章節 58: Friendship

The moment Henry said it, Soeharto is opening his eyes. He is staring at Henry and say, "That was fast. I thought you gonna study it much longer." Actually, Soeharto didn't care much about how Henry is going to choose.

The map that he provides to Henry was not a complete one. It was only half the actual resources that Indonesia has, and it was not the best one, either. Why must he give the best one while he can keep it for himself?

Soeharto has learned something from the last Freeport deal. It was a quite painful deal as he only gets $10 Million symbolically, but in return, he received the politic assistance. Now since there is a fat sheep ready to be slaughtered, why not take the chance?

Soeharto can't help but smile as he thinks about the multi-million deal about to happen. His smile only grew wider when he thinks about $1 Billion subsequent investment one year. Last night, he commanded the intelligence agency he has to investigate Henry.

The result was quite unexpected to him as it was shocking! He only knows Henry preliminary information from the newspaper, but the investigating result is entirely on the new level. Just from the simple investigation, it revealed that Henry income only from his three novels unexpectedly reaches a staggering $200 Million.

Soeharto can't fathom why would a mere book can bring that much money. Even if it's an excellent book, it shouldn't get much or is the world already changing? Anyway, with that amount of money, Henry easily squeezes into the top rich circle. Even now, Henry has been hailed by the media as the wealthiest under 30 years old.

A unprecedented genius combined with a considerable wealth can cause a fantastic feat. $1 Billion in 1 year doesn't sound impossible, especially after Soeharto know more about the computer. Even though he is an old fashioned man, but he never doubted his vision.

Since Henry said he would invest at least $1 Billion later, Soeharto chooses to believe it. There is no harm as the deal will be only finalized once he gets the money, so why not?

Henry clearing his throat and say, "As I said, I already made my decision." Then he rises from his seat and walks to where the map located.

With a pen from his suit pocket, Henry marks out several points at the map. While Henry marking out the map, Adli rises up from his seat too and walk toward Henry. Then he observes what Henry marked as it was his job as the responsible minister.

After marking several dozen spots on the map, Henry stopped as he feels it's already enough. He already marking out the best possible spot available. Of course, as he is not omniscient being, he still not sure if the spot he marked is true.

"Are you sure about this, Mr. Henry ?" Adli asks as he counts there are 38 spots marked by Henry. And the spot that marked by Henry basically encompasses all the Natural Resources that Indonesia has.

"Are you doubting my financial ability, Mr. Adli ?" Henry asks Adli with questioning tone.

"No no no, it's just surprising for me you mark out this many spots." Adli wiped out his cold sweat that oozes out suddenly. Henry is their president business partner and now a multi-million dollar business is about to be signed.

Henry then go back to his seat and directly ask, "How much is all of that ?" He must finish this business as soon as possible. There is so much thing to be done in the US and it can't be delayed any longer.

"Well, we must discuss it first." Prawiro answered Henry.

"I want it to be done before this night as I must return to the US immediately." Henry give his final answer.

"Why so hurry Mr. Henry? Don't you want to inspect it first ?" Soeharto asks with a strange smile.

"No need, I will inspect it later when I have time." Henry declined Soeharto invitation as he truly didn't have time for that. Just kidding, the mine he marked is all over Indonesia. He doesn't have time to inspect it one by one nor is necessary for now. He only plans to buy its mining right first then mine it later when the condition has sufficient.

"Welp, why don't we have lunch first? Prawiro will send the result later after we took the lunch." Soeharto says while glancing at Prawiro.

"It will be ready before lunch, Mr. President, Mr. Henry." Prawiro immediately responding to Soeharto signal. Then he immediately leaves the meeting room with Adli and Sadli.

"It seems this is the first time I entertain you, Mr. Henry. My chef already prepared a special Indonesian lunch for us and I promise it will be absolutely delicious." Soeharto says while he rises up from his seat.

"I wonder how will it taste especially since it was cooked by a president chef." Henry joked.

Then Soeharto leads the way to the dining room followed by Henry and Elise behind him. Henry holding on Elise's hand and whisper to her, "How is it ?"

Elise is taken aback by Henry sudden whisper as she is thinking about what just happened in the meeting room.

"What do you mean ?" Elise whispers back.

Before Henry could reply, they already arrived at the dining room.

"We would talk about that later." Henry then steals a kiss from her cheek.

The dining room is very luxurious and there is a big table in the middle of it. As this is only a private banquet, there are only 3 waitresses waited at the corner to serve them. One of the waitress hand over a bucket filled with ice and champagne bottle to Soeharto.

Then Soeharto opened the champagne personally with a knife and pour it for himself, Henry and Elise.

Soeharto lifts his glass toward Henry and says, "For our successful cooperation and our future business, Cheers."

Henry lifts his glass too and toasting Soeharto while say, "Cheers." Then both of them drink the champagne in one big gulp while laughing.

Then they immediately take their seat and eat lunch. In the middle of it, Soeharto and Henry discussing many things from the miscellaneous to the world politic. There's no talk about the business as they will talk about it later when the result is known.

The dining room atmosphere went lively with Henry and Soeharto laughter. Elise occasionally enter the chat with her comment which makes the atmosphere livelier. In just this lunch, Henry and Soeharto friendship rise up by one point.