Ba Song moved out of the prime minister's mansion and returned to live in his own house.

There are no strict guards, and there is no strong smell of high-ranking mansions, but the place where this village is located is beautiful, quiet, and the air is very good.

For Chai Ba, Ba Song no longer has any threat, at least for now, he can put him aside and concentrate on running his own business. Not to mention what Chaiba's mood is at this moment, anyway, Ba Song is not only disappointed, but also feels relaxed. No more headaches for downward pressure on the economy.

An ordinary land 5700 off-road vehicle drove along the asphalt road from that side and slowly stopped in front of the Zhuangyuan.

Because it is a relatively high-end community, the infrastructure is very complete, and the distance between each house and each villa is very large, so it looks empty.

Mary tended to the flowers and plants in the front yard, and Ba Song sat under the umbrella on one side and looked at the white paper. The headline on the white paper is undoubtedly the news that Chai Ba has served as the prime minister of the provisional general government. At this time, reading the newspaper with the mentality of ordinary people is also a different feeling.

Ba Song thought as he watched, maybe in the future, he would understand more and more about the mentality of ordinary people, as well as the perspective from which they looked at high-ranking officials.

Land 5700 slowly pulled over and stopped in front of the fence gate in the front yard.

Mary stopped watering the flowers and looked up, who was coming early in the morning? Naturally, Ba Song also heard the sound of the car, and looked away from the newspaper, but saw a familiar person getting out of the car.

Li Mai, who was sitting in the back seat, pushed the door and got out of the car, Li Xian, who was wearing big sunglasses, got out of the co-pilot, and it was Long Zhang who was driving, and he stayed in the car.

Stunned, he stood up.

Mary looked back at Bason and understood at once that she was her husband's guest.

Li Mai, who was standing in front of the fence door with a slight smile, saw that Ba Song and his wife had not responded for a long time, and said with a smile, "Mr. Ba Song, don't you invite me in and sit down?"

Ba Song came to his senses, walked over, and said to Mary, "Go make tea." ”

Mary smiled and nodded politely to Li Mai, and walked in with the shower.

"Mr. Li, please come in. Ba Song opened the fence door.

Li Mai walked in, Li Xian followed, and when he walked to the edge of the sun umbrella, Li Mai pulled a chair and sat down there, saying, "The environment here is very good, Ba Song now, please sit down." ”

Ba Song sat down across from him. Li Xian stepped aside and stood, his eyes hidden by his big sunglasses looking around vigilantly.

"Mr. Li, I was surprised by your appearance. Ba Song said. Obviously, his mind was full of questions.

Mary brought the tea, and Li Mai smiled and nodded in thanks.

After Mary entered, Li Mai said slowly, "We have an ancient Chinese saying that it is called putting oneself to death and then being born. I heard that Mr. Ba Song is a China expert, so I must have heard of it. ”

Ba Song said: "Chinese culture is broad and profound, and my understanding is only scratching the surface. However, if Mr. Li intends to apply this allusion to me, I am afraid it is not suitable. ”

After a pause, he said, "The last time we met, Mr. Li, you asked me to hold out until the beginning of July. Unfortunately, I couldn't make it. However, after all, I have worked hard, and it is also good to be an ordinary person. The Kra Canal project, there's nothing I can do about it. ”

Shaking his head with a smile, Li Mai said, "I remember I told you that even if they get their wish, I can make them go back to a month ago overnight. ”

Ba Song nodded, "I believe." I now know that the Sunshine Agricultural Group, which originally controlled one-third of China's grain production and nearly half of the market share, has a close relationship with your family. ”

Li Mai shook his head again and said, "I know you will think so, but unfortunately, my confidence is not here." ”

took out a cigarette and lit it, and took two puffs, Li Maicai said to Ba Song, who was slightly frowning, in doubt, "Mr. Ba Song, I can see that you are not reconciled. In fact, I studied you. Your dream in politics is to make life better for the people of this country. You can see that you've been working hard. It's a pity that because of the international economic environment and some internal problems in your country, you have not been able to achieve your ideals. But I still believe that you still have that ideal. ”

After a pause, he said, "Have you ever wondered why I didn't cooperate with Chaiba, but let him get closer and closer to the Japanese." The first reason is that the basic principle of our company is non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, and the second reason is that I personally do not think highly of him. ”

Smiling, Li Mai said, "Even if it's Vachari, I'm not optimistic. He may be a qualified Secretary of Commerce, but he will not be a qualified Head of Government. ”

Ba Song heard something, and his brows jumped, "Vachari?"

Li Mai turned the topic again, "Are you interested in knowing what I am trying to use to turn the tide and take the Kra Canal project into my pocket?"

Ba Song did not speak, but his attitude was already indicative.

Pointing at Ba Song, Li Mai said, "Because of you." I think you will be the most enlightened and economically minded head of government in the history of your country. As you know, the Kra Canal project was built by Chinese, which is the most perfect choice. ”

Ba Song basically understood, in fact, Li Mai appeared here, and he had already guessed seven or eight points. FKY has made so many preparations, and Li Mai's recent attitude is so strange, which shows that Li Mai must have a follow-up move. When Li Mai said this, Ba Song was basically sure of this.

"However, I don't have a chance anymore. Ba Song shook his head and said.

Li Mai smiled slightly and said, "You still have a political party that supports you." It is conceivable that if Chaiba was thrown into prison by Vachari, and Vachari, who was originally planning to become the new prime minister, fled in panic because of some problems that could not be tolerated by the National Assembly and the whole people. In Bangkok, which is in complete chaos, does it need a steady person to come out and support the overall situation? At that time, most people will remember the good times when you, Mr. Pa Song, were in power. ”

Speaking of this, Li Mai paused, gave Ba Song some time to digest, and then said, "Van Ken You International Investment Company is ready to sign a contract with your country for the Kra Canal project. In our Kra Canal project, we plan to invest 50 billion US dollars, not only a canal, but also an industrial and commercial zone built along the canal, including two large deep-water ports that can accommodate 300,000 tons of oil tankers. ”

Hearing this set of numbers, Ba Song was already stunned.

Li Mai smiled and said, "The investment amount is equivalent to one-seventh of your chicken's fart, and it will be completed within five years." Mr. Ba Song, I think you know what such a mega-project and this huge investment project means for you and for your country's economy. ”

Ba Songquan understood, and had an epiphany in an instant. It turned out that Li Mai was not struggling to deal with it as everyone thought, but had a comprehensive plan and means at all. Guessing the likes of Vachari, and even the Sumitomo Group, are just playing a costly play for him.

Li Mai found him at this time, which meant that his real plan started from his own side. I don't know when, I became a pawn in someone else's plan. Thinking of this, Ba Song couldn't help but be afraid. He has been a veteran of officialdom for decades, but he was calculated so deeply by a young man who is only in his twenties.

However, Ba Song could see that Li Mai was very sincere, because -- why did Li Mai seek cooperation with such a downcast person who had been ousted from power? No, Li Mai never said that he would cooperate with him, but that the FKY company cooperated with the authorities.

After thinking for more than five minutes, Ba Song fully digested what Li Mai said. Some of the things that Li Mai didn't say and couldn't say, he also experienced it himself.

Ba Song asked in a deep voice, "What does FKY want?"

Li Mai said simply and clearly: "A hundred years of operating rights." ”

Without thinking about it for long, Ba Song nodded slowly......