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Mayor Li was treating guests on behalf of the city, and the quality of the food was naturally not bad. Although there were no meat dishes, the vegetarian dishes were no worse than the meat dishes.

After everyone had filled their stomachs a little, the main topic began.

Vice Mayor Chen spoke first: "Director Xu, we have all seen your big moves in the Philippines. Can't you be more selective than others and forget about us in Sydney?"

"Deputy Mayor Chen, you are joking. Although I don't invest much in Sydney, I have big projects in Brisbane and Tasmania. These are all invested with real money."

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"This is wrong. Your company has invested more than 200 billion yuan in the Philippines. Even if you add up all the investments in Kangaroo Country, it is estimated that it is not even one-tenth."

Xu Dong argued with reason: "Deputy Mayor Chen, you can't say that. Counting the company, I have invested less than 10 billion in the Philippines in total. The rest are local funds and have nothing to do with us. "

"Without you taking the lead, they wouldn't be able to have such a big plan. Our Kangaroo Country and the Philippines can be said to have the most direct competitive relationship. If you do this, Director Xu, you will make us very passive, and you will also be suspected of collaborating with the enemy."

"I'm just investing normally."

Xu Dong spread his hands.

Mayor Li quickly came out to smooth things over: "Old Chen, you are serious. Whether it is Kangaroo Country or the Philippines, we are all members of our own family. How can we say that we are sponsoring the enemy?"

"Mayor Li is right. I made a slip of the tongue. I will give myself a cup of tea instead of wine as punishment."

Vice Mayor Chen took a sip of tea.

Xu Dong finally understood. The two of them sang and harmonized each other. One was the white face and the other was the red face. I'm afraid it would be difficult to escape today!

Mayor Li nodded with satisfaction, and then changed the subject: "Dr. Xu, although Lao Chen's words are unpleasant, his words are not rough. Once the Philippines is integrated like this, the economy will definitely make great strides forward. Our Kangaroo Country The pressure is great.”

"Mayor Li, that's not the case, is it? The Philippines is very poor. Besides, we developed nearly ten years earlier than them. Are we still afraid that we won't be able to compete?"

"Right now we have the advantage, but who can say for sure in the future? After all, the Philippines is more than three times the size of ours, and it's close to Europa and the Middle East oil depots. To tell you the truth, I feel a little guilty!"

Mayor Li patiently explained.

"Mayor Li, if you have any questions, just give me your orders. I, Old Xu, will definitely do anything you can."

Xu Dong curled his lips secretly.

Mayor Li is bluffing!

There are at most five or six years left in the other party's term. When the Philippines develops, he will have been transferred long ago.

"Haha..." Mayor Li laughed: "I know that Director Xu is a happy person. To be honest, the potential of the Philippines is there. We can't stop it if we want to."

"Mayor Li, what do you mean?"

"Since you can't stop it, you can only put the opponent in a cage. It's best to use it for your own use. Isn't this killing two birds with one stone?"

Xu Dong understood somewhat, but not completely. He waited for Mayor Li's explanation.

Mayor Li winked at the secretary beside him, who immediately took out a document and gently handed it to Xu Dong.

Xu Dong took it and opened it casually.

This is an investment plan. The city's intention is to integrate the commercial power of the entire Kangaroo Country and then conduct large-scale investments in the Philippines in a planned manner.

The ultimate goal is to turn the Philippines into a source of raw materials and a dumping market for kangaroo countries, which is tantamount to a disguised form of "economic colonization."

Xu Dong suddenly panicked. Why did this smell like a conspiracy theory? He had small arms and legs, and he didn't want to get involved in the struggle between the upper class.

"Mayor Li, does the higher ups know about this?"

"Don't worry, this is what it means."

Mayor Li quickly comforted him.

"Why don't the higher-ups take action themselves? Although the Philippines has a population of more than 20 million, its industry is extremely weak and there is no way to fight back."

Xu Dong expressed confusion.

Mayor Li smiled slightly: "How do you know that the higher authorities did not take action? Let me tell you this, the intention of the higher authorities is actually very simple. It is to prepare for a balance and not to allow one party to dominate. The human heart is the least able to withstand the test."

"Balance?" Xu Dong thought thoughtfully.

"This is an honest conspiracy. You, Mr. Xu, and everyone here don't have to feel any psychological burden. Just go ahead and do it."

