Just as Bopomo announced that Golden Frog Trading had provisionally secured the agency rights, the guards of the various trading companies whispered to their bosses. Every boss went through the same sequence of expressions: shock, then bewilderment, before they silently shook their heads and left.
Bopomo asked three times whether anyone wanted to challenge for the agency rights, but not a single person below the arena answered. He found it a little strange, but a glance at Weasel, who had defeated even Soro, put his doubts to rest.
"Then, as chief of the Fufufu Race, I hereby announce that this term's agency rights for the Argon Gold Mine belong to Golden Frog Trading."
Under the furious glares of the other trading company heads, Boss Jin strode smugly into the arena and signed the Trade Cooperation Agreement.
The trading company heads below applauded listlessly, until they felt a wave of murderous intent from Nexis. They immediately began clapping furiously and offering their congratulations.
At the landing pad on the Three Left Xuan Stars, the trading company heads were brought before Zhang Fan. He smiled and said, "Sorry, everyone. You've made this trip for nothing. Boss Jin is an old acquaintance of mine, and I was just doing him a favor. Your ships will be returned to you now. I hope you won't come back."
Realizing that Zhang Fan intended to monopolize argon gold, some of the trading company heads left, cursing under their breath. A few shrewder ones stayed and asked, "Could you sell some to us? We'd be happy to act as middlemen."
Seeing Zhang Fan nod, Boss Jin immediately said, "Of course, of course. Fifteen percent of the annual mineral output will be divided among you at the original price."
Everyone immediately showered him with thanks. After all, in