Chapter 615 Havana(2/2)
But Gu Ting suddenly turned red, hesitated and twisted, just refused to take off his ragged clothes and trousers.
"What's wrong with you kid? Do you want to be a beggar?" Luo Lie showed anger, and this anger did not seem to be pretending.
Gu Ting begged: "Brother Luo Lie, can you go out for a while? I have never taken off all my clothes in front of others since I was a child."
Luo Lieqi said: "Is Brother Luo Lie someone else? Take it off quickly and don't force me to do it!"
Gu Ting's eyes turned red, and tears were about to fall from his eyes.
Luo Lie softened his heart and sighed, "Okay, okay! He is almost growing up as a big man, and he still cries at any time. Isn't it embarrassing to throw it away? I'll go out now, okay? You hurry up and wipe it clean, change the clothes, and throw away your beggar's clothes!" After the explanation, Luo Lie got up and left the cabin, and closed the cabin door for Gu Ting.
Since the United States of America's army drove the Spaniards out of Cuba ten years ago, trade between the two countries has gradually become hot. After all, although Cuba is nominally an independent country, it is essentially under the control of the United States of America. Because of this, it is very convenient for citizens of the United States of America to go to Cuba. You can set foot on Cuba's territory by buying a boat ticket. When you get there, Cuba's customs have almost no restrictions on citizens from the United States of America.
But on the other hand, if the Cuban people want to enter and exit the United States of America, it is not that simple. Three inspections and five inspections are necessary, and at the same time, they must mortgage a considerable amount of assets to the Cuban consulate in the United States of America.
This has resulted in the fact that the initiative in trade between the two countries is completely in the hands of Americans. It is reflected in the fact that almost all passengers are citizens of the United States of America, and most of them are vendors who are preparing to make money in Cuba.
The merchant's sense of smell is always very sharp. Luo Lie just swayed on the deck for less than ten minutes before being targeted by an obese man in his forties and took the initiative to come over to chat with Luo Lie.
"No, sir, I think you've misunderstood. I'm just an ordinary businessman and have never done business with Cuba. I just want to investigate this time." Based on the principle that more things are worse than less things, Luo Lie just wanted to politely evade the fat man.
The fat man didn't believe it at all, so he took the initiative to hand over his business card and smiled: "I have been coming and going on this channel for more than three years, but this is the first time I have seen a Chinese businessman. There is a saying in your country, "No diamonds, no porcelain work." Since you have boarded this boat, it means that you must have a deep relationship with Cuba."
When the fat man said, "Without a diamond, I can't take care of porcelain work," he actually used Chinese, and his pronunciation was quite clear and accurate. This made Luo Lie a little interested in the fat man in front of him. He couldn't help but pick up the fat man's business card and glanced at him. "Robuthakong, the manager of the WM Trader Bank in New York... I want to know, have you been to our China? Are you right to say that we are Chinese?"
Robut showed a look of regret on his face and said, "No, although I have always been fascinated by the ancient country, I have never had the opportunity to appreciate its mystery in person. I have learned Chinese, but I said it very badly."
Luo Lie said suspiciously: "But, the Chinese sentence you just said, "You can't take care of porcelain without a diamond" is quite good. Why is that?"
The regret on Robut's face faded away, and he came out with pride, saying, "I like this sentence, so I worked hard on this sentence. I feel very honored that the young Mr. China is able to receive your praise."
A Chinese sentence of ten words set off the fate between Robut and Luo Lie. The two talked happily for a few minutes. From the conversation, Luo Lie learned that the main product of Robut's Woma Trading Company was Cuban cigars. In recent years, more and more people smuggled cigars from Cuba. Robut's business plummeted and was forced to helpless. He also joined the smuggling army. Unfortunately, he was not good at the army. The first goods worth 17,000 US dollars were seized at the Havana Customs in Cuba.
"Nuoli, if you can help me lift this batch of goods out, I am willing to pay you a thousand dollars." Robut determined that Luo Lie had a special relationship in Cuba. With the fate of those ten words, he raised his most urgent needs to Luo Lie with shamelessness.
Luo Lie suddenly had a whim. If he could pull Robut onto Vincent Island, then wouldn’t his identity be hidden more solid with his foreign face? After getting a positive answer in his heart, Luo Lie said: “We really have nothing to do with Havana. Our relationship is with San Diego. However, it is not a big problem to help you lift the detained goods, because our relationship is a figure in the United States of America’s military base in San Diego.”
Hearing Luo Lie say this, Robut's eyes immediately emit a strange light.
The United States of America has four military bases in Cuba, and the Santiago military base is the largest of the four. It can even be understood that the other three military bases are just branches of the Santiago base. If someone who can find the Santiago military base says hello, the Havana Customs of Cuba will definitely not dare to disobey.
