How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 676

Impersonating a Dragon Country Person? You Deserve to Die! What’s Wrong with a Ride-Hailing Driver Having Some Money?

Salamon guessed that everyone would react this way because the market value of the Ame Group in the Sand Country is as high as 2.4 trillion U.S. dollars. It seems that 0.42% isn’t much, but the market value represented by these shares can be as high as tens of billions of U.S. dollars. Of course, everyone couldn’t understand why Salamon would give Yang Chen so much money for nothing.

So, Salamon knocked on the table to signal everyone to be quiet, and then he explained: “The reason I want to sell shares to Mr. Yang is because we have a cooperation. Adubi spent 3.5 billion U.S. dollars to buy three islands in the United Arab Emirates, but he lost them to Mr. Yang in a dog racing event. Mr. Yang is a generous person and is willing to share some of the development rights with me and the new King of the United Arab Emirates, Havide. Now, do you understand why I want to sell shares to Mr. Yang?”

Yang Chen held back his laughter. This Salamon is quite the storyteller. According to him, it’s all Adubi’s fault. He conveniently left out the 10 billion U.S. dollars he lost to Yang Chen.

However, this is understandable. After all, he is the Crown Prince. He would be embarrassed to admit he gave Yang Chen shares because he lost 10 billion U.S. dollars in dog racing. That would make him look wasteful and incompetent.

As the heir apparent to the future King of the Sand Country, Salamon has to maintain his public image and reputation.

Anyway, as long as Yang Chen gets what he’s owed, he doesn’t want to deliberately embarrass Salamon in front of so many people.

Everyone nodded to show their understanding after listening to Salamon’s explanation, but Adubi became the target of their criticism.

“That Adubi is utterly useless. He just lost islands he bought for 3.5 billion U.S. dollars to someone else.”

“Who would argue? He’s simply damned. He caused our country to lose wealth. He’s committed a heinous crime.”

“Your Highness, I don’t think you can let Adubi off easily. He must pay the price for his actions. He must be punished as he deserves, so everyone knows such behavior will be punished, deterring others from following his example in the future.”

…

These people spoke with sanctimonious words, but in reality, they just wanted to get rid of Adubi so others could take his place.

Salamon was indeed very upset about Adubi losing the three islands. Now that everyone was asking him to severely punish Adubi, he simply went along with their wishes and immediately promised to do so.

Yang Chen watched Salamon’s performance with a quiet smile on his face.

Salamon didn’t dare to dwell on this issue, so he quickly moved on to the next topic.

“Our second topic today concerns increasing or decreasing group production. Let’s hear your views first,” Salamon said.

The increase or decrease in the production of the Ame Group in the Sand Country isn’t an isolated decision; it will influence the entire Sand Country and even all member countries of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to adjust accordingly.

Oil is the lifeblood of the world economy, and its production levels are tied to global economic development.

Oil-importing countries naturally hope for a global oil surplus, which would lower prices and allow them to buy more oil for less money.

However, for oil-exporting countries like the Sand Country, increasing or decreasing oil production must be carefully considered.

A reduction in production means a decrease in supply, causing the market to fall short of demand, and prices will naturally rise.

However, excessively high prices are not conducive to exports and could invite sanctions from certain countries, so they can’t blindly reduce production.

Increasing production means an increase in supply, leading to a market surplus and a natural fall in prices. While this benefits exports, lower prices don’t necessarily mean less profit.

Due to oil’s strategic importance, oil-exporting countries even use it as a diplomatic bargaining chip.

Therefore, everyone needs to consider multiple factors when discussing production increases or decreases.

“I think we should reduce production, so prices will rise. We may export less, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we’ll make less money. Most importantly, we can use this to negotiate with many countries and exchange it for more benefits.”

“I disagree with reducing production. Our daily production has been maintained at a relatively low level for a long time. If we continue to reduce production, it will lead to an unfavorable situation of reduced market share. You must know that many big countries don’t care too much about prices. What they care more about is long-term stability. If we are out of stock at every turn, they are likely to look for other suppliers, then we will lose more than we gain.”

“Then maintain the status quo, neither increase nor decrease production. Is that always the right approach?”

…

After everyone expressed their personal opinions, they all looked at Salamon.

