The Heavenly Realm was extremely mysterious. There were countless unknown high-value resources.
The Protoss were mostly people with extraordinary abilities. Their individual strength was extremely powerful.
The above two.
They represented business opportunities.
They represented thighs that could be cozied up to.
For those who were looking for business opportunities and change, it was very normal to become a bootlicker and gain benefits from it.
Therefore, there were bound to be many bootlickers. They could get countless at a wave of their hands.
However, for those families and consortiums that had already stood at the top on Earth, they immediately fell into entanglement and trouble.
Should the Protoss lower their statuses and become respectful?
Should they take out some benefits and take the initiative to curry favor with them?
In fact, this was a very difficult decision.
After all, the supreme king would never easily bow to another king.
At the very least, they would look at each other as equals. It was unlikely that they would put down their pride and self-esteem.
For example, the Chen family would never lower themselves to be a bootlicker.
"So … what will you do? How are you going to deal with it? "
Chen Jin asked. He wanted to understand their thoughts.
Chen Xing Yue said helplessly, "Dad, you founded this family. Everything is yours. We should be the ones asking you what to do." Her father was always like this. He did not treat them as a family.
The second daughter, Chen Xiao Yue, said, "Yes, Dad, it's better for you to make the decision on this matter."
"Don't …" Chen Jin waved his hand.
Chen Jin waved his hand. "I've been a hands-off boss for many years. The company's shares, the free city, the space city … have all been handed over to you. They all belong to your interests. You also have your own ideas and ideas. I just want to hear your thoughts."
This was the truth. The previously incomparably huge Xing Hai Technologies Group had been divided into several parts and inherited separately. It had nothing to do with him.
Now, only the two industries, "Knowledge Bank" and "Galaxy Legends," were left in his hands.
The trillions of profits generated by "Knowledge Bank" every year were all injected into "Galaxy Legends," supporting tens of millions of professional players.
Therefore, in general, Chen Jin had no money on him. There was no pressure of wealth.
However, his wife, Su Yun, and his daughters, Chen Xing Yue and Chen Xiao Yue, were definitely the three women at the top of the wealth pyramid in the solar system.
A company worth more than hundreds of trillions.
A free city with about 100 cities.
More than 50 free cities in space.
And more than 50 free cities in space on the surface of the moon, Mars, and other planets.
His total wealth could no longer be summed up with numbers.
In the online public opinion on Earth, they were even known as the "Three Queens."
If the "three queens" colluded, pooled their resources, and planned to make some big moves, sometimes even the superpowers would be shocked.
If it weren't for the fact that the three queens usually cooperated and competed with each other and didn't seem to be so united, the federal government would be wary of the Chen family's power and take measures to restrict them.
The Chen family — the top family in the Solar System. It was not an exaggeration at all.
However, the Space-Time Gate to the Immortal World had opened.
The higher and more powerful Protoss were coming.
A lot of land will be requisitioned.
A large sum of money was needed to make proper arrangements for them.
Inevitably, the interests of the Chen family would be affected to a certain extent.
Of course, in terms of money, the Chen family had as much as they wanted. A hundred trillion was still considered "pocket money".
The most important thing was the land.
As the largest "landlord," there were hundreds of free cities on the surface of Earth that belonged to the "three queens" of the Chen family.
The Protoss were going to immigrate here, and they needed to occupy a lot of land. Should the Chen family take out some?
Should they put down the self-awareness of being a local tyrant and show some sincerity to leave a good impression in the hearts of the Protoss?
So, it became a question of whether to be a bootlicker or not.
Upon hearing Chen Jin's question, Su Yun, Chen Xing Yue, and Chen Xiao Yue all showed awkward expressions.
"Dad, we've been having a headache about this problem recently.
The Federal Speaker also sent me a message a few days ago, hoping that the Chen family would take the lead and show some goodwill by vacating 30 free cities with better living conditions and giving them to the Protoss. As a token of gratitude, the Federation will give a certain reward, "Chen Xiao Yue said.
She suddenly became annoyed. "At that time, I wanted to ask him if he was crazy. 30 free cities, and they're located in the most valuable free cities on Earth, yet he asked me to give them away. What kind of sweet dream is he having?
