"Haha, if Mr. Silva doesn't want to believe it, just forget it and just pretend I didn't say it."
Zhang Hao looked indifferent.
"No, no..." Mr. Silva quickly added: "I want to believe it, but I didn't expect the surprise to come so suddenly, and I didn't react for a while."
Zhang Hao smiled and nodded, and further added: "I will only give you three years. If within three years, you still have no tangible results, then you can only..."
The reason why he did this was to put some pressure on the other party. Only with pressure can he be motivated.
"Consul, I understand what you mean. If it is as you said, we will pack up and leave voluntarily without you having to say anything."
Silva quickly expressed his stance.
As the saying goes, if you are reluctant to let go of your children, you cannot trap the wolf.
He has secretly made up his mind that in the next three years, not only will he not take any profit from the company, but he will also invest a large sum of money in scientific research.
Zhang Hao nodded with satisfaction: "Do a good job, I hope I didn't misjudge the person."
Soon, at Tang Weimu's suggestion, Mr. Silva left the room on his own initiative.
"Consul, it seems that you are really optimistic about the Sargassum ice algae project."
"There is no way, let alone now. It is estimated that in ten or twenty years, food shortage will still be the main contradiction. We cannot give up any opportunity."
Zhang Hao spoke with great care and sincerity.
Tang Weimu immediately echoed: "Consul, you are still wise. I am ashamed to say that I have been in Rio de Janeiro for more than six years, but I did not realize the potential value of Sargasso ice algae."
"It's not too late to realize that, except for Venezuela, the entire South America lacks pillar industries. I hope you can seize this opportunity."
Zhang Hao took the opportunity to remind.
Tang Weimu nodded repeatedly: "Consul, your business vision is well-known, we will go all out, but..."
"Just what?"
"It's just that it's hard for a clever woman to make a meal without rice. I wonder if this taxation can leave some more for us?"
Zhang Hao touched his chin calmly: "I can help you get 40% at most..."
"Isn't 40% a bit low?"
"I won't hide it from you. The central government plans to build a new South Atlantic Fleet and vigorously strengthen anti-smuggling efforts. In the end, these taxes will be used on you."
When Tang Weimu heard this, he was half happy and half sad.
On the one hand, the federation has stronger control over South America, which at least means no worries for their personal safety; on the other hand, the city's fiscal revenue will definitely drop sharply, and the original balance will inevitably be shaken.
If it is broken, I don’t know if it will cause a chain reaction.
Zhang Hao didn't wait for Tang Weimu to speak, and said with finality: "That's it. You try to focus your work on seaweed research. The central government has no performance requirements for you. Everything should focus on maintaining stability."
"Archon, I understand."
Tang Weimu nodded solemnly.
…
Zhang Hao stayed in Rio de Janeiro for two more days specifically to collect taxes.
April 18th is the day when the inspection team sets off again.
Yang Haoxuan brought Susanna and her daughter to the port, accompanied by Susanna's former boss Deborah, who came to see her off.
"Mr. Yang..."
"Ms. Deborah, please call me Xiao Yang! Don't worry, I will take good care of Nana and her daughter, and I will ensure that they will not suffer any loss."
Deborah stared closely into Yang Haoxuan's eyes and said with a straight face: "Xiao Yang, I don't know what means you used to make Susanna desperate... do such an irrational thing..."
Susanna quickly interrupted: "Boss, you misunderstood. It wasn't Yang Haoxuan who used tricks, it was me who took the initiative to entangle him. I believe in my own vision."
"You, it's too late to regret now." Deborah paused and advised earnestly: "Oh, you two have only known each other for a few days? You trust him so much? Aren't you afraid of being betrayed?"
"No, I have already verified that Yang Haoxuan is indeed a staff member of the consul's residence. This cannot be false." Susanna explained patiently.
Yang Haoxuan immediately cooperated and took out his work ID: "Ms. Deborah, this is my work ID. Do you want to confirm it again?"
"No need, even if your identity is true, you can't rule out ulterior motives."
Deborah snorted coldly.
Susanna was her right-hand man, but she was abducted like this. How could she be willing to accept it?
Yang Haoxuan put away his work permit and shrugged: "Ms. Deborah, you are looking at me through colored glasses. No matter how much I explain, it is useless. I can only let time prove it."
"You'd better tell the truth. Although my father has no real power, he still has some connections in politics. If you dare to bully Susanna, including the Marinho family, we will never let you go."
