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Chapter 1233: Chapter 1090: Unanimously Passed (Please Subscribe!)
This night.
For Dsvid and Pan Cong.
It was destined to be a sleepless night.
Weighing pros and cons.
Considering the future.
They thought a lot, so much, yet, the best outcome was to stand completely in line with Ling; otherwise, just based on Annesley’s matter, both of them would never lift their heads again.
One wrong move,
Annesley might even use them as pawns.
They too were old foxes who had lived for so many years.
Annesley represented the United States, and the United States seemed not to wish them a peaceful life, always trying to stir things up. If they were to be dragged into the United States’ schemes in the future, they would really be unable to control the situation. 𝔫𝖔𝔳𝔭𝔲𝔟.𝖈𝔬𝔪
Thinking of this,
towards Annesley,
they were both furious and helpless.
Nevertheless, protected by the United States, Ling would never be able to do anything to Annesley due to something called "diplomatic immunity." No matter what he did, Annesley would be unscathed.
But for them,
if it happened again, they would be done for.
Gradually,
their resentment shifted towards Annesley.
Since you want to cause trouble,
to use us as pawns,
Fine.
Then we will break the pot and break... whatever, they no longer wanted to live as they had before, especially after seeing Xin’an City, this feeling intensified. If they were going to give, they would do it thoroughly.
...
The following day.
Morning.
Seeing the bleary-eyed look of the two, Su Yu was puzzled.
"Didn’t sleep well? Not feeling comfortable?"
Both shook their heads.
"No, the conditions here are very good. We just watched TV too late and didn’t sleep enough. It’s fine, we are getting older, we need less sleep," Pan Cong explained with a smile.
"That’s good," Su Yu said.
This day,
Su Yu took the two to many places. Unlike yesterday, he noticed a clear difference; they suddenly had a lot more to say, asking many questions, becoming ’curious babies.’
He could only clear their doubts one by one.
He did not withhold anything he could say.
The next day,
Su Yu was ready to take the two to the border.
After more than half a year of construction,
with the help of a large amount of mechanized equipment, breaking mountains and laying stones, segment by segment, the main highway of the Myanmar Economic Zone and the highways of the two states had opened to traffic, yet the two said they wanted to go to Naypyidaw.
"You’re not going back?" Su Yu was stunned.
"Mhm, they say capital is fleeing, we are planning to go and see if we can chase some capital with Ling, perhaps there will be some turn of events." Pan Cong still didn’t understand Ling’s attitude, naturally, he couldn’t discuss it with Su Yu so soon.
Su Yu didn’t think his words were so effective,
he thought they were really going to chase capital.
"Well, alright, but don’t get your hopes up too high. Your region has many mountains, few plains, and the transportation is just starting. However, if the sincerity is enough, there might be a harvest," Su Yu consoled.
Pan Cong and Su Yu embraced.
"We understand, goodbye. We will come to drink with you next time," Dsvid said.
"Haha, you are always welcome," Su Yu laughed heartily.
Two minutes later,
watching the convoy leave under the escort of the police cars,
Su Yu stood for quite a while.
Old friends reunited,
yet leaving after just a few days.
He really felt reluctant; he still wanted to ’show off’ a bit more. Well, next time he would invite them again. He guessed Ling would invite the two when Xin’an City was officially established.
...
The two’s speed was not fast.
Passing the checkpoint,
they once again looked on with envy.
"Dsvid, what should we say later, what do we need to strive for?" Pan Cong asked.
Dsvid took a deep breath,
looking at the wide highway outside and the dense traffic, he said, "Su Yu mentioned sincerity earlier; we can’t demand too much, just to have the same treatment as we had with Su Yu before will be good."
"That makes sense."
At three in the afternoon,
they arrived at Naypyidaw.
They had already informed Ling on the road.
Ling agreed to see them any time that day, so upon arriving at Naypyidaw, they went straight to Ling’s place. They had not yet discussed this with their subordinates, but now, who would dare to oppose?
