"The most profitable business? Finance? Drugs? Or arms?"

Peng Jiasheng pondered for a moment before replying.

What you said is all correct, but not entirely correct.

Lin Dong picked up a piece of shredded pork with garlic sauce and said as he ate:

"The financial business, especially banks, futures, and stocks in major countries around the world, has been dominated by Jews."

"These families, which have accumulated centuries of heritage, will not allow any force to covet their territory."

"As for drugs, the Golden Triangle and Kokang in northern Myanmar have a long tradition of growing poppies and producing opium."

"But in these past few decades, apart from a few drug lords and dealers, how many ordinary people have become rich?"

"Moreover, this kind of business harms both the business owner and others, and the international community will definitely increase its crackdown efforts. Its space for survival will only become narrower and narrower in the future..."

At this point, Lin Dong picked up another piece of food from the table and chewed it with relish.

Kun Sheng, who had been watching Lin Dong expectantly, grew impatient and couldn't help but urge him:

"Boss Lin, you haven't mentioned the weapons yet."

Lin Dong glanced at him and smiled:

"I knew you'd ask about weapons, hehe..."

"Arms, especially black market arms, have always been highly profitable, but they have a fatal flaw."

"The major national-level clients have already been divided up by a few superpowers, and what's left are just unstable profits."

"Moreover, it is not difficult for arms to enrich an individual, a gang, or a force, but it is impossible for it to drive the economy of a region."

Lin Dong's analysis was so logical that the other three couldn't help but nod in agreement.

They were all amazed that Lin Dong, despite his young age, possessed such profound knowledge and insightful thinking.

"Mr. Lin, you're right, which makes me even more eager to know. Besides what we've just mentioned, what other businesses are the most profitable?"

Peng Jiasheng was beaming, clearly very excited.

"Uh, I mean, why has Kokang become the richest place in all of Myanmar?"

"Mr. Lin, please reveal the answer."

Lin Dong stopped eating, put down his chopsticks, and said with a smile:

"It's about opening a casino; strictly speaking, it's about transforming the old street and its surrounding area into the world's most fun and attractive gambling city."

"A gambling city?"

The other three exclaimed in unison.

"Yes, Kokang, the future world's third largest gambling city."

"Las Vegas, Macau, and Atlantic City are the world's top three gambling cities, with the United States holding two of them."

"But it won't be long before Kokang surpasses Atlantic City and becomes the world's third largest city."

Lin Dong waved his hand dismissively, displaying an air of command over the world:

"By then, Kokang will generate over 100 billion US dollars in revenue annually from casinos, hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and other businesses."

"So, do you think the Kokang king is rich or not? And are the people involved rich or not?"

"Also, could Kokang, with a population of less than 200,000, become the richest country in Myanmar?"

Peng Jiasheng became increasingly excited as he listened, slamming his hand on the table in admiration:

“Okay, Mr. Lin, although I don’t know how to do it, I think it’s feasible.”

"Look, the eldest son of the Bai family has made a fortune just by opening the Xinhaojiang Casino in Nancheng."

"If we follow Mr. Lin's idea, scale it up, create something unique, and then add supporting facilities such as hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and tourism."

"The name of this future gambling city in Kokang will be renowned throughout the world!"

Lin Dong smiled and took over the conversation:

"One more thing, besides the exciting gambling, we should let these distinguished guests from all over the world try something newer and more exciting."

"What's even more exciting? Russian roulette?"

Kun Sheng's heart skipped a beat, and he answered first.

"No, there's one more thing. Myanmar is unique in the world, and no one else can imitate it."

"It's like a knife that takes you to heaven or hell – gambling on jade."

As soon as Lin Dong finished speaking, the other three exchanged glances, seemingly understanding:

"Jade gambling?"

"Yes, jade gambling is really exciting, and it's unique to Myanmar."

“But Mr. Lin, most of the jade gambling market is now controlled by Yangon and Kachin. It will be very difficult for us to take it over.”

Lin Dong shook his head and asked:

"Do you all know where 95% of the world's jadeite rough stones come from?"

Peng Jiasheng's eyes lit up, and he exclaimed:

"Hpakant!"

“I understand now. No wonder Mr. Lin said that the next stop would be Hpakant. You want to control the source of goods from the very beginning.”

Lin Dong cast an approving glance at Peng Jiasheng, thinking to himself that this old man Peng reacted quite quickly.

“But… Mr. Lin, 80% of the territory in Kachin State is now in the hands of the Kachin Independence Army.”

"Especially the Hpakant jade mines, which are the Kachin Independence Army's most important source of income, how do you convince them to stay?"

Peng Jiasheng's final concerns were not unfounded. After all, given the Kachin Independence Army's stubborn nature, persuading them would be very difficult.

"This is another objective of this trip to Hpakant: arms."

Lin Dong spoke calmly, as if he had already planned it all along:

“If the Kachin Independence Army is willing to talk, I don’t mind getting them to make money together.”

"If you don't want to, that's fine too. I'll just take over the best mines."

"Don't forget, as long as I have enough ammunition, I can still break through the battle lines one or two more times."

Even the bravest army will become fearful when too many people die.

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