Does he think of the Chen family as a fat sheep that can be slaughtered? "
Her eyes emitted a fierce murderous aura. In fact, the Chen family was by no means a fat sheep. On the contrary, among the hundreds of thousands of soldiers who retired from the Federal Army every year, according to their performance, most of them would enter the Xing Hai Security Company, which offered good treatment.
In addition, the Xing Hai Military Industry Group was the fourth largest military equipment manufacturing unit in the solar system. They could manufacture fighter jets, tanks, warships, rockets, interstellar spaceships, and all of these. They were so complete that they could provide a complete national defense weapon system for some small countries.
"The Chen family, the invisible third superpower." This was the conclusion of many netizens on a certain forum.
It was absolutely unimaginable to ask a family like the Chen family to give up huge benefits and become a "bootlicker" for the so-called Protoss.
But if the Chen family did not bear part of the "responsibility," it was unlikely that the Federation would be able to take out one-third of the land without the Chen family's cooperation. Just the "land requisition" alone would probably cause countless upheavals.
Su Yun also said, "I've worked in the government for more than 20 years. I still understand the logic of politics. If the Chen family does not cooperate and ignore it, they may become the target of public criticism. Not to mention the Protoss, even the Federation may stand on the opposite side of us. Then, they will think of ways to collect some evidence against the Chen family and swallow the fat sheep that is the Chen family in one gulp.
"Over the years, the Chen family has indeed been too dazzling and powerful. On the Internet and in the political arena, there are always some extreme voices targeting the Chen family. It's as if social conflicts will be alleviated and a fair world will arrive if we get our hands on the Chen family. The Chen family has become the demon king in many people's eyes."
But in fact, the demon king was the righteous one. He did not go out to cause trouble. He just steadily accumulated, step by step. Only then did he have tall castles and warehouses full of jewels. Those who were known as the Brave Ones, under the banner of justice, tried in vain to obtain everything the demon king had through violence without sowing. They were just despicable bandits.
It was just that because they were in different social classes, the demon king and the Brave Ones were destined to forever oppose each other.
Unless the Chen family took the initiative to disperse most of their wealth in order to maintain a good reputation, they would not be targeted by many forces.
But if they took out 30 free cities, they would lose their dignity and face. They would appear very cowardly in the eyes of others.
In some hot-blooded novels, when faced with such a situation, the protagonist would generally not be cowardly. He would just do it! Whether it was a god or a demon, as long as they provoked him, there was only one word for it: death.
But did the Chen family have the capital to do so?
The strength and background of the Protoss were unknown. It was still unclear how powerful their military force was and how destructive their destructive power was … There was very little intelligence information.
There were also many forces on Earth that targeted and envied the Chen family. The possibility of them causing trouble behind the scenes was very high.
If they resisted the Protoss and the Federation in such a state, they might fall into a huge passive position in the future. They might even become a "victim" of the concerted targeting.
Besides, the people sitting in this living room were all adults. Their average age was more than 80 years old. They had long passed the stage of being hot-headed and extremely rational.
"30 free cities."
Chen Jin muttered to himself, "The value cannot be measured by money. The Federation said that they would give a little reward, but in fact, it is just a little spiritual comfort. In fact, it is no different from giving 30 cities for free."
"It's just that before we figure out the background of those Protoss, it seems that we can only agree to the Federation's request."
Hearing this.
Chen Xing Yue's eyes widened. "Dad, don't you want to lose face? We can also say that we sold it to the Federation. Let the Federation sign an IOU of 300 trillion and slowly repay it in the future. If they don't want to repay the money, that's fine too. Just say that the city was borrowed by the Chen family and they have to return it in the future. "
In short, he could not lose face.
"I don't care about face."
Chen Jin shook his head and said, "Whether it's a gift, a sale, or a loan, it sounds different, but the essence is the same. After the Protoss immigrants arrive, at least in the short term, those 30 cities will no longer belong to the Chen family. The result is the same."
"As for face, the Chen family wants it, the Federation wants it, and the Protoss want it even more. If we fight for face, even if we give them 30 cities, we probably won't get any good comments. We might even offend the other two parties … We may continue to be targeted in the future."
"So, it's better not to fight for such a face. It's best to deal with it vaguely. Just say that we are willing to give them 30 cities. Don't mention any of the words' gift ',' sell ', or' loan '. Don't pay attention to other people's comments. Just let the matter pass."
Chen Xiao Yue understood. Her mouth moved. "Isn't this the ostrich tactic? The method of spiritual victory?"
