Rebirth: My 80s

There were no windows in the room, and the four concrete walls exuded a cold air. There was only one thick iron door for entry and exit, which was now locked from the outside.

The only source of light came from a dim light bulb above my head.

There was a long table in the middle of the room, with a wooden armchair on each of its two longer sides. Li Jiankun sat on one of the chairs facing the iron door.

This is probably the legendary little dark room.

Li Jiankun closed his eyes and rested with a calm expression, but his mind was extremely active.

Just as he told Ayan, he slapped Judy on purpose.

There are two possible outcomes:

1. Nothing happened. Then he can continue to act according to the plan.

2. Something unexpected happened. Then it would be unrealistic to kidnap Judy right under the eyes of the agents.

His plans also had to change.

First, let's look at Judy.

As the saying goes, the person who knows you best is often your enemy. Li Jiankun dared to guarantee that, given that he had no power in the Soviet Union and Judy had been operating here for nearly a year, after this slap in the face, this unruly and willful old woman would never be able to swallow this anger. She would not run away. On the contrary, she was afraid that if he ran away, he would try to kill her here.

So Li Jiankun asked Ayan to release the news in order to protect himself.

However, although there are risks, he believes they are not great.

As for the reason, let’s talk about the second point.

In fact, Li Jiankun didn't think at first that he could catch Judy so easily. It was just that after killing Ivankov, Judy tried to win over Timofeev, and he bet on it.

At first, he thought that in order to deal with Judy, he had to clip her wings first, especially the underworld forces, because the underworld forces were often uncontrollable. It was not uncommon to hear news of some big shot being stabbed to death by gangsters on the street. And he had no security force in the local area, so he had to take care of it.

Now he has successfully cut off Judy's black wings, and conversely, he is not powerless here. Another shield that Judy knows is the agent. In addition to dealing with Judy, he came here for other purposes. The wealth accumulated by the Soviet Union for seventy years is something that no one can help but envy, and he is the same, but it is different from when he first came here. His idea has changed now. He no longer takes it directly from the Soviet people, but hunts for Western capital.

It feels more satisfying, and more... righteous?

So next, whether it is to deal with Judy or fight with Western capital, he is faced with a step to enter the game.

Or walk in.

If one wants to stir up the high-level situation in this land, it is not enough to just make plans behind the scenes. Some of the titles and halos on his head will definitely play some role if the cards are in the open. In addition, only by getting involved in the game can one understand the overall situation.

For example, the fact that Judy was both protected and monitored.

If he were in the situation, he would definitely not be careless.

Now thinking back, he understood the reason. It was actually very simple. Some people in the Soviet high-level leadership could not fully trust people like Judy, even though they were hailed as their saviors to a certain extent.

The Soviet Union's economy was deteriorating, and the Gorbachev faction's economic reforms had failed, and the country was at a loss. What many people don't know is that at this critical juncture, the United States extended a helping hand.

Judy, who was born into a top-tier chaebol in the United States, controlled the tens of billions of wealth of the Phelan Group and was an expert in manipulating the economy. Of course, she was qualified.

Li Jiankun originally had many ways to join the game and step forward, but they might not be better than his current spur-of-the-moment idea.

Li Jiankun wanted to join the game, but facing Judy and her friends who were successful here, two fists could not beat four hands, so he definitely needed allies. And now everyone knew that he and the United States were not on good terms, so not only could he not count on one and two, but he had to be on guard.

The third force is his target.

You have to know that he was captured by agents. The Soviet agents had an organization, the famous KGB. The boss of the KGB was a ruthless man. The famous 819 incident in was initiated by him.

To put it bluntly, a coup d'état.

The purpose was to prevent the collapse of the Soviet Union.

However, it was eventually ruined by the Ye faction's offensive against public opinion.

Speaking of which, Li Jiankun has to thank Judy. It was because Judy said that she was being monitored that Li Jiankun thought of this person and quickly came up with this meeting plan in his mind.

This is much more natural than his visiting in person, seems much less scheming, and is also very efficient.

Now, just wait for this person to show up.

One thing is certain, this person will definitely find out soon that a world-famous figure like himself has been captured by the agents.

Moreover, Li Jiankun thinks that he is somewhat special because he is the so-called world's richest man born under the social system. It should be said that generally speaking, his reputation in China is not bad.

Therefore, this person will definitely appear.

click!

Faster than expected, the iron door was pushed open.

