"I knew there was no such thing as a free lunch in this world."
Su Mo's initially decent mood instantly disappeared. After all, the Federation's Fifth Expeditionary Corps consisted of a billion people and so many ships; this was a path to bankruptcy.
"Boss, what should we do now? Should we wait for the Federation to bid on our behalf?"
Sun Duoxiang hesitated for a moment before asking.
"Although we are part of the Military Department, we have independent command authority, and we hold the largest share. We'll handle this payment ourselves; there's no need to burden the Federation. Sun Duoxiang, you should still have some funds, right? Can you manage it?"
After pondering for a while, Su Mo spoke to Sun Duoxiang.
"I can handle it, I know what to do. I'll go bid right away."
Sun Duoxiang quickly responded.
"Go, once I'm done with the current matters, I'll come to find you."
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