Sergei still looked cold and had a tall hooked nose, as if he was keeping people from thousands of miles away.

However, after seeing Liu Qingshan, he still tried hard to squeeze out a smile and took the initiative to give him a hug.

The big hand gently patted Liu Qingshan's back: "Liu, next time I encounter trouble in Bu City, you can report my name directly."

This is obviously showing goodwill, but Liu Qingshan still felt a little unhappy: his every move in the city was obviously under the surveillance of the other party.

Could it be that this old boy is the KGB?

So he shrugged: "Comrade Sergei, I am very disappointed with the public security in your city. If this continues, it will definitely affect the transactions between the two cities."

"Don't worry, we'll deal with it soon."

A trace of ruthlessness flashed in Sergei's eyes. It was estimated that Director Yegor would have to worry about his clothes.

Liu Qingshan just tried it out. He didn't expect Sergei to react so much. It was estimated that the two sides had conflicts before, so Liu Qingshan didn't think he could have such a great influence.

Although he had a list given to him by Chen Guodong in his pocket, Liu Qingshan didn't want to take it out first.

There is a relationship between initiative and passiveness here. The common people say it well: Going to the death is not a business.

Since Sergei has come, it proves that he has something to ask for. It is better to wait for the other party to speak first.

The two sat drinking tea, chatting around, no one talked about the topic, and were patient in the market.

In terms of patience, Sergei obviously could not compare to Liu Qingshan. After drinking a few cups of tea, his stomach felt a little swollen, and finally couldn't help but speak:

"Liu, the last time we cooperated was very pleasant, and we might be able to have a more extensive and in-depth exchange."

Liu Qingshan didn't agree, so he picked up the teacup again and took a sip: "Comrade Sergey, your appetite is too big, I don't have that many American dollars."

Of course he had to take it, otherwise the other party would definitely ask for a huge price. Liu Qingshan didn't want to be a sucker, whether it was an individual or a country.

Sergei's sharp eyes stared at Liu Qingshan: "Liu, I have several friends on Wall Street. I heard that your spokesperson made nearly 10 million US dollars on Wall Street last year. I haven't congratulated you yet."

It is difficult to hide secrets in front of a huge organization, so Liu Qingshan was not too surprised. He still smiled and shook his head:

"Comrade Sergey, that's different. It's my personal wealth. The things in your hands are useless to me personally. I'm just a businessman."

Sergei couldn't help but have a headache. He knew that the other party was telling the truth, but he knew even more that the other party must want what he had.

Even though I want it, I still act like I don’t want it. This kind of person who speaks right and wrong is the most hateful.

Fortunately, I am prepared this time and I am not afraid of you playing tricks.

Sergei leaned back, leaned against the back of the chair, and gently pulled the table in front of him with his right finger: "Liu, I have a message here, maybe you will be very interested."

Seeing his old god-like appearance, Liu Qingshan suddenly felt a sense of badness in his heart, but he still asked happily: "Is it good news or bad news?"

Sergei's fingers hit the table with rhythmic rhythm and said calmly:

"I received news a few days ago that a cargo ship from Hong Kong Island, unfortunately became the target of pirates when passing through the Gulf of Aden."

After a sudden flash, Liu Qingshan stood up and the teacup in his hand fell down.

Needless to say, it must be something that happened to the cargo ship of Longteng International Trading Company

He has been thinking about these days and has not received any news from Chen Dongfang for a long time. He should have arrived in Eastern Europe long ago and then called to report his safety.

But the phone call has been delayed, and Liu Qingshan was a little worried, and this bad premonition was finally confirmed by Sergei.

The Suez Canal is the closest river channel along with Europe and Asia, so pirates are also very rampant.

Especially the country with the title of Horn of Africa, the country is turbulent and chaotic, poor, and is most abundant in pirates.

What they transported in the past were light industrial products, so it was considered poverty alleviation!

Millions of dollars in goods almost bet on Longteng International's assets, which is a huge loss.

The most important thing is that this is the first batch of goods from the company, which is not good for the start of the company and even affects Liu Qingshan's overall layout in Eastern European countries. The hidden losses are even more immeasurable.

Even though Liu Qingshan was always calm in his mind, he couldn't help feeling upset when he suddenly heard the news.

He is still acceptable for goods losses or something, but at most he can lose some benefits.

But there were also the main players of Longteng Company on those ships, and those were his brothers.

In addition, there is a guard team of about 200 people. If an accident occurs, how can you explain it to their families?

