Upon hearing this, Evian could not help but take a deep look at Xia Ruofei. Then, he reached out his fat black hand to shake Xia Ruofei's and said in broken English, "Mr. Xia, welcome to Bonautu!"
Xia Ruofei nodded slightly and said in a tone that was neither servile nor overbearing, "Sorry for the trouble, Minister Evian!"
"It's no trouble at all. After all, we had an agreement before," Evian said with a smile. "Well then … please come in!"
Evian made an inviting gesture and let Liu Kuan and the others in.
Liu Kuan gave Benilati a look, and he immediately went up and chatted with Evian enthusiastically in Bonautu's native language.
Liu Kuan, on the other hand, quietly stayed two steps behind and walked side by side with Xia Ruofei.
Liu Kuan said to Xia Ruofei, "Mr. Xia, the reason why I said that just now was to dispel some unrealistic thoughts of the Bonautu officials. This was also a special order from the master before I left. I forgot to tell you. "
Xia Ruofei smiled and said, "I understand. Thank you, Elder Liu."
Liu Kuan's words just now were in fact intended to give Evian the illusion that Green Cloud Island was not actually out of Family Liu's control. It was just a reward given by Elder Liu to Xia Ruofei, a junior in the family.
In this way, the Bonautu officials would still be afraid. Family Liu had been plotting for so many years, constantly using Green Cloud Island's hard power, political, and economic means to make Bonautu not dare to think about taking back Green Cloud Island.
In fact, many of Bonautu's high-ranking officials had benefited a lot from this big deal with Family Liu. Later, because of the cooperation between the two sides, they continued to gain benefits. This was also an important reason why Family Liu could firmly control Green Cloud Island in his hands.
Most of Bonautu's high-ranking officials only cared about their own interests. This was evident from the exaggerated size of Evian's compared to the ordinary people. They did not care that a piece of their country's territory had been ceded.
However, if Bonautu learned that Family Liu had completely transferred the ownership of Green Cloud Island to Xia Ruofei, and that Xia Ruofei was just a slightly richer person from Huaxia and did not have the terrifying power of Family Liu, it was inevitable that they would slowly start to covet Green Cloud Island.
This was something that Elder Liu did not want to see. Since he had transferred Green Cloud Island to Xia Ruofei as a medical fee, he naturally hoped that the whole process of the handover process would be smooth Green Cloud Island. After Xia took over, Green Cloud Island would not be taken back by Bonautu.
That was why Elder Liu and Liu Kuan agreed.
Of course, Liu Kuan naturally did not forget to inform Xia Ruofei. In fact, Elder Liu had specifically asked him not to tell Xia Ruofei in advance. The reason was none other than to not give Xia Ruofei a chance to refuse.
Xia Ruofei was not a pedantic person, so he did not dislike such a strategy.
Liu Kuan also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly caught up with Evian and chatted with him in English as they walked.
The group soon arrived at Evian's large office on the ninth floor.
In fact, Xia Ruofei had already noticed when he entered the building. The interior of this office building shared by the two ministries was luxurious. It was not inferior to some of the five-star hotels in the country. In the slums of Evat Island, it was even more conspicuous.
Evian's office was also extremely luxurious. However, in Xia Ruofei's eyes, it had a strong aura of a nouveau riche.
Evian's office was very large. In fact, the entire ninth floor was divided into two. Evian and the police chief each had half. Apart from the secretary's office and the conference room, the other half of the floor was Evian's office.
The procedures for changing ownership were not complicated, and Evian personally followed up, which naturally increased the efficiency.
Soon, the procedures were completed. Evian also represented Bonautu to officially announce that the permanent ownership of Green Cloud Island was now under Xia Ruofei's name. At the same time, he also congratulated Xia Ruofei.
Evian also represented Bonautu to express his official position. Bonautu respected and acknowledged Xia Ruofei's ownership of Green Cloud Island.
Next, as long as the filing procedures were completed, Xia Ruofei's main mission for this trip would be considered accomplished.
At this moment, Xia Ruofei suddenly asked, "Minister Evian, I would like to ask if I can change the name of the island?"
