Go back in time and be a chaebol

Chapter 80 Generous (first update, please collect)
  Meeting old friends in a foreign country is undoubtedly a joy in life.

But what if this old friend is fake?

As soon as Li Yi'an arrived at the embassy, ​​his brother Li Guoren grabbed his back leg and said with a smile on his face.

"Zhiyuan, have you heard about it too?"

"what?"

"The ambassador and his wife just returned from the United States for Christmas. I was thinking about how to inform you, and you actually came here. You are well-informed! However, it is unfortunate that you are here. My wife is not in the embassy today, but Ambassador Gu is. …”

Compared with Li Guoren's joy, Li Yian couldn't help but panic. Well, the time to witness the truth has finally arrived!

On the way to the ambassador's office with Li Guoren, Li Yian calmed down.

the truth?

What truth?
  The truth is... would they reject a billionaire old friend?

After knocking twice on the ambassador's door, Li Guoren stood by the door and said.

"Ambassador, this is Li Yi'an and Li Zhiyuan whom I mentioned to you before. He is also from Nanyang and has business dealings with my wife's natal family."

Because I have heard Li Guoren's report before, although I have no impression of this person, after all, he is an "old friend" of my wife's natal family, so I always have to be polite.

Gu Weijun, who was looking through the documents, quickly closed the documents and stood up to greet him.

"Oh, welcome. I just came back from the United States, and I heard Shida mentioned you. I originally planned to visit with my wife in the past few days, but since I returned to London, I have been busy with many things. I haven't had time to visit. Could you please Forgive me.”

Li Yian took a deep breath and said.

"Mr. Gu, you are welcome. It should be the junior who is visiting you."

While joking, Gu Weijun asked Li Yian to sit down, and Li Guoren also understood the fun and withdrew. After grabbing a cup of tea himself, Gu Weijun asked.

"Zhiyuan has been in the United States recently?"

"It's true. I've been busy acquiring several companies in New York recently, and I really can't take the time to visit Mr. and Mrs. It's really rude."

"Zhiyuan is too polite. Even so, career is more important."

Amid the hearty laughter, Gu Weijun seemed to have suddenly thought of something and said:

"Are those companies you acquired Carl Metal Company and KTJ Chemical Industries?"

"Yes."

His answer shocked Gu Weijun's heart, and his eyes involuntarily fell on Li Yian, his eyes full of curiosity and appreciation lingering on this young man. It is rare to see young Chinese talents like this who spent millions of dollars to acquire two large companies at such a young age.

"Haha, when I was in the United States, I heard that a Chinese businessman had acquired two large companies. I was originally curious about who had such a big hand, but I didn't expect that it was an old friend. Zhiyuan has already achieved such a career at such a young age. It is really Make me feel ashamed!"

Then Gu Weijun asked about the acquisition of the company, and his tone became more and more intimate. When he learned that he went to Italy to acquire merchant ships, he even agreed again and again.

"Zhiyuan is absolutely right to invest in the shipping industry. With the rise of the Anti-Japanese War, our merchant ships either sank in the Yangtze River or were sunk by the Japanese army. Almost none of them survived. When the Anti-Japanese War is won, the post-war reconstruction of the country will naturally be inseparable. Those who operate merchant ships, if you buy merchant ships now and plan the shipping industry in advance, there is indeed a lot of potential. If you can see so far-reaching, no wonder you can do such a big business."

While praising him, Gu Weijun looked at Li Yian and became closer and closer. After all, no one could refuse a young and successful old friend. He didn't even ask where his home was. How was he related to the Huang family? What is the relationship.

And after learning that Li Yian planned to acquire an Italian company, when he was dismantling and returning to China after the war, Gu Weijun looked at him with eyes that were no longer affectionate, but with admiration, and he could not hide his heartfelt appreciation in his tone.

It was at this time that Li Yian explained his purpose.

"Actually, I came here this time to ask you a favor, sir."

"Oh? Just tell me what's going on Zhiyuan."

Gu Weijun smiled.     “There is no need to be polite between you and me.”

It should be a passport matter. How about helping him get a diplomatic passport?
  While Gu Weijun was thinking about this, Li Yian's words reached his ears.

"I have a batch of arms in my hands that I want to donate to the country."

"what?"

Gu Weijun was slightly startled.
  "Arms? Donate arms?"

Is this what he wants to ask for?
  "Yes,"

Li Yian nodded.

"This batch of arms is quite large, so the procedure may be a bit troublesome."

"Trouble, what's the trouble?"

Gu Weijun said.

"At the moment of the Anti-Japanese War and the founding of the country, domestic ordnance and supplies are in short supply. You are willing to donate arms. Such a great thing. What trouble do you have? Please ask me, Zhiyuan. I should be the one thanking you. Since the rise of the Anti-Japanese War, not only our country, but also half of the military expenditure All come from overseas remittances. Overseas Chinese from all over the world not only donated money and goods, but also actively purchased national bonds. They also left their homes and careers to return to the country to help in the war. How could we not know the deep love and affection of overseas Chinese for the country. Zhiyuan, the word "please" you said is really true. It makes me feel ashamed!"

The reason why Gu Weijun said this was because he usually went to the Overseas Chinese Association to ask the overseas Chinese leaders to donate money and materials. Now it was the other way around. How could he not feel emotional.

"You're welcome, sir, but I have a lot of supplies to donate."

"many?"

Gu Weijun looked at Li Yian. At this moment, he was no longer fooled by the young man in front of him.

He looked so shrewd, but why did he become confused here? Who would think that others donated too much money and materials?

When it comes to things like this, wouldn’t the more the better!

"I wonder how much Zhiyuan plans to donate?"

"Ten thousand tons."

In fact, the so-called donation is just a stepping stone. With this stepping stone, it will be easier to handle the next things.

"what!"

In an instant, Gu Weijun stood up in shock, looked at the young man in front of him with incredible eyes, and said in shock.

"You, you mean to ask for tens of thousands of tons of supplies? Are they all arms?"

"Correct."

Compared to Gu Weijun's shock, Li Yian was very calm and said in a relaxed tone.

"It's just rifles, submachine guns, machine guns, cannons and ammunition. It's a pity that there are no tanks or planes."

Looking at the young man in front of him who expressed regret, Gu Weijun didn't even know what to say for a moment.

I also understand what he means by please.

If this news of donating tens of thousands of tons of arms were spread back to China, it would definitely cause a big storm.

But where did he get so many arms?
  Despite his curiosity, how could Gu Weijun not know that this major matter was far beyond what he could handle.

(End of this chapter)