Lu Chengwen was momentarily at a loss for words.
Just from the sound of it, Lu Chengwen could tell Lu Chengwu was smiling.
"Six billion."
Lu Chengwen scratched at his head. "You... you're wrecking another country's economy. Isn't that... unethical?"
"Seven billion, bro."
"Ahem." Lu Chengwen was a little embarrassed. "I'm telling you, this isn't about money. It's mainly about the state of the world and people's hearts, right? You need to... have responsibility, have conviction... it's just..."
"Eight billion."
Lu Chengwen turned back to look at his subordinates. Would changing his tune now make him look bad?
"I... I wasn't even talking to you about money, really. Tch, I honestly..."
"Ten billion." Lu Chengwu said, "Bro, my body may be in Cao's camp, but my heart is with Han. The ones I took down were several of Tianzhu's military-industrial companies. Relations between us and Tianzhu have eased up a lot now. Their country is in chaos, so they definitely won't dare provoke us."
"Oh—!"
Lu Chengwen said, "Well, if it's for the country, the nation, and the people, then that's different. Mm, I have three demands for you."
"Go ahead."
"First! Keep it within limits. You can weaken them, but you must also protect the lives and safety of the local people as much as possible."
"Mm, of course. What, do you think I'm a devil? I love this land too—the people and money on this land. The people are innocent. I'll do everything I can to leave them at least a bite to eat."
"Second! Anything that harms our country's interests, affects Huaxia's image, or damages our favorable diplomatic environment... anyway, you need to remember where your roots are!"
"I know! I know that better than anyone! That's why I came abroad to screw them over... no, to