America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 449 Treasure and Southeast Asian Style
When Akihiko Kuroda struggled all night and stayed up until morning before he just rested.

Singapore is 5300 kilometers away from Tokyo.

The bright sunshine poured into the bedroom, waking Abel up from his sleep.

She stretched out her hand to cover her sleepy eyes, yawned, and stretched comfortably on the big Simmons.

"call--"

It has been almost a week without a woman by my side.

To be honest, it was a bit lonely.

The key is that the suffocation has overflowed several times.

If I had known earlier, I would not let Karla go back first, but let her accompany me.

Throwing off the blanket, she walked into the bathroom. After washing and rinsing, she changed into a set of white shorts and a T-shirt and went downstairs.

In the living room, after taking a glass of warm water from David Jones, Abel took a big sip, put it on the table, turned on the TV, picked up the newspaper on the table and opened it.

After browsing a local newspaper, Abel couldn't help shaking his head.

Singapore is too small, and the content of local news reported by newspapers here is almost the same as that of Hong Kong Island.

In Abel's eyes, they were all trivial matters.

However, it is difficult for such a small country and region to raise elites with broad horizons.

There are local elites, but compared with the elites raised by big countries, they are far inferior in many aspects.

This is not the elites in these places, not as good as the elites in those big countries and regions.

It is that they are inherently limited, and this is a situation that is difficult to change.

Putting down the newspaper, Abel picked up several other English daily newspapers.These newspapers report exclusively international news, with a major focus on Europe and North America.

But what Abel cares about now is more news from Asia.

He picked and found news about Asia.

Sure enough, in these newspapers, there are a lot of reports about Neon's recent economy, politics, and even military affairs.

In the newspapers, it can be seen that the recent economic situation of Neon is very unstable, and there are many bullish and bearish arguments.

Those who don't know may think that Neon has experienced some special period and special event.

In fact, Abel knew that this was the result of the fierce confrontation between his own media power and the enemy's media power.

Many times, international financial markets and even international business circles struggle and confront.

The confrontation is often not only the industry itself, but also outside the industry.

The typical example is Huayao, which is facing the competition from Europe and the United States head-on.

As a last resort, the Americans chose to move outside the market, and various sanctions finally killed its mobile phone business.

With the strength of the world's most powerful country, doing so seems a little invincible.

But such is the character of the American, or rather the Anza.

It is a group with a special double standard.

I can fuck you, it's for seed oil and cooking.

But you can't mess with me, you messed with me, that is, you are immoral, you are unfair, and you are dishonest.

Abel could see that, at least in the international discourse, the confrontation between the enemy and the enemy is still in a situation where it is not at a disadvantage for the time being.

This has been commendable.

This is because the oil people are basically in a neutral state, and even secretly help their side.

If it were replaced by other people to fight against this enemy, public opinion all over the world would definitely be one-sided.

Putting down a few English newspapers, Abel raised his hand, motioning for David Jones to have breakfast delivered.

Today's breakfast is very Singapore-style kaya toast, soft-boiled eggs, coffee, and rojak.

The Southeast Asian characteristics of these breakfasts are very obvious, integrating the food characteristics of the Chinese, Malay, and Indian ethnic groups.

These three ethnic groups also account for more than 95% of the population of Singapore.

Abel, who is used to eating big fish and meat for breakfast, thinks it's good to be light occasionally.

At this time, Edward walked in, "Good morning, boss."

"Good morning, sit down first, let's have some food together." Abel invited with a smile.

"Thank you boss, I have already eaten."

After speaking, Edward sat down and glanced at David standing gracefully beside Abel.

There was also the maid who was serving carefully, and then he and Abel looked at each other.

Abel nodded to David, and David smiled and said to the maids, "Go down first."

"Okay, sir, you can enjoy it slowly, and if you need anything, please ask at any time."

After the maids bowed slightly and finished speaking softly, they left.

When the maid left, only David, Abel, and himself were left, Edward lowered his voice and said:

"Boss, it has been found. It is indeed as you said, the treasure exists, but the quantity and value are temporarily unknown."

