Rebirth: Super Banking System

Chapter 437: Chapter 353: Enormous Transaction (Seeking Subscription!)_1

So high-profile.

Tang Kai was a little worried for Wangsa, but thinking of the Wangsa family’s influence in Thailand, he slowly dismissed this unnecessary concern. Wangsa’s family was not foolish; since they allowed Wangsa to do this, it meant that they were capable of withstanding all the pressure and consequences, or perhaps they had already pacified others.

Just then.

The two of them turned a bend.

"Look across," Wangsa said to Tang Kai, pointing to the opposite bank of the river.

Tang Kai looked in the direction Wangsa was pointing.

He saw that the vacant lot on the opposite bank of the river was no longer a muddy plot, instead, a concrete floor had been completed, clean and tidy, and there was a two-story brick house standing there, with a Burmese signboard that read ’Entry and Exit Commodity and Personnel Registration Management Center’.

Tang Kai opened his mouth in surprise, as he processed the scene before him.

He was finding it hard to wrap his head around it.

He initially thought it was just a simple ’smuggling’ operation, but he didn’t expect the opposite side to take it seriously and even establish a management center. It didn’t look ornamental, but was functionally performing its duties, a group of men in clearly-regulation military uniforms were maintaining order, a fierce aura emanated from them.

Tang Kai couldn’t help but wonder if the people on the opposite side were officially part of the Burmese team tasked with executing this task.

Although it was quite late, there were still people moving back and forth between the two sides of the river, and there was a barricade on the opposite bank, checking the vehicles’ procedures.

Tang Kai also noticed that at the bottom of the stream, a clearly visible cement road slightly submerged beneath the river was used for vehicle passage, about five centimeters below the water surface. Merchants without vehicles passed through the river wearing rain boots.

"Commander Wangsa, why didn’t you fortify the ground on your side?" Tang Kai asked, looking at the cobbled road beneath his feet.

Wangsa shook his head and explained, "We can’t do that. This trading spot is not strictly legitimate, so we haven’t hardened the ground here, it’s all cobbled roads, and we didn’t build brick houses, only structures made of wood that can be disassembled at any time but to avoid giving anyone grounds to complain."

Tang Qing nodded in understanding.

Indeed.

Being too brazen is not good. The other side is their own territory, they can do as they please, no one can interfere. But it’s not the same for Wangsa, his family does not have absolute control in Thailand.

Looking at the orderly management on the other side.

Tang Kai understood.

This was a power with ambition.

He also wanted to go and see what those people had built inside.

"Boss Tang, are you interested in going over to take a look?" Wangsa suddenly proposed. His desire to go see it was not just his own idea but also the wishes of his family, to probe the true strength of this power.

A sudden emergence of a mysterious power near them would naturally pique everyone’s curiosity and unease, and with the frantic construction, mystery only deepened. But it wasn’t a concern that they might attack, that was impossible. In this era, waging war between nations was essentially implausible. Any small power that dared to rob others of their territory risked being suffocated by international forces resulting in its ’death’, such a trend couldn’t be allowed.

As for domestic issues, there was no problem. If the other side tried to seize other Burmese territory, they wouldn’t interfere, that would be an internal affair; they could sit back and enjoy the show, or cheer on, but if they coveted their territory, they couldn’t help but laugh at the mere thought of it; how could it be possible?

This was one of the reasons they maintained such a huge trade volume. They simply were not competitors, so business could be carried out.

Even if in the future the Burmese tried to annoy them, they could sell weapons to annoy them back.

But no matter what, they could never imagine that the other side wasn’t interested in buying any of their weapons. In their mall, all the weapons were brand new, and there were no second-hand or substandard weapons. With the mall, who’d buy their junk? As the mall gradually upgrades and the selection of weapons becomes more abundant, even if they were offered for free they wouldn’t want them; they would just take up space.

During this period they had sent people to collect intelligence, but like stones thrown into the ocean, the people they sent were found the next day discarded near a jumble of stones not far from here, all their photography equipment being confiscated.

After a few attempts, they dared not mess around anymore. This was clearly a warning; they did not want to lose such an important partner.

From the merchants who came here, they had learned of some matters, that in there a complete household registration system had been established. Strangers couldn’t get very far without the Burmese ID card; they’d be caught.

So far, their intelligence only came from these merchants, but Wangsa wasn’t foolish. If they let you know, it’s because they want you to know. This time, his trip there was meant to ’break the ice’ and deepen their relationship.

"Take a look?" Tang Kai asked in surprise.

He seemed to understand something.

"Yes, it’s been a long time since I last went there. I’m curious about their internal construction. They have bought a large amount of cement, rebars, and other construction materials and excavating equipment, so I think their construction must be quite good," Wangsa explained.

Tang Kai, regardless of its veracity, knew that it didn’t matter much to him.

"Okay, let me ask later to see if we can go over for a tour," Tang Kai said, looking at the opposite bank of the river.

"Let’s go, it’s still early, let’s go and eat something first," Wangsa said cheerfully. If he and Tang Kai went together, the other side should agree, right?

"Sure, okay."

After that, Tang Kai followed Wangsa into a room, drinking tea, chatting, and eating fruit and grilled samples of game.

