Chapter 338: Laos; The Richest Man in Shanxi Province

"Wait." Guo Yang said subconsciously.

Yang Guocheng paused. From his clothing and some of his habits, Guo Yang could tell that his financial situation was not that 'rich'.

"I'm sure we won't talk about it anymore. I'm sure you won't be at a disadvantage in terms of salary."

Yang Guocheng looked at the young man in front of him again. The suit he was wearing didn't look cheap at first glance.

Although her skin is a little dark, it is well maintained and she exudes a calm temperament.

There is also this tea restaurant we chose, and it is said that the prices here are shockingly expensive.

When he arrived, he had to report the name of the person who had made an appointment before he was allowed in.

so what?

He is an academician student.

I believe that I still have a bright future in scientific research, and I may become an academic giant in the future.

Yang Guocheng teased, "Do you think I look like someone who is motivated by money?"

Guo Yang frowned.

"You should have investigated me. I was born in a geological family. I was influenced by it and chose this path."

Yang Guocheng said: "I can be a technical consultant, but forget about being a project leader. I don't have any plans in this regard."

Guo Yang was stunned. He had already realized that something must have gone wrong in the communication process.

After just a moment of hesitation, Yang Guocheng had already walked out of the tea room with a cup of coffee in his hand, leaving Guo Yang with a carefree and unrestrained figure.

how to say?

Did Yang Guocheng give him the impression of being a little arrogant, or conceited? His first impression was not very good.

After thinking about it, Guo Yang called Li Yan, the human resources manager of Jiahe, and told her about the situation they were facing.

"Boss, I'm sorry. This is my work error. I didn't communicate well with Professor Hou of Lanzhou University. He misunderstood. Now I will communicate with Yang Guocheng."

Guo Yang asked: "Where are you now?"

"Sichuan Province." Li Yan said: "The school donated by Jiahe has been put into use. Come here to review the situation."

"After the reexamination, go back to Jiuquan as soon as possible." Guo Yang raised his eyebrows and said thoughtfully: "I'll try Yang Guocheng again. If it doesn't work, I'll replace him."

"it is good."

After the call ended, Guo Yang felt a little heavy-hearted. A big earthquake was coming...

I sat there for a few more minutes when suddenly a seductive scream was heard outside.

"what!"

"Oh, my clothes..."

"I just bought it today, it costs tens of thousands of dollars!"

"Compensate!"

"You're the one who didn't pay attention when you walked. You should apologize to me!"

Then there was a noisy quarrel, which was not very clear, but Guo Yang felt that there was a familiar voice among them, like... Yang Guocheng?

"A scruffy country bumpkin, a poor bastard!"

"If you keep scolding me, you stinky bitch, I feel sick just by looking at your coquettish and slutty appearance."

At this time, Guo Yang, who came out of the tea room, vaguely saw the situation. It was indeed Yang Guocheng, who was arguing with a man and a woman with red ears.

The man didn't look good, with a greasy face and a big belly.

The woman was quite pretty, with heavy makeup and all kinds of expensive jewelry including necklaces, bracelets, diamond rings, earrings, etc.

He just looked a little disheveled, with coffee stains all over his clothes.

There were already quite a few people gathered at the scene.

Guo Yang suddenly changed his mind about Yang Guocheng.

This person is not a man of integrity, but he is very courageous because he did not back down and dared to fight back when surrounded by a large group of rich and powerful people.

It is a little different from general academic research and may be more suitable for the needs of the Jiahe potash project.

When the distance was less than 20 meters, Guo Yang felt that this person was really worth a try.

The quarrel between the three became more and more intense. The woman even wanted to hit someone, but Yang Guocheng dodged her and she stumbled and fell instead.

The man also wanted to take action, but his bloated body was no match for the geologists who had been conducting outdoor surveys all year round, and he was also fooled.

Yang Guocheng mocked, "Why don't you look in the mirror and see how fat you are! Is she attracted to you? She's attracted to the money in your pocket!"

The man was furious and shouted breathlessly: "Security, security, where is the lobby manager, how did you let such a poor guy in?"

Coincidentally, at this moment, the lobby manager and several strong security guards rushed up.

It seems that they want to surround Yang Guocheng directly.

"He is my guest."

A faint voice was heard, and the lobby manager and security guard stopped.

The people in front also made way for him, and Guo Yang came out and said, "He is the guest I brought here. If there is any problem, I will be responsible."

