Chapter 0778 - A Hostage That Can't Be Shaken Off
After receiving the fifty million dollars from Xia Lei, Arthur was about to leave.
There was no written note for the transfer, but Charley was not at all worried that the Knights Hospitaller would cheat him on the money. The other party values glory more than anything else, and this is one of them. And the silver metal that the Knights Hospitaller regarded as a sacred relic was still in his hands, so he wasn't worried at all that the Knights Hospitaller would not carry out the agreement.
Fifty million dollars, that's a lot of money, but it's just a number to him. He is willing to give 50 million dollars to ransom Amanda and Park Taeyong, so he doesn't care about using 50 million dollars to buy killers, mercenaries and militants to go to war with the FA organization!
It's hard to predict what kind of chemistry will happen with the fifty million dollars plus the fanatics of the Knights Hospitaller and the weapons and equipment of the Rehman Group. However, it is conceivable that the FA organization will face the biggest existential crisis since its establishment!
The flames of revenge have begun to burn.
"Mr. Xia, the four of them will stay with you. I hope you will treat them well. At the door of the safe house, Arthur said to Charleigh.
Xia Lei said: "If you are not at ease, you can bring them back." ”
"No, no, no. Arthur waved his hand, "I said I was going to keep them as hostages, and I had to keep my promise." Mr. Xia, you're not going to make me a person who doesn't keep my promises, are you?"
Xia Lei shrugged his shoulders, and when Arthur had finished saying anything, he had nothing more to say. However, he knew very well that Arthur had left the Gray sisters and the Russo sisters behind, not so much as hostages, but rather as people who acted as eyeliners and spies on him. But he didn't care, because in his opinion, these four women were not very good in addition to being good-looking.
"Can I say a few words to them?" said Arthur, amiably.
Xia Lei smiled, "They're your people, why should you ask for my permission? If you want, you can talk to them all day." ”
"It doesn't take a whole day, I just need a few minutes. Arthur walked to the corner of the wall on the side of the gate.
The Gray sisters and Russo's sisters followed suit.
Charley thought that Arthur and the four women were just going to talk in the corner, but he didn't expect Arthur to turn a corner and walk behind the corner. The four women followed behind the corner, avoiding his gaze.
Xia Lei couldn't help but smile, his left eye jumped slightly, and the five people who were standing behind the corner and talking secretly followed into his line of sight. That's when the lip reading technique was activated.
"Mr. Arthur, why did you let us stay? We can't do anything here. Rosa said.
"Yes, let's go back with you, we're going to go to war with the FA organization, we're not afraid of death. Giovanna said.
Stella and Teresa said something similar. All four women didn't understand why Arthur had told them to stay, and they apparently didn't want to.
"That's enough, don't talk about it. I've made a decision and I won't change it anymore. Arthur's expression was serious, "Now you listen to me, it's important!"
The four women fell silent.
"I didn't leave you here to play, I have a mission for you. Arthur lowered his voice, "You have to gather all the information about Xia Lei, and report anything to me. Also, approach him and spy on him at all times. Also, it is important for us that you try to find out how much he knows about the secrets of the relics. ”
"Mr. Arthur, he's so cunning, how can we do that?" said Stella, worried. She remembered what had happened last night. The four of them and one Arthur were all deceived by Xia Lei, and now Arthur let them play a spy game with Xia Lei, which is very scary to think about.
"This is an order! You must carry it out, and you must do it!" Arthur said coldly, "Have you forgotten those who have been trained? How to deal with a man, do you still want me to teach you? You have natural strengths, and he has natural weaknesses." Use your brains and you will succeed. ”
Four women, you look at me, I look at you, and no one dares to speak anymore. But they understood what Arthur meant, and their bodies were the best weapons against men. Arthur asked their peach-colored cannonballs to bombard Charleigh and capture her.
"Alright, so be it. You know the contact information, but be careful not to let Xia Lei know. Arthur said.
The four women nodded in unison, and said in unison: "Defend the faith, help the suffering!"
Charley withdrew his gaze. He wasn't surprised at all that Arthur gave such a task to four women, he just felt a little headache. He also secretly said in his heart: "How much do he know about the secrets of the Holy Relics that he has received them to spy on me, and if I know more, will the Knights Hospitaller turn their guns and kill me after getting the Holy Relics?"
It's really possible, because only the mouth of the dead is the most stable.
Arthur and four women came out of the corner, and Arthur had a smile on his face as if nothing had happened just now. He said, "Mr. Xia, I'm leaving, please keep in touch." I'll keep you informed of this, and I'd like to ask when we'll be able to get our weapons?"
Xia Lei said: "I will ask the South American customer to prepare it for you, you can take the weapons you need directly from my customer, and I will make up for him." ”
"Well, that's for the best. Then goodbye. Arthur walked towards a taxi waiting on the side of the road. The car was called to him by Xia Lei. He didn't want his people to send Arthur, and he didn't want anyone to find out that he was in contact with the Knights Hospitaller.
"Mr. Xia. Giovanna said in a very gentle voice, "Can you walk around with us?" ”
"I don't have time, you go find the aunt who sweeps the floor, she will meet your requirements. Throwing these words, Xia Lei turned around and walked towards the Rema Arsenal.