An hour and a half later.

The sky gradually darkened.

The daily market open time arrived.

The drizzle in the sky slowly turned into heavy rain. During the rainy season, the weather here was relentless. When it rained, it lasted for many days.

All the ’shops’ were closed and the ’merchants’ also left, they were all Wangsa’s men. The business Wangsa operated was a monopoly; these were all his employees living in a warehouse nearby and work on a schedule.

The trading time had arrived.

The number of people on the opposite bank steadily decreased.

Three-wheel taxis and vehicles loaded with goods gradually disappeared into the mountains behind the ’Management Center’.

Only the men in strange military uniforms remained on guard.

For a moment.

The place seemed extremely deserted.

Only their soldiers and the two of them were left.

Looking at the two taciturn soldiers behind Tang Kai, Wangsa felt that they had a lot in common with the individuals on the other side; they were both extraordinarily cold.

Could they also be from the other side?

Wangsa considered a daring thought; if this were the case, Tang Kai would not be a simple businessman. He might have connections with the other side, or perhaps these were bodyguards that the other side had assigned to him? Or were they here for surveillance?

For a moment, Wangsa was unsure of the circumstances.

So he stopped thinking about it altogether.

None of their business.

Eating and drinking.

Quickly, half an hour passed.

The sky had completely darkened, the rain was getting heavier, and there was even the sound of thunder, but the people didn’t feel much; it was just thunder and there were still soldiers everywhere, there was nothing to be afraid of.

By this time, Tang Kai and Wangsa were standing by the river, looking at the opposite bank, with their men holding umbrellas for their bosses. The level of the creek had also risen a bit, but it was only a little.

Before long.

A truck drove over and stopped on the opposite bank.

A muscular figure got off the truck.

The two immediately recognized him.

It was ’Ling’.

Dressed the same as last time.

"Leader Ling, hello hello." Tang Kai quickly reached out his hand and smiled.

"Boss Tang, hello, let’s look at the goods first, or let’s go to our side and have a look." The fighter also smiled. It’s just that his face was full of light camouflage makeup, which looked a bit scary under the dark sky.

Luckily, Tang Kai is not the kind of person who is easily scared.

"Okay, no problem." Tang Kai glanced at him and immediately agreed.

Seeing the other side quickly set up a massive shed, Tang Kai agreed.

After all, one could not check the goods in the rain, and there was no shed on Wangsa’s side.

As they spoke.

Tang Kai and Wangsa followed ’Ling’ to the opposite bank.

Under the shed.

Boxes were lifted down, some iron, some wooden. Tang Kai started to slowly inspect the cargo with two fighters.

During this time, Tang Kai discovered that these two bodyguards had strong learning abilities. During a previous jade pendant appraisal, he inadvertently asked a question, and one of the fighters surprisingly recognised it, analysing it thoroughly. It was then that he slowly discovered that both fighters were proficient in the appraisal of gems and jewelry.

This was a little shocking.

After a brief period of instruction, these two fighters became his capable assistants. This time, he brought no one else for the appraisal, just these two fighters.

Such talent.

Tang Kai really didn’t know how Tang Qing’s friend could bear to assign them to protect him, also engaging in such dangerous activities.

But it’s okay.

Getting a good deal without feeling like you want it too much, that’s being clearheaded.

In less than half an hour, six truckloads of goods had been inspected.

"Two thousand five."

"Three thousand one."

The two soldiers gave two numbers.

These represent their appraised estimates of the goods, with units in ten thousand US dollars. Combined with his earlier appraisal of a total value of sixteen million dollars, the estimated total value of this batch of goods was as high as seventy-two million US dollars.

That much?

Tang Kai was a little incredulous, but the professional abilities of the two soldiers were really strong. This time, they were not negotiating a package price, but discussing the price after checking the goods.

Tang Kai took another quick look and understood how the estimate of thirty-one million dollars came about. It turned out there were almost a ton of gold there.

Did the other side increase the mining in the mine? Or discovered a new gold mine?

The exact reason was unknown, but he knew that with these goods, his position in the industry would be even more secure.

In the jewelry business.

Having inventory.

Means having status.

When Tang Kai finished inspecting the goods.

Wangsa tactfully went to the river to wash his shoes. He didn’t care how much the goods were worth, after all, a part of the value would eventually flow into his pocket from across the river.

"Leader Ling, how much do you want for this batch of goods?" Tang Kai asked directly.

"Seventy million dollars." Ling said.

The price was acceptable, but Tang Kai wouldn’t accept it without bargaining.

"Isn’t that a bit too much? How about sixty-five million?" Tang Kai said, pretending to be somewhat distressed.

"Let’s meet in the middle then, a flat price, sixty-seven and a half million dollars." Ling said with a smile.

Tang Kai was exceedingly pleased.

He likes dealing with straightforward people.

"Deal." Tang Kai reached out his hand and smiled.

This price.

Is not expensive.

He saved over four million dollars. That’s tens of millions of RMB.

"Happy cooperation." Ling said.

"Leader Ling, happy cooperation, the same rules as always, I will pay on time." Tang Kai said.

"Okay."

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