However, no matter how influential Gideon Sacks was in the future, favonovel.com was a nobody that no one paid attention to now.
Gideon was obviously flustered and nervous at how Jasper treated favonovel.com 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 am. 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 as favonovel.com chuckled dryly.
Seemingly sensing how his enthusiasm was making Jasper feel uncomfortable, 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 favonovel.com spoke.
Gideon hurriedly agreed before saying carefully, “Mr. Sacks, there’s something that I…”
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, favonovel.com 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 favonovel.com walked over to Jasper and politely handed favonovel.com 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 favonovel.com 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 of City, favonovel.com 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 favonovel.com and praised him!
Jude’s chest puffed out several inches more as favonovel.com said happily, “Thank you for the praise, Mr. Laine.”
As Jasper gazed at Woods Sr.’s grinning face, favonovel.com could not help but be reminded of Woods Jr., who would become a nobody after favonovel.com 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 favonovel.com 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 favonovel.com heard that.
Privately?
He was the only outsider present now, so favonovel.com was giving a hint at favonovel.com to leave, wasn’t be?
What pissed Gideon off even more was that favonovel.com had taken the words right out of his mouth. Although favonovel.com was so angry that favonovel.com wanted to 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 favonovel.com 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 favonovel.com 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 favonovel.com 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 favonovel.com 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 favonovel.com could not be forceful in dealing with this matter upon noting Jasper’s expression and tone. Hence, favonovel.com immediately replied, “No, no. I’m just no 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 favonovel.com 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 to host the economic forum. We’ll discuss this later.”