Robut originally believed that the young Chinese in front of him must have extraordinary connections in Cuba, but he didn't expect that this relationship was so deep. However, the calm temperament and confident tone that Luo Lie exuded told Robut that this was not a big talk.
"But..." But seeing that Robut's expression was already excited, Luo Lie suddenly changed his words and hesitated: "However, why should I tell General Harris about this? I said we were just friends who met by chance on the boat? Or did I like the one thousand yuan you promised?" Luo Lie shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly, and continued: "No matter what, he will be ridiculed by General Harris!"
"General Harris?" Robut was stunned.
Robut was born in his father's business. His father, Mr. Hakong, was originally a Spanish. He came to Cuba to make gold in his early years and was a supplier of many cigar merchants from the United States of America in Cuba. After the business went smoothly, Hakong realized that the profits he made were too little as a supplier, so he took advantage of the wave of large immigration to go to New York and founded the Womai Store, thus opening up the entire supply and sales chain of cigars and becoming the largest cigar trader in New York in one fell swoop.
Xiao Hakong, also known as Robut, has always been responsible for the sales of cigars in the United States under his father. It was not until Lao Hakong's death three years ago that Robut took over the cigar supply business in Cuba.
Three years were enough to fully understand the current situation of Cuba, and it was natural to know that General Harris mentioned in Luohukou was the highest commander of the Santiago military base.
He originally thought that Narolie had the highest relationship at the San Diego military base, that is, to the level of a school-level officer, but he did not expect that Luolie's relationship would actually represent General Harris, who represents the highest power.
In addition to shock, Robut began to actively think about the reasons for Luo Lie and also to himself: "Yes, you are right. When facing General Harris, it would be an extremely embarrassing scene if we just met by chance. However, you can introduce General Harris to me that I am your friend for many years..."
Luo Lie shook his head, interrupted Robut, and said, "One is one, it cannot be two. General Harris's eyes are like a torch. I can't deceive him, nor dare to deceive him."
Robut was sad. Luo Lie's words were very clear. Meeting by chance means meeting by chance. He pretended to be a friend for many years, and there must be many flaws. General Harris could sit in such a high position, so he must have his own extraordinary points. He lies rashly, and only bad things are possible and no chance to succeed.
"It's better." Just when Robut felt very disappointed, Rolie brought out his plan: "Where we, when we arrive in San Diego, we will borrow a ship from General Harris to Vincent Island. We heard that the sugar and bananas there are very cheap. We want to go and inspect it. You don't need to say anything. Just follow us and prove to General Harris that we are partners with practical actions. When we come back from Vincent Island, we will tell General Harris that you have the goods to be detained at Havana Customs. I think there is no need for such a small matter, so we can arrange a subordinate to say hello. Then Havana Customs must be lifted immediately?"
Robut said in surprise: "You borrowed a ship from General Harris? Will it be a warship?"
Luo Lie smiled and said, "San Diego is stationed in such a large fleet, not only warships, but also many ships for transporting materials."
Robut still opened his eyes wide in surprise and said, "That's also something amazing."
Luo Lie calmly said: "It's no big deal. Our major shareholder and General Harris are a family friend. General Harris is still willing to help him for this little busy."
Robut said with emotion: "Thank you for God's gift that I have met you. Noli, I really don't know how to express my excitement. I am willing to obey your arrangements in everything, and I am willing to double my remuneration."
Luo Lie patted Robut on the shoulder and said, "I'm not interested in your reward. Robut, I'm willing to help you just because you can speak Chinese, and that sentence is quite standard. I hope you can keep learning Chinese and communicate in Chinese when we meet next time."
Robut took a deep breath, Zheng pointed his head and said, "I must, I promise to communicate in Chinese when we meet again."
Luo Lie smiled and said, "When General Harris greets you, then you, Robut, can become a guest at Havana Customs. From now on, your goods will be unobstructed. At that time, you will have to provide me with the best Cuban cigars. Many of my friends like Cuban cigars very much."
Robut nodded repeatedly and replied, "Of course, I'm very happy to serve you."
Luo Lie remembered the flight arrived in Hong Kong in the middle of the night and couldn't help asking: "Robut, there is something I want to consult you."
Robut said respectfully: "I will answer truthfully if you ask."
Luo Lie pondered slightly and said, "The ship arrived at Havana Harbor at one or two o'clock in the evening. This is my first time to go to Cuba. I don't know if I can find a hotel to check in at such a time."
Robut said attentively: "This matter will be covered by me. When the ship arrives on the shore, you just follow me."
Gu Ting quietly appeared beside Luo Lie. Gu Ting, who had cleaned it, returned to his previous appearance of tender skin and tender flesh, but he was quite wide in Luo Lie's clothes, which made his body look even weaker.
After making an agreement with Robut, Luo Lie shook hands with him and said goodbye.
