Age: Passionate youth, starting from graduation assignment

Chapter 312 Traveling abroad on business!

"Okay, it will take some time to collect the information. Not only will I produce paper materials, but I will also send people to take photos and videos to ensure that the graphic and text materials are complete."

Li Chengjie assured.

After discussing with Li Chengjie, Xu Jichang reported to his father-in-law as soon as possible.

"Okay, with video footage we can see more of it."

Mr. Du praised the results of the negotiation between the two parties and said, "It doesn't matter if it takes a little longer. When doing big things, stability is the first priority."

"I plan to organize a field investigation after submitting the information and contacting the relevant leaders in China."

“Seeing is believing.”

Xu Jichang said very solemnly.

"Seeing is believing, that's the attitude we should have."

Mr. Du looked at his son-in-law with admiration in his eyes, "If conditions permit, I will go and take a look at it then."

"Dad, your health..."

Xu Jichang said doubtfully.

The weather in Southeast Asia is hot, and Xu Ji often worries that his father-in-law is in his sixties and approaching seventies and he can't handle it.

"Hey, you're still looking down on my physical fitness. To be honest, I'm in very good shape."

"When I was sent to the farm, I tilled the soil better than any other young man..."

Mr. Du started talking nonstop. Xu Jichang kept talking with him when a thought suddenly popped into his mind.

Maybe... my father-in-law is a potential centenarian?
It's not just the strong physique, but also this extremely optimistic attitude, it's hard not to live a long life.

……

Nearly a month later, the School of International Business and Economics was about to start.

An international express package was delivered to Xu Jichang's home.

Xu Jichang saw the shipping address on the package and confirmed that it was sent by Li Chengjie's family.

After opening it, I found it was filled with all kinds of graphic and text materials, as well as two black boxes, which contained several CDs.

Xu Jichang took out the information and placed it in his study to read it carefully, so as to understand the general situation of the target island.

The island is located 300 nautical miles south of Malaysia, at the junction of the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean. The climate is unsurprisingly tropical rainforest. It produces 600 million tons of natural phosphate rock each year. It has been mined for 15 years and is at its peak production period.

The island is fully equipped with mining equipment that can be put into use immediately after purchase. There is also a dock specifically opened for transporting phosphate ore.

With such good resources, there is no need to sell them even if the other party moves abroad to settle down.

After reading it once, Xu Jichang immediately sighed.

He changed his mind and decided not to show it to his father-in-law first, but to ask Li Chengjie to find out more reasons behind the other party selling the mine.

"Cheng Jie, from my point of view, even if your relatives want to go to Europe and the United States, they can still keep this mine in their hands."

“Why bother selling it?”

In the manor where Li Chengjie lived, Xu Jichang asked him with a scrutinizing look in his eyes.

The business world is like a battlefield. It is true that Li Chengjie is my friend, but that doesn't mean I can trust everything he says.

Throughout history, there are many businessmen who have been cheated to death by their loved ones and friends.

Li Chengjie was prepared for Xu Jichang's question and spread his hands calmly: "Well, it's very simple. My relative thinks the market on the other side of the ocean is promising and there are many companies worth investing in."

"For example, there is a computer manufacturer called Apple. Have you heard of it? My relative thinks it has great potential and plans to sell the mine and invest some shares in it."

"Also, there is a new thing called the Internet that is emerging. It is said that writing letters on it is more convenient than making phone calls. My relatives also want to do this."

Well, his relatives have great foresight. It is indeed something that not many people can do to decide to invest in Apple and the Internet at this time.

However, there is no need to envy the opportunities on the other side, as the land under your feet is full of gold.

"So you are sure there is no problem with the ownership of this mine? There is no mortgage?"

Xu Jichang asked persistently.

No matter how reasonable or even brilliant the other party's reasons sound, he must get to the bottom of it.

"From the written information, this mine is very clean and has no mortgage or debt."

Li Chengjie said realistically.

Xu Jichang was keenly aware of something: "You mean you don't usually interact with the relative who wants to sell the island?"

"That's right. Our family is very large, and many relatives don't know each other. For example, this person, I only went to his house to pay New Year's greetings when I was a child, and before this contact, we had no other contact."

"Then please ask more. I need not only written materials, but also your personal investigation. You should know that some debts cannot be reflected on the surface."

Xu Jichang reminded.

Gambling debts and private mortgages are big risks when purchasing assets, and they are difficult to find out. When making large transactions, it is important to find out in advance.

"Okay, I understand your concerns. Let me go back to China within two months and find out the current situation of the island through my relatives and some professional investigation agencies."

After thinking for a while, Li Chengjie replied, "If necessary, you can go with me."

Xu Jichang was very satisfied with this answer: "Thank you for your hard work. I can't guarantee whether I can go with you."

"If I can solve the problem of going abroad by visa, I will definitely go."

At present, there is no such thing as traveling abroad for private reasons in China, you can only travel abroad for official reasons.

After Xu Jichang resigned, he no longer had a public status, so it was difficult for him to go out, and he had to find a way to make it happen.

After leaving Li Chengjie, Xu Jichang went to his father-in-law's house, handed all the information to him, and told him about his dealings with Li Chengjie today.

Mr. Du listened quietly, reading the information about the island carefully in his hand, and finally closed it solemnly.

"Your concerns are very reasonable and well thought out."

"Let's put it this way. The higher-ups are organizing a delegation to learn about the economic development experiences of Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and other places. I'm on the list."

"According to the regulations, I can bring three entourage members with me. You can follow me as my secretary."

"I have also decided on the other two candidates, Xiao Gao and his leader."

Elder Du looked at Xu Jichang and said, "The main task of the three of you during this process is to investigate the local mineral resources, especially the phosphate resources of this Saint Moman Island."

"Make sure you find out."

"Don't worry, I will count all the birds on the island."

Xu Jichang joked.

"Haha, if you can do it, it's not a bad idea."

The originally serious Mr. Du was amused by Xu Jichang, "The departure time of the inspection team has not been determined yet, but it is expected to be within five days. You can prepare in advance."

"Okay, I can first find a staff member from the foreign affairs department to learn about the local customs and practices."

Xu Jichang agreed.

After returning home, he told Du Xiaojing the news that he was going abroad.

Du Xiaojing was very excited after hearing this: "Hey, can you bring me something back?"

(End of this chapter)