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Chapter 701: Chapter 605: Chamber of Commerce Benefits (Please Subscribe!)_1
A meal.
Tang Qing and Ayman’s relations warmed up considerably, Chai Ren and Mu Jian managed to interject a few words from time to time, and they gradually relaxed. They were developing a fondness for this slightly awkward Saudi prince who seemed to lack any cunning.
After the meal, they even fought over the bill.
This left the onlookers dumbfounded.
Ayman was so thoroughly influenced by Tang Qing, the Chinese student he had met, that he fully embraced this Chinese practice of fighting to pay the bill. Even his bodyguard got in on the act. When two burly men blocked Mu Jian’s path, the whole situation became so comically absurd that everyone burst into laughter.
Leaving the restaurant.
"Tang, and everyone else, I’m very pleased to have met you today," Ayman stated earnestly. Despite the fact that Tang Qing frequently joked about him, he believed that these people harbored no ill will and weren’t looking to take advantage of him.
He enjoyed this feeling.
It’s worth mentioning that his grandfather, who had been the king of Saudi Arabia for many years, only passed away this August. Despite not being a key figure in the brotherly succession culture, there were still plenty of people with ulterior motives around him.
It was genuinely difficult for him to make close friends.
He could see that the people before him were more or less nervous, except for Tang Qing. It was as if he didn’t recognize Ayman’s royal status. He talked freely without any regard and shared knowledge even more profound than Ayman’s. Conversing with Tang Qing was very enjoyable for him.
"Likewise, if you get a chance to visit China, we’ll definitely show you great hospitality," Tang Qing smiled. Having met such an interesting person that day, he didn’t feel like his dinner was wasted.
Ayman lived up to his royal upbringing; his knowledge and composure did not disgrace the king’s name. Sometimes Mu Jian couldn’t even add to the conversation. Occasionally, Tang Qing could not make out what Ayman was saying without the help of the device in his ear.
Fortunately.
Ayman remained oblivious throughout.
"That would be great; I’ve been wanting to go. I’ll be sure to ask for your guidance when the time comes," Ayman replied happily.
"Don’t mention it." Tang Qing laughed.
Following some small talk,
After bidding farewell to Chai Ren and the others, the two parties separated at the restaurant entrance. Ayman had a villa close by – not in the same direction they were headed. Ayman had invited them to visit his villa the next day, but they simply didn’t have the time.
After taking a short break, they would board a plane to New York State and would be able to reach Mu Jian’s farm by the early hours of the following morning.
On the walk back,
"This Saudi prince is really interesting. I broke out in a sweat when you started joking with him," Chai Ren exclaimed with a gasp.
"Chai young master, are you even afraid of him, a Saudi prince?" Tang Qing teased.
Chai Ren let out a bitter laugh, "Once things involve nations, they can’t be taken lightly. As a member of the royal family of Saudi Arabia, a significant energy-producing country, I can’t compare with him. Just what is his royal rank? I didn’t think it was appropriate to ask."
"Even if we knew, what difference would it make? He’s certainly not a prince who’s in line for the throne. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been so... adorable," Mu Jian added, choosing "adorable" to describe him.
"Yes, but he’s really nice and easy to talk to," Chai Ren agreed with a nod.
"Indeed..."
"..."
Chatting away.
They quickly returned to the Hilton Hotel.
They didn’t go straight to the airport because even if you have a private jet, you can’t just take off whenever you want. You also need the airport’s coordination. Due to heavy rain in Hawaii the next day, many people wanted to leave, causing the airport to be busy. Their flight was scheduled for half-past ten.
Seeing that they still had time,
After packing up their things, Tang Qing and Lin Jiaxue watched a movie on their mobiles – a new sci-fi blockbuster that had just premiered in the U.S. Unfortunately, it was included in the video database of the command center after the initial editing by the director.
This was an uncut version, nearly twenty minutes longer than the one released in theaters.
...
While Tang Qing and Lin Jiaxue were engrossed in the movie,
In Myanmar.
Xin’an Town.
Main conference room of the Service Center building.
The first internal meeting of the Myanmar Asia Chamber of Commerce was set to begin here, even though it was evening in Hawaii it was still just morning here. The time difference almost being half a day.