Although Salamon doesn’t directly control the Ame Group in the Sand Country, he is the Crown Prince, and everyone still listens to his opinions.

Salamon didn’t directly express his position but asked Yang Chen with a smile: “Mr. Yang, what do you think of this issue?”

Yang Chen replied with a smile: “I’m not yet a formal shareholder of Ame Group, but since Your Highness asked, I’ll offer my opinion. I think further production cuts are the most correct choice. The United States is under tremendous inflationary pressure. If oil prices rise at this time, pushing up costs in various industries, it will further increase the degree of inflation in the United States. At that time, the United States will definitely contact you to discuss increasing production. They will be asking you for help, and of course, you can take the initiative and put forward conditions that benefit you.”

The oil contract signed between Dragon Country [China] and Maozi [Russia] is very stable in terms of price, and fluctuations in international oil prices won’t affect it too much. Therefore, even if a reduction in production causes oil prices to rise, the price of oil purchased by Dragon Country from Maozi won’t fluctuate greatly. Dragon Country can largely ignore the impact of the price increase caused by the reduction in production.

However, a reduction in production that leads to higher oil prices will definitely aggravate the inflation problem in certain countries. To solve this problem, they will sacrifice some interests in exchange for help from other countries to alleviate inflationary pressures.

Salamon said with a smile: “Mr. Yang is so right. Oil is a strategic resource, and we should fully utilize its role as such. Everyone should think carefully about whether to increase production, decrease production, or keep it unchanged.”

Salamon’s intentions were obvious. The others weren’t fools. If they held different views from the Crown Prince at this time, they would limit their own opportunities.

“I thought about it carefully and suddenly realized my thinking was wrong. I agree to reduce production.”

“I was originally in favor of reducing production. Now, after listening to Mr. Yang’s analysis, I feel we should reduce production even more.”

“I also agree to reduce production, and we should reduce it a little more, so the international oil price must fall significantly to be effective.”

…

After the others expressed their opinions, CEO Ulark could only quickly express his agreement.

Salamon nodded with a smile and said, “Okay, since everyone agrees, we will reduce production. We will discuss the specific amount of the reduction later. Let’s start the next topic.”

In this way, Salamon would raise a new question every time he solved a problem, and it didn’t end until lunchtime.

Salamon originally planned to invite Yang Chen to dinner, but Yang Chen was worried that Maya would be too bored in the hotel alone, so he declined Salamon’s invitation and hurried back to the hotel.

Maya jumped happily on Yang Chen’s body and said, “Brother Chen, you’re back! Let’s go shopping.”

Yang Chen: “Okay! Where are we going shopping? Have you planned it yet?”

Maya: “Let’s go to the Grand Mosque. I want to see it.”

Yang Chen nodded and took Maya to the Grand Mosque.

Yang Chen doesn’t believe in Islam, so this is just an ordinary attraction for him, but for Maya, this is a good place to pray to Allah.

This Grand Mosque is a symbol of the Sand Country. The temple can accommodate 4,000 people, and the courtyard can accommodate another 3,000. Not only do tourists who believe in Islam come here to worship, but also many foreign tourists like Yang Chen come here to take pictures.

At this time, there were several Asian faces taking pictures nearby. They communicated in English, making it difficult to determine their country of origin.

However, Yang Chen could tell they weren’t from Dragon Country. They looked a bit like Koreans, with chubby faces and small eyes.

Perhaps it was their first time in this kind of place, and they seemed particularly excited. They spoke very loudly, disturbing other tourists who were sincerely praying.

So, a local man from the Sand Country reminded them not to make loud noises and disturb others’ prayers.

At this time, the woman taking the picture said in English: “Sorry, we’re from Dragon Country. It’s our first time in this kind of place, and we’re very excited. We Dragon Country people are like this. We get very excited when we see beautiful things. And we’re very poor there. It’s not easy for us to go abroad once, so of course we’ll be more excited.”

The man from the Sand Country said with a look of contempt: “We don’t care whether you’re excited or not, but you can’t disturb other people’s prayers. If you can’t do this, please leave immediately.”

At this time, other girls joined the “battle” and argued with the man, then walked away with smirks.

Damn it!

These Koreans are impersonating Dragon Country people and making fools of themselves, deliberately discrediting Dragon Country people.

