I'm reborn and I'm an international student again?

Two days later, Darwin.

Shen Lang and Chen Xi stood in front of the harbor and enjoyed the sea breeze.

The monsoon brought the salty vapor from the Coral Sea, and the midday sun cast the shadows of the containers on the asphalt ground.

The cargo ship anchored in the distance was unloading a construction vehicle, and the flashing warning lights of the gantry crane drew red marks on Shen Lang's glasses.

"I won't be in the Mo Village Consulate next year. Let me help you a few more times before I'm transferred." The shadow cast by the seagull happened to cover half of Shen Lang's face.

He spoke lightly, but his fingertips unconsciously stroked the special badge on his clothes.

The general term of office of a consul is about 2-3 years. Shen Lang has been in Mo Village for more than 4 years, so it is time.

"It's like a life-and-death separation. Where will you be transferred next year? I'm afraid you'll get a promotion." Chen Xi smiled and handed the other person a cigarette.

Shen Lang did not refuse. He took the cigarette and put it in his mouth.

Staying abroad for a long time has made his leadership style somewhat different from those in China, and he has become more free and easy.

"I don't know yet!" Shen Lang shrugged.

"I'm afraid this port matter is not easy to handle."

"Why? The progress has reached 90%, and it's just the last bit. It's nothing more than a trivial matter of interest."

Shen Lang looked at Chen Xi in surprise.

"I'm not talking about whether the port lease can be negotiated this time, but I'm worried whether the Australians will go back on their word later. You also know their relationship with us." Chen Xi did not hide anything, but expressed his concerns.

He could just sell all the warehouses and get the money and leave, but Lanqiao has invested a lot of money after taking over this port. If the Australians want to take back the lease rights later, Lanqiao will probably lose a lot of money.

"Well, that makes sense. But this kind of thing cannot be changed, so it's better to just take things as they come." Shen Lang said after hesitating for a while.

Having lived in Australia for so many years, dealing with politicians every day, he knows better than anyone what is in their minds.

What Chen Xi said was not alarmist, because such things have happened in many places around the world.

It is said that foreigners value the spirit of contract, but when it comes to political issues, all that spirit of contract can be thrown aside. Because it is better to believe in God than to believe in the words of politicians.

According to the previous situation, Lanqiao Group will sign an agreement with the Northern Territory Government of Australia to obtain a 5-year lease of Darwin Port for 99 million Australian dollars, covering the port terminal and some storage facilities. This later triggered a discussion on the security of strategic assets in Australia.

After signing the agreement, the Lanqiao Group started the port upgrade project, and the main project was basically completed, with the annual throughput of the port area increased to 4000 million tons. In the following years, due to the influence of tensions, the Turkish and Australian Defense Departments re-evaluated the port lease and believed that the Lanqiao Group might pose a national security risk, which led to a series of disputes and negotiations.

This matter had no outcome until Chen Xi was reborn, and he had no idea what the final situation was.

He has successively purchased many properties and warehouses in Darwin. Now that the news of the port upgrade has been known to many people, the house prices and rents here are also skyrocketing.

In the evening, in a restaurant near the hotel.

The representative of Lanqiao Group complained while drinking a glass of wine, feeling a little depressed: "After talking for so long, you actually said that you were worried that we had other purposes. What could our purpose be? Isn't it just to transport supplies?"

Chen Xi clinked glasses with the other party. "There's nothing we can do about it. They kept emphasizing the issue of national security at the meeting this afternoon. After all, the relationship between the two sides has been tense for many years. The Turkish-Australians are worried that Darwin Port will be involved in military matters..."

"You mean they suspect us of transporting military supplies?"

"Ah."

"What should we do?"

"First of all, you have to understand the situation in Australia. Each state government has its own little ideas. In other words, they are actually willing to cooperate with you to make profits together. But things on the surface need to be done in a more attractive way, and the conditions need to be met to shut up the National Security Bureau. Now the negotiations have entered the second half, and we only need to deal with some minor issues. For example, the group's structure, that is, the Lanqiao Group must present an international attribute."

"International attributes?" Everyone was stunned when they heard this.

Seeing that they didn't understand, Chen Xi said, "You can make a special transformation like this. The parent company is the mainland Landbridge Group, the middle layer is Landbridge International HK Holdings, the executive entity is Landbridge Singapore Port Investment Co., Ltd., and the terminal entity is Landbridge Infrastructure Australia Pty Ltd."

