Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 838 - 794 Great Undertaking
Chapter 838: Chapter 794: Great Undertaking
Chapter 838 -794: Great Undertaking
Hearing Zhao Xinglong’s words, Nie Zhenbang was visibly delighted. After all, more than a decade of friendship was not just for show. Moreover, there had always been a mutually beneficial relationship between the two of them, strengthening their bond even further.
Of course, this was also a form of exchange of interests, but by now, their friendship had far outweighed their mutual benefits.
“What are you even saying? Once you guys arrive in Bashu, you naturally must follow my arrangements. Here’s the plan, you wait, and I’ll immediately arrange for a car to pick you up. My secretary, Li Jupeng, who you all know, is already waiting at the airport and will be there shortly.” Nie Zhenbang cheerfully ordered.
Tianfu Grand Hotel
The Presidential Suite was the room Nie Zhenbang had booked for Zhao Xinglong, Liu Kun, and Li Hua. Nie Zhenbang rushed to the hotel, and in less than half an hour, under Li Jupeng’s lead, Zhao Xinglong, Liu Kun, and the others had already walked in from outside the hotel.
In Zhao Xinglong’s hands were big and small packages. As old buddies meeting up, the atmosphere was naturally very relaxed and enjoyable. Liu Kun sprawled himself onto the sofa the moment he entered the room. Li Hua also sat down, picked up a Panda cigarette from the coffee table, and sniffed it exaggeratedly, saying, “Tsk tsk, the smell of the cigarettes here at Brother San’s is something else. This flavor… It truly lingers.”
Nie Zhenbang also started mock scolding, “Hua, you little rascal, you’re making fun of me. With your current ‘making a bucket of gold a day’ status, can’t you get your hands on these cigarettes? Stop talking nonsense.”
Meanwhile, Zhao Xinglong placed his collection of packages on the coffee table, smiling as he said, “Brother San, I brought you some things from Africa this time.”
With that, he took out an eye-catching, shining diamond from a bag. It was about the size of a ping pong ball. Zhao Xinglong chuckled, “Brother San, this is a cut diamond, for the sister-in-law. The craftsmanship is absolutely top-notch. The diamond weighs around 56 carats. In terms of purity, it’s slightly less perfect. It was a gift from the tribal chief when I was there.”
Then, Zhao Xinglong pulled out an exquisite box. Looking at Nie Zhenbang with a somewhat mischievous smile, he said, “Brother San, this is a lion’s penis from the African savanna. It’s said to be an excellent tonic for virility. Brother San, you handle countless affairs, exhausting your mind and body, take care of yourself.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the room erupted into laughter. Liu Kun, now curled up on the sofa, looked at Nie Zhenbang and laughed breathlessly, “Brother San, I have nothing to do with this. This represents only Zhao Xinglong’s personal views and opinions. Li Hua and I bear no joint responsibility or consequences.”
Nie Zhenbang’s mouth twitched slightly. There wasn’t much he could do with these guys, and he chuckled, “Alright, I’ve brought you over this time primarily to discuss two matters with you.”
When it came to serious business, everyone sobered up. They knew when to be serious and when to joke around, a measure Zhao Xinglong and the others were quite adept at.
All three sat up straight, and Zhao Xinglong spoke, “Brother San, whatever it is, just tell us. As long as it’s within our power, we won’t hesitate.”
After a pause, Nie Zhenbang nodded, pleased with Zhao Xinglong’s and the others’ attitude, and said, “The first matter is that here in Bashu Province, we have a Jiesheng Group.”
In the presence of his brothers, Nie Zhenbang didn’t mince his words, looking around at the three before speaking solemnly, “This Jiesheng Group, they’re no good. The flood dike in Xingzhou City below Bashu is shoddy work through and through. But, embarrassingly, the main people from Jiesheng Group are still at large. They’ve played me for a fool this time, and I will not be courteous anymore.”
In front of Zhao Xinglong and Liu Kun, Nie Zhenbang was straightforward and spoke frankly. Life by the river makes for wet shoes; these things didn’t bother Nie Zhenbang at all. Within the system, there are many concerns, but this was no shame; even Director Shen had his frustrations, let alone himself.
To the side, Zhao Xinglong and Liu Kun also looked a bit angry, showing no signs of looking down on Nie Zhenbang. After pondering for a moment, Zhao Xinglong spoke, “Brother San, what do you want us to do?”
At this point, Nie Zhenbang’s expression grew stern, and he continued, “This time, I don’t expect you to take action, only to make an appearance. All the funds will be borne by me; what you need to do is make sure that Jiesheng Group can’t secure any construction projects from now on.”