Evian pondered for a moment and said straightforwardly, "Of course! You have the right! "
Xia Ruofei had already thought about it. He said directly, "I hope to change the name of Green Cloud Island to Peach Blossom Island. I wonder if the procedures will be troublesome?"
"No trouble! No trouble! " Evian said with a smile. "You just need to fill in an application form to change the name. I'll get someone to bring it over!"
Soon, Evian's secretary printed out a sample of the application form and handed it to Xia Ruofei.
Xia Ruofei followed the secretary's instructions and quickly filled out the form. The Chinese name was "Peach Blossom Island." As for the English name, Xia Ruofei still used the word "fairyland." Together, it meant "fairyland-like island." It looked quite poetic.
After all the procedures were completed, Green Cloud Island — to be precise, it should be called Peach Blossom Island from now on. Legally, Peach Blossom Island was now completely under Xia Ruofei's control.
Evian also warmly invited Liu Kuan and Xia Ruofei to lunch, but Xia Ruofei and Liu Kuan politely declined in unison. They were not used to the local food in Bonautu, and the two of them were the kind of people who hated social interactions.
Sitting at the same table with some unfamiliar people and then flattering each other was something that Xia Ruofei felt that he might not be able to get used to in his lifetime.
Liu Kuan declined Evian's invitation with the reason that there were still a lot of loose ends waiting for him on Peach Blossom Island.
At the same time, Liu Kuan took out a cash check and placed it on Evian's desk.
Evian did not even try to hide his excitement. He reached out and grabbed the cash check on the desk without a trace. Then, he opened the drawer of his desk with his right hand and put the cash check into the drawer with his left hand. During this process, Evian stole a few glances from the corner of his eye. When he saw the long string of numbers on the check, Evian was ecstatic.
Looking at his practiced manner, it was obvious that it was not his first time receiving money.
After Xia Ruofei, Liu Kuan, and Benilati bid farewell to Evian, they prepared to take the helicopter back to Peach Blossom Island.
Evian, as a minister of the country, once again personally sent the three of them downstairs. It was not until the helicopter rose into the air and flew further and further away that Evian slowly turned back and returned to the office building.
On the helicopter, Xia Ruofei asked curiously, "Uncle Liu, before we left, I saw that you gave the minister of the interior a cash check. How much money was in it? "
Liu Kuan chuckled and said, "This is an unwritten rule. Green Cloud Island … uh … Peach Blossom Island's affairs are handled by Minister of Internal Affairs Evian, so any benefits obtained belong to him. In fact, it's not much, only five thousand dollars in total. But with Bonautu's economic status, it's still a huge sum. "
Xia Ruofei could not help but be a little speechless. This corruption was all out in the open! There were several people in the office just now, including Evian's subordinates and secretaries, but he did not hide it at all.
Xia Ruofei felt that Bonautu's country was rotten to the core. Maybe it would fall into civil strife in the near future, and then Peach Blossom Island …
Liu Kuan seemed to have guessed Xia Ruofei's thoughts. He smiled and said, "Mr. Xia, we don't have to worry about Bonautu's internal affairs. In fact, Family Liu has been in charge of Green Cloud Island for more than ten years, and Bonautu has been in power three times. No matter who is in power, and no matter who is in charge of the affairs of Green … Peach Blossom Island, our permanent ownership transfer agreement is still valid."
Liu Kuan paused and continued, "In fact, the reason is very simple. Bonautu's interests in all aspects are tied to our Family Liu. If they fall out with us, Bonautu will fall into famine and endless war. No ruler dares to take this risk, so you can rest assured! "
Xia Ruofei smiled and said, "This is using economic means to the extreme! The people who are in charge of such a grand project are really amazing! "
Liu Kuan also showed a proud expression and said, "Since the beginning of the plan more than ten years ago, all the affairs of Green Cloud Island have been personally directed by the master!"
"Liu Kuan, you're not getting old!" Xia Ruofei gave him a thumbs up.
The transfer of the permanent ownership of the island went very smoothly. Bonautu was very cooperative, and there were no accidents, so everyone was in a very good mood. They talked and laughed along the way, and soon Xia Ruofei and the others returned to Peach Blossom Island in the Super Jaguar helicopter.
