"I'm certainly interested in hearing about anything that makes money," Chen Feng replied with a smile.
"You know those two countries have been fighting internationally? I've spotted a business opportunity..." Old Zhou explained excitedly.
Chen Feng was momentarily stunned.
"Indeed, Wenzhou people have agile minds. I didn't believe it before, but now I do. They say they can find business opportunities everywhere, and that perfectly describes Wenzhou people."
"It seems that this time, for the rocket recycling project, coming to Ou Bei in Wenzhou to find special regulating valves was the right choice."
"Not only did I find the regulating valves, but I also learned about the unparalleled spirit of the Wenzhou people."
"Continue, Old Zhou. I'm very interested," Chen Feng said, still smiling.
"Chen Feng, it's like this: due to the war, that country's oil isn't selling well. I was thinking, can our Wenzhou and Mingshan City act as intermediaries and help them sell oil? We'd definitely make a fortune."
"Old Zhou, your idea is good. But the question is, have you considered something? If we openly help that country sell oil, we'll make a substantial profit. But the problem is, we'll offend the United States and the European Union. China, up to now, hasn't dared to openly offend the United States and the European Union, and we certainly can't..." Chen Feng explained.
"It's okay, Chen Feng, I've considered one aspect. To avoid provoking the United States and the European Union, we can put on a show." Old Zhou said with a smile.
"Put on a show?" Chen Feng was taken aback.
His admiration for Old Zhou grew.
Honestly, Wenzhou people's thinking was indeed more flexible than those inland.
"We can, under the government's name, announce to the public that we've discovered new oil fields. With new oil fields, our large-scale oil exports will be a natural consequence." Old Zhou explained with a smile.
"That idea is feasible. But the question is, are the United States and the European Union that foolish? Won't they see through it?" Chen Feng retorted.
"Chen Feng, no need to doubt. Neither the United States nor the European Union is that foolish. However, it doesn't matter. The EU and the US also hope for such an outcome. Think about it, due to the war, it's inconvenient for the US and the EU to directly buy that country's oil. If someone pretends to be ignorant and acts as an intermediary, they can naturally also pretend to be ignorant. In this day and age, who is against making money?" Old Zhou countered.
Chen Feng was impressed by Old Zhou.
Old Zhou's brain was indeed very useful.
There was a reason why Wenzhou people had a knack for business.
As long as there was a business opportunity, whether domestic or international, Wenzhou people could come up with profitable ideas.
"So, is it settled then?" Chen Feng asked with a smile.
"Such a golden opportunity to make money absolutely cannot be missed," Old Zhou replied excitedly.
Without further ado, Chen Feng immediately returned to Mingshan City.
Qin Yan, Cheng Lu, and Li Hongling were overjoyed to see Chen Feng return.
This was because Chen Feng had spent several days in Ou Bei, San Shi Province, China, and had successfully secured the regulating valves urgently needed for the Mingshan City rocket recycling project.
This meant that Mingshan City's economic development would gain another high-tech project, with its growth momentum becoming increasingly robust.
It had to be said that Chen Feng's contributions to Mingshan City's economic development were immense.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that all of Mingshan City's current technology projects were initiated by Chen Feng.
"Chen Feng, you've worked hard in Ou Bei Town for so many days this time, and you've finally finalized the Mingshan City rocket recycling project. Your contribution to Mingshan City is huge. You should rest for a few days. The follow-up matters for Mingshan City will be handled by the three of us," Qin Yan said earnestly.
"Mayor Qin, I would like to rest for a few days too. To be honest, I've been traveling around a lot recently. It wouldn't be true to say I'm not tired. However, there is still a very important matter in Mingshan City that requires my personal attention, so I cannot rest yet." Chen Feng stated the truth directly without being coy.
"Chen Feng, hasn't the rocket recycling project already been sorted out? What other important matter requires your personal attention?" Qin Yan asked, taken aback.
Chen Feng did not hesitate and directly explained the fake oil field matter to the three women.
"This is also possible?" Li Hongling asked, astonished.
Up until now, she had felt that her business acumen was quite good.
Not only did she manage Chen Feng's domestic businesses in an orderly fashion, but she also served as the head of the Mingshan City State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission.
Little did she know, there were always people better than you, and mountains beyond mountains.
Someone actually thought of using the fake oil field to help that country sell oil and then earn high intermediary fees.
It had to be said that this business idea was something that most people wouldn't come up with.
"Chen Feng, why share this lucrative opportunity with Wenzhou? Wouldn't it be great if Mingshan City handled it alone? If Mingshan City sold oil independently, it would definitely make a fortune, and Mingshan City would quickly develop into a prefecture-level city!" Qin Yan asked softly.
"Mayor Qin, if it were a small project, Mingshan City taking it all wouldn't be a big problem. However, this time, it's about helping that country sell oil. Selling the oil of an entire country, let alone Mingshan City, even with Wenzhou added, wouldn't be enough. Therefore, I've arranged things in Mingshan City and will also go to the provincial capital. To do this oil resale business well, the provincial capital must also be brought in." Chen Feng explained calmly.
"Ah? You're going to share it with the provincial capital too?" Qin Yan was stunned.
Initially, partnering with Wenzhou to resell oil had already caused some slight displeasure. Now, they had to resell oil with the provincial capital as well.
Any fool knew that the more partners there were, the less profit one made.
"Mayor Qin, I understand your thoughts. Honestly, how I wish Mingshan City could have it all. But this time, such a large project of reselling oil, Mingshan City alone truly cannot handle it. We must cooperate with Wenzhou and the provincial capital." Chen Feng explained earnestly.
"How can it be that we can't handle it alone? If we don't have enough capital, we can borrow! With such a good project, why worry about not being able to borrow money?" Qin Yan said excitedly.
"Mayor Qin, if it were a small project, it would really be a matter of money. Once the money is secured, the project would be secured. However, this time, helping that country sell oil, the project is massive, and it's not just about money, but also other factors, such as customs, international situations, and Europe and America... You tell me, can a county-level city like Mingshan City handle it?" Chen Feng said with deep meaning.
"Is it that complicated?" Qin Yan was momentarily taken aback.
"Both countries have been fighting for so long, how could it not be complicated? To be honest, if it weren't complicated, we wouldn't be making money as intermediaries." Chen Feng said earnestly.
"Chen Feng, after your explanation, it does make sense. It seems I was thinking too simply. International affairs can't be that straightforward." Qin Yan gave a self-deprecating laugh.
"Mayor Qin, I will be going to the provincial capital these few days to lobby them properly. I'll leave the matters in Mingshan City to the three of you." Chen Feng seized the opportunity.
"Chen Feng, I have a question that I can't quite grasp. Mingshan City, Wenzhou City, and the provincial capital, combining forces to resell oil, with such huge profits, isn't this like pie falling from the sky? Why do you still need to lobby the provincial capital? Shouldn't they be eager to join? In this day and age, who dislikes making money?" Qin Yan asked, completely puzzled.