Chapter 106 First, secure the flight path: Advance planning is essential.

Fortunately, Ms. Shen has one wonderful quality: even if she can't accept something, she knows not to interfere in other people's affairs.

For a university professor to do this is truly remarkable.

Ms. Shen stood aside, pinching her nose, listening to this group of people with status and position discussing opening a brothel—or rather, an "experience center"—remaining silent and determined not to utter another word.

After all, what could she say?

If she's saying this is just nonsense, can she find a legitimate way for the robotics research institute to make money?

No, and no one will support her.

The renowned TASS news agency is busy publishing erotic literature, so what's so surprising about a former military research institute going off to research inflatable dolls?

Moreover, Wang Xiao can always find a reason to sell products: "War robots aren't really that high-end. Aren't they essentially just war and killing? Smart silicone dolls, at least, can represent love and peace."

Ms. Shen remained quite cautious in her silence.

Wang Xiao and Ivanov first discussed the pricing and location of the experience center.

The place definitely couldn't be too small; her first choice was a nursing home.

Firstly, the sanatorium is located in the suburbs, with a large enough location, a good environment, and enough rooms, ensuring that everyone can enjoy their own space without disturbing each other.

Secondly, most of the staff at the sanatorium are medical professionals or have received relevant medical training, and therefore have a higher acceptance of sex.

Don't forget that the earliest modern sex toys were used by doctors to treat women's "hysteria".

Furthermore, medical workers are very particular about disinfection, and having them manage the daily use of silicone dolls can greatly reduce the probability of sexually transmitted diseases spreading.

“This is our selling point,” Wang Xiao emphasized. “Sex trafficking is an important channel for the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, and we want to emphasize the safety of using silicone dolls.”

Forget about condoms; even thirty years from now, many people won't use condoms when they're prostituting themselves.

Honestly, outsiders simply cannot understand their courage in this kind of thing.

Ivanov had no objection to the sanatorium; in Soviet culture, having a romantic encounter in a sanatorium was perfectly normal.

Acquiring or leasing sanatoriums long-term is also a good way to deplete rubles.

But how should the fees be calculated? If the price is too low, it will definitely be difficult to break even.

A beautifully crafted intelligent silicone doll is not cheap to begin with.

But if the price is high, or almost the same as hiring a real person, then who would be willing to pay for it?

"The key is that the doll's image must be beautiful and charming enough."

Wang Xiao analyzed, "When sex becomes a commodity, the goods are divided into different grades. There are high-priced ones and low-priced ones."

In ancient times, a famous courtesan could fetch a fortune for a single night, but at the same time, a steamed bun or a coarse flatbread could complete a one-time transaction.

What makes the difference between the two? It lies in the location of the transaction and the two parties involved.

Needless to say, the location of the transaction is like dining out; the better the environment, the higher the price, as it reflects the refined atmosphere.

As for the two parties to the transaction—

A seller who is good-looking and has high emotional intelligence provides customers with high emotional satisfaction, and naturally, the price will be higher.

As for the buyer, the buyer must have money and be willing to pay it.

Ivanov first taunted Wang Xiao: "If you have money, you can just make an appointment."

It's true, rich people never lack sexual partners, so they don't need to go through all this trouble.

What if she's your dream girl?

Ivanov immediately gave up; his dream girl was Natasha Kinski, someone he could only admire from afar.

He crept closer to Wang Xiao and asked cryptically, "Could you make me a Kinski one?"

He even blushed slightly while speaking, which was rare for him, making him seem quite innocent.

However, Wang Xiao coldly refused him: "No way!"

Dream on! Kinski could punch you in one go. You're dreaming!

Hitler once wanted to use actress Kars von Nagy as a model for inflatable dolls, but she was rejected without hesitation because of her looks.

Ivanov retorted, "I wouldn't mind being your model myself."

Wang Xiao chuckled at him. "Are you sure? You think every woman you're having sex with is a stunning beauty, regardless of body type? How can you be so naive?"

Do you want me to give you a few examples?

As she spoke each word, Ivanov's face gradually paled.

He firmly refused: No! It's unnecessary.

He had no desire to cultivate his character or sexual desire; he had no expectation of a sexually frigid life.

He felt that if he continued to think about it, he would definitely wither away for the rest of his life.

Wang Xiao smiled and said, "Admit it, when it comes to sex, over 99% of people are attracted to good looks."

People might have emotional biases when looking at a real person, so even if their appearance isn't perfect, they can still accept it overall.

