Chapter 248 Infernal Affairs Is All About Excitement! (6K Votes Requested, Please Follow Up)

Sato hurried to the place arranged by Lawrence.

"Sato, this is Liam from the Ministry of Energy. He will take you to this rare earth transaction."

After hearing Lawrence's introduction, Sato quickly bowed to him.

"Mr. Liam, please give me some advice! We are going to bid for the Mountain Pass rare earth mine this time. Do we really have a chance to win it?"

A sly look flashed in Liam's eyes, and he twitched the corners of his mouth and said, "You don't have to worry about this. Since you are interested in the Mountain Pass rare earth mine, you can participate in the bidding. We have the same position, and the mining rights are given to you." , we are actually relieved.”

"Thank you Mr. Liam, which bar should we drink at tonight? I'll cover all your and Mr. Lawrence's expenses!"

"Hahaha, that's not necessary. We don't dare to commit trouble at this juncture. You should have a good rest today. We will go to the auction site early the day after tomorrow!"

After Sato left, Lawrence said to Liam: "Why do you want them to participate this time?"

"You find it incredible too?"

"There was nothing we could do about it. The other party kept complaining that they had no use for rare earths. You know their situation there. They had no rare earth resources at all and could only purchase them from everywhere. After they found out about the shooting of the Mountain Pass rare earth mine, they went everywhere to make connections. Finally, Isn’t it up to you?”

Lawrence said in confusion: "I thought you would refuse. After all, Mountain Pass is the world's number one rare earth mine. I didn't think you would want a group of lackeys to get involved."

"Reject for what? Once you reject the other party, the other party will start looking for other people to intercede."

"Since they want to participate in the auction, let them participate. There are no rules. Anyone who participates in the auction can get something."

Lawrence suddenly understood.

"Since Sato is accompanying the runner this time, what about the remaining companies? Have you done a good job of backing up?"

"Of course it's done. Except for Sato, all the companies allowed to participate in the auction this time are our domestic companies."

"You are indeed our own company. There are no Chinese shareholders among the shareholders, right?"

"Don't worry, we have reviewed every company. As long as there are Chinese people, they will not be allowed to participate in this auction."

"That's good. As long as no Chinese people are involved, I'll feel more at ease."

"We have screened all companies, including MPMO companies."

"MPMO company? I remember it was not established by JHL Capital and QVT Capital?" Lawrence said with some surprise.

"JHL Capital and QVT Capital are both domestic capitals. They have participated in Pfizer's merger and acquisition case before, so there must be no problem. However, they have introduced a new capital this time, and the other party is a Singaporean company, so I investigated .”

"How is this company?"

"It's a serious Singaporean company, and its chairman Li Chok Tong is also a native of Singapore."

Lawrence breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this and said: "That's good, there is no problem. I can cooperate with JHL Capital and QVT Capital. I believe they have also done a good job in the investigation."

"Yes, so I said you don't have to worry this time."

"Your department should focus on the negotiations with the Mosang tribe!"

…

"Mr. Li, the auction will start the day after tomorrow. Do you want to go to the site?"

Li Chok Tong blew out a smoke ring and said, "You go ahead. Whether this matter can be handled depends on you."

James smiled and said: "Mr. Li, you are really a Buddhist. Why don't you attend such an important auction?"

"With you here, what should I worry about? Isn't your strength obvious to all?"

The two were sitting leisurely in the black and gold-toned office talking, when Li Chok Tong's cell phone suddenly rang.

"Mr. Li, have you turned on the ringtone on your cell phone? I remember you had turned it on silent before?"

A strange look flashed in Li Chok Tong's eyes, and he immediately smiled and said: "There have been a lot of things going on at the parent company recently. I was afraid that they would not be able to find me, so I turned on the ringtone on my phone."

"I'm going out to take a call."

After James heard this, he quickly said: "No problem, I'll wait for you here."

After Li Chok Tong calmly walked out of the office, he took out a mobile phone that no one had ever seen before.