Abel nodded, seeing Edward's shocked expression, he smiled slightly.

I left Hong Kong Island before and stayed in Thailand.

Abel was there, but he didn't just sit around doing nothing all day.

In Thailand, Abel asked Johnson and several other rock security staff to quietly leave the main force.

The team left Abe and traveled from Thailand to India.

And their job in India was to verify Abel's unclear memory.

This memory is Abel before his rebirth, who read a news article about the treasures of Indian temples on the Internet.

The news said that in Asan's state of Kerala, there is a Padmanabhaswamy temple.

Most of the treasures on the surface of Padmanabhaswamy Temple were scraped away during the rule of the Yin Empire, who was not the Son of Man.

But there are still some survived, and 6 secret rooms have not been opened.

Later, in the first secret room that was opened, the three buddies found that the treasure in it was of amazing value.

According to reports, there are more than 1200 gold chains about 2.7 meters in length and 2.5 kilograms in weight, 3 pure gold crowns, various gold jewelry weighing nearly 1 ton, diamonds, antiques, gemstones, and 17 kilograms in the period of the East India Company. There are gold coins, 18 coins from the Napoleonic period, a small gold elephant, a 1-foot Vishnu statue studded with diamonds and precious stones, and other treasures, and these are just the treasures contained in a secret room.

There are five more places in the back. The media on the third brother's side said that the total value of the contents inside may exceed 1000 billion U.S. dollars.

After reading this report, Abel was amazed in his heart, but he didn't quite believe it.

The reason is very simple, the third brother is famous all over the world for his bragging rights.

If other countries sent out such a great treasure, Abel would believe it.

But this is third brother's news.

In addition, from Ah San's government to Abel's rebirth, they did not publish any actual photos of the treasure, which caused a lot of controversy about the value of the treasure from all walks of life.

With the personality of the Indians, if such a super treasure were really dug up, Abel felt that they would definitely want to travel around the world for people to see.

But there is no movement at all behind, which is really not in line with the character of the third brother.

So Abel felt that there could be two truths.

One is the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, which may have really unearthed so many treasures.

Precisely because the treasures are so attractive and valuable, the upper echelon of the three buddies swallowed it by themselves and digested it internally.

So there was no movement behind.

This is something that can happen in India.

In this magical country, all kinds of magical things are possible.

Another possibility, is that the Padmanabhaswamy Temple simply does not have so many treasures.

Maybe there was a small part, and then it was frantically exaggerated by the third brother's media, and a big news was made, for the sake of attracting people's attention, and for the inexplicable self-confidence and pride of the third brother.

However, there may not be so many treasures afterwards.

In order to avoid blowing out the cowhide, the authorities of the third brother chose to downplay the news of this treasure.

But, neither of these two possibilities mattered to Abel.

According to this part of his memory, Abel picked out a group of trustworthy people in the rock security, and asked them to investigate quietly.

But now, what Edward came to report was the result of the investigation by this group of people.

"Since it really exists, let's start preparing according to the plan."

Abel said to Edward: "Secrecy is paramount. After all, India is different from other countries. It has a strong independence. Do you understand what I mean?"

Edward nodded, knowing that the boss was right.

Although the third brother likes to brag, after all, such a good piece of treasure land is there, and the population is also very large.

Even if most of them are "livestock", the base number is large, and the number of geniuses and elites is also large.

In addition, the geographical location is superior, as well as the relationship with the United Kingdom.

Facing the Ah San authorities, the pressure is still great at the company level.

And this kind of thing should not be too fanciful.

We can't let the U.S. military soldiers drive straight in like we did to a small country like Afghanistan.

Only a small group of special operations can take their time.

Fortunately, before the treasure was discovered, the Padmanabaswamy Temple was a place that neither parents nor mothers loved.

The Varma royal family, who is in charge of managing this place, has mismanaged the temple for a long time because it does not have much oil and water.