But when it comes to silicone dolls, visual appeal is the primary, and perhaps even the only, factor.

Ivanov sighed, “If it weren’t for Miss Kinsky, I couldn’t imagine facing a mannequin.”

"It can be made into a standard model, a standard beauty, with A's nose and B's eyes, and one for every style of beauty. Everyone can find a shadow of their ideal person in it, yet no one is quite like that."

Wang Xiao said seriously, "The biggest selling point of silicone dolls is that they allow users to realize their ultimate sexual fantasies within a limited budget."

The term "sexual fantasy" is particularly subtle. Some people find the object of their fantasy offensive, while others see it as a reflection of their own attractiveness.

Regardless of the method, to respect others' portrait rights and avoid unnecessary trouble, it's best not to create a fake image of a real person for purchase.

Professor Kalayev was completely indifferent to these things.

What he was able to discuss with the bosses was the robot's performance.

Wang Xiao asked very detailed questions about this.

For example, could different frequencies trigger different language patterns to enhance the interaction between the user and the silicone doll and increase the pleasure of the experience?

This scene should have been quite eerie.

But because they were discussing so earnestly, even Ms. Shen mistook herself for being in the midst of a large-scale academic discussion.

Sergei and Nikolai, the two bodyguards, are usually not very talkative, but this time they joined the discussion and offered many very constructive suggestions.

For example, during user experience testing, depending on the situation, what kind of response should the doll give in order to make the customer feel better?

As for what kind of verbal feedback the doll should provide in different modes, they spoke with great expertise.

This made Wang Xiao particularly suspicious that the two of them had also received the legendary training courses for swallows and crows from KGB.

Otherwise, how could he know so much?

Even a sea king like Ivanov, and a sea queen like herself, don't understand it as deeply as the two of them.

Aside from the fact that everyone has their own area of ​​expertise, she couldn't find any other more reasonable explanation.

However, in order to maintain a good relationship between the host and guests, Wang Xiao didn't mention this matter at all.

After all, from the perspective of both the swallow and the crow, they are clearly being sexually exploited.

No matter how lofty the name given, it is still exploitation and plunder.

Wang Xiao silently withdrew his gaze.

Ivanov listened with great interest, but then became dissatisfied: "Your Majesty, are we really not selling?"

He thinks it's a wonderful thing to have a doll that is completely your own.

Because people have their own emotions, there is always the possibility that they will reject you.

But dolls are different; they are always obedient and will never say no to you.

Ah, imagine a stunningly beautiful woman who would never refuse you.

He's starting to think that dolls have their advantages too.

It won't scheme, deceive you, or make you worry.

You can always relax in its presence and never have any psychological burden.

For a partner, the highest limit is happiness.

Given that a doll is, after all, a doll and not a real person, this is probably difficult to satisfy.

But the minimum requirement for a partner is a sense of security, and a smart silicone doll can definitely satisfy that.

Simply put, you can mess with it, but it can't mess with you.

It fully satisfies the selfish nature of human beings.

Therefore, there must be market demand for it.

Wang Xiao shook his head: "No, it can still be sold. We can first select a specific group of people as our target customers, such as people with disabilities."

She made this suggestion because there were successful precedents.

In Japan, the "Smile" series of inflatable dolls, which began to be sold in the 1970s, were designed for people with disabilities.

This group also has sexual needs, but due to physical reasons, they find it difficult to satisfy them.

When there are no better alternatives, people with disabilities are willing to pay a high price for inflatable dolls.

Wang Xiao and his team could copy this model and apply it to Russia.

"Furthermore, because disabled people have limited physical strength and find it inconvenient to carry heavy objects, we can omit the doll's limbs and only retain the core area. This can reduce production costs and make it easier for them to open their wallets."

Ivanov immediately expressed his support.

Even now, he still doesn't think the silicone doll experience center can be very profitable.

But it doesn't matter.

Just as Wang Xiao fully supports his farm dream, he will also help her fulfill her dream of becoming a sex queen.

Investing can be divided into two types: investing when things are trending and investing in advance.

Foreign trade is their main source of income right now, and it's also the most lucrative way to make money.

But they both knew that the reason they were able to make so much money was not so much because they did a great job, but rather because they caught the wave of the times.

A favorable wind lends its strength, sending me soaring to the heavens.

But what if this trend ends? They won't be able to starve then.

While there is still room for maneuver, we must make plans in advance.

Even if you invest in 10 projects, if only one of them is consistently profitable, then the investment can't be considered a loss.

The nouveau riche who become rich overnight have that much confidence!

