Xiao Ma Ge was now completely relaxed...

Facing Joe Ga's joke, he shook his head with a smile and said: "Hu Lang, I still don't understand why you want to invest in Crete.

You handed over the most profitable casino to Albert II, and then chose to shoulder the debt for Greece when they were in dire straits...

What exactly are you after? Does Crete have gold?"

Joe Ga stood up nonchalantly and said: "All the major issues have been discussed. Let's go out for a walk. I've owned this mansion for several years but have never stayed here."

Xiao Ma Ge stood up, threw his tie and suit jacket onto the sofa, and followed Joe Ga, saying with a laugh: "You have to answer my question, I'm so curious!

If I knew what you were thinking, maybe I could bring you back to France..."

Joe Ga laughed heartily as he walked and said: "Bro, you're blinded by those big projects...

Did you know that I asked my brother to send a letter to the French Ministry of Commerce to purchase grain and beef and mutton?"

Xiao Ma Ge was momentarily stunned, then said helplessly: "You're right, I really didn't know..."

Joe Ga walked into the living room, seeing several ladies chatting, including Mia who had come, and Dorian's sister Martina, both looking at their idols with admiration.

Seeing Nis notice him and wanting to stand up, Joe Ga quickly gestured for them to continue, then waved to Qiao Liang and Kiplas before heading towards the mansion's backyard with Xiao Ma Ge without waiting for them to catch up...

Perhaps due to the climate, the mansion's backyard lacked the palm trees commonly seen by the sea. The large seafront courtyard consisted of a vast lawn and some decorative shrubs.

Joe Ga stepped onto the soft lawn, sighing comfortably, then slowed his pace as he walked, saying to Xiao Ma Ge: "Crete is something I envision as a trade hub. You should know what I've done in Yemen.

Now I've secured Mukalla and Bossosa...

I've organized a trade network spanning several underdeveloped countries. If you're willing to support me later, this network can extend to several West African countries."

Seeing Xiao Ma Ge's puzzled expression, Joe Ga smiled and said: "Don't worry, I have no intention of competing with you in West African trade. In fact, we have no core trade conflicts because I deal in basic necessities.

These low-value-added goods aren't your preferred items.

P·B's unique positioning allows me to bypass some restrictions and supply sanctioned countries with resources to profit.

You should know, I did quite well in Iraq!

France is the world's second-largest grain exporter, so I thought if you're willing, we could cooperate in this area.

The United Nations provides significant aid to Third World countries every year, with grain being the most important. But realistically, this aid grain rarely reaches those in need.

So I..."

Xiao Ma Ge, as the President of France, clearly wasn't keen to hear about countries superficially complying with the UN. He glanced back at Qiao Liang beside him and said with a smile: "You're right, Jia Liang Trade's transaction volume is astounding, and the grain and beef and mutton trade stimulates French agriculture.

As long as you can promise this grain won't enter West Africa, I'll discuss it with the agricultural ministry...

That's not important, Hu Lang, the sales channels you've established are enviable. Now you want to expand this trade network into West Africa. I personally have no objections.

However, I'm a bit puzzled. The profits from low-end goods don't seem sufficient to support such a massive investment."

Joe Ga smiled without saying a word. As the President of France, Xiao Ma Ge undoubtedly had political wisdom, but he exhibited the typical European naïveté on detailed issues.

Buying grain and beef and mutton from France, especially in massive amounts like one or two billion, would inevitably lead to internal production increases.

Increased production would inevitably create new production and processing chains within France, providing a livelihood for many relying on this industry chain.

This is not merely a simple procurement but could rapidly generate new growth in agriculture, fertilizer raw materials, livestock, and slaughter industries.

For Xiao Ma Ge, this translates to votes, and for P·B holding the orders, this represents leverage.

Following the typical European-American development via loans approach, if one day Mr. Joe was dissatisfied and withdrew the orders, thousands could be in dire trouble!

In France's political climate, protests would occur at the Elysee Palace even if only a few thousand went bankrupt.

This is the power mutation spurred by purchasing power!

Joe Ga didn't delve into this issue with Xiao Ma Ge. Glancing at Kiplas, he smiled and shrugged, saying: "Do you want to know how I make money?

You might have forgotten I own a bank. I'm trying to get the countries within the trade network to take action, utilizing foreign trade to drive internal development and then expand export scales.

They are all underdeveloped. Besides raw materials and energy, they have some industries like fisheries, livestock, agriculture, coffee, and tobacco.

These will all be consumed within the trade network, and I'll find buyers for the surplus."