I'm reborn and I'm an international student again?

After completing the check-in procedures, Chen Xi called everyone to his room.

"Don't run around, don't run around, don't run around. I'll say it three times because it's important. If you need to go out, you have to let me know first." Chen Xi said with a serious face.

“Xiao Chen, I just talked to that hotel manager for a long time. He’s also Chinese, and he said there would be armed escorts to pick us up and drop us off. There’s no need to be so nervous,” Zou Huajian retorted.

"Mr. Zou, often your fellow countrymen are more dangerous than foreigners when you're abroad. Most of the people who scam you are your so-called fellow countrymen. Your nephew is also an international student; you can ask him." Chen Xi replied bluntly.

Upon hearing this, Zou Zhi tugged at his uncle's clothes and nodded.

In contrast, although Zou Zhi talked as much nonsense as his uncle, he still superficially agreed to whatever Chen Xi said.

"Hmph, I've built such a large business in China, I've met all sorts of people. I even supplied goods to Mr. Xu of Hengxiao Group, which cost hundreds of millions in materials. Mr. Xu even said over drinks that he'd let me handle all the overseas orders from now on... I just haven't been abroad much. If I can't even trust my own compatriots abroad, do you think I should trust foreigners more?" Zou Huajian didn't want to lose face in front of a group of young people, so he muttered to himself.

Chen Xi sneered inwardly.

With your meager wealth, you've actually drunk with the Xu family?
Hengxiao Group has countless suppliers; you're just a nobody among them. Forget drinking, you probably haven't even met the Xu family.

"Alright, I already told you the precautions when we came. Be careful not to get scammed or robbed..." Chen Xi repeated.

The reason he said so much was because he was going to meet other people later and didn't want anything to happen to these guys.

At this moment, in Guangdong Province, thousands of miles away, at the Tianhe Stadium in Yuezhou.

The stadium was packed with people, and fans wearing jerseys with the team's name on them were shouting wildly.

"Su Ning! Su Ning!"

"Hengxiao! Hengxiao!"

The Su Province Shuntian team was not acquired by Su Ning at this time in the previous life, but Chen Xi's rebirth led to the team being renamed Su Ning ahead of schedule.

Although Jiangsu Province has a decent football team, its overall level is still inferior to that of Guangdong Province.

Su Ning and Hengxiao had previously played a match in Qinhuai City. Despite having the home advantage, Su Ning was still defeated by Hengxiao in a last-minute goal. This made Zhang Yuandong very embarrassed, and he was also privately subjected to a barrage of insults from the Qinhuai City fans.

"Mr. Zhang, I already told you not to come to the stadium. If the fans can't control their emotions, it could be dangerous..." Xu Jia stood triumphantly in the stands, pointing at the two teams on the field.

Zhang Yuandong, standing to the side, sneered: "The team had just completed the acquisition, and there were some deficiencies in training and preparation. If it weren't for the good luck of your Evergrande's foreign players, we wouldn't have lost."

"Oh dear, you guys lost at home. This time it's our Hengxiao's home ground, I think the result was already decided. Last time the score was 0-1, I think this time we can score at least 3 goals!" Xu Jia held up three fingers and waved them in front of Zhang Yuandong in a cheeky manner.

"Hehe, Mr. Zhang, how come you still have the mind to watch football? I heard you were utterly defeated by the foreigners in the grain and oil market. Are you trying to regain your face on the football field?"

"Haha, wasn't Mr. Zhang also completely overwhelmed by Alibaba in the e-commerce field? They can't even handle a domestic tech company, so they seem to be no match for me."

The game on the court was intense, and the two players on the stage were also exchanging words.

After finally making it to halftime, neither side had managed to score a single goal, which made Xu Jia on the sidelines look rather embarrassed, because he had previously boasted that he would score more than three goals against the opponent.

"Mr. Xu, where are the three balls you mentioned?" Zhang Yuandong took a sip of water and smiled as he held up his fingers.

"There's still the second half, Mr. Zhang, why are you so anxious about losing?"

"Hehe, I bet you won't be able to score a single goal today. Did Hengxiao go to the Chinese Football Association for further training? His legs are probably a bit weak."

"How about we make a bet and see who wins this game?"

"What are you gambling?"

"I heard that Su Ning is planning to enter the health, photovoltaic and new energy fields next year, which is similar to our Hengxiao's industries. We can share some things, just as an exchange and cooperation of technology and experience..." The Xu family revealed their true purpose at this moment.

