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Chapter 1267: Chapter 1123: Forming an Alliance (Subscribe please!)
Evening.
They didn’t order a meal.
Instead, they arrived at the Ge Family’s "village" restaurant,
where a massive crowd filled the huge restaurant space. Not only guests but also many members of the Ge Family dined here. If the place hadn’t been so large and well-prepared, an ordinary restaurant would have definitely required them to wait in line.
"Welcome, distinguished guests!"
At the entrance.
An elder in a green robe greeted them with a smile.
The Ge Family was a family with deep roots.
They didn’t employ beautiful women as receptionists.
Seeing the elder’s aura, Tang Qing squinted his eyes, realizing that the Ge Family indeed knew how to present themselves. This elder was, surprisingly, an important member of the Ge Family.
Ge Feng’s third uncle.
He was mainly responsible for managing family affairs.
"Third Uncle Ge, is there room?" Mu Jian evidently was not here for the first time, as he recognized the man.
"Young Master Mu, there is. Please come inside."
Afterwards.
The elder instructed a male server to guide them in.
Turning several corners, they came to a small hall where faces of Chinese descent surrounded them. The noise of conversation reverberated, some even had their arms around each other’s shoulders, clearly catering to the enthusiastic dining customs of the Huaxia people.
The arrival of Tang Qing’s group.
Drew a fair amount of attention.
Every new arrival did so as the circle of the global Chinese community was not very large, and the connections were often interlinked, especially when attending weddings like this, where the chances of meeting someone you knew were very high.
"Old Mu, you’ve arrived."
A young man waved at Mu Jian.
"Second Young Master Qin, you’re still as chubby as ever. How are Uncle Qin and Auntie doing..." After greeting his friend, Mu Jian politely greeted his friend’s parents, who returned the gesture with smiles.
The one called Second Young Master Qin curiously looked at Tang Qing and others, "Who are these new friends..."
"You should watch more news, Boss Tang, hello." His father immediately recognized Tang Qing’s identity. He didn’t bother with exchanging business cards right away; there would be time to get acquainted at the banquet after the wedding.
"Hello."
Tang Qing was recognized by many.
"Tang Qing? That Tang Qing?"
"That’s him, Tang Qing. So young."
"So impressive."
"..."
Second Young Master Qin was confused; he had been serving on a destroyer ship in the United States Navy, having taken some time off to return home, so he genuinely wasn’t familiar with Tang Qing. However, after his father’s explanation, he looked at Tang Qing with newly found admiration.
Every Chinese person who made a global mark.
Was the pride of Chinese people everywhere.
Clearly.
Tang Qing was one such individual.
Through Tang Qing’s glasses, he continually received information about the attendees, who were all Chinese with high social status in the United States, including scientists, government officials, soldiers, and police.
He understood.
For integration into the local scene.
Chinese families had always been striving to climb socially, because power, in any country, was something that couldn’t be overlooked. Seeking safety and inclusion in certain circles was an essential for them.
Everyone sat down.
"That person earlier was Ge Feng’s third uncle, a very capable elder. It’s just that everyone is used to calling him Third Uncle Ge; I don’t even know his real name anymore," Mu Jian whispered in introduction.
"Quite the formalities," Chai Ren commented admiringly.
After dinner.
They took a stroll in the vicinity.
In the distance.
The preparations and examinations for the next day’s wedding were being made around the clock to ensure everything would be flawless.
In the evening.
Past nine o’clock.
Tang Qing, who was having tea with Mu Jian and others, received a call from Ge Feng, saying his father and grandfather wanted to see him. Tang Qing, of course, knew why and followed the car that came to pick him up deep into the Farm to a Chinese-style mansion.
At the entrance.
Tang Qing saw Grandfather Ge.
"Boss Tang, please."
"Okay."
No unnecessary words.
Tang Qing walked into the hall.
"Old Mr. Ge is well," Tang Qing promptly greeted upon seeing the elder inside. To the elder’s side was Ge Feng’s father. After Grandfather Ge led Tang Qing inside, he stepped out, closing the door behind him.
"Tang Qing, truly extraordinary," Ge Zhong, Ge Feng’s grandfather, contemplated Tang Qing and praised.
With the years he spent evaluating people.
Yet, somewhat unable to see through the man before him.
Clearly a businessman and student, yet he also carried an incomprehensible confidence—that was an attitude of looking down upon the world, strange, very strange, this should not appear in a student.
"I think so too."
"Haha, interesting, please take a seat," Ge Zhong laughed heartily.
"Okay."
Tang Qing sat down.
Ge Tian brewed him a cup of tea.
"Boss Tang has quite the collection of fine things. This is the tea Ge Feng brought back from you last time; I kept some specifically to entertain distinguished guests," Ge Zhong sipped the hot tea and reveled in the aftertaste.
Even if brewed ten times.
This tea had more flavor than ordinary tea.
Had it not been tested,
He would have suspected whether it had been laced with something.
"If you like it, I have some left on my airplane, I’ll have someone send you some tomorrow," Tang Qing offered with a smile.
"Good, good, then I mustn’t decline."
"Old Mr. Ge, what was it you wanted to discuss with me today?" Tang Qing feigned puzzlement. 𝒏𝒐𝙫𝙥𝙪𝙗.𝒄𝙤𝙢
Ge Zhong looked deeply at Tang Qing.
He always felt
Tang Qing knew something.
"It concerns your Wan Qing Mining," Ge Zhong said.
"Oh?"
Ge Zhong explained, "Your Wan Qing Mining has made quite an impact in Congo Gold and has attracted the attention of many interested parties. You then set up a Power Plant and combined with Zhongyu Special Guard personnel; what you are doing now is very dangerous."
"Dangerous? From where?"
"The United States Government. Some believe that Wan Qing Mining is backed by the Huaxia Government."
Tang Qing chuckled, "There’s no rule against Huaxia Government enterprises doing business in Africa, right? So many of Huaxia’s Central Enterprises are doing business in Africa, and Huaxia has also sent huge Loans to local countries, yet I haven’t seen the United States take any action."
Ge Zhong nodded.
Tang Qing’s reasons were also valid.
So many of Huaxia’s Central Enterprises were doing business in Africa, buying and mining, engaging in Infrastructure construction, the United States did not show much interest, normal business dealings, Tang Qing’s reason for ’not being afraid’ also stood firm.
"That’s true, but, those are Central Enterprises, backed by the nation, you are different, your public identity is that of a common businessman, if the United States wants to cause trouble, Wan Qing Mining will be the first they think of," Ge Zhong said.
"Are you saying that I am weak, at any time, only able to be used as a ’pawn’?"
Tang Qing laughed.
Ge Zhong nodded, "It can also be understood that way, Huaxia and the United States will inevitably clash in Trade, as determined by Huaxia’s Development model, which challenges the United States’ global industrial division ’arrangement’, friction is inevitable, and friction can sometimes produce some ’sacrifices.’"
"Interesting, it seems I am indeed engaging in a dangerous business," Tang Qing nodded.
He then asked, "So, what should I do?"
"You are just on a list for now, nothing will happen for the time being, and your ’Epoch’ has made many people interested, so for the short term, you don’t need to worry about anything."
Speaking with an intelligent person requires sticking to facts, "However, political risk avoidance is something that you need to consider carefully at your level."
"Like what?"
Ge Zhong looked seriously at Tang Qing, "Join our Ge Family’s ranks, form a deep alliance."
"I am a Huaxia businessman," Tang Qing emphasized.
Ge Zhong shook his head, "I’m talking about the global market, you need necessary cover, by doing so, while mutually helping each other, we can maneuver on your behalf in the United States, resolving some political risks."
