Chapter 714

Lanse actually hadn't left New Jincheng for very long, just two weeks (including the time on the road), and he had returned here again.

This time, just as Lanse got off the train, he saw Tang Mu smiling brightly on the platform.

Lanse walked over and shook hands with him, "I didn't expect it at all!"

While Tang Mu was shaking his hand, his other hand patted his arm, "This is what you deserve; you are now worth people's attention!"

He said, leading Lanse toward the outside, "There is a small gathering tonight, then tomorrow morning you have to negotiate the allocation of shares, in the afternoon the Department of Defense will conduct the bidding, and there must be a decision before getting off work in the evening."

He lowered his voice a little, "You can strive for a bit more; this plan was proposed by you, and facts have proven that it can indeed help the soldiers on the front line."

"As long as it doesn't exceed ten percent, Senator Kelifulan can provide protection for your interests."

Lanse could understand this sentence; to put it colloquially, as long as he isn't too greedy, Senator Kelifulan can ensure that no one can take away the share that belongs to him!

What people fear most is uncontrollable desire.

Greed is also one of the desires.

Although Lanse has indeed made outstanding contributions, Senator Kelifulan won't pay for his endless greed just because he has made contributions.

Lanse nodded, "I understand."

The two soon got into the car, still Lanse's car; his car had been transported over, just like every time before.

Before, Tang Mu still felt that he was a bit... too precious about his own life, but after the last shooting incident, he no longer felt that what Lanse did was superfluous.

Sitting in that modified car, Tang Mu, who felt the heavy sensation even when the car doors closed, soon came back to his senses, "The soldiers on the front line reacted very well after using your wine; before, the Department of Defense had been very worried about a bad situation occurring."

"When people's emotions are in a tense and extreme state, a small spark will...", he used a gesture to make an explosion motion, "Boom and explode!"

"Now it's proven that your theory is correct; you solved all the problems for them, so..."

Tang Mu couldn't help but exclaim, "Congratulations, Lanse, you have achieved a great success!"

Lanse reached into his bosom, took out an envelope, and handed it to Tang Mu; Tang Mu knew what was inside, and the smile on his face became even more, "Actually, you didn't need to do this!"

It's no longer Lanse hoping to push this matter, and what help he can provide for Lanse.

Now it is Congress, the military, the Department of Defense, and even the Presidential Palace that are desperately wanting to push this matter.

There is no need for Lanse or Tang Mu to do anything; those people will be more anxious than them!

Because starting full implementation earlier means they can obtain huge benefits one day earlier!

Previously, the Department of Defense had already planned to increase troops to 700,000, but just three days ago, they had already re-planned this plan to over one million.

One million soldiers means that the military procurement alone is at least 200 million per month; according to the 50-50 split proposed by Lanse, these forces can carve up 100 million in benefits from it.

Senator Kelifulan's side can carve up five million, a month.

At this time, it seems impossible to express the excited emotions inside without cursing a few swear words!

That is five million, a month!

In an era where the average wage is only 47 or 48 dollars, five million means the income a person can only obtain after 10,000 years of not eating or drinking, and it was put into certain people's pockets so easily.

Sometimes human society is truly unfair and unreasonable.

Yet this unreasonable society can still operate normally.

Driven by such huge benefits, even if Lanse were to lie flat now, things would still develop according to the plan.

There is no need for Tang Mu to help with anything, yet he was given a sum of money; Tang Mu felt somewhat... embarrassed.

Lanse raised his hand and pressed his arm, "Remember what I told you last time?"

Without waiting for Tang Mu to say anything, he increased his tone a little, "We are friends!"

"Tang Mu, I am going to make a big fortune, an income of two or three million a month, so I give you some, do you still think it's a lot?"

Tang Mu smiled after hearing it, "It certainly doesn't sound like much... alright, I accept your kindness!"

He didn't look, but tucked the envelope into his bosom; he believed Lanse wouldn't give very little, at least it wouldn't be less than the number he gave last time, 5,000 dollars.

On the way to the estate, he told Lanse who the people he would meet tomorrow were, as well as some of their backgrounds.

It is worth mentioning that the representative of "Golden Label Wine Industry" will also participate in this bidding and will obtain a spot from it.

They are slightly at odds with Lanse, but not many people know about this.

The vehicle didn't pass through the bustling and lively downtown, but went directly along the highway outside the city; forty minutes later, the motorcade arrived at Senator Kelifulan's estate.