A little old man wearing a black woolen coat, plastic-framed glasses and with a stern face walked in. He looked to be in his sixties.

He was alone.

After closing the door, he looked at Li Jiankun, walked to the other side of the long table, took off a pair of black leather gloves, pulled out the armchair, and sat opposite Li Jiankun.

"What a surprise," he said, speaking English with a hint of pickle.

Li Jiankun smiled and said, "Same here."

"you know me?"

"First time seeing you, but I guessed it."

The stern-looking old man stretched out his right hand, "KGB Chairman, Kryuchkov."

"Li Jiankun, they usually call me Jack Lee abroad."

After shaking hands, Kryuchkov said, "That's why I said it was unexpected. Mr. Jack Lee, who has been the world's richest man twice, is actually in our country, and we know nothing about it. I feel deeply derelict in my duty."

Li Jiankun smiled and waved his hands, "What are you talking about? I came to Big Brother's country to have fun, why are you paying so much attention to me?"

Kryuchkov curled his lips and asked, "The question is, are you here to have fun?"

Li Jiankun slowly stopped smiling and said, "No."

Kryuchkov pretended to listen attentively.

"As my men reported to you, I slapped the so-called Tracy, Judy Rockefeller. I was attracted to her in the first place. We have a grudge, a deadly feud."

Kryuchkov frowned and said, "You can't touch her, at least not in our country."

Li Jiankun stared at him and asked, "Do you really think Judy and her friends will help your country save the economy?"

"Why not?" Kryuchkov asked. "The United States does not want the Soviet Union to disintegrate."

If this word were to spread, many people in later generations would probably be very surprised.

However, based on what Li Jiankun learned, this is indeed the case.

It's just that it's too absolute.

Li Jiankun corrected: "The United States just doesn't want the Soviet Union to disintegrate now."

Because that is not in the best interests of the United States.

Having a powerful enemy is not necessarily a bad thing. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union and the United States competed with each other, and both sides made breakthroughs and achieved considerable development in many fields.

To take a step back, even if the collapse of the Soviet Union was inevitable, the United States absolutely did not want it to be a peaceful collapse.

"Going too far into the future, the Soviet Union's economy is now very bad and the authorities are powerless to do anything about it," Kryuchkov said expressionlessly.

Li Jiankun nodded slightly, then said: "The problem is that you think they can solve it, but in my analysis, they can't solve it at all. The Soviet Union's economic problems are a series of factors such as policy failures, corruption, militarism, and oil price crashes. Over a long period of decades, the situation has become so serious that it is difficult to reverse. It is not something that can be cured by a few so-called economic experts."

Kryuchkov frowned. No one could ignore this man's views on economics.

And in Kryuchkov's opinion, he was much stronger than those reinforcements.

The most important point is that this person's understanding of the social system is beyond the reach of Western economic experts.

"If patients don't know whether a disease can be cured or not, do you think doctors don't know either? Then why are they so busy jumping around, as if to make you think they are doing their best to save your country's economy?"

Li Jiankun answered his own question, "Of course it was an ill intention."

Kryuchkov asked: "Can you heal me?"

"No."

Li Jiankun answered these two words very straightforwardly.

To be honest, he did have a solution. As someone who had experienced it, he knew the reasons for the collapse of the Soviet Union and what the problems were, so he was able to come up with a solution that was just right for the situation.

But the problem lies in the three words "theoretically".

Looking at the chaos within the Soviet Union and the external threats, even if there was a good remedy, how could it be implemented?

Kryuchkov looked gloomy and said solemnly: "Please continue."

Li Jiankun leaned back and distanced himself from him, "Besides, you're going to hit me. Aren't you surprised to see me?"

Kryuchkov then remembered what he had just said: "First of all, I was attracted to her."

"and then?"

"It's profitable. They are just like Judy and the others. They want to fish in troubled waters and covet the wealth accumulated by the Soviet Union over the past 70 years."

Kryuchkov was furious, "You think we will give it to you?!"

Li Jiankun's expression remained unchanged, and he asked back: "No?"

Thinking of the current economic decline, where even the privileged class is facing material shortages, and thinking of the internal corruption, and thinking of the several deals that are already in progress, Kryuchkov's clenched fists slowly loosened, and the whole person felt like a deflated ball.

"Besides, the word 'give' is not appropriate. It sounds like charity. But in reality, don't you treat Judy and the others as saviors?"

