Comprehensive Assistance

Through their detailed conversation, Lin Jie had been very candid about many matters.

He knew that sincerity was his bargaining chip. He wanted to earn the Great Xia Empire's trust before pursuing cooperation.

Within the Blue Star Federation, there was no shortage of corporate groups that maintained friendly relations with other civilizations, and all of them were doing quite well.

Of course, he knew where his foundations lay and would not truly throw himself completely into the arms of the Great Xia Empire.

Unless... they offered too much. So much that he could not refuse.

But for now, Lin Jie had no such intentions.

By the time they reached the Lunar Spaceport, the two had gained some understanding of each other.

In Lin Jie's eyes, this young Count Michel displayed knowledge and insight far beyond the ordinary.

Perhaps the other party did not know much about technical routes, but in terms of breeding, skill, and bearing, he was beyond reproach.

Especially considering how young he was, it further proved that he had received an excellent education.

Education often revealed the depth of a civilization's heritage more clearly.

Combat power represented a civilization's level.

In Lin Jie's view, the Great Xia Empire's technological level might be somewhat lower than the Federation's, but not so low that it was incapable of resisting.

That was the foundation for cooperation.

"Count Michel, Maple Leaf Mining has limited avenues for advancement within the Federation, so I hope to cooperate with your side and gain some benefits.

"But I will not betray my homeland, because I believe our two civilizations can coexist harmoniously."

Lin Jie said this, even though it sounded like a joke.

Michel thought it was a case of wanting to be a whore while building a shrine to chastity, but in diplomatic settings,