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Chapter 1092: Chapter 953 New Successor_2
The strength of the United States is not something a minor regional power can provoke. There were too many methods to suppress and extinguish them, and it was uncertain whether Ling could continue his carefree lifestyle if Kundun ascended.
...
The sky gradually darkened.
After dinner, Annesley drove to Ling’s villa. Visiting any other Deputy Leader, Annesley wouldn’t dare to be so brazen, preferring to avoid suspicion, but Ling was different.
Here, Ling was merely a peripheral figure.
Entering the living room.
Annesley saw a familiar figure.
Although he had never interacted with Ling before, Annesley was no stranger to Ling’s face. He had detailed information about Ling in his office, which Annesley would take out and look at every so often.
"Deputy Leader Ling, it’s an honor to meet you," Annesley said with a smile as he extended his hand.
Ling shook his hand briefly.
"Hello, please take a seat. Tea?"
"Yes, thank you."
Ling personally poured a cup of tea for Annesley.
The fragrance filled the air.
Annesley took a gentle sip and exclaimed, "Excellent tea."
"Good tea is for good guests. With recording devices brought in, can I consider you a good guest?" Annesley’s smile froze for a second after Ling’s words, then he immediately regained his composure.
He set down his teacup.
"Of course."
Finishing his sentence.
Annesley turned off the recorder pen in his hand and removed the battery.
Recording, although a standard procedure for important private meetings, was loosely managed. The United States had no requirement for recordings during meetings, so turning it off was no issue.
Annesley looked up and smiled, "Now we can speak freely, right?"
"Of course."
"Deputy Leader Ling, the economic achievements of the Myanmar Economic Zone are astounding, truly an economic miracle. I believe under your leadership, the Myanmar Economic Zone will have an even brighter future.
I also brought our congratulations from the United States and hope that we can forge a stronger friendship. If the Myanmar Economic Zone requires financing in the future, our banks would be happy to help."
Ling glanced at Annesley and said, "Thank you, I also look forward to such cooperative opportunities."
"Deputy Leader Ling, you’re aware of President Cai’s condition, right?" Annesley went straight to the point.
Ling nodded then shook his head, "President Cai’s health status is confidential, outsiders aren’t to know. I only know he’s temporarily unable to work. Hopefully, he recovers soon."
"So do I, but the information I have indicates President Cai’s health is very poor, and modern medical technology cannot cure him, only alleviate. Moreover, his condition could become critical at any moment," Annesley said, staring into Ling’s eyes.
"Oh? What are you implying?" Ling asked indifferently.
Annesley spoke softly, "Deputy Leader Ling, you certainly know what’s going on, haha, no matter. President Cai likely knows about his condition too, and soon he’ll appoint his successor. In regard to this, who do you think is most qualified, Deputy Leader?"
"Kundun." Ling gave the answer without hesitation.
Annesley narrowed his eyes, "You think Kundun has the best chance too."
"Of course, President Cai designated Kundun as his successor. Although I don’t know what mistake he made, it probably isn’t severe. This time, apart from Deputy Leader Kundun, it’s unlikely for anyone else," Ling said.
"Deputy Leader Ling, have you never thought about the possibility for yourself?" Annesley suddenly suggested.
"How could that be possible? I’m not interested either. I only like managing the Myanmar Economic Zone. If I can build it as I envision, I’m satisfied. Other matters do not concern me," Ling shook his head dismissively.
"Haha, fair enough," Annesley said, looking meaningfully at Ling before adding, "Deputy Leader Ling, our regions in the United States are also ideal for cultivating fruits. We sincerely invite your fruit wine company to build a branch factory there."
"If needed, we will consider it."
"I look forward to that day."
"So do I."
The conversation was brief.
Annesley soon took his leave.
Ling walked him to the door.
And swiftly,
this news reached the ears of the now awake President Cai.
Inside his hospital ward.
The head of Myanmar’s Intelligence Department reported personally.
"Do you know what they discussed?" President Cai asked.
The head shook his head, "No, the listening devices in the villa were all found and removed by Ling. We don’t have the inside scoop. However, I guess it was about your successor."
"Kundun, Kan Qin, Ling—they’ve all been approached. Interesting, what do you think?" As the people in the United States repeatedly contacted several of Myanmar’s key figures, President Cai was fully aware.
"It’s merely an attempt to gauge the atmosphere and corroborate from multiple sources," the head replied.
This kind of ’overt scheme,’ laid bare for all to see, was not hard to guess. The real puzzle lay in the transactions agreed upon behind the scenes; above the water, no wave is as dangerous as the undercurrent below.
One could be seen.
One remained inscrutable.
"Who else has Kundun approached this time? The wind is blowing very precise," President Cai asked again.
"So far, it’s only known that people connected to your collateral relatives have been approached. It looks like it was Kundun’s men, trying to persuade your daughter through economic incentives your relatives found."
"They didn’t approach my daughter directly?" President Cai asked.
"No." 𝓃𝓸𝓋𝓅𝓾𝒷.𝒸ℴ𝓂
"Hmph, he still knows the limits," President Cai grumbled. If they directly approached his daughter or wife with this matter, it would have been too much. At least Kundun handled this matter decently.
But not too cleverly either.
