Chapter 190: Stupid people have too much money

Chapter 190: Stupid people have too much money

Chapter 190: Stupid people have too much money
It was useless to ask the government for help, so Jiang Ning could only think of other ways.

Xie Ning and her team are good at running errands, but they can't accomplish anything big.

Not mixing well.

After much consideration, Jiang Ning decided to set up a family office.

If you want to buy land in America in the future, you will encounter more obstacles.

Some things can only be handled by your own team.

Since we can't leave for the time being, let Winder take a few people to lead the way.

He went to New York and found a headhunter to recommend a talent.

The headhunter was very efficient and quickly found a candidate for him.

A Slav in his early thirties named Metsis, who had more than ten years of experience working in the media, switched to work at the White House last year, but felt the salary was not high enough, so he fired his boss three months ago and is currently unemployed at home.

This guy is tall and strong, a head taller than Jiang Ning.

But he looks quite polite.

Jiang Ning asked him: "How much annual salary does Baifangzi offer you?"

"One hundred and twenty thousand dollars," said Metsis.

"not bad!"

Jiang Ning was a little surprised: "The average salary of the White House is less than $100,000. $120,000 should be for senior employees. This salary is not low in America. Why did you change jobs?"

Metsis spread his hands and said, "Boss, no one would complain about a high salary."

Jiang Ning nodded and said, "That makes sense. So what is your expected annual salary?"

"I hope it's not less than three hundred thousand dollars," said Metsis.

Jiang Ning asked, "Is there any problem with working in Texas?"

Metsis said cheerfully: "Of course no problem."

"very good!"

Jiang Ning high-fived him: "You can call me boss now."

Metsis was also very understanding and readily changed his words: "Okay, boss."

Jiang Ning sent him to Texas to rent a house and find office space, and then called his cousin Deng Xiaoyun and asked her to go to Arlington to meet Metsis. She no longer had to do the ranch work and would be responsible for the finances of the family office in the future.

Deng Xiaoyun originally studied finance.

Otherwise, I wouldn’t sell insurance in banks.

Putting it on the ranch is just a temporary solution; the family office still needs its own people.

Jiang Ning stayed in New York for a few days and handled some financial matters.

Then he spent tens of thousands of dollars to buy a BMW and drove back to Texas.

I traveled across states and cities, stopping and starting for a week before I arrived in Texas.

I don't want to see the scenery along the way, I just want to do some good things.

When they arrived in Arlington, Metsis and Deng Xiaoyun had already found a location for their family office.

Arlington is a small town located between Fort Worth and Dallas. Its population is smaller than that of a county in my hometown. It has one of the largest airports in the United States, Fort Worth-Dallas Airport. Jiang Ning flies here every time he comes to the ranch.

The two rented a small estate on the outskirts of the city, covering less than ten acres of land.

But the manor is well maintained, with trees and lawns blending into one, creating a great environment.

There is a three-story villa-style building and two old bungalows.

The house is a bit old, but it has been repaired quite well.

Jiang Ning looked it over inside and out and was quite satisfied.

Deng Xiaoyun was very interested in his new car: "How much is this Mabo?"

Jiang Ning said: "More than 80,000."

Deng Xiaoyun's eyes rolled: "No one will use this car after you leave, can I use it?"

Jiang Ning hummed: "You don't have to add it yourself. I won't reimburse you."

Deng Xiaoyun sneered: "You are such a stingy guy, Jiang Lao. I have to work for you and I have to work harder for you. You are even more evil than the capitalists."

Jiang Ning said: "That's not true. If a boss doesn't have a bad heart, he will go bankrupt sooner or later."

Deng Xiaoyun was completely speechless and didn't know what to say.

Jiang Ning added: "I'll give you a 100 yuan subsidy for gas per month, and you can pay for the rest yourself."

Deng Xiaoyun nodded helplessly, and soon became excited again.

This BMW is a new car.

Who would want to drive that thirty-year-old Toyota when you can drive a new car?

After resting for a night in the manor, Jiang Ning finally discussed business with Metsis.

Deng Xiaoyun also attended the class and will participate in the whole process in the future.

Metsis had obviously made preparations and produced results: "Boss, Texas Congressman Lao Ai submitted a bill to Congress at the beginning of the year to prohibit Chinese people from purchasing land in Texas, but Congress did not pass the bill. Such a bill does not comply with US law. It is actually very simple to solve this problem."

Jiang Ning asked: "How to solve it?"

"It can be solved by giving money to the congressman," said Metsis.

Jiang Ning was very interested: "Would the councillor dare to take the money?"

