The battle of crude oil was won, and so was the battle of Forex.

The Italian business and economic circles are all voices singing the praises of Contini, and some people even put forward the ...... that "the president saved the finance, the economy, the party, and the country at the moment of crisis", but as soon as this sentence was proposed, Contini not only did not laugh at it, but seemed very unhappy, and all the newspapers published the news that the leader was "wise and far-sighted and decisive in decision-making", or the gossip that the Leader's Guard descended from heaven to control the top management of the Bank of Siena, and at most talked about the acquisition of crude oil by the United Group. But there is no mention of Contini's contribution to the crisis.

Old Chiano also felt strange, according to Contini's previous character, he would never have such an attitude, but this time Contini's answer was very solemn: "Father, what kind of person is the leader, you know better than me, he needs you to do things, but you can't exceed his limelight......"

Old Ziano nodded, and then sighed: "What you said is right, but you are too fake, it seems a little unnatural, of course the leader has his own considerations, and he also has his own character and temper, but it doesn't mean that he can't see the truth, your approach is a bit low-level." ”

"I can't be more high-profile, at least I can't give the leader the impression that I still want to be high-profile." Contini sighed, "I vaguely heard rumors that the leader intended to make me the deputy secretary of foreign affairs, in charge of foreign affairs. ”

"What's the problem?"

"I can't hold this position."

"Why?" Old Ziano said strangely, "The Minister of Foreign Affairs is the leader himself, and being a deputy minister is equivalent to being a minister, although you have enough level in the party, but after all, you still lack a little seniority, being a deputy minister is conducive to the transition, and you can become a minister in a few years, and the leader also said that I should be the head of the Great Fascist Committee, and I considered that the package of projects of the Ministry of Communications was still in its infancy, and it did not have much effect, so I said that two years would pass." ”

Contini shook his head: "I can't be the deputy minister of foreign affairs, especially the deputy minister who is the leader and the minister, then I will be very passive, my current identity is still the president of the United Group and the secretary general of the party, I can give orders and exert influence on domestic affairs at any time, political, economic, and military I can be contaminated, once I am in charge of foreign affairs, I often have to run outside, representing the image of the country, how can I express my opinions on domestic issues and deal with them?" Having me as Foreign Secretary would disconnect me from the domestic package, which is extremely disadvantageous. ”

Old Chiano was stunned for a moment, then nodded slowly, thinking that what his son said made sense, and now he was also in trouble, and he didn't know how to get through this problem, and finally asked, "Then what do you want to do?" ”

"Go on a tour!"

"Tourism?" Old Chiano was taken aback, "There are so many things in the country, you don't care about traveling?" It's worse than being a foreign secretary. ”

"Of course I can't go on a tour alone, so I'm here to ask for your help......" Contini unhurriedly put together his thoughts, "I was supposed to take Ida there this summer, but because of the two economic battles that caused the situation to change, I couldn't take her out, of course it's a pity, although she herself has no complaints, but I can't be indifferent, I have to take her out...... Second, the Far East has undergone drastic changes, and the situation in China has become completely different, which is an opportunity for me; Third, my absence is a light foreshadowing, and more importantly, you have to help me get the rest done. ”

"What's the matter?"

"House, car, road......"

Old Ziano couldn't help but wonder: "Just kidding...... You are much richer than me, and you want me to get you a house and a car? Aren't you cheating on me? ”

"I'll give you the money, but you have to set the mood up......" Contini blinked and smiled helplessly, "After I come back from the Far East, I'm going to get engaged to Ada!" This thing must be done vigorously, and the scene must be created. ”

"That's right! Betrothal! Betrothal! Old Ziano clapped his palms excitedly, "This idea is good, this idea is good!" Son, you have the level in the end, and you can think of such a trick! ”

Contini sighed and shook his head, not knowing what to do.

"Alright, alright...... Engagement is not a beheading, don't be so sad, I also like Ida's child, and I don't have such a princess disease, I think it's good, you take her out for a walk, and I'll handle it for you when you turn around...... You will come back after the New Year, and you will be satisfied! ”

"It's too early, I'm going to go out for half a year, it will take 2 months to go back and forth on the Far East Road, how can I have enough for 3 months, I plan to spend 6 months, travel around the world, first to the Far East, and then go to the United States via the Pacific Ocean, and at the beginning of next year, United Oil will be listed, and a round trip may not be enough for 6 months."

