Chapter 8, An Enticing Business (2)
She murmured, "Is there another characteristic?"
He looked into her eyes as if trying to discern something. There was something peculiar about him tonight. The pair of eyes before him possessed the unique black luster characteristic of an Eastern girl, with a rare slight upward curve at the corners, making them exceptionally beautiful
Shen Jiaming noticed a change in her expression, turned around to take a look, and chuckled softly: "Beibei, you need to be careful. He took you to enjoy the beauty of Qiandao Lake, publicly punished a traitor at the dock, and personally brought you aboard the ship. All of this seems a bit too ostentatious; I always feel that something is amiss here"
That person remained tense after shouting this sentence
What a rogue businessman
No woman can escape such a man who treats her with such tenderness
From any perspective, there were whispers and discussions all around. She saw Shen Gong not far away and glanced at Cheng Mu Yang, who smiled gently and nodded at her: "Go ahead, it is time to return the jade to Zhao."
The increasingly strong sea breeze blew her hair in front of her eyes
When the yacht is about to connect with the cruise ship, it is no longer within the territorial waters of China
Cheng Mu Yang's lips curled slightly, as if smiling: "Indeed, one cannot suffer losses. Employees need to receive their salaries, and there should also be year-end benefits. Most importantly, all our employees have lifelong compensation insurance; in the event of unforeseen circumstances, it is necessary to support their children until they reach eighteen years of age"
She can still understand it, thanks to a few years in Belgium
Yet, unexpectedly, the surroundings fell into a deeper silence
The document contains over 400 pages, and three characteristics left a deep impression on me. First, this person has a very high IQ and is a linguistic genius, proficient in six languages. If he stays in a place for more than six months, he will master the local language. " Shen Jiaming smiled. " Second, he is an unscrupulous businessman, often saying, 'As long as you can afford the price, whatever weapons you want to buy, as long as they exist in the world, I can sell them to you.' "
North and South seemed to have an unsteady heartbeat with the books. When wanting to wander away, he bent down and firmly grasped the wrist: "Why is your face so red? Have you been in the water too long and are lacking oxygen?"
In her pair of pitch-black eyes, something has already begun to slowly melt away, spreading into the night that blankets the surface of the sea
In the distance, there is a brilliantly lit cruise ship, with shadows of people moving, not clearly discernible
Cheng Mu Yang rested his hand on the railing, continuously speaking into his headphones
Once you step in, there is no turning back; the money earned through hard work should not be taken lightly
To be precise, it is too easy to see her, for in this pool of azure water, she is the only one within it
"What do you want to hear?" Shen Jiaming reminisced for a moment, "I don't know much about Russia, but I did obtain some investigative materials when he first emerged on the scene."
Cheng Mu Yang took out his silver flask and sipped the liquor slowly, as if it were merely refreshing ice water for him. He kept his gaze fixed on the distant cruise ship, deep in thought, and after a long while, he told her: "You know, many people from China are striking gold in Russia. Just in the Chinese market alone, there are tens of thousands of stalls, and nearly 10 billion US dollars in 'black gold' is handed over to the gangs every year."
Unlike Vietnam, Russia is itself a major arms trading nation. The environment determines everything; the world's best arms dealers are in Russia, and today, within Russia's arms trading circle, the true leader is only the Cheng family.
He silently informs everyone that this is the final judgment: no forgiveness whatsoever
Shen Jiaming flicked his lighter with a snap: "When it comes to doing business, he truly has a talent. The Cheng family possesses the largest cargo aircraft fleet in the world. In all the bloody conflicts in Africa, South America, and even the Middle East, both sides seek to purchase weapons from him, resulting in a continuous flow of wealth."
She lightly stepped on the water and smiled, saying, "Really? Don't forget, it was Lord Shen who asked me to go with him"
Cheng Mu Yang began to remove his white casual pants and the book, tossing them onto a nearby lounge chair, leaving him in only black swimming shorts. He had a well-toned physique, yet under the spotlight by the swimming pool, several faint scars were visible on his abdomen
From this angle, one can see the vast starry sky behind him, as well as the increasingly apparent waves. He leans against the metal railing, gazing at himself. His hair is tousled by the wind, obscuring his face, yet his eyes remain clear and bright
In the next moment, she had already seen someone walking down the escalator
Suddenly, there came many girls' screams and laughter from the fourth floor
This sentence also became the last words he and she spoke to each other over the next three days
She nearly choked on the water
Faintly, one can hear the music from below, along with the laughter, anger, and banter of men and women, as if from another world
However, their lives are quite poor, as several couples usually live in one room, and their lives lack any security, as they could be murdered and discarded at any time. He smiled and continued to tell her, "Among the young people in Russia, there is a group known as the 'Bald Heads,' who specifically target Chinese individuals. For these issues, political negotiations cannot provide a solution; the only ones who can truly ensure their safety are us.
Cheng Mu Yang did not let go of her, yet she had already slipped into the water. His right hand slowly inserted into her long hair, lifting her head up
Cheng Mu Yang sighed: "The regime may change, but it is the old ones like you who are to be pitied." He straightened up, seemingly unwilling to pursue the matter further, and shook his head with a smile
Such a man, by his very existence, is a temptation. And she has already been enchanted.
Walking north and south, I couldn't help but laugh
She leaned against the water's edge and asked the people on the shore
She lifted her eyes, and Cheng Mu Yang's fingers just happened to glide over her pulse, softly saying: "Your heartbeat is also quite fast"
Two individuals emerged from the cabin, her skirt billowing in the sea breeze, fluttering gently.