Tang Kai and Wangsa arrived early because they did not know who else might be a member of the Myanmar Asia Chamber of Commerce. It was only after entering the conference room that they felt the real power and influence of the Myanmar Asia Chamber of Commerce.
As before.
Those belonging to the Myanmar Bank Group were all seated together.
The other side of the room seemed to be occupied by the invited businessmen like them, though there weren’t many, only about ten including them. Among them two were familiar, one was a Chinese businessman who operates mobile phones with Wangsa and the other was Su Yu’s wife.
In these two days, Su Yu also came to know about the unusual relationship of Tang Kai and Wangsa with Ling, who had single-handedly provided all the gems and jewellery for him, and hence developed closeness with them, even invited them for a meal and got to know them better.
Unfortunately, Su Yu couldn’t glean much information, even though he didn’t hold much hopes either.
The stage was still empty.
Ling had not yet arrived.
People from Myanmar Bank Group series were still as reserved and full of presence as always, making the atmosphere in the conference hall extremely pressurised. After exchanging pleasantries with Wangsa’s wife and the said Chinese businessman in a low voice, the two sat down in their places and waited for Ling’s arrival.
Another few minutes passed.
Their team added four more people of unknown identities and not familiar either, but it did not seem that they would be approachable.
Time’s up.
Ling walked into the conference room right on time.
The sound of his leather boots hitting the floor created a distinct rhythm, as Ling stepped onto the stage. Without needing anyone to maintain order, the conference room was already silent, almost deathly so.
Ling began, "Alright, everyone is here. The first internal meeting of the Myanmar Asia Chamber of Commerce starts now. Firstly, let’s introduce the structure of the chamber of commerce, I will serve as the president of the Myanmar Asia Chamber of Commerce, Sang Le, General Manager of the Myanmar Bank Group, will serve as the executive president..."
When he completed a circle of introductions, it was obvious that every position from deputy president, secretary-general to director was filled by warriors.
Or specifically, warriors from the Myanmar Bank series. This was due to many factors. This chamber of commerce is not like those outside. It was fully prepared to expand externally in a unified manner, and not just sharing information and having a place for everyone to gather.
Therefore, it must be controlled in their own hands, becoming a sharp sword in the hands of Tang Qing. As for his second uncle, it was to find him some allies and umbrellas, and to find a reason to block the mouths of the public.
"...The roles and duties of the Chamber’s management are as stated. Our Chamber’s purpose is solidarity, mutual aid, sharing of information and resources, mutually beneficial and win-win, and we serve our members.
After joining the Myanmar Asia Chamber of Commerce, members will enjoy numerous conveniences in information and resource allocation. If one party is in trouble and without violating the law and causing major damage to oneself, other members must try their best to help and not be indifferent.
If anyone adds insult to injury, they will be expelled from the chamber, all benefits will be revoked, and they will also be listed on the blacklist of the chamber. All business dealings with the chamber members will be completely cut off..."
Ling continued to introduce the rules and benefits within the Myanmar Asia Chamber of Commerce from the stage.
The dozen or so people below became excited. Because the benefits of becoming a member were brilliant. Not to mention the sharing of information and resources, they could also receive strong support and help from the Myanmar Asia Chamber of Commerce.
Especially when each member could obtain a low-interest Asia Dollar loan of five hundred million with no collateral from Myanmar Bank Group, as well as a low-interest foreign currency loan of one hundred million dollars. They realized how correct their decision to join the chamber was.
With this money.
It would be extremely beneficial for doing business for everyone. For some people, the loan amount added up would even be more than their current assets.
And this was the quota for unsecured loans. If there was collateral, more loans could be borrowed. Although only Asia Dollars could be borrowed, everyone in the room had economic dealings with this side, so there was not much difference between the Asia Dollar and other currencies.
You could change Asia Dollars into commodities from the special zone, sell them outside and it would still become foreign currency.
The same.
Quickly.
Tang Kai heard what he wanted to hear. That was that the members of the Myanmar Asia Chamber of Commerce would get three additional project selection rights. So he could select one for Liu Qian and they could become ’neighbours’ in the future.
As for the other two opportunities.
Tang Kai planned to keep them for himself. He had initially thought to save it for Tang Qing, but Tang Qing would definitely refuse using the same reasons, facing a nephew who even finds making money to be bothersome, Tang Kai could only respond with a wry smile.