Wang Xiao enthusiastically suggested to Professor Kalayev, "Why don't you just go to Jiangdong and have a good chat with our team?"

Ms. Shen, who had been observing from the sidelines, only came to her senses at this moment and quickly emphasized, "I'm afraid that won't work. These days, Russians only visit Suifenhe for a maximum of three days. If they go to Jiangdong, there won't be enough time. The professor was originally planning to go back tomorrow."

Tang Yicheng happened to come in to deliver frozen pears to them, and upon hearing this, he casually chimed in, "What's so difficult about that? Our company will just issue you an invitation letter, and you can get a certificate from the municipal government later, so you can stay here a little longer."

Wang Xiao was astonished: "You can do that?"

I didn't realize Suifenhe was so efficient.

“Sure.” Tang Yicheng said calmly, “Everything is easy to arrange here now. That privately owned hotel across the street vacated three of its rooms and put in 11 beds. The application was submitted in a week and approved. I also know a Hong Kong guy who runs a factory here. He got all the paperwork done for him in just three days.”

He is optimistic about the development of Suifenhe, not because of its superior infrastructure.

This place is so small, and construction in all aspects has only just begun.

But their government is incredibly efficient.

The saying goes, "fair skin covers a hundred flaws." When it comes to investment, if the hardware conditions are similar, what matters most is the government's response.

Wang Xiao turned to Professor Kalayev and asked for his opinion: "What do you think? Should we stay for now?"

The gray-haired professor was a little stunned; it was too fast, and he couldn't react at all.

He subconsciously glanced at the bag of binoculars beside his feet and the antique telephone on the table.

Wang Xiao understood immediately: "If you don't mind, just give me your home address. Or your work address will also work; I'll have someone give the money to someone you trust. Cash or check, which do you prefer?"

Professor Kalayev hesitated for a moment: "But I haven't told the institute about this yet. Including the data."

Although there was an unspoken understanding within the institute, he hasn't informed them yet.

Wang Xiao didn't take it seriously: "Just call and tell them."

She was impatient to wait for someone to go to Moscow, slowly complete the formalities, and then go to Jiangdong to discuss with the Chemical Research Institute how to make the intelligent silicone doll.

Hurry up and get moving.

With the advancements in technology today, all these inventions and applications are meant to make human life more convenient.

Professor Kalayev, still feeling dizzy, went to make an international call.

As it turned out, the leader of their robotics research institute was very easy to talk to and immediately agreed to let him go on a business trip for a month.

As long as you are on a business trip, you can cover your own expenses.

He even went so far as to ask if a month would be enough, or if three months would be better.

The person on the phone sounded very disappointed when they heard that the approval wouldn't be granted in three months.

Tang Yicheng was speechless: "Your leaders are really bold, aren't they afraid you'll defect?"

When he was in the army, he had to receive ideological education every few days, with the emphasis on never deserting.

If one person defectes, the entire team is implicated, and the whole family suffers.

Professor Kalayev is supposed to be a military expert, yet his employer is so indifferent.

The gray-haired professor made a rare dry joke: "If I defect, it would be a good thing for the research institute, at least they wouldn't have to pay my salary anymore."

Everyone looked at each other, unsure whether they should join in the laughter.

It sounds a little heartbreaking.

Tang Yicheng quickly called out to everyone, "Eat frozen pears, they're delicious!"

Actually, the season for eating frozen pears in this area has already passed by March.

But now we have refrigerators, so we can eat whenever we want.

There were also frozen persimmons, but they were all eaten last week.

These are now the few remaining.

Wang Xiao took the lead in a particularly cooperative manner: "Come on, come on, let's eat pears, let's eat pears."

The pears were already frozen soft. I peeled off the skin, took a bite, and slurped it up. Sure enough, it was full of pear juice and semi-liquid flesh.

Oh my, this feels so good!

The skin is thin and filled with water, the meat melts into a lump of mud, it's just like ice cream.

After finishing the pear juice, Wang Xiao looked at the shriveled pear skin and felt a surge of accomplishment.

Look, only a beautiful and intelligent girl like her can eat a frozen pear so perfectly.

Professor Kalayev also finished a frozen pear and smiled contentedly.

Wang Xiao took the opportunity to comfort the old scientist: "War robots are not impossible to develop. Once your research institute survives, you can invest funds to develop war robots."

Life is life, and dreams are dreams. Let's focus on surviving first, then talk about dreams.

Military research and development is too expensive; it's absolutely impossible to continue without finding a profitable business.