He didn't come here today just to watch the game with Zhang Yuandong out of boredom; he certainly had ulterior motives.

"This..." Zhang Yuandong hesitated upon seeing this.

"Mr. Zhang, you're not afraid to gamble, are you? If you're not, then forget it. Just pretend I was joking." Xu Jia shrugged.

The surrounding business owners covered their mouths and chuckled, making Zhang Yuandong quite embarrassed.

In truth, Zhang Yuandong was well aware that although his team was quite strong, it had only been acquired recently. Facing the established team Evergrande and the powerful foreign players brought in by the Xu family, the chances of winning were not high.

Besides, this is Evergrande Elementary School's home ground; who knows what kind of trouble might be brewing here?

However, out of consideration for his pride, and because Xu's words were still quite offensive, Zhang Yuandong decided to take a gamble.

He nodded and agreed, then quickly took out his phone to contact the coach and have him make various promises to the team.

As the saying goes, a generous reward will surely bring forth brave men. Even the worst team can unleash amazing strength if you provide the money.

“Mr. Zhang is such a straightforward person. Actually, there’s nothing wrong with this. Winning or losing benefits us all. For example, the health retail business on the Su Ning platform that you’re postponing next year could be used to sell our Hengxiao’s oxygen machines. And the health and wellness city you mentioned investing billions in could also be done in conjunction with our Hengxiao’s nursing homes…” The Xu family rubbed their hands together and began discussing the details.

Zhang Yuandong scoffed inwardly upon hearing this.

Everyone knows you're trying to use us to drive up the stock price. All this talk of cooperation is just a ploy to cash out by stepping on Su Ning.

The second half began quickly, and time ticked by. Although the Xu family had secretly spoken to the coach, Hengxiao failed to score a single goal against the exceptional performance of Su Ning's team.

This made the Xu family members in their seats feel extremely uncomfortable.

"Oh dear, Mr. Xu. It's been 50 minutes already. You're not planning to score three goals in the last 20 minutes, are you? It would be more like that if you brought in those guys from Barcelona." Zhang Yuandong chuckled as he looked at the man who had proposed the bet.

"Don't rush, we won the last round with a last-minute winner. Even if we can't score three goals, we can still win by scoring just one," Xu Jia said, feigning composure.

In reality, the outcome of popular football matches is generally related to the strength of the teams, but the final result depends on the decisions of the major betting companies. The two team owners have absolutely no control over the match.

In the 56th minute, Su Ning's defender lost his position, the goalkeeper's view was blocked, and the foreign player from Evergrande scored.

"Haha, a goal!" Xu Jia excitedly stood up from his chair and cheered. Zhang Yuandong, standing to the side, had a gloomy face because he had just mocked the other party, and only 6 minutes later he had been thoroughly humiliated.

"Mr. Zhang, don't worry, there's still so much time left, scoring two more won't be a problem! Our Hengxiao team recently went to the Chinese Football Association to learn from them. They have plenty of sea cucumbers there, which has greatly improved the team's physical fitness." Xu Jia proudly danced on the spot.

As the game ticked by, with only one minute remaining (excluding injury time), Zhang Yuandong closed his eyes.

Then, a miracle happened in the next second.

Su Ning's Croatian foreign player scored with a header, making the score 1-1.

"Goal! Goal! Long live Su Ning!" A shout from the stadium reached Zhang Yuandong's ears. He suddenly opened his eyes and began to dance around, mimicking the Xu family's movements.

"Hahaha! Goal!" Zhang Yuandong was happier than anything else at this moment.

Even making hundreds of millions in business wouldn't excite him more than now.

There were only a few minutes of stoppage time left, and the game ended abruptly.

After looking at the final score, Xu Jia and Zhang Yuandong exchanged a glance and then gave each other a wry smile.

"I thought Hengxiao would win again this time," Xu Jia muttered.

Zhang Yuandong also shook his head: "Su Ning's odds were very high before, and I thought the major bookmakers were preparing for an upset, but I didn't expect it to turn out like this."

The two spoke in hushed tones, so low that the people around them couldn't hear them at all. The bosses were still talking about the exciting goal they had just scored.

"Oh dear, this football match is still undecided. We can bet on something else." After leaving the stadium, Xu Jia and Zhang Yuandong said this in a private room at a restaurant.

"Still gambling? What are you gambling on?" Zhang Yuandong was a little confused.

