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Chapter 607 - 607: Sons and Grandsons, They Will Never Spend All the Money from These Oil Fields!
Chapter 607 - 607: Sons and Grandsons, They Will Never Spend All the Money from These Oil Fields!
Chapter 607: Sons and Grandsons, They Will Never Spend All the Money from These Oil Fields!
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Luo Feng nodded, a thoughtful expression on his face. If there were any questions, he would not hold back; he would tell the other party everything they needed to Imow.
“We have confirmed the presence of oil below,” the other party explained, his voice firm. “But the exact amount will have to wait for the data analysis. After that, we’ll need to invite an engineering exploration team to construct an offshore oil operation platform. Fortunately, the water’s depth here is not substantial, and the waves are relatively calm. Working at sea is entirely feasible. If it were a location with larger waves and deeper water, the difficulty of extraction might be so great that we would have to abandon mining. We would then have to wait for technology to advance further before returning here to mine.”
Luo Feng listened patiently, then nodded decisively. “Then go ahead and do it!” he commanded, his voice resonating with authority. The situation made sense, and he felt a surge of relief that this place was easy to operate; otherwise, offshore mining would have been far more complex.
Li Jun, a key member of the team, spoke up with a hint of concern in his voice, “Mr. Luo, I need to inform you that the whole process will cost around five hundred million!”
“You have two choices,” he continued, pausing for emphasis. “The first is to bear the cost yourself.”
“I choose the first one!” Luo Feng declared without hesitation.
After all, it was his oil field, and he had the right to mine it himself. Of course, he would also have to share the profits fifty-fifty with the government. But the alternative was to sell it all to the government, and Luo Feng naturally chose to invest himself.
It was not mere greed that guided Luo Feng’s decision; his wealth was already substantial. But what of it? Earning money from the oil field and then donating it seemed more thoughtful than simply handing over the benefits to the government. He could donate as much as he wanted, in a manner that resonated with prestige and impact.
“Mr. Luo, have you considered this carefully?” Li Jun asked, worry creasing his brow. “If you bear the cost alone and there’s not much oil below, just a superficial layer, you may end up losing money! Offshore operations and oil extraction are truly not cheap! The five hundred million I just mentioned is merely the initial cost of building the operation tools. The subsequent investment will still be substantial!”
Luo Feng’s smile was serene and confident. “Five hundred million is not much. I plan to give it a try.”
Li Jun was momentarily speechless. If five hundred million was not much to Luo Feng, then what else was there to say? He knew that Luo Feng was an honorable man who had protected and contributed much to the government, donating over three billion over the past few years. His efforts in bringing back valuable cultural relics from the Cherry Blossom Country were admirable as well. Most of the artifacts went to his own museum, with only a few donated, but at least they had permanently returned to Huaxia.
“Alright, then, we will help you contact the exploration vessel. You just have to pay their fees! Once all the data comes out, the oil here will be split fifty-fifty between you and the government!” Li Jun finally conceded.
That was exactly what Luo Feng was waiting for—a fifty-fifty split was naturally his plan. With this, he could earn a great deal of money, invest it abroad, and bring it back for future generations. He would not squander the benefits of an entire oil field; giving it away prematurely would be like surrendering a jadeite stone with hidden value. Wouldn’t it be more prudent to know the oil’s worth first?
But even with exploration, only an initial quantity would be known; otherwise, why would some who buy oil fields end up losing money? If Luo Feng mined all the oil and then gave it away, wouldn’t the favor be entirely his?
Later, in a more private setting, Luo Feng’s mood shifted to one of affectionate playfulness.
“Darling Shishi, well done, you’re getting better and better!” he praised Li Shishi as they shared a tender moment in their room.
“With this oil field, our son, our grandsons, they will never spend all this money!” Li Shishi declared, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
Luo Feng sat leisurely in the room, looking out at the sea, his mood buoyant.
Along with Su Meiji, Qin Rubing, Uesugi Eri, and Kawashima Miyuki, Luo Feng’s four beloved women would certainly need much pampering, requiring no small amount of money. Of course, there was also Lin Yueting, with whom his relationship was deepening.
“How many offspring are you looking towards?” Li Shishi asked, a teasing note in her voice.
“Never mind, this is just a casual remark. Let’s wait until we get back,” Luo Feng laughed, his eyes twinkling. At that moment, it wasn’t really the right time, but the future held endless possibilities, and he looked forward to them all..