Kryuchkov slammed his fist on the table and uttered, "This is all your one-sided statement!"

"Yes, then let me tell you something else."

Li Jiankun raised two fingers and said, "They gave you two main ideas, right? One, speed up the reform of state-owned enterprises and exchange rates; two, open up the financial market?"

Kryuchkov narrowed his eyes at him.

"Don't look at me like that. Judy and the others are definitely not in the same group. What's the point of using this torture trick on you? You have no say in economic matters. I'm fighting with their family, and the organization behind them in Southeast Asia. I can't pretend." Li Jiankun spread his hands.

Kryuchkov took a deep breath and asked, "Why are you telling me this?"

"Let's make a bet that you and they are not on the same page."

Li Jiankun pulled back his body, placed his hands on the table, and said word by word, "Then the enemy of my enemy is my friend."

The serious demeanor quickly disappeared, and Li Jiankun shrugged and said, "Besides, it doesn't matter if I lose the bet. I'm sure the news of my arrest has already been reported in the news. I just slapped someone. According to your country's laws, I will accept any punishment. Can you still sentence me? At worst, I can just go back home after leaving. I won't get involved in this mess anymore."

Kryuchkov stared into his eyes for a long time, then asked calmly, "What if you win the bet?"

Li Jiankun immediately perked up, "Then it's worth planning."

"Planning what?"

"Of course, I planned them."

Kryuchkov snorted coldly and said, "Are you plotting against them, or against the money of our Soviet people?"

Facing this ruthless man, Li Jiankun did not intend to play dumb with him. That was not a good idea, so he spoke frankly: "The current situation is like this. Even you cannot interfere in economic matters. So are you willing to watch the Soviet people's money being plundered by them through conspiracy and trickery, or give me a hand and plot against them."

Kryuchkov sneered: "If I'm not mistaken, if your plan succeeds, all the wealth of the Soviet people will go into your pocket in the end."

Li Jiankun said confidently: "But I didn't do anything to you, nor did I rob you. I was targeting them. Otherwise, I have already told you their sinister intentions. If you believe me, you can find a way to keep this wealth."

Kryuchkov: "..."

He was thinking a ghost.

As this guy said, he has no say in economic matters.

Li Jiankun added: "That being said, if I am the final winner, the people of your country should be much better off, or not so miserable."

Kryuchkov's expression changed.

"You don't have to believe what I say for now. Wait and see for a while. No one in this country has more information than you. When you want to talk to me, we can talk. But I need to remind you that it's not too late, otherwise even I can only stare blankly." Li Jiankun decided to give him some time to think things over.

Kryuchkov suddenly asked: "How can you guarantee that?"

"That's easy. I can promise you that I will not directly affect the interests of the Soviet people. If it is a plan and I have to use it, I will inform you in advance. We can even sign a secret agreement and return the benefits obtained afterwards."

Li Jiankun then joked, "Look, I can still see the money from the basket here."

Kryuchkov was silent for a moment, then asked, with no sign of emotion: "So what should I do?"

"For now, protect me."

"You don't have to tell me that," Kryuchkov said unhappily.

If this guy died in their country, it would definitely be a disaster.

"It's better to be safe than sorry. Judy and her people have been running the business here for a long time. I'm a newcomer here, so I have to be on guard. But I feel relieved after hearing what you said." Li Jiankun said with a smile.

In this country, if the KGB is determined to protect a person, they will only suffer in vain when the Grim Reaper comes. Don't be brainwashed by those heroic movies in Hollywood. If you don't even have this kind of control, this thorn in the eyes of Western countries will be destroyed countless times.

Only when your life is safe can you let go and do what you want.

Li Jiankun is always thinking about the fact that he still has a family and a woman waiting for him to come home.

Of course, he has more expectations for the third-party forces represented by Kryuchkov.

But there's no need to rush.

Firstly, Kryuchkov is likely to be skeptical about him now; secondly, he has just joined the game and has not made any official moves.

After they trust each other, there are many things that need to be done to trouble his force, or even to deal with the other two forces. Of course, it is impossible for them to do so in such a frank manner.

No one can complete this game by one's own efforts.

When I was reading books in my previous life, I still remember that this financial war in the West had two names, namely the "Ruble Scam" and the "Vantaa Plan".

The book mentions that a total of 27.5 trillion US dollars was looted from the Soviet Union.

Li Jiankun doesn't quite believe this number.

However, Wanta is a real person and Ayan even had a drink with him.