Could Yang Chen tolerate this?

Yang Chen immediately walked up and asked, “Why are you impersonating Dragon Country people?”

The girl taking the picture could tell that Yang Chen was from Dragon Country and quickly quibbled: “We didn’t impersonate Dragon Country people. You must have heard wrong. Hey, did you hear us impersonating Dragon Country people?”

Her companions immediately shook their heads and responded with smiles.

“No! Why would we impersonate Dragon Country people? Is there anything worth impersonating about Dragon Country people?”

“That’s right, we have no reason to impersonate Dragon Country people! You heard wrong!”

“Are you from Dragon Country? Then you’re too sensitive and have an inferiority complex, right? You think everything you hear is about you Dragon Country people.”

“Haha…”

At this time, the bodyguard brought the man over.

Yang Chen asked: “Sir, tell the truth, did these girls just tell you they’re from Dragon Country, and they finally came out, so they’re very excited?”

The man nodded and said, “That’s right, that’s what they said.”

Yang Chen turned to look at the women and said, “Are you still going to continue to quibble?”

Seeing they couldn’t quibble anymore, the girl taking the picture said, “Oh, then we are indeed from Dragon Country. Can’t we admit it?”

Yang Chen: “Where are you from in Dragon Country? Do you know which city is the capital of Dragon Country?”

The girls looked at each other and couldn’t answer.

Yang Chen: “You can’t say it, can you? I’ll give you a chance to make amends now. Immediately clarify to everyone that you’re not from Dragon Country, but from Korea. Otherwise, I’ll call your embassy to talk. You can’t leave.”

The girl taking the picture immediately said: “Who are you scaring? Do you know who we are? Try to stop us from leaving!”

After speaking, she pulled her companions to leave, but Yang Chen’s bodyguards blocked their way.

The local man from the Sand Country suddenly realized and said, “They’re from Korea, deliberately impersonating Dragon Country people and discrediting you Dragon Country people. Is that what you mean?”

Yang Chen nodded and said, “That’s right, that’s what I mean.”

The man said angrily: “The Koreans are the most annoying people, disgusting people everywhere. You have no class, and you don’t dare to admit you’re from Korea. You’re actually impersonating Dragon Country people. It’s despicable.”

The girl taking the picture was furious and said, “You’re not allowed to say that about our country. We’ll never let it go. Let me tell you, my father is Lee Jae-hyung, the chairman of the Korean National Petroleum Corporation. I advise you to apologize to us and our country immediately, or you’ll bear all the consequences.”

Although the man from the Sand Country didn’t know the Korean National Petroleum Corporation, it must be powerful if it’s related to the country and oil.

Although this is the Sand Country, he’s just an ordinary citizen and doesn’t dare to offend the chairman of this company.

So, the man quickly said: “I’m sorry, I…”

Before the man could finish, Yang Chen stopped him and said, “Sir, don’t apologize to them. I’ll bear all the consequences. I’ll protect you. Don’t be afraid.”

The man was still scared and asked, “Are you sure it’ll work? Her father is some kind of chairman.”

Yang Chen: “Sir, don’t worry. No matter who her father is, I can protect you.”

Getting Yang Chen’s affirmation again, the man nodded firmly and said, “Okay! I believe you. I won’t apologize to them!”

The girl taking the picture said angrily: “Okay! You’ll regret it!”

After speaking, she took out her phone and called her father.

As soon as the call connected, she pretended to cry and said, “Dad, where are you? I’m being bullied. It’s a Dragon Country person and a local from the Sand Country. Please come and save me. Wuwu… [crying sounds]”

When Lee Jae-hyung heard his daughter was being bullied and crying, he became anxious and said, “Eun-hee, who’s bullying you? Tell them you’re my daughter, Lee Jae-hyung. They still dare to bully you? I’ll never spare them!”

Lee Eun-hee immediately replied: “I don’t know them. Please come and save me quickly. Wuwu…”

Lee Jae-hyung felt his daughter must have been wronged and said, “Eun-hee, don’t cry. We’ll bring people over now, and we’ll definitely uphold justice for you!”

Lee Eun-hee hummed and then hung up the phone. She said to Yang Chen with a smug and confident look: “My dad has already brought people over. I’ll see how you bear the consequences!”