Key to Open the Door of the Future
Nagaril has long been rumored to be rich in Gold Mine and gemstone deposits, and many people believe that such Mineral Deposit do exist there, even though there is no official, authoritative exploration report to date.
There are many reasons that prevent people from discovering and mining these Mineral Deposit resources, the most important of which is the lack of cooperation from the Nagaril government, which has deterred many people from this idea.
The development of Mineral Deposit resources cannot be accomplished simply by saying "I'm here." From early large-scale exploration to discovery, mining, transportation, local smelting, and finally international shipping through ports, almost every step requires the cooperation of the local government.
The Nagaril government's lack of cooperation made many steps impossible to complete, and these steps could not bypass the local government. Therefore, due to various reasons, the rumors ultimately remained just rumors.
Listening to Lin Qi's somewhat provocative questions, Wo Delike was not angered. Instead, he found the young man to be very bold and interesting. Most importantly, Lin Qi had grasped the core of all the issues—interests.
With benefits and advantages, Wo Delike is a well-known role model of Upper Class.
If there is no profit, no benefit, and even losses, then Wo Delike is a cold-blooded capitalist.
His smile was gentle at this moment, which showed that Lin Qi had moved him.
Gold Mine and gold are extremely important to a company and even a country, and he believed that Nagaril had more than just Gold Mine.
The fact that Lin Qi dared to offer this as "bait" shows that he had the potential to make it happen, something Wo Delike was well aware of. Otherwise, he would have made Lin Qi and many others who had deceived him understand why some believers always said the Federal was the devil's lair.
Of course, even if you understand, you still have plenty of questions to ask.
Wo Delike took out a pale gold Kolef from the box on the table—it was a rare find on the market. It was a solid color, and compared to the common Kolef like red, blue, yellow, green, and purple, this pale gold one was very rare.
It resembles a slightly miniature spindle, thicker in the middle and thinner at both ends, bulging outwards like a layer of gold foil, reflecting the brilliant luster of gold.
Such a solid-color Golden Grand Ceremony Edition costs over 500 yuan per piece and is not available for purchase or order through ordinary channels. The annual production quantity in the production area is limited, and only investors in the production area can enjoy it according to equity.
Wo Delike was undoubtedly one of the investors as well, and Lin Qi looked at the Kolef and thought of the topic they had been discussing: gold.
"Very fitting!" Lin Qi skillfully took the knife and blowtorch that Wo Delike handed him first, and soon he took a puff. He was somewhat surprised to feel the rich, creamy taste with a hint of sweetness in his mouth, as well as a stronger multi-sensory impact.
He didn't dare to inhale it. The pure-colored Kolef didn't provide a basis for inhalation; only the Mixed Color- color one with a spiral pattern of alternating colors and white could be inhaled.
The intense, almost tangible texture is a surprising and delightful experience in the mouth, but inhaling it is a disaster.
He slowly exhaled, nodding involuntarily. "It's a very special enjoyment. It has a milky aroma. I've always thought that the aroma of milk and these things..." He raised the Kolef in his hand, "... have nothing in common, but it doesn't seem so."
Wo Delike was very satisfied with Lin Qi's comments. He briefly explained that the tobacco from these Kolef was picked and carefully processed by sixteen-year-old girls themselves. There was also a special process in which they used the first natural secretion of milk from a certain mammal to wash and soak the tobacco three times, allowing the milky aroma to infuse into it, instead of adding chemical flavorings like milk flavoring.
This is not cow's milk or goat's milk, which some people may not be used to, but anyone can tolerate this milk from a common animal.
This also explains why its output is so low, because it is difficult to produce on a large scale.
The milky aroma is very noticeable, but it doesn't overshadow the original flavor it's meant to convey. With the flavors and aromas gradually unfolding and culminating in a final burst, the price of 500 yuan per stick isn't actually that high.
Sometimes it's not just a luxury item for amusement and enjoyment; for some, it's a symbol of status and prestige.
"What are you planning to do?" Wo Delike asked, lighting up a cigarette as well. He had a whole box of them and didn't care whether he saved this one to finish slowly or just smoked it once.
He offered some explanations for the questions he raised. "We know all of these things, and we don't know them either, but if I want to convince others, I need to give me something reliable, do you understand?"
Lin Qi nodded in agreement. Although Wo Delike was a director of a large conglomerate and a capitalist who could influence national policy, he still had to convince others before they would believe what he said.