The match is already over, and there are no more games between Evergrande and Su Ning. Are they going to gamble on health and new energy-related things?
"I heard that Chen was the one who suggested you acquire Shuntian, and the two of you even have business dealings in Australia. What a coincidence, I also have business dealings with him," Xu Jia said slowly, lighting a cigar.

"What exactly are you trying to say?" Zhang Yuandong frowned; he didn't quite understand.

"Young Chen has gone to Africa now. The country has put forward the Silk Road policy, and that's a huge opportunity. You should know very well what life is like for Africans; the conditions are quite harsh. Food and home appliances are in high demand there. I know one of his purposes in going there is to help Su Ning open up the market there, and so do I. How about we see who makes more money there? But this will take a long time, and it just so happens that Su Ning hasn't even started in new energy and health yet..." The sly Xu family member began to change tactics.

Zhang Yuandong felt conflicted.

How does this guy know so much about my affairs? It seems he's been plotting against Su Ning for a long time.

Hmph, I'd like to see what this guy is up to.

Africa.

Having finished explaining the situation, Chen Xi was currently in a factory warehouse.

A short, bald man in a suit was bowing and scraping before him: "Mr. Chen, this is what happened. The north is no longer safe. The rebels are burning, killing, and looting everywhere. Many factories have stopped operating, and many people have begun to flee here."

"Isn't there armed forces protecting that area? Do you think the rebels would dare to openly challenge other countries?" Chen Xi asked, smoking a cigarette.

This bald man is Fujiwara Akihiro, a member of the agricultural cooperative, who is in charge of business in the surrounding area.

"There have been many major attacks in Kenya and Uganda in the past few months. Just a few days ago, militants attacked the Garissa campus of Moi University in Kenya, killing more than 100 people. An attack and bombing on a bus in the suburbs of Kampala, Uganda, also resulted in nearly 100 casualties. Previously, they were concerned about the negative impact of causing damage to other countries, but this year these rebels have begun to gradually test the limits of various nations..."

"That means they've found supporters," Chen Xi said, stroking his chin as he analyzed.

“That’s right, just like Uganda’s ADF (XX Alliance) is cooperating with the Islamic State.” Fujiwara Akihiro took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

He was wearing a suit and tie on such a hot day, which left Chen Xi speechless.

To be honest, people from island nations are quite conscious of their image when they are abroad.

This reminded Chen Xi of Chen Yifeng's experience in Dubai. People saw that he was dressed reasonably and immediately asked if he was from Japan, then from South Korea, and finally from China.

Chen Xi looked at himself again. He was wearing a T-shirt and a jacket, and he didn't look like a big boss at all.

Having lived in Australia for a long time, it's considered quite sophisticated for him not to be running around in flip-flops and shorts.

"So what do you say now? You're giving up all the business over there?" Chen Xi exhaled a puff of smoke.

Fujiwara Akihiro shook his head: "Of course not. We locked the warehouses when we left, leaving only a small amount of goods inside. Everything else has been secretly hidden. We'll go back and get it once the situation stabilizes. In Africa, all the major powers have their own interests and can't just ignore it."

Chen Xi nodded, then shook his head: "The goods can't be taken away, and they'll probably dismantle the factory. Those guys love to cause destruction, and they're poor, so they'll probably tear down anything they can. By the way, what's your next step after you've moved here? This seems different from what the old man said before, and I don't know what to do."

He felt somewhat helpless, as the things he had agreed upon with Kosuke Saeki had now completely changed.

"My idea is to wait here, and then I'll take you to see other areas of business..."

“You’ve ruined my plans. I didn’t come here just to work with you.”

Chen Xi felt somewhat helpless after hearing this.

He came to Africa not only to engage in agriculture, but also to discuss other business deals, including electrical appliances, minerals, and other daily necessities.

Hotel Serena, Tanzania.

"He told us to stay in the hotel, but he ran off on his own. He's just a little kid who hasn't even grown up yet, and he dares to act like he's experienced in front of me. I've eaten more salt than he's eaten rice..." Zou Huajian sat in a chair in the hotel, smoking silently.

“Uncle, I see a few people have gone out. Why don’t we go to the city for a stroll too…” Zou Zhi, standing by the window, pointed outside.

"What's there to see in town? You saw it when we arrived. It's run-down, much like a small county town in China. Let me call some old friends first. Your uncle knows a lot of bosses here..." Zou Huajian, with a cigarette in his mouth, took out his phone and started looking through his contacts.

He didn't want to lose face in front of his nephew; he'd already boasted a lot before coming, and now he wanted to make amends for it all. (End of Chapter)