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"On behalf of the people of Magurana, I welcome you, Mr. Lin Qi from the Federal!"

The Provincial Governor was fluent in a International Common Language, so Lin Qi didn't have to guess what he meant, which is rare in some underdeveloped countries.

Many underdeveloped countries have a mysterious sense of self-confidence; they always believe that others will accommodate them, rather than that they will accommodate others.

Ignorance, arrogance, and conceit combine to form a backward, arrogant face.

Here, Lin Qi did not feel that the Provincial Governor was like the ruler of a backward and ignorant region. His personal style, attitude, and his perfect international English made him seem disconnected from his background.

This is no ordinary person; you can tell just by his mastery of languages.

Lin Qi's mind raced, but he maintained his clean smile. He reached out and shook hands with the Provincial Governor. In an instant, he could feel the warmth of the Provincial Governor's palm and the firm yet not tight grip.

No one succeeds by chance; even if someone has a moment of luck, luck doesn't last forever.

"I am also honored to have the opportunity to come to this rich land, which in my eyes is full of miracles and the future!" Lin Qi's response made the Provincial Governor's smile even more cordial.

He shook his hand vigorously before letting go. "No need for flattery. I know what kind of country Nagaril is, and I know we are far behind the mainstream countries in the world. That's why we need you, and international friends like you who are full of enthusiasm, to help us."

"We have much to learn in terms of science and technology, and in terms of advanced management. We will not be stingy with our international friends who are willing to help us, and we will not let them suffer any losses!"

Sometimes people only say half of what they mean to avoid awkward silences. For example, in the sentence above, the Provincial Governor actually left half of the sentence unsaid—

"If you're just here to take advantage, we won't let you off the hook!"

It's something like that, but he can't say it out loud, because it would make things very awkward. But just because he doesn't say it doesn't mean the statement doesn't exist.

Lin Qi looked very serious. There were also some reporters present, including some international reporters from the Federal.

These people were also the result of discussions between Asier and Mishe Haye. The fact that Lin Qi invested in Nagaril should not only be reported locally, but also reported in the Federal government. This is actually an advertisement for Nagaril.

Once people discover that this is a good place, Federal investors will fill the sky like rain clouds and then shower their money on every inch of the land.

After consulting with the Provincial Governor, Mishe Haye finally agreed to Asier's, or rather Lin Qi's, request, allowing journalists to witness this historic moment with their own eyes and their cameras.

This is also a protective shield that Lin Qi has given himself – international public opinion and the situation.

Once a wave of attention is generated within the Federal, even if the people of Nagaril want to take action against Lin Qi, they will have to consider some international and diplomatic issues. As long as they do not dare to act immediately, Lin Qi will have a chance to turn the tide.

The brief burst of flashes caused the room to flicker for a moment. As the two people released their hands, the flashing stopped briefly. They would continue to flash, now gathering strength for the next flash.

After making these official pleasantries, the Provincial Governor began some more "personal" conversations. But to call it personal was a stretch; at his level, what was the point of such formalities? "Lin Qi, may I call you that?" After receiving an affirmative answer from Lin Qi, the Provincial Governor dropped the "Mr." and simply addressed him as "Lin Qi."

"I was very surprised when I heard that someone wanted to invest here. I'm not being modest, because I really know what kind of country Nagaril is. Can you tell me what attracted you to come here, and what industries you plan to invest in?"

People around also began to gravitate towards them, while those who were not qualified and were just there for fun deliberately distanced themselves from the core. Nagaril's strict class system influenced everyone at all times.

Lin Qi took a glass of sparkling wine from the waiter's tray, moistened his throat, and said, "Just like the Provincial Governor said..."

"You can call me Drag. You've forgotten, we're friends!" The Provincial Governor had always acted very open-minded, trendy, and even avant-garde, but Lin Qi didn't really take it seriously.

When he appeared at this event dressed in traditional clothing, his attempts to appear trendy and avant-garde were merely a mask of hypocrisy.

However, Lin Qi didn't expose these things. With a slightly surprised and pleased expression, he bowed slightly to the Provincial Governor's magnanimity and said, "I am honored..." He paused, "Just as Drag Mr. said, many people's ideas about Nagaril are still stuck in the past."

