Chapter 2178 Eating well and sleeping well

These past few days, Karl appeared calm on the surface, but Pi Yangyang, Miyazaki Kotaro, Zheng Yaguang, and others could deeply feel the undercurrents beneath.

Zheng Yaguang went crazy, repeatedly requesting the consulate to intervene so he could meet with Kundi.

He also learned that Kundi had avoided them and met with Gao Changyuan, Pi Yangyang and others at the Pad Hotel golf course, and that they had even had lunch together that day.

This made Zheng Yaguang very anxious.

He originally thought that his biggest rival would be Shanyou Metal.

It now appears that the threat posed by Guanghui Group is no less than that of Shanyou Metals, and may even be greater.

Multiple calls came from within China, and the board members were anxiously waiting.

The elders in the family even stated explicitly that if Zheng Yaguang fails to secure the contract for the Meichuan Iron Mine this time, then he will no longer be suitable to serve as the chairman of the group.

The Zheng family is large and complex.

He was able to become the chairman of the group entirely because his father overpowered all his uncles and relatives, and forced him to marry into the Lee family, another powerful family in South Korea, which put him on the chairman's seat.

Over the years, with the help of his wife's family, Zheng's Ironworks has indeed achieved remarkable development and success.

However, as the country's economy declined, the Li family was not spared either, and had no choice but to strategically shrink its operations, reducing its investment in Zheng's Ironworks.

Zheng's Ironworks fell into a financial crisis at an unimaginable speed.

Those uncles and elders had always coveted the chairman's position, and they were just one opportunity away from it.

If his trip to Karl fails this time, he will be immediately ousted from his position as chairman upon his return.

Therefore, Zheng Yaguang was in a hurry.

However, Kundy hasn't shown up at all these past few days. Even when the Consul General tried to contact him, Kundy's assistant only said one thing: Mr. Kundy refuses to see anyone for the next three days. The outcome will be announced in three days.

The usually composed Zheng Yaguang smashed all the furnishings in the guest room for the first time.

He already sensed that Zheng's Ironworks was doomed.

Unlike him, Kotaro Miyazaki, though also anxious, did not show it at all.

He also secretly contacted Kundy, but received the exact same reply, so he stopped looking for him.

He was secretly mobilizing Iga ninjas, Black Temple assassins, and bribing local armed forces at high prices, ready to launch a fatal attack on Pi Yangyang at any time.

The only thing that bothered him was that he still couldn't get in touch with the martial arts master from China.

They didn't even know if he had reached Karl.

He only learned from his uncle that the martial arts master had been saved by his uncle once when he was young and lived in Japan.

This time, he agreed to come in order to repay the debt of saving his life.

His uncle said that this man was a man of his word, and once he made a promise, he would never break it. He was now certain that he had arrived in Karl.

Now, he can only patiently wait for the results announced by Kundy in three days.

If Meichuan Iron Mine ultimately chooses to cooperate with Guanghui Group, then he will immediately launch a campaign to eliminate Pi Yangyang.

Once Pi Yangyang dies, chaos will inevitably ensue in China, and the Karl side will also take notice, inevitably ending their cooperation.

For the past three days, Pi Yangyang has spent almost all his time in the hotel, working with Qiu Haitang and the legal representatives of Guanghui Group to analyze, scrutinize, and implement every possible clause in the contract.

Three days passed quickly.

This morning, many news interview vehicles arrived at the hotel entrance.

A banner was also put up at the hotel entrance, stating that the signing ceremony and press conference for the Meichuan Iron Mine cooperation would be held here today.

This matter was taken seriously not only by the local authorities in Karl, but also by reporters from other major cities in Ser, who flocked to the scene, eager to get firsthand news material.

Even some international media outlets came, such as the BBC, Asahi Shimbun, KBS and other major media companies, all of which sent reporters to provide on-site coverage.

China also sent a team of reporters, waiting for the press conference.

Official representatives from various countries stationed in Karl, as well as foreign businessmen doing business in Karl, also flocked to the city.

The mining of the Meichuan iron ore mine marked the beginning of economic diversification in the country of Ser.

As businessmen, we naturally wouldn't miss out on such an event brimming with business opportunities.

The hotel was bustling with activity both inside and out.

People from all over the world gathered together.

Those who knew each other greeted each other or chatted casually. Those who didn't know each other were also looking for opportunities to get to know one another.

