The dinner was scheduled for eight o'clock in the evening, and little Aliyev kept talking to Yao Yuan before leaving at seven-thirty in the evening. This scene was seen by many interested people.
However, at this time, many people did not know that Aliyev Jr. was the eldest son of the new president.
The CEOs and vice presidents of the oil giants found officials who could speak to Aliyev at the last moment and fully expressed their sincerity.
The time reached ten minutes before eight o'clock in the evening, and everyone was smiling and waiting for the results to come out.
Yao Yuan sat in the corner as before. In fact, the position assigned to Southern Industrial was the corner. Aliyev did not make any changes.
The banquet hall was full early. There were dozens of people from major oil companies, plus security personnel and hotel staff, nearly a hundred people. The banquet hall seemed a bit crowded, but no one was paying attention.
All of them stretched their necks to look at the entrance on the left side of the stage.
At eight o'clock in the evening, Aliyev showed up on time.
The person who hosted the banquet was Aliyev's office director. I thought there would be a lengthy pre-ceremony, but unexpectedly, after a simple opening remarks, Aliyev walked to the podium, and the office director handed over a penny document.
As you all know, the result is in that document.
The banquet hall was suddenly so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Aliyev's acting style was very resolute. He didn't even say an opening statement. He opened the document, took a look at it, and said straight to the point, "The Baku shallow sea oil field is divided into seven blocks. It was originally planned to bid separately, that is, the bidding companies will separately bid for the following
Seven oil fields are subject to bidding.”
He read out the geographical locations of the seven oil fields.
This is standard procedure, and everyone is patiently waiting for the announcement of the winning bidders for the seven oil fields.
Aliyev paused, raised his head, glanced around, and said, "This government has decided to establish a national oil company to develop the seven oil fields in a unified manner. The winning bidder will get the right to participate in the establishment of the oil company."
As soon as these words came out, the venue couldn't help but burst into uproar.
The situation has completely changed.
Aliyev said, "I am very honored to announce that the winning bidder for the Baku shallow offshore oil field is Southern Industrial. This government is very honored to receive the support of Southern Industrial and welcomes Southern Industrial's investment in the country."
He didn't wait for everyone to digest it and said bluntly, "The specific cooperation plan will be announced by the new Minister of Petroleum and Chairman of the National Oil Company."
Aliyev turned and returned to his position.
The director of the office said, "Please invite the Minister of Petroleum and Chairman of the Azerbaijan State Oil Company to come to the stage."
Aliyev Jr. came on stage and said in front of a crowd of dumbfounded oil giant CEOs, "The Azerbaijan State Oil Company is funded by the country's government with its own oil resources as capital, and Southern Industrial invested US$1.5 billion, of which Southern Industrial accounted for 3%.
Fifteen shares. The development of all oil resources in the country will be the responsibility of the Azerbaijan State Oil Company."
There was no spotlight, but everyone's eyes were looking for him, and then they all fell on Yao Yuan in the corner.
The seat card of "Southern Industrial" is really inconspicuous, but at this time, this seat card represents a huge oil resource exploration right with recoverable reserves of more than 10 billion tons.
Aliyev Jr. said with a smile, "I am very honored to be able to work with my best friend. I firmly believe that the Azerbaijan State Oil Company will be able to turn the country's oil resources into resources that benefit the country and the people. I am very confident that we can serve the country."
and create wealth with the people. Now I invite my best friend, Mr. Yao Yuan, who is also the CEO of the Azerbaijan State Oil Company, to speak on the stage."
He clapped vigorously.
Executive Chairman of Azerbaijan State Oil Company…
This title almost caused everyone to have a nervous breakdown. The competitor became Party A and the owner’s father. What kind of operation is this?
Yao Yuan was also in a daze.
Camille, who didn't know when she sat down next to him, whispered, "Mr. Yao, you don't need to show a surprised expression. Everyone here should be surprised and shocked, but you don't have to."
She looked at Yao Yuan with burning eyes, "I have speculated on many possibilities, but I have never thought about the other path you took, the path that runs counter to everyone, and you succeeded."
Yao Yuan stood up, smiled politely, and said softly, "Total Petroleum Company of France will be my priority partner for cooperation."
Watching Yao Yuan steadily walk up the stage, Camille suddenly felt the urge to devote herself to this Chinese man.
Everyone's eyes were following Yao Yuan. Before they could recover from the shock of Aliyev's election and Heydar's defeat, they were once again exposed to an even more incredible environment.
They would rather believe that what is happening is a dream, but it just takes a little longer.
Until Yao Yuan hugged Aliyev Jr. and then stood in front of the speaker's seat.
Little Aliyev helped adjust the angle of the microphone. This detail made everyone who still had a glimmer of hope completely despair.
Yao Yuan spoke in proficient English. He did not prepare a speech. Moreover, Aliyev Jr. had not told him about serving as the CEO of the Azerbaijan State Oil Company, and the speech prepared by Yelena for him was no longer applicable.
"Thank you President Aliyev for your trust in Southern Industrial and myself. Southern Industrial will continue to support the people of Azerbaijan in economic development and will fully support Azerbaijan's economic construction. Here I announce that in the next five years, Southern Industrial will
An investment of 10 billion Chinese dollars can create up to 500,000 jobs."
Yao Yuan said, "What I want to say at the moment is that Southern Industrial will provide 100,000 tons of living materials to the Azerbaijani people in the shortest possible time to help the Azerbaijani people overcome the current difficulties."
He did not mention anything related to oil, but only expressed his position on behalf of Southern Industrial.
He ended his speech after three or two minutes. It was very low-key but full of practical information, especially the promise of 100,000 tons of daily necessities. The Azerbaijani people present were moved and applauded excitedly.
After Yao Yuan returned to his position, Aliyev Jr. said, "Mr. Yao Yuan will be responsible for the exploration and development of the old oil fields and shallow sea oil fields of Baku by the Azerbaijan State Oil Company. As the Minister of Petroleum and Chairman of the Azerbaijan State Oil Company, I will give
Mr. Yao Yuan’s greatest support. Thank you all for attending tonight’s banquet. I hope everyone enjoys it.”
He raised his glass and nodded with a smile.
Everyone has heard that the chairman does not care about specific matters, and the executive president is the one in charge. Aliyev's speech is undoubtedly telling everyone: Yao Yuan is solely responsible for the development of the Baku shallow oil field, you go to him.
From now until the Baku shallow sea oil field cooperation plan is finalized, during this period of time, Yao Yuan will undoubtedly be the most powerful person in Azerbaijan.