My girlfriend is from 1949

Instantly, everyone's eyes turned to them.

Everyone was looking at the same questioning gaze: "What about the second half of the sentence?"

But after waiting for a long time, there was still no further news.

Only then did everyone truly realize that there really was only the first half of the sentence.

They were all stunned, especially when they saw Yang Yongli's straight back slowly bend and a fawning smile appear on his righteous face.

What shocked them even more was...

Yang Yongli bent over, rubbing his hands together and asking with a fawning smile, "Your Majesty, what brings you here?"

His obsequious and fawning demeanor was a stark contrast to his arrogant and domineering manner just moments before.

If it weren't for the previous conflict, anyone would think this guy was born over a hundred years too late.

If he had been born in the Qing Dynasty, he would have been an excellent candidate for Grand Eunuch!

What's even more surprising is that this guy didn't even bother with pretense and directly addressed the Heavenly King as "the Emperor."

However, judging from their reactions, they clearly know each other.

Chen Huai'an said with a smile, "General Manager Zhao said he helped me contact a client who can purchase a set of mining equipment from a state-owned enterprise from twenty years ago. We've arranged to meet here tonight."

He then retorted, "What are you doing here?"

In Chen Huai'an's mind, the two sides should not know each other.

Yang Yongli is from Beijing, and usually travels all over the country except for Beijing.

This guy only attended one of the private gatherings he organized.

Therefore, you shouldn't know Mr. Zhang.

Why is this guy here tonight, since Boss Zhao is hosting a gathering?

It's hard not to feel good.

Yang Yongli was taken aback for a moment, then quickly explained with a smile.

"I heard that there were people selling mining equipment here, so I came to join in the fun."

I didn't dare to delay for a moment in order to find equipment for you, Brother Chen.

Your brother has been keeping in mind your request for mining equipment!

So when they heard that someone was selling it here, they wanted to come and buy it at a high price.

My visit today was somewhat abrupt; I hope Mr. Zhao will forgive me.

Yang Yongli clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, a sincere smile on his face.

Although there were some embellishments in her words, it was still an apology.

Especially the last sentence, accompanied by a bow, is already a sincere apology.

However, everyone cares about saving face, and in this kind of situation, some things don't need to be said too explicitly.

Yang Yongli's greatest skill is to sway whichever way the wind blows.

Their belief is that whoever provides the benefits is their mother!

He was arrogant and domineering before because he had Brother Chen as his backer.

But now we see Chen Huai'an attending the banquet; he's the invited guest.

It's obvious that this Mr. Zhao is just a middleman.

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To put it bluntly, that's competing with Chen Huai'an for business!

However, after six months of contact, I have gained some understanding of Chen Huai'an's personality.

Normally, he is quite reasonable.

If it's a misunderstanding, it won't be a big deal as long as it's explained.

Besides, my starting point was also to do things for him.

So deep down, I'm not worried.

However, this Zhao Shilun is probably just a friend.

Now that we know about this relationship, we naturally need to ease things up.

Who knows, we might even be friends in the future.

Therefore, they adopted a very humble attitude, demonstrating sufficient sincerity.

When Zhao Shilun saw that arrogant guy calling Chen Huai'an "Little Brother Chen,"

It was clear that their relationship was anything but simple.

Yang Yongli came here specifically for this equipment, probably also looking for it for Chen Huai'an.

In the end, it turned out that he was just doing things for one person.

Suddenly, a strange feeling arose in my heart.

Deep down, does Chen Huai'an, who deals in antiques and runs a trading company, really have that much power?

Otherwise, how could he have been called the King of Heaven by the arrogant Yang Yongli without saying a word?

Zhao Shilun and Chen Huai'an had known each other for a few months, but their relationship was not very deep.

We would meet up privately every now and then.

I know this young man is quite capable.

At the same time, they are also the biggest customer of their own car dealership!

During this period, more than 800 dump trucks and construction vehicles have been picked up from the vehicle dealership.

Therefore, when dealing with major clients, they don't make money from the price of the cars; the profit is just the manufacturer's rebate.

The two worked together for several months and maintained a harmonious relationship.

This happened a few days ago when I was chatting with Cai Yinjun and happened to hear about the coal mine accident.

Then I remembered that Chen Huai'an was buying up these old equipment.

It was through Cai Yinjun's request to contact Sun Dacheng that this dinner party took place tonight.

Unexpectedly, the flood washed away the Dragon King Temple, causing so many twists and turns.

However, they immediately responded to Yang Yongli's overtures.

