Chapter 2174 Sudden Invitation

Kotaro Miyazaki had breakfast delivered directly to his room.

Just as they finished eating, Inukai Akahiro rushed over to report: "President, something has happened!"

Seeing his flustered appearance, Miyazaki Kotaro frowned and said with some annoyance, "What's the matter that you're in such a hurry?"

Inukai Akahō said anxiously, "I just received news that the Meikawa Iron Mine has made a decision to cooperate with Jingxi Steel."

Kotaro Miyazaki was taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. "Cooperating with Jingxi Steel? How is that possible?"

"It's absolutely true! I just saw Patel and the others celebrating with champagne in the restaurant!"

Inukai Akahō said with absolute certainty.

Kotaro Miyazaki's expression was somewhat serious, and he paced back and forth a couple of times. But he quickly relaxed, chuckled, and said, "Opening champagne halfway through? Don't they know that's a major taboo in business negotiations?"

Inukai Akahō was taken aback. "A major taboo?"

Kotaro Miyazaki did not answer, but instead asked, "What were the reactions of the other parties? For example, the representatives of the Glorious Group?"

Inukai Akahō said, "The people from the Glorious Group are quite calm. Even when the people from Jingxi Steel boasted and provoked them, they didn't seem worried at all. However, the people from Zheng's Ironworks couldn't sit still anymore. Zheng Yaguang urgently left the restaurant, saying he wanted to request a renegotiation with Meichuan Iron Mine..."

A sharp glint flashed in Miyazaki Kotaro's eyes. He grunted and said, "It seems that the people from the Glorious Group have already figured it out."

Inukai Akashō hesitated before asking, "What did you see?"

Kotaro Miyazaki smiled coldly, "The news of reaching an agreement with Jingxi Steel is a smokescreen. Its purpose is to create chaos among the three of us. That way, Meichuan Iron Mine will have an opportunity to force us to make concessions."

Inukai Akahō was still somewhat suspicious, "But... according to our information, the South Korean consulate in Karl has already put pressure on the Karl government, but the representatives of the Meikawa Iron Mine still have no intention of continuing negotiations..."

"That's because Zheng's Ironworks was never their target for cooperation," Miyazaki Kotaro said with certainty.

Although Inukai Akashō was surprised and doubtful, he still trusted Miyazaki Kotaro's judgment.

Otherwise, why would Kotaro Miyazaki be hailed as a business genius?

"It seems I was too hasty. I'm sorry, President Miyazaki!"

He said with some remorse.

Kotaro Miyazaki gave a smug smile and said calmly, "The opponent in this negotiation is indeed very cunning. It's understandable that you made a misjudgment. Just remember, the more cunning the opponent, the calmer we need to be."

After a brief pause, he suddenly said in a chilling tone, "Our only opponent has always been the Glorious Group of China!"

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Zheng Yaguang's team did not receive any representatives from Meichuan Iron Mine throughout the morning.

The other party's response was always very simple: they were told that Meichuan Iron Mine had initially selected a partner, but they did not specify who it was.

This made Zheng Yaguang very anxious.

Just as Kotaro Miyazaki predicted, the Zheng family is indeed facing a cash flow crisis.

Affected by the economic downturn and the shrinking of the manufacturing industry in their country, the sales channels of Zheng's Ironworks were also impacted.

At the same time, some products were sold but the funds could not be recovered in time, which caused great trouble for Zheng's Ironworks.

In addition, news of financial difficulties within the group directly impacted their stock market performance.

Some financial tycoons, in order to avoid risks, did not hesitate to withdraw their funds and exit Zheng's business.

Thus, the financial pressure faced by the Zheng family was immense.

The stock price has been declining, and investors are losing confidence in Zheng's company and have begun to panic.

In order to stabilize market sentiment and prevent a rapid collapse, the Zheng Group had to buy a large number of shares to create the illusion that Zheng Iron & Steel was still stable.

Securing the cooperation contract with Meichuan Iron Mine was the only way for the Zheng Group to extricate itself from its predicament; it was their lifeline.

Only by securing this cooperation can we truly boost public and capital confidence in the Zheng family and lift the stock price back up.

So when Zheng Yaguang learned that Meichuan Iron Mine had made a decision and that the partner was not the Zheng family, he was indeed a little anxious.

He immediately called Kundy himself, but Kundy's assistant answered the phone.

