Under Zhang Yuling's arrangement, Chen Yiyang met with the import-export businessman from Qilu Province.

Initially, Chen Yiyang was worried that upon hearing the batch of rapeseed oil was imported from Russia, the other party might be unwilling to do the deal.

Because collecting payment from Russia was quite a hassle, they couldn't use US Dollars there anymore.

However, after hearing that the goods came from Russian Tula City, the businessman showed a great deal of interest.

"If it's imported from other countries, there might be some issues, but importing from Russia is absolutely fine." The veteran import-export guy clearly understood the current trade situation.

"We're exporting so many things to Russia; even with them offsetting prices with energy, it's not enough. If we can import additional items from Russia, the authorities would be pleased, and we might even get a tax rebate."

Chen Yiyang hadn't considered this point.

Indeed, the trade situation between Huaxia and Russia was as the veteran described. Domestically, there was a stronger desire to import more from Russia to balance the accounts rather than solely importing energy.

Anyway, something Chen Yiyang thought he'd have to spend effort on got resolved just like that.

Originally, he intended to return to Lin'an.

But something happened that made him stay in the Imperial Capital for a few more days.

This was the Brazilian President's commencement of his visit to Huaxia.

The Brazilian delegation brought many businessmen over, primarily to strengthen economic cooperation with Huaxia.

Initially, this had nothing to do with Chen Yiyang, but Yang Chengru was still in the Imperial Capital.

Yang Chengru reported Chen Yiyang's factory setup in Sao Paulo on behalf of Lin'an.

As a representative of economic cooperation with Brazil, Chen Yiyang stayed in the Imperial Capital, waiting to host the Brazilian business team.

After considering it, Chen Yiyang felt this could be advantageous, so he decided to stay in the Imperial Capital for two more days.

This formal visit brought a business delegation, half of whom had already negotiated cooperation with domestic companies. They were just here to formally sign contracts and complete procedures.

Chen Yiyang didn't expect to secure any major business during the reception, but he had to carry out the necessary formalities.

After the formal meetings, there was a private reception where Chen Yiyang enthusiastically exchanged contact information with numerous Brazilian businessmen.

Once all the formalities were done, he was about to leave when a Brazilian called out to him.

"Hi, Chen. I'm Admir, interested in chatting?"

"Sure." Chen Yiyang halted his steps.

This Brazilian's English was good, so Chen Yiyang didn't need a translator.

"I'm friends with Marco and very interested in Huaxia. I've always hoped to travel there, and now I have this opportunity."

Admir attempted to establish a rapport with Chen Yiyang right off the bat.

Chen Yiyang had no choice but to find a place to sit and chat.

"Is that so? What did you like about Huaxia before?" Chen Yiyang asked curiously.

He genuinely wanted to know what cultural exports Huaxia had in Brazil.

"For instance, for instance..." Chen Yiyang's question put Admir in a difficult spot. After struggling for a while, he managed to say, "I frequently watch your Huaxia's football matches and am a fan of your Huaxia teams."

Chen Yiyang's expression became rigid.

He realized that the Brazilian's claim of liking Huaxia's aesthetics was purely polite.

The real situation was likely that he had a request.

He actually claimed to like Huaxia football?

That was like claiming to enjoy eating excrement.

So Chen Yiyang quickly stopped him, "Let's not beat around the bush. If you have something, just say it. I'll see if I can help."

With Chen Yiyang's words, the Brazilian man sighed in relief.

He began earnestly discussing his reasons for seeking out Chen Yiyang.

"I've heard of your name domestically; you bought the Yiboli Automobile Factory from the Marco family for one dollar."

"That's correct," Chen Yiyang nodded.

He was somewhat famous in Brazil now.

"I've known Marco for many years, and I understand his character well. He's not the kind to generously give away a factory.

So I believe you must be a well-connected and capable businessman who can compensate the Marco family in other ways."

"Hmm." Chen Yiyang faintly acknowledged, waiting for the other's next words.

"To be honest, I've encountered a difficult issue recently," the Brazilian businessman continued, "I also operate in import-export trade, but most of my clients are from Argentina where many owe me payment for goods.

The Argentine clients hope to pay me with Argentine currency, but as you know the situation there, accepting such payment means taking a significant loss."

Chen Yiyang indeed had no business in Argentina. However, he was somewhat familiar with the Argentine economic situation.

Under the current Argentine president's efforts, the currency was depreciating day by day.

Some Chinese who opened supermarkets in Argentina now spent most of their work adjusting price tags—three to four times a day, to prevent sales losses from currency depreciation.

In such conditions, this Brazilian would have to lose his mind to agree to accept Argentine currency as payment.

He might agree today, and by the evening, the money would already be transferred. By the next day, when he intended to convert it to his own country's currency, its value might have halved.

"So, what do you intend?" Chen Yiyang still didn't understand what the Brazilian came to him for.

Was he seriously asking him to go to Argentina and help collect debts?

Even if so, he'd need the ability to do that.

After all, he wasn't some international military commander.

"My clients are mainly in the beef business, owning many ranches in Argentina for cattle."

Seeing Chen Yiyang still puzzled, the Brazilian quickly added, "They proposed another payment method: settling with beef."

Argentina is genuinely known for its cattle.

The Pampas Grassland is internationally popular, not to mention Argentina's unique climate conditions, earning it a reputation as the world's grain store and meat market.

Thus, Chen Yiyang couldn't understand how a country abundant in food and meat was doing so poorly.

More importantly, Argentine beef has zero mad cow disease risk, its quarantine standards are world-leading, and it's priced inexpensively.

To some extent, Argentine beef is as good as hard currency.

The problem is, Argentina is rich in beef, and so is Brazil.

Moreover, Argentina ranks only fourth in global beef exports.

While Brazil ranks first.

Argentine clients offering beef to Brazilian merchants as payment.

This affair had a certain humor to it.

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