NOVEL NEXT Chapter 69
Chapter 69: I’ll Take Care of It
After reflection, Fang Jian said, “Mr. Ji, how much valuable metal do our local businesses import from overseas each year?”
Ji Youneng’s eyes flickered with surprise as he asked, “Mr. Fang, are you… willing?”
Fang Jian nodded slightly and said, “If we’re talking about the entire country, I would certainly have good intentions but lack the ability. However, I can still contribute if it’s limited to just one city.”
Even if he were to provide precious metals on a national scale, Fang Jian could easily accomplish it. But as long as his intelligence was within the normal range, he wouldn’t make such a choice.
Many of the minerals purchased domestically were from less developed countries. Spending money on these minerals would greatly enhance the country’s standing. So, Fang Jian could provide cutting-edge high-tech equipment, but he wouldn’t dare to easily monopolize various minerals that could affect the country’s overall strategy.
Are there not enough well-intentioned actions in this world that lead to unintended consequences?
Ji Youneng suddenly stood up with an exclamation of “Ouch!” He stood up too forcefully and accidentally bumped into a corner of the cabin. But at this moment, his emotions were running high, and he didn’t pay much attention to the pain as he asked, “Mr. Fang, are you serious?”
“Hehe, I’m a native of Yongcheng. It should be possible for me to make a small contribution to my hometown,” Fang Jian replied.
Ji Youneng quickly responded, “Yes, that would be more than possible. If the local entrepreneurs could hear your words, I wonder how pleased they would be.”
After a pause, he suddenly remembered something and asked, “Mr. Fang, what about the import prices from abroad…”
Fang Jian smiled faintly and said, “They will be comparable to market prices, but I guarantee a constant supply.”
“What about the variety?” Ji Youneng inquired.
“All types of precious metals will be available,” Fang Jian assured.
Ji Youneng nodded repeatedly and said, “That’s sufficient. This is more than enough.”
To be honest, if it weren’t Fang Jian making this promise, he wouldn’t believe it at all.
For example, to address the domestic shortage of platinum group metals this time, Fang Jian went to the Beautiful Country to appease those in charge and purchased the metals at a much higher price.
Such situations were quite common. The prices of various precious metals on the international market had risen sharply over the years, more than once or twice. It would be considered a fantasy for an ordinary person to make such a promise. However, Fang Jian had previously sold large quantities of precious metals at low prices twice.
The magnitude of the price difference made Ji Youneng’s heart tremble just thinking about it. That’s why he was willing to believe in Fang Jian.
“Mr. Fang, I must report this good news to our leaders,” Ji Youneng said, smiling with unusual happiness. “This way, the companies in Yongcheng can develop better without restrictions.”
Fang Jian nodded slightly, although he didn’t know how much of Ji Youneng’s joy was genuine. But even if it was superficial, Fang Jian would be satisfied as long as he could get things done.
Ji Youneng took out his phone and waved it towards Fang Jian, saying, “Mr. Fang, may I?”
Fang Jian was shocked and said, “Mr. Ji, aren’t you too eager?”
Ji Youneng sighed, “I’m extremely anxious.”
Fang Jian smiled and said, “Go ahead.”
Ji Youneng nodded vigorously, got up, and returned to his original seat to make the phone call.
The plane didn’t fly directly to Yongcheng but landed in Shanghai. Ji Youneng wasn’t traveling alone. He had a secretary and bodyguard. However, on the plane, they were seated in the economy class.
After getting off the plane, Ji Youneng warmly invited Fang Jian to take a ride back together because his driver was already waiting there with a nanny car.
Fang Jian politely declined, saying he had something to do in Shanghai. He would rather take the high-speed train than join in the excitement. After leaving the airport, Fang Jian purchased a high-speed train ticket. Since he still had time, he found a café and ordered a steak.
Before the steak arrived, someone suddenly approached him and sat beside him. Fang Jian looked up in surprise. It was an elderly gentleman with weathered features and slightly graying hair.
Fang Jian was certain that he had never seen this person before.
The man extended his hand and said, “Mr. Fang Jian, my name is Liu Zhenguo.”
Fang Jian raised an eyebrow, unable to hide his astonishment. After Zhang Liang mentioned the aerospace engine matter, Fang Jian researched a lot of related information. That’s how he knew the name Liu Zhenguo.
This was a respectable old man, an indelible name in the history of domestic aerospace engine research. Although this name was far from being as famous as any 18th-tier celebrity, in the hearts of certain people, this man was one of the true heroes…