I Can Control Resources

Chapter 292: Chapter 245: Breakthrough: Another Step Forward

But how much?

He wasn’t sure!

So, he needed money.

Because as long as he had money, he could use his ’Source’ ability to evolve the resources he acquired.

That way, he could continuously profit from the price difference in resources.

Then, he could use that profit to strengthen himself.

It was like depositing a large sum of money in a bank. He wouldn’t have to touch the principal, but he could keep living off the interest—and very high interest at that.

But without that money...

it would be difficult to launch such a grand plan.

’Li Tiannan gave me one billion, and I spent nearly two hundred million to earn almost five billion... But the cost of one hundred Magnetic Crystal Ores is factored into that. The real profit is around 4.7 billion. However, I haven’t sold them yet, so the cash I actually have on hand is still just eight hundred million...’

Gao Neng began to calculate. ’The Dragon List announcement started six days ago, so there are only twenty-four days left. I’ve already made 150 million, and after giving Fang Tangtang her twenty percent cut... I’m only left with a little over 100 million. That’s too little. I need to earn more. In twenty-four days, I have to make at least five billion!’

’Let’s go, Gao Neng!’

"Let’s go, Fang Tangtang!" Fang Tangtang had appeared at Gao Neng’s doorway at some point, raising a fist to cheer herself on.

Another beautiful day had begun.

The only question was...

...how many challengers would come to deliver their money today.

Gao Neng opened his door and saw Fang Tangtang standing right there.

"Huh? Why is your face so rosy? This won’t do... You need to look paler. Here... Let me put some makeup on you!" Fang Tangtang said as she pulled a pile of cosmetics from somewhere on her person.

Ten minutes later.

Gao Neng emerged from his dorm room looking haggard. The dark circles under his eyes were particularly pronounced, and as he walked, both of his legs trembled uncontrollably.

"What’s wrong with your legs?" Gui Zian was waiting early at the entrance to the dormitory area. He spotted Gao Neng and Fang Tangtang walking out, and his gaze fell on Gao Neng’s legs.

"They’re injured, Teacher..." Gao Neng said, his face a mask of misery.

"If you’re injured, you should get treated right away. Rest for the day. I’ll take care of turning away the challengers at the gate for you!" Gui Zian said with concern.

"No, don’t turn them away! For the honor of the Eastern Capital Military Academy and the dignity of the Military Department, I think I can still hold on!" Gao Neng immediately refused.

"You brat, your acting is pretty convincing, but you’re lifting your feet too high. Drag them on the ground a bit more!" Gui Zian wasn’t the least bit surprised and replied coldly.

"Like this? Teacher." Gao Neng obediently began dragging his feet along the ground.

"..." Gui Zian was momentarily speechless.

’This guy, he really is faking it!’ fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

’All for a little bit of money...’

’He’s completely shameless, isn’t he?’

"Teacher Gui, how’s that ’Tear of the Ocean’ I gave you last time working out?" Gao Neng added, seeing Gui Zian was silent.

"It’s working out great, ahem, ahem..." Gui Zian replied subconsciously, then quickly followed up with a few harsh coughs. "You brat, I’m warning you, acting is fine, but don’t take it too far. Is it really necessary to drag out every match for half an hour to an hour? Wouldn’t it be better to end things quickly and show the strength of a soldier?"

"I can’t go any faster. They’ve all paid. The customer is king! Besides... if I ended the fight in one blow, what would the media do? They turn on the TV and, oh... the fight’s already over? Who would be willing to pay for the exclusive broadcasting rights to my fights then? Don’t you think so, Teacher?" Gao Neng said helplessly.

"..." Gui Zian.

’What could he say?’

’This guy in front of him was as cunning as a monkey.’

’Heaven knows what other stunts he’d pull in the future.’

Right now, Gui Zian could only hope that this was the extent of Gao Neng’s plan. If he cooked up any other schemes, Gui Zian probably wouldn’t be able to stand it.

Just as he was thinking this, Fang Tangtang’s phone rang.

"What commercial? What? Shampoo?! Hold on a sec!" Fang Tangtang turned to Gao Neng. "There’s a shampoo company willing to pay eight million for you to recite their slogan three times before your challenge."

"Tell them I’m willing to say it five times and even wash my hair with their shampoo on the spot, but they’ll have to raise the price to fifteen million!" Gao Neng shot back without a second thought.

"Okay, I’ll ask." Fang Tangtang relayed Gao Neng’s terms, and the call ended quickly. "They agreed. Fifteen million will be transferred over shortly."

"Not bad. What’s the slogan?"

"’Tiantianrou Conditioning Essence Shampoo: Washes, conditions, and fights dandruff—a 3-in-1 for ultimate confidence!’" Fang Tangtang immediately recited the slogan.

"OK. Are their company reps at the academy gate?"

"Yes."

"Have them send over a bottle of their newest shampoo."

"Okay!"

The two went back and forth.

Gui Zian stood to the side, watching them, completely stunned.

’He’s even doing goddamn commercials now?!’

’These two right here, they’re completely shameless, aren’t they? Do they have any dignity left at all? You two may not care about saving face, but the Eastern Capital Military Academy does!’

Just as he was thinking this, his phone rang.

"Sir, hello!"

"Yes, this is Gui Zian. What did you say? The Military Department’s propaganda division wants to make Gao Neng a model example? And publicize his strong willpower? And even feature him in the military newspaper?!"

"Yes, understood. I will arrange a time for him to be interviewed by the Military Department’s propaganda division!"

"Yes, sir!"

The call ended.

Gui Zian looked at Gao Neng. He had worked hard in the Military Department for decades and had only been featured in the military newspaper once. The headline of that report was...

"Eastern Capital Military Academy’s Latest Appointment Notice: Gui Zian Appointed as Vice Dean of the War Academy at Eastern Capital Military Academy."

Other than that, his name had never appeared in a Military Department publication again.

And now...

...his student was going to be in the military newspaper. And on the front page, with a feature interview!

(I originally planned to make up for yesterday’s Chapter, but I have to go to my wife’s family’s home tomorrow for tomb-sweeping and need to get up early... After the Qingming Festival, I also have to go back to my hometown in Hunan. Hmm, those are future plans. For today, I’ll just post this 5,000-character Chapter. I’ll probably be back very late tomorrow. We’ll see if I can write a few thousand extra words to catch up the day after!)