The signing ceremony was held in the banquet hall on the fifth floor, which has now been newly decorated and turned into a press conference venue.

People were gradually taking their seats in the hall.

Everyone was asking each other which company would win the mining rights for the Meichuan Iron Mine today.

Gao Changyuan, dressed in a Zhongshan suit, looked energetic and hale and hearty. He knocked on Pi Yangyang's door early in the morning.

Pi Yangyang, who has never liked suits, still dresses in a casual way. A light blue T-shirt paired with dark gray jeans makes her look natural and carefree.

The group left their guest rooms and went to the restaurant, intending to grab a quick bite before heading to the banquet hall.

As soon as I entered the restaurant, I saw Zheng Yaguang, who looked haggard, come in with his team.

It's clear that the chairman of Zheng's Iron & Steel hasn't had a good rest these past three days.

Kotaro Miyazaki, who never eats in fancy restaurants, surprisingly brought Akira Inukai and others here, and they happened to run into Zheng Yaguang.

"Zheng Sang, it seems you haven't been getting enough rest these past few days."

Seeing Zheng Yaguang's haggard appearance, Miyazaki Kotaro asked with a hint of sarcasm in his tone.

Zheng Yaguang glanced at him coldly and said indifferently, "Mr. Miyazaki, I suppose you feel the same way?"

"Me?" Kotaro Miyazaki smiled slightly. "No, no, no, I eat well and sleep well."

"Oh, so Mr. Miyazaki is very confident about today's signing ceremony?"

Zheng Yaguang's eyelids twitched, but his tone remained calm.

Kotaro Miyazaki looked confident and said naturally, "Of course, I have plenty of confidence in our Yamayu Metals."

Zheng Yaguang coldly replied, "Mr. Miyazaki, aren't you speaking too soon? Even if Zheng's Ironworks can't obtain the mining rights, does that mean it's necessarily your Shanyou Metals? Mr. Miyazaki, don't forget, there's another truly powerful company..."

"You mean... Guanghui Group in China?" Miyazaki Kotaro's tone was heavy with a hint of disdain.

Zheng Yaguang said, "Isn't that right? You and I both know that these African countries still have a lot of trust in Chinese companies."

Kotaro Miyazaki shook his head slightly. "Cooperative iron ore mining isn't just about trust. Sail will also comprehensively consider the strength of the partners. Whether it's economic strength or technological strength, Shanyou Metals is the impeccable best choice."

Zheng Yaguang smiled, a rare occurrence for him. "Since Mr. Miyazaki is so confident, then... I'll congratulate you in advance?"

Kotaro Miyazaki glanced at him arrogantly and said, "Mr. Zheng, if you don't get the mining rights for the Meichuan Iron Mine this time, I'm afraid the company's stock price will drop even further. I think your cash flow will soon be in trouble, won't it?"

Zheng Yaguang's eyes narrowed, and he said somewhat irritably, "That's none of Mr. Miyazaki's concern! Our group is currently operating smoothly and has never experienced the cash flow problems you mentioned."

Kotaro Miyazaki gave a cold, unchanging smile. "Is that so? I was thinking that if Zheng's Ironworks really encountered any difficulties, I would lend a hand. In that case, I was overthinking it."

Zheng Yaguang snorted and said, "Thank you for your kindness."

Kotaro Miyazaki chuckled softly, then suddenly moved closer and lowered his voice, saying, "However, I think Mr. Zheng should still consider our Shanyou Metals acquisition plan."

"I can guarantee that with the investment from the Miyazaki family, coupled with the technology of Yamayu Metals and our family's international market influence, Zheng's Ironworks will not only easily overcome all difficulties, but will also achieve even stronger development on its existing foundation..."

As he spoke, Zheng Yaguang's expression grew increasingly grim.

As early as two years ago, Shanyou Metals had proposed to acquire Zhengshi Iron & Steel's shares.

Moreover, over the past two years, Shanyou Metals has been relentlessly pursuing and blocking Zheng's Iron & Steel in the international market, with the aim of forcing Zheng's to compromise.

Zheng Yaguang was furious upon hearing Miyazaki Kotaro's words, but he was also helpless.

He suppressed his anger and said, "I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you! Zheng's Ironworks will never cooperate with your Miyazaki family! Excuse me, I have to go into the meeting room!"

After saying that, he and his men left in a hurry, without even having breakfast.

Kotaro Miyazaki watched his retreating figure, a cold smile on his face, his eyes revealing a look of complete confidence.