The Frenchman, from Total, fell into deep self-reproach. Less than $100,000 for China Dahua Industrial, which means they are out, is the worst feeling.

They are staring at Ibrahim, hoping for a new high standard that will free them from the dilemma of "one trick and one trick".

Takanobu Ito of Ito Trading Company reclined down, trying not to look at Sioux City, lest he show a strong look of envy. Two weeks ago, he wanted to raise the bid by $6 million to $50 million, but it was not approved by the majority shareholder and the president - the Japanese economy is at its best in history, and the rapidly appreciating yen and demilitarized regime allow them to buy the world's resources, and in order to allocate funds most efficiently, Ito Trading Company will not let Ito easily increase the bid.

Eventually, Ito was able to barely increase the bid to 4,650 through a subsidy from Japan's oil department, and based on the information he gathered, there was little chance of winning, as it was.

At this time, seeing Sioux City at the top of the first half of the race with $49.2 million, Takashi Ito's teeth of hatred were about to be bitten out.

He couldn't help but think: If Ito Trading Company had a little more courage, Ito Trading Company would be in first place now. Or, if Sioux City really bids with 55 million, and breaks the chain of funds, and then makes a new bid, it will be even better.

This is the Setan shallow sea reservoir in the UAE!

Takanobu Ito secretly regretted that if he could get the position of the oil field earlier, he would definitely be able to move his father to raise the bottom line of the bid. Thus a large amount of money to fight for oil concessions and target ......

His disappointment did not affect Ibrahim, the rattle-like oil minister, who picked up the tender in the spotlight of the media and continued to say in high-spirited Arabic:

Statoil Hydro, 48.7 million. ”

"Eni Italy. 46.5 million ......"

"Chevron, $47.8 million ......"

The price has never broken through the 49.2 million limit of Dahua Industrial, but Wang Sheng and Zhang Rongsheng are still clasped together. And the tighter the buckle.

They absolutely, absolutely did not want to find themselves in the situation that Total was in at this point.

Denmark's Maersk Petroleum, $48.9 million. "Another heart-wrenching number. It is also the highest offer conveyed by Diab.

Wang Sheng and Zhang Rongsheng looked at each other, both waiting for the last moment.

Ibrahim slowly unfolded the last bid, and under the anxious gaze, his movements seemed to slow down, as if he were a Chinese animation, and it took a long time to say a word: "Petroleos, $45.8 million." ”

Speaking of this, he read all the bids again, and said: "I announce that the one who won the Setan shallow sea oil field in the United Arab Emirates is ...... ...... from China Dahua Industrial Co., Ltd. ......"

Wang Sheng and Zhang Rongsheng jumped to their feet. hugged each other happily, and after silent tears, the two looked at each other, and the frightened two hurriedly separated.

Su Cheng let out a long breath, and suddenly felt dizzy. Hurriedly leaned on the column.

In fact, before bidding, he was in a state of depression, and even because of domestic pressure, he had the idea of bidding for the oil field at all costs.

Fortunately, he stopped the thought.

The 49.2 million bid was successful, not only because the bid got the oil field. And the oil fields were saved. Otherwise, the extra $5 million is likely to ruin the fruit that Sioux City has so hard to plant.

Su Cheng raised his head slightly.

He was enjoying his hard-earned relaxation.

Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Rui lost no time in taking two photos.

"Bang Bang"

"Bang bang".

The belated applause finally rang out.

"Mr. Sioux City, congratulations. Emirati Oil Minister Ibrahim stepped down from the rostrum, reached out to shake Sioux City, and turned around to let the media take pictures.

As a result, a group of reporters hanging the signs of the Associated Press, Agence France-Presse, Reuters, Kyodo News, and Xinhua News Agency desperately pressed the shutter.

At this time, the reporters who can enter the bidding hall are basically at the level of the United News Agency. Other media outlets, such as the Wall Street Journal and The Times, had to step back three rows.

While taking pictures, there are countless questions thrown over.

"Mr. Su Cheng, only 300,000 US dollars higher than the winning bid, what does Dahua Industrial rely on!"

"Mr. Sioux City, do you have the inside information? ”

"Mr. Su Cheng, does Dahua Industrial's entry into the Middle East mean that China has sounded the clarion call to enter the world? ”

"Mr. Su Cheng, how long does Dahua Industrial expect to drill for oil?"

Sioux City kept smiling and replied casually in a short word.

Experienced staff in the UAE only stopped reporters at a certain distance and allowed them to take pictures.

At the same time, a large team of lawyers and accountants also rushed into the chaos and began to prepare for the signing.

