nightcrawler in los angeles

Chapter 178 Ownership of the Panama Canal

Tao Xi actually didn't really want to go to Mitsui Shoushan's invitation.

As long as he gets what he should take, everything else doesn't matter, but it can't stand Mitsui Shoushan's warm hospitality.

Tao Xi was really too kind.

Moreover, Mitsui Shoushan did not know how to invite Noriega, the commander of Panama, this time.

Accompanied by Mitsui Shoushan, Tao Xi came to the Hilton Hotel in the center of Panama City in person.

Just arrived at the hotel gate.

Tausi saw Louis Borken and a group of Panamanian officials waiting for Noriega's arrival at the door.

Tao Xi pretended to be unfamiliar with Louis, and no one came forward to say hello, but Mitsui Shoushan introduced many officials of the Panamanian government to Tao Xi with rare enthusiasm.

"This is Mr. Louis. He is Mr. Noriega's right-hand man. If Mr. Louis hadn't helped me this time, I think it might take some time to see Mr. Noriega."

Mitsui Shoushan stood in front of Tao Xi and kept praising him, Tao Xi greeted Louis indifferently: "Mr. Louis, long time no see."

"Oh, you know each other?"

Mitsui Shoushan sent Tao Xi to the banquet hall of the Hilton Hotel and asked about it with a gossipy face.

Tao Xi didn't care about this, but replied very relaxedly: "Well, yes, the cooperation between me and the Suzuki Group, I think you also know that I want to set up a car factory in Panama is commissioned by Mr. Louis."

When Mitsui Shoushan heard Tao Xi's explanation, he didn't think much about it. Instead, he winked at Akimoto Yasushi who was standing beside him, and walked towards Louis Birken.

Akimoto Yasushi saw that there was no subordinate and female companion beside Tao Xi, and immediately went to Shizuka Kudo's side and said: "That is Mr. Mitsui's distinguished guest, if you can really handle it, I will give you a bill when I return to Japan." A chance to solo!"

When Kudo Shizuka heard Akimoto Yasushi's promise, she was surprised when she was still a little unhappy: "Really? I am the C position. Are you willing to give me this opportunity without affecting the team?"

A hint of reluctance flashed in the depths of Akimoto Yasushi's eyes.

But soon Yasushi Akimoto made a decision, he was reluctant to let the child not be caught by a wolf, if he could hug the thigh of Mitsui Bank this time, wouldn't Yasushi Akimoto be popular and spicy when he returned to Japan?

Shizuka Kudo is very beautifully dressed today.

Even in the kitten club, she is the most eye-catching one. Her long pink dress and shawl hair complement her temperament.

Black stiletto heels set off her perfect figure very attractively.

Tao Xi, who randomly found an empty place, was in a daze with a glass of red wine in his hand, when a gust of fragrant wind came to his nostrils.

Tao Xi immediately frowned and fanned the scent of jasmine near his nose.

Kudo Shizuka, who plucked up the courage to come over to talk to Tao Xi, got a little angry before she sat down: "Don't you know that your gesture is very offensive to ladies?"

"Sorry, I just have some hay fever allergies!"

Tao Xi replied without raising his head, and without the slightest hesitation in his actions, he immediately found a seat where there was no one else and sat down.

But Shizuka Kudo was not happy.

I can not give it, but you can't not!
Kudo Shizuka just sat down and sat next to Tao Xi. Before Tao Xi got up, she grabbed Tao Xi's arm tightly.

"you"

"What's the matter! You have to bear with the pollen allergies, I have never seen such an impolite man like you in Tokyo!"

Tao Xi scratched her slightly itchy face and couldn't help looking at Shizuka Kudo.

"Are you authorized by someone?"

"I've always been convinced that I'm not good enough for women to sit next to me."

"It's even more impossible for a beautiful woman like you. I advise you to stay away from me."

At first, Shizuka Kudo wanted to be patient, after all, she was a distinguished guest of President Mitsui, but until Shizuka Kudo heard Tao Xi's words, her bad temper of being a little sister in the market in the early years also came up.

What do you say, I don't!

The more you don't like me, the more I want to find you!
Shizuka Kudo no matter what Tao Xi was doing, she was always pestering him.