"It's just a piece of clothing, right? How many tens of thousands of dollars is it worth? I'll give you 100,000, Luo Xiu, swipe your card."

"Yes, boss."

Luo Xiu didn't even look at the charming woman, and walked straight towards the lobby manager. The look in his eyes and the aura he exuded were much more powerful than those of the security guards, who also stayed where they were without moving.

The others remained silent.

All of a sudden.

Guo Yang and Luo Xiu actually dominated the situation on the field.

It’s mainly these two people. One of them has one hand in his pocket, and he is calm and free from beginning to end; the other one is the complete opposite, as if he has the smell of licking blood from the tip of a knife.

Guo Yang looked at Yang Guocheng with a smile and said, "Come on, Dr. Yang, I'll take you back to the Academy of Sciences."

It was natural for Yang Guocheng to leave.

I even wanted to ask the person in front of me not to swipe the card to transfer money, but I didn't say it out loud in the end.

When the security guards came in, he felt something was wrong. Fortunately, the interviewer stepped forward in time. However, the identity of this interviewer seemed a little off?
At this time, the charming woman who had fallen to the ground stood up and said, "You are not allowed to leave. Do you think that everything will be over if you pay me money?"

"Then what else do you want?"

Guo Yang turned sideways, still with one hand in his pocket, and looked at her with disdainful eyes. This look made the woman shrink back subconsciously.

At this time, someone recognized the identities of the man and woman. The woman was an 18th-tier celebrity.

The man is a coal boss from Shanxi Province.

In recent years, coal bosses have been at their peak, and their presence can be seen everywhere in high-end real estate projects in Beijing.

There are even financial media articles saying that coal bosses in Shanxi Province have 4000 billion yuan in liquid funds but don't know where to invest.

The man had recovered by now and was no longer panting, but he didn't look stupid. He didn't come up and start a conflict, but asked hesitantly:
"who are you?"

Before Guo Yang could answer, another voice came.

"Boss Xiao Ma, what's wrong? Are you scared?"

Guo Yang looked over and saw another wretched, greasy, short and fat man, with a beautiful woman standing next to him, who must have just come in from outside.

The coal boss, who was called Mr. Xiao Ma, said awkwardly, "Mr. Li, you come and have tea too."

"Would you like some help?"

Compared to the coal boss just now, these two are obviously more famous. The beautiful woman looks very familiar, she should also be a female star.

The man was none other than Li Zhaohui, the richest man in Shanxi Province and the owner of Haixin Group. He was also the youngest head of a private enterprise in the country at the age of 27.

Mr. Xiao Ma shook his head and didn't want to cause any trouble. These two men looked very confident. It was ok for them to bully the common people, but it was not the style of the coal boss to offend people for no reason.

What's more, I have already lost money.

Although this is embarrassing, the second generation of coal miners intend to keep quiet.

Li Zhaohui nodded, and then extended his hand to Guo Yang, "Let me introduce myself, I'm Li Zhaohui from Huiyu Investment. This Ma Xiaoshuai is from my hometown. Please give me some face, and everyone should calm down."

Huiyu Investment is Li Zhaohui's company in Beijing, and he has labeled himself as the "first generation of rich people".

"Okay, it's better to be friendly."

"What's your last name?"

"Guo Yang."

Li Zhaohui frowned and asked, "What kind of introduction is this? Is Guo Yang very famous?"
Just then, a man in his 50s walked out from the crowd. He had a square face and a masculine and strong body. Some people had recognized him.

"I've heard of your name for a long time, Mr. Guo. You looked familiar to me just now. Now I know for sure. Is Jiahe eager to enter the grain and oil market in Beijing?"

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Shi."

Hebei Huifu Grain and Oil, Shi Kerong.

According to Jiahe Grain and Oil’s market research report, Huifu Grain and Oil accounts for approximately 20% to 30% of the edible oil market in Beijing, and also accounts for % to % of Huifu’s revenue.

However, Huifu Grain and Oil mainly uses imported soybeans as processing raw materials, supplemented by a small amount of corn, sunflower and other raw materials.

With the commissioning of the Jinmen Grain and Oil Comprehensive Base of Jiahe Grain and Oil, the competition between the two sides...

"This old bitch!"

Feeling the other party's strength when shaking hands, Guo Yang also exerted force suddenly. Long-term persistence in exercise caused the two to be in a stalemate for a while.

Shi Kerong laughed and said, "Young people are a bit hot-tempered!"

