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Chapter 690: Chapter 594: Assuming Office (Please Subscribe!)_1
Half an hour later.
Tang Qing’s work was finished.
Including polishing, waxing, and the final coloring, all were done by Tang Qing alone. Although the two tigers looked lifelike, there was a sense of ’desolation’ emanating from them.
Lin Jiaxue also hurried over.
Looking at the wooden carving in Tang Qing’s hands, she didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. She practiced this for her finger techniques, while Tang Qing did it purely for his own amusement.
"Jiaxue, what do you think? Does it look like two tragic brothers?" Tang Qing tendered the carving, and Lin Jiaxue took it with a smile. Technically it was flawless. On the base, he had even engraved: ’Inspired by hearing Jiaxue play the zither on September 23, 2005’.
"Pfft".
Lin Jiaxue couldn’t help laughing.
This inscription was very much in Tang Qing’s style.
"Yes, it’s very good. But at the speed you’re making these carvings, our villa will soon be overrun." As she looked around the room filled with various wood carvings, Lin Jiaxue felt a sense of pride. Tang Qing learned everything quickly. Anyone who could master one of his skills would be set for life.
Tang Qing mastered them all.
Only, the ’output’ was a bit much; besides here, there were also many of Tang Qing’s masterpieces elsewhere in the villa, and Tang Qing always named them amusingly, directly lowering the class of the works.
Upon her words.
Tang Qing became a little worried as well.
The works were not just wood carvings, but also various pieces of artwork. The rolls of artwork in the art studio had piled up high. Throwing them away was out of the question. Surely he couldn’t give them away, but what then?
Gloomy.
Tang Qing helplessly said: "That’s true...what should we do? We surely can’t sell them, we don’t need the money."
"Forget selling them. Why don’t...we clear out another room in the basement," said Lin Jiaxue, covering her mouth, grinning. She couldn’t bear the thought of Tang Qing’s works ending up in someone else’s hands.
"..."
Perfect...solution.
Like she never spoke.
While Tang Qing was enjoying his leisurely weekend.
In Myanmar, the establishment of the economic zone needed an enormous amount of behind-the-scenes work. Usually, it was the result of one or two years of preparation and approval. However, all these procedures had to be completed within a week.
One could imagine how busy all the departments were in Myanmar.
But all this was not Leader Ling’s concern. It all fell under the responsibilities of the Myanmar government.
...
The next day.
September 25th.
Sunday.
Su Yu was up early. He and his wife had packed most of their possessions the previous day. They filled up three trucks with large and small bags, their several private luxury cars also packed full.
He was off to take up his post in Xin’an Town, where they had already arranged housing.
The plans for Xin’an Town included detached villas, not far from where Tang Qing was once entertained, and this was only a temporary residence. Once ’Xin’an City’, located thirty kilometers away was completed, they would move there, where a large number of public villas were planned.
Xinan City.
This was the name of future this city. Tang Qing, too lazy to think of a new name, felt that ’Xin’an’ was good enough. Naming the city ’Myanmar City’ would sound odd. Since the Myanmar Bank Group was already carrying the ’Myanmar’ tag, it was better to use another name for this new city.
The name ’Xin’an City’ was officially incorporated into Myanmar’s map.
After breakfast.
Su Yu and his wife patiently waited at home. They were waiting for Deputy Leader Ling, who was on his way back from Yangon. They would head to Xin’an town together, to start a brand new life.
At ten in the morning.
Leader Ling’s convoy arrived at Su Yu’s residence, and Su Yu was ready.
"Deputy Leader Ling, good morning."
Su Yu hurriedly went out to greet him.
He still didn’t know Ling’s real name, but since the official documents from Myanmar also referred to him as Ling, he didn’t bother to ask. He became accustomed to calling him by this single-character name.
Ling got out of his car, greeted Su Yu’s wife, then turned to Su Yu and said, "Deputy Director Su Yu, let’s ride together, I’ll introduce you to the specifics of the Myanmar Economic Zone."
"Okay."
Su Yu agreed. His earlier discussions with Ling were only superficial. He only had basic information about systems and economic data. He didn’t really know about the specifics, which he needed urgently.
After saying goodbye to his wife.
Su Yu got into Ling’s car.
The convoy headed towards Xin’an Town. The route had been cordoned off, they didn’t take the previous route, but headed towards Talents’ territory. Because the river between Talents and Su Yu’s territories had a bridge built overnight.
This route shortened the distance by nearly forty kilometers.
In the car.
"Leader Ling? Are you serious?" Su Yu asked, shocked.
What did he hear?
All assets of the special zone belonged not to their administrative institution but to the Myanmar Bank Group. Su Yu’s mouth opened wide, and a sense of conspiracy emerged in his mind.
When a company controls all the assets or resources of a place, the company can entirely replace the local administrative functions, having even greater say and influence than the management institution.
