"Um."

Alan was not in a hurry to say that Wei Dewei's current state seemed a little angry, but also a little resigned to his fate. He seemed a little helpless and furious, but also had a feeling of having given up everything.

This won’t work, there’s no fighting spirit!

You have to seduce him further and arouse the fighting spirit in his heart before you can encourage him further.

…

"I just heard you say that he was going to make some changes to the negotiated contract?"

The famous consensus agreement was only negotiated a few years ago. At that time, Thatcher's ugly fall on the steps of the Great Hall was exposed. Foreign media would bring it up every once in a while and make fun of it, as if to rub salt into Britain's sore spot.

Now, Alan just heard Wei Dewei complain that Patten was preparing to mess up the situation, and this is what he was talking about.

However, due to his limited political ability, Allen did not quite understand how he was going to do this.

…

"Your Excellency...it is like this."

Wei Dewei explained to Allen in a low voice.

The two parties reached a consensus and signed a contract several years ago.

It's written in black and white, and it won't change.

But... the new leadership has come to power, and in order to leave some room for future use, they are prepared to force some things into some places that were originally not meant to be interpreted, in order to facilitate forced interpretation in the future.

What it means is: I understand the truth, and I admit what I said. I am not regretting it. I am just cunning... I have a dirty mind and want to trip you up.

As for why we needed stability in previous years but have to do this now.

Isn't it that the upper layer has changed, and the external environment has also changed...

Times are changing, and some things must change with them.

Chris Patten is like the Kamikaze Special Forces, doing things at the expense of others and at the expense of himself.

If he does such a job, his future will definitely be bad, so...if the two sides really get into a fight over this matter, he can also say that it is his personal behavior and has nothing to do with London.

In order to give him some compensation, the airport renovation project was reactivated.

Wei Dewei carefully explained his views and speculations to Allen.

…

"Oh... So that's the idea."

After hearing the explanation, Alan came to his senses. This was similar to the general direction he had predicted. Now he knew what Patten wanted to do specifically.

But if this happens, I will be even less able to support him.

Regardless of which side he helps, Alan definitely doesn't want to be an accomplice.

Moreover, some local officials in Hong Kong are not fools. If Patten really plans to do something disgusting, he will not only be implicated, but other people will also suffer.

so……

…

Alan went over the plan in his mind. Now it was obvious that Patten was preparing to do something.

As for Wei Dewei, he had a lot of resentment towards him.

And secretly, when Patten really does something, there will be other people who will stand up to oppose him. Although all those people combined have little power and say, but...

No matter how little, it is still a force.

Now it all depends on how Allen gets involved.

Want to stop him from doing something? Well... I guess you can't stop him unless you find someone to kill him.

But Allen would have to be crazy to kill Patten.

…

"Wei Dewei... have you ever thought about this? Even if you don't make any achievements after you return this time, your actions over the past few years have left you with a deep label. You can use this label to your advantage!"

"Oh? Label, your Excellency, do you mean?"

Wei Dewei was stunned for a moment by what Allen said. He knew the description of labels, but what he didn't know was, what labels on him were worth using?

…

Wei Dewei is not worthy of being called an old friend of the Chinese people, but when he is reported by foreign media, what is frequently mentioned is that he is an expert on China and a pro-China person.

Moreover, China has given extremely positive recognition to his actions.

Although... these are all required by Wei Dewei's character. He comes from the diplomatic system and takes a moderate approach. His outward behavior is similar to the reckless and hot-tempered personality that Allen has created for himself.

Now……

…

"You've been here for a few years, so close to them. They're developing so fast over there, can't you see it?"

Alan pointed north.

"?"

Wei Dewei squinted his eyes and looked towards the north. He realized something, but he didn't actually care about these things.

What’s the point of developing quickly?

Anyway, to him, they are all poor places.

This is the impression that China gives to the outside world today: poor but arrogant. It has been a little better in recent years, as it has shifted towards economic development and has retracted its fangs a little.

