Chapter 827: Brightstar Corporation (2/2)

Lu Yin had changed his appearance, so Di Nuo had not recognized him.

Lu Yin continued making his way into the office. Since the amount of space taken up by the three sections of this particular office was not very large, he could see the entire space in a glance. There were only seven to eight people in the office, and it did not seem like they were very busy.

“Sir, how can I help you?” A pretty receptionist walked over to Lu Yin and smiled at him as she bowed with a gentle demeanor.

Lu Yin casually replied, “I would like to meet with your manager.”

Lu Yin shook his head. “Isn’t your manager called-” He paused to think about it for a moment. “Leng Yan?”

The receptionist was surprised by Lu Yin’s familiarity. “So sir knows our manager. Please wait a moment, and I’ll inform her.”

Lu Yin nodded, and as he sat down, someone immediately served him a beverage.

Lu Yin took a sip and then looked at his cup with a serious expression. The drink that he had just been served was the same one that he had been given in Amethyst Exchange. If he guessed correctly, then this beverage was one that could not be found in the open market, as it was only specially provided to a very select minority.

He looked around the area. Although there were only a few people around, each and every one of them was a cultivator, and they were all very young and full of energy.

Somebody would occasionally speak up, and it was always in a gentle tone and seasoned manner.

Although this Brightstar Corp. had been acting in a very low-profile manner thus far, through the details that he could observe, Lu Yin could tell that this group truly was more than what met the eye. In fact, their potential seemed endless.

Some footsteps sounded out from behind him, and Lu Yin turned around. The receptionist had returned, and she was leading Leng Yan to see Lu Yin.

Lu Yin was surprised, as he had only met this person by coincidence and that he had not forgotten her name. His memory had proven correct, and Leng Yan was indeed Brightstar Corpation’s Outerverse’s manager. Even if her status could not compare to a chairman that oversaw multiple weaves like Shamrock Enterprises’ Hoffman, she was still probably more important than the manager of a single weave like Di Nuo. Thus, Lu Yin had never expected her to be on Zenyu Star.

Leng Yan walked over, sized Lu Yin up and down, and then smiled at him. “Sir, do we know each other?”

Lu Yin stood up. “You could say that we’re acquaintances.”

Leng Yan’s eyes flashed, and she gestured to Lu Yin. “Let’s head inside for a chat.”

Lu Yin nodded. “This drink is good.”

He did not stand on ceremony and followed Leng Yan into her office.

The two sat down, and Leng Yan smiled at Lu Yin. “You say we are acquaintances, but you look very unfamiliar. I feel that my memory is pretty decent, so has sir altered his appearance?”

Lu Yin nodded and then changed his appearance back to his original look.

Leng Yan was surprised, but then she hurriedly stood up and bowed respectfully. “So it’s Alliance Leader Lu. I was too disrespectful.”

Lu Yin motioned for her to sit down and smiled at the woman. “Manager Leng, it’s been quite a long time.”

Lu Yin looked at the woman. “Why didn’t Manager Leng come to King Zishan's palace when you arrived on Zenyu Star? After all, we’re old friends.”

Leng Yan put on a helpless expression. ”There were simply too many matters demanding my attention, and I never had the time. And when I was able to find the time, Alliance Leader Lu wasn’t around. Thus, we simply missed the opportunity.”

Lu Yin nodded and then looked outside the window.

“Speaking of which, Alliance Leader Lu is my benefactor, and I’ve never had the chance to express my gratitude. I really feel ashamed.”

Lu Yin shook his head. “That was no trouble to me, so there’s no need for it to weigh so heavily on your heart. However, I’m very curious—Brightstar Corp. is a financial titan that spans both the Innerverse and Outerverse, so why do you have such a humble office here?”

Leng Yan sighed. “The Innerverse and Outerverse were separated too suddenly, and we did not make many preparations. Due to that, our cash flow was interrupted, and our business was even snatched away by Endless Borders. We had no choice in the matter, though we were able to persevere, which is already pretty decent.”

Lu Yin did not understand how this had happened. “Since your company spanned both the Innerverse and Outerverse, Endless Borders still should have shown you some face. I just saw Di Nuo leave here as well.”

Leng Yan stared at Lu Yin and smiled bitterly. “It seems that Alliance Leader Lu has some misperceptions concerning the financial corporations of the Innerverse.”

“I’m all ears.”

Leng Yan explained, “Alliance Leader Lu should understand the circumstances of the Innerverse well: there are eight great flowzones, and the great powers of those places are like the heavens as they suppress all others. No matter who it is, if they step out of line, they will be beaten down into place. Financial institutes are no different. We can earn money and reap the rewards, but we definitely cannot stick out, as that will prevent us from being able to recruit powerhouses.”