Spring Breeze 1991

"Xin Yijun, you were full of confidence in Ashgabat back then. It was your strong demand for more investment that prompted Turkmenistan to agree to our cooperation plan, and used it as an important basis for destroying the Eastern Oil Pipeline."

Miyamoto's voice seemed to be coming from the bottom of his throat, implying anger.

If something goes wrong, he is the first person responsible, Qianzhongxinyi is only a think tank, and he does not have to bear the main responsibility.Most importantly, he was the one who persuaded the three major chaebols to make additional investments, mortgage loans, and issue additional shares, not Qian Zhongxinyi.

Qian Zhongxin quickly said, "President Miyamoto, don't be impatient. No matter what, Xinrihua is the second largest shareholder of Turkmenistan National Oil Company, and Turkmenistan National Oil Company has the administrative power of the national petrochemical industry. We It can defeat Dongfang Petroleum's oil pipeline plan."

"I hope so." Miyamoto Daro glanced at Qian Zhongxin, secretly reminding himself to carefully consider the various suggestions made by this person.

Yao Yuan's sudden appearance in Abu Dhabi didn't make much sense to others, but it was a very bad sign for Miyamoto Tairo and Senchu ​​Shinichi who had ghosts in their hearts.

They're a little out of sorts.

The bidding briefing session began, and the UAE Oil Minister Ruiz read the tendering notice according to the scriptures, and then the meeting ended, less than an hour before and after.

The president-level executives of several major oil companies were talking with Ruiz at the edge of the rostrum, and Yao Yuan was still sitting there watching.

A man who seemed out of place squeezed past him and said something with an apologetic smile. The translator beside him nervously and quickly translated the words. Ruiz shook hands with the man politely, said a word, and then turned to go outside the venue. go.

The man was stunned for a moment, stomped his feet, and quickly chased after him.

This person is Xiong Jinhua.

Apart from him, no company pestered Ruiz, because everyone knew that the key person who won the bid was not Ruiz, he was at best a sounding board.

But what is certain is that Ruiz is Prince Khalifa's man.

Yao Yuan got up and followed quietly.

Xiong Jinhua chased him to the hotel lobby, stopped Ruiz recklessly, and was immediately surrounded by Ruiz's bodyguards.

The translator was so frightened that he hurried forward to explain and showed his certificate.

Yao Yuan got closer and realized that it was not an interpreter, but the second secretary of the embassy.His diplomatic status eased the atmosphere.

I heard Xiong Jinhua say, "Mr. Minister Ruiz, we sincerely want to cooperate with the UAE in oil development, please give us a chance to talk."

Ruiz said briskly, "I will send an official letter to your embassy."

"Thank you! Thank you!" Xiong Jinhua clasped his hands excitedly.

The second secretary tugged Xiong Jinhua, and said a few words to Ruiz, probably some words of explanation. Ruiz nodded slightly and left, got into the Mercedes-Benz car parked at the entrance of the lobby and left.

The second secretary scolded Xiong Jinhua, "Mr. Xiong, I told you that this is a foreign country, and you can't do whatever you want. What's the point of stopping the Minister of Petroleum in public?"

"I'm sorry, sorry, I can't help it. How long have you all sent letters to them, but there is no response at all. I am anxious."

Yao Yuan went up and said, "Mr. Xiong, Ruiz won't be of much use. If you really want to bid, I suggest finding Prince Khalifa."

"Who are you?" The second secretary looked at Yao Yuan in surprise.

Yao Yuan did not answer, strode to the entrance of the lobby, got into a more luxurious Mercedes-Benz S-class sedan and left quickly.

The second secretary stared blankly at this scene and asked, "Mr. Xiong, who is he? Is he from Huaxia?"

"Well, the boss of Dongfang Petroleum." Xiong Jinhua said with a cold snort.

The second secretary thought hard, "Dongfang Petroleum? Is it Dongfang Petroleum, the second largest shareholder and operating entity of Azerbaijan State Oil Company?"

"That's him." Xiong Jinhua said.

The second secretary didn't come back to her senses for a long time, "So young..."

"Can I meet Prince Khalifa?" Xiong Jinhua asked.

He has opinions on Yao Yuan and Dongfang Petroleum, but he believes in Yao Yuan's suggestion because the facts are there.

"Don't be kidding, even if the ambassador comes forward, he may not be able to meet Prince Khalifa. He is the crown prince of the UAE, and he is received by the head of state when he goes out to visit." The second secretary smiled wryly and shook his head.

Xiong Jinhua said, "There is always a way, right?"

"Is there any way, I definitely can't help it, and the commercial counselor can't help it either, or you can wait for the ambassador to come back and report to him." The second secretary said.

He shook his head and said, "Since Ruiz agreed to send a letter to the embassy, ​​I think we should wait and see. Ruiz is the oil minister, and he is in charge of the oil in the UAE. It will be useful to find him."

"Yao Yuan said that it doesn't have much effect, so it should not have much effect. In this regard, I believe him..." Xiong Jinhua said with a sigh.

Suddenly thought of something, he asked, "The car he was riding just now seems to be the same as Ruiz's?"

"It seems to be better than Ruiz's, but they are both Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the best car in the world. This is the kind of car used by high-ranking officials in the UAE. Hey, the license plate of that car seems to be..." Two Waiting for the secretary to seem to remember something.