Tao Xi also has a bit of a temper when he suddenly has a girl behind his butt that makes him allergic to hay fever!

Mitsui Shoushan is also kind, what can he do!
Finally, 3 minutes before the start of the banquet, Noriega's large troops arrived, and the quiet venue instantly boiled.

Mitsui Shoushan and Louis Boken stood on the left and right of Noriega.

Noriega saw that the whole audience surrounded him with enthusiasm, and Noriega also enjoyed the atmosphere very much.

But when he saw Tao Xi sitting in a corner with a woman and still remained indifferent, Noriega's face turned ugly, but soon Noriega regained his smile and walked towards Tao Xi.

Mitsui Shoushan originally thought that Noriega would reprimand Tao Xi for his impolite behavior.

Mitsui Shoushan quickly walked up to Tao Xi to explain to Tao Xi and let Tao Xi take the initiative.

"Mr. Taoxi, this is Mr. Noriega, the commander-in-chief of Panama. You may not know him. Let me introduce you."

But Mitsui Shoushan never expected Tao Xi to clink the red wine in his hand to Noriega very casually with his legs crossed.

"You came?"

"I'm almost falling asleep!"

"If you don't come again, I may have to go upstairs to sleep."

Kudo Shizuka, who had stood up early, saw Tao Xi take the initiative to put her arms around her slender waist, Kudo Shizuka's originally nervous complexion turned red in an instant.

The Panamanian officials present were also stunned when they saw Tao Xi's arrogant greeting, but Kudo Shizuka mustered up the courage to pick up a glass of red wine and explained to the surrounding Panamanian officials.

"No no. Sorry, Mr. Tao Xi, some of them drank too much."

"I'll take him upstairs to rest."

Noriega turned his head to call his guards, Mitsui Shoushan hurriedly wanted to explain to Noriega.

When the head of the guard came to Noriega, the head of the guard just prepared a clean cup from his random items and handed it to Noriega, Noriega laughed.

"Mr. Taoxi, I wanted Louis to invite you to my office several times before to talk about things, but you said you were busy. This time I finally found you. Why don't we talk about our affairs now?"

Noriega's words stunned everyone present again.

We all know that Noriega has a bad temper and is a famous dictator, but from Noriega's tone of voice, it seems that he still has something to ask Tao Xi?

Mitsui Shoushan looked at Tao Xi with a puzzled expression.

But Tao Xi still didn't move, and Louis very thoughtfully drove everyone away, including Mitsui Shoushan.

When Shizuka Kudo was about to leave, Tao Xi grabbed her and said, "Louis, I need a female companion for tonight's banquet, you won't be cruel enough to let me, a child who has just grown up, sit here alone with you Mr. Noriega negotiate!"

Luis Borken looked helplessly at Noriega for help.

Noriega smiled, waved his hands, and took the initiative to sit opposite Tao Xi: "Tao Xi, what do you think about the Panama Canal?"

"At the beginning, you were very eager to operate the Panama Canal, but when I invited you these days, why are you not interested?"

Shizuka Kudo heard that Tao Xi actually wanted to contract the Panama Canal!

Her three views of the world collapsed in an instant.

The most powerful boss she has ever met in Japan may be the president of Fuji TV, but the Asian sitting next to her wants to contract the Panama Canal!
This is really terrifying, this is the back garden of the United States.

Even in the coastal waters of Japan, American warships can be seen, and an Asian can actually contract the canal in the back garden of the United States!

Tao Xi couldn't help complaining when he heard Noriega's words.

Why didn't I want to go a few days ago, isn't it because the money in his pocket is going to buy national debt and pledge it at Mitsui Bank of Japan?
But this is also good, to whet Noriega's appetite and facilitate Tao Xi's next negotiation.

"My business in Panama is relatively busy these days. You also know that I opened a commercial bank in Panama, and his business is very good."

Noriega didn't take Tao Xi's prevarication to heart at all.

"Mr. Tao Xi, I am still very grateful for your help to me some time ago."

"However, I hope you can increase your investment in Panama. For example, the [Panama Sunshine Industrial Bank] you just opened is very good. I think if this bank is used as the contractor and operator of the Panama Canal, our The people will definitely support you."