Deborah said bluntly.
Yang Haoxuan nodded and did not argue any more.
To be honest, he didn't take the other party's warning seriously at all. When it came to relationships, his brother-in-law directly killed all the so-called wealthy families in Brazil.
Seeing that Susanna was resolute and had no room to hold back, Deborah had no choice but to take out a bank card and put it into little Beth's hand.
"Boss, what are you doing?"
Susanna asked doubtfully.
"You have done a good job in recent years and helped the company make a lot of money. This is your dividend."
Deborah explained casually.
Susanna immediately shook her head: "I have a salary, I can't collect this money."
"Don't shirk it. You haven't saved much money at all to raise your children in the past few years. If Yang Haoxuan bullies you one day, you and Little Bess don't have to hesitate to buy a boat ticket back."
After Deborah finished speaking, she touched little Beth's head.
Susanna was so moved that she finally said with a tearful voice: "Thank you, boss!"
"Ms. Deborah, a good boss of the Federation!"
Yang Haoxuan gave a thumbs up.
Deborah said angrily: "Why are you so happy? You are not allowed to touch the money. If you dare to have evil intentions, be careful that I deduct your commission and compensate it directly to Susanna."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! On her way here, she happened to receive news that the stolen yacht had been recovered.
Perhaps because they were concerned about the inspection group, the police acted quickly this time and returned the yacht within a few days.
If I had known this, I should have suppressed the commission in the first place.
It should be pressed down at least half way.
"Ms. Deborah, you underestimate me too much. Otherwise, I don't want that money anymore. How about you just save it for Nana?"
Yang Haoxuan put on a generous look.
Anyway, my brother-in-law said that he would not be allowed to touch the money.
Deborah glanced at the person in front of her with some surprise. She did not expect this result. At the same time, she breathed a sigh of relief. Susanna actually saw the right person.
Susanna was equally surprised. She pulled her new boyfriend's arm with a look of joy on her face: "My dear, there's no need to worry about it. I believe you are the one."
"You don't need to persuade me, it's settled."
Yang Haoxuan waved his hand.
"Okay." Deborah nodded with satisfaction, "With your words, I feel relieved."
Next, the two sides talked for a long time, and it was not until the farewell ceremony was about to end that Yang Haoxuan took Susanna and her daughter onto the tender.
"Take care along the way! Remember to call me."
Susanna raised her daughter's little hand and waved: "Boss, goodbye! Come to the capital to play with me when you have time."
"Most definitely."
Ms. Deborah nodded seriously.
Half an hour later, Yang Haoxuan and the other three boarded the "Navy One".
Susanna couldn't help but exclaimed: "This boat is so big!"
"Let's go, I'll take you to see the consul."
Yang Haoxuan did not want to hide it intentionally, but was afraid of affecting the other party's judgment. If he had a choice, he certainly hoped that the relationship between the two parties could be purer.
"Consul?" Susanna was a little surprised and frowned subconsciously: "The consul must be very busy, right? How can he have time to meet a little person like me?"
"Don't worry, as long as I'm here, the consul will definitely have time." Yang Haoxuan smiled confidently.
"real or fake?"
"If you don't believe it, come with me."
Yang Haoxuan took little Beth from his girlfriend's arms, turned around and walked towards the consul's office.
Arriving at the door of the office, he greeted the two secret service officers and then knocked on the door.
"Dong dong dong..."
"Come in!"
Zhang Hao said without raising his head.
He has accumulated a lot of official documents in the past few days, and he is processing them urgently. Even though he is currently on a "business trip", he is always extremely busy.
Yang Haoxuan held Little Bess in one hand, twisted the door handle with the other, and pushed the door directly in:
"cough……"
Zhang Hao heard his brother-in-law's voice and casually laughed and cursed: "You brat, where have you been these past few days? I thought you were missing?"
Susanna took a deep look at her boyfriend. She didn't expect him to be so close to the consul. This was completely the attitude of an elder towards a younger generation.
"Brother-in-law, can I delay your time?"
Yang Haoxuan spoke slowly.
When Susanna heard the title "brother-in-law," she was stunned, with disbelief in her eyes.
Zhang Hao finally raised his head and saw the baby girl in his brother-in-law's arms and the beautiful woman beside him. He recognized her identity on the spot.
