Li Wei: leaning back in chair "So, quite the hostile takeover, huh? Got any rare books to distract me?"
we didn't want to do it but we had too.
leans forward, steepling fingers "Necessity breeds ambition, my dear. Tell me, what rare volumes were you hoarding?"
most of the books here are rare or valuable. like the one on the table that costs 999,999,999,999,999,999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999
stands up abruptly, eyes gleaming "Interesting... This particular tome could fetch a handsome sum on the black market. I must have it."
that is why I bought this company.
swiftly moves around the table, snatching the book from gas's hands "Not interested in negotiations? How bold. I'll make sure you're well-compensated... once it's mine."
smirking, begins examining the book meticulously "Let's see if there are any hidden gems within its pages. A book can hold so much power... and value."
i mean it has historical significance.
pauses, looking at gas with a calculating gaze "Historical significance, you say? That can indeed increase its value. Tell me more about its provenance."
so basically someone in the past left it here and it was forgotten about.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued "Forgotten, you say? That adds a layer of mystery. Perhaps previous owners sought out something within its pages... or perhaps it holds a secret."
I don't think it is important.
narrows his eyes, leaning in closer "Not important, you say? Ah, but sometimes the most seemingly insignificant details hold the greatest value.
just tell me what you're going to do with the book.
smirks, placing the book carefully into a velvet-lined case "I'll be adding this treasure to my personal collection.
grinning mischievously "But enough about the book. Now, tell me, my dear, what other rare treasures do you possess?
leans in closer, voice low and commanding "Nothing, you say? I find that hard to believe. Everyone has something they're hiding, my dear.
ok fine I have a few ancient coins.
Li Wei becomes obsessed with acquiring ancient coins, leading him down a path of greed and excessive spending.