In the end, Long Huwen set a bottom line. "But since we're going to work together long-term, you can't let your supply run dry.
"You need to provide at least one High-Rank Beast Soldier every month. As long as you can guarantee that, everything else is negotiable."
Huang Sen frowned slightly, careful not to make any promises. "That could be difficult, but we'll do our best.
"If we can't provide one, then we'll sell you the other grades of beast meat at their original prices that month. Would that be fair compensation?"
Long Huwen smiled faintly. "All right. Then it's settled.
"Oh, and one last thing. I'd like to meet your friend in person tomorrow to confirm our long-term cooperation."
Huang Sen hesitated for a moment. "I'll have to discuss that with him. He's a private person and doesn't like to show his face."
Long Huwen kept his faint smile. "Then tell him that meeting in person shows sincerity, if he wants a long-term partnership."
"All right," Huang Sen replied, feeling helpless. "I'll talk to him."
"Then, Director Long, I'll take my leave."
With the deal settled, Huang Sen stood and said his goodbyes.
Not long after he left, Long Huwen's communication watch rang.
He glanced at the caller ID, and a cold sneer crept across his face. Then he answered. "Hello? Who's this?"
On the other end of the line.
Hearing the coolness in Long Huwen's voice, the caller didn't get upset. "Good evening, Director Long. What do you think about the partnership we discussed yesterday?
"Have you made up your mind? The price we offered you is already the lowest on the market—"
"No need. I have my own source now. Our partnership ends here."
Long Huwen didn't bother with further explanations. He flatly rejected the offer and