"Hey, are you MPMO company?"

Doubt appeared on Li Chok Tong's face, and he asked: "Who are you?"

The other party seemed to be stunned by his question. He paused for a few seconds and then said: "It doesn't matter who I am. I hope to cooperate with you on rare earth resources."

"Who are you?" Li Chok Tong frowned.

"Your customer, I need rare earths now, I wonder if you can provide them?"

"It's possible, but it will have to wait at least a year."

After Li Chok Tong said these words, the person opposite was a little stunned: "You have to wait for a year, are your efficiency so low?"

"Forget it, how did you develop the rare earth business at such a snail's pace? In this case, there is no need for us to cooperate. You are not professional at first glance."

After saying that, the other party hung up the phone.

Li Chok Tong listened to the tone of the other person's words and gradually thought of someone he had heard of.

That genius who speaks without caring about other people's face.

Now that the other party has made this call, does that mean that the person above has already reminded him?

It should be, otherwise this phone would never ring.

That genius wants to cooperate with rare earth resources. It seems that there is a business need.

In this case, his arrangements have changed for the next thing.

Li Chok Tong straightened his suit, hid his mobile phone, walked into the office and said to James who was looking at the documents: "I will participate in this auction."

James looked at the other party in surprise and said, "Mr. Li, didn't you just say you wouldn't participate?"

Li Chok Tong thought to himself that he didn't know that his phone would ring just now. Can he be blamed?

Before making a phone call, he was still timid and worried about being exposed. However, the situation changed after receiving that call.

He knows that there is a group of people who are ready, and now he can let go and do it!

Infernal Affairs is all about excitement!

"There are many strong opponents to participate in this auction, so I'm worried that we won't be able to win Mountain Pass!"

James smiled happily and said: "You can just say that. There is a lot of capital participating in the auction this time, and the three of us need to work together to complete this auction!"

…

After making the call, Luo Yao felt that Chou Guoren's company was indeed unreliable. He threw away the phone and went to find Zheng Yang.

"Gong Luo, did you call the number I gave you?" Zheng Yang asked as soon as he saw Luo Yao.

"I tried, but it was of no use. The other party said that the supply would take at least a year."

After Zheng Yang heard this, a smile appeared on his face: "One year later? That's soon. Mr. Luo, I don't recommend that you rush to find other replacements now. You don't need to do this for the next few days. .”

"No matter? No matter where do we get the rare earth mineral resources?"

"Okay, let's have a meeting in a week to talk about this. Do you think that's okay?"

When Luo Yao heard this, he had no choice but to nod.

After he returned to the room, he felt that he could not wait like this, so he called up Little Moss and began to say: "It is too troublesome to cooperate with foreign companies on rare earth resources. It is easier to purchase the mining rights directly."

"The existing rare earth mining rights abroad have basically been determined. For a novice like me, there is no chance to compete. What about the others?"

"For example, a rare earth mine that has no confirmed mining rights?" Luo Yao thought of this and immediately asked Xiao Moss to investigate.

[Mr. Luo, we have currently searched for a tribe named Pula Province called Mozang, and their rare earth mining rights are under negotiation. 】

"Still negotiating? Does that mean it hasn't been decided yet?"

"Is there any bid?"

"Yes, Ni Hong's representative bids 60 billion U.S. dollars. He wants to win the exclusive mining rights. The U.S. representative's current bid is 50 billion U.S. dollars."

Do you all play such a big game?

You must know that the Mozang tribe is also a very poor household in Feizhou.

60 billion U.S. dollars is definitely worth the combined GDP of this country for five or six years.

Can the other party not be moved?

More importantly, Chouguo also participated.

According to the Chou country's style of robbing and buying, can the Mosang tribe withstand it?

Luo Yao didn't know the local situation, but the Zambi tribe, which was adjacent to the Mosang tribe, definitely knew.

General Serach of the Zambi tribe is one of the buyers of his company's products. It is easy to find out about this kind of thing.