Xia Ruofei stayed on Peach Blossom Island for a day.
The main thing was that Liu Kuan had to deal with the personnel, projects, and other issues.
So after Liu Kuan got off the helicopter, he began to get busy. He kept looking for people to talk to, and at the same time, the plan for the personnel's evacuation was getting better and better.
That night, Liu Kuan ordered Liu Qingfeng to prepare a sumptuous banquet. On the one hand, it was to invite Xia Ruofei, and on the other hand, it was actually a "farewell dinner" for everyone.
Some of the project employees who were determined to return home early drank a lot at the banquet. They had worked here for at least a few years, and at most a dozen years, and already had deep feelings for the island.
The banquet was very noisy, but Xia Ruofei, who always liked to be quiet, did not leave early. He still stayed at the banquet site patiently.
Xia Ruofei actually felt a little guilty. If Green Cloud Island did not contain the natural Taixu Mystical Clear Formation, he was afraid that he would not be so determined to take the ownership. Evian also warmly invited Liu Kuan, Xia Ruofei, and the others to lunch, but Xia Ruofei and Liu Kuan tactfully declined in unison. They were not used to the local food in Ponautu, and the two of them were the kind of people who preferred social interaction.
Sitting at the same table with some unfamiliar people and then flattering each other, Xia Ruofei felt that he might not be able to get used to this kind of thing in his life.
Liu Kuan declined Evian's invitation on the grounds that there was still a lot of work waiting for him to finish on Peach Blossom Island.
At the same time, Liu Kuan took out a cash check very naturally and placed it on Evian's desk.
Evian did not even try to hide his excitement. He reached out and grabbed the cash check on the desk without a trace, then opened the drawer of his desk with his right hand, and put the cash check into the drawer with his left hand very naturally. During this process, Evian stole a few glances from the corner of his eye. When he saw the long string of numbers on the check, one could imagine the ecstasy in his heart.
Looking at his practiced manner, it was obvious that this was not his first time receiving money.
After Xia Ruofei, Liu Kuan, and Benilati bid farewell to Evian, they prepared to take the helicopter back to Peach Blossom Island.
Evian, as the country's minister, once again personally sent the three of them downstairs until the helicopter rose into the air and flew further and further away, finally turning into a black dot on the horizon. Only then did Evian slowly turn around and return to the office building.
On the helicopter, Xia Ruofei asked curiously, "Uncle Liu, before we left, I saw that you gave a cash check to the Minister of the Interior? How much money is in it? "
Liu Kuan chuckled and said, "This is an unwritten rule. Green Cloud Island … uh … Peach Blossom Island's affairs are managed by Minister of Internal Affairs Evian, so any benefits obtained belong to him. In fact, it's not much, only five thousand dollars in total. But with Bonautu's economic status, it's still a huge sum of money. "
Xia Ruofei could not help but be a little speechless. This corruption was right out in the open! There were several people in the office just now, including Evian's subordinates and secretaries, but he did not hide it at all.
Xia Ruofei felt that Bonautu's country was rotten to the core. Perhaps it would fall into civil strife in the near future, and then Peach Blossom Island …
Liu Kuan seemed to have guessed Xia Ruofei's thoughts. He smiled and said, "Mr. Xia, we don't have to worry about the internal affairs of Bonautu. In fact, in the past ten years that Family Liu has controlled Green Cloud Island, Bonautu has been in power three times. No matter who is in power, and no matter who is in charge of the affairs of Green … Peach Blossom Island with us, our agreement to transfer the permanent ownership of the island is still valid."
After a pause, Liu Kuan continued, "In fact, the reason is very simple. Bonautu's interests in all aspects are tied to our Family Liu. If they fall out with us, Bonautu will fall into famine and endless war. No ruler dares to take this risk, so you can rest assured! "
Xia Ruofei smiled and said, "This is using economic means to the extreme! The person who is in charge of this grand project is really amazing! "
Liu Kuan also showed a proud expression when he heard this. He said, "Since the beginning of the plan more than ten years ago, all the affairs of Green Cloud Island have been personally directed by the Master!"
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