San Ramon, California, USA.

The city center is dotted with towering skyscrapers.

In a conference room on the top floor of one of the buildings with a huge sign of Arco Petroleum Co., Ltd.

A high-level meeting is being held regarding the large gas fields in the Yacheng Sea area of ​​China.

Sitting in the center of the conference table was a middle-aged white man in a black suit.

He is tall and strong, with a strong aura, like a tiger, emitting infinite momentum from his whole body.

"Everyone! We haven't yet reached a contract with China National Offshore Oil Corporation on the large gas field development project in the Yacheng waters. Nelson, the general manager, bears unshirkable responsibility."

"According to my investigation, he's been traveling and enjoying himself while in China... and now he's causing the company's plans to fail. I suggest he be dismissed and transferred back to headquarters. What are your opinions?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the heads of various departments in the conference room gasped, but there were objections. A company would not be harmonious, and it was common for them to fight for their own interests.

"President Hall! I object. After all, Nelson was the first one to contact China National Offshore Oil Corporation. If we change him hastily, it will not affect the negotiations further." A vice president immediately raised an objection.

"Vice President Siliwen! This is the telegram sent to us by China National Offshore Oil Corporation this morning, strongly requesting that our company replace its representative." Hall glanced at him calmly and handed the phone to the vice president on his left who had raised the objection.

"I agree with your opinion and suggest that Nelson be fired. It's embarrassing for all of us for such a scum to continue working in our company."

This vice president named Sylvia was Nielsen's direct supervisor before. He also received a call from the other party yesterday. In the end, he decided to help the other party because he was his own man after all.

But after seeing the telegram message from China National Offshore Oil Corporation, he decided to give up on the other party completely. He even fought with his secretary and was arrested by the Chinese police.

The other senior executives in the meeting room watched closely and chose to stay out of the matter. Under the authority of the president, they all expressed their agreement.

"Now let's move on to the second resolution. I want Herbert from the Investment Department to go to Huaxia and take over Nelson's position. What do you all think?"

This time it was passed smoothly without any setbacks. Next, we discussed how to continue cooperation with China National Offshore Oil Corporation on the Yacheng sea area gas field project.

"I don't think we can gamble. Nelson actually said that Mo Zhexuan, chairman of China Gas Company, knew the true reserves of the Yacheng offshore gas field. So, wouldn't China National Offshore Oil Corporation be unaware of it?"

"So I think that instead of continuing to seek a 49% stake, it would be better to inform CNOOC Ltd. truthfully as soon as possible so that the cooperation can go smoothly. Otherwise, if the cooperation fails, our losses will be huge."

Vice President Siriwen expressed his views immediately.

"I think we should still hold on to our 49% stake. Without Arco Petroleum, Inc., it would be impossible for us to build a large offshore platform for mining and transportation with just the energy processing plants of China National Offshore Oil Corporation and China Gas Company Limited."

Another senior executive immediately raised objections.

For a while, the conference room was filled with endless arguments, and after almost everyone had expressed their opinions, they all turned their eyes to the middle-aged man in the middle of the conference table.

"My opinion is that we should inform Huaxia Offshore Oil Co., Ltd. of the true reserves of the Yacheng offshore gas field as soon as possible. We can agree to allow China Gas Company to join the project, and even meet Mo Zhexuan's request for a 20% stake."

Upon hearing this, almost everyone found it hard to believe and felt it was incredible, because this condition would undoubtedly cause the American Arco Petroleum Company to suffer a huge loss of interests. Without a reasonable explanation, even if the other party was the president, it would be difficult to pass this resolution.

Hall calmly lit a cigar and took a deep puff. A sinister look instantly appeared in the depths of his blue eyes. He flicked the ash in his hand and explained:

"There's an old Chinese saying, and I truly agree with it: 'You must give before you can take.' The massive gas field in the Yacheng Sea area, with reserves exceeding 100 billion cubic meters, cannot be concealed. China National Offshore Oil Corporation will eventually find out."

"I've reviewed the information sent by a Hong Kong professional investigation company regarding China Gas Company. They don't even have the ability to extract oil or natural gas. They're just a low-end gas processing plant."

"Since they want to join, we can agree, but the prerequisite is to put up 500 million in cash, and it must be a one-time payment. We will hold a 29% stake by investing in technology."

"After the three companies sign the contract, as the provider of technology and equipment, won't the 500 million yuan be ours?"

Having said that, Hall had a greedy look in his eyes and licked his lips like a poisonous snake, as if he had seen endless banknotes rolling in.

"Then we can slowly drag out the project until we bring down this financial giant with a net worth of over five billion Hong Kong dollars. What do you think of this idea?"

"Oh! This plan is perfect! Yery good!"

"Yes! I totally agree."

"President Hall! I agree too!"

“...........”

This plan instantly gained everyone's support. Some even slammed their hands on the table in excitement, wishing they could have a party right away. Everyone seemed to have seen a large sum of money flowing into their pockets.

"Ladies and gentlemen! The meeting is over. I hope we can achieve complete success!"