"Six months?" Old Ciano paused for a moment, "You don't care about the work of the United Group?" ”

"With Uncle Antonio here, I believe there will be no problem, in the past six months, we will focus on maintenance, and do a good job of the relevant plans in a safe and stable manner, and then go public - listing is a very important job, and at the same time I have to contact the tycoons in New York, ready to sell the Libyan oil fields at a good price, and the price will at least triple on the current basis."

"3 times?" Old Ziano was taken aback, "Are you crazy? Libyan oil fields are currently producing less than half of Algeria's, how can it be tripled? ”

"That's because I didn't reveal all the information, I will gradually release these benefits during this period, in the process of Italy reserves will be built more or less, and at the same time the United Group will continue to build momentum, the tycoons must understand that even if the oil production and storage of Libyan oil fields are the same as those of Algeria, Libya should be given a higher premium - this is a political premium!"

Old Ziano nodded: "Since you have thought about it, then do it." By the way, how much are you going to spend on getting engaged? ”

"This is a headache for me, in fact, I don't need to spend money at all, just the congratulatory gift will pay for itself......" Contini thought about it seriously, "Forget it, prepare 2 million." ”

"Is 2 million a little less? Your status ......"

"Father, $2 million is a lot......"

Well, it turned out to be dollars! The elder Chiano also felt that he had been defeated, why did his son now talk about the fact that the unit of measurement for money is the dollar? And the unit of gift-giving is a few - one is equal to 100 ounces of New York souvenirs!

After leaving the old Ciano, Enzo drove the car to send Contini back, but heard the latter wave his hand: "Do you know where Ida studied?" ”

"Know ......"

"Take me there, but it's best not to alarm too many people."

"Absolutely."

Thirty minutes later, Ida was delighted to see Contini: "Brother Calais, why are you suddenly free to see me today?" ”

"This, it's been a long time, let's go to the movies?"

"But it's not the weekend...... What movies can there be? ”

"Miss, whatever movie you like to watch...... Enzo blinked, "I'll have the special screening room of the Union Cinema open right away......"

"Forget it, don't be so troublesome, I'll walk with Ada."

It was already past 8 o'clock, and Contini took Ada's hand and walked past the window one after another, followed by more than a dozen bodyguards vigilantly guarding him......

"Brother Calais, you're a little weird today...... Is there something bothering you? ”

"It's a little bit ...... Feeling tired. ”

"You're not feeling well? Do I need to see a doctor? We have a good doctor on duty in our school......

"No, my heart feels tired."

"Tired...... Ada's eyes flashed, "My father didn't say this, you are so much younger than him, why do you look old-fashioned?" ”

Contini thought to himself: only a small part of the reason for his tiredness comes from the outside world, and most of it comes from Mussolini, but he can't say this publicly. Instead, he said: "I want to go outside and relax, this year is so hard, I haven't even gone out on vacation in the summer, I feel like a robotic ......"

"That's as it should be, you came here just to talk to me about it?"

Contini nodded: "I want to go to the Far East......"

"Oh......"

"I want to take you with me to ......"

"Really?"

"Really!"

Ida almost jumped for joy, but then her face was full of sorrow: "But there are a lot of classes in medical school, and this year they are all important classes. ”

"It doesn't matter...... You can keep learning. ”

"Continue?"

"I mean, I can take two medical school teachers with me to the Far East......"

Ida instinctively expressed her displeasure at this proposal, she was not happy to go on vacation and attend classes, but Contini's words also made sense: "I have to take care of some official business during the day, and there may be no one to accompany you, so you can let these teachers teach you at that time...... Get some critters to experiment on, so you don't feel bored, and you can set your own ...... after class."

In the end, Ida agreed, it was boring to be unattended, and she used to like Contini's life secretary Monica to accompany her, but now she understands - Vivian and Adriana have warned her more than once that she can't let beautiful women dangle in front of Contini anymore, even if Contini is strong, there will inevitably be times when she can't bear it.

"However, you seem to be very eager for me today, and I am not prepared for ...... at all," Ida laughed, "You give me the impression that you are secretly doing foreign business outside, and then trying to elope with me." ”

Contini touched his nose: "Is that so?" Maybe I shouldn't have taken you there? Should I bring a movie star or model with me? ”

"You dare!" 17-year-old Ida was rarely tough for a while, and after a while, she softened again, "Even if you elope, I'll go with you......"

"Okay, pack up, I'll leave in 3 days, I'll let my father say hello here, leader."