The assistant clearly told him that Meichuan Iron Mine had identified a partner and was currently drafting a contract, which would be announced in three days. He asked the representative of Zheng's Group to wait patiently.

How could Zheng Yaguang wait three more days?

Moreover, the result is already clear: even if they wait three days, they will still be eliminated.

In desperation, he went to the South Korean consulate in Karachi for help.

He wanted to use the consulate to put pressure on the Serbian government to bring the Meichuan iron ore mine back to the negotiating table.

After all, South Korea has invested a lot in Sail, and although the projects are not large, they are still of some help to Sail.

But to his surprise, even with pressure from the consulate, Meichuan Iron Mine insisted on making them wait three days.

The situation has reached a standstill.

Gao Changyuan and Pi Yangyang also received this news.

They certainly didn't believe that Meichuan Iron Mine would really choose Jingxi Steel; there would inevitably be changes in three days.

After opening the champagne, the employees of Jingxi Steel completely relaxed, left the hotel, and went out to have some fun.

Zheng Yaguang frequently shuttled between the hotel and the consulate, seeking a way to break the deadlock.

Meanwhile, Miyazaki Kotaro and Gao Changyuan waited patiently, as if nothing had happened.

That evening, Pi Yangyang and the others went to a Chinese restaurant for dinner as usual.

I had just arrived at the restaurant when I received a call from Gao Changyuan.

Gao Changyuan happily told him that Meichuan Iron Mine had given them a last-minute notice that they would be having a negotiation with Guanghui Group the next morning.

However, the negotiation location changed to the golf course at the Pad Hotel.

Pi Yangyang knew that this must be because of Duwa's influence.

Since the minister was personally involved in the negotiations, the level of the event couldn't be low, which is why it was held on a golf course.

However, he was a little embarrassed because he had never played golf.

If we let him play a couple of shots when we get there tomorrow, wouldn't that be a disaster?

The next morning, Pi Yangyang, along with Gao Changyuan, Xu Guangda, Qiu Haitang, and others, drove to the Pad Hotel.

Just as their convoy left the hotel, Miyazaki Kotaro stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window and asked Inukai Akatsuki with some hesitation, "Inukai-kun, why did all the representatives from China leave the hotel? Do you know where they went?"

Inukai Akahiro looked blank and shook his head, saying, "I don't know. Maybe they went to some kind of Chinese gathering?"

“No!” Kotaro Miyazaki shook his head and said coldly, “At this point, the negotiations have not yet reached a final conclusion, so it’s impossible for them to attend any gatherings.”

"So what does the president mean?" Inukai Akahō asked suspiciously.

Kotaro Miyazaki said, "I think they might be going to meet with Quinty for talks."

"No way?" Inukai Akahō exclaimed in surprise. "Didn't the Umekawa Iron Mine say they wouldn't announce the results for three days? How come..."

Kotaro Miyazaki said solemnly, "Are you sure they weren't invited by Kundy?"

Inukai Akahō nodded with certainty and said, "It's certain. We have an inside source with Kundi. If Mr. Kundi really invited representatives from China, he will definitely have information."

Kotaro Miyazaki frowned.

He certainly knew that they had inside contacts around Kundy, people they had bribed at great expense.

Although this insider may not know Kundy's final decision, he can certainly keep track of his whereabouts.

“I have a feeling something’s not right. Send someone to follow them immediately and find out where they went.”

Kotaro Miyazaki always felt uneasy, as if he had a premonition that something was about to happen.

Inukai Akashō agreed and immediately turned to leave the room to make the arrangements.

Pi Yangyang and Gao Changyuan arrived at the golf course of the Pad Hotel and saw several people already waiting there in the distance.

Pi Yangyang recognized one of them immediately; it was Duwa.

Before their convoy had even come to a complete stop, Dova quickly walked over and gave Gao Changyuan a happy hug.

"My friend, we meet again."

Dova patted Gao Changyuan on the back happily.

He then turned to Pi Yangyang and said gratefully, "Mr. Pi, thank you so much. Your medical skills are truly amazing! I feel much better now."

Pi Yangyang shook hands with him and said, "Congratulations, Mr. Dova."

Dova said happily, "I've invited you here for no other reason than to discuss the bidding for the Meichuan Iron Mine with you personally. Please wait a moment, Mr. Kundi is on his way..."