"Little Moss, help me contact General Serach."

[Received, dialing in progress. 】

"Mr. Luo? Is there anything you need me to do?" General Selah said as soon as he answered the phone.

He had been working with Luo Yao for several years, and Luo Yao basically never took the initiative to call him, so this time he guessed that Luo Yao had something to do with the call.

"I want to ask you about the rare earth mines of the Mozang tribe."

"You are talking about this matter. I have heard about it. Now Chou Country, Ni Bang and your Hua Country have sent people here. Everyone wants to buy their mining rights, but now the old General Corey has not Decide."

"Well, I want their mining rights."

Luo Yao was sitting on the chair in the office, thinking about the thorny issue in front of him. Rare earth mining has always been a difficult topic. Their leading technology has never set foot in this field. To independently mine rare earths, it is undoubtedly a difficult road. and risky road.

Therefore, after being able to obtain the mining rights, he will definitely have to cooperate with the authorities.

When it comes to where the world's most complete rare earth industry chain is, it's hard to find another place besides China.

"Mr. Luo, this matter is not easy to handle now. Ni Hong has spent a lot of money trying to control the Mo Sang tribe, and Chou Country is no exception. They are currently putting pressure on Lao Keli."

"After all, someone else paid a big price. I think it's impossible for old Corey not to be tempted."

"Money or technology, what will old Corey choose?" Luo Yao asked directly.

Selah was stunned and asked in disbelief: "Mr. Luo, are you going to...?"

Don't want to pay?

"Resource exchange, I will provide technology to assist them in infrastructure construction. Do you know about the smart city of big dogs? They can also reach that level, but the prerequisite is that they give me the mining rights." Luo Yao said straightforwardly.

Serach's Adam's apple slid up and down, unable to believe what he heard.

This Mr. Luo actually wants rare earth minerals? !

And it's so direct? !

This young man is indeed quite crazy!

The rare earth mines of the Mozang tribe are being stared at by the Chou Kingdom and Ni Bang. Isn't this trying to seize food from the tiger's mouth?

Smart City?

This is the most advanced model for urban operations in the world. Even rich countries are using it. Are the conditions so high? !

The excited Selach couldn't help but said: "Mr. Luo, can I exchange with you? We have copper mines! If you need it, I can give it to you directly. You don't have to fight for it!"

Luo Yao:......

Thank you so much.

But they don’t have a shortage of copper for the time being, so why do they need so much?

"Let's put away the copper mine first and we can cooperate later. I need the rare earth mine now."

"Well, after the matter is settled, you will also be able to enjoy some of the benefits."

Luo Yao knew that Selah would not work for free, so he wrote him a bad check.

He hasn't thought about the specific benefits yet, but according to Serach's situation, there should be a lot of things missing.

After hesitating for a few seconds, Serach agreed.

When dealing with Luo Yao, he knew that no matter what, the other party would never cheat him.

After Serah ended the call with Luo Yao, he said to his subordinate Apu: "Help me arrange a meeting with Lao Ali immediately."

"As you command General!"

…

Zheng Yang came to Lao Zhou's office.

"Chief Zhou, our people have now been divided into two teams to operate. The Mountain Pass side still needs to wait until tomorrow to get the results. As for the Mosang tribe... Cai Yue is still following up."

"Then you call me now. I want to know the detailed progress."

After Zheng Yang heard what Lao Zhou said, he picked up the phone and called Cai Yue who was far away in the Mosang tribe.

"Cai Yue, how's your discussion going?"

"Old Corey is hesitating."

"Now that both Nihong and Chouguo have offered high prices, Old Corey is hesitant to cooperate with them." Cai Yue sounded anxious.

Zheng Yang frowned and said, "How much did you pay?"

"Now the highest amount has reached 60 billion U.S. national currency."

Zheng Yang was silent.

Now that the Mountain Pass mineral rights are about to be auctioned, they can no longer come up with any extra money.

