The biggest feature of Saudi Arabia, or the most eye-catching, is undoubtedly the large amount of high-quality oil resources underground, and the extremely low cost of extraction.

Although oil resources are a good thing, and they are the absolute energy hegemon of the 20th century, for Cheng Yuan, who has mastered new materials and new energy technologies, it is said that the demand is not so urgent.

Many people say that the 21st century is the century of new energy and the era of electricity, and although oil cannot be said to be a sunset industry, as far as the future way out is concerned, it is said that it will be like coal sooner or later, and it will take a back seat.

But in fact, these people do not understand the benefits of oil, oil can not only be used as energy, it is also an important chemical raw material, from plastic bags, asphalt, tires, rubber to perfume, petroleum products have penetrated into all aspects of human life, to put it mildly, who has mastered oil, who has mastered modern life.

Moreover, for the time being, oil is still the absolute main force in the world's energy resources, and it is a force that shapes the direction of the world pattern.

Although Cheng Yuan's technology can overthrow the leadership of oil as an energy hegemon, it will take time, and it will take a lot of money to replace, so at least until new energy technology replaces oil, it is not a good thing to cooperate with oil predators, especially in the Middle East, which are politically weak.

Therefore, it is not only economically beneficial to be friendly with Saudi Arabia, obtain more Saudi oil, get involved in the construction of the Persian Gulf region, and then affect the political direction of Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf regions, but also have a decisive force in the political aspect. Not to mention anything else, if Hua Guo knew that Cheng Yuan could get more extra cheap crude oil, he would definitely raise Cheng Yuan's important surname by half a level.

However, to be honest, Cheng Yuan only has a vague idea of these considerations, and how to play this card well depends on his think tank team.

Cheng Yuan himself does not have an exclusive think tank at present, but his subordinate Vivian has established many more professional think tanks, and they will be used when the time comes.

In fact, what Cheng Yuan didn't know was that the arrival of Abdullah could not be regarded as a complete representation of the will of the Saudi National Oil Company, he was only representing the opinion of one of the departments.

As a country that made its fortune on oil and is very rich, not everyone at the top of Saudi Arabia is aware of the importance of new technologies and how high the impact on new technologies themselves will be. Many of them still think that it will take at least 50 years for new energy to replace oil.

This understanding cannot be said to be wrong, you must know that in the crisis of oil shortage, new energy will inevitably replace oil resources, it is not a recent one. As early as the 60s, due to the beginning of the oil crisis, many mainstream experts at that time said that oil was only enough to be exploited for 50 years, and that the end of the 20th century would be the era of new energy replacing oil resources, but now in the 21st century, oil is still the mainstream energy source, and the so-called new energy is just something that looks beautiful......

This series of events has misled many high-level Saudi officials, making them feel that as long as the price of oil is controlled and the price of oil does not rise too fast, so fast that others must use alternative energy sources such as new energy, then oil will continue to dominate the energy industry for at least 50 years.

This part of the people can be said to be the mainstream of the Saudi oil industry, they have the most resources and the strongest voice.

Only the new generation with fewer resources, such as Abdullah, is more sensitive to the emergence of new technologies, more worried, and more crisis-conscious, or in other words, it is through this worrying crisis awareness to improve their status and voice.

Originally, Abdullah just wanted to come here to get some benefits, such as getting some export quotas for new materials, and buying some construction robots by the way, but he didn't expect Cheng Yuan to give him such a big gift, and he directly wanted to build a new city for them.

There is no doubt that once this project takes shape, then at least in the area controlled by Abdullah, his strength will grow rapidly, and he will also make his status in the family rise rapidly because of the negotiation of this business.

In short, although the negotiation with Prince Abdullah was only a verbal agreement, in many cases such a verbal agreement was more reliable than a paper contract, so everyone was happy. After that, the excited Prince Abdullah wanted to visit the night scene here and experience the nightlife here, while Cheng Yuan wanted to accompany his mother immediately, so he no longer accompanied him, but asked the group's public relations department to send someone to arrange.

After talking to Apdullah, Cheng Yuan began to hurriedly go to his mother's room, and as soon as he entered, he found that his mother was chatting happily with people, and he didn't look like he couldn't wait at all, and the person chatting with her was none other than Zhu Min, who had been promoted to the manager of the public relations department.

Seeing Cheng Yuan coming, Zhu Min stood up first and nodded cordially: "Cheng Dong, you are here." ”

"Hmm." Nodding to Zhu Min, Cheng Yuan immediately looked at his mother, "Mom, why are you here again so soon?" ”

"What, I'm not welcome here?" Zhang Weihong had a flat face.

"Of course not, welcome, absolutely welcome." Cheng Yuan smiled, "It's just that if you come, why don't you notify me in advance, so that I can be prepared." ”

"Hey, old lady look at her son, what is there to prepare." Zhang Weihong shook his head.

"This, what, Mom, are you here for something?"

"Something must be wrong." Zhang Weihong said.

