Gale

The meeting ended here. In just a few words, everyone decided on what to do in the future.

There is no contract, no witnesses, and no blood-based alliance.

In fact, this is the real way of doing things in northern Myanmar.

Let’s put it this way, even if you want to open a Meiyijia or get a piece of land in places like Bangkang, Mengka, Wanhai, etc., you won’t be able to sign a contract.

What? You sign a contract with a warlord?

Believe it or not, the next second he will put a gun to your head and force you to eat the contract?

You don't eat beef? Go eat shit for me!

What is the correct approach?

The correct thing to do is to find the best hotel in the city and treat the local boss to a meal, and then say to him in a nice voice, Oh General, you are a great hero. If you leak a little something in your hand, it will be enough for us little ones. If you have enough to eat, in the future, if I make money and do charity in the name of the general, it will be regarded as a contribution to us.

The warlords in northern Myanmar are all keen on charity. If you say this, it is basically 100% possible to negotiate, but the sharing is uncertain.

Of course, although I'm not sure, it won't be too few - if it's too few, no one else will open supermarkets or hotels in the future.

Generally speaking, the negotiations this time are actually the same. The Seventh Brigade wants to open the owner of Meiyijia.

No one cared about how to divide the profits after the actual fight started.

The Seventh Brigade is not qualified to talk, and the Wa State is too lazy to talk.

Anyway, I have more than 20,000 people in my hands. If you are not satisfied, I will trample you to death.

They all have their own agenda, and they all look at each other while walking, hiding their hands in their pockets, telling each other that they have money in their hands, but everyone knows clearly whether it is money or a gun.

It's just that if you draw the gun quickly, you can turn the gun in the opponent's hand into money.

No matter what, the meal was finally eaten without any danger. After sending He Bupa and Bao Xiaomei away, Chen Chen sat down opposite Peng Xucheng and extended his right hand to him.

what?

Peng Xucheng asked inexplicably.

What are you doing delivering the goods? Where's my car? Where's a Predator that's as big as mine?

Why don't you drive it back by yourself? Can't I take it to your home tomorrow? You pay the money first. This is the company's account. We won't deliver the goods without the money.

How many?

Chen Chen asked warily.

Before this, he had never asked Peng Xucheng about the price, because the temptation of a Predator mine-proof and anti-ambush vehicle was too great, and the Hummer was even in front of him.

He can't be considered a younger brother, but they do have their own pros and cons.

The Paramount Predator's armor protection is not very strong, and it only meets NATO level 3 standards. The not-so-thick armor plate adopts a double-layer design, which has the same effect as gap armor and can withstand 7.62×51 mm armor-piercing bullets at a distance of 30 meters.

However, it is very convenient to install additional armor on this vehicle. After strengthening, it can completely withstand 12.7 mm conventional ammunition.

Generally speaking, the protection ability of such a car body is not strong, but it is completely sufficient in northern Myanmar.

What's more important is its ability to protect against lightning and explosives.

This car can withstand the explosion of 14 kilograms of TNT under any wheel, or the explosion of 8 kilograms of TNT under the belly of the car. The V-shaped bottom + double-layer armor + explosion-proof seats greatly improve the survival rate of the crew.

Even in the company's own tests, it was able to withstand metal jet armor-piercing rounds fired by the RPG-7.

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In other words, it can handle common ambush scenarios in northern Myanmar.

Another point is that this thing can seat ten people, which is enough to carry a fully functional tactical team. If there are small-scale and difficult tasks in the future, it will be perfect to use it.

Therefore, as soon as Peng Xucheng said it was available, Chen Chen immediately decided to buy it without thinking about how much it would cost.

But now that it's time to seriously talk about money, he needs to be cautious.

$1.8 million.

. Take it away. Do you think I'm stupid? The price of a Predator is only 450,000 US dollars. You want me to pay 1.8 million?

Chen Chen was really not defrauding Peng Xucheng, because he knew very well that although there was no exact price for this car, the price it was quoted on the British TOP GEAR program in 2010 was US$450,000.

