Chapter 71 Scaring Yourself!
" Director! It's almost time, the car is already waiting downstairs."
The secretary's voice broke the silence in the office as it rang out from outside the door.
"Okay, I'm coming."
Huang Fengwen, a Director who has navigated the ups and downs of the business world for many years...
My heart felt like it was stuffed with a wet rag, so stuffy and uncomfortable that I hadn't felt at ease since early morning.
He kept wondering, " What was wrong with Su Hao back then? Why did he insist on holding me back and not letting me leave?"
Yesterday in the president's office, we were having a good business discussion when Su Hao suddenly acted like he was possessed by some evil spirit.
He grabbed his arm, veins bulging on his forehead, and refused to let him go to Middle East.
What are the reasons given?
I'm afraid people will laugh their heads off if I tell them!
They said the expansion pack for the game they're playing is about to be released!
They said all those bastards in the guild had assembled and were just waiting for him, the guild leader, so they could all raid the new dungeon together!
This is utterly ridiculous!
If this reasoning holds water, then pigs could climb trees and perform the Thomas Flair!
"But the way that kid looked at me back then didn't seem like he was just joking around... There must be something going on behind the scenes!"
Huang Fengwen frowned deeply, completely baffled.
But what exactly is going on?
He racked his brains but couldn't figure it out.
We can't just cancel a crucial trip to Saudi Arabia that's vital to the company's future for a piece of junk, can we?
Wouldn't that make someone mentally ill?
If Huang Fengwen really did that, he must have been out of his mind!
You know, this trip to Saudi Arabia is an extremely important event!
Saudi Arabia is opening its securities market this year, and not only that, it has also announced that it will actively invest globally through its sovereign wealth fund!
Once this news came out, wasn't this an obvious opportunity to pick up gold bricks everywhere?
It's like a pack of wolves fighting for a deer; whoever acts first gets to snatch the fattest piece!
It is said that the international financial giants are all eager to make their move and prepare to attack.
Huang Fengwen's company, though, is just a fledgling upstart compared to these giants.
But they were also determined to seize the initiative!
Even just grabbing a bone to gnaw on, or securing a favorable position, is good!
" Chairman Huang, you've arrived."
"Oh, Lao Liu. How's the preparation going?"
Huang Fengwen looked at his capable subordinate, the Executive Director Executive Director Liu.
" Chairman Huang! Don't worry. As soon as we arrive in Riyadh, I've already arranged a meeting with key figures from the sovereign wealth fund to explore the possibilities."
"Okay, I trust you to handle things."
Huang Fengwen was still a little uneasy, and casually asked:
"But speaking of which, is Riyadh a safe place?"
"Oh dear, Chairman Huang, you're overthinking it! It's not just safe, it's absolutely impregnable!"
Executive Director Liu waved his hand dismissively, spittle flying everywhere.
"That's the capital of Saudi Arabia! Think about it, Saudi Arabia is the undisputed leader in the Middle East!"
How could security in one's own capital be anything less than impenetrable? It had to be as solid as an ironclad fortress!
"Are you worried about what's going on with Yemen?" Old Liu asked.
Recently, Saudi Arabia has rolled up its sleeves and personally intervened in Yemen's civil war.
They even carried out an air raid codenamed "Operation Storm," which caused quite a stir.
Saudi Arabia and Iran have never been on the same page.
It's obvious to anyone with eyes that Saudi Arabia isn't really fighting Yemen; it's clearly using Yemen as a pretext to indirectly challenge Iran!
Because of this, Saudi Arabia bombed several arms depots belonging to the armed groups supported by Iran.
The entire Middle East region was filled with a tense and volatile atmosphere.
"However, Chairman Huang, you know what, an oil-producing country is indeed an oil-producing country; they have plenty of confidence!"
Executive Director Liu exclaimed in amazement.
"Logically speaking, with this fight going on, shouldn't crude oil prices skyrocket?"
But look at Saudi Arabia, there hasn't been much movement at all.
Oil prices even dropped a bit! That's really weird!
Under normal circumstances, when war breaks out, gold becomes incredibly valuable, and oil prices can even break through all ceilings.
This time, firstly, the scale of the conflict was relatively controllable, and secondly, Saudi Arabia itself is one of the world's top oil producers with substantial resources, which allowed them to keep oil prices under control.
"So, you can rest assured about the security situation!"
Executive Director Liu patted his chest confidently.
"If they're going to fight, they'll just be playing house on Yemen's land."
To put it bluntly, it's just Saudi Arabia and Iran using Yemen, that lousy arena, to have a war of words from afar!
"Our own territory is perfectly safe!"
The words may be crude, but the principle is sound.
The Yemeni civil war, to put it bluntly, is just a power struggle between the two regional powers, Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Their own homeland is filled with singing and dancing.
The only ones who are unlucky are the ordinary people of Yemen, whose homes have been almost completely destroyed.
"So, Chairman Huang, you don't need to worry about security."
Even if Iran had the guts of a bear and the courage of a leopard, it wouldn't dare to directly attack the Saudi capital.
Isn't that tantamount to handing the knife handle to Uncle Sam and giving him an excuse to send troops?
Unless the Iranian leadership has collectively lost their minds, they would never do something so stupid.
Executive Director Liu's analysis was very logical and insightful.
"Yes, that makes sense." Huang Fengwen nodded.
The conclusion is clear: Saudi Arabia is very safe!
Anyone who dares to touch Saudi Arabia is essentially declaring war on America. There are very few countries in the world with that kind of "courage" and "strength".
Even so, Su Hao's words were like a fishbone—not big, but stuck in my throat, neither up nor down, causing me great discomfort.
This guy is usually very clever; everyone in the company knows he has a sharp eye.
Every project he invested in made him a fortune.
Does he not understand the importance of this trip to Saudi Arabia?
But how could such an absurd idea as "I'll go to Middle East next time, but first I'll play games with you" even pop into my head?
"Um… Old Liu," Huang Fengwen asked, almost as if possessed.
"Can we postpone our meeting with the Saudis...?"
"Huh? Chairman Huang, you're not kidding, are you?" Executive Director Liu was stunned, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets.
"It was so difficult to get this appointment! We got there first, and that's why they made the arrangements."
If we change our minds at the last minute and postpone it, it's hard to say whether they'll still want to see us!
They might just leave us hanging!
"...That's true." Huang Fengwen sighed.
Well, it seems like it's not going to be canceled.
" Chairman Huang, is something on your mind?" Executive Director Liu asked cautiously, observing his expression.
"I noticed your complexion has been off since just now."
"Huh? It's nothing!"
Huang Fengwen suddenly shook his head, as if trying to shake off all those messy thoughts.
Yeah, what could possibly happen?
You're scaring yourself!
I guess it's because I've been working non-stop lately, and I'm too tired to think clearly.
Su Hao, that kid, is probably under a lot of work pressure and just wants to relax with his older brother by playing a few games.
Yes, that must be it!
Once he returns safely from this business trip, we can spend as much time as we want with him, right?
Okay, it's settled then!