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Chapter 1417 Discussing Gold Prices, Deciding on the Suppression of the Rebellion!
Chapter 1418 Discussing Gold Prices, Deciding on the Suppression of the Rebellion!

The noise at the testing site gradually subsided.

Since the outcome is already predetermined, there's no need for those people to continue wasting their time here.

These people are already quite influential, and they're involved in deals worth millions every minute. If they were to waste their time here so easily, wouldn't that be like throwing money away like dog poop?

Qin Hao stood in front of the sand table in the command tent, his eyes fixed on the area of ​​the Katanga Plateau.

“Charlie, I have an idea. You take some people and spread the word that the equipment that passes the detection test should be prioritized for deployment to the underground base entrance.”

He didn't look up, as if he were talking to Charlie, but it didn't seem like it; it was more like he was talking to himself.

"Also, have Ali send more people to guard the area 24/7, and don't let a single fly in."

"If someone really makes a move, they will get the news. We are now surrounded by enemies and have no other spare time."

"Okay, Mr. Qin, I understand what you mean."

Charlie nodded in agreement, but just as he was about to turn around, Qin Hao called him back.

"Any news from the board members?"

"We've sent someone to follow them."

Charlie said with a hint of sarcasm, "Mr. Qin, you have no idea. He's on the phone with people from the South Asian factory. Judging from the looks of it, he wants them to take the equipment back for refurbishment. He probably hasn't given up yet."

"It's normal for everyone to want a piece of such a big cake. Some people can handle it, while others can't."

Qin Hao sneered, walked to the sofa next to him, sat down, unbuttoned two buttons, leaned back on the sofa, and closed his eyes.

He's been quite tired these past few days. You can't let your guard down for even a second when dealing with these big shots, otherwise you might fall into their trap.

"Let him do whatever he wants, no matter what."

His eyes darkened. "Let's see how many other people are trying to take advantage of the situation behind him."

"But I always felt that these people were not giving up and might have another way to do it."

Charlie was worried that even a cornered dog would be driven to the brink of desperation, and the same was true for these people. If they couldn't get such huge profits, they would definitely find a way to do so.

This was the last thing Qin Hao was worried about. These guys weren't going to get anything from him so easily.

At that moment, Aria lifted the curtain and came in, holding a report in her hand, her face somewhat solemn.

"The monitoring data from the underground lake is out. The metal content in the water has increased again. It seems like that thing is active."

Qin Hao took the report, glanced at it quickly, and frowned.

"Have Engineer Wang lead a team to reinforce the power grid, and also transfer two more high-voltage generators over there. Make sure everything is absolutely safe."

He paused, looked at Aria, and pondered, "How are your preparations going? The people from the Gold Price Bureau will be here tomorrow."

Everything is ready; we're just waiting for the Gold Price Bureau to come and conduct an assessment to determine the next round of prices.

They've put on such a grand show, waiting for this moment.

“The samples were prepared long ago,”

Aria curled her lips with a hint of disdain, "I'm afraid Pierre will pull some tricks again, after all, he colluded with Blackstone before."

If Qin Hao hadn't insisted on following his plan this time, Arya, with her personality, might have launched a surprise attack, taken down the other side, and then reassigned new personnel.

By then, what they say and do will no longer be up to the other party.

"Trying to be clever won't work."

Qin Hao tossed the report back onto the table, his tone brimming with absolute confidence, "The purity of the gold speaks for itself; he wouldn't dare to lie through his teeth."

"That's true. This must have been all part of your plan, so I shouldn't be worried."

Arya couldn't help but shake her head and laugh.

With such an outstanding man by his side, what else could he possibly worry about?

Before, she never imagined she would have such a day, relying on a man. Apart from his family, she had never done anything like this in her entire life.

Of course, Qin Hao didn't approach him to take advantage of him. He found that since leaving China, more and more people outside the country understood him.

If you feel constrained and unable to fully utilize your abilities in your home country, it's better to make your mark abroad.

Unfortunately, there are still people in China whom he has planned to work with, which has always been a hurdle in Qin Hao's mind that he has not yet overcome.

As night fell, signal lights suddenly lit up at the makeshift airfield on the edge of the mining area.

An unmarked private jet landed silently. The cabin door opened, and several men in black suits stepped out, led by Douglas.

He didn't go to the mining area. He looked around and got directly into an off-road vehicle that was already waiting nearby. The vehicle quickly disappeared into the night.

Inside the command tent, Charlie looked at the monitor screen, his expression changing slightly.

They kept watching the people walking, tracking them, and seeing where they went.

"Boss, Douglas didn't go to the hotel; he headed towards the border."

Qin Hao raised his eyes, his gaze sharp as a knife.

"Follow him and see who he wants to meet."

The off-road vehicle bumped along the rugged mountain road for nearly two hours before finally stopping in front of an abandoned outpost.

Douglas got out of the car, whispered a few words to a masked man who came up to him, and then handed him an encrypted USB drive.

The masked man took the USB drive, turned around, and went into the guard post.

Not long after, a muffled thud came from the outpost, followed by silence.

A ruthless glint flashed across Douglas's face. He turned and got into the car, which started again and drove towards the mining area.

Charlie watched the monitor screen with a pounding heart.

"Boss, that masked man... looks like someone from Hellfire."

Qin Hao's face darkened completely.

This is getting a bit complicated.

He tapped his fingers lightly on the table, making a dull sound, his mind racing.

"It seems Douglas doesn't want to cooperate honestly either."

His eyes were cold; he had lost his patience.

