Hearing Liu Kaida's threatening words, Chen Ze remained expressionless and simply said:
“Mr. Liu, there’s really no need for us to continue this conversation. You sell milk, and I work in technology. We’re not even in the same field. You should find someone else to work with.”
However, Liu Kaida didn't care at all. On the contrary, he even raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a chilling smirk.
“Mr. Chen, Mr. Chen, I advise you not to be so naive. Without our assistance and support, you probably won’t find anyone in Vietnam who would dare to cooperate with you on this project.”
Faced with Liu Kaida's arrogant remarks, Chen Ze remained unusually calm. He simply crossed his arms over his chest, his face serene.
"I don't believe that you alone can exert such a huge influence over the whole of Vietnam." Chen Ze absolutely did not believe that he had such great abilities.
At this moment, Liu Kaida still wore that arrogant expression on his face, and chuckled contemptuously twice:
"Hehe, although we can't control everyone's thoughts, at least for today, you probably won't be able to leave Hanoi without my permission."
As he spoke, he straightened his posture, trying to overwhelm the other person with his imposing presence.
Just as Liu Kaida was basking in the arrogant atmosphere he had created, a strong and magnetic male voice suddenly came from not far away.
"Oh? Really? When did you, a mere businessman named Liu Kaida, acquire such extraordinary power as to arbitrarily detain international friends?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Ze couldn't help but feel curious and quickly looked in the direction from which the sound came.
A middle-aged man, about 1.7 meters tall and with a robust build, was walking towards them with steady and powerful strides.
This man had a dignified appearance, with an air of authority between his brows. He was dressed in the uniform of a senior sergeant, making him someone not to be underestimated.
However, Liu Kaida's arrogant demeanor was astonishing. He raised his chin high and looked at the police sergeant in front of him with an extremely contemptuous gaze.
With a disdainful sneer still lingering on his lips, he asked arrogantly, "Hey! Which police station's sergeant are you? Listen up, you'd better mind your own business, Liu Kaida's business, or I can make you take off this police uniform in a minute."
Faced with the arrogant and domineering Liu Kaida, the police sergeant remained unusually calm and composed.
He didn't even glance at Liu Kaida, but turned his head slightly and said to Chen Ze and the others behind him, "You guys get in the car and leave first, leave things here to me."
Chen Ze nodded gratefully and quickly replied, "Thank you!" Then he got into the car and drove away without hesitation.
At this moment, the other two police officers parked next to the police car looked at each other with pleading eyes.
They were just low-ranking officers and had no courage to disobey the orders given by the sergeant.
So they could only watch helplessly as Chen Ze and the others drove away into the distance.
Seeing this, Liu Kaida flew into a rage. He pointed his right index finger directly at the sergeant's nose and roared:
"You...you reckless bastard, how dare you go against me? Humph! Fine, I'll tell you right now, kid, you're completely finished. You'll be laid off."
The man shrugged and said nonchalantly, "Okay, Mr. Liu, I'll be waiting. Please remember my badge number."
"Good, that's tough."
After saying this, Liu Kaida took a picture of the man's police badge with his phone and then left angrily.
After a flight of more than two hours, Chen Ze and his entourage's plane slowly landed at Ho Chi Minh International Airport.
The waiting hall of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City is bustling with people and brightly lit.
Chairman Le Cao Thuong of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, dressed in a black suit with the city emblem pinned to his chest, appeared dignified yet approachable with a smile.
He stood at the arrival gate, with several municipal government officials and security personnel behind him; the atmosphere was both formal and warm.
Shortly after, Chen Ze's team emerged from the international arrivals passage. He was dressed in a well-tailored black suit, carrying a briefcase, walking steadily with sharp eyes, while eight bodyguards on either side kept a close watch on their surroundings.
Committee Chairman Li Gaoxiang immediately stepped forward, and the two shook hands. Amidst a flurry of flashes from cameras, reporters captured this important moment.
With a smile, Li Gaoxiang said, "Mr. Chen, welcome to Ho Chi Minh City. Thank you for coming from afar and injecting new vitality into our city's development."
Chen Ze nodded in acknowledgment: "Chairman Le, you're too kind. You should have informed me if you brought reporters. I feel very honored to be able to contribute to the development of Ho Chi Minh City."
Li Gaoxiang gestured with his hand:
"Please, the car is waiting outside. We have arranged a brief welcome ceremony for you, after which we can discuss cooperation matters in detail."
Chen Ze smiled slightly:
“Thank you very much for your thoughtful arrangements. I am looking forward to this cooperation and hope that our Panda Group will take root in Ho Chi Minh City and create more jobs for the people here.”
Many reporters followed and took pictures, flashes of light went off constantly, and the Ho Chi Minh News Channel was also there, carrying cameras to broadcast live.
Li Gaoxiang and Chen Ze talked as they walked:
“Ho Chi Minh City has always been committed to creating an open and innovative business environment. We look forward to working with international investors like you to jointly promote the city’s high-quality development.”
Chen Ze nodded: "That's exactly what I value. I believe that with the support of your municipal government, our cooperation will definitely yield fruitful results, and it will be a win-win situation."
The two walked out of the airport side by side, and then they came to a dozen cars by the roadside, where everyone got into the cars.
A short while later, the convoy slowly left the international airport.
...
Meanwhile, in the mayor's office in Hanoi, Nguyen Van Hung picked up a book from the table and threw it at Liu Kaida, angrily cursing, "Useless! You can't even handle a small matter properly, and you let Chen Ze go to Ho Chi Minh's side."
Liu Kaida dodged awkwardly, his heart filled with resentment but daring not to retaliate, and could only say in a low, humble voice:
"Mayor, please calm down. That sergeant interfered and disrupted the plan. But rest assured, I will definitely not allow the Panda Group to successfully open a factory in Ho Chi Minh City."
Nguyen Van Hung snorted coldly: "You had better keep your word. If Chen Ze's project takes root in Ho Chi Minh City, how will Hanoi attract foreign investment in the future?"
"Mayor, shouldn't we fire that sergeant who ruined our plans first?" Liu Kaida asked.
Ruan Wenxiong glanced at him and said, "Give me his badge number. I want him to know that going against us will not end well."
Liu Kaida's eyes lit up, and he immediately took out his phone, opened the photo album, and then read out the police sergeant's badge number.
A moment later, it was discovered that the sergeant was not a police officer from Hanoi at all.
Enraged, Ruan Wenxiong launched into a tirade of curses.
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