Chapter 338: Local Conflicts of Interest
Arrogant, strong?
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Tang Bao sneered in his heart and said secretly: "Alan Pena, I hope you don't come to provoke me, otherwise, no matter what kind of identity and background you have, you won't be able to stop my anger." ”
"Boss. Arno's words before he left seem to be a good reminder not to confront Alan Pena, but I think he is deliberately provoking you......" Kate reminded.
"Oh?" Tang Bao was stunned, thinking back to the previous conversation, it was really possible. "Oh, maybe that's the intention. Arno sees Aaron as the biggest competitive threat, and is worried that I will suddenly fall to Aaron, and it is normal for me to use a small gesture to drive a wedge between me and Aaron. ”
"Well, yes, that's right. How did Aaron Pena's side respond, did he really want to clash with Aaron as Arno had expected? ”
"Asley is the president of the Americas Investment Group, so let him have a headache about this." Tang Bao said with a light smile.
"Huh? Didn't Arno say that Aaron would come to us in the next two days? Kate asked.
"So what? Don't forget that your boss isn't something anyone can meet if they want to. Time is precious, and I don't have the time to meet someone who is destined to be unfriendly. If Alan Pena is coming, he will send it directly to Asley for reception. Tang Bao simply said his plan.
Hey.
Arno wanted him to turn against Aaron and fall completely on his side. However, Tang Bao is not a fool, his choice to support Arno does not mean that he wants to go all the way to the dark, which completely offends Aaron. As long as he doesn't come forward in person, there is a lot of room for mitigation when an accident happens.
After all.
Vale is Brazil's largest state-owned enterprise, and its internal competition is not just ordinary business competition, but also involves political games. Not to mention that Arnold does not have an absolute advantage, even if it is directly confirmed as the next president of Vale, but until the last moment in power, there may be changes.
So.
Tang Bao can support Arno, but he must not directly stand up and help Arno fight his competitors. Unless Arnold sits in the position of president of Vale!
……
Less than two minutes after Arno left, Akmin reappeared.
"President Arnold is one of the most powerful vice presidents of Vale, I didn't expect Mr. Tang to be friends with him?!" Akmin said with a smile. It seems to be a very casual conversation, but it is a careful temptation. He was a little unsure of the relationship between Tang Bao and Arnold.
Scold.
Tang Bao smiled faintly and did not explain.
See here.
Akmin didn't get to the bottom of it, changed the topic with interest, and said: "Mr. Tang, it's your first time to come to Brazil for investment inspection, and I'll take you everywhere tomorrow?" Obviously, an agricultural investment and development project is not enough to satisfy Akemin, and he hopes to get more investment from Tang Bao!
"Oh? What are the arrangements? Tang Bao asked.
"Uh...... There are no specific plans. Well, if Mr. Tang is interested in which scenic spot or company, I can prepare it in advance. ”
"Guests are as they please, you can arrange them at will!" Tang Bao said.
"That's good. Tomorrow morning, I will arrange a vehicle to pick you up from the hotel! Seeing that Tang Bao agreed, Akeming immediately said.
"No problem!" Tang Bao nodded.
……
The celebration continues, and occasionally a few savvy guests come over to talk about Paula Tang. Even Kate, Ray, and Natalia, who followed Tang Bao, became the existence of everyone's attention. Tang Bao was a little tired of coping, but as the protagonist of tonight's cocktail party, how could he be embarrassed to leave the venue early.
Let alone.
When Tang Bao first came to Brazil to invest, even if he was the strongest cross-river raptor in history, he couldn't be too arrogant in the face of a group of local snakes.
"Mr. Don, my construction company is the best in São Paulo. You develop a farm in the north of São Paulo, you need to build roads, you need to build all kinds of buildings, and I think we have a basis for cooperation. ”
"Hmm."
"It's not that I'm boasting, but the quality of the projects undertaken by my construction company is guaranteed. For large-scale projects, quality is very important, if you choose an irresponsible construction company, the quality of the project will not only waste money, but also delay the progress of the project......"
"Huh. Mr. Barra, you have a point. However, President Asley is responsible for these things! If you have confidence in your construction company, talk to Asley! Listening to Barra's chatter recommending his construction company to him, Tang Bao couldn't help but say.
"Ah...... Good! Look, did you mention it to President Asley in advance? Barra said.
"No, you don't."
