Solving Middle Age Crisis by Intelligence System-Chapter 508 - 323: Trillion-Level Project

West of the city, Diaoyutai.

Inside the hotel, Salaman personally waited at the elevator with the Foreign Minister from Oil Country.

As the elevator doors opened, Qi Yun was slightly taken aback by the scene, not expecting this guy to pull off such distinctions. The last time he met him, Salaman wasn’t this enthusiastic.

Salaman quickly stepped forward with a familiar smile and reached out to Fu Wentao first, asking Qi Yun, "Qi Yun, is this Mr. Fu?"

Qi Yun smiled, raised his hand in a gesture of introduction, "That’s right, this is Mr. Fu Wentao."

Then he turned to Fu Wentao and said, "Brother, this is Mr. Salaman."

Salaman keenly caught the word "Brother," a peculiar gleam flickered in his eyes, confirming that he indeed found the right person. It seemed Qi Yun’s relationship with Fu Wentao was far closer than he had understood. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Fu Wentao stepped out of the elevator, shook hands with Salaman, and spoke in a calm tone, "Mr. Salaman, it’s an honor."

"Thank you for waiting here. You’re too kind."

"It’s what I should do," Salaman explained with a smile, "Mr. Fu, you must be tired from your journey. I should have visited you, but there are some bothersome people constantly watching me outside. I’m worried about causing unnecessary trouble for you, hence why I invited you to meet here."

Fu Wentao nodded slightly, "I understand."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, they moved to the meeting room. The staff prepared tea and then closed the door, leaving only Qi Yun, Fu Wentao, and Salaman in the room.

"Mr. Fu, regarding our intention to purchase Beidou Company’s satellite system, Qi Yun should have already informed you, and I sincerely request your assistance in facilitating this transaction."

Fu Wentao gently put down the teacup and spoke slowly, "About the Beidou system, Qi Yun did mention it to me."

"But you also know that this is not a simple commercial cooperation. The external authorization from Beidou Company requires approval from multiple departments, and the process is more complicated than you imagined."

"Moreover, the core issue is that although you claim it’s for photovoltaic equipment, it is actually for military equipment."

"This involves the country’s strategic level and needs approval from above."

Salaman nodded, speaking earnestly, "Yes, that’s why I asked Qi Yun to seek Mr. Fu’s help. If Mr. Fu is willing to intervene and coordinate, I will be extremely grateful."

Seeing that the conversation was laid bare, Fu Wentao didn’t hold back anymore and said slowly after a few seconds of silence, "Originally, I wasn’t willing to get involved in this matter, but since Qi Yun asked, let’s be direct."

"I can help coordinate, but first, I need to know what kind of price you are willing to pay."

"First, the military authorization of Beidou is different from civilian use. Once given, the risk is much greater than you imagine. The higher-ups won’t agree for no reason."

"Additionally, you know that Huaxia is a society that values personal relationships, so intervening to assist in this matter requires me to spend some favors."

Upon hearing this, Salaman’s eyes lit up, "I appreciate Mr. Fu’s straightforwardness. Rest assured, I came to Huaxia with genuine sincerity."

He then picked up the briefcase from the chair beside him, took out several documents, and handed them over, "Firstly, regarding energy, Oil Country is willing to sign a 5-year strategic supply agreement with Huaxia, increasing the annual crude oil supply from the current 80 million tons to 100 million tons, with prices 6% below the international benchmark."

"We also promise that even if the future Middle East situation becomes unstable, your supply will not be interrupted, ensuring stable energy costs, and settlements can be made in RMB."

"Secondly, the Future City project will be fully open to Huaxia. The city’s smart grid, the maglev rail through the city, and the underground integrated facilities are all billion-dollar projects."

"We also promise that the project’s engineering machinery, building materials, and intelligent equipment needed will prioritize Huaxia’s brands. As long as you can supply them, we won’t consider European manufacturers."

"..."

Salaman spoke fluently for four or five minutes, ultimately promising solemnly, "In the future, Oil Country will be Huaxia’s most loyal ally, and we will align with Huaxia’s steps on international matters."

Upon hearing the conditions offered by the other party, Qi Yun’s heart surged with waves, not expecting Oil Country to be willing to give so much just for Beidou.

Just the Future City project alone, securing one or two segments casually would be enough to last eight lifetimes...

However, Fu Wentao remained calm, merely nodding slightly without uttering a word.

Noticing this, Salaman continued to express, "Furthermore, last month on the edge of Rub al Khali, we discovered a new oil field with conventional crude reserves exceeding 100 million barrels. If Mr. Fu is interested, we can jointly establish a company for extraction."

Upon hearing this, a faint gleam flashed in Fu Wentao’s eyes.

At the current price of about 60 USD per barrel, this is still a multibillion-dollar business, although the investment costs might be considerable, the profits remain substantial.

Moreover, Fu Wentao values the opportunity to enter the Middle East market; once he secures a foothold there, he can gradually infiltrate other industries.

"I can see Mr. Salaman is quite sincere." After being silent for quite a while, Fu Wentao finally spoke, "I will discuss this matter with the higher-ups first, and if they permit, we can then discuss the specific details."

Upon hearing this, Salaman’s face relaxed instantly, revealing a genuine smile, "Thank you so much, Mr. Fu! As long as you are willing to communicate, I believe this matter can be facilitated."

Then he took a business card from the briefcase and handed it to Fu Wentao with both hands, "This is my personal number. If you need any communication, you can call me at any time."

Fu Wentao nodded, received the business card, and then stood up to leave, "Alright, I will first synchronize the situation with the relevant departments, and any news will be communicated to you promptly."

Qi Yun also stood up, shook hands briefly with Salaman, and left together with Fu Wentao.

After returning to the Rolls-Royce, Qi Yun gave Fu Wentao a cigarette and smiled, saying, "This Salaman is quite sincere, isn’t he?"

Fu Wentao took the cigarette, lit it, and took a puff before speaking slowly, "You kid still haven’t dealt with these types of people enough..."

Qi Yun revealed a suspicious expression, "Second Brother Fu, what do you mean?"

"That guy’s offers may seem tempting, but most are empty promises," Fu Wentao explained, "Take their Future City, for instance; it’s been under construction for years, and only a few kilometers have been built, not even reaching 1% of the total progress."

"Even if you sign a strategic cooperation agreement with him, at this pace, you might not live to see those project bids even after you’re buried."