that the so-called upper class was actually nothing more than that.
Of course, this does not mean that those people are incapable.
On the contrary, they are all very capable. Even the waiter who works at the Morning Embrace Hotel has the ability to observe words and emotions that he will never be able to learn in his lifetime.
Mr. Andorra is even less so.
Although everyone felt that he had made a loss on the sale of his hotel, and the current Dawn Embrace Hotel was worth at least 100,000 gold coins, no one could deny that he indeed made a lot of money from this transaction, and even changed the trajectory of his life.
But on the contrary, they are also human beings, not another kind of creature.
Hence, like many ordinary people, they also have the advantages and disadvantages that all humans have, but with more or less differences.
Before that, he always held a wrong idea, imagining those noble men as omnipotent gods, and did not even dare to look into their eyes.
Thinking about it now, aside from objective factors such as whether he has money or not, and whether he contributed to Saint Sith in his previous life, perhaps this is the biggest reason why he can only be tied to the carriage.
Just when Punk let his thoughts wander, there were footsteps outside the door of the reception room, and soon a man wearing a well-tailored satin coat appeared at the door.
His face is handsome, his nose is high, and his dark brown hair is neatly combed. Although he is in his forties or fifties, it is well maintained, and there is no trace of time left on his face at all.
Relying on the eyesight he had developed during this period of time in the hotel, Punk recognized this person's identity at a glance.
If he compared it with the horse he knew best, this one was a pure-blooded highland war horse, born to carry the Lord Knight. And he himself is a common pony on the plains on the north coast of the Whirlpool Sea. He spends his life either pulling a rake or carrying wheat.
This is not to belittle oneself, but to state the facts.
Punk believed that not only he could see this, but the other party also obviously had the ability to see through his "soul" at a glance.
The reason why this distinguished gentleman clearly saw through him but did not kick him out was entirely because he could not see through the noble man behind him.
Recalling the etiquette taught to him by the hotel waiter, Punk took a deep breath and stood up, respectfully performing a polite but self-respecting etiquette.
"Dear Mr. Andes, it is an honor to meet you. I would like to extend my sincere greetings to you on behalf of my husband."
Looking at his polite appearance, Jan Andes had a strange expression on his face, but it soon turned into a warm smile.
"Mr. Punk is very polite, please sit down."
He had investigated the details of this coachman before today.
Until he met the nobleman named Roxey Colin, this guy had always been a coachman, a very poor bachelor, and could not find any useful information further.
To be honest, Andes was very disappointed with the result of this investigation, because it was obvious that even this guy himself did not know his master very well. It was definitely impossible to find out the details of Mr. Colin through him. This was a servant picked up casually on the roadside.
But from another perspective, Mr. Colin is also a bit more mysterious in his heart.
Be able to train an ordinary farmer into a servant who will not embarrass his master in such a short period of time. It can be seen that this Mr. Colin is really talented.
And the reason why this gentleman did this, he still doesn’t understand until now.
In fact, Andes actually misunderstood one thing. Training Punk was not Luo Yan's ability. It was simply someone who wanted to make progress too much.
If you have to say what role Luo Yan played in this, I'm afraid it was just that he gave the coachman named Punk a push and opened a door to the colorful world in front of him.
If this guy cannot seize this opportunity and cannot stand firmly, Luo Yan will naturally choose someone else who wants to make progress.
There are countless such chess pieces around him.
Punk nodded and said politely, and then sat back on the sofa calmly.
Yan Andes sat down opposite him, looked at him carefully, and then said with a smile on his face.
"I have heard of Mr. Colin's name a long time ago, but I didn't expect that he would send someone to visit. Can I ask what the reason is?"
The maid on the side came over, poured black tea for the two of them, and then exited the door.
Facing the all-seeing eyes on the opposite side, Punk did not go around in circles, but directly took out the wooden box beside him and gently placed it on the tea table between the two sofas.
Looking at the wooden box on the table, Andes was slightly startled, then looked at Punk in confusion and asked.
"Is this?"
Punk nodded slightly and spoke respectfully but without losing distance.
"My master wants to give you a gift. This is a specialty of his territory. Please take a look at it."
Andes raised his eyebrows slightly, then reached out and opened the lock on the wooden box.
The moment the wooden box was opened, the emerald green light came into his eyes, making him hold his breath involuntarily.
