Road to becoming the wealthiest: Starting From Treasure Hunting in the Cabinets
Chapter 1047 - 562 Who will be courteous before resorting to force?

Chapter 1047: Chapter 562 Who will be courteous before resorting to force?

"Mr. Knight, my name is Megan Field, a senior management staff member of the Exxon Oil Company’s Middle East branch." The visitor was a white middle-aged man, around forty years old, fully dressed in a meticulous suit, shirt, and tie.

"Hello." Sean Knight gestured for him to sit, and the security personnel poured tea for Mr. Field. His secretary or assistant placed a pile of documents on the tea table in front of him.

After the security personnel left, Sean Knight asked,

"Mr. Field, what brings you here?"

"We at Exxon Oil Company would like to acquire this oil field of yours, Mr. Knight," Field said, looking at Sean Knight. "We will offer a price that matches its value."

"I’m not planning to sell the oil field," Sean Knight waved his hand dismissively. "I’m interested in developing it myself. It’s rare to find an oil field that catches my eye, and right now, I have some thoughts about venturing into industry, so I apologize."

"Mr. Knight, please don’t reject the offer so quickly." It seemed that Field anticipated Sean Knight’s refusal; he glanced at the documents in front of him and said, smiling,

"The price is 10 billion dollars—Mr. Knight, you used to be a ’Treasure Hunter,’ so you should understand the value of 10 billion dollars."

"I do, but I feel that the price is still too low," Sean Knight shook his head.

This foreigner was definitely from Exxon—big and bold with his offer, much more than Zackery Guthrie’s bid by several factors.

But given the currently measured reserves, the price was still far from enough.

"No, no, no, Mr. Knight. Developing industry requires investment," Field shook his head and said,

"This 10 billion dollars can be in your hands without any extra expenditure. Although the value of this oil field is more than 10 billion, you will need to make a large investment in it later on, and in the end, the money you make might not even surpass 10 billion.

After all, in this world, there are too many uncertainties!"

Field’s words held deep meaning, and after he finished, he watched Sean Knight.

"May I take that as a threat to me from either you, Mr. Field, or Exxon?" asked Sean Knight, smiling.

"No, no, no," Field immediately waved his hands, for how could he admit to such a thing? If he did, he might risk being detained right here!

This Sean Knight from China had a de facto armed force on some island!

"What I mean is, you will encounter various situations in the development of the oil field. After all, you are a layman in oil field development," Field added.

Sean Knight didn’t deny this point, but instead, he nodded and said,

"I have already brought in a professional team from China. I won’t be an amateur directing professionals.

Furthermore, according to our domestic customs, oil field development requires the creation and rehearsal of accident prevention plans. So, Mr. Field, you need not worry.

If I’ve decided to develop this oil field, I’m not just playing around. We have rich experience in oil field development domestically, and we need a large quantity of crude oil in China as well. So thank you for your concern, Mr. Field, I appreciate it."

Field wanted to persuade Sean Knight further, but seeing his firm gaze, Field swallowed his words.

This wasn’t a youth who would change his mind easily.

However, maybe he hadn’t yet faced real setbacks. Perhaps it was time for harsh reality to teach him to learn how to compromise!

Field bid his farewell and left, sitting in the car back, he looked at the documents in his hand and felt it was a pity.

How did they not discover such quality oil products before?

If it weren’t for Sean Knight proactively spreading the news to China, then the branch there hearing about it, then reporting to the superiors, layer by layer, and back to Field, the executives in the Middle East branch likely would know nothing of it.

The documents showed that the oil field was originally discovered and contracted by Japan. Japan seemed to have ulterior motives as well!

To think they planned to develop such a promising oil field quietly; they clearly didn’t understand their place!

But the Chinese had already taught them a lesson, so next, it would be Field’s turn to find someone to reclaim this oil field for Japan!

After all, one hundred million tons of reserves would be enough for his company to develop for a long time! (He didn’t yet know that the oil field’s reserves had greatly increased after precise measurements.

If need be, they would develop the easily accessible parts first and then sell it off at a high price.

After all, there would always be people willing to buy it!

After Field figured all this out, he took out a satellite phone and dialed a number. Once connected, he spoke nonchalantly,

"The negotiation failed; proceed with Plan B. Remember, make it perfect, I don’t want to hear a single complaint afterward!"

Even though Americans in this region basically had no credibility or reputation left, stooping as low as stealing oil, as a politician-turned-corporate executive, Field believed it was necessary to maintain some facade.

Even if it was just for show, he had to put on the act.

After Field left, Elijah Hastings, standing behind Sean Knight, asked,

"Boss, with the negotiation going south, should we expect a confrontation next?"

"Wow, someone’s been picking up idioms!" Douglas Cooper joked from the other side, "Nicely done, Captain Hastings!"

Hastings glared at him, looking back at Sean Knight.

"Yes, they are bound to take action. Old habits die hard," Sean Knight nodded,

"Let’s be prepared. Instruct the security chiefs at various oil wells to intensify their drills, and our drones should expand their reconnaissance range. Especially at night, we must increase the vigilance!"