696: Chapter 688: The Best Fit for You 696: Chapter 688: The Best Fit for You Gao Yang thought for a moment, actually not very thoroughly, and soon he let go.
Grand Ivan was definitely an invisible tycoon, that went without saying.
The only question was just how much money Grand Ivan actually had.
However, that was something people would probably never know.
What is an invisible tycoon?
A typical example is the publicly known invisible tycoons such as the Rothschild Family, the Du Pont Family, and the Wigneston Family.
Everyone knows they are wealthy, certainly wealthier than any tycoon listed on the wealthiest rankings, but no one knows just how wealthy they really are.
Another kind of invisible tycoon is the kind like Grand Ivan, an arms tycoon, or a big drug lord, those who couldn’t live out in the open.
While their names weren’t publicly known, when it came to wealth, though not equivalent to centuries-old wealthy families like the Rothschilds, they were undoubtedly wealthier than most listed on the wealth rankings.
Having too much money can become a burden, yet perhaps such a sum meant little to Grand Ivan.
Realizing this key point, Gao Yang chuckled and said, “In that case, I can expect to inherit a huge industry.”
Uriyangko laughed and said, “Of course, that goes without saying.
You and I are different.
I am stuck on Grand Ivan’s ship, unable to disembark, while what Grand Ivan has selected for you has been carefully chosen, considering you wouldn’t have any issues, otherwise, there wouldn’t be a need to be so selective.”
Gao Yang rubbed his hands together and sighed, “Happiness comes too suddenly, no, this happiness is too great, I can hardly believe it.
Just because of this one incident, have I become a billionaire?”
“Of course, the reality is right before your eyes, what more are you worried about?
Gao, to my knowledge, you’re not usually such a timid person.”
Gao Yang shook his head and said, “It’s not about being timid; I feel that everything in this world should be earned to truly provide a sense of security.
Saving Grand Ivan was indeed risky, but the reward he’s giving is so large that I always feel it’s not reliable, yes, it’s somewhat lacking in security.”
Uriyangko laughed and said, “You’re still overthinking it.
Having such a huge fortune fall into your lap is bound to feel like a dream.
However, mate, just wait and see, you’ll soon receive definite news.
You know why I’m telling you all this?
Because you need to start thinking soon about what to choose when Grand Ivan asks you what you want.”
Gao Yang began to seriously think.
Owning stock in a major shipping company meant a long-term, stable income where he wouldn’t have to manage anything, just wait for the dividends.
It was as if Grand Ivan was providing him a permanent meal ticket.
Yet, on the flip side, the cash dividends he could receive were much less compared to owning an oil field.
An oil field had its perks; once operational, it could earn hundreds of million US dollars in just two or three years.
However, it was more complex, requiring significant effort to develop.
Additionally, the industry was not very stable, especially in South Sudan.
If war broke out again in South Sudan, even if protected by force, the extracted oil couldn’t be exported, posing a much larger risk than owning shares of a shipping company.
Gao Yang began discussing with Uriyangko, and both of them felt each option had its merits, but deciding which was better was truly difficult.
As the two discussed enthusiastically, someone knocked on the door again.
After Gao Yang said, “Come in,” it was Grand Ivan and Ivan who entered.
Gao Yang jumped off the bed and, with a smile, said to Grand Ivan, “Are you feeling alright now?”
Grand Ivan’s left arm was in a sling, and he made a bent arm gesture with his right hand while laughing heartily, “Of course, no problem, I’m strong as a bear.
Thanks to the Americans, they installed a cardiac stent for me.
Actually, I should have had it done sooner, but I was always worried and reluctant.
Now, I am completely fine.”
After taking a seat on the sofa with a smile, Grand Ivan waved at Gao Yang and said, “Sit down and talk, Gao.
Ivan and I, spanning two generations of our family, owe you our lives.
I want to repay you.
Uri here, he must have told you, right?
What do you think so far?”
Gao Yang gave a dry laugh and said, “Well, I won’t bother with pleasantries, but honestly, I haven’t really decided what I want yet.”
Grand Ivan said in a deep voice, “I have money, but I can’t spend it as I wish, which is very vexing.
I can’t put you in the same situation as me, so whatever it is, it must be safe.
We cannot let anyone connect you with me, and for that, I need to tell you some things.”
After pausing for a moment, Grand Ivan continued gravely, “The shares in Dafei are very safe, but to transfer them to your name, they need to pass through at least two more hands.
This takes time, at least two to three years, maybe even four to five years.
Only when specialized personnel confirm that there is absolutely no risk involved, then the seven percent of the shares can be safely transferred to you.”
While speaking, Grand Ivan reached out for a stack of documents that Ivan, despite his injury, passed to him.
He raised them slightly, and Uriyangko took them and handed them over to Gao Yang.
After Gao Yang received the documents, Grand Ivan continued, “These documents are what I signed with South Sudan, an oil field spread out over one thousand two hundred square kilometers.
I own one hundred percent of the rights.
To transfer this to you would take less time because currently, everyone’s name on it is a Specter name that I specifically found, and the CIA hasn’t linked it to me yet.
However, just to be safe, it still needs to go through other hands, and half a year to one year should be enough.”
What Grand Ivan mentioned was precisely Gao Yang’s concern.
Take Grand Ivan and Morgan, for example, Morgan may have less money than Grand Ivan, but Morgan lives much more comfortably.
Although both earn their money through unconventional means, Morgan is in a legitimate industry and is treated as a guest of honor everywhere he goes while Grand Ivan has to hide in South Africa and still worries about being raided.
Gao Yang would rather have less money, as long as it was enough to spend, but it had to be safe.
If he took Grand Ivan’s money and then got targeted by Americans, he would not only have money with nowhere to spend it but also have to worry about not getting killed by Americans.
Being a mercenary, belonging to the small fries that the CIA simply wouldn’t notice, wouldn’t pose a problem.
But once targeted as a big fish, hiding would become difficult.
Grand Ivan had considered everything very thoroughly, so Gao Yang essentially didn’t have to worry about anything anymore.
After looking at the information in his hand, Gao Yang smiled and said, “Thank you, I really appreciate it, but I really can’t decide which is better.”
Grand Ivan laughed heartily and said, “Don’t rush, you still have a third option.”
After finishing, Grand Ivan spoke loudly, “Bring it in.”
A person carrying a briefcase then pushed the door open and entered.
After Grand Ivan signaled, the briefcase was placed directly next to Gao Yang.
“What is this?”
Grand Ivan smiled and said, “Open it and see.
Personally, I think this is the most suitable thing for you.” (To be continued.
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