This model was shocking and outrageous.
This is a precedent never before seen anywhere in the world.
It has never happened in history either.
Nationalization of resources is the most common method employed by a state. A state may allocate a portion to companies. However, the situation where all resources are owned by a company and the governmental administration does not even have the right to veto or occupy is unheard of.
It is utterly unprecedented.
Literally, he is now a commander with ’shine’ only, even the command stick belongs to someone else.
"Who controls the Myanmar Bank Group?" Su Yu asked the most important question. In such a model, it is destined that the owner of the Myanmar Bank Group possesses strength comparable to Ling’s, if not stronger.
"Of course, it’s me. I also serve as the Chairman of the Myanmar Bank Group." Ling answered. no𝚟𝚙u𝚋.c𝚘m
"Huh..." Su Yu exhaled. This was not a big deal anymore. Ling now essentially controls everything in the Myanmar Economic Zone. If there is another helmsman for this group, that would be the worst situation.
At the same time, Su Yu instantly realized the difficulty of his job.
Ling holds power.
And he controls all resources.
And the management organization that is about to be established will be reduced to a servant role. Apart from Ling, everyone else is inconsequential. The stark difference between this reality and his ideal of power left Su Yu feeling quite disappointed.
Then Ling said: "Mr. Su Yu, our goal is to fill this land with hope, to make it better and better, to provide a place where people can live and work in peace and contentment. I believe you have the same thoughts as me."
His words woke Su Yu from his disillusionment.
Su Yu shivered.
Yes, indeed. He came here not to vie for power, but to build a future. He does not aspire to be remembered throughout eternity, he simply wishes to have no regrets in his life.
He looked up at the young Ling with a complex expression.
Su Yu let go of his concerns.
The rules of the game have been established, and he can only abide by them, and try to play well under these rules. As for the rest, he doesn’t have any extravagant expectations. He doesn’t want to have any conflict with Ling over power.
Competing for power and profit with such a person, he doesn’t regard himself on the same level of intelligence.
Certainly.
Then there is the chess player behind Ling who controls everything.
"Deputy Leader Ling, I understand, rest assured, I will work hard in the future. This land must be led by people like you to shine brightly." Su Yu said firmly.
"Well, take a look at this. These will be your colleagues, as well as the organizational structure of the Myanmar Bank Group, and the issues that you need to follow up closely in the future."
Seeing that Su Yu had let go of his worries, Ling handed him another document.
Su Yu took it over.
And started to read carefully.
The inside of the car once again fell silent, with only the sound of the engine and the rustling of papers being turned.
The more Su Yu read, the more vibrant his face became. At the end, he was just as shocked as he was before, looking utterly astounded.
Looking at the vast structure of the Myanmar Bank Group, with dozens of absolute controlling companies firmly holding every aspect of the future Myanmar Economic Zone. Everyone’s life depends on the services of its subsidiary companies.
All private enterprises also rely on the Myanmar Bank Group for survival. Resources are deployed uniformly, preventing waste, and the establishment of purchasing and sales departments greatly enhances their bargaining power.
Especially, the Myanmar Bank Group also holds a significant proportion of shares in most private enterprises in the land, some are even controlling shareholders. This isn’t forced, but through equipment shareholding, which entrepreneurs can redeem.
In other words.
If previously, they thought that only a powerful leader like Ling had emerged here.
Now, what is in front of Su Yu is a beast. A beast that is as vast as the special zone. He doesn’t know whether they have heard this news in Yangon. If they have, Ling would probably have had a harder time returning.
"Deputy Leader Ling, are... are these technologies real?" Su Yu stammered, he had finished reading the introduction of the Myanmar Bank Group and was looking at the technological achievements of the land. Those technologies that only exist in western developed countries were appearing right before his eyes.
Ling’s area could even produce a complete industrial chain of products like mobiles and computers. Su Yu almost jumped up in excitement.
He is well aware.
The world’s high-tech division of labor is very clear.
Liquid Crystal Display.
CPU.
Memory.
Hard drive.
Integrated circuits.
...
No company in the world has such a complete industrial chain. Not one. They all have a certain technology and then purchase equipment from other manufacturers for assembly.
Moore’s Law.
The law of eighteen to twenty-four months.
Countless manufacturers all around the world serve this number.
The fact that Ling’s area possesses such a complete industrial chain is as hard to accept for Su Yu as the sudden ability of Ling to build an aircraft carrier.
"Yes, pay attention to confidentiality, the short-term external caliber is imported assembly." Ling said lightly.
"Yes, I understand."
Su Yu hurriedly agreed.
Then he continued to look at the files in his hand, his hand even trembling slightly, while his face was full of excitement. Now, he was entirely sure that Ling would indeed bring a future that would shock the world to this piece of land.