Xiong Jinhua was trying to digest the information when Miyamoto Dalang and Qian Zhongxin came over.

"Is it Mr. Xiong?" Qian Zhongxin smiled and bowed, "Is it Mr. Xiong Jinhua from Huaxia Offshore Oil Corporation? I am Shinichi Qianzhong from New Nippon Petrochemical Company, and this is President Miyamoto Dairo."

Xiong Jinhua quickly nodded in response, "I am Xiong Jinhua."

The Second Secretary continues to act as interpreter.

Qian Zhongxin said with a smile, "Has CNOOC also participated in the bid for the Shidan Oilfield?"

"Yes, ha ha." Xiong Jinhua smiled unnaturally. He knew about Xinrihua, the largest petrochemical company in Japan.

Qian Zhongxin raised his chin slightly and said, "I wish you good luck."

After speaking, he left with Miyamoto Daro.

Xinrihua has no interest in CNOOC, because of historical grievances, national sentiments, etc., Japanese petrochemical companies will never have the opportunity to enter China's energy field.In fact, after 30 or [-] years, Huaxia’s opening of the energy sector to foreign investment is limited to the sole management rights of downstream industries such as refining and refined oil. In other petrochemical industries, it is still necessary to adopt a cooperative approach with Huaxia enterprises as the mainstay to proceed.

In fact, even if it is a separate operation of refining and refined oil, it is difficult for foreign-funded enterprises to meet all the specific conditions.As powerful as bp Petroleum Company (British Petroleum Company), it can only operate gas stations in a joint venture with Sinopec.

Hans from Standard Oil and Jason from Halliburton came over. The former extended his hand to Xiong Jinhua, "Mr. Xiong, I am Hans, Executive Vice President of Exxon Petroleum, hello."

Xiong Jinhua shook hands with Hans in a daze.

Standard Oil is the old name. After the dismantling, Exxon Mobil is the main successor. Therefore, old people like Hans usually call themselves Standard Oil, and they are also the largest of the Seven Sisters of Oil.

The so-called Seven Sisters of Oil refer to the seven oil companies that were divided into the original Standard Oil Company after it was dismantled. A person more useful than the President of the United States.

Xiong Jinhua does not know the history of these companies, but he is very familiar with ExxonMobil, an oil giant that has wrestled with Shell and BP all over the world.

"Mr. Xiong, I wonder if there is a chance to have lunch with you? Oh, this is Mr. Jason from Halliburton." Hans said with a smile.

The second secretary was stunned for a moment, said to wait a moment, and said to Xiong Jinhua in a low voice, "Mr. Xiong, Mr. Hans wants to have lunch with you, but this matter has to be reported to the counselor."

"Bring me to dinner? Great news, report quickly!" Xiong Jinhua couldn't help but said excitedly.

He is looking for foreign investment and cooperation in the development of offshore oil everywhere. Isn't this right at your door? What a great opportunity.

Xiong Jinhua couldn't take care of it anymore, and said in unproficient English, "Okay, okay, let me invite you and Mr. Jason to lunch, I must be the one to invite you."

The second secretary looked anxious.

Hans said with a smile, "It's in the western restaurant of the hotel, at twelve o'clock, see you there."

He and Jason smiled and shook hands with Xiong Jinhua respectively, then turned and walked in. They both lived in the Kempinski Hotel.

"Mr. Xiong, why did you agree to come down? Do you need any more foreign affairs discipline? You can't meet foreigners without approval." The second secretary said anxiously.

Xiong Jinhua endured it all morning. He is a dignified leader of a ministerial-level enterprise, and he has to bow his head to listen to the training like a primary school student when he is shouted at by department-level cadres.

"Xiao Wang, it's not as serious as you said, that's all right, you report it quickly, I'll wait here." Xiong Jinhua said, "By the way, tell our accountant to bring the money, and we can't let foreign friends treat us." .”

The second secretary subconsciously looked at the magnificent lobby, "It's beyond the standard here."

Xiong Jinhua was so angry that his nose was crooked.

But Yao Yuan followed Ruiz all the way back to the rich man's villa area. That's right, Ruiz's home and the villa Yao Yuan bought are in the same block, only two houses away.

Ruiz was getting out of the car when he passed Ruiz's house.

Yao Yuan also stopped the car, walked down, and greeted him from a distance, "Mr. Minister."

Ruiz, who was about to walk into the yard, stopped. When he looked over, he saw several bodyguards with European faces guarding a young man with Asian faces.

He suddenly remembered that the security measures in this villa area are very strict. If you don't live here or get the consent of the owner here, you will definitely not be able to enter.

Yao Yuan walked over with a smile, and Ruiz's bodyguards surrounded him.

Ruiz waved his hand to signal them to retreat, and then the European bodyguards guarding Yao Yuan also retreated.Although Jiang Yong doesn't trust these European bodyguards, because of their skin color and faces, they can better pull up the style.

"Mr. Minister, we just met. During the bidding briefing, I lived in the third villa that started here." Yao Yuan pointed to his own villa.

Now Yao Yuan buys land and houses wherever he goes, and Ashgabat is no exception. He starts doing this on the day he arrives, and he can live in his own house next time he goes there.

This is mainly done for security reasons.