Chapter 1122 Absolutely No Change of Nationality

Xiao Peng felt like he was a genius: he could come up with such a reason to leave.

He didn't want to stay here any longer anyway, so he just wanted to find an excuse to leave and go home for a barbecue. It seemed like no one would bother him here, but he wondered how much trouble he would get into later.

But while his dreams were beautiful, the reality was harsh. Linda and Zoe Zhao were thrown out. As for Xiao Peng? "Please stay here a while. There's a donation ceremony coming up and you're essential."

Billy was in high spirits. "That girl just now was so interesting. At first, she was eager to distance herself from you by saying she wasn't from Daxia, all the while looking superior. But then, when she saw the situation was not going in her favor, she immediately said she was from Daxia and hoped you would show some mercy. She changed so quickly!"

Zhang Qikun said, "That's not surprising. It's a normal choice for an egoist. It's just a shame that someone who appears to have received higher education could say such thoughtless words. Aren't those who come to such places either wealthy or noble?"

Billy laughed and said, "But in their eyes, Xiao is just here to hook up with a rich woman. Look at his young face."

Zhang Qikun's eyes widened. "Are they blind? Using over three or four hundred carats of pure, unheated sapphires to make bolo ties, Xiao, you're so smart!"

Xiao Peng said calmly, "The 'Queen's Bride Gift' contains a ton of high-quality gemstones. Too many of these things won't be treasures anymore. If these jewels were sold directly to the market, their prices would be affected. It's better to keep them for fun. You know, I have a friend in the jewelry business in France, so I asked him to design some trinkets for me."

Billy laughed and said, "I suddenly understand what the problem is. Maybe they thought you were wearing a fake?"

"What you said makes sense. Not to mention them, even if I didn't know anything about it, I'd probably think it was a fake. Who would use such a large sapphire to make a bolo tie? I say, Brother Xiao, why don't you get a diamond this big to make a bolo tie?"

Xiao Peng replied, "Yes, but it doesn't go with the outfit, so I didn't wear it. There's also a ruby version. It was designed by a professional designer and handmade. Those two are about the same size, right?"

“…”Billy and Zhang Qikun both had dark lines on their faces.

Billy said, "My idol, I finally understand why the Spanish are so shameless as to ask you for the 'Queen's gift'. How much wealth is on that ship?"

Zhang Qikun's ears pricked up when he heard this: The Bank of France stood against Xiao Peng because it did not get the gold on the sunken ship.

Xiao Peng waved his hand and said, "Let's not talk about this issue. Didn't we say we wouldn't talk about anything related to the 'shipwreck' today?"

Billy said, "You were the one who brought it up first, okay? Idol, why don't you sell these jewels?"

"Sell it? What for?" Xiao Peng said, "Everyone has a selfish side, and I certainly have one too. Would the sudden appearance of such high-quality gemstones in large quantities cause a price shock? I might as well keep them for myself."

"Is your selfishness the same as that girl's selfishness?" Billy said, "You don't even care about your country or your compatriots."

"Everyone has their own aspirations," Xiao Peng said. "Our country has a shortage of everything, but a large population. I've been in the West for so many years, I'm used to it. She's actually pretty good. At best, she's acquired foreign citizenship to show off her superiority in front of her compatriots."

"Wait!" Billy interrupted Xiao Peng. "What does foreign nationality have to do with 'superiority complex'?"

Xiao Peng explained, "In the eyes of some people in our country, obtaining foreign citizenship is a sign of 'ability.' There were many such people a few years ago, and while there are fewer now, there are still quite a few. After all, everyone's cognition and development are different."

"Xiao, do you want to become a French citizen? Just for fun. You see, I have dual citizenship of France and Sweden." Billy said.

Xiao Peng shook his head. "Don't give me such a stupid idea! Our country doesn't recognize dual citizenship. That means if I acquire another citizenship, it means I automatically give up my Daxia citizenship. Am I crazy? I'm fine with a green card and can come here safely. What's the use of my citizenship? Why would I want to be a second-class citizen instead of being a Daxia citizen?"

"Look at what you're saying. With your financial resources, you won't become a 'second-class citizen' in any country, right?"

"That's because I'm valuable. If I weren't valuable, it would be a different story." Xiao Peng said disdainfully, "I'd better just be a decent Daxia person."

Billy said, "My idol, the trouble you've caused this time is probably related to your nationality..."

Xiao Peng's face darkened: "Billy, are you planning to make things difficult for me here?"

Billy quickly said, "No, no, no. I just think it's not worth it for you to cause such a big dispute over your nationality right now. You can first obtain citizenship of another country, and then when you want to go back, you can just get your citizenship back, right?"

After hearing what he said, not only Xiao Peng but even Zhang Qikun looked at him as if he were a fool.

"What did I say wrong?" Billy asked puzzled.

Zhang Qikun said, "A Daxia green card is one of the hardest to obtain on the planet, let alone nationality. It's basically an impossible task. I think Xiao Peng's wisest move was not to acquire another nationality. How well did Daxia perform during the global pandemic?"

Xiao Peng suddenly laughed: "There's something quite interesting happening in our country. A female college student married a wealthy man in India as his concubine after graduation."

"Marry an Indian? A concubine?" Billy suspected he had misheard. "India nowadays? Where is there a place for people to live?"

Zhang Qikun said, "Billy, things are very extreme in India. Compared to the wealthy tycoons there, Xiao Peng is a 'good kid.' The wealthy areas of Mumbai are many times more prosperous than those in Paris! So what if I become a concubine? Isn't it all about the money?"

Xiao Peng continued, "Anyway, she's started a new life in India. You say she's living a good life, right? But she refuses to do so. She posts all kinds of weird remarks online all day long, even saying things like 'Cherish your life and stay away from Daxia'! You say you're living a good life, but you end up getting beaten up by your husband countless times a day. Now you regret it and want to divorce and return home? Sorry, she's already got Indian citizenship. If she wants to return to China, she needs to submit a visa for approval. Can someone like her get a visa approved? You have to choose your own path. I don't have the 'courage' to do such a stupid thing like her, so don't mention nationality to me. If you mention it too much, I'll really get angry!"