He smiled and clasped his hands in response, saying, "I have long heard of Eighth Master's illustrious reputation. It is a pleasure to finally meet you today!"

The two smiled at each other, and all the previous unpleasantness vanished instantly.

Moreover, both of them looked very enthusiastic, and seemed to be interested in getting to know each other.

After all, they both have a mutual friend.

More accurately, they should be called financial backers.

Before figuring out the other person's relationship with Chen Huai'an, it's essential to maintain a friendly relationship.

Otherwise, what if the other party has a very close relationship with you? Wouldn't that cut off your source of income?

Both were eager to get to know each other, and the atmosphere quickly became lively.

Cai Yinjun chuckled and joked, "If Boss Yang had said earlier that he was working for Boss Chen, we wouldn't have ended up making a huge mistake!"

Yang Yongli raised an eyebrow and quickly corrected, "I can't call myself 'boss' in front of Brother Chen. Just call me Brother Ba!"

After saying that, he glanced at her out of the corner of his eye.

Seeing that the boss's expression was normal, he breathed a sigh of relief.

However, as always, they remain snobbish.

When they first met, I thought Chen Huai'an was just a collector and didn't take him seriously.

He even arrogantly asked Chen Huai'an to pour him water.

But after learning about the big business opportunity, his attitude changed completely.

Not only did he pour tea and water for the other person, but he also called him "brother" repeatedly and referred to himself as "Little Eight".

Now, naturally, they look down on Cai Yinjun, this rich second-generation.

Therefore, I call myself a myna bird!

Chen Huai'an sat on the sofa and asked, "What exactly is the situation with the equipment?"

Sun Dacheng was about to step forward and take the opportunity to curry favor with him.

Yang Yongli's tall, thin body seemed to teleport, blocking his way.

"Brother Chen, that equipment belongs to a coal mine in Shanxi."

This is the holder, Sun Dacheng.

According to my investigation, this equipment was purchased six months ago from a closed state-owned coal mine for 800 million yuan.

Although it's an old piece of equipment from twenty or thirty years ago, it's very well maintained.

However, due to non-compliance with safety regulations at the coal mine, an accident has just occurred.

One miner died and two others were seriously injured.

The coal mine is currently closed and awaiting action from higher authorities.

To raise funds, Sun Dacheng wanted to secretly sell the equipment.

Upon receiving the message, I immediately began negotiations with him.

Just now, Mr. Zhao and I gave a quote of 450 million.

Yang Yongli hurriedly recounted the details of what he had learned.

The situation, especially regarding coal mines, was also clearly explained.

In Yang Yongli's view, if he were to buy it himself, any problems that might arise later would be directed to him.

As long as we hold on, even if there are any objections from the locals, we can manage to get by by using our connections.

After all, the process of purchasing the equipment myself was compliant and legal.

If there really is a problem, it's because Sun Dacheng deliberately concealed it.

It's a mess to explain, but if you use connections to stall for time, you can get away with it.

The trouble stopped when it came to me.

This attitude towards work is quite proper.

Zhao Shilun hurriedly added, "I've also looked into the situation at the mine."

This batch of equipment was purchased later and was not secured by any collateral.

Even if something goes wrong now, at most the work will be suspended and the equipment sealed during the investigation.

Regardless of the outcome, these devices still belong to Sun Dacheng.

So we bought it, we just bought it before the bank did.

Sun Dacheng has already smoothed things over; he'll send people to dismantle the equipment tonight, and nobody will care!

Zhao Shilun wanted to do a favor, so he naturally investigated the situation of the coal mine thoroughly.

They even sent people to find out the local attitude.

It must be said that Sun Dacheng does have some connections in the local area.

Some things go unnoticed if no one reports them.

Chen Huai'an nodded slightly, listening to the summary of the two.

He also took out his phone and opened a media app to search.

I did find a few related videos, but none of them were popular.

Whether it's limiting traffic or suppressing popularity, it must have taken a lot of effort.

It's no wonder they wanted to settle things as soon as possible to avoid any unforeseen complications.

As long as the aggrieved party receives the money and stops causing trouble.

Other related parties will also pretend not to know in order to protect their reputation.

The matter passed quietly.

As long as the media doesn't sensationalize it, it will be as if it never happened.

Of course, once the entire internet is flooded with related reports...

Then the result will be different.

That's why Sun Dacheng was in a hurry and secretly sold the equipment to pay for his safety.

Chen Huai'an searched for related videos and gained a general understanding of the coal mine.

