Chapter 1074 This is just the beginning
William was completely confused.
He is not young anymore, and he is the "king". How could he be someone who has never seen the world?
He knew so many people, and basically everyone would weigh the pros and cons first. If there was something they weren't satisfied with, they could talk it over. They didn't expect Xiao Peng to agree to this contract, as the saying goes, "If you ask for a high price, you have to pay it back." Then, through a series of negotiations, the two sides found a mutually acceptable outcome.
When it comes to negotiations, there should be negotiation and consultation, right?
But have you ever seen someone like Xiao Peng who would flip the table over when he disagrees with something?
As the Chinese saying goes, 'the arrogant are afraid of the stupid, and the stupid are afraid of the reckless'. Xiao Peng is the epitome of the 'reckless' who would rather quit the industry than compromise?
The question is, can he quit now?
Germany and the Netherlands are currently vigorously developing marine salvage, creating countless jobs and boosting their coastal economies. Traditionally, coastal economies have relied on shipbuilding, fisheries, tourism, and transportation. Transportation aside, fishing resources are scarce, competition in the tourism industry is fierce, and shipbuilding is already putting the three East Asian countries on the brink of collapse. While coastal economies are often said to be easy to develop, these two countries are currently struggling with this very economic situation.
Now, the deep-sea salvage industry is booming, driving a recovery in the metal smelting, ship repair, offshore equipment, and collectors' markets. Just when everything is starting to pick up, why is Xiao Peng turning the table over and quitting?
While the shipwreck coordinates Xiao Peng provided didn't currently hold a fortune like the 'Queen's Bridewives,' those that did were profitable! Many of these ships were British. Why was Germany salvaging them while arguing with Britain? Wasn't it all about the money? Furthermore, the Tri-State Salvage Alliance performed even better in the capital markets; after all, it had always been profitable. The investors behind them were incredibly happy.
Like now, if Xiao Peng really turned the table over and stopped playing, the Three States Alliance would have to find the sunken ship and salvage it themselves - if the deep-sea salvage industry was really that simple, everyone on the earth would be rich!
It is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality.
Without Xiao Peng's help in providing the coordinates of the sunken ship, the Tri-State Alliance's efficiency would plummet by over 90%! All currently improving industries would be devastated! Unemployment would skyrocket...
The consequences would be unimaginable at that time!
Damn it! William suddenly realized what it meant to "force a duck to do something"!
Once something is on the right track, it can only move forward! If they continue on this path, the economy will definitely develop well, but it will also become more dependent on Xiao Peng.
Although it was the German Three States Salvage Alliance, the Netherlands was also involved, and the capital behind it came from various European countries. They hoped that Xiao Peng's matter would not become too awkward, and it would be more in their interest if Xiao Peng backed down.
So Xiao Peng stopped playing? What made William even more depressed was that Xiao Peng had specifically asked Fabian to remind him that it was because of his influence. He really just came to help and say something, but others didn't know. If Xiao Peng really stopped playing, others would definitely think that he had done something to cause this result!
That’s when your own troubles will come!
William is the king of a country! But he has never felt so helpless before. Xiao Peng really doesn't take himself seriously!
He wanted to quickly explain to Xiao Peng, but Xiao Peng stood up and said, "Excuse me, everyone. I just got back and need to rest. I'll rest first. Please help me see you off!"
The latter sentence was said to the butler Alfred.
Alfred blinked: "Mr. Xiao, what about Fabian and Pascal?"
"If they want to live here, then let them! It's not like we don't have rooms for them!" Xiao Peng paused, then suddenly shouted, "How can I bow down to the rich and powerful and not be able to enjoy my life?"
After saying that, he left!
Alfred looked at William with a bit of embarrassment. Xiao Peng might as well have just told him to get rid of William! He was Dutch, and William was his king...
Before he could say anything, Fabian suddenly asked Pascal, "Pascal, what did Xiao mean when he left?"
Pascal took a sip of champagne, then wiped his mouth with a napkin and stood up. "What he meant was: I'm fucking unhappy! Okay, I'm going to bed too!"
Seeing Pascal leave, Fabian said to William, "King William, do you understand how difficult it is for me now? Look at my two partners, they are both guys who don't understand the ways of the world, but it's because I am insignificant and no one listens to my words. Alas, now there is finally someone who understands how I feel every day..."
William was about to speak when Fabian interrupted him and said, "I just told you not to dwell on this matter, or you'll be expelled. How bad is that? Now it's all right, isn't it? King William, I respect you, but please don't make things difficult for Alfred and the others. Let's go now. Xiao Peng can't attack you if he gets mad, but Alfred will be the one who suffers."
William finally came to his senses. Oh my god, he was really unpopular!
Although Fabian was being polite, wasn't he telling me to hurry up? He was just trying to coax me!
William thought for a moment and stood up and said, "Fabian, I'm leaving now, but before I leave, I have a question for you. Can you answer it?"
"Of course!" Fabian smiled. "I'll answer any questions you have!"
William was a little unwilling to give up: "Did Xiao say that seriously or was he joking?"
"Are you kidding?" Fabian was stunned after hearing this, then he shook his head. "King William, I respect you so much that I planned to wait until you leave before calling the Tri-State Alliance, but since you don't believe me, I'll announce the news to your face now!"
He fished out his phone from his pocket after he finished speaking, but he didn't call directly. Instead, he said to William, "King William, based on my understanding of Xiao, Xiao Peng will definitely make more shocking moves. He can't just say that disbanding the company and withdrawing from the Tri-State Alliance will vent his anger. It may be because of his family upbringing. As you know, he grew up in a single-parent family. Basically, children who grow up in single-parent families have problems. Just like Pascal is prone to low self-esteem and is very sensitive, Xiao's problem is very extreme. So believe me, this is just the beginning!"
After he said this, he dialed his cell phone and prepared to call the Tri-State Alliance.
William displayed an agility beyond his years. He grabbed Fabian's hand and said, "Fabian! Don't make that call yet! Xiao just got back, don't make such a big deal out of it! He's not someone who likes fame! Give me 24 hours to coordinate this!"
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