Guo Yang also smiled and said, "Boss Shi has been repairing the house a lot in the past two years, and it seems that his bricklaying skills have not fallen behind!"

Shi Kerong started his business with a brick factory, and later took over a township grain and oil factory that was on the verge of bankruptcy. More than a decade later, he has now become a large grain and oil enterprise with revenue exceeding 10 billion yuan.

However, Shi Kerong is not well-known in the grain and oil industry. What really made him famous was Huifu’s success in real estate in the past two years.

Several real estate projects developed in succession were all sold out.

So, it seems that there is nothing wrong with Guo Yang saying that his brick-moving skills have not declined.

Shi Kerong smiled and said, "You have good cooking skills, so you should be able to suppress the new talents in the industry in Beijing."

"I don't think so."

"Then we'll see."

The two of them were smiling while talking, and people who didn't know the inside story thought they were just chatting and laughing.

In fact, we have been competing all the time.

Ma Xiaoshuai, the second generation of coal miners, breathed a sigh of relief. He came to Beijing just to buy a few more houses and play with female celebrities, but he never thought of offending anyone.

It was obvious that he couldn't afford to offend either of the two people in front of him.

After a while, some people at the scene recognized Guo Yang.

Although he has been very low-key in recent years and rarely made public appearances, he has participated in many industry press conferences, opening ceremonies, and interviews with industry media.

Even though they recognized him, no one was so blind as to come up and slap him in the face.

Even Li Zhaohui was thinking about it.

After exchanging a few pleasantries in the lobby, Luo Xiu returned and the lobby manager was also communicating with the coal boss.

"Please sit for a while, Dr. Yang." Guo Yang said with a smile, "You haven't had breakfast yet, right? Eat before leaving?"

It was obvious that the cup of coffee was brought in by Yang Guocheng from outside, but he didn't expect it to cause trouble.

After hesitating for a moment, Yang Guocheng nodded.

Back in the teahouse, Guo Yang asked Luo Xiu to order some food.

"That woman was just walking without paying attention and bumped into me. She doesn't have to pay any compensation."

"It's okay, just a little money."

"One hundred thousand yuan is not a small amount. Don't expect me to compensate you, and don't expect me to work for you." Yang Guocheng said seriously.

Seeing him sitting upright, Guo Yang gave up the idea of ​​joking. This guy is not only good at arguing with people, but also seems to be a little sensitive about money.

"I want to consult you on some issues concerning the potash mines in Laos. Just consider this as your consulting fee."

"That's no problem. I'll tell you everything I know." At this time, the waiter brought several plates of various pastries, as well as pastries.

"Eat something first, Dr. Yang."

Yang Guocheng was not polite either. Maybe he was really hungry. His eating style was not voracious, but definitely rough.

"The life of rich people is different. The food they eat is not only exquisite but also delicious."

Guo Yang also ate a few bites and said, "It's just okay."

Yang Guocheng curled his lips, not agreeing with this evaluation, but the person in front of him was indeed a little different, especially after comparing him with the coal boss just now.

On one side are those with greasy faces, fat heads and big ears, who play with celebrities and buy luxury houses; on the other side are those who are tall and handsome, calm and free.

Except it's a bit dark...

"Ask any questions you have."

Guo Yang pondered for a while and said, "Tell me all the information you know about the Laotian potash mine."

"That's fine. 10 yuan is worth this much."

"..."

Yang Guocheng took a sip of coffee before telling what he knew.

"The potash salt mining blocks in Laos are mainly distributed in the Vientiane Plain and the Khammouane Plain. Preliminary exploration has shown that the reserves of solid potash salt, mainly carnallite, are huge."

"At present, Laos is not planning to conduct further geological surveys, but is instead bidding internationally based on the existing geological data, with the first batch of six bids."

"It's not too early, and it's not too late either."

"The main competitors are Sichuan Kaiyuan and Yunnan Zhongliao Mining. In addition, there are Huaxia Hydropower Mining and Agricultural Materials Group."

"Yunnan Province Zhonglao Mining is a major shareholder of Yunnan Tianhua and was one of the first companies to enter Laos for mineral exploration. It has no shortage of technology and funds. Last year, it successfully trial-produced 5 tons of potassium chloride."

"Kaiyuan is inferior in technology. Currently, only Yunnan geological exploration companies have successful experience in mining Lao potash, and Kaiyuan has not yet obtained the prospecting rights."

