Dingtian Novel Ju.dtxsj." the child, how is the house? Is the doll well-behaved? Parents are in good health. Ella Book House 26book I'm very good, don't worry about it. Okay, the phone bill is very expensive, so be it......" Sha Mingyin finished the call in less than 30 seconds, and then sighed for three minutes before he got up and went to the smoking room to cool himself.

The workers in the back waited for a while before going up to make a call, which was something similar.

In these days, there are not many users who install telephones in Chinese families, and many people call the small shops close to their homes, or the homes of colleagues and friends, and ask them to notify their families of the agreed time before calling them, and this waiting time has become the happiest time, and there are enough reasons to give them a reminiscent of family happiness.

However, when you actually dial the phone, most people only talk for a minute before it ends. This kind of thing is completely incomprehensible in China. Local calls cost 6 cents a minute.

Su Cheng followed the crowd in line and also called home.

The satellite phone dialed quickly, but the noise was not small, Su Mu's voice was accompanied by a rustling tail, like the waves of sea water, standing on the island-like drilling platform, the atmosphere of homesickness was particularly strong.

At this time, looking at the magnificent waves, it suddenly makes people feel nostalgic. Su Cheng opened his mouth, and unconsciously said the same thing: "Mom, how is your family?

The wishes and expectations of the Chinese are actually similar.

Whether it is a huge industry or a powerful army, all they earn and defend is food and clothing, and family happiness. Stand on the coastline of another country. People who are mining oil from other countries and going abroad are not without worries in their hearts, but they can only keep their worries in their hearts and express them in letters and postcards. The moment you connect the phone and hear your family's voice, the stress is released.

Sioux City stayed in the communications room for a moment and then went into the smoking room. It is an enclosed space of about 10 square meters. The ventilation fan buzzed, and the cigarettes lit up thick smoke.

"Su Dong is here. Sha Mingyin's voice was slightly deep, but it was much more normal.

"Give me a cigarette. Sioux City lit a cigarette with a lighter in the smoking room. He took a deep breath and slowly spit it out, covering his eyes with green smoke.

Look at him doing the same thing as himself. The workers suddenly felt much more comfortable, and soon returned to their state, chattering and talking.

Some people like to talk, some like to listen, Sioux City was silently thinking about his thoughts.

The room was filled with the chatter of two or three people.

People who have not worked in the field can hardly understand why the big men talk so much. Some people almost can't stop talking about their families, their wives, their sons, their parents, their siblings and dogs......

Loneliness. It is also a psychological suggestion that only a sense of responsibility can make a man do unimaginably big things.

Su Cheng smoked two cigarettes in a row, and saw that Sha Mingyin's fingers had lost the red light, so he patted him on the shoulder. The two walked out of the smoking room together.

The iron door snapped back.

Su Cheng and Sha Mingyin leaned against the iron railing, took a breath of fresh air together, and both smiled.

Sha Mingyin said embarrassedly: "Lao Liu usually works hard, but he has no idle mouth." ”

"I understand. Su Cheng nodded slowly and said sincerely.

Sha Mingyin smiled and said, "It's only been a few months." Let's just say that the worker on our platform knows him better than his wife. When we were young, we could all recite the things about chasing dogs and chickens and stealing corn cobs......"

Su Cheng laughed, paused and said, "Lao Sha, in a few days, 106 will be in place, do you stay on 105, or go to 106?"

"I'll go to 106. Sha Mingyin said without hesitation: "Our people come from complex sources, if I don't go, I won't be able to suppress it." ”

Su Cheng nodded slowly and said, "The second oil well is also very important, and I can only rest assured if you go." However, you won't be able to go home for a long time. ”

"No one can go home halfway through exploration, what's that called? Since I have done oil exploration, I am used to it, and my wife and children understand it. ”

Sioux City sighed, this is an unsolvable problem for the oil industry. The Daqing Oilfield and the Shengli Oilfield, and the current Karamay Oilfield, were also built on a wasteland. Later, Da*Qing City and Dong*ying City were also new cities built by workers and their families.

Sha Mingyin has long been accustomed to living in a foreign land, and his homesickness flashed, and he smiled: "Actually, I went to see the offshore drilling platform in Italy. ”

"Oh?

"What else, the room was a little bigger than us. They called it the captain's room, and in addition to the bed, there was also a cabinet with a desk and bookshelf in the middle of the storage. The rest, except for the food that can be a little better, is pretty much the same. Sha Mingyin's metaphorical description.

He then explained: "The drilling platform used by the Italians is a second-generation ship built in 82, 6,800 tons, with a capacity of 18 people, but there are actually only about 15. Ours is the third generation, 7,500 tons, that is, the capacity is relatively large, there are 28 people, plus their equipment is small, the average space is larger than ours......"

