Rebirth: Super Banking System Chapter 2480 - 2318: Announcing the Collaboration

It was afternoon.

The Floating Platform finally pulled into the Testing Base.

Following that arrival.

The crew remained on board; even during their downtime, they preferred the ship over the land. They had only been at sea for a few days, yet the idea of returning to shore held no appeal for them.

Furthermore.

The Floating Platform was remarkably steady.

Once on deck.

It felt as though one were standing on solid ground rather than a vessel. The typical swaying found on other ships was entirely absent. If one were not paying close attention, it would be easy to forget they were even afloat.

Within a short period.

The staff had developed an immense fondness for their unique working environment.

Mining was the core of their tasks.

However.

There was no requirement for strenuous human labor. There was no danger and no billowing dust clouds. Despite being technically stationed out in the wilderness, the facilities were fully equipped and left nothing to be desired.

In short.

The entire operation was far more perfect than anyone had initially dared to imagine.

...

At the exact time of docking.

The vessel handed over hundreds of tons of refined silver, with a market value close to eight hundred million RMB, to the provincial land department. This was officially recognized as their successful output.

Previously.

There had been no precedent for such a transaction.

The reason was simple.

From a strict technical standpoint.

This operation fell under the umbrella of 'illegal mining.' This designation wasn't due to any criminal intent, but rather a lack of existing legal provisions to categorize it. Consequently, it was processed as 'confiscated property.'

This penalty.

In reality, was no penalty at all.

It merely served as a convenient method for bookkeeping.

Thus.

There was no need for procedural innovation. Once processed, the materials were transferred directly to the national treasury. While over a hundred tons of silver might sound massive, the physical volume was actually quite compact, occupying only about ten cubic meters.

Nevertheless, eight separate vehicles were required for the transport.

What choice was there?

With the entire event being broadcast live, who would want to take the blame for an overloaded truck?

...

Back on the shore.

As the Floating Platform returned, two high-ranking provincial officials arrived once more to celebrate the successful trial. The test had concluded without any significant mechanical failures.

"My sincerest thanks!"

"Boss Tang, your fortune is truly extraordinary."

"It seems that prosperity follows wherever you go."

"..."

The expressions of gratitude were profuse.

After all.

Since this mine lay within their jurisdiction, the sight of a silver mine valued at one trillion RMB had left them both shocked and dazzled. They marveled in private at Tang Qing’s uncanny luck.

He just ventured out.

And discovered a treasure trove.

He was a true lucky star!

He was indeed a child of destiny.

In the span of a single week.

The silver that had been extracted was worth a staggering amount, averaging nearly a billion a day. One must consider that their entire province’s annual GDP was only two trillion RMB.

On average.

That represented about six billion per day.

Now.

Since a single mine could produce a billion daily, how could they not be ecstatic?

Regrettably.

They were already aware that the Floating Platform would not stay to continue silver mining, as it had prior commitments and was soon set to depart. This realization was tinged with a hint of disappointment.

Ah, well.

The situation.

Was actually quite favorable. Since the mine wasn't going anywhere, there was no risk of it being stolen. Mining it a year or two later made very little difference. In any case, they had already realized a substantial profit.

There was no loss at all!

...

At this juncture.

Tang Qing’s time at the site concluded with a concluding speech.

Right before he left.

He gave a routine instruction to the captain:

"I am leaving all subsequent matters in your hands."

"Understood, sir."

The captain of the Floating Platform was a seasoned veteran. Because of this, his management was efficient, backed by an exceptionally impressive resume.

He was an overseas Chinese.

Previously.

He had served with a shipping company located in Myanmar.

Thereafter.

He joined Tang’s Transportation, having been headhunted for a massive sum by Tang Kai some time ago. Now transitioning to the Floating Platform, his expertise made him a natural fit for the role.

Next.

They departed!

From Sanya.

Tang Qing hopped on a flight back to Shanghai. Chai Ren and Zheng Lin parted ways with Tang Qing in Sanya, having spent a week on the trip, originally believing they were merely there to extract some stone.

Who could have predicted.

They would end up witnessing such a major windfall.

Even now.

