At the beginning of April, Red Island sank in the vast sea as expected. Only two-thirds of the diamonds are mined, and experts at the institute estimate that at least $16 billion worth of diamonds are buried in the deep sea. The Agyelle miners tried to send people to mine from under the water's surface, but when they reached the nearby sea, they discovered that the geological catastrophe of Hongdao was not simply sinking, but was accompanied by deep-sea earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. A small exploration ship had barely exerted twenty nautical miles when it was swept into it by a dark tidal surge, and was never to be seen again.

Sitting on the plane, Cheng Li calmly watched Hongdao disappear under the water, and then said softly: "Let's go, go to Hong Kong." ”

Back in Hong Kong, several different guests were waiting in the office of LC Group's Hong Kong branch. Cheng Liping had already learned the identity of the visitor from Zheng Tong, and immediately shook his head after entering the door, and said, "Young Master Kang, please first." ”

Kang Minshu was overjoyed, and hurriedly followed Cheng Liping to the office. Without waiting for Cheng Liping to sit down, Kang Minshu entered the door and said, "Mr. Cheng, we have inspected several islands in the Caribbean. The location is good and the scenery is great, so we plan to change the way we thought about the previous cooperation and build a tourist facility and a small port there. In addition, the island's supermarket and convenience facilities are also included in us, do you have any questions? ”

Cheng Liping said with a smile: "Doing business is all about making money, and I naturally have no opinion on these cooperation ideas, but issues such as quotation and benefit distribution still need to be discussed slowly." ”

Kang Minshu nodded and said, "I have already handed over the detailed list and plan to Manager Zheng, and she said that she will give it to you after she weighs it." By the way, is the island allowed to develop a gambling industry? If allowed, we can strongly support Kangjia and pay 15% of the profits as taxes every year. ”

Cheng Liping said: "I am in charge of my island, as long as it does not endanger the normal life of the residents, I will not restrict all industries." However, this tax amount is too low, so you should discuss it with the old man and then report it. ”

Kang Minshu nodded helplessly, chatted with Cheng Liping about some details, turned around and left. As soon as he went home and told him about it, Kang Minda, who didn't learn or knew how to do it, immediately let out a lot of nonsense and said, "Is the 15% tax still too low?" It's really not enough to swallow an elephant, that guy is a hungry wolf. ”

Kang Yihui said with a straight face: "Shut up, you know a fart about business." ”

Kang Minda's face darkened, and he put on his headphones and went to play mobile games. Kang Yihui ignored him, turned his head and asked Kang Minshu: "According to his meaning, if a casino is built, it should be the exclusive agent of our Kang family." In this case, I think it is worth referring to the rules of Singapore casinos. On the surface, 1 percent of the tax is paid, but in fact, 60 or 70 percent is secretly paid. Let's compromise and pay 50 percent. ”

Kang Minshu looked embarrassed and said, "Dad, so tall?" ”

Kang Yihui said with a smile: "Minshu, you have to look at the long-term vision of doing business. The fact that those islands have been recognized by the neighboring countries, and Mr. Cheng's willingness to relocate all the population, shows that he is serious about building them. To the north, it can connect with the rich countries of North America, and to the south, it can connect with the poor countries of Central America. Even if you open a foreign trade company, you can make a lot of money. ”

Kang Minshu was still incomprehensible, and said: "But all the construction costs are paid by us, and they won't pay a penny." ”

Kang Yihui said: "Okay, don't worry about it, as long as he agrees, there are more people who are willing to accept this condition." If you miss this opportunity, you won't have this store. Min Shu, according to my meaning, accept it all. ”

Kang Minshu nodded, and immediately sent a message to Zheng Tong, asking her to convey to Cheng Liping that the casino tax amount is 50%, and if Cheng Liping agrees, they will transfer people to Cheng Liping's island in the near future to inspect the specific venue.

When Zheng Tong took his mobile phone to find Cheng Liping, he saw He Yong and Dajin Wu standing outside the office door, saying that Brother Cheng was talking about things with guests from the mainland, and it was inconvenient to see anyone for the time being. Zheng Tong thought for a moment, and replied decisively to Kang Minshu: "Agreed." ”

The second wave of guests Cheng Liping met were also old acquaintances, one was Lu Jianping, the other was Tao Wenjing, and the other was the general surnamed Luo. At this meeting, he took the initiative to say his name, which turned out to be the same name as an ancient writer, called Luo Guanzhong. They were very grateful to Cheng Liping for the decision they made last time, and they also brought a generous amount of money to Cheng Liping by the way, which was counted as the cost of the previous big purchase. After Cheng Liping checked the amount, he transferred one-tenth of the amount to the account of the Licheng Farmers Foundation.

The three of them were amazed and asked Cheng Liping what his plans were for the future. Cheng Liping knew what they were worried about, they wanted money and money, they wanted people, and the key people were all elite thieves, and this group of people would return to China at every turn, which would indeed make them worried. But they didn't pick out the topic, and Cheng Liping didn't bother not to admit himself, and vaguely said that it was not decided yet, and if he could, he should continue the exploration by boat to see if he could find a second red island.