"Notify Ali that once the Gold Price Bureau personnel arrive tomorrow, strengthen security and prevent unauthorized personnel from approaching the mining area."

"Also, compile the evidence of Douglas's contact with Hellfire, just in case."

Charlie nodded in agreement, but inwardly he was astonished.

This mining area may seem peaceful, but it harbors so many shady dealings that it's impossible to guard against them all.

The next morning, the Gold Price Bureau's convoy arrived at the mine entrance on time. This time, the surrounding residents were more obedient than ever; they had finally reaped the benefits.

Yesterday's live broadcast showed that Qin Hao had instructed his men to give these residents some benefits.

To stay here long-term, the surrounding residents need mountains. Moreover, he specifically arranged some jobs that could provide employment opportunities.

After all, the mine is right here, and he'll be staying here for a long time.

Pierre got out of the car with a fake smile on his face, exchanged a few pleasantries with Qin Hao, and then couldn't wait to see the gold sample.

Without wasting any words, Qin Hao led him straight to the testing room.

In the testing room, several gleaming gold samples were placed on the table, shining brightly under the lights.

Pierre picked up a sample and examined it carefully, his smile growing wider.

"Mr. Qin was right. This purity is truly rare."

His tone was exaggerated, but a barely perceptible glint of greed flashed in his eyes.

Such high-purity gold would be tempting to anyone. If one could obtain it, it's easy to imagine how one could make a fortune from it.

Qin Hao looked at his face and sneered inwardly, but remained expressionless on his face.

"I'm glad Mr. Pierre is satisfied. I wonder when the Gold Price Board will be able to provide a new benchmark price?"

Pierre put down the sample, coughed a few times, and said in a pretentious manner, "Well, we still need to have a meeting to discuss this. After all, this is the first time such high-purity gold has appeared."

"But Mr. Qin, rest assured, I will urge them as soon as possible."

Qin Hao nodded and didn't ask any further questions.

He knew perfectly well that Pierre was just trying to stall for time, probably still discussing with others how to get a share of the gold mine.

But he had plenty of patience; after all, the gold mine was in his hands, and the only ones who would be anxious were them.

Just then, Charlie rushed in, his face filled with anxiety.

"Boss, something terrible has happened! There's trouble at the underground base!"

Qin Hao's heart sank, and the calm on his face shattered instantly.

"What happened?" he asked in a deep voice.

Charlie was pale and breathing rapidly, but after glancing at Pierre, he lowered his voice and said, "The power grid... the power grid has been destroyed."

Since there were outsiders present, he couldn't say everything. He had been anxious earlier, but he'd calmed down a bit now.

Pierre stood to the side, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, which quickly turned into a look of amusement.

"Mr. Qin, it seems that the security in your mining area is not very good."

Qin Hao ignored his sarcasm and turned around to say, "Charlie, have the electrician fix it and then restore power to the security guards."

“Yes.” Charlie looked at Qin Hao, then glanced at Aria with a meaningful look in his eyes, before turning and leaving.

Ailiya glanced at Qin Hao, then said, "I'll go take a look. You two talk."

As soon as Arya stepped out, Charlie was waiting at the door.

"Has something happened?" Aria asked.

"Engineer Wang said that the thing broke through the defenses and has already penetrated deep into the mine!"

"what?!"

Upon hearing Charlie's words, Aria gasped in shock, and the test report in her hand fell to the ground with a "thud."

"What should we do now?" That was the question Charlie wanted to ask when he came back.

“Go find Ali and resolve this matter.” Aria quickly regained her composure.

Spending so much time with Qin Hao has affected her to some extent.

The entrance to the underground base was now in complete chaos.

Sparks flew from the broken power grid, claw marks covered the rock face, and the bodies of several security guards lay mangled and bloodied in a corner.

Engineer Wang slumped to the ground, pointing deep into the mine tunnel, his voice trembling uncontrollably.

"It...it went towards the gold mine!"

On the other side, the air in the testing room seemed to freeze.

Pierre took in Qin Hao's instantly tense profile, deliberately picked up his teacup and took a sip, his tone somewhat probing.

“Mr. Qin, the damage to the power grid is no small matter. If it affects the safety of the mine… why don’t we deal with it first? The gold price assessment isn’t urgent.”

His words seemed concerned, but he was actually observing Qin Hao's reaction.

If things really go wrong in the mining area, the Gold Price Board can postpone the assessment on the grounds of safety risks, or even take the opportunity to intervene and control the situation, which is exactly the scenario he secretly hopes for.

It has to be said, this guy is quite the shrewd old fox; he's just trying to get more benefits for himself.

Qin Hao turned around, his face now calm as usual, as if the panic from just now had never happened.

He picked up a gold brick sample, placed it on the instrument, and spoke with such a steady, unwavering voice that no discernible emotion could be heard.

"Mr. Pierre is overthinking it."

"The power grid in the mining area has three backups. Just now, only the outermost line tripped. The electrician has already dealt with it and it will be restored within ten minutes."

He paused, placed the sample back on the testing table, and looked directly at Pierre.

"I think the issue of the gold price benchmark is more worthy of priority discussion."

"Katanga's gold reserves are sufficient to stabilize the global market. If pricing is delayed for too long, it may cause unnecessary volatility."

Pierre's calculated scheme was exposed, and he coughed twice, looking slightly embarrassed.

"Mr. Qin's control over the mining area is indeed well-deserved."

He changed the subject, pointing to the fluctuating data on the testing instrument, "However, this purity is indeed beyond the norm. We need to collect original samples from deep within the mine to give a final assessment."

This is a disguised way of stalling for time, hoping that the chaos in the underground base will escalate.

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