Chapter 2032: Expanding Business
"Okay, what the hell do you want us to do?" Lin Rui nodded.
"After several years of fighting, the Russian side has gradually realized the role of private military companies. They began to gradually loosen restrictions on private military companies. Actually, they interviewed me officially, but I had a grudge with some of them, so I didn't want to see them. But for the sake of the company, this is another opportunity to open up some markets in Europe. So I want you, as my representative, to go and talk to them. Assess the feasibility of our entry into Russia. ”
"Business negotiations? But I've always been in charge of action, not about these things. Lin Rui shook his head and said.
"I didn't let you care, I just asked the two of you to go over and make at least a gesture that we were considering. As for the actual situation, we will discuss it again. The silver wolf nodded.
Lin Rui smiled bitterly, "Then what are we?
"Then I would like to give you the benefit of free travel, at least this season to travel to Russia. By the way, bring Yelena and Sergey, they are Russian and familiar with the local situation. The silver wolf nodded. "Also, this meeting is confidential, and the Russian side does not want to disclose their attitude of opening up military companies for the time being. ”
"Understood. Lin Rui nodded and said, "You mean to let us take a look first, and not rush to make any decisions." ”
"Yes. The silver wolf nodded. "You will go out in three days, and the meeting place will be in St. Petersburg. ”
"Who is the other party?" Shogan hesitated, "Is it a quasi-official organization in charge of mercenary affairs similar to our previous management committee?"
"It's kind of similar, it's a new department set up by people from the military and intelligence services. They probably want to promote the legalization of private military companies through this department, and they want to bring these into their management as well. The silver wolf replied, "When you arrive, go to a designated place, and someone will come and contact you." ”
"Well, it looks like you really have to take Sergei with you. St. Petersburg is his territory. Shogan shrugged and said, "At least the streets of St. Petersburg are his territory." ”
After chatting about some details, Silver Wolf cut off the communication. Lin Rui looked at Jiang Andao, "How do you feel?"
I can argue without prejudice that the Russians are unreliable. Shogishi shook his head.
"Hey, that's prejudice. Although you are Chinese, you are a Yankee after all. Sergei said with a burst of dissatisfaction.
"It has nothing to do with whether I'm an American or not. I just don't think it's usually a good thing to have intelligence involved. This is true of the CIA in the United States, and the FSB of Russia. Taking a step back, even if they do allow us to open military companies in Russia, they will definitely be severely restricted. This is even more restrictive than the original management committee. And we all know how much it cost us to get rid of the Military Career Management Council. "Shogishi said calmly.
"Forget it, just go check it out. Lin Rui shook his head, "At present, we don't need to think so far. ”
"Well, go see what's there? I haven't been back to St. Petersburg for a long time. Sergei said, "I'm starting to miss the taste of beetroot soup in Russian restaurants." Are you right, Yelena?"
Yelena smiled, "I don't have any opinion, I'm idle anyway." ”
"Let's go, it's just a formality anyway. Lin Rui stood up and said, "But the most unbearable thing is that on this occasion, I seem to have to wear a suit again." ”
St. Petersburg, Russia, is one of the few cities in the world with white nights, and there is almost no darkness in the city from May to August. However, the reason why this meeting place was chosen here is not because it is a beautiful place. Rather, it is because it is the seat of the command of the Russian Navy, and the command of the Russian Northern Army.
After Lin Rui and the others arrived, they stayed in a hotel in St. Petersburg. Almost as soon as they dropped off their luggage, someone brought in a bouquet of flowers and a card. There is no signature on the card, only an address. The person in charge of delivering the flowers didn't know anything, and it seemed that he was indeed an errand.
Lin Rui casually stuffed the flowers into the trash can, waved the card in his hand and mocked, "There is only an address, and the flowers have just been delivered, real flowers, and the dew has not even dried yet." It seems that we have just arrived at the hotel and have been targeted. ”
"It's not just the hotel, you're underestimating the Russian Federal Security Service, I guess we're already being targeted by them before we even leave the airport. Shogishi shook his head. "Otherwise, how would they know which hotel we were staying in, and we didn't book it beforehand. ”
"That's right, we were followed by at least three different wheels on the way here. They are very experienced, and each time the tracking time is not too long, they immediately change to other vehicles. I'm afraid of being seen by us. Lin Rui nodded.
Sergei smiled, "Both, are you showing off your observations? I'm not targeting anyone, but your observations are weak." Another thing you didn't expect was that the taxi driver who took us here from the airport was also one of them. ”
"How do you know?" Yelena frowned, "I think he's normal." ”
Sergei smiled, "Of course I'm sure, and I'm sure he'll be back soon." He placed a pistol on the table and looked through the papers in his hand. "Ulyanochka, still with the rank of lieutenant. Our rank is not low, and there is even a lieutenant as a driver for us. I wonder what happens to federal agents if they lose their guns and papers?"
"You damn thief, you stole his gun and his papers just a moment ago?" Yelena shook her head helplessly, "You're really going to hurt him like this." ”
"That's the only way to let them know not to get too close to me. Sergei shrugged.
Lin Rui and Jiang An couldn't help but laugh. They were not in a hurry, and after settling in, they patiently drank coffee in their hotel room. By the way, wait for the driver to come.
Sure enough, in less than an hour, the driver who picked them up from the airport came to the door in a hurry.
"Oh, Mr. Driver, why are you here?" Lin Rui said with a deliberate frown.
The Russian driver's face, red as a monkey's ass, glared at Sergei angrily and said, "Give me back my stuff." ”
"What is it?" Sergei looked puzzled. "What do you pay back? I don't remember that we had a debt dispute, and besides, I paid off the fare?" his serious appearance made Lin Rui and the others almost burst into laughter.