The third knew that Cheng Liping was joking, and while secretly scolding Cheng Liping for smoothing his head, he invited Cheng Liping to go back to the mainland to have a look. Cheng Liping avoided answering, and said: "The dispute around Hongdao has come to an end this time, the three of you shouldn't stay in Hong Kong for a long time, I'll be the host tonight, and I'll treat you to the Maria Hotel, and the three of you must come here." ”

Lu Jianping and Tao Wenjing both understood that Cheng Liping was giving an eviction order, but Luo Guanzhong was stubborn, he didn't think of this, and said hesitantly: "That's the case, Xiao Cheng, your identity is quite special, you have both Chinese resident status and foreign territory, so we need to listen to your attitude and see if we can put those islands under the control of the mainland." If we build a military base there, it will go a long way in controlling our naval supremacy in the Atlantic region. So, you see......"

Cheng Liping said with a smile: "So, can I think about it from the perspective of serving the country and the people, and publicly declare that those islands belong to the territory of the mainland, right?" ”

Luo Guanzhong nodded and said, "Yes, that's what I meant." ”

The smile on Cheng Liping's face flashed, and he said expressionlessly: "I'm sorry, I'm not interested." ”

"But Chinese residents have foreign territories, which is not in accordance with the rules...... Luo Guanzhong said.

Cheng Liping said: "Then you look at it and deal with it, anyway, I won't give up my island." Then again, I don't allow anyone to touch my island. Gentlemen, don't always let others pay for the country, when the country can think more for the people. ”

Luo Guanzhong straightened his face and said, "Xiao Cheng, if you insist on going your own way like this, it is possible to be deprived of the right of abode in the mainland." ”

Cheng Liping shrugged his shoulders and signaled casually, I don't care anyway. Lu Jianping understood Cheng Liping's meaning very well, in fact, he didn't want to have a stiff relationship with the mainland, otherwise why would he leave his parents and conscience chef in Hong Kong, instead of moving to the Caribbean by one brain. It's just that he has suffered a few losses before, and a normal person will be on guard, not to mention Cheng Liping's character of revenge.

However, Luo Guanzhong's statement was indeed notified by the high-level, and they tried their best to persuade Cheng Liping to divert the islands in the Caribbean for military use. Cheng Liping didn't take this stubble and appropriated it for military purposes, which means that he has lost his right to self-defense, and when the time comes, the island will be full of soldiers, who will still take his rules seriously. Besides, if you really develop military bases on those islands, will the United States and neighboring countries sit idly by? If we are not careful, several small islands will repeat the Cuban crisis of the sixties and seventies of the last century. When the time comes, you will withdraw your troops and leave, what will happen to my men, women, and children who are all over the island?

Lu Jianping smiled and played a round in the middle: "Xiao Cheng, Lao Luo, don't be angry, say something slowly." ”

Cheng Liping didn't give any face, and said: "There's nothing to say, whether to go to dinner at night, I still have something to do if I don't go, please go back." ”

Luo Guanzhong's face was full of embarrassment, glared at Cheng Liping, turned around and went out. He was a straight soldier, and in his mind, the interests of the country were more important than anything else. Cheng Liping used to be a member of the system, so he naturally understands his position and ideas, but he is now an individual and needs to be responsible for the future of himself and his brothers and relatives. What's more, Luo Guanzhong's idea is simply an immature idea that does not take into account the external political environment.

Perhaps their starting point is this: they have built a military base in the Atlantic, and they will be able to compete with the United States in the future, but they will not allow others to sleep soundly on the side of the couch, and with the hooliganism of the Americans, how can they allow this to happen.

Lu Jianping and Tao Wenjing came with Luo Guanzhong together, and naturally wanted to maintain the same position with him at this moment, so they nodded to Cheng Liping and left together. After they left, Cheng Liping immediately contacted Liu Weiguo and asked them where they were now and how they were doing.

Liu Weiguo said: "We are in Darwin, and our next stop is to go around in a big circle and go to Melbourne to play a trick." ”

Cheng Liping frowned and said, "Melbourne? Are you going to the headquarters of the Agyelle Miners Group? ”

Liu Weiguo said with a smile: "By the way, I'm here." ”

Cheng Liping said "um", said what happened just now, and said: "Be careful when you return, people from the mainland may intercept you." In case the situation changes, when the time comes, you will pass directly from the Pacific Ocean, don't come to Hong Kong for transit, the Ninth Master will pick you up over there. ”

Liu Weiguo said: "Okay, I know, you can inform Hongbin's side, he is a reckless man, and he needs to be reminded." ”

Cheng Liping smiled bitterly: "The notice has passed, but there has been no reply." ”

"Not in touch?"

"Almost."

"What does the Golden Five say?"

"He said their communication tools might have been broken, and that's it."

Liu Weiguo was speechless, and after a while, he said slowly: "The plan to go to Melbourne has been canceled, and we will turn around and go to Vietnam." ”

Cheng Liping said: "Well, then we will meet in Yuxian County in the southernmost part on the 17th." ”