But the previous poor and arrogance is gone, and now there is only one word left - poor!

If it weren't for the character setting, Wei Dewei wouldn't want to go to a place like this, so...when Alan said how good the place was, Wei Dewei didn't feel anything.

…

Seeing Wei Dewei's confusion, Alan smiled and patted his shoulder and continued to seduce him.

"Even if you retire in the future, have you ever thought about starting a business? Or are you planning to go back to your hometown in Scotland and build a small ranch and raise cattle?"

"???"

Wei Dewei got angry when he heard about money.

The reason why he is so angry now is because of money, right?

Is it possible for him to honestly resign and return to Scotland to become an old man in the country?

He is not willing to give up either.

If there was a way, who would want to go back and just run a small ranch and spend the rest of their life?

Wei Dewei could never accept this feeling of disparity.

"Sir...I did think about buying a ranch in the countryside with my wife and children when I get old, but now...I can't go back."

When saying this, Wei Dewei looked at Allen with resentment. He was not like this before.

…

"Since you can't stand that kind of life, with your current abilities..."

Alan deliberately stretched out the word "ability", which stimulated Wei Dewei again.

In Britain, the nobles' business involves all aspects, including all kinds of strange businesses, but most of the nobles rarely get involved in public facilities and other lucrative businesses.

For example, airports, hydropower stations, gas and so on.

It’s not that it can’t be done, but... a single noble family generally doesn’t undertake projects involving so many people. There are many civilians involved and many relationships that need to be handled. If they cooperate with other nobles, it is easy to cause conflicts due to uneven distribution of benefits.

Plus, the nobility themselves want to keep a low profile, so...

This kind of "business" is generally assumed to be the "territory" of politicians who have stepped down or retired.

Their ability to form cliques and factions, coupled with their connections to certain political parties, makes them suitable for this kind of large-scale business.

If Wei Dewei has a few years, he will still have the opportunity to get involved in these businesses.

But now...it's said that he is considered incompetent and destined to be marginalized, so he has no chance to eat meat.

Without these "privileges", the only option left for Wei Dewei is to make a living on his own.

…

"Since you know the current development situation there, and you are also an expert on China, you can use your identity to enter the Chinese market and do business... There are more opportunities here than in our country, and..."

Alan slowly seduced Wei Dewei, and when he suggested that Wei Dewei go to China to do business, Wei Dewei's eyes lit up. According to Alan, combined with his knowledge of the country, if he really went there to do business with his status as the former Governor of Hong Kong and his reputation, he would still receive some preferential treatment.

This is a recognized future market with huge potential!

It’s about making money... It won’t be a big deal if the place is poor!

…

"Please continue, sir. I think... you will definitely not give me such advice just for this reason."

"Haha, it has to be you."

Alan looked at the horses and riders in the distance who were delayed by the conversation between the two.

The main audience was just the two of them, and Wei Dewei was busy talking, so of course there was no time for them to start the game, so...

The riders who were ready over there could only wait like this.

…

"Why do I say your label is useful... The external economic situation is so bad, but only the economic situation here is still showing rapid growth. Why?!"

Allen looked at Wei Dewei as if he was asking and answering his own questions, and then said firmly: "Because they developed late and are just beginning to develop now, and their scale is so large, those markets are visibly large. Even the Americans... are envious. No matter what they do, the various industries and materials needed here, the value generated is immeasurable, and..."

Allen hugged Wei Dewei and whispered, "The situation has changed now, but... have you ever thought about whether the trend will change again after a few years or a little longer when they develop? By that time, as a representative figure close to them, there will be many places that need you..."

"!"

Wei Dewei never thought about this.

This is not to say that he is short-sighted, but...

Nowadays, few people think about how the place will develop in the future.

There are so many places where they can develop, why are they different?

It is precisely because Wei Dewei has never seen such a rapid development trend that his cognition is sometimes limited.

