Hello 1983

Sergey still had the same stern look, with a towering hooked nose, as if to keep people away thousands of miles away.

But after seeing Liu Qingshan, he still managed to squeeze out a smile and offered a hug.

The big hand also patted Liu Qingshan's back lightly: "Liu, next time you encounter trouble in cloth city, you can report my name directly."

This was obviously a gesture of favor, but Liu Qingshan still felt a little uncomfortable: every move he made in Buenos Aires was obviously under the surveillance of the other party.

Could this old boy be the KGB?

So he shrugged his shoulders: "Comrade Sergey, I am very disappointed with the law and order in your cloth city. If this continues, it will definitely affect the transactions between the two cities."

"Don't worry, we'll take care of it soon."

A sternness flashed in Sergey's eyes. It is estimated that Comrade Director Yegor must worry about his clothes.

Liu Qingshan was just trying to test it out, but he didn't expect Sergey's reaction to be so big. It is estimated that the two sides had conflicts before, and Liu Qingshan didn't think he could have such a big influence.

Although he had the list given to him by Shen Guodong in his pocket, Liu Qingshan didn't want to take it out first.

There is an active and passive relationship in this. The common people have a good saying: catching up is not a business.

Now that Sergey has come, it proves that he has something to ask, and it is better to wait for the other party to speak first.

The two sat and drank tea, chatting nonsense, and neither of them talked about the topic, and they were more patient than the market.

In terms of patience, Sergey is obviously inferior to Liu Qingshan. After drinking a few cups of tea, he felt his stomach was a little bloated, and finally couldn't help but said:

"Liu, the cooperation last time was very pleasant, and we may have more extensive and in-depth exchanges."

Liu Qingshan did not comment, picked up his teacup again, and took a sip: "Comrade Sergey, your appetite is too big, I don't have so many beautiful knives."

Of course he has to be careful, otherwise, the other party will definitely ask for a lot of money, Liu Qingshan doesn't want to be taken advantage of, no matter whether it is an individual or a country.

Sergey's sharp eyes stared at Liu Qingshan: "Liu, I also have a few friends on Wall Street. I heard that your spokesperson made nearly ten million dollars on Wall Street last year. I haven't congratulated you yet. "

In front of a huge organization, it is difficult to hide secrets, so Liu Qingshan was not too surprised, he still shook his head with a smile:

"Comrade Sergey, that's different. It's my personal property, and those things in your hands are useless to me personally. I'm just a businessman."

Sergey also had some headaches. He knew that the other party was telling the truth, but he knew better that the other party definitely wanted what he had more.

Obviously wanting it, but still put on a posture that I don't want it. This kind of duplicity is the most abominable person.

Fortunately, I came prepared this time, so I'm not afraid of your brat playing tricks.

Sergey leaned back, leaned on the back of the chair, gently tapped the table in front of him with the fingers of his right hand: "Liu, I have some news here, maybe you will be very interested."

Seeing that he looked like an old god, Liu Qingshan suddenly felt bad, but he still asked happily: "I don't know if it's good news or bad news?"

Sergey's fingers tapped the table rhythmically, and he said calmly:

"A few days ago, I received news that a cargo ship from Hong Kong Island was unfortunately targeted by pirates when it passed through the Gulf of Aden."

With a bang, Liu Qingshan stood up, and the teacup in his hand was also poured.

Needless to say, it must be the cargo ship of Longteng International Trading Company that had an accident.

These days, he has been thinking about it all the time, and he has not received the news from Chen Dongfang for a long time. Calculating the time, he should have arrived in Eastern Europe long ago, and then called to report that he was safe.

But the phone call has been delayed, Liu Qingshan was a little worried, and this bad premonition was finally confirmed from Sergey's mouth.

The Suez Canal is the closest river to Europe and Asia, so pirates are also very rampant.

Especially the country with the title of the Horn of Africa, the country is turbulent and chaotic, poor and rich in pirates.

What they shipped over were all light industrial products, which was considered poverty alleviation!

Millions of dollars worth of goods almost bet the entire property of Longteng International, which is a huge loss.

