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Chapter 1316: AI Deal Sealed, the Hub Boils Over
Chapter 1316: AI Deal Sealed, the Hub Boils Over
Following this, the Figer Council held several more rounds of voting.
The first round, which proposed a price of 5 trillion, did not pass. Many planetary councilors, after crunching the numbers, found the price to be excessively high and voted against it. The approval rate for the first round was only 34.6%.
Afterward, Su Yu made some concessions, slightly lowering his asking price.
Finally, in the sixth round of voting, the offer of 4.2 trillion convinced the councilors, passing with a 50.5% approval rate.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I hereby announce that the proposal has been officially passed," the acting speaker, Lemo, sighed in relief upon seeing the approval rate exceed 50%.
He declared, "Following the passage of the proposal, it is now confirmed that the Figer Council will purchase the Level 4 AI, 'Blue Whale,' from Councilor Su Yu for 4.2 trillion. Once it is verified that 'Blue Whale' has no connections to the rebel organizations or the Crystal Blue Commonwealth and is indeed a creation of the Hymn, the transaction will be finalized. Afterward, ownership of the Level 4 AI 'Blue Whale' will be transferred to the Council and immediately put into use in the Hub and its jurisdiction."
"..."
The councilors below the dais whispered to each other, but most expressed satisfaction.
Su Yu also let out a sigh of relief.
Indeed, the initial price of 5 trillion was a bit exorbitant.
However, securing 4.2 trillion was a reasonable outcome, and it was worth all his efforts.
"Thank you all for passing this proposal," Su Yu said from the podium, addressing the councilors below. "I will hand over the AI Blue Whale to the Council shortly."
He turned to Lemo, "Speaker, to whom should I hand it over?"
"Jared," Lemo replied without hesitation. "As mentioned earlier, Jared's team has the deepest expertise in AI research, and he is the most suitable for this task."
"Agreed," General Daland nodded.
"No objections," Banker Soren added.
"Jared is the best choice," President Glenden concurred.
Jared was the only top-tier scientist recognized by all the stellar beings. So far, he had not joined any faction and maintained a neutral stance with his team.
Despite his neutrality, he managed to maintain good relations with all major factions. Without Su Yu, he might have been the "star" of the Figer Hub.
...
Su Yu looked down and saw Jared smiling at him. It was a harmonious smile, with Jared's eyes radiating a friendly aura.
Jared was very curious about Su Yu, as this up-and-coming star had completely overshadowed all his contemporaries, including himself.
However, Su Yu was not particularly moved by Jared's smile, mainly due to his appearance.
Jared was a red-skinned human with an exposed brain that emitted an eerie red glow. His appearance was not one that inspired much goodwill.
Thus, Su Yu simply returned a polite smile.
"Councilor Su Yu," Lemo concluded, "I suggest you remain in Haminis City until the investigation report on AI Blue Whale is complete. While I agree with your assessment that AI Blue Whale is unlikely to be from the rebel organizations, it's better to be safe. By not moving around freely, the Council can better reassure the public."
"Understood," Su Yu nodded.
"Very well, then today's council session is adjourned," Lemo addressed the camera and the councilors below. "To summarize today's meeting... (omitted 400 words)..."
With Lemo's summary, the council session officially ended.
However, before the session concluded, as soon as the approval rate surpassed 50%, the entire hub erupted in excitement! The live broadcast of this council session peaked at 70.3 billion viewers, with the majority of the hub's residents tuning in. This was not just a historical record but the biggest event since the fall of the Hymn!
In various cities across the star zones, residents were discussing the event with great enthusiasm:
"So, is AI Blue Whale really from the rebel organizations?"
"It's not impossible, but it's highly unlikely. I think Su Yu's reasoning makes sense; the rebels wouldn't be that stupid."
"I agree, but let's wait for Councilor Jared's verification."
"Speaking of which, even at 4.2 trillion, I still think it's expensive. We're talking trillions here!"
"Trillions... I've never even reached a billion in my lifetime. I have no concept of 'trillions.'"
"Councilor Su Yu is really raking it in! First, he sold the corpse of a planetary dragon, and now a Level 4 AI..."
"Has anyone summed up how much he's made?"
"In total... 4.2 + 0.55 + 0.6, that's nearly 5.5 trillion! And he did this in just two years!"
"5.5 trillion... wow, he's richer than some stellar beings!"
"If I were a space pirate or a rebel, I'd find his home planet in a heartbeat. He's a cosmic cash cow!"
"Hope he doesn't make a fortune and then lose it."
...
The hub was filled with a cacophony of voices.
Haminis City, where the Blue Star Mercenary Group's headquarters was located, was also in a state of chaos.
Sitting in the meeting room, the high-level members of the Blue Star could easily sense the city's excitement. The headquarters building was already surrounded by many residents, and now even more were pouring in from all directions, creating an increasingly loud and chaotic scene.
The high-level members of the Blue Star were also extremely excited.
"4.2 trillion!" Yunchong Madi's face was unusually flushed, a rare sight. "No wonder it's Chief Ke; this is incredible! I never thought he could make such a huge profit this way!"
Fujikawa Chika tilted her head in thought, "Once Chief Ke's strength improves, he can reclaim control of Blue Whale... it's a win-win!"
"This solves our farming plan," Aijie, one of Su Yu's main wives, her eyes shining. "I was wondering how to allocate resources for the plan, but with 4.2 trillion, it will accelerate the process by leaps and bounds! Chief Ke did a fantastic job!"
(End of Chapter)
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