Chapter 287: The Middle East Wants Security (Part 3)
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âIt is estimated that it will take another two months, and thatâs with the provision of new drill bits and excavation technology,â a member of the think tank replied.
âTwo months⊠thatâs acceptable. During this period, letâs not do anything and wait for the alien spaceship to be excavated.â
We can t just do nothing, that would be too abnormal.â
âThen what should we do?â
âDiscuss the oil issue with Russia.â
âOil?â
âYes, the mainland has started producing oil, and the extraction volume is quite significant. For now, their crude oil is only used domestically, so it hasnât affected international oil prices.
âBut they wonât always refrain from exporting oil. When they do start, given their style, they will surely target our oil system.
Since we canât stop them, itâs better to proactively open a door and let Da Mao get involved.
âThat way, the interests in the oil sector wonât be ours alone,â said the think tank member.
Everyone agreed with nods.
Previously, they could use international influence to blockade Da Mao and sanction them, but they couldnât use the same tactic against the domestic producers.
The same move, when used against different opponents, yields entirely different results.
Thus, the oil issue is an unsolvable problem.
Unless they could physically overpower them.
Unfortunately, they simply canât do that now.
âWill the Russians collaborate with us?â
âNo, but they will act for their own interests.â
âAlright, Iâll contact the Russians later. Any other suggestions?â After hearing this, the think tank member fell silent.
Any other ideas?
What a thought.
It was already challenging enough to slightly delay the opponentâs strength growth and cause them trouble in various aspects.
âAlright, letâs adjourn the meeting,â said the big boss, getting up and leaving the meeting room.
He went to a secure room to prepare for a phone call. After ensuring the line was ready, he dialed.
The call lasted for about fifteen minutes.
He hung up, satisfied with the conversation. Though slightly annoyed, the other partyâs thoughts were all within the think tankâs predictions.
For the sake of their own personal interests, Russia dared to do anything.
âPresident Tang, are we participating in this yearâs Zhuhai Airshow?â Lin Chao asked Tang Rui.
Zhuhai Airshow?
Tang Rui remembered that the airshow was coming up soon.
This was definitely something to participate in.
âYes, we are. When should we go?â asked Tang Rui.
âNo rush, thereâs still more than half a month left. If weâre participating, we need to submit an equipment list in advance. What do you plan to display?â âDisplay, huh⊠There are quite a few things. I need to think about it.â
Tang Rui pondered over this issue, feeling a bit troubled.
Shen Hong Company had too many things.
Or rather, the mess he created was too big.
Just the airplanes alone came in many models, from fighters to transport planes.
There was plenty of equipment but much of it couldnât be exported.
Thatâd be really bothersome.
Take your time to think, and send me the list when youâre ready,â Lin Chao said and left.
Tang Rui took a yogurt from the lab fridge and started to think while licking the lid.
Perhaps he should just submit everything.
As for how much got approved, thatâd be up to the authorities.
But then again, why bother?
Knowing it canât be sold, whatâs the point in doing this?
Buzz buzzâŠ
Just then, his phone vibrated.
Tang Rui picked it up.
It was a call from Prince Salim.
Itâs been a while since they last spoke.
âHello, Prince Salim.â
âMy friend, Iâm glad to hear your voice. I hope Iâm not disturbing you.â
âNot at all, Iâm just pondering whether to have grilled fish or sashimi tonight,â Tang Rui casually said.
You could have both,â Prince Salim immediately replied.
Good answer.
Very luxurious.
âYouâre right, I might try that tonight.â
My friend, I have a matter Iâd like to discuss with you.â
Go ahead, you donât have to be formal with me.â
âThank you for understanding. I want to know if Crimson still takes national security orders.â
Prince Salimâs question immediately piqued Tang Ruiâs interest.
What did that mean?
As a highly regarded prince of the camel kingdom, he must be aware of the real situation in Sudan.
National security? That was just a cover.
But since he knows the real deal and still calls to ask about this, it means the camel kingdom has some plans.
âWe do take them, but we canât just accept any order,â Tang Rui thoughtfully replied.
âI see. Would you take an order from our camel kingdom?â
Wow.
This was really from the Middle East.
Werenât they paying protection fees on both sides?
Why the sudden change of heart?
Starting to pick sides now?
âYou have an army, and your equipment isnât bad either. You even won
recently, why would you need it?â
Tang Rui didnât address whether he would take the order or not.
The situation now is different from before.â
I see⊠I need to think about it, Iâll let you know later.â
âAlright, thank you very much, my friend.â
âLikewise. Talk to you next time, goodbye.â
After hanging up, Tang Rui called Lin Chao back.
Such matters definitely needed to be reported.
âWhatâs up?â Lin Chao returned, still puzzled.
âPrince Salim just called, asking if Crimson takes national security orders.â
âNational security? From which country?â
âThe Middle East.â
âWait for me, Iâll report this.â Lin Chao was stunned too.
This move by the Middle East was truly unexpected.
Logically, it shouldnât be like this.
Did they hear some rumors, or did they really decide to take a gamble and pick a side?
It was hard to understand.
Tang Rui didnât bother to think about it further. After all, it wasnât his concern.
Even if they took this order, it would just be under the guise of Crimson.
He wouldnât even need to use his own official seal.
âRed Lotus, display all the companyâs products. Let me see what can be simplified for external sale.â
Tang Rui continued to work on the Zhuhai Airshow issue.
Meanwhile, due to the Middle Eastâs signal, the higher-ups started to hold meetings to discuss the matter..
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