The Fifteenth Act: If you offend me, I will kill your whole family.

  Tan Ni nodded: "If things continue as they are now, the domestic side will definitely intervene in this matter. At that time, my consul may also be dismissed. Others are also worried about this situation, and even if we put pressure on Deng Benyin, it has little effect. They seem to be happy to see the situation slide into an irreversible abyss, and their control over public opinion is just perfunctory!"

  "In fact, I warned you about this situation a long time ago, didn't I? And to be honest, the suggestion to let things escalate was mine, although I'm not one of Deng Benying's people, but after all, they entrusted me with helping them, and I also hope to gain favor from the rulers of Qiong Cliff...” Roger shrugged his shoulders. "For me, the most desirable outcome is still for you to make concessions."

  Tan Ni smiled wryly and said, "We just want to make some money and get some political achievements, but now it's not about getting political achievements, we might even have to sacrifice ourselves. So... how much money do you think they can accept?"

  "Deng Ben Yin had already come up with 400,000 dollars, but due to public protests, the actual amount that can be given will definitely not be this number. If I were to say... it would be around 20,000 dollars, just to settle this matter!"

  "200,000 yuan!? This is ridiculous!"

  "I was just making a suggestion, Deng Benying and the others just let me say some feelings, now I have completed my task, what you finally discuss and come to an agreement on has nothing to do with me, that's between the two of you."

  "But 200,000 yuan is simply a joke! No one will accept it!" Tan Ni said angrily, the compensation was reduced from 10 million to a symbolic 200,000, which can almost be considered a humiliating defeat.

  "In fact, the reason you guys become a joke is that when you wanted that one million, you didn't think you'd become a joke... Alright, I have to remind you of something for the last time. If you're no longer the consul, then many things in the contract we signed can't be done by you. If such a situation really occurs, I'll regretfully take back your shares."

  "No! You can't do this! I just gave you the check!"

  "I didn't want it to be like this, but since it hasn't happened yet, let's try to avoid it! However... if you want to resolve this crisis, there is a way. You can tell Deng Benying that in order to maintain the traditional friendship between both sides, you agree to pay 30,000 yuan as compensation for the victim and reach an understanding on the pastor's murder case, but with one condition - the Deng Benying government must negotiate with the American banking group, using the resources of the Qiongya mine as collateral, in exchange for a $30 million loan from the United States!"

  That's right! This is the famous Deng Ben Yin borrowing event in Hainan history. Even if Roger didn't say it, it wouldn't take long for Tan Ni and others to think of this idea. Roger just made it appear a little earlier.

  After a moment's thought, Tan Ni immediately thought of the benefits - first, the 300,000 yuan compensation was given to the pastor's family. Although they didn't get any real benefit, it gave an explanation domestically and the price drop from 1 million to 300,000 would make Chinese people think they had won, so the protest would naturally subside, this thorny event could be considered settled, and they were blameless.

  However, the key point is that through this incident, they provided an opportunity for the US banking group that had long coveted Hainan, an opportunity to seize Hainan's resources! A $300 million loan, which sounds good as a loan, but Deng Benyin will pay it back when pigs fly. So, in reality, both parties knew that this transaction was actually using $300 million to buy all of Hainan's mineral resources!

  In one stroke, the Americans got resources and Deng Benying had $300 million to expand his army, a true win-win. To know that this $300 million was something he could only scrape together after searching all over Hainan for seven or eight years!

  As long as this deal is reached, Tan Ni and his team will be on the side of American banks, and they will not lack either political achievements or practical benefits. It can be said that they have turned a crisis into an opportunity and made a fortune!

  Thinking of this, Tanny excitedly jumped up and grabbed Roger's face, giving him a big kiss, exclaiming: "My dear Ro, you are my angel!"

  Roger felt a surge of nausea and pushed Danny away, muttering to himself: "Damn faggot! Don't think you're so happy now, if this works out I'll make you take my last name!"

  ……

  Now that Tan Ni's funds are in place, it's time to get started. Regardless of whether the factory is built or not, road repairs will always be the top priority. He doesn't want to have to take the treacherous mountain road every time he travels between modern and republican eras. Moreover, the cave must be protected, it can't just be left exposed like that, it's unsettling. What if someone stumbles upon it one day?

  So, early next morning, Roger set out to find Chen Fengqi, preparing to take advantage of the opportunity to report on the American's dynamics and see if he could get some benefits.

  "Old Luo, I heard that Tang Ni's wife has recovered from her illness?"

  "Ah, she just recovered a few days ago, and yesterday's banquet was to celebrate her recovery." Roger said with a smile, "And I learned some good news at the meeting - the Americans have softened!"

  Chen Feng was overjoyed at the news that Americans were finally willing to lower their prices and yield, his mouth curled up in a way that Roger thought would be no more than if he had taken three concubines at once.

  "Those American guys have finally softened up, great feelings, great feelings! Haha, Luo brother, this is a big achievement, a big achievement indeed! Another day, I'll definitely praise you in front of Commander Deng! Come on, let's go, I'm treating you to drinks!"

  "Don't be in a hurry, listen to me finish speaking." Roger struggled free from Chen Fengji's bear paw and said hastily, "Actually, this time the Americans yielded with conditions!"

  "What conditions? What kind of conditions?"

  "First of all, the money still needs to be compensated, but the price has been reduced to 30,000."

  "Hmm... 30,000 is enough, what else?"

  "There's another one, it's the Americans, they want to lend us 30 million US dollars, but they want to mortgage the entire island's minerals! These are just what Consul Tan Ni said, just a rough idea, still need some time to finalize."

  "This is great! Haha, 30 million is a huge sum of money! With this amount of money, our team at Old Chen's house should be able to expand a bit too! Haha."

  "Brother, this money isn't taken for nothing." Roger reminded kindly.

  "What's the fear, that mine isn't ours anyway, just give it away. I'm telling you the truth, Deng Zhihao can't stay on this small island for long, he'll have to go back to Guangzhou sooner or later! When that time comes, who cares whose mine is? It has nothing to do with us!"

  With a wry smile, Roger shook his head and really didn't have any expectations for these local warlords anymore. He'd better just focus on his own affairs.

  Taking advantage of Chen Fengqi's good mood, Roger brought up his plan to open a pharmaceutical factory and hoped that Chen Fengqi could help with the introduction letter and other things to reduce some trouble.

  Zhen Fengqi, who was excited, naturally wouldn't let down Roger, who had made an effort. With a smile and a wave of his hand, he quickly wrote a letter of introduction that was extremely rough in both handwriting and content.

  "My brother Roger wants to set up a pharmaceutical factory, and you all need to work hard to assist him in various matters. Don't make things difficult for him. If anyone dares to offend him, I will kill your entire family! - Chen Fengqi"