But what Allen said now was the best solution he could think of in a short period of time. Since some things have been labeled, he might as well go all the way to red...

…

"Sir, I am really moved by your suggestion, but..."

Wei Dewei couldn't help but believe what Allen said, but would things over there really develop into what this gentleman said, causing the situation to change?

He subconsciously remained skeptical about such things.

"Haha... Wei Dewei, do you have any other ideas? Since you have some good qualities that are not needed right now, then... if it were me, I would not abandon these things and switch to other things. Instead, I would continue to strengthen this aspect. The world... changes every day. When you first took office a few years ago, would you have thought of this situation today?"

…

"No... I can't think of it."

Wei Dewei is old, and sometimes he becomes a little sentimental. In addition, Alan has been secretly playing with his emotions, which makes him think of the past, the summer when Alan came to Hong Kong. At that time, he was full of longing for the future. Later, they made a plan together and made a fortune. When he received the dividends from Alan, Wei Dewei still remembers looking at the deposit in his bank card and standing there in a daze for a long time. From then on... their family's lifestyle changed.

…

"But sir, how can you guarantee this kind of thing? Besides...what can I do now? I am about to return to my country to report on my work."

Wei Dewei shook his head and became a little more sober. Everything... seemed to be too late. He was about to hand over his work and return to Daying to report on his work.

"Heh... come on, didn't you want to bet on horses with me just now? Pick one and let's bet."

Alan did not respond to Wei Dewei's words, but instead pointed at the riders who had been waiting for a long time.

"I... Number 3. Number 3 is my horse. I bet on it to win."

Wei Dewei pointed to a chestnut racehorse in the distance. That was the horse he raised.

"Hahaha, I bet..."

Alan looked at the 12 racehorses in the field and quickly set his sights on number 1.

It’s not because horse number one looks like a winner, but because…

Number 1 is easy to remember!

…

“Bang!”

Alan loosened his arms around Wei Dewei, raised his right hand and snapped his fingers. The servant in the distance hurried over, lowered his head and stood beside Alan, waiting for his instructions.

"Go! Except for horse number 1, let the other horses go back. They don't have to compete today!"

Alan curled his lips and gave orders directly to the servant.

After the servant trotted away, Allen turned his head and looked at the stunned Wei Dewei and said, "You ask me why I am so sure? Do you understand now? Those are their domestic markets. There is no one competing with them now. Just like now... there is no competitor competing with Horse No. 1. Tell me... how can they lose?"

…

Although the trick Allen used was very... dishonorable, Wei Dewei understood what he meant.

"Sir, are you saying that after I return, I will go directly to their place to do business, and then take my time and wait for the right opportunity?"

Wei Dewei thought he understood what Alan meant and repeated it in a low voice.

"laugh……"

Alan looked down on this old man's thinking, but now Wei Dewei has ignited some fighting spirit and he can't discourage him anymore.

"Do you want to make money just by relying on this label now, or do you want to wait until you are needed in the future and then make a splash?"

"I……"

Allen and Wei Dewei looked at each other and finally got down to business.

"You said that Patten kept you for a few days because he wanted you to help him stabilize the situation. Isn't he just using your influence and label to do his own thing? Can't you do the opposite? Use the time he kept you for a few more days to watch him do things slowly, and when he makes a move, stand up and express your opposition, and then deepen the label on you?"

"!"

Wei Dewei narrowed his eyes, a look of confusion appeared on his face.

Allen didn't give him any time to think about it, and continued in a gloomy tone: "Anyway... the day after tomorrow, after I read out the appointment letter, you will take over, and you will have nothing to do with this place in the future. If you don't seize this opportunity, you won't have another chance to do so after you return home."

Allen's words completely cut off Wei Dewei's thoughts, leaving him with a chance to make a comeback, and it seemed that this was really his only chance.

and……

He and Chris Patten are not from the same faction, so it doesn't seem to be a problem if they try to sabotage each other.