However, Professor Kalayev shook his head and said with a sigh, "No need. We developed war robots to defend the Soviet Union. But the Soviet Union is already gone without even experiencing war."

From the moment the red flag was lowered, he and his colleagues were plunged into deep self-doubt.

They were always taught that everything was for the Soviet Union.

They also firmly believe that everything they do is of great significance to the country.

But quietly, the Soviet Union was gone.

From beginning to end, their war robots didn't even get a chance to be shown.

So what is the point of everything they've done?

Everyone looked at each other, unsure how to answer the question.

Tang Yicheng glanced at Wang Xiao, but the latter remained silent.

He couldn't hold back any longer and urged in a low voice in his native language, "Tell me!"

Wang Xiao shook his head: "There's nothing to say."

Before she transmigrated into the book, she often heard a famous quote from the Iron Chancellor Bismarck: "Dignity lies only on the edge of the sword, and truth lies only within the range of the cannon."

But the Soviet Union still has its cannons, nuclear warheads, airplanes, and aircraft carriers; this shows that dignity and truth cannot be guaranteed by swords and cannons alone.

Many more deaths occur silently.

Tang Yicheng was particularly prone to feeling embarrassed for others, and hurriedly tried to change the subject: "Hey, are you going back to Jiangdong now?"

The time was too rushed; we've only been here for a short time.

Wang Xiao shook his head: "We need to take people to Moscow."

Tang Yicheng asked with genuine concern, "Then who will accompany Professor Kalayev to Jiangdong?"

There's no need to worry about safety on the road, although public security is really not good these days. It's not uncommon for trains to encounter robbers.

But tomorrow happens to be the soldiers' shift change time. In their leader's words, they can't let them get carried away while they're out there. They rotate shifts every month.

Tomorrow, Professor Kalayev can return to Jiangdong with the soldiers. No matter what kind of bandits they are, if they encounter a group of fine young men, they will all retreat without hesitation, unless they're courting death.

But none of the soldiers speak Russian, so communication between the two sides on the road will be very difficult.

They were important guests, after all, and they couldn't afford to treat them poorly.

That is a problem.

Wang Xiao pondered for a moment, then his gaze fell on Ms. Shen's face.

The latter subconsciously straightened his back, preparing to passively accept being reasoned with and persuaded.

Wang Xiao immediately said, "Professor Shen, would you be interested in meeting with a provincial leader? She is very interested in the changes that have occurred in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. I think you two would have something in common to talk about."

Wang Xiao was more than 80% confident that he could persuade Deputy Secretary Cao to meet with Ms. Shen.

First of all, Deputy Secretary Cao was indeed interested in Ms. Shen's research direction.

Secondly, unlike dealing with businessmen, which is often criticized, the term "expert" is not a derogatory term in China nowadays; it is synonymous with insightful and genuine knowledge.

The whole society agrees that government officials and scholars should communicate more.

Such exchanges are considered elegant, respectful, and worthy of praise.

Deputy Secretary Cao had no reason to refuse such an exchange.

However, Ms. Shen was not enthusiastic about the meeting. She politely declined Wang Xiao's offer, saying, "I'd better not bother the leader."

As an intellectual who experienced the upheavals of a special era and witnessed the plight of her parents, what she cherishes most is the ability and right to think independently.

This is so rare.

For a long time, they were only allowed to make the same sound, or simply not make a sound at all.

Now that she finally has the right to speak freely, she is almost sensitively vigilant, refusing to let her research be coerced.

Wang Xiao laughed: "Don't misunderstand, I'm not asking you to sing praises for anyone. The main platform for publishing your research is still in China. So you need to understand the views of the Chinese political circles on this matter."

And frankly speaking, besides academia, the only people who would be interested in your research findings are probably those in the political arena.

Ordinary people probably won't pay much attention to these things.

This is inevitable.

No matter how shocking the collapse of the Soviet Union was, it was still a mountain on the shoulders of outsiders.

The seven necessities of daily life—firewood, salt, oil, rice, ginger, vinegar, and tea—are what the Chinese people care about most in their daily lives.

Or gossip about singers and movie stars, people are more likely to treat it as entertainment and watch the excitement.

Even the sensation caused by the two bodyguards writing a book titled "My KGB Career" far surpassed that of her research.

This direction of academic research is inherently destined to be esoteric and attract a small audience.

Wang Xiao said slowly and deliberately, "But I think every researcher hopes that their research results can be noticed by more people. It would be even better if someone could learn something from them and avoid making the same mistakes."