In the parallel time and space, the treasure was discovered because the Varma royal family did not pay enough attention to the temple, which caused the temple to be a bit deserted.

In the end, they were appealed, and the management rights were taken back by the Asan authorities, and then they were discovered during the inventory.

"Let's use Plan A first." Abel set the tone directly, "David, let Alan start the operation. And Edward, you are always ready for Plan B. If Plan A fails, start Plan B."

This time it was David's turn to nod with Edward.

After finishing talking about the temple.

"Boss, I think it is necessary to increase the security level. If possible, it would be best to live in the Changi base." David suddenly said softly.

Abe understood what David Jones meant.

The confrontation has already begun.

Although there is a bottom line in terms of unspoken rules, sometimes the benefits are touching.

In the face of huge interests, the bottom line can be completely lost.

Don't overestimate the morality of the Ansa people, the marine civilization has never paid much attention to this aspect.

Abel even wants to go back to the United States now if he can.

But didn't this happen to me halfway through the trip?

Until the dust settles, it's safest to stay still for the time being.

Abel shook his head, "I can't even guarantee the reliability of Ellis and Benjamin. What's more, even if they are reliable, what about the rest of the Changi base? Who can guarantee that the tens of thousands of soldiers in the base are all obedient? Unless There is turmoil, otherwise it is not a good choice to live in the base."

Seeing Abel's statement, David nodded slightly again, not continuing this topic.

After breakfast, Abel went to the financial safe house in the seaside manor house.

Although Singapore is very expensive, there are still villas.

It's just that the price is in the sky.

Not much worse than the villas on the Upper West and Upper East of Manhattan.

Not to mention that Abel went into the safe house and continued with his day job.

Not far from his villa.

Siloso Beach, in a temporarily closed bar.

Last night, Chen Xiuli, who just came back from the mainland of China, met Guo Feili, who was filming "Eternal Dragon Sword" with her in the bar not long ago.

In the TV series, Chen Xiuli plays Xiao Zhao, Zhang Wuji's maid.

Guo Feili played the role of Zhang Wuji's mother Yin Susu.

Because they are both actors from Singapore, they have a good relationship in the crew.

However, Guo Feili had few roles, so she had already finished filming and left the scene.

Unlike Chen Xiuli, at least until June or July of this year.

So in the bar, Guo Feili couldn't help showing a little surprise when she saw Chen Xiuli who had rushed back.

"Phyllis, you're here too!"

Seeing that Guo Feili was also there, Chen Xiuli, who was a little nervous at first, suddenly relaxed and greeted with a smile.

And Guo Feili already knew why she and these people gathered here today, but it was not as easy as Chen Xiuli.

Guo Feili forced a smile, "Flos, you're back from the mainland."

People in Singapore and Hong Kong Island have the same urgency, they like to have English names, and they like to be called by English names.

Only when the relationship is really close and good can one be called "Ah XX".

The relationship between Guo Feili and Chen Xiuli is not really that good, it's just that when they were filming in the mainland, they got along better because they were fellow villagers.

Before, she was called Ali or something, but after two months of separation, she felt unfamiliar, so she called her by her English name.

"Yeah. I don't know what's going on. I still have to shoot, but my agent told me to come back. I had to ask for a week's leave and I'll be back right away."

"Fortunately, in that drama, I didn't have too many plots, so it's okay to ask for leave." Chen Xiuli said with a smile.

Strictly speaking, Chen Xiuli is not an actress from Singapore

She is a Malaysian Chinese, and she also made her debut in Malaysia.But in this area, Singapore is a nearby entertainment center because of its developed economy.

Many artists in Malaysia will come here to develop, and so will Chen Xiuli.

"By the way. Phyllis, is there any big cast? I heard that not only you and me, but also many people are here."

Chen Xiuli asked curiously: "I saw the managers of Lin Xiangping and Zheng Xiuzhen outside, which means that they are also here. Me and you, plus the two of them. What kind of scene are you going to film?"