“The other two state-owned enterprises have too many concerns. If you see the right target, they may not be faster than you.”

Guo Yang was silent.

It is not easy to be a pioneer. In addition to market risks, you also have to face risks such as international politics and regional policies.

Fortunately, Guo Yang knows that the relationship between China and Laos has always been good.

“Which of these six targets is the best?”

"It's hard to say. Without specific exploration, we can only let each team make the judgment."

To develop a potash mine, it generally goes through four processes: survey - exploration - feasibility study - mining.

At present, Laos has only completed a census of these sites, confirming that the area has rich reserves.

As for how much there is, its specific location and how to mine it, it is up to the company itself.

Guo Yang didn't hesitate any more and asked, "What do you think are the difficulties in mining in Laos?"

"The backward industrial development, lagging energy development and insufficient talent reserve have led to a relatively high proportion of investment in road transportation, infrastructure, energy support and talent training in the early stages of enterprise establishment."

"Industrial materials are scarce, and more than 95% of materials and equipment rely on imports. Secondly, the Lao government's administrative approval procedures are cumbersome and inefficient, and there is no clear rule for the approval of relevant documents. For example, import and export licenses require joint approval from at least 5 to 6 ministries and commissions, which can take as short as more than 20 working days or as long as several months to complete..."

"Another issue is product transportation. Laos mainly relies on road transportation, which is very costly."

"But the most difficult thing is environmental protection. Although Laos is poor, its environmental protection standards are extremely high. Laos would rather give up short-term benefits than sacrifice long-term development."

"When bidding, the Lao government will give a very high score to environmental governance."

"According to some friends there, Kaiyuan is currently stuck on environmental protection."

“Without breakthroughs in the treatment technology of by-products, waste residues and wastewater, it will be difficult to achieve economic and large-scale production of resources in Laos…”

When talking about the development of potash mines in Laos, Yang Guocheng seemed to be excited and talked incessantly.

For geologists, it may be a lucky thing to see the minerals they have explored being mined.

Guo Yang smiled and said, "This 10 yuan is worth it."

"It's just a cheap 18th-tier actress."

"Haha, just kidding, just kidding, I'll give you the consulting fee separately."

Yang Guocheng pursed his lips and said, "Speaking of coal bosses, there is another very important point."

"Solid potash mining consumes a lot of coal. Laos is short of coal, and it is inconvenient to transport it from China. However, there are also coal resources in central and southern Laos, and we can apply for coal resource mining rights blocks."

These things... Guo Yang doesn't understand, and no one in Jiahe understands them either.

Even if we poach people from Luo Potassium, salt lake and solid ore are completely two different process systems.

Therefore, Guo Yang's impression of Yang Guocheng is gradually improving.

He has strong professional skills, is familiar with the Laotian mining area, and has a strong master's background. Although he has some minor flaws, it will be difficult to find a more suitable candidate for the time being.

"Dr. Yang, why don't you reconsider? You will be the project leader."

Yang Guocheng still shook his head and said, "No, none of my students went to work in the enterprise, and I can't lose face."

"Jiahe is not a small enterprise. The funds for this project will be sufficient. The country is in great shortage of potassium and urgently needs to solve the bottleneck problem of imports..."

Just then a message was pushed to his mobile phone. After taking a look at it, Guo Yang showed it to Yang Guocheng.

"Just now, the results of the negotiations on potash fertilizer imports came out, and the price has skyrocketed by $400."

Yang Guocheng was stunned for a moment, and a feeling of humiliation surged in his heart.

The Chinese have been searching for potassium for three generations.

Guo Yang thought about it and decided to continue playing the emotional card.

"If the potash mine in Laos can be mined early, it will greatly ease the domestic pressure. Jiahe will devote all its efforts to this project."

"Jiahe, Jiahe?" Yang Guocheng muttered a few words and said, "Is it the Jiahe that holds the second largest shareholder of Luo Potassium?"

"You just know?"

"I'm sorry, the senior from Lanzhou University only told me that he was a consultant for a large company."

Yang Guocheng added: "My senior brother is very good academically, but he has some problems in communication."

Guo Yang sighed in his heart, you are weird too.

Obviously, Jiahe has so many subsidiaries, and Hexi Dairy is a daily consumer product, but he only knows that Jiahe Luo Potassium is a shareholder.

Could it be that this guy never reads business news or goes to the supermarket?
This is the only explanation.

