Standing on the balcony on the second floor of Sentosa at 2 a.m. at 2 a.m., looking out over the neighborhood, you can see the lights and colorful lights indicating that it should be a city that never sleeps.

Zhang Jianjun arranged the refreshments and invited the two bigwigs to come and sit down, and he sat down immediately and said, "Foreigners call it Little Pattaya." Like Pattaya, when the British army was stationed here, they found the island beautiful, and built a military activity center, which gradually developed into a resort. In recent years, the security situation in Singapore has not been good, and because it is often inhabited by many foreigners, it has gradually become a place to hide filth and dirt. The red light district is one of the more famous places. Many foreigners go straight to Singapore when they come to Singapore. ”

Li Lu is as familiar with the history of Sentosa as he is about Pattaya. During the U.S.-Vietnam War, the U.S. military found that the scenery of Pattaya, a seaside town, was very similar to Hawaii, and set up a military vacation center.

Tang Jiu said, "Settling here, the benefits are as prominent as the disadvantages. During the day, Sentosa nominally belongs to the Singapore Police, but at night, it belongs to the triad group. But no one has dared to attack our idea yet. ”

"What's the situation with the local gangs?" Li Lu asked.

"Singapore is a small country, and the place is very small. The biggest gang is the Golden Triangle Gang, drug dealers from the Golden Triangle. Most of these people can't get along in the Golden Triangle, and they run to several surrounding countries, and turn to become middlemen and sellers, they have weapons in their hands, and they are ruthless, which makes the Singapore government very headache. The others are small gangs, and although their power is not large, their tentacles are very deep. ”

Smiling, Zhang Jianjun said, "There is a joke that a tourist was robbed of his luggage under the nose of the police, and the police were helpless. But if you find someone from the Golden Triangle, within an hour everything will appear intact. ”

Li Lu said in a deep voice, "This Golden Triangle Gang seems to have unified the local underworld. ”

"I suspect that the person who kidnapped He Zi is from the Golden Triangle Gang." Zhang Jianjun said, "To find out our situation, the Golden Triangle Gang has this strength." ”

Tang Jiu slightly bowed his head in agreement, "This possibility is the greatest. ”

The Singapore government will soon introduce measures to focus on policing, especially to crack down on drug trafficking and drug abuse. Li Lu is well aware of this, and his purpose of not planning to use force to solve the problem is to make the majority of Chinese businessmen dissatisfied with the current environment, and to prompt the authorities to introduce a crackdown policy earlier, which is beneficial to the business development of Red Star Overseas Company in Singapore.

"He Zi's matter will be discussed when the news comes back. Jianguo, you told me about the port. Tang Jiu pointed at Zhang Jianguo and said.

Zhang Jianjun had already prepared, he opened the notebook on his lap and reported to Li Lu, "Third brother, according to your instructions, we have established an investment company. Over the past year or so, we have made extensive investments in Singapore, with a focus on the port sector. The name of our Red Star overseas company is basically launched here. Three months ago, the Singapore government issued a plan to develop the port, planning to bring in foreign investment to jointly develop it. That's the biggest thing right now. ”

Looking at Tang Jiu, Zhang Jianjun said, "The Japanese are interested in participating in the merger, and Kitajima Co., Ltd. has begun to contact the Singapore government and offered a signing fee of 30 million US dollars, which is very competitive." ”

"Kitajima Co., Ltd." Li Lu frowned slightly, "When did they enter?" ”

"A week after the Singapore government announced the port development outline. Kitajima Co., Ltd. moved quickly, and everyone was surprised. They were the last to enter, but they were the fastest. The British, Americans, who had been operating here for more than a year, turned out to be the first to submit the plan to the Japanese. ”

Frowning, Li Lu said, "The cooperation method required by the Singapore government is a joint venture?" This is not normal. ”

Tang Jiu and Zhang Jianjun glanced at each other, neither of them quite understood what Li Lu meant.

"I don't quite believe that the Singapore government will hand over the development of the port to foreign investors." Li Lu said, "Such a small country even imports fresh water from Malaysia. Their only biggest advantage is the port that occupies a great location. This is the foundation of Singapore's nationhood. It is entirely possible to bring in some foreign capital, but I don't believe that if you say that the initiative is handed over to foreign companies. Kitajima wants control of the port, right? ”

Zhang Jianjun was shocked and said, "Yes, third brother, you haven't read the report yet, how do you know this?" ”

"Because Malacca is the lifeblood of Little Japan." Li Ludao, "Little Japan is also extremely scarce in resources, especially energy, which is dominated by oil, more than 90 percent, which needs to be imported, and the import volume through the Strait of Malacca accounts for more than half." Once this line is cut, little Japan will be in chaos in three months. ”

Tang Jiu said in a deep voice, "The third child is right, the idea of Beidao Co., Ltd. is too naïve, but the price they offered, it is difficult for the Singapore government to refuse. $30 million in signing fees. This is an irresistible temptation for the Singapore government. ”

At present, the Singapore government is so poor that it is eager to sell, and $30 million can even directly solve the budget for a year.

Li Lu said with certainty, "There is something strange about this, and we have to find a way to figure out what the Singapore government thinks." There was no way they could have relinquished control of the port. ”

He thought of something, but it was a vague idea for the time being. Maritime transshipment, oil storage and refining, and port-based services are the backbone of Singapore's economy. In the future, relying on the port economy, it will make great progress in electronics and finance, which is an important means for Singapore to maintain economic growth.

Without control of the port, everything is empty talk. At least the best interests will not fall into the pockets of the Singapore government. At this time, Singapore did not have the strength to carry out large-scale development of the port, and it was necessary to introduce some foreign capital, but they would definitely not hand over control of the port.

In response to such tempting conditions offered by the North Island Company, the Singapore government must have other measures if it wants to eat in and does not want to give up control of the port.

Li Lu vaguely seemed to have grasped some point, but he still didn't have a clear idea.

"Third child, no matter what, let's get involved and get a piece of the pie, in the end, how many resources can we invest. You have to know this. Tang Jiudao.

Li Lu nodded slightly, "The reason why we are in a hurry to expand the scale of the mad demon infrastructure is because of this consideration. Before I came, I had reached a preliminary agreement with Huaxia Waterway Company. In addition to funds, we can invest in engineering construction. ”

"That's good, we have a better chance of winning." Tang Jiu said.

Li Lu suddenly smiled and said, "The Singapore government may not just introduce foreign capital, this situation has to be clarified before making a decision." ”

Slightly stunned, Tang Jiu said, "Then He Zi must not have an accident, her father is an important person who communicates with the government on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce." ”

"He Zi's kidnapping is not necessarily a bad thing."