nucmednet Chapter 938 What are we discussing?
Chapter 938 What are we discussing?
"What are you discussing?" the boss asked, puzzled.
Zhang Hai took out a scroll from his pocket, unfurled it, and showed it to the shopkeeper. "This is a new card game, and I hope you can make it for me. You see, this game is not only fun, but it can also attract a large number of players."
The shopkeeper's initial excitement gradually turned to seriousness as he looked at the scroll. He flipped through the card designs, his brow furrowing slightly. "Mr. Zhang Hai, while this game is very creative, some of the content seems problematic. It might cause some unnecessary trouble, and I'm worried..."
"You refuse?" Zhang Hai's voice was calm and composed, his eyes showing no emotion.
The boss hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded. "Yes, I refuse. Some of the card designs are too complex and could cause unnecessary confusion. I can't take that risk."
Zhang Hai wasn't angry; he just smiled gently. "Alright, in that case, let's leave it at that." He put away the scroll, turned, and left.
Zhang Hai's gaze remained calm, the sharp light in his eyes unwavering despite the shop owner's refusal. He stood quietly in the shop, listening to the owner's explanation, his face expressionless. The owner flipped through the card designs in Zhang Hai's hand, his brow furrowing, before finally stopping and looking up at Zhang Hai with a serious expression.
“Mr. Zhang Hai, I have seen your design proposal,” the boss’s voice was deep and firm. “The content involved is too sensitive, especially the skill ‘Endurance’ of the Raikage of Kumogakure in your card. This will anger the Land of Lightning and may even cause unnecessary diplomatic conflicts. Furthermore, there are too many God cards in Konoha, and the image designs of other villages may also cause controversy.”
The boss's eyes were wary as he added in a deep voice, "While you're right, this card has huge market potential, I can't risk the village's future for the sake of making money. As a member of Konoha, I can't create cards that might provoke discontent from other countries."
Zhang Hai was not angry. He looked coldly at his boss and replied in a low voice, "You are a businessman. Businessmen pursue profit, don't they? You should understand that there is always a balance between making money and protecting your own interests." His tone remained calm, but it subtly revealed a hint of challenge.
The boss gritted his teeth and insisted: "Making money is a businessman's goal, but I can't do things that are harmful to Konoha for short-term gains. If you want me to make this card, it means I have to risk breaking relations with all countries. I can't agree to that."
Zhang Hai's eyes narrowed slightly; he sensed a different emotion in his boss's resolute attitude. Despite his boss's keen business acumen, he still prioritized Konoha's interests, which surprised Zhang Hai. For him, profit was always the top priority, but his boss had made a different choice on this point.
“It seems you’ve made your decision.” Zhang Hai’s tone was slightly somber. “I understand your position, but I must remind you that a businessman’s principles should not be swayed by emotions.” He paused briefly, his eyes sharp. “However, if you insist on not doing this deal, you will miss out on a large sum of money.”
The boss raised an eyebrow, realizing the matter was far more complicated than he had imagined. Zhang Hai didn't rush to leave, and Scorpion remained silent, seemingly having already foreseen the upcoming changes.
Suddenly, Scorpion chuckled and walked towards the boss. He spoke casually, a hint of amusement in his voice: "Boss, you just said you couldn't compromise, but I remember you recently had a daughter, right? You should know that doing business is more than just transactions; you have to consider many more possibilities." Scorpion's words were like a sharp knife, precisely cutting into the boss's Achilles' heel.
The boss's expression changed instantly. He stood up abruptly, clenched his fists, and shouted angrily at Scorpion, "You're threatening me!"
Scorpion's face showed no sign of tension, only a cold calm. "A threat? Just a reminder that if you continue to refuse, you may pay a price you cannot bear."
The boss's anger quickly turned into panic. He grabbed a ninjutsu scroll from the shelf and pointed it at Scorpion and Zhang Hai with a frantic expression: "You dare threaten me! I can use ninjutsu to protect myself!"
Scorpion's eyes flickered slightly, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth. "Do you think the scroll in your hand can withstand me?" Scorpion's voice was unhurried, yet it pierced the boss's heart like a cold, sharp blade.
The shopkeeper's hand trembled, and the ninjutsu scroll fell to the ground. His expression grew even more anxious as he realized that the two people before him were not ordinary businessmen, but beings who could decide his life or death in an instant.
Zhang Hai stood calmly to the side, not in a hurry to act. Instead, he spoke again: "Boss, I know you're determined, but your insistence might cost you more. We don't want to hurt your family, especially since you just had a daughter. Look, she's so young; how can we let her become a sacrifice?"
A flicker of panic crossed the boss's eyes. His gaze widened, and his body trembled slightly. "What do you want?"
Zhang Hai smiled slightly, his tone becoming calm: "What we need is your cooperation. I won't harm your daughter, nor will I involve her. You just need to create this card, slightly adjust its content to avoid causing too much trouble, and I will give you a generous reward. You can provide a better life for yourself and your family, and you don't have to worry about Konoha's influence affecting you."
Scorpion calmly analyzed, "The influence of this card goes far beyond mere entertainment. It will rapidly expand throughout the market, and once it's produced, it's bound to cause a sensation. It might even attract the attention of Konoha's Anbu. Boss, considering this, you'd better join our side."
Zhang Hai nodded and added, "The future of Konoha is full of uncertainty. Today's cooperation may be your only chance."
A struggle flickered in the boss's eyes. He had initially wanted to uphold his principles, but faced with Zhang Hai and Scorpion's unyielding stance, he understood he seemed to have no other choice. Nevertheless, he maintained a last shred of dignity: "You won't hurt my daughter, will you?"
Zhang Hai responded gently, "Of course not. Our goal has always been cooperation, not harm."
Scorpion coldly analyzed from the side, "Boss, cooperation isn't a bad thing; on the contrary, it's for your own and your family's better life. Do you understand that?"
The boss was silent for a moment, then finally lowered his head and said in a heavy tone, "Alright, I agree. But I have one condition—you must guarantee that neither I nor my family will be threatened in any way."