The sisters of the Gray family and the sisters of the Russo family, you look at me, I look at you, and then look at Xia Lei's back together.
The day after seeing Arthur away, Yoo Masao and Aojae Moon returned, along with the scavenger infantry fighting vehicle sent to France for the exhibition. Xia Lei personally went to pick up the plane, but before he left the airport, he was surrounded by reporters from all walks of life.
"Mr. Xia, may I ask if the Scavenger Infantry Fighting Vehicle is a new type of combat vehicle developed by the Leima Group itself?"
"Mr. Xia, the Western media praised the superior performance of the Scavenger infantry fighting vehicle, but there are also media that the Scavenger infantry fighting vehicle is stealing Rheinmetall's combat vehicle technology, is this true?"
"Mr. Xia, can this kind of tank be mass-produced?"
"Mr. Xia, will our army be equipped with scavenger infantry fighting vehicles?"
"Mr. Xia, why did the Scavenger infantry fighting vehicle be exhibited abroad first, instead of at home? Is it an export-oriented weapon and equipment?"
A whole bunch of journalists, a bunch of questions.
Xia Lei raised his hand and waited until the scene quieted down a little before he said: "I don't have anything to say for the time being, please come to the Reima Arsenal tomorrow, I will hold a press conference for the Scavenger infantry fighting vehicles." Not only will I be able to answer your questions, but you will also have the opportunity to see our Scavenger infantry fighting vehicles in a live exercise. ”
"Mr. Xia......"
"Mr. Xia......"
Xia Lei no longer answered any questions, he squeezed away the reporters who were in the way, and left with Liu Zhengnan and Xia Xue, who came to pick up the airport together.
"Brother, are you really going to hold a press conference?" got into the car driven by Yelena, Xia Xue asked out loud.
"Of course, why not? We have good things, isn't it stupid to hide them? If the media likes to hype, let them fry them, which is tantamount to advertising for us for free. Xia Lei said.
Xia Xue chuckled: "Brother, then leave the planning work to me." ”
"Okay, no problem. Xia Lei agreed in one bite. My sister's ability to work is getting stronger and stronger, and it's time for her to be in charge of some work alone.
"I'll help you. Liu Zhengnan said.
"Hmm. Xia Xue smiled even sweeter, "I knew you loved me the most?"
Xia Lei frowned, "Am I actually behind Zhengnan?"
"You are tied for first place!" Xia Xue said.
There was laughter in the car.
Returning to the Reimaa Military Factory, Xia Leifa invited some people. Xia Xue and Yoo Masao began planning tomorrow's press conference.
Early the next morning, various media rushed to the Reimaa Arsenal ahead of schedule. News interview vehicles, large and small, and the signature female anchors of major TV stations also appeared on the stage, ready to interview Xia Lei. Some guests also arrived in advance, and Shi Boren and Tang Tianlong also asked some military figures, who were all invited by Xia Lei.
Xia Lei's people who were not invited also came, Mu Jianfeng and Ye Kun, as well as Yu Shanhe and Ling Hao. Xia Lei did not invite them, but they were still able to attend the press conference in an official capacity.
The press conference was held at the shooting range of the Reimaa Arsenal. Xia Xue and Liu Zhengnan arranged the podium and the audience, and a red carpet was put on a passage leading to the podium, which made it look good.
When the time came, Xia Lei stepped on the red carpet and calmly walked onto the podium. He did not invite any leaders to speak, and as soon as he came to the stage, he introduced information about the Scavenger infantry fighting vehicle, as well as future production plans. Reporters from all walks of life vied with each other to ask questions, and he also coped with it easily, without the slightest sign of stage fright. Standing on the podium, he doesn't look like an entrepreneur, but like a political dignitary, and his aura is very strong.
"Why didn't he die?" Mu Jianfeng looked at Xia Lei, who was talking eloquently on the podium, his face was gloomy and terrifying.
"It's strange to me that so many people want him to die, but instead of dying, he is getting more and more nourishing as he lives. Ye Kun also looked depressed.
"We have to stop supplying him with spare parts for the production of light weapons, we have to do it!" Mu Jianfeng's tone was resolute.
Ye Kun frowned, "That kid holds our handle in his hand, if we stop supplying parts to the Reima Group......"
Mu Jianfeng interrupted Ye Kun's words, "It's better to die standing than to be bitten to death by him bite by bite." ”
"Teacher, just say it, who does this mean?" Ye Kun said. He never believed that Mu Jianfeng was a person who would "die standing up".
At this time, Ling Hao walked over, "Is it important who means this? I think that your two companies will be eliminated by the Lehmar Group in a few years, and this is the important thing." ”
Ye Kun seemed to understand something, he nodded, but didn't say it.
Ling Hao said lightly: "I think Mu Lao is right, instead of being bitten to death by him, it is better to fight." If you fight, maybe he will die, not you. Are you saying I'm right?"
"Then ask Mr. Ling to take a hand. Mu Jianfeng said with a smile.
Ling Hao smiled. His gaze moved to the direction of Yu Shanhe.
Yu Shanhe didn't come over, he looked at Xia Lei, his brows were tightened, and he didn't know what he was thinking.
PS: There is something to delay for a day tomorrow, so I hereby ask for leave, and resume normal updates the day after tomorrow!