Becoming Rich with Daily Scavenging APP-Chapter 383: Decommissioned Submarines

After parting with Wu Changxun, Chen Yiyang first found a Bangkok City Government official to inquire about the issue with Marte Bubble’s store not being able to open in Bangkok.

This Thai official was named Rabbi, around forty years old, and quite courteous.

After understanding Chen Yiyang’s issue, he went outside to make a call to inquire about the details.

More than an hour later, he returned.

"You didn’t record that, did you?"

"No, rest assured." Chen Yiyang understood the official’s concern.

"Your store is indeed being targeted, but it’s not someone from the military. It’s someone with certain connections to the military."

Chen Yiyang got it; this was a local influential figure with connections.

"Can you act as a mediator and arrange for me to talk to him?"

"I’ll ask."

Rabbi went out to make another call and soon returned.

"The other party said a meeting is possible, but the location must be determined by him, and you can’t bring anyone else."

Dammit.

Chen Yiyang was furious; this business negotiation was being handled like a damn gangster meeting.

"Give me the phone; I’ll talk to him myself."

"Sure." Rabbi used his phone to dial a number and then handed the phone to Chen Yiyang.

Soon, there was a voice speaking Thai on the other end.

"Speak Chinese!" Chen Yiyang shouted directly, "If you can’t even speak Chinese, there’s no need to talk to me!"

In Thailand, Thai is, of course, the official language.

But Bangkok, being a prime choice for backpackers and retirees from the West, has a very high level of English proficiency.

If this person was genuinely interested in negotiating with Chen Yiyang, they would at least speak English.

Starting off in Thai obviously showed an intent to intimidate Chen Yiyang.

Chen Yiyang could withstand this and immediately demanded that the other party speak Chinese.

This was not about language; this was about establishing who was more dominant.

Of course, Chen Yiyang wasn’t afraid of this local figure and had the confidence to back up his stance.

Because many European and American tourists like to visit Thailand, some wealthy individuals hire bodyguards in Thailand for safety reasons.

The international travel agency that cooperated with Chen Yiyang had a team of armed bodyguards in Thailand.

Yes, Thailand allows citizens to legally own guns.

That travel agency simply hired a group of locals and also brought over some white retired soldiers who naturalized in Thailand and obtained gun permits.

Right now, outside this government-receiving hotel, there were already five armed bodyguards hired by Chen Yiyang.

Chen Yiyang truly had no fear of a small local figure.

The person on the other end was clearly intimidated by Chen Yiyang’s words and, after a long pause, spoke in English, "Who are you? Do you know who I am?"

"Why don’t you find out who I am first? You want fifty percent of the shares; I could bring a team of international mercenaries to Thailand and bury you alive without spending that much."

After speaking, Chen Yiyang hung up the phone immediately.

The Rab who was hosting Chen Yiyang clearly understood Chinese.

After listening to the conversation between Chen Yiyang and the other party, he became flustered and stuttery.

"By the way, sir, do you need any more services?"

"No, nothing." Chen Yiyang shook his head, "But I came to Thailand for another matter, which is to acquire General Motors’ Rayong Automobile Factory here. Can you arrange a tour of the factory for me when the time comes?"

"Rayong Province is not in Bangkok, it’s over a hundred kilometers from Bangkok. But I can arrange for an official from Rayong Province to host you."

"Sure." Chen Yiyang nodded.

The hotel Chen Yiyang stayed at in Bangkok was the Capella Hotel, considered one of the top four luxury hotels in Bangkok.

Of course, compared to hotels back home or in Europe, the prices here, even for a presidential suite, are very cost-effective.

However, in Thailand, when staying at a hotel, the landscape and facilities are secondary.

The main thing is to check if the hotel offers good massage services.

After checking in, Chen Yiyang was leisurely strolling towards his hotel room.

Suddenly, someone called his name in English.

Chen Yiyang turned his head.

Wasn’t that Schaefer?

Chen Yiyang immediately hugged the man warmly.

"I didn’t expect to meet you here. What brings you here?" Schaefer asked first.

"I’m here to buy an auto factory." Chen Yiyang answered simply.

"Your business just keeps getting bigger and bigger." Schaefer said with a big smile.

Chen Yiyang knew Schaefer too well.

It was clear that besides flattering him, Schaefer was also boasting about himself.

In other words, Schaefer must have come to Thailand for a major deal.

"You wouldn’t be here to sell arms, would you?" Chen Yiyang joked with Schaefer, "Otherwise, why would someone of your status make the trip?"

"You guessed it right." Schaefer said without hiding anything, "I’ve been staying in Thailand for almost two months, ever since we parted ways in Brazil, and I’ve been here ever since. Finally, the deal is done."

Originally, Chen Yiyang was hesitant to ask Schaefer about what big business he had concluded.

But unexpectedly, Schaefer couldn’t help but reveal, "Six submarines, all six retired German navy submarines, I sold them to the Thai military. I can’t even imagine how much commission I’ll get once the contract is signed."

"Damn." After hearing Schaefer’s words, Chen Yiyang couldn’t help but swear.

Six submarines, that’s indeed a massive deal.

It’s estimated that the profit from just one submarine surpasses the profits from all the military trade Chen Yiyang has done with all-terrain vehicles, robotic dogs, and drones combined.

"Where’s your room? Let’s go have a seat." Schaefer and Chen Yiyang went to the presidential suite booked by Chen Yiyang.

After sitting in the living room, Schaefer urged Chen Yiyang to quickly order two massage services.

"You’ve closed such a big deal, and you’re still freeloading on my massage service?"

"I spent my own money to close this deal." Schaefer replied, "I’ve nearly exhausted my savings for this transaction."

"How could a deal like this require you to fork out money in advance?" Chen Yiyang was curious. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

"A few months ago, a German friend of mine in Thailand told me that because neighboring countries around Thailand have been massively developing their submarine capabilities in recent years.

The sea areas around Thailand are filled with submarines from other countries, so the Thai military planned to spend some money to buy a batch of submarines to strengthen their naval power."

"Then why are they buying retired submarines?" Chen Yiyang was curious.

The countries around Thailand have decent military strength.

Thailand is not exactly a country short on cash.

Buying submarines to contend with neighboring countries, even downgraded modern submarines, would be better than retired ones, right?