Tang Bao shook his head and said, just kidding, tell Asley in advance, wouldn't Asley think too much? He didn't want to send the wrong signal to Asley.
"Oh."
After Tang Bao refused, the disappointment in Bala's eyes flashed, but his face was calm and kept a humble smile.
"Boss, look...... Who's that coming? Suddenly, Kate gently touched Tang Bao's arm and leaned over to remind in a low voice.
Well?
Following the direction indicated by Kate's eyes, Tang Bao subconsciously turned his head, and when he saw someone coming, he immediately smiled.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Barra, I want to see a friend. You can talk directly to President Asley of the Americas Investment Group. ”
"Good. Then I won't bother you! "Tang Bao has issued an eviction order, and Bara just doesn't have any eyes and knows that he should get out.
As soon as Bara left, Tang Bao's "friend" arrived.
"Mr. Tang!"
Seeing Tang Bao, the other party seemed a little excited.
"Ha, hello, Mr. Huffman. I didn't expect to meet you at a celebration reception hosted by the São Paulo State Government, what a coincidence! Tang Bao said with a smile.
That's right.
Tang Bao's friend is Hefman, the director of the office of the government of Minas Gerais!
"Mr. Tang misunderstood. In fact, I came from Minas Gerais to meet you. The trouble of Pat Mining is almost over, do you think you can go to Minas Gerais to negotiate cooperation? Although Minas Gerais is not as economically developed as São Paulo, it also has many investment opportunities. Compared to the densely populated state of São Paulo, Minas Gerais has more abundant agricultural land, and the price of land is at least 20% cheaper than here in São Paulo, making it ideal for large-scale agricultural investment. Well, we're also going to offer a lot of tax incentives, policy incentives, and more......" Herfman gushed before he could sit down.
Well?
At first, Tang Bao thought that Huffman had just come to talk about Pat Mining, but soon the more he listened, the more wrong it became. Except for the two mentions of Pat Mining at the beginning, the rest of the time has been around the topic of agricultural investment, even comparing Minas Gerais with São Paulo.
This is the rhythm of coming to São Paulo to dig corners!
"In addition to its abundant agricultural resources, Minas Gerais is rich in mineral resources...... "Huffman constantly boasts.
"Hmm."
Tang Bao smiled and nodded in agreement. There is no doubt that Minas Gerais has mineral resources that are a few streets away from the state of São Paulo.
If you want to invest in the mineral field in Brazil in advance, Minas Gerais, which is rich in mineral resources, is naturally impossible to ignore.
Therefore.
Huffman was eager to pull him to Minas Gerais to invest, but Tang Bao would not resist, but was very happy to see it.
"Mr. Tang, I have all the vehicles to Minas Gerais. When do you think you can pass? Governor Piziani is looking forward to meeting you! Huffman asked. When he learned that Tang Bao had invested heavily in agriculture in the state of São Paulo, he was anxious.
Originally.
This should be an opportunity for them in Minas Gerais. However, due to the involvement of Pat Mining, it was snatched away by the state of São Paulo with a slight negligence.
So.
Huffman rushed to São Paulo non-stop, and even sneaked into the reception in order to quickly invite Tang Bao, the God of Wealth, back to Minas Gerais.
"Huh? Back to Minas Gerais...... There's no rush to this. As long as you deal with the trouble of Pat Mining, it won't be a problem for me to acquire it. Tang Bao looked at him left and right.
Not in a hurry?
You're not in a hurry, I'm in a hurry! Huffman roared inwardly. His mission in São Paulo was to invite Don Bao to Minas Gerais!
Huffman wanted to say more, but just then an untimely voice interrupted his plans.
"Mr. Tang, I didn't bother you, did I? This is ......" Akmin asked suspiciously, looking at Huffman to make sure he hadn't seen it.
Forehead.
Huffman fell silent when he saw Akemin, the other party didn't know him, but he knew Akemin's identity. Thinking of running to the other party's territory to dig the foot of the wall, I couldn't help but feel embarrassed. At this point, Huffman was a little glad that Akmin didn't recognize him.
Pity.
He wanted to hide it, but Tang Bao wouldn't let him get his wish. "Huh. Governor Acmin, I would like to introduce you, this is Huffman, director of the Office of the Government of Minas Gerais. ”
Minas Gerais?
