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Volume III Aftermath 33 Who is your own person?

"That island is so strange, there is no betel nut, why is it called betel nut?" Laura looked at the island not far away and asked, her Chinese was getting better and better.

"Originally, the island was full of betel nut trees, which were later cut down, but the beautiful name of Penang has been handed down." Situ Nan explained with a smile.

In his previous life, Situ Nan had a distant relative who lived in Penang, so he had also been to Penang a few times, so he also knew a lot about the history of Penang.

Revisiting the old place, don't have a feeling. Past and present, Penang is a very unique place in Situ Nam's mind. It is the only overseas city dominated by Chinese, and the Chinese population in Penang accounts for the majority, which is the only one in the world. When I came to Penang, I felt the same as in China.

Penang is located at the crossroads of East and West, where Eastern and Western civilizations blend to form a unique Penang character. There are not only a large number of Western buildings, but also Chinese buildings that Situ Nan was very familiar with, and even some ancient buildings in the Ming Dynasty style have been preserved.

The high raised eaves, the blue bricks and glazed tiles, the yellow skin and black eyes that can be seen everywhere, and the kind but not very well-understood Hokkien language all made Situ Nan excited.

From the moment he arrived in Penang, Situ Nan liked it here. Like a pearl embedded in the Malay Peninsula, Penang's natural scenery, abundant resources and colorful culture have deeply attracted Situ Nan.

"Honey, you'll love it here, we're going to have a great time here. Go down, I think Lee is ready to meet us. ”

After Situ Nan finished speaking, he hugged little Andy, and teased little Andy while getting off the boat: "Penang, Penang, our city, Andy, do you like it?" ”。

"That's what you call William? A cruise on his own? Li Yuanshan looked at the beautiful lines of the Port William, a little incredulous.

The boat was so big and beautiful that it could be used as someone's personal transportation? It's just too extravagant. Not to mention Asia, even in the United States, there are only a handful of people who own private cruises. He kind of believed what Li Renqiao said about the rich American friends.

At this time, seeing a young and handsome man holding a cute child, while holding a white lady, the family walked down warmly, Li Renqiao excitedly shouted: "Situ Nan, here"

"Haha Renqiao, I haven't seen you for a few days, you have gained a lot of weight, how do you raise people in the water and soil of Penang City? Looks like I'm going to stay longer. Situ Nan said with a smile, he handed little Andy, who was not at least at first, to Laura on the side, and gently patted Li Renqiao.

"I'm not the same as I am? But you, when you go to the Middle East, how do you feel like you went to Africa? Li Renqiao teased.

"Andy, long time no see, remember me?". The speaker came back from Laura to pick up little Andy.

Although little Andy still has a little impression of this strange uncle who has been at home for a while, he still likes Laura's arms, so he is not very enthusiastic about Li Renqiao, and his little face is goodbye, and he clearly says I don't know you

"Haha," Situ Nan and his wife looked at each other and smiled.

"Dad, this is the Situ Nan I mentioned to you, his wife Laura, and this annoying little villain, Andy." Li Renqiao introduced to Situ Nan, "My son, Li Yuanshan. It just so happens that my house is close here, so I'm here to pick you up. ”

Only then did Situ Nan notice a middle-aged man smiling beside Li Renqiao, and his eyebrows were somewhat similar to Li Renqiao.

"Uncle Li, hello, I'm going to disturb you this time." Situ Nan stepped forward and nodded with a smile and asked.

"Where, where. Renqiao is taken care of by you in the United States, and this time I came to Penang as if it were my own home, so you're welcome. Li Yuanshan said enthusiastically.

"Uncle Li is polite, Renqiao has always been a good friend of ours, and our whole family likes him very much. He's a great scientist. Laura said suddenly.

Laura opened her mouth to surprise Li Yuanshan even more, he didn't expect that this "foreign woman" standing next to Situ Nan could also speak Chinese, although the accent was a little strange.

"I really didn't expect that Mrs. Laura could also speak Chinese, the old man was so surprised. Here, please" Li Yuanshan sighed and invited Situ Nan's family home.

After entering the Li Mansion in Georgetown, Situ Nan visited the antique and classical buildings with great interest. Little Andy was curious about the beautifully carved screen in the living room, and reached out to grab it, but unfortunately he couldn't reach it, so he struggled in Laura's arms, squeaking and screaming.

"Oh, it's a screen made of rosewood, so beautiful," Laura exclaimed.

"You know this rosewood, too?" Li Yuanshan asked, this screen was bought by him at a high price, and it was placed in the living room, and he was very happy every time the guests complimented him.

"Yes. We also have one in our house, but it's not that big and so pretty," Laura nodded. Situ Nan is always willing to spend money in this regard.

"Uncle Li, I heard that there are a lot of rosewood here in Nanyang? If you can, help me pay attention, I want to collect a large number of red sandalwood, how much to ask, the price is not a problem. Situ Nan was interested.