"Oh? It seems that Mr. Noriega already has a preliminary plan in mind, so what is your price?"

"Widening of the Panama River and a 50-year contract! And stop the digging of the Nicaragua Grand Canal!"

Tausi waved his finger when he heard Noriega's quotation and replied: "150 years! Give me the daily maintenance of the Panama River Channel and the postal storage and transportation business, and I can do whatever you say!"

Shizuka Kudo was even more shocked when she heard that even the Nicaraguan Grand Canal and the Nicaraguan Energy and Mining Group, which have been making a big splash in the world recently, are related to this young boy in front of her.

But Noriega felt a little uncomfortable when he heard Tao Xi's offer.

The daily maintenance of the river course accounts for 5% of the expenditure of the Panama Canal, which is equivalent to Tao Xi directly taking 5% of the income of the Panama Canal, plus the postal storage and transportation business, this piece of cake has benefited many people!
The postal storage and transportation business does not refer to a single piece, but generally refers to the contracting of all the storage business of large and small terminals around the Panama Canal.

The business in this area is not big or small.

The troublesome point is that most of this business has been contracted to some individuals or companies by the Water Affairs Department!
If he came forward to recover this business, it would inevitably offend some people.

The troubled Noriega did not speak for a long time, but Tao Xi kept rubbing Kudo Shizuka's waist with one hand.

The rosy-faced Shizuka Kudo had already collapsed in Tao Xi's arms.

But Shizuka Kudo didn't notice that Tao Xi's side face where she was leaning on had already developed a large rash, which was a typical hay fever allergy.

But Tao Xi resisted the redness and negotiated with Noriega.

Tausi is unwilling to show his own weakness to a dictator like Noriega. If he is told of some kind of defect in Tao Xi, people like Noriega will definitely have it in the next or next negotiation. targeted measures.

A small mistake in the negotiation may affect Tao Xi's interests!
Tao Xi will get the right to operate the Panama Canal immediately. Tao Xi has wasted almost a year in Panama, and he doesn't want to waste any more time here.

"security!"

"You have the right to participate in the security activities of the Panama Canal, but you need to withdraw the US military from around the Panama Canal as soon as possible!"

Noriega finally threw out his psychological bottom line.

Tao Xi finally relaxed after hearing Noriega's answer, Shizuka Kudo noticed that Tao Xi's hand touched her inadvertently.

The blushing Kudo Shizuka just wanted to get up and adjust her sitting posture, but Tao Xi hugged him tightly.

Tao Xi also thinks Shizuka Kudo is in the way.

But Tao Xi had already clearly noticed that his neck was burning a little.

Hay fever allergy is serious again!

"make a deal!"

Noriega also shook hands with Tao Xi with a happy face when he saw Tao Xi's initiatively extended right hand.

"I know you have money, but I hope you can set up a fund account in your bank that our Panamanian government and you contract and jointly supervise. We need to check the flow of each fund."

Tao Xi snapped his fingers proudly.

"70 billion US dollars, one-time transfer, you can come to check the funds at any time."

Shizuka Kudo was deceived when she heard the 70 billion dollars from Tao Xi's mouth so lightly!

70 billion US dollars should be able to buy a large piece of land in Japan. She has worked so hard in Tokyo for so many years and she doesn't even have a house that belongs to her.

How did Tao Xi know that Kudo Shizuka next to her thought so much!
All he can think about now is to fool Noriega away and send Shizuka Kudo away. Tao Xi has clearly noticed that his neck is itching to death.

The right to contract and operate the Panama Canal was finally won by Tao Xi, and Tao Xi finally understood his heart disease!
With the right to contract the Panama Canal, Tao Xi can finally stand in front of anyone with confidence and negotiate with them.

Noriega looked at the pair of boys and girls in front of him and suddenly understood why Tao Xi talked less.

"Hahaha, Tao Xi, I won't waste your time tonight."

"I hope you can come to my office tomorrow to discuss the details."

Seeing Noriega's "I understand you" expression, Tao Xi didn't explain but nodded with a smile on his face.

After Shizuka Kudo saw Noriega leaving with such a calm face, she seemed a little unbelievable.

"Your business. Is it that simple?"

(End of this chapter)