"You have a good chat with old Corey and see if it's feasible for us to cooperate on other projects in the future."

"I can only talk to him. Now I am afraid. Ugly people do the same thing."

"No, we are the best at infrastructure construction. The Chou Country will definitely not be willing to do it if they find it troublesome."

After hearing this, Cai Yue said: "Then let me try again. The hope may not be great, because I heard a news that Nihong will have to pay more."

Zheng Yang and Lao Zhou looked at each other.

"Don't worry about that. It's normal for them to want mining rights. After all, they don't have a rare earth mine yet."

"We used to sell a lot at low prices, and they bought in large quantities. Now except for the contents in the warehouse, everything else is gone."

"We'll talk to old Corey on our terms and see how he reacts."

After Cai Yue got Lao Zhou's order, his head got bigger.

"How can it be so easy to convince old Corey? The other party is really short of money, so using money is the most direct way."

"When I was young, I was like crazy. I kept raising the price. It seems that they are serious about it this time."

Cai Yue pondered for a while, knowing that this negotiation would be a difficult challenge.

Poverty makes a person realistic, and the same goes for old Corey. It seems that their team needs to come up with some powerful chips to convince him.

"We have to find a way, we can't be helpless." Cai Yue called the people in the negotiation team together and said.

Cai Yue's words set off a wave of thinking and discussion in the negotiation team.

Everyone knows that this negotiation will not be easy and requires full preparation.

"What leverage do we have that we can use to convince old Corey?" one member asked.

"Maybe we can provide some other resources, such as technical support or marketing." Another member suggested.

"We can also consider improving the interests of both parties through cooperation, rather than simply giving money, starting from the aspects of infrastructure, agriculture, mineral development, communication technology and logistics trade systems." Cai Yue added.

"The Mozang tribe is very short of money. You should know this very well. Correspondingly, they have not developed in these fields."

“In terms of infrastructure, we can provide technical and financial support to help improve their transportation, water conservancy and other infrastructure.” One member suggested.

“For agriculture, we can jointly develop agricultural projects to improve the yield and quality of their agricultural products,” another member added.

"In terms of mineral development, we can cooperate to develop potential mineral resources and share the benefits of mining." The third member continued.

"As for communication technology and logistics trade systems, we can provide advanced technology and management experience to help them build more efficient communication and logistics networks. Isn't Linghang Technology good at this? We can cooperate with them then." Another Members also put forward their own ideas.

Cai Yue's eyes lit up when he heard this.

"You are right. Adding Pilot Technology to our bargaining chip will definitely attract the attention of old Corey!"

"Report! Captain Cai, we just received news that Xiaori has increased the price to 100 billion ugly coins!"

Hey!

Cai Yue's expression changed and he immediately stood up from the chair. The chair slid back and made a harsh sound.

"What? They actually increased the price again? They set this price because they want to compete with other participating mermaids, right?"

"If you can come up with 100 billion ugly coins, what chance does anyone else have of winning?"

"Team Cai, we have to give it a try whether there is a chance of winning! What if old Corey chooses us?" one member said.

When the others heard this, they all had expressions of impossibility.

"Unless old Corey gets mad, it's more like that." Another member concluded.

Cai Yue frowned, wondering if they were going to fail this time?

According to the latest survey data, the total reserves of the rare earth mine of the Mozang tribe exceed 18 million tons, which is rich in medium and heavy rare earths. According to their development technology, it is expected to produce up to 33,000 tons of rare earth essence every year. Mine out!

How many aircraft and cannons can be made from these rare earth concentrates?

Cai Yue thought about it for a while, then his heart changed and he said, "Let's make a plan first, and then we'll try it again!"

…

After General Serach made an appointment with Old Corey, he came to visit Old Corey with some gifts.

"Hey, you old guy, you are really in high spirits during happy events. You are in much better spirits than the last time I saw you!"

Old Corey smiled heartily and replied: "You old guy, your mouth is faster than anyone else!"

