"I think Li Feng is getting cocky. He really thinks he's invincible now in Yan Country, which is why he's ambitiously trying to venture into foreign mining."
Cao Ran sneered coldly.
"Does he not consider how difficult it is to get involved in foreign mining? Not to mention, just obtaining the mining rights for those famous big mines requires competing with the three major mining giants."
"Even if you secure mining rights, it doesn't mean the mine can be developed. Previously, a mining business from Yan Country invested in a mine in Lijia State—everything was set up for production, but guess what happened!"
"The three major giants secretly used dirty tricks, bringing international organizations like human rights groups and Greenpeace to protest, claiming we disrespect local human rights and destroy the natural environment, forcibly stopping operations."
"The host country of the mine also faced pressure from the Federation, causing that mine to waste away without being mined, resulting in losses of hundreds of billions."
"Yet we had no good solutions because the guy on the other side was directly ousted by the opposition."
Qin Wannian acknowledged, knowing about this because the company was a large mining group from their central region, responding to the national strategy to go abroad, but ended up with a silent loss in Lijia State.
Behind this incident were the three major mining giants scheming, essentially aimed at preventing Yan Country from obtaining mineral resources abroad, forcing us to pay hefty prices to acquire them from these giants.
Although some of us are wealthy enough to casually take out billions, truthfully, developing mines abroad would require more money than we have.
Xiao Mingyue listened to Cao Ran's disdain from across.
"I think Li Feng daring to enter foreign mining isn't without aim."
"Oh?"
Qin Wannian turned to look at Xiao Mingyue.
Cao Ran snorted: "Mingyue, we know exactly what he's capable of. I admit he's impressive in Huacheng, the Hidden Dragon of Huacheng, toppling a real estate company with over a thousand billion assets in less than a month."
"But what is Sihai Group worth? Although they have assets over a thousand billion, their debts are almost equal—they're really insolvent, relying entirely on banks and some personal connections to stay afloat."
"Such real estate companies, well, they're like castles in the sand, totally vulnerable—toppling them is just a matter of words."
Cao Ran looked down on Sihai Group, a real estate company valued over a thousand billion, challenging the notion of wealth in real estate, where profits rely on complex financial maneuvers and exploiting homebuyers.
Speaking frankly, it's like pulling off an empty-handed trick with Bai Lang, where any flaw within the chains leads to collapse.
"As for Century Group, well, I admit he's skillful, accomplishing what others wouldn't dare, but if he truly thinks he can swagger abroad like he does in Yan Country, he's dead wrong."
"The giants abroad aren't easy deals, and it's in Lijia State, a chaos-ridden place, full of armed factions. Even if he gets a mine, just the initial development would take at least a year."
"Who knows how many crises could occur in a year."
Xiao Mingyue nodded slightly: "I reserve judgment on this matter, but I will not take risks. After all, not all the money I manage is mine."
"As for you guys, think carefully about what to do."
Xiao Mingyue didn't say much. She brought Li Feng here for him to realize the vastness of the world, yet failed her intention, allowing Li Feng to turn the tables instead.
"You guys enjoy the meal, I'm going to rest after being on the road all day."
Xiao Mingyue left the waterfall platform, stopped a server in the corridor: "Where did Wei Tao and that gentleman go?"
"Oh, it seems Wei Shao wanted a car race with that gentleman, they should be visible at the front terrace now."
"Hmm?"
Xiao Mingyue frowned, releasing the server and paced to a protruding terrace facing the reservoir.
Sunlight reflected off the reservoir's lake water in a shimmer.
As Xiao Mingyue approached the terrace, she heard the echoing engine roars from the valley, looked towards the reservoir, spotting a green sports car like a Fierce Beast enlarging in her eyes.
Her heart skipped a beat, the car was speeding too fast—who's driving it?
Wei Tao?
In a flash.
Xiao Mingyue saw Li Feng was in the car.
Seeing the car constantly accelerating, it seemed it might fly off the track any moment towards her.
In the nick of time.
The sports car did a snake-like drift, half of the car body lifted, maneuvering from the nearby curve.
The wind from the sports car blew onto Xiao Mingyue standing ten meters away on the terrace, her hair stirred, her heart lodged in her throat.
This guy can really drive.
As Li Feng executed another ninety-degree drift, dashing into the straight path beside the reservoir, Wei Tao's red sports car finally caught up.
Wei Tao was almost hysterical, Li Feng was faster—significantly faster, leading him by nearly half a lap.
Wei Tao rounded the bend, stopped chasing, he drove the luxury car into a side road and parked, opened the door, got out with his back drenched.
Li Feng completed seven or eight laps around the reservoir track before reluctantly stopping the car. It'd been ages since he felt such thrill driving.
Getting out, Wei Tao tossed him a water bottle: "You are insane, never seen anyone so reckless in my years of racing."
"Are you not afraid of crashing?"
While Wei Tao spoke with admiration, Li Feng's driving was mesmerizing.
"It's alright, quite exhilarating."
Wei Tao rolled his eyes, with this luxury driving, it's impossible not to feel adrenaline—no wonder you're interested in Xiao Mingyue; ordinary women probably wouldn't satisfy you.
"Fine, I accept my loss. These two cars are yours; give me an address later, I'll have them delivered to you."
Although they were precious to him, Wei Tao didn't mind too much and accepted his defeat.
"Li Feng."
Just as they spoke, Xiao Mingyue approached, Wei Tao winked at Li Feng: "Alright, I'll take my leave, you two chat."
Wei Tao tactfully turned to leave.
"Anything?"
Li Feng looked at Xiao Mingyue, who stepped closer, looked at him then glanced at the sports car beside: "Mind taking me for a spin?"