Chen Jin's face darkened. "Don't say a few words, and there won't be so much trouble."
"Dad, we almost made the same decision in our hearts. There are too many unknowns about those Protoss. At present, we can only cooperate with them first … However, we still feel very embarrassed. But after hearing what you said, we feel a little better. After so many years, our pride is almost embedded in our bones. Dad, on the other hand, you still have the quality of modesty. You have never changed."
Chen Xing Yue looked at Chen Jin. It was as if she recalled what her father had taught her when she was young. The word 'modesty' often hung on his lips.
However, Chen Jin smiled bitterly. "Don't be sarcastic. Those Protoss are not good people at all. If we had known their ins and outs earlier, the Chen family would have organized some forces and directly killed their way into the Heavenly Realm to take a look. Maybe it would have been another opportunity for a big explosion. Now that we've shrunk to this extent, the main thing is to seek stability. "
"Dad!"
Chen Xing Yue cried out in surprise. "You've identified those Protoss as' enemies' since the beginning? You didn't think of other possibilities, such as tolerance and coexistence? "
"We have to tolerate them, not the other way around. In this universe, we are the greatest masters," Chen Jin said with bright eyes.
"In the future, the focus of the Chen family will be on researching those 'celestial particles.' We will decipher the methods to achieve individual strength, and develop some targeted weapons … When we continue to grow stronger and have enough confidence, we will know who is the real master and who is the obedient guest … At that time, we will be able to see the results."
Chen Xing Yue's pink lips parted and she murmured, "Dad, we haven't had many dealings with those Protoss yet, and you've already identified them as enemies."
"Whether they are enemies or friends, we should have a general judgment from the beginning. The most taboo is to be vague and indecisive. Instead of fantasizing about some good results, it's better to plan for the worst from the beginning," Chen Jin said seriously.
"As expected of my father."
Stars appeared in the eyes of Chen Xing Yue and Chen Xiao Yue. Their faces were brimming with a trace of worship.
Chen Jin suddenly broke out in a sweat.
…
After a round of discussion.
For the time being, the Chen family's 30 Free Cities were given away.
The loss could be said to be huge, and they had lost a lot of face (even if they did not mention it).
However, Chen Xing Yue also found a business opportunity in it.
"The total population on Earth has now reached 15 billion. When the Protoss migrate over, they will occupy one-third of the land. It is estimated that at least three to four billion people will have to migrate out of the crowded Earth and settle in the free cities in space or some planetary free cities.
Based on the population of 10 million people in each city, the demand for new cities in the future will be at least 300 to 400.
Our Chen family can take the opportunity to invest in the construction of a number of space cities and planetary free cities to settle the additional population.
If the Chen family can meet half of the residential needs of the three to four billion people, the benefits it will bring in the future will far exceed those of the 30 Free Cities.
From this point of view, what we have encountered is not necessarily an opportunity. Land is priceless, but it is people who create wealth. With enough people, there will be endless wealth. "
Chen Jin and the others nodded. This was indeed a good business opportunity. The population of 15 billion had long exceeded the capacity of Earth.
But in addition to the business opportunity, Chen Jin thought of another good idea.
He immediately said, "Since a large number of humans are going to leave Earth and go into space, it is better to go directly to the universe and start the era of interstellar colonization. Let's send some humans to other galaxies."
"Migrate to other galaxies?"
Chen Xing Yue shook her head. "Dad, the fastest spaceship now is only 0.1 times the speed of light. It will take 40 years to go to the nearest star, Alpha Centauri. Human cryonics technology is not very mature … It is still too early to start the era of interstellar colonization."
Earth's science and technology had developed very quickly in recent years, but it was still at least a few decades away from the level of Haierfa … Of course, there was no difference in the level of basic theories. It was just that the cost of many technologies was too high, so development was slow.
"Early?"
Chen Jin looked at them. "If we take out the mature anti-gravity technology, the curvature engine technology, and all the other technologies we need, we can build a spaceship that can fly at 20 times the speed of light within five years … Wouldn't the era of interstellar colonization come?"
In addition!
Considering the impending arrival of the Protoss, the solar system would not be particularly safe.
It was actually quite necessary to go to other galaxies without the Protoss, open up bases, and prepare a "path of retreat."
What?
Hearing his words, the three women looked at him with some surprise.
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