This price includes options such as bulletproof seats, Harris-made communication and navigation equipment, emergency medical care, etc.

Now you have one more weapons station. It costs an extra $200,000. You charge 1.8 million?

Seeing his reaction, Peng Xucheng sighed helplessly.

1.8 million is already a reasonable price. If it weren't for our subsequent cooperation, let alone 1.8 million, you wouldn't be able to buy this thing in northern Myanmar if it were doubled.

It's not expensive to buy it, but it's expensive to transport it. All parties have to take care of the relationship. Can we share it equally without spending any money?

1.8 million, if you think it's high, give me a fixed price and I'll discuss it with the boss.

Just make a counteroffer.

Chen Chen nodded with satisfaction, and then said:

800 000.

How about I give it to you for free?

Is this true?

What do you think? You bid well and don't make fun of me.

Chen Chen scratched his head, thought for a moment and said:

How about I tell you a way to make money, and then use this way to exchange for this car?

no.

Peng Xuguo answered decisively, while Chen Chen shook his head regretfully.

You can't catch the wealth and wealth thrown at you. If it's a jackal, at least he will ask.

Then let's go for 1.5 million. If it's any higher, I won't be able to afford it.

Chen Chen also paid this price based on the funds he had.

The operating cost of 2.6 million yuan, which would include replacing body armor and purchasing night vision goggles for the entire team, left little money. 150 yuan was the most money he could spare.

I'll help you negotiate for 1.6 million. You drive the car away first. If you really can't negotiate, it will be deducted from your future income.

Can't it be deducted from your future income?

Chen Chen asked unwillingly.

If I really give you this price, I won't have any future income.

Stop messing with me. Seriously, Wanfeng Group can't compare to Chaisili. They have deep pockets. We

You said before that you even have armed helicopters! By the way, do you sell armed helicopters? What model are they?

It's a civilian aircraft. Even if it's sold, you can't afford it. Okay, it's settled, 1.6 million, I'll negotiate!

Peng Xucheng didn't want to be entangled any more. Compared with Jackal, he was indeed a fussy businessman.

Chen Chen doesn't really expect to turn everyone into allies. A pure interest alliance is actually not bad.

1.6 million is just 1.6 million. Time will prove how worthwhile this money is.

After a brief discussion and determining the handover method, Chen Chen left the Vientiane Hotel with Peng Xucheng. Then he went to the hospital to see Bao Qi and Shi Dakai and gave them some packed meals.

It can't be said that it's about winning people's hearts, it's just doing it smoothly.

By the time he finished all this and returned home, it was almost 10 p.m.

Lin He, Li Bang, Bai Gou, and the four confidants arranged by Bai Gou who have no bad habits and never take medicine live with Chen Chen in the original villa of Chen Shenhe, but in the past two days, Bai Gou I took people to Chaisili camp for training and came back late, so there were only Lin He and Li Gang at home, as well as the four PSC mercenaries sent by Mugui to take charge of security.

Although the situation in the city has basically stabilized now, and the remnants of the Chen family are almost dead, if the protection is not complete, a stupid young man will appear from nowhere and want to take over, so internal security is still very important.

Chen Chen was also familiar with this business, but the problem was that he had no one, so he had to buy Mugui's service - fortunately, the price was not expensive, the total price was ten thousand dollars a month, which was completely acceptable.

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And, he soon discovered how much money well spent.

Because not long after he sat down on the sofa, before he could say a few words to Li Banglin He, there was an angry shout in Shan language outside the door, followed by a series of sounds of guns being loaded, dogs barking, and unfamiliar voices. Chinese shouting.

Chen Chen immediately grabbed the bulletproof vest on the coffee table and put it on, then picked up the HK416 with his left hand, held a shock bomb that never left his body with his right hand, and moved sideways to the dangerous corner on the left side of the living room to observe the situation.

If there is a gunshot, he will not hesitate to throw shock bombs to block the enemy's attack, and then evacuate from the tunnel of the villa.

On the other side of the living room, Gang Li has also grasped the 81 bar and controlled the window on the other side.