The most important thing is that this is the company's first batch of goods, and the start is unfavorable, which even affects Liu Qingshan's overall layout in Eastern European countries, and the hidden losses are even more immeasurable.

Rao Liu Qingshan has always been calm and calm, so when he heard this news suddenly, he couldn't help being a little upset.

He can accept the loss of goods or something, the worst thing is to lose some profits.

But on those ships, there are still the main force of Longteng Company, and those are all his brothers.

In addition, there are about 200 guards. If an accident happens, how will they explain to their families?

Liu Qingshan walked back and forth in the room, his footsteps became faster and faster, and his mind was running at a high speed, thinking of ways to break the situation.

At the government level, it is obviously not working. The government in Somaliland is now on the verge of collapse. In two or three years, the government will collapse and fall into chaos among the tribes.

Then he can only take people there, negotiate directly with those pirates, and try to redeem them all.

As long as someone is there, there is a chance for a comeback.

The ultimate goal of pirates is to ask for money, and problems that can be solved with money are not a problem.

Another thought flashed through his mind: Can the two hundred veterans keep the cargo ship?

But soon, this idea was thrown behind him. This idea may not be realistic.

Thinking about it, Liu Qingshan gradually calmed down, his steps became slower and slower, and finally sat back on his seat again.

He has already made a decision: get everyone back first.

Sergey was also a little surprised to see this young man recovering to normal within a short period of time.

Originally, he wanted to play the role of the savior again when the other party was in a mess, but now it seems that this wish has come to nothing.

Sergey couldn't help feeling a little resentful. This young man was far more mature and calm than he imagined, so he said:

"Liu, we are very good partners, and we also have some influence over there, maybe we can help."

Sergey is very confident: as long as the other party nods, the initiative will be firmly in his hands.

"Comrade Sergey, thank you for your kindness, but I still want to solve it myself."

Liu Qingshan looked at Sergey calmly, he could feel the smugness in the other's eyes.

And the other party does have the capital to pull the banner of the tiger, after all, that huge empire has not completely collapsed.

However, his trading company is not a one-shot deal. It is not what Liu Qingshan wants to seek the protection of others forever and be manipulated by others.

Sergey's pupils shrank suddenly. He didn't know where the young man in front of him had the confidence.

He snorted coldly in his big nose: "Liu, those pirates in Lilan never reasoned with people. Only force can make them submit."

This is what Mao Zi always advocated. Facts have proved that this trick is sometimes not easy to use. Otherwise, they would not have to fall into the quagmire of A country, and they would not lose those little brothers in Eastern Europe.

Mao Zi has always been unpopular in the international community, and it is probably related to this.

Liu Qingshan didn't want to argue with him, so he stood up again: "Mr. Sergey, I need to deal with this matter right away. I'm sorry. I'll call Manager Hou and the others to have a drink with you."

No, our deal hasn't been discussed yet?

Sergey was a little confused, he never expected that the other party refused so simply.

At this moment, Ding Shan hurried into the office: "Qingshan, the phone number, it's Brother Wu's phone number!"

Followed by Hou San who was also flustered: "Xiao Wu said that they were detained by pirates and asked us to send ransom to them. Damn it, there are still pirates in what age!"

Let alone this time, even in a few decades, there will still be pirates.

Liu Qingshan flew directly to Hou San's office, there was only one telephone in the warehouse, and it was installed here.

He picked up the microphone on the table: "Hey, fifth brother, how is the situation over there?"

Tens of thousands of miles away, Xiao Wu is holding a satellite phone in his hand:

"Qingshan, we are all alive now, but if we don't pay the ransom, we probably won't be able to survive!"

Just live!

Liu Qingshan breathed a sigh of relief: "Money is not a problem, how much do those pirates want?"

"One hundred million, one hundred million dollars!"

The voice on the other side of the phone was a bit weird, as if swallowing saliva.

Liu Qingshan also swallowed and almost choked: This is really a lion's mouth!

All his current assets added up are only in the tens of millions.

But he still said without hesitation: "Okay, Xiao Wu, don't worry, even if it's a waste of money to borrow usury, I will get you all back, not one less!"