The two sat down across from Ling.
"What’s the matter?" Ling’s fingers were interlaced, resting on the table.
They exchanged a glance.
Dsvid was the one to speak up.
"A few days earlier, District Governor Su Yu had taken us on a tour of the Myanmar Economic Zone, and we were deeply impressed. We also want to enjoy the same treatment as the Myanmar Economic Zone and hope to have your strong support."
"That’s not according to the rules," Ling said indifferently.
Dsvid continued, "This time, we are here to ask you for a favor."
"Speak," Ling said.
"We want to include two more states into the Myanmar Economic Zone. The people of these states have been following us in poverty for so long, and we are not capable of definitely promising them a future. Only you can do that."
"So, we’re pleading with you to help them." Dsvid had pondered this righteous statement all the way here. Using the guise of helping as a pretext, it at least provided himself with a way out.
If it came to it.
Even if Ling rejected them.
They wouldn’t feel embarrassed.
By the way.
It would also give Ling a reason to agree.
After hearing Dsvid’s words, Ling’s expression remained unchanged. In fact, the Command Room had been aware of the situation a long time ago, and Tang Qing was actually a little surprised by the enlightenment of the two men—it saved him a lot of trouble.
Once this happened.
The total area of the Myanmar Economic Zone would exceed 250,000 square kilometers.
What did that mean?
It would be over a third larger than the total area of Myanmar. With such a vast territory, the underground mineral deposits were enough to raise the issuance ceiling of the Asia Dollar by several hundred billion, perhaps even more.
Dsvid and Pan Cong looked nervously at Ling.
"Do you recognize the model of the Myanmar Economic Zone?" Ling didn’t answer directly.
Dsvid nodded hurriedly, "We recognize it, of course we do. Facts have proven that this model of ownership and development is unprecedented but extremely efficient. It allows us to concentrate resources to do great things."
"Yes, we believe in you," Pan Cong echoed.
Ling nodded slightly.
"What are your conditions?"
"We want the same status as Deputy Governor Su Yu, to witness and participate in the economic rise of the two regions." Dsvid let out a sigh of relief inside. It seemed Ling was interested after all and wasn’t going to throw them out.
Ling suddenly smiled.
"Not bad, no outrageous demands, just a few reasonable conditions, showing that you genuinely have the people’s interest at heart. In the future, please continue to keep this feeling and serve the people well."
Upon hearing this.
The two were overjoyed.
It seemed.
They had played this chess move correctly, Ling agreed.
"We won’t let you down," Dsvid said earnestly.
Ling said, "Hmm, however, this is a significant matter with broad implications, and it needs to be discussed by all the deputy governors. I will convene a meeting at nine o’clock tomorrow morning to discuss this matter. You two should also attend."
"Yes."
It was called a discussion.
But they knew that this was a done deal.
...
The next day.
Morning.
Nine o’clock sharp.
All deputy governors gathered in the conference room.
Even Su Yu was there, staring at Pan Cong and Dsvid while others were somewhat speechless. These two had really stirred things up—just a few days and they’d brought about such a big event.
But Su Yu was excited.
This was completely unexpected.
At this moment.
They had already been briefed on the topic of the meeting.
Apart from Su Yu.
Everyone thought the two were crazy.
Or perhaps Ling had played a trick.
However.
Since it made it to the meeting.
It meant that Ling was willing. And now, who could oppose something Ling wanted to do? Their presence here was nothing more than a formality, to raise their hands in agreement. To question it? That would just be asking for trouble.
Moreover.
This was also good for them.
After all, if the Myanmar Bank Group were to take over the construction of the two states, they could save a large sum of money. Consequently, they would have more funding for other departments and national projects.
In that case.
On this matter.
They actually shared common interests.
Therefore.
Amidst a chorus of praise.
The resolution passed unanimously in the meeting.