Only Lin He seemed a little at a loss. He hurriedly followed Chen Chen's example and ran to the corner and squatted down, pointing his gun at the door.

If he fired this shot, the ricochet he fired might even collapse Chen Chen.

But fortunately, Chen Chen's worries were unnecessary.

After a while, the shouting from both sides stopped and turned into a series of questions and answers.

From the conversation, Chen Chen heard the identity of the person coming.

Bao Xiaomei.

It's late at night, and you didn't tell me in advance, why did you come here to deliver it?

Chen Chen walked to the door in confusion, his hand naturally left the trigger, but the safety was still on.

Mr. Wreck, aren't your security here a little too sensitive?

Bao Xiaomei completely ignored the bodyguards blocking her and walked straight towards Chen Chen.

Chen Chen waved his hand and the security personnel withdrew, and he himself walked over to greet them.

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Although I don't know what Bao Xiaomei is going to do, at least she should be non-hostile, so there is no need for me to act too harsh and distant, which will not be conducive to my future development in the Wa State.

The situation is still relatively tense now, and it is for my own safety to be more sensitive - Miss Bao, do you have anything to do with me?

Chen Chen opened his mouth and replied.

Go in and talk?

Bao Xiaomei tilted her head slightly, with a meaningful smile on her face.

Without saying much, Chen Chen put Bao Xiaomei and her bodyguard into the living room, then took off his body armor, put down the gun, and sat across from Bao Xiaomei.

He had more or less guessed the other party's intention, and did not intend to get too entangled with this woman, so he said bluntly:

Ms. Bao, I want to say unpleasant things first.

We just finished meeting with Brigadier He today. If you want to win over me now, it is completely against the rules.

No matter how high your price is, I can't accept it.

So, there is no need for you to speak.

But if you just come to my place to do something for free, then I'm very welcome - Chen Shenhe has collected some good wines. You can have a few drinks and enjoy yourself.

Chen Chen's words were very cautious and did not leave any room for maneuver for Bao Xiaomei.

In fact, it is a self-protection strategy.

There are always people who feel that the more attached they are to a powerful force, the safer they will be.

But in fact, such so-called security must also be based on one's own strength exceeding a certain threshold.

For example, if Chen Chen is not able to confront the 7th Brigade head-on, it is impossible for him to abandon the 7th Brigade and go directly to the Wa State, because this will undoubtedly attract revenge from his predecessor and also lead to distrust of the current one. .

Historically, people who engage in this kind of operation basically have no good ending, which can be regarded as a lesson learned from the past.

And sure enough, after hearing what he said, Bao Xiaomei, far from being displeased, actually showed some approval.

She spoke:

Mr. Wreck, you are as cautious and steady as others said.

But don't worry, I won't do anything bad.

This time I came here, I did not say hello to Brigadier He in advance, mainly because it was too late.

But at the latest tomorrow morning, I will truthfully inform him of today's itinerary.

So, you don't have to worry about being suspected by the 7th Brigade because of this - this is just a normal visit.

After hearing this, Chen Chen's tense spirit relaxed slightly.

His stereotype of the Bao family has almost formed its ideological imprint. He is really afraid that Bao Xiaomei will do something stupid. When the time comes, do you want to kill her or not?

If he kills, he will break with the Wa State; if he doesn't kill, the foothold he has finally established will be shaken again.

But fortunately, although Bao Xiaomei inherited her father's consistent style in the way of doing things, she also inherited her father's brain.

So, he opened his mouth and said:

That's great - but it's impossible for Miss Bao to come here just to have one more drink with me, right?

What if I say yes?

Bao Xiaomei's eyes flashed, but Chen Chen remained unmoved.

Beautiful women can lie, that's in China; in northern Myanmar, most of the women who are beautiful and can live clean and well are capable of killing people.

If it's really just drinking, then I'll probably have to invite my friends to keep me company.

I can't drink - I'm allergic to alcohol.

As soon as these words came out, Bao Xiaomei's eyes immediately widened, and there was a look of astonishment on her face.

