african diary

In the next few days, Tang Xi was busy talking about the settlement of the previous project, while Xiao Hang followed the manager to the next project. The next project the company will do is the laying of oil pipelines in Niger. The suburbs of America stretch as far as Zinder.Due to the need to pass through several local traditional tribes along the way, which involved relocation matters, although the Niger government also came forward, the compensation and other matters still needed to be discussed by the company's own people.

On this day, a group of people came to a traditional Tuareg tribe in Maradi Province, which is a necessary place for the pipeline route.The Tuareg is a matriarchal nation, and men wear traditional blue-purple veils. In fact, in the 21st century, some African tribes close to big cities have been integrated by modern culture, but there are still many tribes that are still in the primitive state. The matrilineal clan society in China, even a tribe that has not yet transitioned to a slave society, and they now encounter this tribe is currently in a semi-integrated state, which is usually the most difficult to deal with.

The demolition went well at the beginning, and the tribal female chief also agreed to the relocation, but when it came to money, the female chief asked for 1000 million U.S. dollars, and there was no room for negotiation.Even if her tribe of dozens of people moved to Niamey, it would not cost 200 million U.S. dollars, let alone relocate to a new nearby site for reconstruction, and it would be enough to support 100 million U.S. dollars.

"Sir, can you help coordinate?" Xiao Hang translated the manager's words to Bridget, the administrator sent by the government.

"No, No, No," Bridget waved his hands hastily, "the government has long stated that economic issues are not within the scope of coordination."

"This is the most blatant blackmail!" The manager was obviously in a hurry.

Xiao Hang did not translate these words to Brigitte. God knows that the construction aid project is originally for the development of Niger, but the government is stingy in giving help in some aspects. Even if this kind of economic problem is reported to the consulate, the consulate will not be able to coordinate.

"We can't afford such compensation. Is there really no way to negotiate?" Leaving the tribe, Xiao Hang asked Brigi again.

Brigitte was silent for a while, and said: "Maybe there is someone who can do it. She used to be the chief of a large Tuareg tribe, and she is very prestigious among the tribe."

Xiao Hang took out the notebook he carried with him, and Brigi wrote a name on it——Lalibela.

"Where should I go to find her?" The car had already stopped in Niamey, seeing Brigitte who was about to leave, Xiao Hang hurriedly stopped him.

"Ask any Niamey person and they will know her." Bridget left after leaving this sentence.

After reporting the inquired information to the manager, the manager pondered for a while before speaking: "Leave this matter to you, you can talk to Lalibela."

"Who is Lalibela, do you know him?" The manager looked like he ate a fly, obviously he knew this person.

"She is..." The manager paused, "Forget it, I can't explain this woman's affairs clearly in a few words. She lives in the villa area in the city center, and she can be regarded as one of the prominent figures in Niamey."

The manager quickly wrote an address in Xiao Hang's notebook and sent him away.

It's really strange, everyone's attitude is evasive, why on earth?Xiao Hang was puzzled, Tang Xi should also know this person, but she lived in Zinder these two days, should I call her and ask her?

After thinking about it for a while, Xiao Hang still gave up the idea of ​​calling Tang Xi, anyway, it was just to talk, a woman can't eat herself, so let's talk about it tomorrow after getting enough sleep.

At 10:30 the next morning, Xiao Hang wore a white v-neck T-shirt and came to Building 11 in the villa area. Nigerians are generally lazy, so it’s not good to come too early and disturb the other party’s sleep.The doorbell rang more than ten times before anyone opened the door——

A black woman in a long gown stood lazily by the door, her hair still messed up.

"Uh... hello, is this Mrs. Lalibela?" Xiao Hang was a little embarrassed that he didn't expect to come here so late and disturb the other party's lucid dream.

"Ma'am?" The woman frowned slightly, "I'm still unmarried."

"Excuse me, are you Miss Lalibela?" Although the blacks don't look old, the woman in front of me must be 35. According to the tradition of early marriage in Africa, it shouldn't be, but Xiao Hang changed his words quickly .

