551: Chapter 551 Gu Qingyi takes over as president

"Tiangang, what's going on? Why did you quietly go to Batuo City?" Oriental Chen asked.

"By Old Qin's order, I came here to purchase equipment and learn mech control technology."

Then, Shen Wengang recounted what had happened.

"Okay, I understand. You can go ahead and learn. I'll tell Brother Niu to handle the equipment," he said.

"Commander, who exactly is this Old Qin?" Shen Wengang asked curiously.

"I'm not entirely sure myself. The situation at home is complex, and it's not entirely as we understand it. You don't need to be curious and inquire; just do your job well."

"Okay, Commander, I understand."

"Mm, that's all then."

After hanging up the communication, Oriental Chen called Niu Xingwang again.

"Mr. Dongfang!"

"Brother Niu, how have things been lately?"

"Tiangang is back."

"Mm, I know. I just contacted him. Don't hold back on the equipment; give them the best, arm them to the teeth."

"Okay, I understand."

"Are there any other situations?"

"Yesterday, the Okshung Empire sent a diplomatic note, hoping to meet with you."

"Did they say what it was about?"

"No."

"Alright, reply to them that we can schedule a time for an online meeting. They can set the time."

"Okay. There's also something else I find very strange," Niu Xingwang said.

"What is it?"

"Gu Qingyi has officially taken over as the president of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce."

When Niu Xingwang evacuated from China, he did not take her with him.

Not just her, but almost all the employees of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce were not taken away.

Oriental Chen's intention at the time was that China's problems should be resolved within China.

Gu Qingyi's performance has always been outstanding, diligent and responsible, but Oriental Chen always felt she was on the periphery of the team. She was clearly a veteran figure in the Huatong Chamber of Commerce and played an important role, but her presence had always been relatively low.

Her outwardly gentle yet inwardly strong, aloof, and unassuming personality naturally gave people a feeling of 'do not approach strangers'.

Oriental Chen had always suspected her identity, even having Xiao Lin specially set up an independent 24-hour, all-angle monitoring task.

But after such a long time, there hasn't been even a tiny unexpected situation.

This, in another way, also reflects something unusual: that being normal is, in itself, abnormal.

Everyone has emotions, everyone has joys and sorrows, everyone has times when things don't go their way. But there is this one person who never makes friends, and every day, besides work, she rests and exercises alone at home. No emotional fluctuations, no unexpected situations, no sick leave, and no arguments with any colleagues. Is this a person? Even a machine probably doesn't have such a low failure rate.

This is a bit problematic.

But these are all minor details; one cannot simply conclude that a person has a problem based on these alone.

"Is that so? Her being able to take over as president is indeed unusual," Oriental Chen was a bit curious.

After the Huatong Chamber of Commerce was nationalized, the position of president was definitely a hot commodity. It's likely that quite a few people, including those with status and background, were vying for this position.

Gu Qingyi has neither status nor background, and she doesn't engage in social niceties. Is it that easy for her to rise to power?

This is almost impossible.

Given her steady personality, being a perpetual secretary would be normal.

"It seems Gu Qingyi must have a deep official background," Niu Xingwang stated his inference.

"Let's wait and see. Behind abnormal events are often ordinary reasons that we've overlooked. Keep observing; things will surface eventually."

"Okay."

"Are there any other situations?"

"The Mayans sent a message, hoping to order 20 more warships, and requested delivery within 20 days."

"Yes, I'll handle this personally. You don't need to worry about it."

"Okay!"

After cutting off communication, Oriental Chen directly contacted the Maya High Priest.

"Mr. High Priest, I'm very sorry, some things have been delayed recently," Oriental Chen said with a smile.

"Mr. Dongfang is too modest. We have already received the warships you produced; the quality is excellent, and the High Priest is very satisfied."

"I heard you want to order 20 more?"

"Yes, I wonder if Mr. Dongfang has any issues with that?"

"No problem, but the payment needs to be made first."

"Certainly, 20,000 crystals are ready and can be traded at any time."

"Alright then, but you'll still need to send someone to deliver them."

"No problem," the High Priest readily agreed.

"Alright then, that's all," Oriental Chen prepared to hang up the phone.

"Wait, Mr. Dongfang, our High Priest wants to speak with you."

"Is that so? It's an honor."

"Please wait a moment."

After the High Priest finished speaking, the screen changed, revealing an elderly person with a wrinkled face and disheveled hair.

"Hello, Mr. Dongfang, we finally meet," the High Priest said very slowly.