Otherwise, the research results might go unnoticed, and even if published, they might be shelved. Wouldn't that be a waste of genuine insights?

Ms. Shen was amused by her and subconsciously said modestly, "It's just a little bit of superficial understanding, nothing to speak of."

"Compared to everyone sitting in a room making guesses behind closed doors, you, who have experienced it firsthand, definitely have more authority to speak. Besides, you have also done so much firsthand research."

“Alright,” Ms. Shen was persuaded. “Then I’ll trouble you to make an introduction.”

Wang Xiao beamed and then offered her a rosy picture: "With a leader's recommendation, your book will definitely sell well."

The biggest sales channel for this kind of serious academic research is within the system.

Ms. Shen hesitated for a moment, but finally said, "Actually, I would have agreed if you had just asked me to accompany Professor Kalayev to Jiangdong."

There's absolutely no need for such a roundabout approach.

Wang Xiao replied without hesitation, "You have no such obligation."

Everyone has their own things to do.

She said half-jokingly, "If you make this trip, the book's sales will increase several times, and I'll get a bigger share of the royalties."

Ms. Shen thought to herself: "Businessmen are indeed businessmen. They can turn anything into an exchange of money and benefits."

She nodded and jumped straight to the next question: "When do we set off?"

"Just wait for the documents. We'll wait until Professor Kalayev's documents are ready."

In the time that followed, Wang Xiao fully appreciated the high efficiency of the Suifenhe government.

Or to be more specific, what does it mean to handle special cases specially?

Tang Yicheng contacted a municipal government leader who had previously helped someone buy a car through him, and Tang Yicheng had given him a discounted price.

Led by the other party, Professor Kalayev followed behind, carrying a stack of documents. They ran through two buildings and five offices, took three photos, and then stamped a stack of documents. Miraculously, he obtained a temporary residence permit, which allowed him to stay in China for a month.

Wang Xiao looked at the temporary residence permit several times, finding it particularly strange; it was the first time she had ever seen such a thing.

The official who was helping them with the paperwork was overjoyed: "No surprise, this is the first time we've ever done this."

They wouldn't have dared to issue this certificate if the city leaders hadn't spoken up.

That doesn't make any sense.

However, there are many strange things happening in Suifenhe now, so this is nothing special.

Wang Xiao took the person to the airport; the plane was arranged by the Air Force.

The military leaders, impatient with waiting for the soldiers to slowly return by train, simply arranged for an airplane to be used to bring the soldiers back as well.

In front of Wang Xiao, the leader held up the Soviet-style military binoculars several times before exclaiming, "The Russians really know how to make this thing."

He pressed Wang Xiao further, "Is this all the gift you have? Nothing else?"

Wang Xiao shook his head: "No, there's also information on war robots. It's hard to explain over the phone, you should talk to Professor Kalayev in detail."

The air force officers were instantly filled with awe and respect. Good heavens! This was a powerful move!

War robots—that sounds incredibly sophisticated.

Seriously, when the Gulf War broke out, the Chinese military felt like a bomb had exploded over their heads.

Because, including himself, at the beginning of the war, he originally thought that the multinational forces led by the United States would be bogged down in guerrilla warfare and suffer greatly in the Middle East.

As a result, once the Americans deployed high-tech weapons, they instantly showed the world what modern blitzkrieg is all about.

Who's going to fight you in street battles? Who's going to fight you with bayonets? Who's going to fight you in guerrilla warfare? They'll just bombard you with bullets before you even figure out where they are.

Although he didn't yet understand the specific performance of this war robot or what it could do, it sounded incredibly high-tech.

Wow, the Russians are really generous these days, they're letting everything slip out.

He eagerly stretched out his hand: "Where are the documents?"

"In Moscow?" Wang Xiao said, puzzled. "How could it be so fast? Doesn't it take time for the things to get back?"

She asked Ms. Chen Yanqiu from her family to bring it back for her.

The air force officers were frantic: "Can't you send faxes? Don't you know how to send international faxes?"

Wang Xiao chuckled at him: "There's a lot of data, tens of thousands of pages. I can't afford the cost of international faxing."

Damn it! You're paying up!

With that money, she could prepare several more sets of documents.

Poverty makes people lose their ambition, so the air force officers had no choice but to keep quiet.

Wang Xiao gestured towards the airport where they were located: "Can this area be used for both military and civilian purposes?"

The military officers instinctively wanted to complain: "An extra border crossing will bring us a huge workload. This is a matter of national defense and security."

