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Wallace watched as Joe Ga calmly and solemnly expressed Central Africa's demands to the diamond company representatives.

Then the renowned journalist witnessed a scene that made him feel a bit nauseous…

Every one of the diamond company representatives protested in unison, stating they would sue Central Africa and even made threats…

They were not afraid of P·B at all, because they all had the backing of major corporations.

For a diamond mine, they had not waged a proxy war in Central Africa just once or twice.

Tens or even just thousands of dollars could raise an army to come here and start a war…

In some respects, Setaka had been propped up by them, so these people's ugly conduct was particularly blatant.

Joe Ga watched the crowd dance like possessed demons, and he gestured with his hand for Dorian and the others to get up and block the door with a cold face. Then he signaled Wallace to set up the camera…

"Gentlemen, you come from a world of democracy and freedom, so why do I only feel the blood of robbers flowing in your veins?"

"Central Africa is the top diamond producer in the world, and the diamonds flowing out of here every year create hundreds of millions of dollars in profit for your companies.

But look at the ground beneath your feet, go look at the people of Central Africa, and see what kind of lives they are living?"

With that Joe Ga looked at a Frenchman who, filled with righteous indignation, kept inciting those around him. He said with a smile, "Mister, this is the land of Central Africa, you mine here on Central African soil. Don't you need the permission of the Central African Government?

I won't discuss the issue of 'legitimacy' with you for now since Setaka is already dead.

Is it too much to ask you to sign transfer contracts for the mines with the Central African Government?

Isn't it the right of the Central African Government to demand that all diamond mines operate legally and comply with regulations?

We will establish a miners' union to ensure that the rights of the miners are not violated. Do you see any problem with that?

Gentlemen, you don't want to do anything, yet you want to take wealth away from here...

You support warlords who kill indiscriminately, just to obtain cheap minerals.

You turn a blind eye to those still struggling on the verge of subsistence, just so you can make money.

You drive them to work but don't pay them enough, you treat them as slaves,

Gentlemen, those days are over!

If you can't learn to share the profits, if you continue to ignore the needs of the people of Central Africa, if you still want to be rapacious wolves...

Then I believe there will be truly responsible businessmen who will come to invest. After all, diamonds are forever in demand, especially high-end natural diamonds. Am I right?"

Ever since Wallace lifted the camera, these people dared not speak.

Their expressions were very ugly…@@novelbin@@

In fact, Joe Ga's demands were not excessive. Resigning the mine transfer agreements and paying a sum of money is not a big deal for them.

It is not even a big deal to entrust the security of the mines to P·B.

But the union proposed by Joe Ga hit them where it hurts.

If P·B controlled the miners' union, all mines would fall into a very passive situation.

Starting operations would require paying full wages and ensuring workers' rights, and this cost increase would be outrageous.

Of course, there would definitely be room for negotiation, but wasting time and energy on this is quite strange.

What made them most uncomfortable was that everything Joe Ga said practically put him on the moral high ground.

If they shook their heads, once the footage was released by the journalists, their companies' 'eternal' diamonds would be labeled with 'greed' and 'bloodshed'. How would they do business then?

Joe Ga looked at the diamond company representatives who were as silent as cicadas in winter and nodded in satisfaction.

His approach was to avoid wasting words with them; they were illegal to begin with, so he brought all the issues into the light for the whole world to examine.

Now was the heyday of P·B. Who would dare to oppose them on the moral high ground?

In attendance were people from famous companies like Rockwell Diamonds, Petra Diamonds, Britannia-America Consortium, and Luka Diamonds, along with some speculative small mining operators.

These diamond mining companies were suppliers to luxury jewelry retailers that are well-known to everyone.

It didn't matter if they refused Joe Ga's demands. As long as Joe Ga wanted to act against them, he could use the still-rising public opinion to cause heavy damage to their parent companies, and maybe the Pirate Fund would gain even more profit from it.

Ever since Joe Ga discovered the means of 'Rule of Influence' to reap capital, many more possibilities opened up for his actions.

In any case, he would not lose!

This time P·B really showed their power. All the combat videos would be released, and these mining companies would have to think twice about confronting P·B.

Proof has already shown that proxy wars don't work very well in Central Africa anymore!

It was still that Frenchman, who raised his hand and said, "Sir, we are only business representatives for our companies. We have to report to them about some matters; we cannot make any decisions right now."

Joe Ga wasn't in a hurry. He said with a smile, "I understand, doing the right thing is always hard.

You can call your bosses. The Central African Government will give you one week."

A week from now, the Central African Government will put the diamond mines around Nova City up for bidding. If no decision is made within a week, those diamond mines will appear at the bid meeting.

Actually, the President of Central Africa prefers to find one or two large companies to consolidate all the diamond mines. This would make management easier and also create greater benefits, avoiding unnecessary waste of resources.