Because other related videos have already exposed the existence of safety hazards.

To save money, many of Sun Dacheng's safety measures were merely superficial.

Unfortunately, even when someone reported it, nothing came of it.

This also sowed the seeds for this accident.

It is precisely because of the desire to save money and the disregard for human life that injuries and deaths occurred in this accident.

If the standards were strictly followed, such tragedies involving injuries and deaths would not have occurred.

Therefore, it can be described as an accident, or it can be described as human error.

If Sun Dacheng had listened to the feedback and promptly addressed the security vulnerabilities, no one would have lost their life because of this.

Even with compensation afterward, the miners who died cannot be brought back to life.

Therefore, it can be concluded that Sun Dacheng's proactive compensation was not due to a change of heart.

They only paid to keep quiet to appease public opinion!

If they had any conscience, they wouldn't have ignored the safety hazards reported by the people below!

Yang Yongli cautiously probed, "Brother Chen, are you satisfied with this deal?"

Chen Huai'an understood the situation and put down his phone.

Instead of stating their position, they turned their gaze to the coal mine owner across the street.

Sun Dacheng trembled and hurriedly forced a fawning smile.

He said cautiously, "Mr. Chen, if you are interested in mining, I can sell you the entire mine as well, at a price that will definitely satisfy you!"

Having finally met the main party, they naturally wanted to promote the coal mine.

Even if it means losing a third of the money, we're willing to do it.

Judging from the attitudes of Yang Yongli and Zhao Shilun, this young man must have an extraordinary background.

If he can buy the coal mine, it will be like getting involved in this mess.

In order to resume production as soon as possible, resources will inevitably be used to quell the situation.

Once the higher-ups are appeased, this matter will be over.

If you take responsibility for it, no one will hold you accountable.

Unfortunately, despite their well-thought-out plan, it was destined to fail.

If it were six months ago, someone had told Chen Huai'an that there was an opportunity to become a coal mine owner.

They would be so excited they'd be dancing around, unable to sleep at night!

In the eyes of ordinary people, coal mining is synonymous with wealth, a path to becoming a nouveau riche.

They usually become rich.

People like Sun Dacheng, who had an accident before even recouping their initial investment, are exceptions.

Therefore, for ordinary people, owning a coal mine is tantamount to becoming an overnight millionaire.

But things are different now; Chen Huai'an has lost interest in money!

More accurately, they simply lacked interest in coal mines.

Would someone who deals in oil, arms, and heavy metals care about a small coal mine?

Even if you dug out the entire coal mine, you still wouldn't earn as much as you would from a single business deal.

Taking over a factory or coal mine and having to manage it personally would be too troublesome.

However, once you control the other party's economic lifeline, it's no different from directly participating in management.

If the other party doesn't listen, then switch to another one.

In this era of fierce competition, whoever has the orders is king.

No matter how good the machinery and equipment are, if you can't sell your products, you'll still go bankrupt.

So if you take over a coal mine, why bother with the mental and physical management? Isn't that just asking for trouble?

Moreover, coal mines are a very sensitive area; once an accident occurs, it can cause huge problems.

We're not short of money now, there's no need for us to get involved.

More importantly, how could one not see through the other party's ulterior motives? They wanted to use him as a pawn!

Chen Huai'an's lips curled up, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.

He shook his head and said, "I'm not interested in coal mines, I only want to buy equipment."

Sun Dacheng was rejected, and his face was full of disappointment.

Helpless, he could only say, "Then let's trade at 450 million, what do you think?"

This was the price that Zhao Shilun and Yang Yongli had both agreed to.

It's reasonable to trade at this price now.

Chen Huai'an shook his head and said calmly, "350 million."

Forehead…….

In an instant, everyone present was dumbfounded.

Unexpectedly, an even more ruthless one appeared!

They slashed again, losing a full million!

This is the result of many people's lifetime of hard work!

Moreover, there are expenses for food and housing in small towns, and by the time you retire, you won't have much spare money left.

Sun Dacheng's eyes widened, never expecting the other party to try to lower the price so drastically.

If we sell it at this price, we won't make much money after paying compensation.

Whether it's enough to cover the expenses is still uncertain!

He hadn't sold the coal mine he originally planned for, and instead they cut the price even further, a flash of anger crossed his eyes.

However, he wore a pitiful expression and shook his head like a rattle: "No, no, this price is too low, I really can't sell it."

Chen Huai'an smiled knowingly, "I'm just informing you, not discussing it with you!"