“Big brother, this Jie Sheng Group in Jingcheng, who’s actually pulling the strings behind it? Any clues?” Liu Kun began to ask.
Nie Zhenbang shook his head. This was something he had also been pondering. In Jingcheng, people from different circles knew each other quite well. Everyone generally knew what others were doing. However, the person behind Jie Sheng Group remained a mystery, which puzzled Nie Zhenbang.
As the conversation reached this point, Nie Zhenbang spoke solemnly, “Who they are is not very clear, but judging from the way they handle things, their status isn’t that high. You can rest assured and go ahead with this matter.”
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Li Hua, listening at the side, nodded slightly in agreement, “Big brother is right. From what I see, it’s the same thing. The descendants of Jingcheng’s families, whether from younger generations or ours, generally know the rules about what should and should not be done. Considering the strength and capabilities of these families, there’s no need to take such a risk. At most, they might just have the backing of a department-level background.”
For Zhao Xinglong and others, covert operations were the least of their concerns. In fact, Zhao Xinglong would hope for such actions, as it would provide the perfect opportunity to keep a firm grip on the issue. If the other party dared, Zhao Xinglong and his people had plenty of means to make it a problem for them. Being outside the system had its advantages. One could act less restricted than those within the system.
After discussing this matter, Nie Zhenbang went on with a smile, “Xinglong, I heard that you’ve formally entered the mining industry in Africa?”
Speaking of his main business, Zhao Xinglong immediately showed an excited expression and looked at Nie Zhenbang, “Yes, I have. We are planning to establish a joint venture mining company in Lesotho to fully develop the diamond mining and processing industry there.”
Li Hua, however, smiled and said, “Big brother, you might not know, Lesotho is listed by the United Nations as one of the least developed countries with scarce and barren natural resources. It’s the kind of place where even birds won’t lay their droppings. On this trip, the king of Lesotho was almost ready to appoint Xinglong as his son-in-law.”
Liu Kun joined in the laughter, “Xinglong came back and described the situation there in detail; they also suggested that my Minnong Group should invest there, which kind of tempted me.”
At this point, Nie Zhenbang laughed again, “Xinglong, Kun, this is one of the reasons I called you here. Investing abroad is a brand-new developmental strategy and direction. In our country, the two of you, plus An Bang, can already be seen as ‘tall trees that catch much wind’. Neither of you work in the system, so troubles might be inevitable in the future. I support your international ventures. However, I also want to tell you, as the saying goes, ‘The poor shouldn’t clash with the rich, and the rich shouldn’t clash with officials’, and it couldn’t be truer. When investing abroad, you may not harm others, but you cannot let others harm you. I think it’s best to cultivate a group of loyal individuals in the local government departments. Only then can you stand invincible.”
Nie Zhenbang’s words completely stunned Liu Kun, Zhao Xinglong, and a third. His big brother’s advice was incredibly bold. Controlling the government of an African nation was something they had never even considered.
Zhao Xinglong frowned too. He had chosen a career in business because he disliked political games. With this suggestion, it felt like going back to old habits. If he knew it would come to this, why had he bothered putting in so much effort? According to his family’s plan, he could have simply gone through the motions within the system, which would have been much easier.
However, Zhao Xinglong had to admit that Nie Zhenbang made a lot of sense. Regardless of one’s status and background in their own country once outside, they were nothing more, at best, than a person with a bit more money and connections than the average person. To say they carried significant clout would be an overstatement.
After a moment of silence, Zhao Xinglong nodded, “Big brother, do you think it’s possible?”
Nie Zhenbang waved his hand dismissively, “Nothing is impossible. If you don’t act, there won’t be a chance. But if you decide to go ahead, I believe there will definitely be a successful way.”
With that, Nie Zhenbang couldn’t help but tease with a smile, “Xinglong, the three of you should seriously consider my suggestion. No matter how much money you have, you need equal power for protection. Without it, no matter how much wealth you amass, you become just like meat on a chopping block, at the mercy of others, chopped whenever they please. If done right, perhaps in five or ten years, you both could serve as foreign heads of state.”
Nie Zhenbang’s words made the three ponder deeply. As descendants of influential families, they had been exposed to these kinds of scenarios since childhood, and his words struck a chord. It was like now, if not for their family background and social status, Minnong Group and Longhua Mining might have long since changed ownership.
After exchanging looks, Zhao Xinglong stood up and declared solemnly, “Big brother, we’ll do it.”
PS: Starting tomorrow, I have a class reunion. It’s been ten years since graduation and our first major gathering. The updates might be unstable. I will try my best to maintain consistency. My dear brothers and sisters, please forgive me. (.)