"That's right......" Su Cheng simulated the other party's platform in his head. He has followed the construction of offshore drilling platforms throughout the process and has a perceptual understanding of each module.

Sha Mingyin laughed as he spoke, and said, "Foreigners are very squeamish, look at our room, small is small, it's enough after all." And it's a single room, which is much better than a bungalow in the country. In the factory area of the oil field, a family of five lives in two rooms of 30 square meters, how can our offshore drilling platform be comfortable. They Italians can't, say it's a pigeon cage. ”

Sioux City. The housing environment in '89 is really bad, especially in families where children are born, or when children grow up, and the housing area is not enough. The Hua 105 drilling platform is built to international standards, and the space inside is better than the housing conditions of many units in China. Moreover, workers of state-owned enterprises in the 80s. After a lifetime of collective life, it is much easier to coordinate with each other.

Sioux City asked, "You said they ate well, how did the Italians get it?

"The commuter boats are provided by Abu Dhabi and they all come at about the same time. They buy more than we do, though. ”

"There are more of us than them, so why don't we buy more? You're not so saving, are you?"

"How can I save money from my mouth. Sha Mingyin shouted: "We don't have a big refrigerator, and we can't put it away if we buy too many things." The Italians directly installed an ice storage and a large refrigerator to keep it fresh. Those chicken wing pizzas are stored in the freezer, and they will not be bad for half a year, and the vegetables can be eaten for half a month. Let's just have a refrigerator. This can't be compared. ”

"Then let's buy a big refrigerator too. The structure of the freezer should be changed, and this demand can be put forward to the factory and used on No. 106. ”

"Seriously? A big refrigerator is a lot of money. ”

Su Cheng smiled and said, "You still say you don't save money?"

"I'm not wasting money. Sha Mingyin glanced ahead, and there were also a few workers with strange expressions, sitting on the ground and watching the sea. People who work at sea want to vomit when they look at the sea every day, and where do they usually sit.

Thinking of this, Sha Mingyin didn't insist. only said: "You have to calculate, don't work so hard to extract oil, and you will lose money when you mine later." I've heard that a single rig alone costs tens of millions, and hundreds of millions. I don't know how long it will take to pay for itself......"

"The question of funding, I will definitely think about it. Su Cheng patted him on the shoulder, looked at his watch and said, "It's almost time to eat, let's go to the activity room and sit, the sun outside is very poisonous." ”

"When I first arrived, I peeled off my skin every day. Those white people are scary, roasted and similar, and if you don't pay attention to it, you think it's cooked. ”

The two entered the dining room and activity room with a smile. At this time, the workers who are not on duty will come over, and it is also the social activity center of the drilling platform.

The chef, who deliberately wore a white hat, saw Su Cheng and Sha Mingyin coming, and announced the start of the meal. Everyone lined up to receive food at the dining table, similar to university cafeterias and unit canteens.

In the four large vats, there are kelp stew, sauerkraut stir-fried meat, braised fish pieces, fried shredded potatoes, and a pot of seaweed and egg soup. It can be seen that this is already the result of hard work.

Compared with the fast food of foreigners, the production of Chinese food is indeed a bit more troublesome, and some ingredients are difficult to buy from the UAE.

Sioux City eats while chatting with the workers in a relaxed way. After a while, the chef came over nervously and asked, "Su Dong, what do you think of the taste?"

"Does it usually smell like this?"

"Yes, Mr. Sha specially instructed that no deception is allowed. ”

Su Cheng glanced at Sha Mingyin with a smile and said, "There is no problem with the taste, after we buy a big refrigerator in the future, you have to make more different things." In addition, in addition, I think our platform can try to make a buffet. ”

"Buffet?" the chef rubbed his hands incomprehensibly.

Su Cheng then explained to him in detail, saying: "The portion size is about the same as now, but everyone can pick what they like, but there is less waste, and the atmosphere of eating is better, and it also reduces your workload." ”

"Then what do you want to eat, isn't there always something left?"

"For the rest, do less next time, or don't do it at all. Let's eat in the canteen, some meals are actually wasted, make a buffet, the more troublesome place is to have more dishes, more than 20 people, it may be really difficult to do" Su Cheng paused for a moment, and then said: "Your task is very important, let's go abroad to work outside, if you can eat and sleep well, the family will not be too worried, you have to think about it, let everyone eat happily......"

"Make sure everyone eats and drinks well. A sense of mission surrounds the white chef's hat.

Sioux City lived on the rig for two days, and the novelty faded. Life here is also becoming more and more like the life of a rickety seafarer.

