“You’re right, let’s not rush into drinking. I called you here because Sim told me you’re planning to barter…”
stupid!
Francis rambled on and on, but Sim didn't hear a word of it.
He looked completely bewildered, utterly confused.
He couldn't understand why the usually assertive Francis would act so humbly in front of Chen Dong.
Yes, the word "humble" was Sim's first reaction.
Others might not know Francis's background, but he certainly did.
Francis's uncle and father both held military positions, and importantly, they wielded considerable power.
Otherwise, why would Sim hand over such a lucrative opportunity to Francis? He's not stupid.
Isn't he just trying to leverage Francis's network of connections to gain some personal benefits in his position?
In Russia, which is under semi-military control, the military's power has reached its zenith.
At this moment, Sim fell silent and became completely speechless.
Although Francis kept talking, he was still feeling incredibly frustrated and depressed.
On March 11, 1990, Lithuania suddenly declared independence and formally withdrew from Russia and other member states.
It is now late April.
More than a month has passed.
However, the higher-ups made a lot of noise but did little. Apart from engaging in verbal sparring, they didn't utter a single word, let alone send troops to suppress the rebellion.
Behind this seemingly simple situation lies the fact that the situation in Russia has reached a precarious point.
It's normal that ordinary people can't see anything wrong with it.
The real situation is in the hands of those in power.
Francis has a military background and is a typical second-generation military officer.
Through his uncle and father, he also learned that something bad was brewing.
It is for this reason.
He needs lots and lots of dollars.
Besides having a backup plan for yourself and your family when necessary.
They certainly wanted to advance their families' careers in this power struggle.
For Francis, Chen Dong's proposed barter method was a godsend!
Francis spoke again, and Chen Dong listened, nodding from time to time, while also conveying his own meaning.
Perhaps it is also related to Chen Dong's consistent style of doing things.
He doesn't like to hog resources and always believes in a win-win approach to things.
During the conversation.
Francis's eyes grew brighter and brighter, and the smile on his face became more and more obvious.
He found that Chen Dong was very simple and honest. According to him, both sides could gain great benefits without harming the interests of the collective.
Reputation, or rather, public opinion, can play a significant role in escalating events at crucial moments.
"Hahaha......."
Francis laughed heartily and raised his glass again.
"My friend, I wish us a pleasant cooperation!"
"It's a pleasure doing business with you!"
This time, Chen Dong didn't refuse. He readily picked up his glass, clinked it with Francis's, and then drank it all in one gulp.
The icy vodka went straight down my throat and into my stomach, and instantly, a burning sensation rose up, as if I were ascending to heaven.
After a drink, the two became much closer.
They discussed the details of their collaboration while sipping high-end vodka.
However, there are always some unexpected events that catch people off guard.
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