It was an emerald green diamond, as big as a pigeon egg.
Even among his numerous collections, this treasure is enough to rank among the top three!
Punke silently observed his reaction.
It seems that even a rich man like Mr. Jan Andes will still show an moved expression in front of huge wealth.
Just like a week ago, I would stop breathing because of a gold coin.
However, after all, this gentleman is the richest man in Thunder City, and even the rumored uncrowned king. His reaction or appearance is still different from others.
Hide the shocked expression without any trace, Andes gently closed the wooden box, looked at Punk sitting opposite and said.
"This gift is too expensive, I'm afraid it's not cheap."
This sentence seems to be nonsense, but in fact it is true.
Punke nodded slightly and said in a gentle tone.
"A noble person deserves the most noble gift... As for its value, for most people, it may be too expensive to look up to, but my master believes that it is a piece of cake for you."
The look of interest in Andes's eyes became more intense, and he leaned slightly forward to stare at him.
"Oh? I'd like to hear the details."
Punke continued.
"I won't beat around the bush, my master is very interested in Princess Irene, so I would like to ask you for a favor."
Andes was stunned.
He originally thought that the other party was interested in a certain industry that his family was running in Thunder City, but he did not expect that the other party would say such an imaginative word.
But when he thought that the other party was a noble, and a noble from the Ossian Empire, Andes suddenly felt relieved again.
That is indeed very similar to the style of nobles.
These prominent people never take money seriously. Only a businessman like him who smells like copper would weigh whether it is worth it.
Humbling back to his senses, Andes immediately showed a smile that almost all men knew, and said in a polite tone.
"It's an honor to be able to serve Mr. Colin, and I think if everything goes well, it will be a good deal."
He was eager for this to happen.
Not to mention the huge benefits that the cooperation between the Campbell family and the Colin family may bring to Thunder City, even if nothing is lost in the end, it will allow the little princess to focus on things other than business, at least not to really go to the maze to cause trouble for the demon king.
Because of all the things that had happened before, they finally reached a tacit agreement with the Demon King in the maze to declare no war.
If the little ancestor of the Campbell family really goes to poke that guy in the maze, it will be the worst outcome for the citizens of Thunder City, regardless of winning or losing.
Seeing that Mr. Andes had indeed misunderstood something, Punk hid his pride, coughed lightly, and said in a pretentious manner.
"You misunderstood. My master's interest in Her Royal Highness is not what you imagined. It's just that he once read the epic of the Campbell family, so he hopes to make a friend with her."
Andes smiled knowingly, not taking this explanation seriously at all, and said politely.
"I'm being rude, so... how can I help Mr. Colin."
Looking at Mr. Andes, who seemed to have let down his guard, Punk finally told the whole story about the purpose of his trip.
"Mr. Colin hopes that you will buy this diamond at tomorrow's dinner for one hundred thousand gold coins... Of course, you don't need to pay the money, and this diamond will eventually be yours."
Andes was taken aback for a moment, and his brows that had just relaxed slightly frowned again.
"Wait a minute, I don't quite understand what you mean... Tomorrow night's auction is held in the name of raising funds, and all proceeds from the auction will be used to help the homeless. This cannot be erased by just discussing with each other."
In other words, someone has to pay for this money in the end, and it cannot be fooled casually.
As if he had guessed what he would say, Punk, who was sitting opposite him, smiled slightly and continued.
"Of course, the money will eventually be paid by my master, but I need you to advance it before that."
Andes smiled faintly, picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip, neither nodding nor rejecting.
"Even for us, one hundred thousand gold coins is not a small amount. Do you know what that is?"
"Of course my master knows it," Punk continued in a gentle tone. "Of course he will not let you take the risk."
"These things should be enough as collateral."
At the same time as he finished speaking, a jingling sound sounded on the coffee table, and the crystal clear diamonds were sprinkled on the coffee table like glass marbles.
These diamonds are as large as two or three centimeters, and as small as one centimeter or more. Each one is clear and transparent, refracting bright light under the light.
Andes' eyes widened, his fists resting on his knees clenched involuntarily, and he subconsciously held his breath.
If he was just surprised by Mr. Colin's financial resources when he saw the emerald green diamond just now, then now he is even more shocked by that man's profound background!
Taking a deep breath, he calmed down the gaffe expression on his face, looked back at Punk sitting opposite and said.