Metsis said cunningly: "Boss, everyone dislikes the US dollar, and the president is no exception. Of course, government officials cannot accept the money directly, or they will go to jail, but we can donate to the fund."

"Donate to the fund?"

"Yes, for example, the Hunter Children's Foundation was established by several Texas families headed by the Hunter family. We can donate to such a fund to gain the support of the Texas Legislature."

Jiang Ning asked, "How much do you want me to donate? I'll buy a farm. If you donate more, it won't be worth it."

Metsis said: "We need to talk to them about this. Give me a week and I will get it done as soon as possible."

Jiang Ning readily accepted the suggestion and allowed him to go to Austin for activities.

After all, he is an outsider and there are some things that are difficult for him to do.

It is more convenient to deal with the government with these locals.

Just like those foreign companies in my hometown, they all hire some locals to deal with official authorities.

Metsis was quite reliable and after waiting for a week, good news came.

The people who prevented him from acquiring Megau Ranch were a congressman and a lieutenant governor. They had already reached an agreement with the agent that as long as he donated one million to each of the two foundations, the state government would no longer block the acquisition deal.

Jiang Ning gave Xie Ning some hard work money and sent him away.

The subsequent transactions were handed over to Metsis.

Then fly to Australia.

The real estate agent called and said that there was a house for sale in Block Town soon.

He would have to go and see it, and buy it if he could.

He didn't rest when he arrived in Melbourne. He got in the car that came to pick him up at the farm and went straight to town.

I looked at the house first. The community is not bad. The communities in Australia are different from those in my hometown. The houses are all single-family houses. There are more than 30 households in total, and each house has a large yard. The house is quite new, covering an area of ​​more than 1,000 square meters, with an indoor area of ​​more than 400 square meters.

There is a garden in front and a vegetable patch in the back.

The homeowner is a fellow villager, and most of the residents in the community are Chinese.

Jiang Ning thought it was good after reading it, so he called his brother and asked him to come over.

Jiang Hua flew over on the third day and was very satisfied with the house after seeing it. Jiang Ning had already negotiated the price, so there was no need to apply for a loan, and he could just pay the money and go through the transfer process.

After waiting for a few days, the property ownership certificate came down.

It's just a piece of paper, not as high-end and elegant as a red book.

Jiang Ning was preparing to fly to Africa, and Jiang Hua became interested when he heard about it.

I want to go and see.

Jiang Ning took him with him and flew from Australia to Tanzania, transferring from Dar es Salaam to Kinshasa.

It was Jiang Hua’s first time in Africa and his eyes were not enough.

There are black people everywhere, and they are not friendly.

If he hadn't followed Jiang Ning, he felt that he would not even be able to leave the airport and would be robbed.

Jiang Hua was puzzled: "I just saw a few white people coming over and the black people didn't ask any questions. A few Indians were stopped and released after showing their passports. We checked the most strictly. I feel that the black people are treating them differently."

Jiang Ning said: "You'll get used to it. In Lao Hei's eyes, we are just mobile ATMs. We are stupid and have a lot of money."

Jiang Hua couldn't believe it: "That's not what the media said."

Jiang Ning said: "What is published in the media is what others want you to see. Don't believe it."

Jiang Hua felt that his three views were unstable, and he really wouldn't know until he came out.

Only by going out and taking a look around can you understand what the world is really like.

After arriving in Kinshasa, we will meet you at Windley Airport.

There were also a few black guys who came with us, from government departments.

Winder is obviously living a very comfortable life these days, and a few black men treat him like a big shot.

We took a bus to a hotel in the city, stayed there, and sent away the black guys.

Jiang Ningcai asked Wendell, "What's up with those old blacks? It looks like you've been doing well lately?"

Winder said proudly: "The Congolese government was very enthusiastic when they heard that the boss was going to invest $100 million in mineral development. Their prime minister even held a special meeting. Those guys just now were from the economic department."

Jiang Ning was not surprised: "You Americans are quite popular here!"

Winder shrugged: "I think Americans are welcome in any African country, because in the eyes of the blacks, we must have a lot of US dollars, and they need US dollars, so they treat us as gods."

Jiang Ning was surprised: "Are you a racist?"

Winder also did not deny it: "Yes, I hate niggers."

Jiang Ning said: "Hide your discrimination, otherwise you will be in trouble here."

Winder said cheerfully: "Don't worry, boss. I won't show it in front of black people."

Jiang Ning nodded and asked, "There were demonstrations everywhere just now. Is Kinshasa not peaceful recently?"

