The God of Wealth: Her Top Game of Thrones

"Birthday present?" Tang Tang was somewhat curious. "What is it?"

She didn't expect that Edwin would actually take the initiative to give her a gift.

After all, apart from the brief exchange between the two when they were trading the villa, Tang Tang had almost forgotten about Edwin in the more than one month since school started.

There was no way around it. The new country and new learning experience did indeed bring a lot of interest to Tang Tang.

And during this month or so, life has been surprisingly peaceful, without any problems, it has been extremely comfortable.

When Edwin first appeared, Tang Tang was even a little dazed.

"It's called a birthday gift," Edwin said. "Perhaps you could also consider it... a gift of cooperation? You have quite a few laboratories under your name. As far as I know, when you were in China, your laboratories seemed to have collaborated with Chinese officials?"

Tang Tang raised his eyebrows slightly and said meaningfully, "You know quite a lot."

Edwin curled the corners of his lips and said, "Some things are not something I want to know, but something I have to know."

He said, "In the lab, it's probably the safest place for me...at least there aren't any FBI spies here."

Tang Tang tutted, "Dear Mr. Edwin, please don't make yourself sound so miserable, okay?"

Yes, the FBI or other organizations must be monitoring Edwin to some extent, and even invading his living or working environment through some less obvious measures.

But there are two sides to every coin. These surveillances do exist, but it is undeniable that Edwin does enjoy enough privileges.

He is a smart man, so his profit must be more than his cost.

Edwin put the experimental equipment in his hand back on the experimental table, and then a smile appeared in his eyes.

"You're right, dear Nicoletta," Edwin said softly, "but people are selfish. I can get those honors and power without the FBI or anyone else."

So he's had enough, and all this time, Edwin seems to have been the aloof but polite scientist…

"But no matter where you go, the end result is the same," Tang Tang shrugged. "When a country is just a country, it will come up with countless seemingly unreasonable but very necessary measures."

For example, to some extent, preferential treatment and... protection for top talents.

Let’s call it protection for now. After all, science has no borders, but scientists do have borders.

The American district values Edwin and gives him privileges while also monitoring his life and actions.

"I understand." Edwin never said this to others, but Tang Tang's identity had nothing to do with him or the American region, so Edwin said calmly, "That's why I'm still here."

It’s not that he doesn’t want to leave, but he knows clearly that all roads have the same final destination.

In fact, many of Edwin's research results have far exceeded the current scientific level, but he has never made them public.

He didn't want to take it out either.

"Then why are you suddenly telling me this?"

Tang Tang didn't want Edwin's answer either. She said, "Let me guess first..."

"Whether you did it actively or passively... you must have investigated me to some extent," Tang Tang said thoughtfully, "Is it because of something I revealed recently?"

What had she revealed recently? Only one thing.

That is, King and other world-class mercenaries were all surrounding her, and the continuous gunfire on the night of the birthday party also attracted a lot of attention.

"Because I haven't concealed it, I am the owner of the Ashes Mercenary Base." Tang Tang said thoughtfully, considering Edwin's attitude, "But no one can find the Ashes Mercenary Base except me."

"That's why, isn't it?"

Tang Tang asked, "Do you see any possibility in me of escaping FBI surveillance?"

Edwin smiled and whispered, "Your mystery has shown me a bit of unique power."

"And most importantly," Edwin said, "from the details, I see your ambition, my dear."

"I can't make a choice now, but that doesn't affect my belief that one day in the future you will reach a position that no one can imagine."

"My birthday present," Tang Tang interrupted Edwin. She accepted Edwin's invitation, "I'll go get it myself."

"So," Edwin agreed with her, "I'll wait for you in the lab, my dear... Miss Special Assistant?"

Tang Tang shrugged and joked, "Dear Mr. Edwin, don't forget to pay me."

……

The phone call ended and it was almost time for class.

From a distance, Tang Tang saw Edmund and his three companions sitting in the cafe waiting for her.

"Good morning," Tang Tang said, "I'm sorry I was delayed on the way."

"Oh, dear, it's not a big deal," Caroline handed Tang Tang a smoked beef sandwich, "Here, your breakfast."

"Thanks?"

"You're welcome," Caroline chuckled, "and this is the second one at half price."

Only then did Tang Tang see that everyone, including Edmund, Isabella, Charles and Caroline, each had a smoked beef sandwich in their hands.

Oh, no, there are differences.

Let's say Charles has two.

Tang Tang lowered his head and took a bite. It tasted pretty good.

Sandwiched between the soft slices of bread were a dozen or so slices of not-too-thin smoked black pepper beef slices. In addition to the beef slices, there were also lettuce, shredded carrots, pickle slices, and a lot of yellow mustard sauce.

Mm, very very very American.

This is probably the charm of campus life. No matter whether you are the son of the richest man or a child from the slums, at least at some point, everyone has walked the same road, visited the same store, and even eaten the same sandwich.

"Here, your iced American coffee without sugar," Caroline handed Tang Tang a cup of coffee, and then discussed in confusion, "Are Asians more sensitive to sweetness? Oh my God, it seems that none of the Asians I know like to drink sweet things."

Tang Tang took it and took a sip, then tilted his head and said, "At least in China, the highest praise for a delicious dessert is - delicious, not too sweet."

Several people walked together to go to class, eating on the way while discussing the cases that would be covered in the class.

"Have you seen the case materials Professor Ott sent earlier?"

The corner of Charles' mouth twitched. "Are you talking about the printed document that weighs three pounds and has over 3 pages?"

Edmund also remained silent, and only Isabella covered her mouth and chuckled.

Caroline shrugged, "Uh-huh."