The Most Powerful Brain in the Interstellar Space

Chapter 475 Transition
On the way, the other person asked her without any hesitation which authority Aaron had given her for the discount card.

...This person really knew. Jiang Hui answered honestly.

The other party told him that this was indeed an order from his grandfather, Frank Hillman, who was probably worried that Aaron would be too busy dealing with that mess to handle this matter, and even reminded his grandson to remember to deliver the card to Jiang Hui. Unexpectedly, Aaron delayed until the next day and then personally handed the card to Jiang Hui, which showed his sincerity.

The Hillman family certainly takes this matter very seriously.

Hillman also told Jiang Hui that this card was the highest level of discount card that non-core senior executives in their group could get, and it was usually only issued to important partners.

In addition to these discounts and seminars, Hillman Group also invites these individuals to its annual online and offline appreciation events, which can almost be considered the entry-level requirement for the raw materials industry.

Jiang Hui was right; the gift was indeed very valuable. Compared to direct monetary value, the resources it contained were immeasurable. Such a thing, coveted by countless people in the materials industry, ended up in the hands of a mecha manufacturing novice like her.

Faced with Hillman's incessant talking, Jiang Hui fell silent, feeling inexplicably heavy-hearted, even more so than when facing Aaron Hillman.

Actually, she wasn't afraid of Aaron. After all, she was an experienced person, and she wasn't a child anymore, having lived through those years in her previous life. After her parents passed away, she lived alone in society, going through year after year, and had gained some experience in dealing with people. Plus, in this life... she had seen quite a bit.

She felt she shouldn't accept such an expensive gift from the Hillman family, but that didn't mean she was afraid to accept it.

Jiang Hui knew that relationships between adults weren't that simple. The Hillman family's feelings weren't just simple gratitude; there was something else involved—perhaps they saw her value or hoped she would help Hillman, which was why they sent such a generous gift.

By accepting the offer, she signified her choice to establish a connection with the Hillman family, marking the first time she had truly built a network of connections since arriving in interstellar space. This would be advantageous whether she joined the military or became a mech pilot in the future.

But it was different with Hillman. This child's heart was always pure. Although he was still young and somewhat naive, his feelings for her were not mixed with anything else.

Jiang Hui genuinely helped him as a good friend, even though the Hillman family didn't have the resources, and even though they didn't offer any reward... because her initial intention was simply to help Al Hillman as a person.

But after she accepted the gift, she felt a little different. It wasn't that she felt sorry for it... she just felt inexplicably uneasy.

Jiang Hui didn't want this friendship to be mixed with any other interests. She thought that if Hillman showed a different opinion, she would rather not accept this generous gift.

To everyone's surprise, this kid not only showed no sign of anything amiss, but even went so far as to "sell out" his own business. Well, not exactly sell out... anyway, he told them a lot of details about the discount card.

He even told Clarence and the others that if they didn't buy much, they could get a 50% discount by registering their cards directly with him.

He even told Jiang Hui not to use the 60% off card, and that if she didn't need to buy much, she could just have him buy it for her, as he was happy to help his friends.

Jiang Hui: ...You spendthrift. Huan Xian probably couldn't stand it anymore and subtly reminded the other party to be careful and not reveal too much, lest his family find out and he get scolded.

To everyone's surprise, this man not only didn't shut up, but also proudly told his friends that his grandfather had called him yesterday to praise him for making a group of good friends, saying that his father "only grew old but not wise, and didn't know how to guard against others, which resulted in him suffering a setback," and so on. He also urged him to study hard, saying that he would give him a big red envelope at the end of the year.

Jiang Hui, Clarence, and Huan Xian: ...

What a family of three generations! They all seem to have completely different styles.

However, perhaps it was Hillman's interruption that completely dispelled the strange thoughts that had accumulated because of yesterday's incident, and the group returned to a normal atmosphere.

The group building Aaron mentioned is located in the first ring of star 732. Their group's real headquarters is of course in the central star sector, but due to the development of the family business, they have been developing in this permanent star system in recent years, and their children have also grown up here. Therefore, the branch on star 732 has also developed quite well, and is considered the second largest branch after the central star sector headquarters.

This kind of place is naturally located in the first ring road of the city. After they finish their business there, they can also take a stroll around the first ring road, killing two birds with one stone.

Hillman was excitedly planning where they would go that day on the spaceship. The other three had no objections; after all, he always had more ideas than them when it came to having fun.

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As soon as they arrived at the company's front desk, someone immediately led them upstairs, presumably because Aaron had made arrangements in advance.

They were greeted by a manager-level employee, whose status was quite high, judging from the attitude of the others.

However, the other party was very polite and even somewhat respectful. They did not brush them off just because they were children, and explained very carefully to Jiang Hui and the others the resources and relationships represented by the discount card.

Compared to Aaron's nonchalant attitude or Hillman's erratic thinking, this staff member was truly professional. They explained in great detail the resource modules linked to the discount card, the correct usage, and some precautions and taboos.

In reality, these cards are merely invitations; the real importance lies in the subsequent verification process. Once successfully verified, the discount card becomes linked to her identity. Afterward, she can enjoy corresponding discounts at any of Hillman Group's affiliated stores, and she will receive formal invitations to related events. This is a crucial mechanism for the Hillman family to maintain its external network.

This was the true internal procedure. Jiang Hui clearly remembered what the other party said and then completed the certification process according to her instructions. The process was exceptionally smooth, and Hillman and the others quietly stayed by her side; nothing unusual happened throughout the entire process.

Afterwards, the manager invited them to lunch at the company restaurant, but Hillman had other plans, so they politely declined.

Clarence, however, had heard that the group was launching a new material and was curious, so he wanted to go and see it. Hillman, of course, had no reason to refuse this rare request and immediately led his team to the product display area.

(End of this chapter)