Wang Xiao looked at him, maintaining her smile.

The laughter became so intense that the woman could no longer bear it and could only make a gesture that resembled pleading for mercy: "Alright, alright, you're such a... sigh..."

He never clearly explained what it was.

Wang Xiao didn't care, only emphasizing, "Hurry up. To be honest, this isn't something your family can decide."

If you are slow to act, they will come up with a bunch of regulations to control you, asking you for this and that, and requiring you to report and get approvals.

"Then you'll be left with a bitter pill to swallow, unable to express your suffering. Even if you wanted to get it done, you wouldn't be able to."

She enthusiastically encouraged them, "Let's do it now. Look at Suifenhe, as long as it promotes trade between the two countries, anything that can make money gets the green light all the way."

I suspect that the top leadership shares this attitude, encouraging and actively promoting foreign trade. As long as this fundamental premise exists, everything is negotiable.

But if we miss that window, the higher-ups will intervene and tighten policies, and things will become difficult.

In any era, policies can never keep up with economic development; they will always lag behind.

This is especially evident in this era.

They had to let the horses gallop before the managers put the bridles on them.

Because there's an unspoken rule in the implementation of almost all policies: old rules for old people, new rules for new people.

Those who entered the venue first, and that's it.

Those who are a step too slow and are kept out may never get in.

You're no worse than anyone else; it's just that the door has already closed.

The air force personnel, driven to despair by Tang Sanzang's endless nagging, finally had to beg for mercy: "Alright, alright, we're already working on it. This airport, right? Hey, where are you flying to?"

Wang Xiao asked Ivanov, who replied without hesitation, "Let's go to Vladivostok. Vladivostok is a big city with a large population and strong purchasing power. The plane will take off from here and land in about an hour."

He's already decided that he'll just use a helicopter.

This distance is just within the range of helicopters, and helicopters have low operating costs and are better suited to the needs of commercial transshipment and special transportation.

Although leasing more airports and developing more routes was a spur-of-the-moment decision, since they had already decided to do it, they definitely had to do it well.

Moreover, border trade is currently booming. Even if it only involves transporting fresh fruits, vegetables and seafood, as long as the route is operated well, it can still be profitable.

Using helicopters for cargo transport is much simpler than for passenger transport, and it is also more efficient.

The air force officer frowned and said, "Surveillance is a problem. Helicopters usually fly at an altitude of 500 meters, but radar surveillance requires an altitude of over 1,500 meters."

When it comes to professional matters, Ivanov is not at all shy and can speak fluently: "Let's adopt a reporting and monitoring system."

They can definitely get into wing-wing aircraft transport, even if it requires more investment, he believes they can make a profit.

The problem is that investing in airport expansion takes time.

For business opportunities, a longer timeframe means more changes, more unexpected events, and a sharp rise in risk costs.

The crisis on the Zhimen-Moscow line has already sounded the alarm for them. If they continue to slack off, who knows what will happen next.

It would be better to secure international routes as quickly as possible first, and then we would have more room to maneuver on how to refine our operations and expand our business scope.

“There’s a forest fire prevention helicopter landing pad in Vladivostok that I can use. I have connections in the Far Eastern Bureau and I’ve also contacted the Federal Department of Transportation’s Aviation Management Committee and the Far Eastern Military District Air Force. My friend got the permit for me, and I can get it when I get back.”

The air force officers were filled with awe. Good heavens, whoever said the Russians were slow-moving, he'd slap them in the face!

Look at that speed! My goodness, anyone who sees it would say it's the speed of a fighter jet!

Of course, he knew all this, which showed that the route would indeed be profitable. Otherwise, the Russians wouldn't have been so enthusiastic.

Ms. Shen smiled inwardly; this was the speed at which the relationship had progressed.

What if we tried it on an ordinary person?

They can make you run around a building all day, and everyone will tell you not to contact them for this.

But as for who to turn to? Only God knows.

However, Ms. Shen was more interested in Ivanov's language.

She was truly impressed by business people; they were incredibly eloquent.

For example, Haishenwai is what the Chinese call it, while Russians call it Vladivostok.

It's important to understand that this land originally belonged to China. The different names used, in a sense, emphasize a matter of sovereignty.

Russians are particularly sensitive about their territory, and the federal government continues to deny the rumors, emphasizing that they will not sell the Southern Kuril Islands (which Japan calls the Northern Territories) to Japan for money.

In an effort to close the deal, Ivanov immediately mentioned Vladivostok.

Ivanov was certainly careful. If the Chinese didn't understand Russian, they probably wouldn't react much to the two different ways of addressing each other.

