However, no matter how influential Gideon Sacks was in the future, he was a nobody that no one paid attention to now.
Gideon was obviously flustered and
nervous at how Jasper treated him so
graciously.
“Mr. Laine, you’re my idol!”
The first sentence that left Gideon’s
mouth nearly made Jasper pass out.
‘Bro, you’re several decades older than I a m. I don’t think it’s entirely suitable for you to practically be drooling at me and talking to me this way in public.’
“Mr. Sacks, you’re too kind,” Jasper said a s he chuckled dryly.
Seemingly sensing how his enthusiasm was making Jasper feel uncomfortable 1 Gideon hurriedly said, “Mr. Laine, please don’t take it the wrong way. But I really need to express my admiration for your business management skills and wisdom. You managed to expand JW Company from a small, unknown company to where it stands now in just a few years. Could there be anyone who’s not in awe?”
Jasper was tired of listening to the same
ass-kissing spiel.
However, it still felt pretty good when Mr.
Sacks said it to him.
“To be fair, I got a lucky break. We’re
currently in a time where various
industries in the country are expanding
rapidly. Earning money isn’t that difficult
as long as you’re willing to be a little
brave and smart.”
Jasper smiled humbly and waved his arms.
as he spoke.
Gideon hurriedly agreed before saying
carefully, “Mr. Sacks, there’s something
that L…”
Gideon was in the middle of his sentence
when a plump, energetic man walked
towards them.
A rare sort of gung ho energy seemed to
flow from the man’s movements, and the
reason why it was rarely seen in an
average person was that it was something
that could only be cultivated through
being disciplined in an army..
Jude Woods from Millenia Group was here.
Millenia Group was established in 1988
while Jude was a boss with several billion
dollars to his name.
Gideon could not compete against Woods,
be it in terms of status or money.
Thus, when Gideon caught sight of Jude, h
e immediately held his tongue.
He was smart enough to step aside, but
still gazed at Jude with a slightly
indignant look.
However, Jude did not realize a dramatic
act was happening in Gideon’s mind as he
walked over to Jasper and politely handed
him his name card. He was just about to
introduce himself when Jasper smiled and
said, “I know you. You’re Mr. Woods from
Millenia Group,” as he took the card.
Jude asked in astonishment, “Mr. Laine,
you know who I am?”
Millenia Group was starting to grow in
fame, but most of their power still lay
within the southeast provinces. They had
not even started exerting their influence
across the northern provinces, much less
Waterhoof City, which was one of the
most affluent places in the world.
After Jude had taken out a loan at the bank
and spent three nights camping out on
porches before arriving at Waterhoof City,
he had mentally prepared himself to be
treated as a nobody.
He had not expected Jasper to correctly
identify his name and background.
Jasper smiled and said, “Millennia Group
owns several shopping complexes in
Raydon and Daswon. Millenia Group’s
business model is something not often
seen in the country, as they focus on
commercial real estate and cultivating a
central shopping district in cities. It’s a
good idea, and time has proven that
Millenia Group is doing well. It’s not that
weird that I’ve heard of you.”
Jude felt amazing upon hearing what
Jasper said, especially after being treated
like a nobody all day long.
So what if no one else knew him? None of
that mattered so long as Mr. Jasper Laine
knew him and praised him!
Jude’s chest puffed out several inches
more as he said happily, “Thank you for
the praise, Mr. Laine.”
As Jasper gazed at Woods Sr.’s grinning face, he could not help but be reminded of Woods Jr., who would become a nobody after he returned to the country in the future.
“Your son is furthering his studies
overseas, right?”
Jude had no idea why Jasper was suddenly talking about his son and was visibly stunned before he instinctively nodded and said, “Yes.”
“Not bad.”
Jasper grinned and patted Woods Sr. on the shoulder. “Keep up the good work. I’ve got my eye on you.”
“Mr. Laine, there’s something I would like to discuss with you in private. I was wondering if you could spare me the time?” Jude suddenly asked.
Gideon’s face turned a delicate shade of
green when he heard that.
Privately?
He was the only outsider present now, so he was giving a hint at him to leave, wasn’t he?
What pissed Gideon off even more was
that he had taken the words right out of
his mouth.
Although he was so angry that he wanted t o kick the fatty, Gideon arranged his features into an understanding smile and said to Jasper, “Mr. Laine, I see a friend of mine over there. I’m going to go say hi to them.”
“Feel free,” Jasper said as he smiled
pleasantly.
After Gideon left, Jasper said to Jude, “Mr. Woods, we don’t have much time left as the forum is about to begin. Please make whatever you have to say to me short.”
Jude’s military background meant he did not like to drag things for longer than they needed to either. He did not find Jasper’s choice of words inappropriate, but rather, felt that they resonated deeply with him.
He said while nodding, “Well, I believe you know that I’m from Raydon province, Mr. Laine. I heard there was a
misunderstanding between you and
Grandland Corporation?”
Jasper had a half-smile on his face as he gazed at Jude and asked, “Why, Mr. Woods, are you trying to make peace?”
Jude’s roots were back in Raydon, and the power both he and his wife’s family held there was one of the main reasons why Jude had been able to rise through the ranks so quickly. Thus, Jasper was not the slightest bit surprised that Jude had connections with the Habers family, the local tyrant family in Raydon.
Jude was smart. He had unlocked multiple secrets of life and knew he could not be forceful in dealing with this matter upon
noting Jasper’s expression and tone.
Hence, he immediately replied, “No, no. I’m just on good terms with the Habers family, and they begged me to help put in a good word for them to you, Mr. Laine. I found the request difficult to refuse since we’re friends, and I thought it would be wise to bring it up to you as it’s quite an important matter.
“The Habers family wants you to know that they’ll do their best to have all your
needs met. That’s what they’ve said and what I’ve quoted. Moreover, they wanted me to bring you a piece of news. Several trading companies have come to Raydon and gotten in contact with grain
producing companies both big and small over the past few days to purchase large amounts of food. It seems that all these trading companies have some form of offshore assets.”
Jasper frowned when he heard that.
It seemed that Soros was not just messing around in the stock market. He had also begun butting into actual trading activities.
“Was it a large number?” Jasper asked.
Jude smiled bitterly and said, “That I’m
not sure. You’ll need to confirm it with
someone from the Habers family, Mr.
Laine.”
Jasper gave Jude a long, knowing look before saying, “Time is almost up. I have t o host the economic forum. We’ll discuss this later.”