"What's the matter? Can't even say it on the phone? ”

"For your life's work, of course." Zhang Weihong said with a smile.

"A lifelong event?" Cheng Yuan blinked, and immediately felt something bad in his heart.

"Not really." Zhang Weihong continued to laugh, "Son, since the last time you came home, I have thought about it, and now you see, you have achieved this career now, so next, should you start a family as soon as possible, or let us hold our grandson as soon as possible." ”

"Haven't we all said this, don't worry." Cheng Yuan said a little helplessly, "Come and say that Fang Chang, it's okay to talk about it later, I still have to focus on my career first." ”

"What's not in a hurry, what's the long side, can you continue to wait for this matter?" Zhang Weihong was unhappy, "Besides, what is the conflict between getting married and having children and career?" How many people get married, isn't their career better? Mom is just your son, you can't fool us anymore. ”

"This, Mom, actually ......"

"Actually, I was invited to come this time." Zhang Weihong suddenly laughed again.

"Invited? Who? Cheng Yuan was even more confused.

"Who else could it be, of course it's your future mother-in-law, Wenjing's mother."

"Mother Wenjing?" Cheng Yuan was stunned, "You mean, the boss of Chunjiang Tower, Shen Guofang?" Did she invite you? ”

"Well, it's her, of course." Zhang Weihong raised her chin proudly, "Son, this is thanks to you giving me a long face, you are now a person with great ability, not to mention those leaders near us, I heard that even national leaders can call your name, and even sent you a guard, hehe, I heard that the treatment is higher than that of ministerial-level cadres." Hmph, you are so capable, that Wenjing and her mother have to beg me immediately, otherwise, you, the golden beetle son-in-law, will fly away. ”

Cheng Yuan frowned: "Oh, that is, it was really Aunt Shen who called you?" Asked you to come? Are you sure it's her? ”

"Of course." Zhang Weihong smiled and nodded, "Can I recognize her voice?" She personally called me to come over. She said, the child is not young, and she is quite satisfied with you, so she will think about the two families to find another opportunity to sit down and see if the marriage is given. I thought about it, and I was right, although this surnamed Shen was a bit snobbish, but Wen Jing's child was really good and had nothing to say, I smacked it around, not to mention, I have never seen a better girl than Wen Jing. That's it, I'm here just to take you to meet her family. ”

As soon as she said this, Zhang Weihong's mobile phone suddenly rang, and when she saw it, she immediately lit up her mobile phone to Cheng Yuan: "Look, say Cao Ying, Cao Ying will arrive, it is the phone number of the Shen family's sister." ”

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Weihong picked up her mobile phone, walked to the balcony on the side, and waited for a certain distance from Cheng Yuan's side before she made a phone call with a smile. In short, Zhang Weihong's performance is completely different from the situation in the past when he picked up the phone and yelled, regardless of whether there was anyone around, and it was obvious that he paid more attention to the image.

Taking advantage of his mother's time on the balcony to make a phone call, Cheng Yuan looked at Zhu Min and asked in a low voice, "When did my mother come over?" How did it come about? ”

"Auntie has just arrived, and it's been less than an hour." Zhu Min also whispered, "She came by taxi alone, at first, the armed police at the door didn't let me in, she kept saying that it was your mother, and then someone notified me, so I personally went over to pick up my aunt." No, I'll call you after picking up my aunt. ”

"You're doing a great job." Cheng Yuan nodded, "Thank you for your hard work." ”

"That's what I'm supposed to do." Zhu Min said with a smile.

As soon as he said this, he saw Zhang Weihong hurriedly walking over, and said as he walked: "Ouch, son, look at my brain, I am really old, I am so confused, and I can't even remember the better time wrong." ”

"What's wrong?" Cheng Yuan asked.

"What's the matter, isn't it...... Ay? Zhang Weihong suddenly said, "Son, you don't have anything else to do tonight, are you busy?" ”

"It's okay, I still have time with you." Cheng Yuan nodded, "What's wrong?" ”

"Hey, it's not just a matter of the two families meeting for dinner." Zhang Weihong said, "Originally, I made an appointment with the surnamed Shen to have dinner on the night of the 28th, I thought that tomorrow would be the 28th, but just now she called me and asked me why I hadn't gone yet, and I realized that today was the 28th!" In other words, tonight is the time to make an appointment with her for dinner...... Okay son, since you are okay now, hurry up and follow me, it's not good to make people wait longer, it will seem that we are rude! ”

"This ......" Seeing Zhang Weihong holding his hand and about to walk out, Cheng Yuan hurriedly said, "Don't worry, Mom, what's going on?" ”

"It's just an appointment for dinner." Zhang Weihong said, "It was originally an appointment, tonight, in her restaurant, I will take you, she will bring her daughter, and we will meet again." This time, it's much more formal than last time, let's do it this time, but it's really serious, serious, and I want to talk about the marriage between the two of you! (To be continued.) )