Liu Qingshan walked back and forth in the room, his pace getting faster and faster, and his mind was running at high speed, thinking about ways to break the deadlock.

Through the government level, it is obviously not good. The government in Somaliland is now on the verge of collapse. In another two or three years, the government will collapse and fall into a great chaos among the tribes.

Then he could only bring people over and negotiate directly with the pirates to try to redeem all the people.

As long as there is someone, there is a chance to make a comeback.

The ultimate goal of pirates is to ask for money. Problems that can be solved with money are nothing.

Another thought flashed through his mind: Can those 200 veterans save the cargo ship?

But soon, this idea was left behind by him, and this idea might be unrealistic.

As he thought about it, Liu Qingshan gradually calmed down and his pace became slower and slower. Finally, he sat back on his seat.

He had already made a decision: I'll take everyone back first.

Sergei was also a little surprised to see this young man recovering as usual in a very short period of time.

He originally wanted to wait until the other party was in a mess before playing the role of the savior, but now it seems that this wish has failed.

Sergei couldn't help feeling a little disappointed. This young man was far more mature and calm than he thought, so he said:

"Liu, we are good partners, and we have some influence over there, maybe we can help."

Sergei was very confident: as long as the other party nodded, the initiative would be firmly held in his own hands.

"Comrade Sergey, thank you for your kindness, but I still want to solve it myself."

Liu Qingshan looked at Sergei calmly, and he could feel the smugness in the other person's eyes.

Moreover, the other party does have the capital to pull the banner, after all, that huge empire has not completely collapsed.

But his trading company is not a one-time deal. Should he seek protection from others forever and let others control it? It is not what Liu Qingshan wants.

Sergei's pupils shrank suddenly. He didn't know where the young man in front of him got the confidence.

He snorted coldly from his big nose: "Liu, those pirates in Lilan never tell anyone anything. Only force can make them surrender."

This is the consistent proposition of the Russians. Facts have proved that this trick is not good sometimes, otherwise they would not have to fall into the quagmire of Afghanistan and would not have lost their younger brothers in Eastern Europe.

The fact that the Russians have always been unpopular in the international community is probably related to this.

Liu Qingshan didn't want to argue with him, so he stood up again: "Mr. Sergei, I need to start dealing with this matter immediately. I will lose my companion first. I will ask Manager Hou and the others to have a good drink with you."

No, our deal hasn't been negotiated yet?

Sergei was a little confused. He never thought that the other party would refuse so simply.

At this moment, Ding Shan hurried into the office: "Qingshan, the phone number is Xiaowu Ge and the others!"

Later, Hou San was also flustered: "Xiao Wu said that they were detained by pirates and asked us to send ransom. Damn it, what era is there, there are pirates!"

Not to mention this time, even in a few decades, there will still be pirates.

Liu Qingshan flew directly to Hou San's company. There was only one telephone in the warehouse, which was installed here.

He picked up the microphone on the table: "Hey, Brother Fifth, how is your situation?"

Thousands of miles away, Xiao Wu was holding a satellite phone in his hand:

"Qingshan, we are all alive now, but if we don't pay the ransom, we probably won't be able to survive!"

Just be alive!

Liu Qingshan then breathed a sigh of relief: "Money is not a problem. How much does those pirates cost?"

"One hundred million, one hundred million US dollars!"

The sound on the other side of the phone was a bit weird, as if he was swallowing his saliva.

Liu Qingshan also swallowed and almost choked: This is really a lion's mouth!

His total assets now add up to tens of millions.

However, he said without hesitation: "Okay, Xiaowu, don't worry, even if you sell the money and borrow usury, I will get you all back, and no one can be left behind!"

On the other side of the phone, Xiao Wu's "ah" sound came, probably shocked. Their group also knew Liu Qingshan's family background.

"Xiao Wu, ask Mr. Chen Dongfang to talk to me."

Liu Qingshan needs to explain something to Chen Dongfang.

"The East was tied to a banana tree by local natives, and I couldn't answer the phone."

Liu Qingshan was stunned: "That's to ask Zhang Long to answer the phone!"

"Zhang Long is even more miserable. His arms are hanging on the banana tree and he is whipping with a whip!"

Liu Qingshan was stunned for a moment: "Brother Dalong's broken arm grew out?"

Xiao Wu on the other side of the phone paused: "I didn't say it clearly just now. He hung his legs upside down on the tree."

Liu Qingshan suddenly asked, "Xiao Wu, is banana delicious?"
To be continued...