What the hell is an alcohol allergy?

Can you still use such perfunctory reasons to reject others?

She opened her mouth slightly, wanting to say something, but ended up swallowing it.

It seems that this sunken ship is really in trouble, and it is not that easy to get him to join the gang.

After a few seconds, she suddenly laughed again.

Mr. Shipwreck, your spirit is a little too tense.

But since you can't let go of your wariness towards me and the Wa State, why not let's talk about business in business and public affairs.

I have a short-term assignment and need the right person to carry it out.

It won't take up too much of your time, and it won't delay our important events.

And it pays well.

How about it, are you interested?

certainly.

Chen Chen answered without hesitation, how could a mercenary have trouble with money?

That's no problem.

The location is near Mengyang. We need to crack down on a group of cross-border drug smugglers. They set off from Xiaomengla and go around Mengyang to Badablang. The purpose is to transport drugs to the north.

And our goal is to intercept them outside the border before they cross.

This is a very just work, and the reason why the Wa cannot do it themselves is purely due to the sensitivity of the location.

You know, it's close to the border between Mengyang and Xiaomengla, so it's not very convenient.

But if it is done by mercenaries, there is no need to consider this issue.

Got it, let’s share the worries for the North.

Chen Chen nodded slightly, basically confirming the authenticity of this mission.

But then, he asked again:

Miss Bao, as far as I know, there are several mature mercenary groups active near Meng Yang. Why not go to them directly?

Compared to us, they are more familiar with the local environment and the difficulty of performing tasks is much lower.

The one who is closest to the water gets the moon first. Since there is a powerful mercenary group right in front of me, why should I look for someone else?

Bao Xiaomei's eyes were full of sincerity, and she continued:

Of course, as you said, I can also assign the task to the Lion Corps in Mengyang. They are very professional and powerful, and they are fully qualified for this task.

But the problem is that they have just been defeated at your hands. It can be said that their vitality is severely damaged. It will obviously take longer to rest.

I have contacted them and they are not accepting new tasks for the time being.

So now, you are the best choice.

Absolutely irrefutable reasons.

Bao Xiaomei was very confident in her words - of course, she didn't ask about the current situation of the Lion Corps. This was not something that she needed to care about due to her status.

The reason why I say this is just to reassure Chen Chen.

As long as Chen Chen accepts this mission, as long as he enters Meng Yang and leaves the sight of the 7th Brigade for legitimate reasons, then there will be much more space for him to operate.

At that time, whether it is to find ways to win over, or simply to buy them directly, it is a good choice.

As long as Chen Chen appears there, he has actually created a crack in his relationship with the 7th Brigade.

This sunken ship, no matter how cunning and astute he is, he can't possibly figure this out so quickly, right?

And just as she expected, Chen Chen agreed immediately.

No problem - where's the reward?

100,000 US dollars, this is the market price. How many people are there on the other side?

Bao Xiaomei looked at the bodyguard aside, who added:

22 people, no heavy weapons, just lightly armed smugglers.

Okay, I'll take the mission.

Chen Chen answered without hesitation.

Very good! I hope our first cooperation can go smoothly.

Bao Xiaomei stretched out her hand to shake hands with Chen Chen. When she let go, her fingers stayed for a moment longer, intentionally or unintentionally.

Then she continued:

So, Mr. Shipwreck, when are you going to Mengyang? Maybe we can go together.

Chen Chen shook his head.

No, I'm not going. I have other things to do.

ah?

Bao Xiaomei was stunned.

I'm afraid this doesn't meet our requirements. You know, what we need is a really strong team.

She still wanted to struggle, but before she could speak, Chen Chen interrupted him.

Don't worry, it's absolutely consistent with what you just said.

I will let the Lion Corps pass - by the way, they are also part of the Dongfeng Corps now.

As soon as the words fell, Bao Xiaomei's expression changed rapidly.

Chen Chen looked at the tangled, angry and helpless expression on her delicate face, and suddenly felt a little funny.

I said what did you bring as a gift? It turned out that it was money.