The 28 workers and he worked more than 8 hours a day to barely complete their daily tasks, and if they encountered problems with repairs and other aspects, they had to stay up all night and deal with them before they could sleep.

Early in the morning of the third day, the day when Sioux City was to return to land.

Sha Mingyin and a group of others sang "I Dedicate Oil to the Motherland" and prepared to bid farewell to Sioux City. However, as the commuter ship was about to arrive, a strong wind arose along the coast, and the rough waves tossed the commuter boat up and down, and although it did not capsize, it was impossible to get close to the drilling platform.

The 7,500-ton rig could not compete with the sea, and a warping of about 30 degrees occurred from time to time. In order to avoid danger, everyone returned to the cabin. Although the production could not be carried out, the safety work was more arduous, and at least 20 people followed the pipeline to inspect for fear of cracks or cracks.

The waves continued until 5 p.m., when the commuter ship approached the rig. The Arabian captain was already familiar with the weather, and shouted as usual: "We'll stop for 15 minutes." Non-slip ...... in waves"

Sioux City was placed in a cage-like elevator, slowly descended to the side of the ship, and was then pumped onto the commuter boat by two big men.

Boxes of pre-ordered food and daily necessities were placed in the cages. Retracted to the top, workers hurriedly unloaded these things, and sent down garbage and other waste.

The process is well organized. 15 minutes is just enough.

The captain pinched the time, waited for 15 minutes, immediately started the engine, and ran to the beach.

The moment he stood on the ground, Su Cheng knelt on the ground with a bang.

It's not a ritual, it's a fainting land.

Offshore drilling platforms are rocking all the time, especially by the tides. When Sioux City got used to the sea ship and stood on land again, one was not well prepared. And he lay down.

There were also workers from other countries who came ashore, and more than one person lay on the ground, everyone looked at each other and smiled, and each rolled in his own way.

When Sioux City is comfortable and ready to get in the car. Another man in a suit came over and said, "Hello Mr. Su, my master wants to invite you to a cup of coffee." ”

"Who is the master of your house?"

"You can guess, says the host. ”

Su Cheng beckoned Huo Chang and asked him and Shiro to wait in the back. Most people in the UAE wear traditional robes, on the one hand, it is customary. On the other hand, it is also due to the climate. As a result, most of the people in the suits were UAE government officials, and those who did not want to be named were known in Sioux City only Diab, the crown prince's close associate.

The other party drove and turned out of the public dock.

On both sides of the road are private villas, loosely built and taking into account the surrounding buildings, some of which resemble old Shanghai mansions, which are high-cost self-built houses in different styles. Some homes have greenery planted in front of their homes, and at a cost of $3,000 per plant, the cost of these private homes can be guessed.

Upon entering the city's main thoroughfare, Sioux City suddenly discovers a large number of Chinese characters. If you look closely, it is full of advertisements for the Petroleum Equipment Exhibition.

Even in the relatively busy streets of the city, you can still see advertisements for petroleum equipment exhibitions in English, Arabic, French, German or Chinese from time to time.

Sioux City couldn't help but be surprised.

Advertising in places like Abu Dhabi is also a little cheaper than in Tokyo and New York, and Dahua Industrial has not made a final decision on the amount of advertising. Chinese embassies abroad are all free-range iron roosters, and it is impossible to pay for them......

Could it be that the UAE government is paying for it? Siousax City is also a little unconvinced, this is not a small amount, even the Chinese government's political officials, it is estimated that they are reluctant to spend money like this......

Mercedes drove straight into a tree-lined manor. In the UAE, stout trees are better for showing off than gold.

After Su Cheng got out of the car, he felt a cool breeze, and after observation, he found that it was actually a sprayer hanging on the trunk of a tree.

"Whose manor is this?" Sioux had to ask.

The driver said respectfully: "It's the master's." ”

"If you say it, you don't say it. Su Cheng muttered in Chinese and raised his leg inside.

Diab waited at the door.

Seeing Sioux City, he shook hands and said softly, "Your Excellency Amir is waiting for you." ”

Su Cheng was stunned for a moment, and said in a questioning tone: "Your Excellency Amir is?"

"He is the eldest son of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Diab said with a low brow.

Sioux City was stunned. According to the current state of succession in the palace, the eldest son of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the next crown prince, and in some kind of Chengdu, he also represents the will of the crown prince himself.

"Should I prepare a gift?" asked Sioux skillfully.

Diab smiled and said, "Sincerity is the best gift, Mr. Sioux City, please come with me." ”

The estate is big, but the house is not big. Through the porch, you can see the Arabian style building inside, and on the south side is a three- or four-meter-high fish tank, which is full of colorful tropical fish.

