In order to welcome Yi Xiaohai¡¯s arrival, the Dudamel family manor was decorated with lights and colorful decorations, making it even more lively than a holiday.
When Yi Xiaohai¡¯s motorcade arrived at the manor, a guide car led them directly to the main building. Yakub took Miranda and Mikel to greet them personally.
Yi Xiaohai didn¡¯t look at Mikel when he got out of the car. He hugged Yakub warmly, considering his injury. The two people who had never met before were like good friends who hadn¡¯t seen each other for many years, and their enthusiasm was more polite.
??Yi Xiaohai doesn¡¯t like such gatherings because socializing requires controlling expressions and appearing decent and generous, which is very uncomfortable for him who likes to be free.
It¡¯s just that he is in such a position now, and he has to do it even if he doesn¡¯t.
Yakub briefly chatted with Yi Xiaohai about cooperation and other trivial matters, but never talked about Mikel's issue.
Yi Xiaohai was not in a hurry because he knew that Yakub would definitely speak.
When the dinner was almost over, Yakub asked Miranda and Mikel to take Ma Jun and Chen Chen to visit the manor. When only Yi Xiaohai and himself were left at the dining table,
"Mr. Yi, Miranda should have told you about the attacker. Regarding Mikel's issue, could you please give him a chance for my sake?"
"Miranda and I are friends, and I should not embarrass you, but I need to be responsible for myself and for my subordinates who come to Venezuela to explore the market."
Yi Xiaohai got straight to the point:
"I won't be in Venezuela for too long, but my subordinates will stay here. If they are in danger, I don't want to see it. So, patriarch, do you understand?"
"clear,"
Yakub nodded sincerely:
¡°As the patriarch of the Dudamel family, I can ensure the safety of your people in Venezuela,¡±
"Chief Yakubu, I think you still don't understand what I mean. What I need is not your guarantee, nor the guarantee of others. What I want is action."
Yi Xiaohai is ruthless and direct:
"Your guarantee, or Miranda's guarantee, or Mikel's guarantee, are of no use, because there are many things that your guarantee cannot control, and I need to see that my people are safe."
Yakub frowned:
"I understand what Mr. Yi means, but he is my son after all"
"Chief Yacoub, if we all want to cooperate in the future, I simply make it clear that I only cooperate with Miranda and only trust Miranda. If he is not the only heir in the Dudamel family, I will not cooperate, even If someone threatens his status, I will not cooperate"
Yi Xiaohai made it so clear, but if Yakubu still persists, then there is no need for him to save face.
To put it bluntly, Yi Xiaohai came to Venezuela just to spend money to invest in Miranda's future. After the money was spent, Yakub even trained a rival for Miranda, which he would never agree to.
??Yakub¡¯s face looks a little ugly.
He has a transcendent status in Venezuela, and no one dares to threaten him in person, but Yi Xiaohai threatens cooperation, which is unacceptable to him.
Although he has decided in his heart that Miranda will take over his position, it does not mean that he can accept Yi Xiaohai's method.
"Mr. Yi, family affairs need to take into account the overall interests of the family. I will make my own decision. You make it difficult for me to do so."
"I have no interest in interfering in the internal affairs of the Dudamel family. As you said, you need to consider the overall interests of the family, then I also need to consider the interests of the Han and Tang Dynasties."
Yi Xiaohai and Yakub looked at each other:
"Hua Xia and I have spent a lot of manpower and financial resources to help Venezuela and the Dudamel family. If some people who are not friendly to me and Hua Xia come to power, who will guarantee our interests? No one can guarantee it!"
Seemingly considering that what Yi Xiaohai said made sense, Yakub¡¯s tone softened slightly:
"Miranda will be the only successor of the family, so he can naturally guarantee your interests."
"Since Miranda is the only family heir, it should be a good thing to impose restrictions on certain people. Otherwise, if you give him hope, he will do more wrong things. I will not show mercy next time. When the time comes, Venezuela will Can we continue to cooperate with China? Can Miranda and I still be friends? Will the Dudamel family become my enemy"
Yi Xiaohai didn't know what Yakubu was thinking, but he had to tell him that if he continued to break up, he would suffer chaos.
Yakub didn¡¯t speak, but was thinking about the truth in Yi Xiaohai¡¯s words.
In fact, he understands some things, but he likes to think too much?, or worrying too much.
For example, he previously refused Hantang Bank to do business in Venezuela because he did not want to break up with the United States. However, he knew that he and the United States were fighting to the death, but he just took luck and thought that he could balance the relationship. In the end, he almost lost his life.
Now even more so,
He basically confirmed Miranda¡¯s status in the choice of clan leader, but he still had great worries.
Yakub is worried that Miranda and Yi Xiaohai will get too close, and the family may end up becoming a vassal of China. He doesn't want to see that.
Therefore, he hopes that Mikel can exist and be able to provide checks and balances to prevent Miranda and his family from really falling into the arms of China.
If one day Miranda really does that, Mikel might not be a backup option.
It¡¯s just that everything he thought about was redundant.
Facing the struggle between big powers, the Dudamel family can seek benefits from both sides, but the current situation in Venezuela has no room for both sides, and the family must rely on one party.
¡° Moreover, the cooperation cycle between Venezuela and China lasts for decades. During this period, the family must maintain a good relationship with China. Miranda¡¯s status will not be shaken.
" Even if Venezuela no longer needs China decades later, Mikel is already old and will not be able to do anything good. Instead, he may bring trouble to the family.
"Yakub had a lot of thoughts in his mind and it took a long time. Yi Xiaohai originally planned to let him figure it out on his own, but he didn't expect that there would be no movement for so long.
"Chief Yakub, your hesitation now shows me the future of cooperation between Venezuela and China. If you can't firmly want to cooperate, I think the road ahead will be difficult."
In deep thought, Yakub's whole body trembled.
¡°My own hesitation once caused serious consequences. Fortunately, Yi Xiaohai still gave him a chance. Otherwise, if the people were making trouble, he would not be able to quickly suppress other families and senior Venezuelan officials.
If he continues to hesitate, Yi Xiaohai may make up his mind to evacuate Venezuela, which may trigger a second unrest.
Today, Yi Xiaohai made his words so clear, but he still cannot firm up his belief. It is estimated that Yi Xiaohai will look at the cooperation again.
Now seems to be his only chance. If he misses it, things will be very troublesome. (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com