"People think this place is poor and backward, and that there may be some Mineral Deposit resources, but they are not suitable for development."

"The harsh natural environment restricts the mining and transportation of Mineral Deposit resources, and some people with ulterior motives have made this place worthless!"

At this point, people seemed calm on the surface, but they were actually somewhat unhappy inside. They were the Ruling Class, the leaders of the Upper Class classes. The worse Nagaril developed, the more it proved that they were useless. How could they be happy? However, Lin Qi quickly changed the subject. He was very good at playing the word game of first suppressing and then praising, "But in my opinion, people have overlooked a lot of things!"

"We cannot measure the development and evaluation of society simply by how much value it has created."

"The development of culture and the changes in people's lives are all progress and a manifestation of value, which is significantly higher than the intangible value of wealth."

"Nagaril has a very clear advantage. My assistant, Mr. Asier, and I have mentioned it many times: the labor costs here are lower than in other places, and that is its greatest asset."

"Someone once said that in this new era, people are a kind of wealth. I agree with this statement, and it is very suitable for Nagaril now."

"We lack everything, but we do not lack the sincerity for rapid development, nor do we lack hardworking people."

"I will gradually invest in building at least five factories in Magurana will create no fewer than a thousand jobs. I will also invest in building roads and railways, repairing waterways, and reclaiming some undeveloped areas."

"In addition to these, I will also regularly send a group of people who are willing to accept advanced knowledge to study advanced technologies abroad, acquire advanced work experience, and even study advanced knowledge abroad!"

"Once these people have mastered the advanced technology, they will return to Nagaril and contribute to changing this place, and that is what I want to do!"

Standing in the crowd, Lin Qi pointed to the dome with his right hand and said, "Investment is not plunder, but common prosperity and common development."

"I know some people think that foreign investors will disrupt some local customs, but I ask everyone not to worry. I respect the customs and habits of every place and their attitudes toward work and life. I am definitely not a destroyer, I am a builder!"

A few seconds later, enthusiastic applause rang out in the hall. As people clapped, their brows exchanged meaningful glances, clearly understanding the unspoken meaning behind Lin Qi's words.

He won't offer any welfare benefits or human rights like previous investors. He won't undermine the regime or harm people's interests. He'll still invest money here, which makes people willing to accept him.

The Provincial Governor also applauded, saying, "A very good idea. It reminds me of the future of Nagaril. We need people like you to help us. What you said was excellent."

"Common prosperity and common development—that's very inspiring!"

The Provincial Governor paused, raised his arm to glance at the luxury watch on his wrist worth tens of thousands of Federal Sol, and said with a slightly apologetic expression, "I'm sorry, I have other arrangements, so I have to leave. If you have time, let's sit down and have a good talk. I'm very interested in some of your ideas!"

"Definitely!" Lin Qi shook hands with the Provincial Governor again, after which the Provincial Governor waved goodbye to everyone and left through the main gate.

He didn't actually have anything else to do; it was just that it wasn't appropriate for him to be there right now. After all, the host of this dinner was Mayor Mishe Haye, and his presence here would be somewhat of a usurpation of the host's role, whether for Lin Qi or Mishe Haye.

As soon as the Provincial Governor left, the atmosphere in the hall became even more lively. Many people, including Mishe Haye, surrounded Lin Qi and talked to him about what he was going to do next.

"Mr. Lin Qi, when do you plan to build the factory, where do you plan to build it, and what kind of products will you mainly produce?" Mishe Haye asked first.

Lin Qi patted the sturdy wooden tools beside him and said, "I think these pieces of wood are quite good. How are they distributed in the wild?"

"Forestry mining?" Mishe Haye uttered a very modern term, and he frowned slightly. This was not what he had imagined.

He hoped Lin Qi could invest in a real factory, preferably in the heavy industry sector, where production lines cost hundreds of millions of Galil, and even if you had the money, you might not be able to buy one.

However, since he brought up the issue of logging, Mishe Haye's brow quickly relaxed. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Not much, and the felling of this Crimson Blood Wood requires the temple's permission..."