Ultimate Firepower
Chapter 484 - 463: High-End Game

Chapter 484: Chapter 463: High-End Game

An elevated game, this is definitely an elevated game.

For Gao Yi, this is just a normal social interaction to maintain his network, while incidentally playing peacemaker for his good friends on both sides.

But for Huang Haisheng, this is a major event that could influence the bilateral relations of the two countries for decades to come.

Firstly, although Mu Tianwen is young, if he really develops well, it is very possible that he will return and govern with real power.

Considering Saudi as a strategic pivot, it’s not about controlling them, but having more influence is certainly beneficial.

Therefore, this dinner exceeds the ordinary scope and is no longer a situation Huang Haisheng can decide on his own.

"Write a report to request instructions."

There’s no other choice; if you can’t decide on your own, you naturally have to ask for instructions.

Huang Haisheng moved aside, forgoing the landline to pull out his cellphone and dialed a number, saying: "Mr. Gao has organized a dinner tonight with Abdulla, Prince Ha Leide, as well as Mu Tianwen and Teacher Mu. My opinion is that it’s best not to let Mr. Gao’s teaching assistants attend this dinner, but should we attend? If we are to attend, might it be more appropriate for you to come?"

The person on the phone also fell into a dilemma. After a moment, he spoke softly, "You attend, I won’t. There’s no need to stop Mr. Gao’s teaching assistants from attending either."

"His teaching assistants have complicated backgrounds. If they attend, what’s discussed at the dinner will definitely be leaked."

"We value Mr. Gao because of his extensive overseas relations. His assistants value Mr. Gao for the same reasons, don’t they? What we need to do is to continue promoting Mr. Gao’s higher status and stronger influence internationally, rather than branding him with the Northeastern University label. That’s a principle."

"I understand."

"Mr. Gao’s identity is that of a businessman, we should respect this persona of Mr. Gao, we also do not need Mr. Gao to take sides, as long as he shows inclination, that’s enough. Thus, I will not attend this dinner."

Huang Haisheng exhaled and said: "Then I’ll go."

After hanging up the phone, Huang Haisheng turned to the people around him and said: "It will be enough for me to attend tonight’s dinner. Now let’s set the menu."

An expert immediately coughed lightly and said: "It should principally be Beijing halal cuisine, as the Middle Eastern guests like only a few dishes: lychee shrimp balls, dragon and phoenix threads, honey-like dishes, Aiwowo; these must be included. Add to that braised oxtail, as Middle Eastern guests don’t mind bones, crispy pork slices, scallion lamb burst, and slippery mushrooms. Prepare a couple of cold dishes too. Currently, it looks like there will be at least six and at most eleven people – ten dishes should suffice, but we should be prepared for more, have roast lamb shank ready, and some other dishes on hand that can be served any time, so we won’t be caught short even if the number of guests suddenly increases."

Huang Haisheng thought for a moment and said: "Alright, prepare on a larger scale, serving dishes as the situation demands."

This is setting up a banquet, not gathering at a street stall for dinner; getting well-fed is secondary, eating well is essential, but then this is not especially a high-grade meal. Setting up a meal distinctive yet resembling a homely dinner is most appropriate.

Since Gao Yi is not one to involve himself too much, let others take more trouble then.

The flight of Abdulla has already landed, on a government plane, but with no special reception ceremony. Initially, it should have been the responsibility of the Trade sector to receive him, but now due to Gao Yi, Huang Haisheng and their team have taken over this task.

We are all our own people, but when our own people get involved, that’s when things get intense. Yet Huang Haisheng and their prioritization remain the highest; no one can compete with them.

Shaman owes Gao Yi such a huge favor that even billions of US Dollars couldn’t settle it, so Abdulla, who came to deliver the money, transformed into a bringer of warmth.

Huang Haisheng sent a car to pick him up and brought him directly to Gao Yi. Around four in the afternoon, Gao Yi met with Abdulla in his own room.

No conference room was arranged, not to mention a reception room; they met in a guesthouse room. The setting might be humble, but that only made it more private.

"Hey, brother, long time no see."

Gao Yi was very enthusiastic, moving forward to embrace Abdulla. Abdulla’s face wore a hint of shame, but when he spoke, it was filled with gratitude.

"His Highness told me about this time... Thank you."

After ending the embrace with Gao Yi, Abdulla said emotionally, "I messed up this time, there were loud calls for me to take responsibility. I caused His Highness immense losses, incalculable ones, truly. I had prepared myself mentally; without you, I would have been finished."

His words were not at all exaggerated; if not for Gao Yi speaking up for him before Shaman, whether Abdulla would die or not was unknown, but his political life would definitely have ended completely.

Now, though Abdulla has resigned from all his duties at the National Intelligence Bureau, the fact that Shaman allowed him to serve as a special envoy to undertake this mission, to be in charge of some matters, means that Abdulla has merely switched tracks but definitely not met his demise.

Why meet in Gao Yi’s room if not to speak these words as soon as possible? If this were in front of many people, Abdulla could never have said these things.

"You and I are brothers, why say such things? Now the matter is almost over, just concentrate on your new job; His Highness will surely notice."

Previously, Abdulla was one of Shaman’s trusted officials; Gao Yi couldn’t say those words, but now that Abdulla was one of Shaman’s scapegoats, it was perfectly appropriate for Gao Yi to comfort Abdulla with these words.

Abdulla sighed then spoke in a low voice, "Your operations in Germany were very impressive; His Highness was very pleased. Before I left, he particularly instructed me to tell you that you did well upon seeing you."

Gao Yi smiled subtly, saying, "That’s great, that’s great. I was afraid the commotion would cause troubles for His Highness."

"To deter those scheming against His Highness, letting them know that any further plots or tricks could literally cost them their heads!"

This ’losing their heads’ isn’t just figuratively speaking; it’s literal.

Gao Yi still wore a subtle smile, turning to Abdulla saying, "You must be hungry after coming from afar; let’s go for dinner later. Um, I’ve invited Prince Harold and his son Muhan. Will there be any issue with you attending?"

Abdulla hesitated for a moment before nodding, "No problem, definitely no problem."

"That’s great, take this trip as a chance to relax, and have some fun here in the next few days."

Gao Yi was just being polite because there isn’t much to talk about one-on-one with Abdulla. The reason for meeting privately first was for Gao Yi to find out if Shaman had anything to say to him through Abdulla in private.

But now that the conversation has reached this point and Abdulla hasn’t mentioned anything, it means Shaman had nothing particular to instruct, so this meeting can come to an end.