After Robut left, Luo Lie held Gu Ting in his arms, stretched out his palm, rubbed the back of Gu Ting's head that had just grown short hair, and smiled and said, "It's better to feel the little bald head. When you get there, the first thing Brother Luo Lie has to do is to turn you back into the little bald head."
Gu Ting leaned gently in Luo Lie's arms and asked timidly: "Brother Luo Lie, are you still angry with Xiao Ting'er?"
Luo Lie grabbed Gu Ting's ear and smiled and said, "If Brother Luo Lie is still angry with you, will he take you on the boat?"
Gu Ting said: "But, Xiao Ting'er pointed a gun at your head after all."
Luo Lie pinched Gu Ting's nose again and said, "Brother Luo Lie was really angry at that time. I didn't expect you to be so stubborn. In the situation where the defeat was decided, Li Xilu was dead, you still had to fight for trapped beasts. To be honest, if Brother Luo Lie hadn't been able to bear to attack a child, you might have succeeded."
Gu Ting looked up at Luo Lie and said, "Brother Luo Lie, are you wrong? You should say that if you didn't have the heart to bear it, Xiao Ting'er might have been executed by you, right?"
Luo Lie snorted and said, "You are just your little intention and want to deceive Brother Luo Lie? I took back the gun and then found that there were no bullets in the gun. You pointed at the back of my head in that kind of occasion. A gun without bullets was just trying to die?"
Gu Ting lowered his head and sniffed, "You are so nice to Xiao Ting'er, but Xiao Ting'er wants to harm you. Xiao Ting'er knows that he has done something wrong and has no shame to live in this world again."
Luo Lie burst into a chestnut at Gu Ting's forehead and said with a smile: "Silly boy, do you think that seeking death can make up for your mistakes? If you do something wrong, you should have the courage to face it. If you know the mistakes, you should correct them. Brother Luo Lie can see that you are not bad in nature, but you are just fooled by Li Xilu."
But Gu Ting shook his head, raised his face again, looked at Luo Lie, and said, "Xiao Ting'er was not fooled by Li Xilu, Xiao Ting'er just wanted to repay his kindness."
Luo Lie was surprised and said, "Repay kindness? Are you saying that Li Xilu has kindness to you, right?"
Gu Ting nodded, breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "When in Miami, Xiao Ting'er's parents offended the local forces. Li Xilu saved Xiao Ting'er's family. Xiao Ting'er's mother was also surnamed Li, so Xiao Ting'er recognized Li Xilu as her uncle."
Luo Lie sighed: "It is right to be grateful, but you must also distinguish right from wrong? Helping the evildoer is not a correct way to repay kindness. Xiao Ting'er, you must learn a lesson in the future!"
Gu Ting's eyes turned red, and his head lowered and choked, "Xiao Ting'er will not make any mistakes again. Xiao Ting'er has paid off the love he owed Li Xilu for his parents. Xiao Ting'er can also repay his parents' kindness for raising him."
Luo Lie suddenly laughed, rubbed Gu Ting's head, and joked: "Then you owe Brother Luo Lie, why are you planning to pay it back?"
Gu Ting suddenly turned red, hid in Luo Lie's arms, and said weakly: "Brother Luo Lie wants Xiao Ting'er to do whatever he wants..."
Luo Lie knocked on Gu Ting's forehead and smiled: "Then I will punish you for being Brother Luo Lie's little follower for the rest of your life!"
Gu Ting's cheeks were even redder.
The ship headed all the way south, while the temperature in the south was getting higher and higher. When I first boarded the ship, the sea breeze blew on my body and it was a bit cooler. At this moment, the sea breeze lost the effect of cooling. Luo Lie, who was still wearing a sweater, couldn't help but sweat oozing out of his body. "I left and returned to the cabin. Brother Luo Lie was sweating all over and had to scrub it."
Back in the cabin, Gu Ting hurriedly carried a kettle to make hot water for Luo Lie. When he came back, Luo Lie had already taken off his shirt and exposed half of his tendon flesh. When Gu Ting saw it, he hurriedly turned his head to the side, and at the same time, his cheeks turned red again.
The journey was calm and the cruise ship arrived at Havana Port half an hour earlier than the scheduled time.
Robut got off the boat first and waited early at the customs checkpoint. When he saw Luo Lie and others coming over, he quickly asked his entourage to help get his luggage.
Luo Lie had already informed Zhao Daming of his plan to get to know Robut and his flash of inspiration, and received Zhao Daming's sincere praise. However, Qin Gang was not aware of it. Seeing someone coming up to snatch the luggage in his hand, he immediately blew his beard and stared at him and was about to move with the other party. Luo Lie hurriedly stopped and introduced: "This is Mr. Robut, our partner in the sugar business. This time we went to Vincent Island for inspection, Mr. Robut could not arrange the time, but he overcame all kinds of difficulties and still chased him. Coincidentally, we actually took the same ship."
Chapter completed!