"Yes, my little prince, come in." The woman said and moved away.

The interior of the house was magnificently decorated, and the temperature of the air conditioner was very pleasant. Xiao Hang sat down on the leather sofa.

"any drinks?"

"Coffee bar." Niger is rich in coffee, drinking this should be the least embarrassing for the host.

Soon, a cup of hot coffee was brought over.

"Honey, you woke me up from my sleep, tell me, what's the matter with me?"

"I want to ask Miss Lalibela...to help me with a small matter."

"Oh?" The woman looked up at Xiao Hang with great interest, "What do you need my help for? I remember your wife told me before, please don't think about you. You Chinese all regard your partner as your partner." only."

"My wife? I'm not married yet." The rebuttal blurted out, wait, Xiao Hang recalled, the face in front of him... could it be the woman he met in the French restaurant that day?

"Really?" Lalibela laughed twice, showing a clear expression, "I see, that little girl."

Thinking of the conversation that day, Xiao Hang felt that it would be better to end this conversation as soon as possible, "Miss Lalibela, can you let me get straight to the point and say what I want?"

"Go ahead."

"Our company is responsible for laying the oil pipeline from Niamey to Zinder, which involves compensation for the relocation of a Tuareg tribe. I would like to ask Ms. Lalibela to help coordinate."

"Do you want me to help you outsiders fight against the interests of your own tribe?"

"That's not what it means. It's just that the amount of compensation proposed by the other party is too outrageous."

"Okay, I can help you."

Xiao Hang was surprised by Lalibela's straightforwardness, which didn't make sense.Sure enough, just thinking about what conditions she would ask, Lalibela spoke——

"Sleep with me for one night, and I'll help you talk."

What kind of condition is this? Xiao Hang was almost choked by the coffee, and his face turned red from coughing.

"Your condition is too..." After finally stopping coughing, Xiao Hang was speechless to Lalibela's request.Shameless?absurd?All the words that come to mind Lalibela probably won't like to hear them.

"If you have heard about my deeds, you should know what kind of conditions I will offer. After all——" Lalibela paused, "There are quite a lot of stories about my deeds in Niamey."

"Miss Lalibela, please consider other conditions? Maybe we can give you a negotiation fee."

"No, I stopped worrying about money many years ago. I have slept with all kinds of men, and I just want to taste the taste of you Chinese," thinking that his words might scare the lamb in front of him, pulled Libera relaxed her tone a lot, "Honey, don't look at me like this, I was once a flowery girl too."

"Thank you for your suggestion, I'll go first." Forget it, this conversation seems impossible to continue.

Back at the company’s dormitory, Xiao Hang yelled at Manager Xu angrily, “Damn it, she has no good intentions to send herself to negotiate with this old temptress. Since her deeds are widely circulated in Niamey, there is no reason to The manager who has stayed in Niamey for five years will not know.

"It's no use yelling at me," the manager's voice became louder, "Who made you my subordinate, is there any problem if I send you to do something?"

"You know that this woman has no good intentions, but you still send me into the mouth of a sheep?"

"She won't force you. It's fine if you don't want to. When I first arrived in Niamey, she also wanted to sleep with me. Do you want me to sacrifice my appearance and go in person?"

Looking at the lackluster face of the manager, it was hard for Xiao Hang to see any complexion, that damned Lalibela was really ruthless.

"Tell me about her." Xiao Hang calmed down and said lightly. Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win every battle.

"It's nothing, she's just a high-class woman. In order to get out of poverty, she slept with Niger's politicians and wealthy businessmen. Now that she has finally made a fortune, she may... occasionally want to taste the taste of beautiful men."

What does a female chieftain think to be willing to become a high-ranking boss?But poverty is like a devil, corroding all the noble qualities of people, and there are too many people who are willing to give up their dignity for money.But——I would never sell my body for work, especially thinking of the other party's heavily made-up face, Xiao Hang couldn't help but get goosebumps all over his body, even if he was given 1000 million dollars, he couldn't hold it.