Amir is a young man with slightly curly hair, dressed like a loveless young man in an American movie. He sat on top of the fish tank with his feet crossed, his rod in his hand.

"Chinese Sue?" Amir jumped out of the fish tank.

It was an irregular title, Diab coughed pretendedly.

"Mr. Sue. Amir changed his name again.

Su Cheng smiled and shook his hand. Said: "Your Excellency Amir." ”

"You were the first Asian in my memory to bid for Middle Eastern oil. Amir, who was at most in middle school, looked Sioux City up and down and said with a smile, "You're not the same as the Japanese." ”

For Middle Easterners, there is no essential difference between China, Japan, or South Korea. It's like the Chinese have a hard time distinguishing and understanding Iran and Iraq, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

In Sioux City's eyes, Amir was a kid at all. Whether it is his out-of-the-box demeanor or his immature face, it shows that he is not ready to be the heir of the royal family. At this time, it may be inconvenient for the crown prince to come forward. Perhaps to exercise Amir's diplomatic intelligence...... However, let a child who is less than 18 years old come forward, and Su Cheng doesn't know whether to envy or pity him.

Distractions are fleeting. Su Cheng smiled politely and said, "China is a much bigger country than Japan, and in another 20 years, our oil consumption will be much larger than his." ”

"So buy oil in advance, right?"

"You're right. ”

After receiving the affirmation, Amir suddenly became happy and said, "China is also near the sea, right? Do you have any special fish?"

"I know, Chinese cochineal. Sioux City cooperated: "This year, at the Singapore Wild Ornamental Fish Symposium, it was awarded the second prize. ”

"That should look good?"

Su Cheng pondered for a moment and said, "It tastes very good." ”

Serious Diab. The acceptance of bad jokes was unexpectedly high, and he covered his mouth and turned away.

Amir was not angry, and said more excitedly: "It seems that Mr. Su Cheng has the same idea as me." The more beautiful the fish, the better it is. Right?"

"China is particular about color, smell, and flavor. Sioux City struggled to translate in English, and added: "A good chef must first make good food." I think that under the same conditions, a beautiful fish must be better than an ugly fish. ”

"China is awesome!" Amir said sincerely, "a lot of people are against me fishing from the aquarium." And to say that these beautiful fish are hard to eat, so it seems that the chef must be not of sufficient quality, can you help me hire a few Chinese chefs?"

"Of course, there is no problem. ”

"Great. Amir stretched out his hand to give him a high-five, but when he heard Diab's cough again, he quickly took it back and went fishing again.

As the eldest son of the crown prince, Amir's existence expresses the importance that the crown prince attaches to Sioux City, but the substance is not expressed through him.

Diab clapped his hands, and saw a beautiful Arab girl come out with two light blue drinks.

After Sioux City raised his glass, Diab smiled: "Very cool drink, if you want to mix it with wine, you can add some vodka." ”

"No more alcohol. Su Cheng thought to himself, the vertigo hadn't gone away.

Diab drank it all, put down the cup, and said with a smile: "Mr. Sioux City is on the road, have you seen many advertisements?"

"yes, I'm weird too. ”

"It was a gift from the crown prince. Diab said with a smile: "The crown prince has a lot of resources, including advertising resources in Abu Dhabi, and we can provide a large amount if you need it." ”

"Thank you, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. ”

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is very interested in your Petroleum Equipment Exhibition, which he believes will increase Abu Dhabi's international presence. ”

Sioux City cautiously replied, "Yes." ”

"Will the Chinese government purchase a large amount of equipment at this petroleum equipment exhibition?" Diab approached the topic step by step.

Su Cheng Zhengrong said: "I am just the owner of a company in China, and for the government, I guess that I will buy some, and the specific amount cannot be determined." ”

"I have a list here, maybe the Chinese government is interested. Diab smiled and said, "They are all companies that are going to participate in the Petroleum Equipment Exhibition." ”

The list was very long, about two or three hundred companies, and Sioux City took a closer look and found that they were all companies from European and American countries, to be precise, American companies.

Strangely, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind: Yes, to break the ice in China, spending money is not the best way to break the ice. In this petroleum equipment exhibition, if the Chinese government wants to purchase materials, it will definitely give priority to American companies, and then European companies...... From a political point of view, this is a natural thing to do.

Diab looked at Sioux City's expression and asked, "You understand?"

"Yes. ”

"I have another list here. Diab handed Sioux another copy of paper.

There are far fewer companies on this paper, less than fifty, and as far as I can remember, it seems that they are all contained in the first paper.

Diab smiled and said, "They are all joint ventures between the United States and Afghanistan. ”

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