"Please forgive me for my gaffe... To be honest, I was shocked by your gentleman's handiwork. This is the first time I have seen so many diamonds of such high quality appearing in front of me."
Diamonds, as one of many gemstones, are not as popular as rubies and sapphires in the noble courts, but their value is still undeniable.
This can be seen from the fact that diamonds can be used as materials for magic devices - only things that can gather people's faith can become treasures that store and transmit magic power.
As for why it is not popular, it is mainly due to production and cultural traditions. After all, this thing is too scarce, so scarce that it has no market, so that the heroes in the epic all use swords inlaid with rubies and sapphires, and I have never heard of anyone using diamonds.
But at this moment, Andes saw a possibility.
If this emerald green diamond appeared on the crown or scepter of the Campbell royal family, he was sure that the nobles of the Campbell Principality and even the entire Lion Kingdom would even be willing to use their treasury to exchange for these sparkling stones!
One thousand?
Ten thousand?
Even one hundred thousand!
As long as he controls these diamonds from the source, he alone has the final say as to how much they will be worth?
Thinking of the huge profits hidden behind this, Andes felt his heartbeat speed up.
Hence happened to be that he had a good relationship with Archduke Edward, and that idiot was a very successful guy, so he would not refuse his unsolicited gift.
As for Mr. Colin, he is not sure of the other party's plans for the time being, but he thinks it would be a good idea to tie the other party to his chariot with benefits.
That was a profit worth tens of millions. He believed that even prominent people who regarded money as dirt would not be able to care less about it.
And isn’t he interested in Princess Irene?
At worst, help him a few more times!
Watching Andes not reply for a long time, Punk felt a little anxious, but in the end he gritted his teeth and calmed down.
This is the first task Mr. Colin has given him. It is already half successful, and he does not want to mess it up at this time.
An idea came to his mind. He took the initiative to put the diamonds that had fallen on the table back into the bag, and then looked at Mr. Andes with a calm smile.
"Of course, if you cannot accept this proposal, I think Mr. Colin will also understand your difficulty, please pretend that I did not say what I said before."
"That emerald green treasure is still a gift from him to you, and all he wants you to do is just hold up a sign to take a picture of it at the party, and then keep silent about our conversation today."
At this point, Punk paused and continued in a relaxed tone.
"As for the funds for the auction, we will raise them from other places. I believe it is not difficult for that gentleman... In addition, I hope this presumptuous request will not affect the friendship between us."
"Please wait a moment." Looking at Punk who was about to get up and leave, Andes quickly stopped him.
Punke did not speak, but cast a questioning look at him, waiting for his next answer.
Andes calmed down and said with a smile.
"You misunderstood, I am not hesitating whether these diamonds can guarantee these 100,000 gold coins, but I am considering how we should respond to Mr. Colin's generosity and sincerity."
At this point, he also paused for a while, then continued with a smile.
"One hundred thousand gold coins is too small to measure the value of this treasure, so let's change it to 500,000! I believe that even Princess Campbell, who is not interested in money, will be happy when she sees someone willing to support her good wishes at all costs. In addition, as a sign of sincerity on our side, please bear the 500,000 gold coins on our side!"
Punk was stunned this time.
This answer completely exceeded his expectations and his cognition.
He never expected that Mr. Andes, who just a few minutes ago was hesitant about lending these 100,000 gold coins, actually made a 180-degree turn in just a few minutes. Not only did he increase the amount from 100,000 to 500,000, he also offered to take the initiative to bear the money!
That’s half a million gold coins!
Even if it is divided equally among the refugees outside the city, one person can still get several coins!
Looking at Punk who didn't speak, Andes smiled and continued.
"...My only request is that please let our family act as an agent for the Colin family's diamond business on the coast of the Whirlpool Sea. We promise to bring him a profit of no less than one million gold coins every year, as long as he can ensure that he provides us with more than 10,000 diamonds every year that are not inferior to these collaterals...and promises to only provide it to us!"
Punke calmed down and tried to keep the expression on his face.
"I can't make a decision on this matter... I have to ask Mr. Colin for instructions."
Andes nodded slightly, relaxed his shoulders and leaned on the sofa, and said in a pleasant tone.
"Please convey to him the greetings of the Andes family for me, and the reply I look forward to from him!"