Winder immediately started to complain: "It's not that it's not peaceful, it's that it's very peaceful. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is going to hold a general election this year. The numerous opposition parties are holding protests every day and causing trouble. I dare not go out."

Jiang Ning said: "This country is terrible. You must be prepared to stick with it for a long time."

Winder said angrily: "What the boss said is so right. This country is really terrible. When I was in South Africa, I also came to Congo several times. The officials here have no moral integrity. Before I even met with their prime minister, someone asked me for money directly. Those damn black people have nothing else in their minds except dollars and women."

Jiang Ning asked: "What is the attitude of their mining department?"

Winder immediately straightened his face and said, "Their Minister of Mines is very busy, probably busy making money. I only met him once, but one of their Deputy Ministers of Mines told me privately that they can approve a few mining areas for us, but that guy wants $500,000. If it were in America, I would definitely dig out that guy's heart to see if it's as black as his face."

Jiang Ning felt something was wrong: "The Minister of Mining is very busy?"

Winder nodded: "Yes, their Minister of Mines was very busy, I only met him once."

Jiang Ning frowned. An investment of hundreds of millions of dollars is not a small investment for a country like the Democratic Republic of the Congo that is in dire need of American money. There is no reason for the Minister of Mines not to show up. Those greedy guys will always follow the lead of their boss. How could they not show up?

There is something wrong here.

Jiang Ning couldn't figure it out for the time being, so he asked about some specific details.

Send Winder away and prepare to get a night's sleep to adjust to the jet lag.

Rested for a night.

The next day I went to meet the Deputy Minister of Mines.

I didn’t go to the government office, but to Lao Hei’s private residence.

The black guy is called Kalega, and he looks very gentle.

He is one of the few people among the old blacks who looks like a good person.

Lao Hei was very surprised to see Jiang Ning: "Are you Chinese?"

Jiang Ning nodded: "Yes, I am Chinese, is there any problem?"

The black man was very confused: "Why did your people tell me that you are an American company?"

Jiang Ning said: "I am Chinese. I have a mining company registered in the United States. My employees are also Americans. Mr. Minister, do you have any other questions?"

Lao Hei didn't quite understand: "Why would a Chinese like you register a company in the United States?"

Jiang Ning said: "I have a lot of assets in the United States."

Lao Hei was relieved. "The Democratic Republic of the Congo has rich mineral resources. Many Chinese people and Chinese companies have invested in mineral development in our country. If you want to buy the mining rights, you have to give me $500,000 first."

Jiang Ning was used to it and gestured.

The attendant immediately took a small briefcase and placed it on the table.

Then open.

There were stacks of US dollars in the box.

Lao Hei took a glance and his breathing became a little rapid.

Jiang Ning leaned back and said, "Here is the money. Mr. Minister, you can take it at any time. But I want to know where the mine you gave me is, is there any detailed information, and how much gold reserves are there?"

Lao Hei looked away from the box, spread his eyes, and said, "The mining area is in North Kivu Province."

Jiang Ning said: "That's not a good place."

Lao Hei asked: "Have you been to the Democratic Republic of the Congo?"

"of course."

Jiang Ning nodded: "I spent half a year in North Kivu Province."

Lao Hei's expression remained unchanged: "North Kivu Province is the largest gold mining area in our country. The gold reserves there are very rich. I can grant you three mining areas with gold reserves of more than ten tons, but you need to purchase the mining rights from the country."

Jiang Ning asked, "What if I want to buy the Kasoto Gold Mine?"

Lao Hei was stunned: "You want to buy the Kasoto gold mine?"

Jiang Ning nodded: "Of course."

Lao Hei pushed his glasses again and said solemnly, "Of course, the Kasoto Gold Mine is also a national mineral resource. The Ministry of Mines can sell the mining rights to you. I don't think the Minister and the President will object."

Jiang Ning asked, "How many US dollars does it cost to buy the mining rights in Kasoto?"

Lao Hei said: "I don't know about that. Kasoto is one of the most important gold mining areas in North Kivu Province. Its value is inestimable. The specific cost must be determined after consultation with the cabinet."

Jiang Ning asked: "How long will it take?"

Lao Hei drawled out: "It's hard to say."

Jiang Ning signaled, and the attendant immediately closed the suitcase.

Lao Hei stared at the box.

Jiang Ning stood up and stretched out his hand with a smile: "I want to know how much it costs to buy the mining rights of Kasoto as soon as possible. I hope Mr. Minister can act quickly. When I get the mining rights of Kasoto, the money will be yours."

(End of this chapter)