"As the initial miners, Central Africa has given you an opportunity... "

Joe Ga's words were like a heavy bomb dropped on the heads of these people.

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It's common knowledge that mining fields have 'veins.' The reason why so many miners have gathered in Nova City is that they know Setaka can't hold out for long, so they chose to divide all the surrounding mines to accelerate mining.

Most of those mines are connected!

Now, with these people gathering together, they can still negotiate with the Central African Government. Once the Central African Government introduces one or two super giants, the situation will change.

Those giants, for several diamond mines that have proven reserves, would offer unbelievable prices to kick them out.

This P·B's Hu Lang is truly ruthless!

He is forcing them to make a quick decision, to show enough sincerity to repurchase those diamond mines, or they will be kicked out of the game.

This is the outright use of power!

When Joe Ga doesn't want to profit from the diamond mines, his actions naturally have the endorsement of 'law' and 'morals.'

To say that he could slay gods and Buddhas if they stood in his way is an exaggeration, but any person or company that requires a bit of face simply cannot resist such tactics.

With this endorsement, he would naturally be able to seize control of that so-called 'Miners Union.'

This is real power!

Unlike Sangha Town, where everyone relies on Joe Ga to lead an industry for a good life, Joe Ga chose to get a grip on the lifeblood of the diamond industry in Nova City.

As long as he controls the people, he can control the situation, forcing these arrogant diamond capitalists to rein in their greedy facade, and bring everything back on the proper track.

This is the real reason Joe Ga declined the diamond mines as compensation. His identity dictates his actions; owning diamond mines himself would make it easy for others to criticize him if he controlled the union.

The Central African Government's annual five million US Dollar security fee is small change, but Joe Ga has the right to set security standards around Nova City, to ban all illegal armed groups. The diamond mining companies had to hire people from P·B Company to be responsible for the mines' security.

This group would not bargain with P·B just to keep the union from troubling them.

That's how the money keeps rolling in!

Once Nova City stabilizes, and the diamond mining companies conduct their business properly, the diamond trade will become a project that benefits Nova City.

A series of economic chains will bring about significant change here, and Joe Ga could do the least yet reap the most benefits!

Watching the representatives from the diamond companies pick up their phones one by one, Wallace, holding a camera, walked up to Joe Ga, aimed the lens at those guys, then turned to Joe Ga and said, "Were you prepared for this all along?"

Joe Ga squinted his eyes and said softly, "To be exact, the Central African Government was prepared.

Selling resources is not an issue, but if the selling of resources doesn't generate income for the country or change the lives of the local people, then it's a dereliction of duty by the government."

Wallace was not very interested in hearing clichés. He leaned towards Joe Ga and whispered, "Can you tell me which giant you plan to introduce to compete with them?"

Joe Ga heard this and said with a smile, "Why can't it be Central Africa itself?

Forming a company is not difficult, they have ready experience in diamond mining. It's just that in the past, Central Africa's diamond mining rights were mostly in the hands of warlords or tribes and diamond mining companies.

Now that the biggest warlord is gone, why can't the Central African Government do it themselves?

Setaka has three diamond mines with large reserves; integrating them would instantly prop up a mining company."

As he spoke, Joe Ga looked at Wallace's puzzled expression and said with a smile, "You see, Central Africa is the focus of world attention; I don't think it will be very difficult to persuade some luxury goods companies to buy clean diamonds."

As a social news reporter, Wallace almost instinctively asked, "What would you do if there's a disagreement between the union and the government-formed company?"

Joe Ga grinned and said, "Of course, the union has to protect the workers' interests. If there's a disagreement, then we go on strike and negotiate, what's the issue?

These diamond mines can make a lot of money, but if that money doesn't benefit the majority, then what's the difference between having that money and it not existing?"

Saying that, Joe Ga looked at the surprise in Wallace's eyes and said earnestly, "P·B has accepted the contract, so we have to ensure not only the local people's safety but also that their rights are not violated.

This is the foundation for all stability!

As for how crucial stability is to Nova City, I believe everyone is clear about that!

If I said I didn't like money, that would be too hypocritical, but I can tell you very seriously, compared to money, I prefer to see smiling faces...

Because when everyone's face is smiling, P·B must be making money too, as we trade in safety!"

Wallace looked at this extraordinary young man before him, pulled out a notebook, and began to write a title with a pen.

'A Contract, A Promise—The Sands of Nova City's Diamond Storm'

Wallace was unsure how things would unfold in the future, whether Joe Ga would indeed fulfill his obligations as he said. However, he felt he had to report all that he saw and heard.

No matter what others might say, at this moment, P·B was fighting for the interests of the majority, against a group of greedy mining companies!

As Wallace was outlining his story, Dorian suddenly ran excitedly to Joe Ga's side and said, "Boss, we should head back. Dragon Gecko has them by the tail now..."