Just as the car stopped, someone opened the car door for him, and then a guy who looked older walked to the car side, full of smiles, "Mr. Lanse, welcome; the Senator is waiting for you in the reception hall!" Tang Mu hurriedly introduced, "This is... Mr., the chief consultant of the advisory group."

Or rather, the Chief of Staff of the staff group; of course, saying it this way makes people think a bit crookedly.

Lanse shook hands with him; because they hadn't had contact, they exchanged a few pleasantries without nutrition, and then followed this Chief Consultant to the reception hall.

When he arrived, someone had already notified Senator Kelifulan, so when the door of the reception hall was pushed open, Senator Kelifulan was already waiting for him with some people holding wine glasses.

This is a very grand "waiting ceremony," but just like Tang Mu said, when he showed enough value and could bring huge benefits to the Senator, the Senator would give him corresponding respect.

Federal people are like this; the higher they go, the more realistic they are.

Perhaps these people could still talk and laugh with you the second before, but the next second when they realize you are "done for," they will immediately throw away the wine glass in their hands and turn around and leave without mercy.

When they need you again next time, or you have value again, what happened this time is like it never happened to them, and they won't be embarrassed.

Watching Lanse enter the reception hall, Tang Mu took the opportunity to go to the restroom, opened the envelope Lanse gave him, and pulled out the check inside.

Looking at the five zeros after the one at the very front, he couldn't help but whistle.

100,000 dollars, that's already a lot!

He put the check away properly, and a smile also appeared on his face; he now believes more than ever that Lanse truly wants to be friends with him.

!

In the reception hall, the Senator was also introducing some "friends" to Lanse.

"You need a formal enterprise, and a formal factory, because this is a very formal contract."

"Although the Department of Defense will sign contracts with individuals, you have to find a way to plug certain people's mouths."

"You know, you are not without competitors!"

Lanse nodded, "Yes, I will solve this matter tonight."

The Senator was stunned for a moment, then he used his free hand, with the tips of his five fingers gathered together like a chicken head, to peck at his own forehead, "I forgot, Mayor Williams has a very good relationship with you."

Mayor Williams only needs one phone call to solve the company registration problem, and can even make this company a company with a long history.

For federal society, confirming how many years a company has been operating only requires looking at its registration date.

"After tomorrow's bidding ends, Congress will issue you a franchise license, and you can openly produce wine in the factory."

When hearing this sentence, the breathing of the gentlemen around the Senator became slightly rapid.

With the unfolding of the prohibition, industrial production of alcoholic beverages is currently not allowed in the federal territory, which actually also means that production costs are increased, and there is no large-scale production.

Being able to produce on a large scale at this time represents huge benefits.

The reason why smuggled wine is rampant at present is still that the cost of local brewing is too high, but if the Federation's excellent industrial level can be utilized for large-scale brewing.

Then the cost of the wine coming out of Lanse's factory will have a great possibility of being much lower than smuggled wine.

The purpose of them appearing here, holding wine glasses, and constantly sending smiles and laughter, is actually hoping to obtain cheap wine from Lanse's hands later.

Lanse also seemed to understand the reason for such a "welcome ceremony"; seeing that Lanse seemed to have understood, the Senator raised the wine glass in his hand and clinked glasses with Lanse, "I have an important phone call; you chat with them."

"Please go ahead!"

After Lanse finished the wine, he watched the Senator leave, and the people around became more proactive.

"Mr. Lanse..."

He turned his head and looked at these people, a meaningful smile appearing on his face.

He spent the night here; there were detached guest rooms in the estate, all with brand-new household items, with no traces of anyone else having used them.

People who can spend the night in the Senator's estate are either rich or noble, so no matter who spent the night in this house, after they leave, all the household items inside will be destroyed.

A quiet and peaceful night.

The next morning, he made an appointment with Major General Buluoni and came to the Department of Defense.

Not having seen each other for two or three months, Major General Buluoni's gaze toward Lanse also revealed some strangeness, as if he were looking at an impossible miracle!

His eyes were filled with disbelief, exclamation, envy, and all kinds of emotions.

This is the person he has seen and heard of who opened up his situation in high society the fastest, bar none!

After this incident, more than half of Congress, the entire Department of Defense and the military, and even the President, have heard of his name!

This is not real at all!

(End of chapter)