"Australians are not fools. How could they not understand the tricks here?" someone questioned.

"This requires doing things beautifully, that is, isolating the capital chain. Of the registered capital of Singapore's subsidiary, 55% comes from a HK shell company, which is set up as a shareholder loan, in line with the Singapore Company Act's relaxed policy on debt-to-equity conversion. The remaining 45% is allocated by Singapore's investment banking department, creating the appearance of diversified capital sources. The transaction documents stipulate that all disputes shall be subject to the rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Center (SIAC) to avoid direct involvement of Chinese law in disputes. Even if Australia requests a review, the Singapore Arbitration Tribunal can make a binding technical ruling.

Next, the board of directors also needs to be international, and the subsidiary must employ multiple Singaporeans. Of course, with so many Chinese immigrating to Singapore, we can definitely find a few old acquaintances! Then we can hire some Europeans and Australians as consultants to act as peacemakers. As for the Europeans... you can find them yourself, and I will naturally help you arrange the Australian consultants.

As for the equipment and employees for the construction of the port, they are all issues that the local government is concerned about, and most of the benefits can be given to them. After the government affairs are handled well, you need to deal with the public opinion issues. It doesn't cost much to get a few former governors or former former governors as consultants to speak for you in the media. Then build good relations with local big companies and give them some port preferential conditions, and I think this matter will be done. Just like doing business in China, if you take care of all aspects, there will be no problem that cannot be solved!" Chen Xi finished his drink and said a lot.

After listening to it, the people from Lanqiao Group all thought it made sense.

"What Chen Xi said is right. I can mediate the situation with the state government, but it will be difficult to negotiate with those national departments in Australia. As long as we can't make them find an excuse, the lease of the port can be obtained." Shen Lang also echoed.

According to the previous agreement, if Chen Xi can get the two parties to reach a cooperation, he can get a 4% commission, which is the intermediary service fee. A rough estimate is more than 2000 million Australian dollars, which is also a reasonable price.

In fact, being a middleman can make money quite quickly. For example, when China National Offshore Oil Corporation acquired the OPL natural gas field in Turkey and Australia, the middleman made nearly 4000 million Australian dollars.

The agency fee for Wanda's acquisition of the Jewel Tower on the Gold Coast was over 2000 million, and the agency fee for its acquisition of the Circular Quay Apartments in Sydney was 1200 million, which works out to be 3%.

When Bi Guiyuan acquired the Mocun CBD complex, the agency fee was slightly lower, but it was still 2.7%, equivalent to about 1300 million.

Chen Xi's order involved cross-border transactions of sensitive infrastructure assets, so the fees would be a little higher. The industry charges are about 3.5%-5%. His 4% is considered a medium number, not a high price.

Of course, if Lanqiao Group fails to take over the port, then all his previous investments will be in vain. When the news comes out, the housing prices will plummet.

He regards the 2000 million Australian dollars as extra income.

Late night, hotel.

"Damn, no cigarettes." Looking at the empty cigarette box, Chen Xi complained.

He put on his coat, looked at his blushing face in the mirror, smoothed his hair and prepared to go to the convenience store.

I stood in front of the elevator and looked at my phone. It was already half past 11.

"Huh?" "Hmm?"

At this moment, a woman's soft exclamation sounded from the side. He turned around and also let out a sound of surprise.

The person standing in front of him was Shen Xinyi, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

"Why are you here?" Chen Xi spoke first.

"I'm here to inspect the project." Shen Xinyi smiled slightly.

"Port upgrade?"

"how do you know?"

"I am the middleman in charge of this project." Chen Xi shrugged.

As the two were chatting, the elevator door slowly opened.

Half an hour later.

The moonlight split the clouds over the Coral Sea, casting crisscrossing silver cracks on the beach of Darwin Harbour.

"I thought you had been engaged in real estate construction in China. I heard that Xu Yun recruited a lot of people, and Li Xin seemed to have cooperated with Hengxiao Group." As the two walked on the beach, Chen Xi tried to find topics to ease the current awkward atmosphere.

"I haven't seen you look for me since you returned to China." Shen Xinyi asked jokingly.

"I'm busy right now. I'll treat you to a meal when I return home." Chen Xi touched his nose.