Yang Haoxuan quickly introduced: "This is what I told you, my new girlfriend Susanna, you can call her Nana."
"Nana, welcome, sit down wherever you want."
Zhang Hao stood up immediately.
Yang Haoxuan pulled his girlfriend to sit on the sofa, and then pointed to the child in his arms: "This is Nana's daughter, Little Bess, who is three years old this year."
"Little Beth, please say hello to uncle!"
Susanna realized what she was doing and taught her a lesson immediately.
Little Beth's Daxia dialect was very standard, without any accent: "Hello, uncle!"
Zhang Hao took out a bag of beef jerky from the drawer, handed it to the little girl's arms, then rubbed her hair and said, "How good!"
After saying that, he sat across from the two of them.
Susanna secretly took a look at the consul. He looked more energetic than in the news, and he was more powerful, with an aura that was calm but powerful.
She spat nervously, and then boldly asked: "Consul..."
"There are no outsiders here. Just like Yang Haoxuan, you can call me brother-in-law."
Zhang Hao interrupted with a smile.
"Sister...brother-in-law, I would like to ask, are you really Yang Haoxuan's brother-in-law? Why do I feel like I'm dreaming?"
"It's true." Zhang Hao nodded, "What? He never told you about me?"
"No, he kept it secret from me before he came in." Susanna pretended to be aggrieved.
She didn't expect that she was so lucky. After a random search, she found the consul's brother-in-law.
Although her brother-in-law is not as good as the consul's biological child, it is already the best choice for her. If people in the family know this, her family status will undoubtedly rise significantly.
Zhang Hao
"Brother-in-law, I'm just too lazy to say it. It's not as exaggerated as you said. Besides, isn't it just a staff position? I don't care at all. I will resign immediately when the inspection is over."
Yang Haoxuan cooperated.
"Nana, have you seen it? He doesn't have any serious faults. He only has one problem: he wants to save face and suffer the consequences."
Zhang Hao smiled and joked.
Susanna covered her mouth and said with a smile: "Brother-in-law, you are so right. Yang Haoxuan is good at everything, but he is a bit macho and likes to make decisions for me."
The commission incident that just happened is actually the best evidence.
"Nana, don't worry. After you two get married, if he shows chauvinism again, just tell me directly and I will help you teach him a lesson."
Zhang Hao comforted him casually.
Yang Haoxuan was dissatisfied and was about to refute.
Not wanting to be overtaken by Susanna, she showed a hint of shyness: "Brother-in-law, it's okay. Macho chauvinism is also a sign of responsibility. This is what I admire most about him."
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Okay, there is no fixed pattern for couples to get along, as long as you two feel comfortable."
Zhang Hao showed a knowing smile.
…
Fifteen minutes later, Yang Haoxuan took Susanna and her daughter back to his room.
As soon as she entered the door, Susanna hugged her boyfriend tightly from behind: "Dear, are you serious?"
"What do you mean? I didn't understand."
"I mean, are you serious about our relationship? Or are you just playing for fun?"
Susanna explained patiently.
Her boyfriend's background made her a little unsure.
Yang Haoxuan nodded immediately and said without hesitation: "Of course I am serious. I have already taken you to meet your parents. Do you have anything to worry about?"
"Where can I meet my parents?"
Susanna muttered.
"To tell you the truth, my brother-in-law's opinions are more effective than those of my parents. As long as he agrees, there will definitely be no problem with my sister and my parents. Don't worry!"
Yang Haoxuan patted his girlfriend's arm.
To show comfort.
Susanna breathed a sigh of relief, but soon became worried about gains and losses: "What should I do if you don't like me in the end?"
"Hehe... this is simple..." Yang Haoxuan put down Little Bess, then leaned into his girlfriend's ear and teased softly: "I can't stand the temptation. You usually dress more attractively and do more tricks. What can I do?"
Maybe I can escape from your grasp?"
Susanna blushed on the spot when she thought of the beautiful uniforms her boyfriend had bought for her.
Seeing this, Yang Haoxuan deliberately urged:
"Can you? Give me a word?"
Susanna was worried and said coyly: "Which outfit do you like...? I'll show it to you tomorrow."
"Don't wait for tomorrow, how about now?"
Yang Haoxuan said impatiently.
"Not now, I'm not ready yet."
Susanna bit her lip and shook her head.
"Ahem, what are you prepared for? It's broad daylight, are you still worried that I'm planning something bad?"