After Old Corey asked the other party to sit down, he continued: "You don't know our pain. Before, our per capita daily income was only 1.6 yuan. Now with this rare earth mine, we can finally live a relatively better life." What a good life!”

General Serach showed a hint of relief after hearing what Old Corey said.

"Old friends, I understand your situation. Rare earth mines are a hope for you, but they are also an important resource for the entire Blue Star."

Old Corey nodded, expressing understanding.

He knew that the mining of rare earth minerals was of great significance to the development of all aspects of Blue Star.

So he was hesitant.

"To tell you the truth, Xiaori has already raised the price to 100 billion ugly coins to buy our mining rights."

"100 billion? Isn't this a joke? How can they handle such a large amount of money?" Serach's eyes showed a mixture of envy and disbelief.

"Well, they promised to pay 50 billion upfront when handing over the mining rights, and the remaining 50 billion will be paid after the first year of mining."

"The remaining 50 billion? Old friend, don't be deceived by them. When you were young, your words sounded better than the last."

"Well, so I'm very hesitant. If Xiaosheng wants to deceive us, we won't have any advantage to go to them and argue with them."

"Not only do they not have any advantage, do you believe that those people will do even more shameless things in order to hold on to their mining rights? If they collude with people from other countries and beat them up, who are you going to ask to reason?"

When Selach mentioned it, old Corey couldn't laugh anymore.

"Then what should we do now? As you said, it makes sense for us to cooperate with Chou Country."

Serach thought to himself, wouldn’t this opportunity come?

He quickly said: "Have you ever thought about cooperating with Linghang Technology?"

"Is this the company you bought the drone from?"

"Yes, it's that high-tech company."

Old Corey listened to Serach's words and thought for a moment before replying: "Leader Technology is indeed a powerful high-tech company, and their drone technology has a high reputation in the industry. However, we are too poor. , we simply can’t afford their products.”

"Old Corey, don't be impatient. This matter can actually be discussed." Serach cheered up as soon as he heard that there was something going on.

"Don't you have rare earth minerals in your hands now? Have you ever thought about cooperating with them?"

Old Corey shook his head and said, "This won't work. Our rare earth mines have to be sold for money. When we have money, it won't be too late to cooperate with them."

"Have money? Old Corey, haven't you thought about what you can do if you have money under your current conditions?"

"Looking for people to repair various facilities!"

After hearing Old Corey's answer, Serach sighed and said: "Old Corey, you are too short-sighted to do this. Although you have rare earth mines in your hands now, you have nothing in your country. This is not Do I still have to spend money?”

"By the way, are you planning to spend money to build it?"

"Chinese." Old Corey said honestly.

Serach smiled and said: "In the end, you have to spend money to find Chinese people for help, so you might as well go to Linghang Technology early. As long as they can cooperate with you, do you still lack technology and facilities?"

"Do you know the smart cities of big companies? They were built by Linghang Technology and a group of Chinese companies. Mr. Luo of Linghang Technology said that as long as you are willing to give him the mining rights, he is willing to help you change this place."

"Mr. Luo is launching a smart city project, and Chinese companies will definitely join in, so you don't have to worry about anything at all!"

A smart city like a big dog? !

Old Corey's eyes widened, thinking, is this daydream something he can do?

At the same time, Cai Yue brought the negotiators near Lao Corey's office.

"Excuse me, is it convenient for Mr. Corey now?" Cai Yue asked the secretary.

"He is currently receiving guests. It is temporarily inconvenient. Please wait on the sofa over there!"

Cai Yue's heart inexplicably accelerated its beating speed.

At this juncture when receiving guests, could it be Ni Hong's people?

Cai Yue was just thinking when she heard someone speaking loudly.

"Is old Mr. Corey here? We on the Mudong side would like to discuss it with him."

Cai Yue felt that the situation was getting worse and worse.

p.s. I’ll finish writing here today and will update again tomorrow~