Akmin suddenly became secretly vigilant, and although he still maintained a friendly smile on his face, he looked at Huffman with a unfriendly look. "Tonight's celebratory reception doesn't seem to have invited friends from Minas Gerais. I wonder what Mr. Huffman's sudden arrival at the drinking party has to say? ”
"I dare not say much about what Mr. Governor's celebratory reception will be. I took the liberty to come over and just talk about cooperation with Mr. Tang, and I didn't think about anything else. "Akmin's status is much higher than that of Huffman, but the two belong to different local governments, so Huffman is not timid.
Hear the words.
The corners of Akemin's mouth twitched slightly, and he almost exploded in anger, "Mr. Tang is doing an investment investigation in São Paulo, and you officials from Minas Gerais have come to grab business, and you have nothing else to think about...... What else do you want to do? If it weren't for Tang Bao's presence, he really wanted to call the security guard to throw Hefman out.
Call.
Holding back his anger, Akmin maintained his demeanor and smiled, "Heh." Unfortunately, Mr. Tang plans to make further investment visits to São Paulo, and I am afraid that he will not have time to discuss business with you. What's more, São Paulo is the most developed state in Brazil in terms of industry, commerce, finance, science and technology, and international transportation. Well, it is the best place to invest in Brazil because of the concentration of many multinational companies, the business environment, the atmosphere, and the fact that investments can be fully protected. On the other hand, Minas Gerais has backward infrastructure and repeated policies, and I have heard that many investors have been suppressed and bullied by local tycoons. ”
"You...... You talk nonsense. ”
Huffman glared at Akmin angrily, he didn't expect Akmin to be so vicious and discredit Minas Gerais.
"Nonsense? São Paulo has a lot of investors who have withdrawn from Minas Gerais, should you find out and confront them? ”
“……”
Huffman suddenly didn't dare to answer. It is very common for local tycoons to collude with government officials to squeeze out and suppress outside businessmen. Even, Huffman himself was personally involved. However, this is not the only thing happening in Minas Gerais, but all over the country.
Of course.
The business environment in São Paulo is less likely to happen because of its international approach. This is also the reason why Akmin has the confidence to expose it.
on this.
Hefman is suffering and can't say it.
"What is the investment environment in Minas Gerais, Mr. Tang has inspected some time ago, and he should have a certain understanding. I can't guarantee that the investment climate in Minas Gerais is flawless, but it will never happen like what Akmin said. What's more, with Mr. Tang's status, no one dares! The government of Minas Gerais will not allow it either! Huffman said loudly.
"What...... Did Mr. Tang visit Minas Gerais? Akmin was surprised.
"Yes, that's right, and we have reached a certain cooperation agreement, and this time I came here to invite Mr. Tang to sign the cooperation agreement." Huffman smirked back.
Forehead.
Unable to determine whether it was true or false, Akmin turned his gaze to Tang Bao.
"Well, yes. I have some cooperation agreements with Mr. Huffman. Tang Bao said with a smile. However, Governor Acmín, please rest assured that our cooperation agreement will not be affected. Americas Investment Group will not change its strategy to invest in São Paulo! Of course, the extent of the investment will depend on the sincerity of the São Paulo State Government. ”
Hear the words.
Akmin was slightly relieved.
At the same time, he also understood Tang Bao's potential meaning, there are other states that invite him to invest, if the São Paulo state government does not give better treatment, the American Investment Group will not give up São Paulo, but will focus on investing in other states.
“……”
Akmin smiled helplessly in his heart, local competition will harm Brazil's interests, and it is foreign businessmen who are cheaper. However, it is clear and clear, but when it comes to local interests, no one will make concessions. Even Akemin, who knew the stakes well, would never give in.
Because.
He backed down and didn't fight, and it was other states that were cheaper. Instead of praising him for taking care of the bigger picture, the people of São Paulo will blame him for his incompetence.
This is a local conflict of interest!
……
Take advantage of the competition between the two states to fight for more benefits, but you must grasp it well. Seeing the continuous confrontation between Akmin and Huffman, Tang Bao felt that it was almost over, so he stood up to solve the siege and said, "Okay, you don't have to fight." Well, tomorrow's trip to São Paulo remains the same. After the inspection, go to Minas Gerais...... The Americas Investment Group's investment projects in Brazil are not limited to one or two, nor are they confined to one place, and there is no need for them. (To be continued.) )