Chapter 331: Neutrality
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The nine-star flag flew over the Panu Islands, and people cheering the new regime took to the streets to celebrate the arrival of freedom and the rebirth of the country as if celebrating Christmas and Chinese New Year's Eve.
Midday.
In the dining room of the presidential palace, Jiang Chen and Zhang Yaping sat on either side of the long table.
Lunch is a lamb curry risotto with a strange coconut aroma that has a South Asian flavor. And Zhang Yaping's table is a steak and a glass of coconut milk. In the face of regime change, only the chef in the entire presidential palace is the most calm.
"The Americans threw an olive branch to us, hoping that we would join their camp and said that if we continued the pro-American policy of the previous regime and issued a declaration in favor of their international position, they would increase the aid loans to us. While laboriously breaking down the steak with a knife and fork, Zhang Yaping talked to Jiang Chen about today's state affairs.
Jiang Chen didn't raise his head, and said without tactfulness, "Decline." ā
"But that's 10 million dollars. Zhang Yaping's expression was a little reluctant, and he said with difficulty.
After all, that's 10 million dollars, and even if it is distributed to each islander, there are 500 dollars, and all they need to do is say a few words in front of the media, and not many people listen to them anyway, this is just a palm-sized archipelago, and all the islands are not as big as a province in neighboring Australia.
Jiang Chen raised his head and glanced at Zhang Yaping angrily, "Someone paid you to scold your mother, what are you doing?"
There is no need to think about it, with the face of those Yankees, they are nothing more than trying to win over a group of Southeast Asian hooligans to advocate the threat of China's rise to neighboring countries. The Panu Islands are located in the southeastern part of the Philippines. A thick-skinned person can also be regarded as a "neighboring country" participating in it.
Zhang Yaping shook his head vigorously, but silently added in his heart: How much does it depend on
"That's 10 million dollars. My future people have a monthly profit of two or three hundred million US dollars, and I will lend you a little bit of money if you are missing. "I took a slow bite of fried rice (risotto). Jiang Chen said slowly.
Just use the land to pay off.
"Ahem, can I understand that you are showing off your wealth?" Zhang Yaping said with a wry smile.
The Panu Islands have just enacted a tax cut to spur economic recovery, but the funding gap remains wide. The mess Edward had created now needed to be filled by their successors.
"I just want to give you a little bit of confidence. The reason why I chose this place is naturally because I am optimistic about the development prospects here. Jiang Chen said lightly.
"Johnny Group has declared bankruptcy, and the 10 billion dollar project has also failed, what prospects are there here?" Zhang Yaping's expression was a little bitter.
At first, he rose up with enthusiasm, but now that he has been elected president, he has realized the hardships of governing the country.
"Nope. I'll just do that project. ā
Zhang Yaping looked at Jiang Chen in surprise.
"Ten billion dollars, can you get it?"
"I believe that there are many banks that are willing to lend to Future People International. Jiang Chen said confidently.
This is true, even in China, many banks went to Xia Shiyu to beg her for a loan. Future People International's current liquidity is $1.5 billion, which is more than five months of revenue. Although this $10 billion is a bit scary, I believe it is still easy to get it if the shares of Future People Technology are pledged.
What's more, in fact, less than 10 billion dollars were used.
"Are you really willing to borrow $10 billion for this small island nation?" Zhang Yaping looked at Jiang Chen in disbelief and asked.
"Of course, I believe that this will bring me no less than 100 billion returns. ā
Hear the words. Zhang Yaping gasped.
He really couldn't imagine how this small island country, with a GDP of no more than $100 million and a population of less than 20,000, could create a value of 100 billion dollars.
"With all due respect, I find it difficult to understand the vast expanse of the Panu Islands. But there is no oil. Can you point me out, even if it's to draw me a pie. Zhang Yaping smiled bitterly.
"What do you mean? First, the territorial waters of the Panu Islands are close to the equator. ā
"Close to the equator?" Zhang Yaping's eyes widened, "Do you mean tourism? It's hard to recover $10 billion in 10 years, right?"
"It's a little difficult to explain to you. Anyway, it's good that you remember what I said. He put down the spoon in his hand. Jiang Chen got up slowly.
The equator has many benefits, and it's not just tourism. Take the space elevator, for example. For non-equatorial countries, this is a no-brainer. This kind of technology that appeared in the fifties of the twenty-first century, Jiang Chen still has a great deal of confidence in getting it to this side of the world.
"Are you ready to leave?" Zhang Yaping also put down the knife and fork, and raised his eyes to look at Jiang Chen, who was about to leave the table.
"There's something going on, and I'm full. ā
"By the way, if it's another country'sā"
Jiang Chen stopped, turned around and smiled, "Abide by neutrality and have friendly exchanges." You know what I mean. ā
Zhang Yaping sighed helplessly, "I understand." ā
"Do a good job and maintain your image as a clean and honest ruler. At the end of your term, I will give you a pension. ā
"I don't need your pension, I just hope that you will carry this country to prosperity as you promised. ā
Hearing this, Jiang Chen glanced at Zhang Yaping with some surprise.
In these days, there are really not many people who can calmly refuse the temptation of money.
After a pause, Jiang Chen said softly, "Of course, I promise." ā
If all goes well, in five years, it will become an island that people all over the world yearn for
In the shade of a tree outside the presidential palace, a blue Lamborghini was parked there, with Aisha in the driver's seat. A gray sports vest outlines a beautiful curve, and a pair of sunglasses is inserted in the collar of the chest, which is quite the artistic conception of a beauty of a fanxiang car, attracting pedestrians to turn back frequently.
This Lamborghini was originally Johnny's car, but now it belongs to Jiang Chen.
Although a person is dead, there is no escaping sin. After the court convicted Johnny of 17 charges, he confiscated all of his property in the Panu Islands to replenish the state treasury. His luxury cars, mansions and two yachts in the Panu Islands were all listed for auction in Australia, and they were almost won by Jiang Chen after only raising their cards twice.
After all, it is a relic, and the rich are afraid of death, and it is a bit of bad luck to use the things of people who have died unexpectedly. However, Jiang Chen didn't care much about these fictitious things, he was a complete materialist.
Pulling the car door, Jiang Chen sat in the co-pilot.
Picking up her sunglasses and hanging them on the bridge of her nose, Aisha put her hand on the steering wheel and looked sideways at Jiang Chen.
"Where are you going?"
"Go to the construction site of Linhua Group. ā
Nodding slightly, Aisha expertly started the car.
Leaning back on the comfortable seat, Jiang Chen looked at the scenery flying by outside the window, wanting to keep these scenes in his heart as much as possible.
It's an indescribable feeling, and some time ago he was on the move, but now he is the master of an entire archipelago. This is his kingdom, where no intrigue can plot against him, and no one can reach out to his company with a shy face.
Perhaps tired of watching, Jiang Chen turned his gaze back into the car and looked at Aisha, who was concentrating on driving the car.
Sunglasses and a small vest, this cool shape looks very eye-catching, and I always feel that various styles of clothes are suitable for her.
As if sensing Jiang Chen's gaze, Aisha's cheeks were slightly red, and the corners of her mouth were slightly hooked.
She enjoyed the sight.
Although she is not yet married, she already recognizes him as her husband in her heart. As a traditional Syrian bride, she has a view of her husband as the whole of her life (to be continued). )