They felt a lingering desire for more, much like a gamer who starts without expectations but stumbles upon a rare legendary item.

Suddenly.

Their sense of anticipation skyrocketed.

Sitting on the plane.

"If we happen to strike a gold mine next, I absolutely must be there to see it," Chai Ren said with an eager expression.

Upon hearing this.

Zheng Lin gave a slight shake of his head.

"If you actually locate a gold mine, it won't be quite as simple to just walk in, considering it would be foreign territory—specifically a Myanmar gold mine. Their reserves have always been shrouded in mystery."

Hearing these words.

Chai Ren’s grin faded slightly.

"You have a point there."

Nodding in agreement.

This situation was not only frustrating for Chai Ren, but it was also a topic of global curiosity. To this day, the gold mines controlled by Myanmar’s Gold Group had never disclosed their total reserves.

The outside world was curious to the point of obsession.

By then.

Tang Qing would likely be the only one privy to the accurate figures. After all, he held a ten percent dividend right, meaning there had to be a precise, quantified number used for his calculations.

Reflecting on this.

"If Myanmar chooses not to publish the data, don't press the matter, so as not to put Tang Qing in an awkward position," Zheng Lin cautioned.

Hearing this.

Chai Ren nodded.

"Of course."

"I know better than to push."

As the conversation drifted.

Chai Ren suddenly recalled several upcoming events and laughed, "Early March is truly packed with significant milestones!"

"Oh?"

"Oasis, Huanhe, the Gold mines, and the Forbes rankings."

Once mentioned.

Zheng Lin understood immediately and followed with a grin.

"True enough."

This month.

The annual sales for Oasis and the Modulation Solution were poised to begin. Meanwhile, the annual meeting of Myanmar’s Huanhe Organization would take place as well.

The former.

Represented contracts worth hundreds of billions of dollars.

The latter.

Signified a massive economic alliance. After two years of refinement, the Huanhe Organization had fostered much deeper economic collaboration.

More and more nations were clamoring to join.

This year.

It appeared there were new member states, especially after the previous year, when through various forms of assistance from Myanmar, the member countries saw their GDP growth exceed ten percent.

Without a doubt.

They breached double digits.

Through a combination of urban development, trade, and direct investment.

Operating through these three pillars.

The local economies were significantly stimulated. Even in some nations with a smaller economic baseline, the annual GDP growth rate had soared past twenty percent.

It sounded rather exaggerated.

But.

Upon closer examination.

It was perfectly logical.

Because.

A single major urban construction project could easily amount to tens or even hundreds of billions of dollars. Construction work occurring within a nation simply must be accounted for in that country's GDP.

Therefore.

For countries whose annual GDP typically hovered around hundreds of billions, or even just 180 billion, hitting a ten percent growth rate was almost effortless, like a game.

Until now.

There were only about fifty nations globally with a GDP exceeding a trillion dollars, meaning a relatively modest investment could make the statistics for many smaller nations skyrocket.

Regarding this economic alliance.

To speak honestly.

Zheng Lin held great admiration for it, viewing it as a gold standard for poverty alleviation.

However.

Typically, poverty alleviation targeted individuals, whereas they were applying these methods to entire countries with much lower barriers to entry than institutions like the World Bank or the International Monetary Fund.

Those two.

Hmph!

They were nothing more than vampires.

...

Three days passed.

Following the final inspection.

The Floating Platform set sail. They made no effort to hide their plans, publicly announcing a formal partnership with the Myanmar Gold Group, which instantly caused a sensation.

Across the internet.

Countless netizens were stunned.

What?

Going to a foreign country to mine?

And it's a gold mine at that.

"No wonder Tang Qing is so successful; he is always planning for the future."

"Why not stick to silver mining?"

"Don't be foolish, mine silver? That silver reserve was fifteen thousand tons. Tang Qing wanted to purchase it, but now that's clearly impossible, so what would be the point of sticking around?"

"Precisely."

"The state-owned enterprises will surely take over that project."

"Sigh!"

"Mining for gold is a great move too. If he hits a large deposit, the profits will be immense, and if not, there is still a baseline value. As for the silver mine, he can always just build another platform to handle that later on."