This red sandalwood screen like the Li family is worth at least hundreds of thousands of yuan, but it is not a lot of money for Situ Nan.

"Why is it so difficult? I have rosewood. Yao Hongmin interjected. Just now, he also went to the dock to meet Situ Nan, but Situ Nan still lived in the Li family according to the pre-plan.

In the past few days, Yao Hongmin has been talking to Li Yuanshan about cooperating with the tin company, Meihua Company and the Li family have also become partners, and Yao Hongmin is also familiar with Li Renqiao, so we have today's gathering.

"Hongmin, aren't you honest, there is such a good thing hidden?" Situ Nan said with a smile.

"Where? Also recently, two trees were found in our lumber yard, estimated to be 500 years old. Yao Hongmin explained.

This was when he went to Sumatra not long ago to inspect the progress of the construction of the Minas oil field, Zhang Haoran, who was in charge of the oil field construction project, secretly told Yao Hongmin.

In order to fight for the rosewood, the people of the security company exterminated the people of a small nearby village, because the natives also found the rosewood. But Yao Hongmin is not good at saying this in public.

"Haha. Looks like I'm really lucky. I just came to Nanyang and received this great gift, Hongmin, you have my heart too much. Before Yao Hongmin agreed, Situ Nan hurriedly took the rosewood for himself.

Yao Hongmin smiled, the two rosewood trees were just an accident, and they were nothing compared to Situ Nan's efforts in the Nanyang Foundation.

In the forests of Sumatra, there are large woodlands, and it is not surprising to find a few red sandalwoods. When he rushed to Li's house, he also reported something like Situ Nan.

After everyone left, only Situ Nan, Yao Hongmin and Li Renqiao were left in the room, and they discussed the affairs of the Nanyang Foundation.

"Aren't you not interested in these things?". At the beginning, Situ Nan made fun of Li Renqiao.

"Can I not care? Our Li family has boarded your thief ship. In case you're going to do something that goes wrong, I'd be prepared. Li Renqiao glanced at Situ Nan, and he didn't have a good air.

"What are you afraid of? Lao Tzu invested so much real money, do you think it's all fun? Besides, if we don't do it in Penang anymore, it won't affect this side of the matter. Unless the British are crazy, they won't touch the Chinese merchants here, and we will soon control some of the economic rights of the colonies. Situ Nan sneered.

"Huh. Didn't Mr. Li work with us quite happily? A few days later, our cooperation with Lee's Tin Company was established. In addition, we will invite Chinese tin merchants in Malaya to form the Chinese Tin Association in a month. The Li family is the leader. Yao Hongmin interjected.

Then he told Situ Nan about the cooperation plan between Meihua Company and the Li family.

"Hmm. This is done right, and the Meihua company does not need to be in the limelight, but it can organize a similar guild through guò to complete our industrial layout in Nanyang. As long as we have a small stake in each of the big companies, and we control the trade channels, I believe that the Chinese capital of Nanyang will be used by us. Situ Nan praised.

He and Yao Hongmin's thoughts coincide. I thought to myself, Yao Hongmin is not only experienced in handling things and managing the Meihua Company in an orderly manner, but also has a view of the overall situation, a long-term vision, and knows how to integrate the Chinese businessmen in Nanyang and use them for the Nanyang Foundation. Such a handsome talent, it was right to let him go to Nanyang in the first place.

"Now in the powerful period when the United States and China are showing their strength in Nanyang, we should not only do a good job in our own industry, but also devote more energy to guiding and organizing the Chinese capital in Nanyang, and incorporate the Chinese capital in Nanyang into our system. When these peripheral Chinese capitals are blended with us and inseparable from our Meihua, they will naturally become our allies.

After all, no one wants to be a second-class citizen. It's easy to say, but it's a prudent thing to do, and we start by picking people who are worthy of our trust. We must not use our precious resources on the doglegs of the colonizers, who are not with us. ”

Situ Nan said this, and glanced at Li Renqiao lightly.

"What kind of eyes? Our Li family is definitely yellow, how can it be like you???????? Li Renqiao said with some dissatisfaction, but soon his voice weakened again.

"You have a kind, but you don't know which piece of land it is?"

Situ Nan wanted to laugh when he thought that Li Renqiao was forced to marry by his family, he didn't bother to argue with Li Renqiao, and continued to explain: "Who are our own people from the Nanyang Foundation? It's very simple, people who believe in Chinese culture, people who defend the interests of the Chinese people in Nanyang, people who protect the interests of the Chinese people all over the world."

Situ Nan defined himself as a person. As the saying goes, it's easy to say anything if you're not your own person, but it's hard to say anything if you're not your own person.

The composition of Nanyang Chinese is very complex, and each has its own interests. In order for the Nanyang Foundation to succeed, it must first distinguish between its own people, friends, and enemies.

Volume III Aftermath 33 Who is your own person?

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