These lawyers and accountants all belong to Sioux City. They either volunteered themselves or were introduced to each other by institutions and businesses in the Middle East, and they chose to work for Sioux City at a low price, and during the bidding process, their services were effective and reasonable, and once they won the bid, it meant that they won a long-term meal ticket.

These are the rotting corpses who came with the oil concessions, and they are also participants in the oil gamble, and in this round, they are also the winners of the oil gamble.

The victor enjoys the feast, and the loser tastes the bitter fruit.

Enterprises from several countries, barely completing their polite congratulations, quietly withdrew from the bidding hall, and representatives of other countries looked at Sioux City and the upper echelons of the UAE and smiled, and could only stay below and smile.

The bidding hall could not be calm for a long time.

Once the reporters had taken enough photos, they began to write their first articles and send the pictures and simple text reports back home.

Meanwhile, Sioux City travels to the Emirates Royal Palace to meet with the King and Crown Prince of the UAE.

Although it was only a few words, the rituals at the Emirates Royal Palace were very focused.

When the gas offtake agreement was signed, Sioux City was also among the entourage and found Diab. The latter smiled at him and did not take the initiative to step forward.

Before the sun set, Ibrahim and the head of the United Arab Emirates, once again accompanied Sioux City, returned to the bidding hall for the official signing ceremony.

The two sides sat on square wooden chairs, stepped on the red velvet carpet, and signed their names with five pens each.

After that, Ibrahim and Sioux City exchanged signing documents and completed the official signing ceremony.

Ibrahim hugged Sioux City tightly on the shoulders and accepted the second round of film review, while whispering, "Mr. Sioux City, please be sure to extract oil." ”

"Of course, this is our common desire. Sioux City's voice was similarly quiet, with a smile on his face, as if gossiping with Ibrahim.

Ibrahim did the same, with a cordial look on his face, and said: "Please do not disappoint the ardent hopes of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The Arab world is watching you!"

"I see. Sioux City let go of his palm and declared the ceremony over.

More than half of the company's representatives are still hovering around the audience.

If oil fields cannot be obtained, then oil field cooperation should be carried out to make profits as much as possible, which is the consistent practice of various oil companies.

Takanobu Ito came to Sioux City first, and with great patience and humility, he smiled and said, "Mr. Sioux Cheng, congratulations on obtaining the right to exploit oil in the Setan region. Unfortunately, the large amount of money prepared by Ito Trading Company could not be used, and if Dahua Industrial has an idea, we can talk about it. ”

Su Cheng smiled heartily, but said: "Dahua Industrial is about to start the third round of financing, and Ito Trading Company can participate, but it can only be in the form of a loan." ”

"Ito Trading also has a large number of skilled engineering and construction personnel. ”

"The same is true for China. A smile welled up on Su Cheng's lips.

Takanobu Ito took a deep breath, and although he was unwilling, he could only smile and give up his position to the representative of the company behind.

The red-haired Dutchman, who quickly took his place, stretched out his hand to Sioux City and smiled: "I'm a ...... from Shell"

Next, companies such as Mobil and BP took turns to congratulate, greet, and discuss cooperation.

Wang Rui looked at the groups of foreigners, gathered around Su Cheng, and his heart softened inexplicably, as if he had touched something, and said to himself: "I didn't expect that Dahua Industrial could really win the bid." ”

Li Bing, who came with him, asked softly: "With so many foreign companies, it is not easy to win the bidding." ”

"It's not easy. Wang Rui was full of emotion, and did not explain directly at this time, but said softly: "Look at the golden retriever on the left of Sioux City, at that time, the bidding representative of Mobil in the United States, their company's assets, can buy all the oilfield enterprises in China." And those little devils, Ito Trading is the largest consortium in Japan, and if you launch financing, you can easily get billions of dollars......"

Wang Rui pointed to the members of the delegation he knew, and called them by name, all of which were the names of the countries: France, Britain, Italy, West Germany, Brazil, Denmark, and the Netherlands......

Pointing around like this, Wang Ruicai said with emotion: "You see that the delegation sent by our country retreated without even entering the bidding hall, and competing with these enterprises, just by being famous, can scare people out of order!"

"Then how did Dahua win?"

"Our country is lagging behind other countries, and participating in international bidding naturally puts in more effort, I think, it is nothing more than perseverance, dedication and good luck. Wang Rui shook his head with a smile and said, "Don't you write these into the report, our news, first of all, must be objective, by the way, is the text message sent?"

"Sent it out early. Li Bing was still a young girl, her eyes rolled at this time, and she smiled again: "I want to know now, China National Petroleum Corporation, CNOOC and Sinopec, what will they think when they see our short message?"

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