But someone who understands this would absolutely find it unbearable.

Vladivostok, in Russian, means "ruler of the East" or "conqueror of the East".

Given that it was originally plundered from China by Tsarist Russia, wouldn't he be deliberately escalating the conflict by mentioning this name again?

He's gone mad. Why would he do something so reckless?

When it comes to business, harmony is paramount; whatever is most convenient for communication should be adopted.

The air force officer frowned for a long time before finally nodding reluctantly, "Alright."

However, he wanted to make it clear from the outset, "Since you want to source fresh goods, you should give priority to our military farms. Our products are quite good."

Wang Xiao nodded vigorously, "No problem, we feel at ease cooperating with you."

Anyway, we don't have to buy from only one supplier. Let's get what they want first, and then we'll talk about the rest later.

The air force officer wanted to say a few more words, but they were already urging him to board and depart.

He could only emphasize, "If we're in a hurry, you guys need to hurry too."

Wang Xiao repeatedly assured, "Our speed is absolutely not slower than yours."

They saw the person onto the plane. Wang Xiao noticed that Professor Kalayev kept looking up and asked curiously, "Professor, what are you looking at?"

As she followed the direction the person was pointing, she looked at the air force personnel with suspicion.

Is this intentional? Is he trying to gain sympathy?

It's one thing for the aircraft's surface to be mottled and peeling paint, but why are there so many holes on the fuselage?

The air force officer was almost furious: "Bullet holes, these are bullet holes! Alright, you know we're poor, this is all the stuff we have. Last time you came you were lucky, you ran into a new plane. Normal, this is the standard!"

Wang Xiao quickly called for a halt: "Okay, okay, I understand, we will definitely work hard."

As she spoke, she practically fled.

Ms. Shen, suppressing a laugh, nodded at her and said, "Then we'll be going now."

Wang Xiao waved goodbye to her and quickly ran off the plane.

She was still standing at a distance when the plane took off.

Ivanov asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

Wang Xiao shook her head: "It's nothing."

She suddenly remembered what Ms. Shen had said: her first reaction to anything was never to talk about feelings, but to emphasize interests.

It's as if everything she does is a matter of exchanging benefits.

Thinking about it that way, it does seem to make sense.

But it doesn't seem like there's anything wrong with it.

Wang Xiao shook his head, letting everything drift away with the wind.

Anyway, her first reaction is always, "Are you trying to get something for nothing? Don't try to manipulate me."

Let's put our interests on the table and settle the accounts properly.

At once--

It seems rather heartless.

but--

This can probably be considered a form of praise.

In short, today was a great day.

She was very satisfied with herself.

However, adhering to the principle of self-reflection three times a day, she still needs to improve herself.

For example, when discussing interests with someone, you can wrap it up with a layer of emotion.

This way, whether the feelings are genuine or not, the other party is more likely to accept them.

Okay, let's do it that way.

Tang Yicheng followed them out, then suddenly remembered something important: "Hey, if we're going to set up another flight route here, who's going to oversee it?"

Wang Xiao and Ivanov exchanged a glance, then simultaneously turned their gaze to his face: "You!"

"No!" Tang Yicheng almost jumped up in fright, rejecting the offer three times in a row.

No, I didn't, don't talk nonsense!

Wang Xiao and Ivanov, as bosses, instantly displayed their perfect teamwork, launching a pincer attack from the left and right.

You're doing great, bro. Look how well you're doing in Suifenhe.

Tang Yicheng shook his head vigorously: "I can't do it, I've never dealt with this."

This reason doesn't hold water with the boss, because you've never sold cars before, yet you're doing incredibly well now.

Tang Yicheng, as if grasping at a straw, emphasized: "Yes, I still have to sell the car."

Selling cars is a real money-maker now, it's just as lucrative as flying airplanes.

"Taking both sides into account."

The essence of capitalists is to exploit the surplus labor of workers.

Wang Xiao said this without any guilt, and even made grand promises, saying, "Think about it, you're the one who gets a share of the profits from the business you built."

Ivanov nodded in agreement: "Yes, I'll give you 10 points."

A boss who does this much deserves praise for his generosity.

You should know that the most crucial and troublesome things, like setting up flight routes, renting airports, and getting planes, are all done by the boss.

We're giving you a 10% bonus just to sit here and manage things. You won't find a boss this generous anywhere in the world.

But for Wang Xiao and Ivanov, this arrangement was worthwhile.

