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The screen lit up.

To be precise, it was the official page that had been sitting still that, at some point, quietly refreshed.

At the top of the page, where there was no previous space, a new announcement appeared out of nowhere.

She just floated out so lightly, as if nothing had happened.

But inside the tent, several pairs of eyes, fixed intently on the screen, simultaneously contracted their pupils for a split second.

coming.

The thing that had been waiting all night, the thing that Lin Che had circled in red on the calendar, finally arrived.

The title was in English, but even those who weren't fluent in foreign languages ​​could recognize the key words.

Minerals, strategy, regulation.

Inside the tent, there was a deathly silence.

Immediately, Mr. Zhou stood up abruptly from his chair, dropping his pen to the ground with a thud.

"It's out! It's really out!"

He leaned close to the screen and read the announcement word by word, his voice trembling.

As the most knowledgeable person in the room, he was the first to realize the significance of this announcement.

Policies of this caliber, once implemented, will cause an earthquake for the entire industry.

How many people will adjust their strategies overnight, and how much capital will rush into this field?

Because of Lin Che's insistence on exploration these past few days, they have already stepped into the eye of the storm ahead of time.

Being one step ahead is sometimes more than just being one step ahead.

Being one step ahead means leaving others a whole body length behind.

The announcement details a new policy issued by the country targeting a key type of mineral.

Going forward, these minerals will be classified as national strategic resources, and their mining and export will be subject to strict controls.

And the mine beneath their feet contains precisely this type of mineral.

Zhou Gong knew perfectly well what this meant.

Strategic resources mean a significant increase in one's worth.

The value of the land they had just secured skyrocketed the moment the announcement was made.

No one noticed that the latter half of the announcement was followed by a series of stringent restrictions.

Entry requirements, qualification reviews, and environmental protection red lines are becoming increasingly stringent.

To everyone else, these clauses are just a bonus to the policy, insignificant details in the face of soaring land prices.

But Lin Che took a second look at these inconspicuous little words.

A thought popped into his mind, but he quickly suppressed it.

Now is not the time to think about that.

"This...how is this possible..."

Mr. Chen also stood up. He stared at the screen, his lips trembling, unable to utter a coherent sentence for a long time.

It's not that he doesn't believe in the policy.

He couldn't believe that Lin Che had foreseen this long ago.

Just a few days ago, when Mr. Lin pointed to the map and said that this was the land, he was secretly sneering, thinking that he was just a newborn calf.

Just before tonight, he was still looking forward to seeing what kind of show the boss would come up with.

But now, new tricks have emerged.

It turned into a national announcement, written in black and white, that landed right on his head.

"Mr. Lin..."

Mr. Chen's voice was dry. He turned his head and looked at the figure who remained sitting steadily.

"How...how did you know that, of all times, this policy would be introduced today?"

This question voiced the sentiments of everyone in the tent.

Yeah, how did you know?

The introduction of a policy involves so many departments and so much negotiation that even industry insiders may not be able to fully grasp it.

How could a Chinese businessman from a different industry and a different country calculate things so precisely?

Old Ao stared at Lin Che with his mouth agape, as if he were looking at a god.

"Oh My God."

He murmured, "I've been in this business for most of my life, and I've seen people who can pinpoint the exact location of mines."

"Mr. Lin, you're the first person to have accurately predicted when the policy would be released."

These words are not exaggerated, but they carry more weight than any flattery.

Minerals are underground; they're inanimate. You can find them by skill.

Policies are in people's hands; they are dynamic and the most difficult thing to calculate in the world.

But this Mr. Lin calculated this most difficult part perfectly.

He Wei did not speak.

She simply let out a long, quiet sigh of relief.

She's been holding that breath since this evening until now.

She knew better than anyone that this wasn't luck.

Having followed Lin Che for so many years, she had witnessed such scenes more than once.

Every time, when everyone thinks he's indulging in wishful thinking, it's always those people who end up being proven wrong.

So she wasn't surprised.

She was genuinely happy for this moment.

Everyone in the room was amazed at how amazing Lin Che was, but only she knew what kind of unwavering certainty lay behind his incredible accuracy.

Only she knew how to share this unwavering commitment that belonged only to the two of them in the quietest way.

She closed the notebook in her hand, and gently tapped the cover with her fingertips—a silent celebration.

Lin Che remained calm in the face of everyone's astonished gazes.

He showed no pride whatsoever, nor did he take the opportunity to boast.

"I'm not that amazing."

He stood up, his tone calm, "There were signs of policy changes long ago. I just pieced together a few clues and took a gamble."

That's half true and half false.

The clues were real; he did indeed connect them.

But the clues led to an answer he already knew in his heart.

When he said it was a gamble, everyone believed it and thought he had amazing luck and a sharp eye for gambling.

No one would have guessed that for Lin Che, this was not a gamble at all.

From the very first day he landed in Africa, he knew this moment would come.

His so-called perfect strategy was nothing more than turning an answer he already knew into a perfectly timed deduction.

But these are things he cannot and need not say.

Whether the partners believe he's gambling or not is irrelevant.

The important thing is that the value of this land has been firmly fixed by this policy.

Mr. Chen was still processing the enormous shock.

The way he looked at Lin Che had completely changed.

The initial skepticism and dismissive attitude were long gone.

Instead, there was a solemnity bordering on awe.

This Mr. Lin is no naive newcomer.

He truly possesses extraordinary abilities.

From now on, this partner will likely have to stick close to him.

The atmosphere inside the tent transformed from deathly stillness to a fiery passion.

Engineer Zhou was already planning to expand the scale of the exploration, while Old Ao was busy refilling tea for General Manager Chen and Lin Che.

Everyone was overjoyed by this unexpected windfall.

Only Lin Che gradually calmed down amidst the fervor.

The policy was successful, and land prices soared, which is certainly a great thing.

But he understood better than anyone that this was only the first step in a long march.

Policy is policy, and land is land.

The announcement inflated the value of the land to the sky, but the land does not yet belong to him.

"I'm happy as I am."

Lin Che's voice brought a slight silence to the sweltering tent.

"The policy simply brought the value of this land to the forefront."

He paused for a moment, then added, "But the more valuable it is, the more people will be eyeing it."

"Next, we need to get to the site before everyone else realizes what's happening and actually get this land in our hands."

His words brought everyone back to their senses from their euphoria.

Yes, the policy has been issued, but the procedures haven't been completed yet, and the land isn't truly in our hands.

Long nights bring many dreams.

Mr. Chen nodded quickly and said he would expedite the procedures first thing tomorrow morning.

The tent became lively again, with everyone gathered around the notice, chattering and discussing the good things to come.

No one noticed that Lin Che had quietly slipped away and walked to the tent entrance.

The night wind, carrying a chill, blew away the little joy that was already on his face.

When policies are aligned, it brings peace of mind.

But as this sense of security settled in, another matter that had been weighing on his mind for several days quietly resurfaced.

The more valuable the land was, the deeper the thorn in his heart became.

Lin Che didn't say anything more. His gaze passed over everyone and looked at the dark wilderness outside the tent.

He looked in the direction of the hazy mountain ridge he had seen when he locked onto the core area during the day.

There was something he didn't say aloud.

Someone visited that area a while ago.