"If you need help with anything, just tell me. At least give me a chance to return the favor. I keep owing you more and more."
Seeing that Xia Xu had no intention of asking for his help, Luo Hongyun did not pursue the subject, merely smiling in jest.
He trusted Xia Xu's ability and judgment. Since he did not want help, he must have had some confidence in handling it.
"Don't worry, you'll get your chance."
Xia Xu chuckled at that before saying, "Let's get down to business first. I do have the technology to create enhanced dogs, but I have a few conditions."
"All right, let's hear your conditions first."
Luo Hongyun shook his head with a chuckle. "Anything that isn't too unreasonable is open to discussion. I'll do my best to push for it, too."
"First, Uncle Luo, you should know that I want the Xinyuan Building and all the equipment inside it."
The very first condition out of Xia Xu's mouth gave even Luo Hongyun a fright.
This was more than an outrageous demand. It was worse than robbery.
The Xinyuan Building was a brand-new, twenty-five-story office tower. Leaving aside its location, it was more than adequate to serve as the headquarters of one of those corporate giants. With the top-spec biological laboratory beneath it, it was worth at least several billion.
Buying it or asking for a discount or preferential treatment would have been one thing, but he wanted it handed straight over as his very first condition?
"Don't rush to haggle, Uncle Luo. You're not the one doing the haggling anyway. Just report my conditions to your superiors first."
Xia Xu interrupted Luo Hongyun, who was about to say something, and shook his head before continuing, "Second, this is also related to the Xinyuan