Firstly, this isn't their stronghold, so they need someone trustworthy to keep things under control.

Tang Yicheng may not be particularly good at business, but he is honest, has few tricks up his sleeve, and has excellent character.

The probability that he colluded with foreign enemies, lined his own pockets, and absconded with the funds is low.

Indeed, for a commercial empire, finding a regional governor is extremely difficult.

A person's ability and ambition are often directly proportional.

Those with the ability, resources, and connections often leave to start their own businesses.

Someone like Tang Yicheng is good enough to be a supervisor.

Anyway, the market trend is what it is, so even if he's just a simpleton, he can still make money by turning the beads on an abacus.

Secondly, Tang Yicheng has his own abilities. In just a month or so in Suifenhe, he has already become familiar with leaders at all levels, and he can get things done with ease whenever he asks someone for a favor.

Moreover, he has a natural affability and seems like a reliable person who can be trusted.

Based on this alone, he's perfectly capable of holding down the fort in the Northeast.

Wang Xiao and Ivanov, working in perfect harmony, could eloquently describe the beauty of May, managing to completely confuse, or rather, persuade, Tang Yicheng until he was utterly bewildered.

Finally, poor Mr. Tang could only reluctantly agree, "Alright, I'll give it a try."

Good heavens! How did he manage to pull this stunt on himself?

He's been living a peaceful life for too long; he has to go out of his way to seek excitement.

Wang Xiao and Ivanov paid no heed to his melancholy.

What a joke! Have you ever seen a capitalist who genuinely cares about working people?

If you find it tough, are you even alive? If you are, keep working hard and making money for your boss.

Of course, the bosses weren't idle either.

Apart from the Celestial Dragons, all large capital is accumulated from small capital.

Instead of returning to Suifenhe, they took an Air Force vehicle directly to the farm.

In March, Liaoning has begun to thaw gradually.

They happened to visit a farm and watched firsthand as farmers from the southern region operated tractors to till the land.

Seriously, even someone like Wang Xiao, who is completely lazy and knows nothing about farming, would be killed if she were asked to work in the fields.

Watching the tractor roar as it rushed towards the field, leaving a long black trail behind it that gleamed darkly in the sunlight;

She couldn't help but adopt a literary tone: This is a black soil where hope is about to be sown.

Ivanov was already shouting excitedly, jumping down into the field, and staring intently at the plowed black soil.

After the large tract of land was plowed, he eagerly asked the farmers, "What do you want?"

He has always been generous to those who help him realize his dreams.

The farmers couldn't understand what was so exciting about the Russian.

Surely they're not so ignorant as to have never even seen farming before! These young foreigners are really something, so uncultured!

So everyone discussed it and decided to elect the village chief as their representative to earnestly make their demands.

Four dishes and a soup are the standard for receiving officials. They are not that fussy. As long as they can make sure there is one meat dish and one vegetable dish for each meal, that's fine.

But one point must be emphasized: they demanded that even when they were on Russian territory, they should eat Northeast rice every day.

Good heavens, Longdi Cave.

It's really strange, Northeasterners eat a lot of wheat-based foods, yet the rice here tastes much better than the rice they grow in their own villages.

It smells so good.

When they first tried it, they couldn't believe it. Could it be that the rice variety was different?

Why can they taste so different even though they both grow from the soil?

They can easily gulp down a bowl of this rice without any side dishes.

Of course, you can't say these things in front of your boss.

Otherwise, if they go to Russia and their boss uses threats to pressure them, and they are only given food but no side dishes, wouldn't they be shooting themselves in the foot?

Wang Xiao readily agreed: "No problem, we'll ship rice from Northeast China to you."

She hadn't originally planned to go to such lengths.

People then asked more questions about the details of life in Russia, including how often one could go into town, and where the children would stay during summer vacation.

Wang Xiao answered each question one by one, emphasizing again: "Each household has its own separate housing. The more houses built, the more spacious the living space will be."

Someone else asked if they could sell the eggs laid by their own chickens and ducks.

A hen is like a housewife's little bank; since they've gone to work so far away, everyone naturally wants to earn more money.

"As long as you figure out the feed yourself, of course you can," Wang Xiao earnestly warned them. "But don't let the chickens and ducks go into the fields. If they peck at your vegetables, they'll make you pay for it."

"No, no," the farmers emphasized. "We wouldn't dare do that even in the village."

Half fearful and half expectant, everyone got into the car and headed to Suifenhe.

They were going to cross the border here and enter Russian territory.

From now on, we'll be living on someone else's turf.

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