Guo Yang could only say: "Jiahe has many businesses, including forage, seeds, agricultural machinery, milk, grain and oil... Well, you can learn more about it when you go back."

"I still say that I can be a consultant, but I can't be a person in charge." Yang Guocheng said solemnly, "I can't let my teacher down."

"Don't rush to refuse. I suggest you go back and think about it."

"You don't have to question my commitment to academics."

"Your teacher is Academician Zheng Mianping, right?"

"Yes, the first discovery of potash minerals in Lop Nur was made in 1989 when the teacher led a team to the 'heart of the ear' of Lop Nur three times."

Guo Yang nodded and said, "Okay, that's it for today. See you next time."

"You don't have to worry about it anymore..."

Guo Yang waved his hand impatiently.

"Do you want to eat this cake? I want to take it home."

"Don't have to go to work today?"

"I applied for a field position."

"Then pack your bags and take them away."

Guo Yang pondered for a while and looked at the news about potash fertilizer import negotiations again.

The FOB price of potash fertilizer rose to US$580. Including freight, the estimated landed price reached RMB 5013 per ton.

Sinochem signed a 100 million ton potash fertilizer import contract with Canada.

But the price of nearly 5000 yuan per ton is unaffordable for domestic farmers and dealers.

Some financial journalists directly criticized that there was something fishy going on.

Because Canadian potash fertilizer monopoly Agritainment still holds shares, it still has a great influence on domestic import companies.

And this price increase is too steep.

Guo Yang's own judgment was that there was no foul play, but there were too many constraints at home, which delayed the efficiency of the negotiations and caused the price to go higher and higher.

The domestic potash fertilizer market may be bleak this year.

Coming back to his senses and thinking of Yang Guocheng, Guo Yang already had an idea.

If you keep calling me teacher, then go and see how much weight you have in the teacher's heart.

Luo Xiu walked in.

"Boss, Li Zhaohui from Jin Province wants to see you. He's waiting in the lobby."

"wait for me?"

Haixin Group is a private steel company. If it were a coal company, Guo Yang might be more interested.

Moreover, Guo Yang had heard the story of this rich second-generation. Haixin went bankrupt and reorganized, and he himself ended up becoming a deadbeat.

"Let's go and meet him."

After a while, Guo Yang met this playboy who was at the peak of his investment career.

All I can say is that he is greasy, short and fat, which forms a sharp contrast with the actresses around him.

I have to say that the 'coal boss' has an impeccable vision in the entertainment industry.

Without coal bosses in the entertainment industry, it seems that the quality of vases has declined significantly.

Li Zhaohui smiled, the fat on his face almost squeezed into a lump, "Mr. Guo, I heard that Weiguang Investment is a company of Jiahe."

"So what?"

Li Zhaohui raised his eyebrows and said, "Unfortunately, I am also somewhat famous in the investment field. Jingcheng Huiyu Investment was founded by me."

"Have not heard."

Guo Yang said: "If it's steel and coal, we can still talk about it."

In fact, Li Zhaohui was not as bad as Guo Yang thought. During the three or four years that he personally managed Haixin, Haixin's profits soared.

Later, perhaps because he felt that he was making money too slowly, he plunged into financial investment. With the help of Minsheng Bank's epidemic, he became the richest man in Shanxi Province.

Now is the time to feel proud and satisfied.

If Li Zhaohui had not heard some rumors about Weiguang Investment, he would not have embarrassed himself.

"Mr. Guo is interested in coal and steel?"

"I am indeed somewhat interested. I heard that coal bosses have so much money that they have nowhere to invest it. I would like to make some friends with them."

"Ma Xiaoshuai's family is engaged in mining."

“It’s not big, right?”

"That's true." Li Zhaohui pondered and said, "Then I'll organize a meeting some other day. Would Mr. Guo give me a favor?"

"can."

When Guo Yang stepped forward, Li Zhaohui subconsciously took a step back, mainly because the difference in their heights and builds was too great.

"This is my business card. Call ahead to make an appointment."

After Li Zhaohui took the business card, Guo Yang took Luo Xiu away, leaving behind only a nimble back.

"Boss Li, who was that guy just now? Why was he so arrogant?"

"You do not know?"

The actress shook her head.

"The Hexi milk that you like to drink the most is a subsidiary of his company."

Looking at the woman standing there in a daze, Li Zhaohui sighed to himself and said, it's time to change the vase.

(End of this chapter)