Chapter 1847 I Just Figured It Out Now

Seeing Xiao Peng hang up the phone, Ka Xin whistled and said, "Boss, I always thought you and William were friends."

Xiao Peng said: "We are indeed friends, but friends are different from each other."

"What do you mean?" Kasim expressed confusion.

"You're stupid!" Bruch said, "Friends are divided into distant and close ones!"

After hearing this, Kasim said, "William is very generous to the boss. First, he gave the Eikenhorst Villa, and then the Orange Gardens to the boss."

Bruch said, "Come on, do you think the boss likes Orange Garden? But boss, this sharp tone is really not your style. Did William really piss you off this time?"

Xiao Peng said, "It's cold in Siberia, but it gave me more time to think. I pondered for a long time before I finally figured it out. This time, the Czech Republic is accusing me of seizing the Queen's wealth, but why did I leave the Netherlands for Russia? Ultimately, it's because I shipped those things back to China from the Netherlands. William clearly helped me in this matter, and I clearly paid the 'bribe' to the Netherlands, so how could it be used as evidence of my 'smuggling'? After thinking it over, I have only one conclusion: William has tricked me this time. This is a trap they set for me."

After hearing this, Kasim was surprised and said, "Boss, King William gave you both royal mansions, why would he cheat you?"

Xiao Peng smiled and said, "All the people in the world are driven by profit. You only saw that he gave me two royal mansions, but let's think about it carefully. Did I really profit? Let's not talk about Villa Eikenhorst for now. How much did I spend on the various renovations of Orange Garden after it came into my hands? How many Dutch workers did it employ? How many jobs did it create? How much tax revenue does it generate now? Putting all that aside, royal houses used to be unable to be modernized, but what about now? With Orange Garden as a 'sample' for them, royal residences can now be renovated. Not to mention the benefits my permanent residence in the Netherlands has brought them. Don't just look at the house in front of you. Who will be the beneficiary in the long run?"

After hearing this, Kasim asked in confusion, "Why didn't you mention Villa Eikenhorst?"

Xiao Peng laughed and said, "After all, that house was William's aunt's former home and he had lived there himself, so it wasn't bad. Orange Garden, on the other hand, can basically be described as 'falling into disrepair.' He should have taken this into consideration when Panda went to Delft. But I'm also responsible for this. Who made me rich and vain? I was so eager to get that house, but by the time I figured it out, I had already fallen into the trap."

Kasin suddenly realized: "Boss, to put it bluntly, William has been using you all along?"

Xiao Peng rolled down the window, lit a cigarette, and said, "Being used is unpleasant, but it's even more tragic when someone isn't even worth being used for. Actually, I've benefited from it, too. For example, I've gained two royal residences and a lot of publicity. I have to acknowledge that. And William has benefited as well. He avoided trouble, gained a reputation for wisdom, and increased the Netherlands' influence in Europe."

Kaxin thought for a moment and said, "Boss, they gave you two luxury houses. Aren't you afraid that others will call you an ungrateful person?"

Xiao Peng laughed and said, "Just say it. Why should I be afraid of what others say about me? Besides, Kasim, if someone gave you 100 euros and asked you to kill someone or set fire to something, would you do it?"

Kasim's head shook like a rattle.

Xiao Peng smiled and said, "That's it. Everyone has different standards for measuring wealth. Two luxury homes? To me, these two luxury homes are equivalent to 100 euros in your eyes. Think about it, do I bring more benefits to them, or do they bring more benefits to me?"

"The boss is so domineering!" Kasim gave a thumbs up after hearing this.

Xiao Peng laughed: "This flattery still has a familiar taste."

Bruch asked, "Why did William do this to you? Wouldn't it be better if it stayed like this forever?"

Xiao Peng thought for a moment and said, "Isn't this their usual style? They have an unstoppable desire for control and like to keep the rules in their own hands, hoping that I can better serve them. Also, they're jealous of all the good things I have. Why did I suddenly send the Calypso back and replace it with a new one? Safety is only one aspect. The 'New Calypso' now flies the flag of Daxia! I'm mentally prepared to navigate the high seas."

Kasin asked, "Then what does William mean by calling you?"

Bruch answered this question: "Kasin, are you really stupid? They must be anxious because they can't control the situation. Don't they understand that in this industry, the rules are controlled by the boss?"

Xiao Peng smiled and said, "Of course they're thinking clearly, that's why William didn't want me to return to China and sent me to Russia. It seems like he's thinking about me, but in fact, he just hopes that I can't bear the financial pressure. After all, you bastards are paid a lot of money. Now that they see that I'm cooperating with Russia, they're anxious. They don't want me to make money, nor do they want Russia to make money. The Dutch, like the Germans, are very pragmatic and will give up anything when it comes to interests. Our country also recalled its ambassador from the Netherlands due to similar interests, but now William has sent his daughter to study in Daxia. Look, this is the power of small amounts of money."

Bruch laughed and said, "So they should be scared now, right? This isn't the first time they've dealt with you. When has the boss ever been someone who likes to give in?"

Xiao Peng shook his head. "Giving in? Judging by their arrogant attitude, Bruch, it's time for someone from your country to step forward next."

"What do you mean?" Bruch asked in confusion.

Xiao Peng smiled and said, "If I'm not mistaken, Finland and Germany will step in to stop Russia from salvaging Lake Ladoga. A large number of people from these two countries died when they besieged St. Petersburg, and there are many Finnish and German bodies in Lake Ladoga. Finland is quite a manipulative person. They were allies with Germany in World War II to fight the Soviet Union, but after the war, one was defeated and the other was victorious. Maybe the leaders of those countries are already trying to call the emperor to stop this."

Kasin suddenly realized: "Oh, Boss, no wonder you are not in a hurry. According to you, we are not sure whether we can start this work."

Xiao Peng rolled his eyes at him and said, "Given the Emperor's temper, I'm afraid he won't even answer those people's calls!"

Desaryev, who was concentrating on driving, said directly after hearing what Xiao Peng said, "Mr. Xiao is right. This matter cannot be stopped. If we were afraid of them, we wouldn't have publicized it so much during this period. There's no way I'm going to answer this call!"