Lin Xiangping and Zheng Xiuzhen, together with Guo Feili and Chen Xiuli herself, are the most famous female stars among the younger generation of Chinese stars in Singapore and Malaysia.

During this period, among the Chinese in Singapore and Malaysia, they were almost equivalent to the four singles and double ices in the mainland.

Looking at Chen Xiuli who was still a little confused, Guo Feili smiled wryly, "Flos, don't ask. You will find out later."

After you know it, you probably won't be so relaxed.

Guo Feili thought to herself.

Chen Xiuli frowned her beautiful eyebrows, feeling a little weird.

But didn't think much of it.

And just like what Guo Feili said.

It didn't take long for Chen Xiuli to know the reason why these four dens and double ices in Singapore gathered here.

The Singapore version of "Sidan Double Ice" is Guo Feili, Lin Xiangping, Chen Xiuli, Zheng Xiuzhen, Fan Wenfang and Guo Shuxian.

All six people were present, and it was their respective managers and companies who asked them to come.

It was the leaders of the Singapore Broadcasting Authority, the Singapore Film and Publishing Department, and the Singapore Film Commission that made their company make such a decision.

Appearing at the same time with them, there are several champions of beauty pageants such as Miss Singapore and Miss Malaysian Chinese in recent years, as well as some well-known beautiful models from Singapore and Malaysia.

About a dozen people, a big leader said something, and then their respective managers and even their bosses hinted a lot of things in private.

It was already noon when they left.

Chen Xiuli felt unbelievable about what happened in the morning, and it was difficult for Chen Xiuli to accept it.

When leaving, she purposely got in the same car as Guo Feili.

"Sister Feili!" After a morning's contact, Chen Xiuzhen started calling her sister again.

"How is this possible, those officials, actually asked us to do such a thing? Did they regard us as the number one brothel in the past?"

Looking at Chen Xiuli who reacted a little fiercely, Guo Feili actually felt even more uncomfortable.

Because she is a little older than Chen Xiuli, she has already talked about a boyfriend, and recently she has even reached the point of talking about marriage.

Chen Xiuli was forced to do this kind of thing because she didn't have a boyfriend, and apart from moral issues, she wasn't under much pressure.

But if Guo Feili agrees, she will betray her boyfriend!
"Then what do you want to do?" Guo Feili asked without answering:

"Didn't you listen to what those officials said? Are they all threatening?!"

"Rotten eggs!" Chen Xiuli cursed.

In Singaporean Chinese, "egg" is a curse word, which is equivalent to "I rely on".

Adding a stinking word, in Singapore, it is equivalent to the meaning of "TMD" in the Mainland.

"It's so insulting. If I'm in a hurry, I will immigrate, go to the mainland, or go to Hong Kong Island and Wanwan to develop!"

The corner of Guo Feili's mouth twitched.

Then, at night.

Chen Xiuli, Guo Feili, and a dozen others.

He was sent to Siloso Beach, a luxury seaside manor villa.

After receiving half a day of maid training, they will start working as maids in the manor villa in the next few days.

And Abel, who left the financial safe house, also received kindness from the leader of Singapore Li.

The other party claimed that since Abel was going to live in Singapore for a period of time, he had to experience the pure Singapore style.

After understanding the so-called Singapore style, it is after a team of maids composed of Chinese, Malay and Asan beauties.

Abel refused at first because it is a sensitive time.

It is more or less a problem for such a group of unidentified women to be mixed with him.

But later Abel found out.

These dozens of beautiful maids are all the most famous actresses, models, and beauty pageant champions in Southeast Asia in recent years.

His refusal mentality was not so firm.

At the same time, he also learned that these people could only be freed after he left Singapore.

Otherwise, even if Abel doesn't want it.

They can only stay in this villa for the time being.

It's just that you can't move around at will, it's like being imprisoned.

Without much hesitation, that night.

He met Xiao Zhao and Yin Susu in "Yi Tian Tu Long Ji" and Lilac in "Lotus Lantern".

(End of this chapter)