"How's your relationship with Saori going? You're quite old now, are you planning on getting married?"

"Well, we have both met each other's parents, but my mother-in-law doesn't seem to like me very much. You know, I'm a foreigner after all. Saori's family situation is a bit special and they are currently encountering some troubles. Their family is a big family in the island country, and when it comes to choosing a son-in-law..." Chen Xi said as he walked, without hiding anything.

"Very good." Shen Xinyi nodded.

"What about you? Doesn't Li Xin like you? Has this guy looked for you since you returned to China?"

"I have, but I don't have any feelings for him. I just want to focus on my career now. You may see me in newspapers and magazines in the future~" Shen Xinyi said confidently.

"Oh? You sound so confident. Did you take on the design of a landmark building?"

"That's right..." Shen Xinyi snapped her fingers.

At this time, on the sea shrouded in darkness, a kayak was quietly approaching the beach.

There were three people on the boat, all wearing masks.

It wasn't long before the kayak landed at a shallow spot.

The three men jumped off the boat, pushed the kayak into a wooded area, and covered it with branches.

"Where can we find the target at this time of night?" A skinny little man among the three looked at the dark beach and muttered.

"Just pick some drunks wandering around outside and target them." Another plump man adjusted his mask.

"According to the requirements, we need to find a man and a woman who don't have a habit of drinking and don't have any serious illnesses..." said the sturdy man who was the leader of the three in a deep voice.

"Are you kidding me? There are so many requirements. Do we have to go to the hospital to give them physical examinations after we catch them?" The thin man complained.

"Just capture anyone and test them when we get back." The sturdy man said and waved his hand, signaling to set off.

Not far from the three of them, Chen Xizheng and Shen Xinyi were chatting and laughing.

"Let me tell you, that Zhijie game is very interesting, and the comments on it are all kinds of different. You can try playing SimCity, which not only has the architectural design of the buildings, but also the game NPCs and the players' feelings about the buildings..."

"Hehe, then I must have a good time." Shen Xinyi's smile was filled with tiny starlight, and when she turned around, the hem of her skirt brushed his wrist.

"Xinyi!" Chen Xi suddenly called out to the other party.

Shen Xinyi looked at his serious expression and stopped involuntarily.

The young man took a step forward, and his arms tightly wrapped around her waist like an iron chain, pulling her into his arms. Their bodies pressed tightly together, their breaths intertwined.

The moonlight sprinkled on Shen Xinyi's face, and her cheeks instantly turned red. She could clearly feel the rapid heartbeat under the other's chest, vibrating her eardrums like a drum.

Chen Xi's face slowly approached, and his warm breath sprayed on her ears, bringing a tingling sensation that made her heart tremble. Shen Xinyi's eyelashes trembled slightly, her heartbeat accelerated, her mind went blank, all her thoughts were taken away, and only the person in front of her was left. She closed her eyes and let the warm breath wrap herself, and the whole world became quiet.

Just when she thought something was going to happen, her body suddenly felt lighter and she spun around in the air before being firmly protected by Chen Xi behind her.

Shen Xinyi suddenly opened her eyes, with a hint of blur still in her eyes, and saw two men in black standing like ghosts on the beach in front of her.

Under the moonlight, Chen Xi was like an unshakable mountain, blocking her firmly behind him.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." He patted the other person's shoulder gently.

"I'm lucky. I met someone who came to my doorstep right after I got ashore. They're a man and a woman." The short man grinned, his eyes flashing with greed, like a beast that had smelled its prey.

"Hurry up, it's terribly cold at the seaside at night." The person next to him rubbed his hands and urged impatiently, then strode towards Chen Xi and Shen Xinyi.

As soon as the two came out of the woods, they ran into Chen Xi and Shen Xinyi, as if God had given them a special gift.

"There's someone behind us too." Shen Xinyi reminded in a low voice, pointing slightly behind her. Chen Xi glanced to the side, and sure enough, there was another figure not far away, but he didn't show any intention of getting closer.

It would not be difficult for him to escape, but it would be troublesome to take a woman with him.

As he turned around, the two men were approaching quickly. Chen Xi took a quick look and found that the other party had no weapons in their hands, and he immediately had a clue in his mind.

"Humph." He was always confident in his skills, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a hint of disdain. (End of this chapter)