Shenhao started as a military training anchor

After dinner, Gongnima, a core figure in the Laotian military, said goodbye to Holly.

In order to appease Holly's emotions, he specifically mentioned that he would go back and inform the top leader Song Xipan about the content of today's negotiations.

Before leaving, he left some armed forces in Huixai City to protect the safety of the new prime minister.

It was clear that the new prime minister still wanted to talk and was eager to push through the country's mineral resource reform plan. As long as Hawley was convinced, no one else would have to spend any effort.

Gongmani and Holly have dealt with each other before, and Holly's attitude at the negotiating table today says it all.

He is not optimistic about the progress the new prime minister can make.

It would be more appropriate to let Secretary Song Xipan come forward.

He guessed that Holly might also be waiting for the attitude of the top leader. Otherwise, he would have left Laos today.

You Xiaolong returned with elite armed forces, and no one dared to close the gem mine anymore.

CSS can directly use force on the pretext of "protecting overseas assets".

It's just that Holly is looking too far ahead.

What we are looking at is the strategic relationship between the two countries, not just our own industries in Laos.

Laos can be said to be an important gateway to the south of China and the best example of international relations.

Let other Southeast Asian countries, especially Vietnam, take a closer look.

Recognize the current situation and recognize yourself.

I can only eat my fill by following my elder brother.

From a major strategic perspective, Hawley's cooperation with the Lao government will not stop easily.

The contract documents placed before the new Prime Minister today mainly serve as reminders and warnings.

Huo Li said goodbye to Gongmani and returned to the room. Chen Xiaoyun was also in the room, "Mr. Huo, the Prime Minister has invited you again.

I want to talk to you again."

"Let's talk at the hotel?" Holly said as he sat down.

"Talk at the hotel."

"You go and deal with it," Holly instructed.

Since it was an informal negotiation at the hotel, it must be about personal interests, it was nothing more than how much each person would get, and Holly was in no mood to waste words with him.

"I'm a little tired today. I want to rest early."

"Okay, Mr. Huo, I won't bother you anymore," Chen Xiaoyun said goodbye.

Holly finished washing up early and went to bed.

The next morning, when the hotel delivered the food, Chen Xiaoyun came over to report, "The Prime Minister has returned to Vientiane."

"Going back?" Holly smiled.

"He was notified to go back by Vientiane."

"It should be Gongmani who went back to whisper in Song Xipan's ear." Holly said with a smile while eating.

"Mr. Huo, I just received an invitation letter. Secretary Song invites you to visit Vientiane." Chen Xiaoyun said after reading the message.

The government procedures in Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar are somewhat casual.

Most of the time there is no such thing as a follow-up process.

It can also be said that the political system is not that perfect.

After all, poverty and armed separatism have long affected them.

With a simple invitation letter and without any formalities, I went directly to Vientiane to meet the top leader.

"Come over after dinner," Holly said.

"I'll arrange it," said Chen Xiaoyun.

……

Langkhai Prefecture, Vientiane.

Lao Government Office.

Holly arrived at 3 p.m.

Song Xipan greeted him outside the gate of Langkhai Mansion.

The two senior officials following him were Gongmani and the new prime minister who had just returned to Vientiane.

"Mr. Huo, welcome to Vientiane," Song Xipan extended a favor to Huo Li.

"Sorry to bother you, Secretary. Long time no see." Holly greeted him politely and shook hands with him.

"Mr. Huo, please."

"Secretary, please."

The two walked into the office and moved to the foreign affairs reception hall and sat down.

It's still a routine process.

Reminisce about the past, exchange greetings, and create a good atmosphere for communication before getting to the point.

Song Xipan said bluntly: "Mr. Huo, I am sorry that the imperfections of our own reform policies have caused you unnecessary trouble.

You are the largest foreign investor in Laos and an important partner of our government. We have common needs and aspirations.

Our cooperation is also a reflection of the friendly relations between our two countries.

In terms of position, the Lao government is consistent with you.

I hope Mr. Huo can understand this minor misunderstanding."

Listen to the speech level of the top leader.

Holly looked at the new prime minister sitting opposite him with a smile on his face.

You still have a long way to go, Mr. Prime Minister.

"Thank you Secretary for coming forward to clarify the misunderstanding." Holly said, "The opening of the China-Laos Railway has built a high-speed development bridge for cultural and economic exchanges between the two countries. In the future, the strategic cooperation between the two countries will accelerate again.

In this context, foreign entrepreneurs need more government support and a good investment environment before they dare to explore market opportunities in Laos.”

Song Xipan nodded and said, "I completely agree with Mr. Huo's point of view.

But we also hope that Mr. Huo can understand our determination to reform.

If a country wants to be strong, its internal problems must be resolved.

Only by improving relevant policies can we provide good services to foreign-invested enterprises and truly achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.

In this regard, I would also like to hear Mr. Huo’s opinions on reform.”

These few words were completely an excuse for his deputy to save face.

Reform is definitely necessary.

But not everyone who has money can be used as an example.

This is a method of "beating the landlord".

On the contrary, we have to listen to the opinions of the "landlord" on how to make changes.

The best strategy is to stabilize the upper level and then slowly transition from the bottom up.

Holly actually knew that Song Xipan had been making two moves from the very beginning.

The first step is the crude and simple reform approach of the new prime minister, which is either to find a reason to directly confiscate the minerals and make them government property, or for the government to intervene and participate in the distribution of benefits.

If his idea succeeds, it will be the best outcome for the government.

It can be quickly promoted to all provinces and cities across the country to take back all the mining rights of mineral resources.

Obviously this method did not succeed and almost led to serious consequences.

Next, he personally promoted the second model, stabilizing large developers like Holly and making changes from the bottom up.

This model is complex and time-consuming.

But it gave Holly and his fellow big developers plenty of time.

Song Xipan's attitude has been made clear.

Holly continued, “The secretary’s words made us investors feel respected.

My subordinates will cooperate with the government in reform and draw up a blueprint together.”

Song Xipan looked at Holly with a smile on his face. He was still the Holly he remembered, with unmatched emotional intelligence and skills.

There is no nonsense in the communication, and both parties understand each other.

"Mr. Huo, let's go to the restaurant for dinner," Song Xipan invited.

"Secretary, I still have some work to do, so I won't accompany you. Mr. Huo, enjoy your meal." The new prime minister stood up and said.

Everyone in the reception hall knew that he was making a strategic retreat.

The attitude of the top leader has just been very clear. As long as Holly supports the government's reform work, anything involving Holly's industries can be put aside for the time being.

In fact, it just gave Holly the green light.

When it was fully implemented, Holly basically got the benefits he wanted.

In this case, the new prime minister's previous decision-making was a serious mistake.

Not to mention that you can't go to dinner with me, I still have to reflect on myself tonight.

Sonsiphan smiled and told Holly: "The Prime Minister has accepted comprehensive economic reforms since he took office. He has been personally involved in all major matters, which is very hard."

Holly smiled and said, "It is indeed difficult for an engineer to be in charge of economics.

It’s understandable to make small mistakes.”

"Hahaha, Mr. Huo hit the nail on the head. There are big problems in our education system. I know that Mr. Huo is also a great educator who founded the world-renowned Mount Everest University of Science and Technology. We can have an in-depth discussion on cooperation in educational resources.

I would also like to ask Mr. Huo for his views and opinions on the current educational situation in Laos." Song Xipan said modestly.

(End of this chapter)