Chapter 946: If You Have the Life to Earn It, You Must Have the Life to Spend It 2

"We are all wolves, why pretend to be sheep?"

The Vice President had someone help Wang Yong to the guest room to sleep, then had someone clear the wine and dishes from the table, replacing them with tea and snacks; this was preparation for a frank and honest conversation.

He asked once more: "Why are you unwilling to take on this project? Don't give me flowery words; I don't want to hear them. I want the truth."

Sheng Hanyu: "Isn't it obvious? So many people are eyeing such a large Diamond Mine. You aren't giving it to others but are saving it for me; this shows the Diamond Mine is very important to you. Once there is a slip-up, countless eyes will be fixed on me."

"Everyone wants to make money, and I do too, but one must have the life to spend it if one is to earn it. I have a family to support, children to raise, and the group has hundreds of thousands of employees and the families behind them. I must be responsible for them; I cannot take risks."

Vice President: "So, you believe this Diamond Mine carries great risk, right?"

"Of course."

The Vice President gave him a thumbs up: "Hanyu, do you know what I admire most about you? It is not your ability to make money, nor your high IQ, but your ability to remain calm and make rational judgments at any time."

"What a great fortune the Diamond Mine is. So many people have had their eyes blinded and their minds clouded by it, yet only you can remain calm in the face of such a vast fortune. Therefore, this mine belongs to no one but you; only you can take it on."

Sheng Hanyu:...

The Vice President didn't care about his reaction and continued on his own: "There are some things I haven't told you before, but I will tell you now. You are right; this mine carries great risk."

L Country is currently divided into two factions. One is the New Faction, represented by the Vice President.

The New Faction advocates for domestic reform, improving welfare for the common people, and strengthening infrastructure. They focus on education and healthcare, aiming to increase employment rates and promote the national happiness index.

The other is the Old Faction, headed by the Finance Minister.

He represents the upper class of L Country and advocates for following the old rules, continuing to solidify the class structure, and safeguarding the interests of the upper society.

Although there are fewer people in the Old Faction, its representatives hold various important positions in L Country.

The New Faction, represented by the Vice President, has the support of the people and is highly acclaimed among the populace!

Yet, despite being in a high position, his words carry little weight.

Over these years, he and Sheng Hanyu have cooperated to earn a lot of money for L Country, but the wealth is firmly held in the hands of the Finance Minister.

The Finance Minister does not cause trouble openly, but he always creates obstacles in the dark, leaving the Vice President constrained at every turn.

For many years, although the two have been fighting openly and secretly, they have managed to maintain a superficial harmony.

But that won't work now. The President is old and in poor health; he is preparing to abdicate and let a worthy successor take over, retiring after his success.

Vice President Qi and the Finance Minister are his right and left hands, and also the most powerful presidential candidates.

The two have been like fire and water for years. If the Finance Minister takes power, let alone his current position, it is uncertain whether the Vice President can even keep his life.

Therefore, he must become President to ensure the safety of himself and his entire family!

At this critical moment, the world's largest Diamond Mine was discovered in L Country. If he controls the Diamond Mine, he will no longer be financially constrained by others and will have no worries behind him.

He cannot trust such an important mine to anyone else; only by handing it to Sheng Hanyu can he focus on doing other things!

Sheng Hanyu understood; it was exactly as he had thought.

He smiled slightly: "You are tying me and my family to the same chariot just to protect your own family."

"If I agree to take it over, within three days, the world's top assassins will be eyeing me. By then, I will be a target for everyone. It's too dangerous; I won't do it."

Vice President: "Wealth is sought amidst danger; this is an eternal truth. Rest assured, I will guarantee your safety in L Country. As for when you return to Jiangzhou... the public security in Jiangzhou is very good; no assassin would dare go to Jiangzhou to seek death."

"At most, you will attract some curses and envy, but compared to the throne of the world's richest person, it is still worth it."

"Hanyu, we brothers have cooperated happily for many years. Now that your big brother is in trouble, you cannot just ignore it."

"Yes or no, give me a straight answer!"

After speaking, he pushed the agreement in front of him, and the Vice President personally handed over a pen.

Since things had reached this point, it would truly be unreasonable to refuse.

However, Sheng Hanyu still refused: "I won't sign."

Vice President:...

His expression was not very good.

Sheng Hanyu: "I have one more condition, but I don't know if you will agree... Never mind, I won't say it. It's not good to force someone."

Seeing a glimmer of hope, the Vice President immediately said: "Speak, what condition?"

Sheng Hanyu: "I am particularly fond of the child A Heng. He and our Ranran..."

The Vice President interrupted: "I am one hundred percent in agreement regarding the two children. If our A Heng can marry Ranran, it is his—no, it is a blessing our family has cultivated for generations."

He smiled faintly: "You misunderstood. I mean, my daughter is not willing to marry far away."

Vice President:...

He understood now. It turned out Sheng Hanyu wasn't afraid that he wouldn't be able to climb the social ladder if the Vice President became President.

The daughters of the Sheng Family have no trouble finding husbands. He just couldn't bear for his daughter to marry too far away. He wanted A Heng to go to Jiangzhou—wouldn't that make him a live-in son-in-law?

In L Country, men are valued over women, and men are more or less chauvinistic.

To be honest, he couldn't bear to let his precious son become a live-in son-in-law.

He hesitated.

Sheng Hanyu was not in a hurry and waited patiently.

In fact, he had made up his mind the moment he learned about the Diamond Mine.

Since he couldn't refuse, he had to plan to maximize his own interests. After all, a businessman should act like a businessman.

"Fine, I agree to your terms," the Vice President agreed.

"Would you like to reconsider? After all, this is not a small matter; it is better to be cautious."

Sheng Hanyu did not want to appear as if he were forcing others, although this act did have a hint of kicking someone while they were down, he still couldn't make the other party feel too uncomfortable.

Vice President: "No need. I make the decisions for my family. A man's word is his bond; since I have promised you, I will certainly fulfill it."

The two settled where their children would live after marriage in just a few words.

They never even thought about what would happen if the two children didn't get along in the future.

This problem likely didn't exist; Qi Heng and Shi Ran's bond started in kindergarten, and despite being apart more than together for many years, the feelings between the two children had never changed.

The adults of both families also took it for granted that Qi Heng and Shi Ran would surely end up together when they grew up, which was the reason for this "negotiation."

……

The agreement was signed.

When news of this spread from the world's largest economic forum, Shi Youxuan only then learned that her husband had gone to L Country to accomplish such a major feat.

The world's largest Diamond Mine, it was no small matter; although the majority controlling interest still remained with L Country, even just the remaining portion was enough to make people green with envy.

Sheng Hanyu had not yet returned, but the threshold of the Sheng Family was nearly being trampled flat.

Every day, calling cards flew in like snowflakes, and the landline at home rang incessantly twenty-four hours a day; it only became quiet after the phone line was unplugged.