Ma Si Ke immediately interjected: "Mayor Li, I would like to ask a question, where will the future Asia Mutual Center be? In other words, how are China, Kangaroo Country and the Philippines positioned?"

"Of course the center is in the country, which is the foundation of the country. As for the specific positioning, it is a very complicated issue that cannot be explained in one or two sentences."

Mayor Li paused and continued:

"Let me use an analogy. China is the top of the pyramid, Kangaroo Country is in the middle, and the Philippines is the base. Only by working together from top to bottom can we accumulate enough strength to break the shackles above our heads in one fell swoop."

"Is that shackles controlled by nuclear fusion?"

Ma Si Ke sighed.

"Yes, Blue Star's ecosystem has been destroyed, and it is unknown whether it can be repaired. It can be said that human civilization has reached a critical moment of life and death.

If we don't work hard, mankind will be trapped on the Blue Star. While we still have some energy left, we can go as far as we can. The rest will be left to God. "

"Alas, I'm afraid I'll never see controllable nuclear fusion." Ma Si Ke couldn't help but sigh.

Mayor Li waved his hand: "Don't talk about you. I guess none of us here will see it, but we can still look forward to landing on Mars."

"Oh? Mayor Li has inside information?"

"It's okay to tell you. The plan of 'man landing on Mars' has been approved by the higher-ups. It will be implemented immediately after the volcanic ash above is dispersed."

"Didn't they say they were going to build a lunar base? Has it been cancelled?" someone asked in surprise.

Mayor Li shook his head: "It has not been cancelled. The two plans will be implemented simultaneously."

"Wow, what a big deal!"

Everyone exclaimed.

"Mayor Li, our country has not even been to the moon. Isn't it too risky to go to Mars right after going there?" Xu Dong asked.

"Don't worry. A few years ago, the United States and Europe successively transferred all aerospace technology and information to us. At the same time, we also received hundreds of thousands of relevant experts and professors.

After a few more years of running-in, in our Daxia language, it is called ten years of sharpening a sword. We will definitely be able to accomplish our goal in one fell swoop and capture Yinghuo in one fell swoop."

"Yghuo?"

"Lao Ma." Xu Dong helped to explain, "Yinghuo is Mars, which is the name of Mars by the ancients."

"I see."

Masike nodded.

Landing on Mars has always been his biggest dream.

I hope I can really witness this scene in my lifetime.

...

After lunch, Xu Dong was pulled to a nearby teahouse by Musk and others. Many people gathered in the teahouse at this time, basically all business elites of Kangaroo Country.

It was not until this time that he finally understood.

It turned out that everyone had heard about the plan a long time ago, and he was the only one who was kept in the dark.

After discussing for a whole afternoon, everyone finally worked out a rough investment plan. It was rare that many investment "forbidden areas" were temporarily opened, and no one wanted to miss the opportunity to make a fortune.

Xu Dong, the president of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce, was undoubtedly a hot commodity in the eyes of everyone. Everyone wanted to get close to him, and no one wanted to fall behind.

After the meeting, everyone had dinner together.

It was not until a little after eight o'clock in the evening that Xu Dong returned home exhausted. The group of people in the afternoon were too noisy, making him dizzy and he just wanted to go to bed.

He didn't even want to take a shower.

"Dad, you're back? Are you tired?"

Lele came behind his father and helped him press his shoulders.

Ji Yin was busy pouring water.

"Why is the house so quiet? Where's your mother?"

Xu Dong closed his eyes comfortably.

"Dad, my mom, grandma, and grandpa are all in the hospital. My cousin called back in the afternoon and said that my cousin's wife is about to give birth."

"Really?" Xu Dong stood up immediately, "I'm going to the hospital to see. You and Ji Yin stop watching TV and go back to your room to sleep."

"Dad, my cousin's wife may have given birth now. Let's go see her and the baby tomorrow, shall we?"

Le Le said distressedly.

Dad's tiredness was written on his face.

Just as Xu Dong was about to speak, the phone at home suddenly rang, and Ji Yin ran over to answer it.

Soon, he couldn't wait to announce:

"Dad, wife, it's my aunt's call. My cousin's wife has given birth to a big fat boy."

Le Le was instantly delighted and said, "Hehe, the little seahorse is finally out."

Little seahorse is a nickname that the family had thought of a long time ago.

If it's a boy, follow the naming habits of the little lions.

If it's a girl, call her little lentil.

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