The connection is about to be made
These words are no longer of any use to me regarding the picture book. Cheng Mu Yang inserted one hand into his pants pocket and turned to leave
Cheng Mu Yang stopped
The north and south nodded slightly
An unserious demeanor, yet discussing unexpectedly serious topics
Cheng Mu Yang briefly conveyed a few sentences before finally hanging up the phone
When two individuals boarded the cruise ship, they nearly attracted the attention of everyone present
The person on his knees suddenly began to stiffen due to this single action
"What did you say?" She floated on the surface of the water, looking up at the person half-squatting by the edge of the pool
Such extravagance and clamor further highlight the tranquility of this place
Cheng Mu Yang patted her forehead with his palm, signaling her to remain silent: "We have eighty surface-to-air missiles, anti-tank rocket launchers, 5,000 AK-47s, and C4, along with four million rounds of ammunition. Today's price is seven million U.S. dollars, valid until noon tomorrow," he added casually, "Tell them that I mean Beijing time. When doing business with Cheng Mu Yang, one must always be prepared with another watch.
She enjoys watching Cheng Mu Yang at this time
Nanbei raised their eyebrows lightly, looking at him in disbelief
"It is not free. After I airdrop the weapons, the price of all weapons will increase by thirty percent," he explained his calculation to her. "In other words, the cost of these weapons also needs to be covered by them, including the wear and tear of the aircraft and fuel consumption."
The following words transitioned into Russian
Indeed, he is a cunning businessman
Moreover, you would never imagine, Shen Jiaming said indistinctly while holding a cigarette, "He often participates in United Nations humanitarian aid, and has assisted peacekeeping forces in transporting supplies and even soldiers during several regional conflicts."
Yet her heart has already softened
After she swam a lap and returned, Shen Jiaming was already onshore smoking
The shimmering pool, with only her and Shen Jiaming.
If others do not buy your weapons, will you give them away for free to his opponents? She stood beside him to shield from the wind, "A complete profiteer"
The remaining words were all pressed between his lips and teeth
A small-statured person wanted to stand up, but due to poor circulation in the legs, struggled several times in vain. In the end, he could only anxiously shout towards the imagined direction: "Cheng Mu Yun is in Moscow!"
This entire floor belongs to the Shen family, naturally maintaining a pleasant tranquility
After taking a few steps, he finally turned his back to those gunmen and gently waved his right hand
In my childhood, the elders at home often said that I had a connection to Buddhism and would tell me stories about the Buddha. At that time, I did not believe much, but I remembered a saying: if one wishes to attain Buddhahood, one must endure one hundred and eight tribulations. "He lowered his head, starting from the corner of her eye, kissing all the way to her ear. 'In this life, I cannot be virtuous because of you. Just you alone, for Cheng Mu Yang, is already one hundred and eight tribulations.'
"Yes," her voice lowered, "and it is very persuasive"
Neither of them watched the final scene, and they turned to leave the cabin.
She thought this was a grand gathering, but it seemed that aside from the fact that everyone on this cruise had a specific identity, it was not much different from an ordinary vacation cruise. During most of the day, she stayed by the side of Mr. Shen, accompanying the elderly gentleman to listen to operas and drink tea, and only occasionally went swimming in the pool on the fifth deck at night
Four years ago, Nan Huai, who once wielded iron-fisted control over the underground market between China and Vietnam, also made a statement
These anti-government guerrillas are quite wealthy, raise it by another ten points," he waved to her, signaling her to stand beside him, "Be a bit more friendly to our business partners. Tell them that if they do not accept this price, tomorrow someone will airdrop weapons to their competitors in the jungle. Yes, at twelve noon tomorrow, after twelve o'clock, our price will increase by another thirty points.
Cheng Mu Yang, who had mysteriously disappeared for three days on this cruise ship, was only wearing a pair of white casual pants, exposing his upper body, clearly having come for a swim. At the moment she saw him, he also saw her.
North and South found it both amusing and absurd: "He truly is someone who refuses to suffer losses"
Words that seem to be understood but are actually vague
This kiss is unique and utterly focused. It resembles a boy in the throes of first love, kissing the girl he has long admired.
Nanbei recalled the conversation he had with him on the yacht a few days ago, and couldn't help but smile
It is time to come ashore. She wanted to withdraw her hand
Isn't it a very pretentious reason? Cheng Mu Yang smiled slightly, tucking her disheveled hair behind her ear
In the midst of the heavy snow over nine hundred kilometers, she had never truly been moved. During the frequent transitions between the library and her residence in the rainy Belgium, she also felt that something was lacking. But now, as the two of them were about to board this cruise ship, she suddenly realized that the name Cheng Mu Yang had indeed changed.
Even Lian Nanhuai has to admit that they are truly the "Kings of War"
Have you ever thought about escaping from this kind of life? she suddenly asked him
Regarding this matter, I am also quite curious; however, my grandfather truly admires him
Moreover, the weapons that the Cheng family can provide belong to the elite among arms dealers. They have never had to worry about finding buyers
She can no longer understand
At this moment, the words he spoke are so familiar
She thought for a moment and found it quite reasonable
He said: Beibei, the origin of our family is also to protect our loved ones and our homeland, regardless of war and poverty, regardless of the changes in dynasties, to preserve this land and the people on it
At the critical moment, someone suddenly called out, "Little Boss."
What is Cheng Mu Yang like, as you know him?
Four gunmen simultaneously chambered their weapons, aiming at the remaining few individuals' backs of their heads
Shen Jiaming stood up, took the cigarette from his lips, and nodded with a smile to Cheng Mu Yang as a greeting. The two passed each other, one walking further away, while the other remained stationed by the shore