The higher one's social class, the more difficult it becomes to persuade others.
To persuade young people who have just entered society, you may not need anything substantial. Just a few slogans and some descriptions of a grand future can motivate them to work hard without hesitation.
But when dealing with high-ranking officials, if you want to persuade them to make a decision, you must gain their trust with facts, not boasting.
"In Nagaril, control over things like gold, jungles, and Mineral Deposit resources doesn't actually lie with the Central Government of the Nagaril United Kingdom, nor with the Provincial Governor, but with the religion..."
At that moment, Sai Weiruila happened to pass by the study door. She had just finished her etiquette class. With the mutual understanding and integration between the Federal and the International Community, not only did the Federal Government welcome many foreign affairs visits and foreign visits, but some large conglomerates also began to actively deepen international cooperation.
Recently, Wo Delike's consortium plans to engage in a series of energy development collaborations with the royal family of a Small Country. This is their first step into international development, and they have carefully chosen a location that they believe they can handle.
To demonstrate the importance of this collaboration, the Wo Delike and their daughter, Sai Weiruila, will accompany the delegation to the country to discuss cooperative projects, where they will stay at the royal palace for a period of time.
In order not to lose face for himself, for the reputation of Wo Delike, or for the reputation of the Bayer Federation, Wo Delike specially hired a Court Etiquette Teacher with twenty years of experience working in the royal family to teach Sai Weiruila some court etiquette.
She had just said goodbye to the teacher who was giving her a lot of headaches, and happened to pass by the study on her way to piano practice.
The study door wasn't fully closed. In this family, no one dared to do anything they shouldn't. She heard Lin Qi and her father talking and couldn't help but secretly push the door open a crack to peek inside.
At this moment, Lin Qi sat very relaxed and comfortable opposite Wo Delike. Facing him was Sai Weiruila's father, the famous capitalist. The seriousness on his face was enough for the girl to understand how serious he was at this moment.
The sunlight shone through the beautiful window curtains, no longer as intense and scorching as it was outside. The fine dust particles dancing in the air mingled with the rising blue smoke, swirling and twirling.
This scene captivated her deeply; she had never seen a young man display such... she didn't know how to express her thoughts.
Her father had never treated a young person with such seriousness, and young people dared not speak recklessly in front of him, but all of this was shattered on this particular afternoon.
Lin Qi's confident and radiant aura was infectious, captivating everything around him. The subtle gestures in his eyes, the way he smoked, the faint smile on his lips—all of this was like a painting, firmly etched into the girl's heart.
"Ahem..." Wo Delike quickly noticed his daughter "peeping" outside the door. Lin Qi stopped in time, glanced back, waved to the girl in front of Wo Delike, and said hello.
Wo Delike glanced at Lin Qi, then turned his gaze back to the girl. "Now is your time to practice the piano. Don't keep your piano teacher waiting too long, okay?"
The girl blushed and apologized for her behavior, then closed the door again. Wo Delike smiled and explained, "She's very naughty!"
Lin Qi, however, corrected him without hesitation, "It's lively!"
The two men, one tall and one short, looked at each other for a moment, and then naturally began their previous conversation.
"Gold holds a very special place in the native religion of Nagaril, as does everything that is gold. So the real key to whether and how to develop Gold Mine ultimately lies in how to persuade the High Priest."
"Did you know I brought a little boy back with me this time?"
Wo Delike shook his head, not explaining why he didn't know, because he had no interest in small people.
"He is the most favored son of the High Priest of Magulana Province. How to describe him?" Lin Qi frowned slightly. "The High Priest is equivalent to our Parish Patriarch. He has absolute control over the religious power within the parish. You know, it's a hereditary system."
The previous words did not sway Wo Delike. The struggle within religion is no simpler than the struggle between politicians or capitalists. Everyone has enemies, no one is an exception, including the president and himself.
But Lin Qi's last sentence immediately made them understand the source of Lin Qi confidence. Could there be anything more corrupt than a hereditary Parish Patriarch? No, there was nothing more corrupt, but there was nothing more wonderful either. It meant absolute power, and now the key to unlocking that power was in their hands.
In a daze, Lin Qi in Wo Delike's eyes was no longer a young man, but a man full of courage, cunning, and resourcefulness.
He didn't know what "precocious" meant, but Lin Qi was giving him that feeling now, as if he were facing a peer, an opponent! No longer contempt, but respect and vigilance!