On the other side of the phone, Xiao Wu said "Ah", probably shocked, they also knew Liu Qingshan's family background to some extent.

"Xiao Wu, ask Chen Dongfang, Mr. Chen, to talk to me."

Liu Qingshan has some matters that need to be explained to Chen Dongfang.

"Dongfang was tied to a banana tree by the local aborigines and couldn't answer the phone."

Liu Qingshan was taken aback: "Then ask Zhang Long to answer the phone!"

"Zhang Long is even worse. His arms are hanging from the banana tree, and he is whipping him!"

Liu Qingshan was stunned for a moment: "Brother Dalong's broken arm has grown?"

Xiao Wu on the other side of the phone paused: "I didn't make it clear just now, it was hanging upside down on a tree with two feet hanging."

Liu Qingshan asked suddenly: "Xiao Wu, are bananas delicious?"

"Uh, it's delicious. The banana taste here is absolutely amazing." Xiao Wu responded subconsciously.

Then I heard Liu Qingshan's roar from the phone: "What's going on, please tell me!"

Sea voyages, after the initial novelty, the rest is dull.

This is the case with Xiao Wu and the others. They used to yearn for the sea the most, but now, they feel like vomiting when they see the turbulent sea.

It felt like being in prison, and the cargo ship was their cage.

Fortunately, the food in this large cell is good. Although there are no fresh vegetables, there are bean sprouts that are grown by ourselves.

This thing is a treasure when sailing. It is said that when Zheng He sailed to the West, the crew relied on eating bean sprouts to supplement various vitamins.

From time to time, you can also taste sea fish and fish, just to pass the time.

After a long voyage, we finally arrived at the Gulf of Aden, half of the journey has passed, and this difficult journey is finally coming to an end.

Everyone was in a good mood, and they all stood on the side of the ship to watch the scenery. Suddenly, the alarm bell on the cargo ship rang loudly, and the captain's voice came from the loudspeaker:

"Attention, attention, pirates are found, everyone don't resist!"

Pirates rob ships, never to kill people, but to extort ransom is their real purpose.

Therefore, in such a situation, the crew on the cargo ship can only consider themselves unlucky and will never resist.

"Snatch our goods, why can't you resist!"

Xiao Wu roared.

"Slap him!" Li Tieniu clenched his fists. He was blown by the salty sea breeze every day on the boat, and he felt that his body was going to rust.

When I heard that the pirates were coming, I became inexplicably excited.

The first officer on the ship ran over. He was from Hong Kong Island, waving his arms anxiously: "If you want to rush to the street, don't get us involved."

On the surface of the sea not far away, several speedboats appeared, scraping the water and approaching the cargo ship at high speed.

A little farther away, there is a larger sailboat, which is also patrolling the sea.

Because the speedboat can't run too far, usually when the pirates are in action, they use the big ship to transport the small boat, and after they find the target, they release the speedboat.

On the speedboat at the front, Efuya held an old AK in his hand, his dark face was full of excitement.

Those of them who live in the sea like this kind of cargo ship with deep draft and slow speed the most.

Moreover, there are very few weapons on cargo ships, and there will be basically no resistance, because according to international practice, weapons are not allowed on cargo ships.

After entering the territory of other countries, you can only throw weapons into the sea, which is too troublesome.

At most, they use high-pressure water guns or something to spray people from a high position. For pirates like them with guns, it's just drizzle.

Soon, Efuya's speedboat approached the cargo ship. There was a flash of cold light on the speedboat, and a big iron hook with a rope flew up and directly hit the ship's side.

A soft ladder was hung by the rope, and the companion pulled the soft ladder and felt that it was hooked firmly, so he yelled, and Efuya used both hands and feet, like a flexible monkey, to climb up towards the cargo ship.

Although Evera is not yet 20 years old, he has done this kind of work many times and is very skilled.

He quickly climbed to the side of the ship, then flipped up deftly, picked up the rifle in his hand, and roared in English with a somewhat weird accent:

"Don't move, everyone don't move!"

With a crash, everyone on the deck crouched down with their heads in their hands.