They remained silent the whole way, and it wasn't practical to play some music. After watching the old doe go ahead, Xia Yu began to descend and stopped at a military gas station in Panaka.
This border city used to have an airport, but the runway was covered by lava from the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo many years ago.
The airport was abandoned until the rebels attacked Panaka, plunging the entire city into war.
Now that the rebels are finished, Busa intends to reopen the airport. Currently, more than 1,000 meters of the runway that is still usable has been cleared, which can accommodate some turboprop regional transport aircraft that do not have high requirements for runway length.
As for the overall reconstruction, Busa is in talks with the First Highway Engineering Group. It will probably take another three to five years from the start of construction to the completion and handover.
"With a full tank of gas, we can fly back with 200-300 kilometers to spare. Want to visit the nearby Nyiragongo volcano?"
Xia Yu extended an invitation to Liv.
The roads in Afica aren't suitable for driving around, but it's possible to enjoy the natural wonders from a helicopter.
"May I?"
Liv has been in the rainforest for almost half a year, and she has been more busy with work than appreciating the potentially deadly scenery. Dangers are everywhere in the rainforest, and this was emphasized in the pre-deployment training.
"Why not? Everyone has over 30,000 days. One-third is spent sleeping, and another third is spent studying and working. How many days are truly your own? You have to learn to steal moments of leisure in your busy schedule and stop to take a look."
Liv agrees with Xia Yu's point of view and also discovers that her brother's boss is not the same as he described.
They pursue money with force but know when to stop; they are busy with work but maintain a good balance; they love life more than those who are lost.
That's life, isn't it? Even when you suffer setbacks, you have to try your best to stand up straight!
"Whoosh~ Whoosh~~"
The little antelope took off again, carrying the three people towards the Nyiragongo volcano.
This stratovolcano with its steep slopes is a massive disaster with every eruption. The world's only circular lava pool resembles the eyes of a demon, especially when viewed from a helicopter.
Well, the geological environment here is definitely not suitable for building a bunker. Xia Yu doesn't want to take a lava bath while sleeping.
"The diameter measured by the laser is 231.24 meters, and the surface temperature of the central magma is 793.4°C. Once you go down there, you definitely won't be able to come back up."
Xia Yu used the equipment on the helicopter to measure the road in a very professional manner.
But only Chinese people can understand such a lame joke!
"There should be hot springs nearby, but there might be a lot of chemical elements. The beach is still more attractive."
Liv said, leaning against the cockpit window.
"Then you made the right choice going to Kongluga; it has the most beautiful beach in the country."
The whole fruit plantation is actually just that one area.
"Really?"
Liv was very interested in this, and her tone was full of surprise.
Her brother likes to sunbathe, while she prefers the beach with sunshine and sand.
Of course, it would be even better with a young coconut.
"Of course it's true. Our company is developing the tertiary industry. The military equipment museum built in Bogo village will be open in a few months, and the town of Nekale is also being renovated at the same time. Visitors can enjoy the best vacation life while visiting the museum."
Xia Yu proudly introduced.
Combat is business, and so is business; together they form his business empire.
It must be said that Xia Yu is more charming than ever at this moment.
Domi thinks Mr. is very handsome, while Liv sees a different Xia Yu again.
Overlooking the entire Nyiragongo volcano, the little antelope turned and headed towards Konluga, landing in the village of Bogo in the afterglow of the setting sun.
"Boss, you guys are too slow."
After waiting for half a day, Hans stepped forward and complained.
"I took a detour to see the volcano, so I came back a little late."
Xia Yu, feeling much more relaxed after removing his tactical chest rig and bulletproof vest, said.
I used to think this outfit was pretty cool, but after wearing it for a while, I realized that I'd rather not wear it when it's safe to do so, prioritizing a completely unrestricted look.
"After dinner, take your sister for a walk around the village. There's still one empty room in our building, but the new couple will have to stay in the one that was built in the back."
"yes!"
Hans, carrying his sister's luggage, told her to go to her room for the night.
The living area in Boge Village is quite large. Fearing that there wouldn't be enough room for the employees, Xia Yu built several single-story adobe villas. However, they haven't had time to be decorated inside and are not yet habitable.
Liv observed the village's furnishings with curiosity. The roads were paved and there were streetlights, making it much more modern than the villages in the interior, not to mention the parking lot that looked like an air raid tower and the simpler hangar.
"A ruthless American PMC company attacked us. Fighter jets came from the sky, and on the ground, in addition to armored forces attacking from the front, there were also frogman units sneaking up from behind. But our boss led us to wipe them out completely..."
Hans's rambling made Liv very nervous.
It's not fear, it's excitement!
Is this what daily life is like for a military contracting company?
They're either fighting, or on their way to fight.
"Then how can we develop museum projects?"
Liv followed up with a question.
"Our reputation for concentrated fire defense has spread far and wide, even in eastern Afica, nobody wants to be the next White Hat."
Hans said with pride.
"Alright, you can stay in this room. Let's go eat!"
After putting down their luggage, the two went to the restaurant.
Because Kuhn and the others hadn't returned yet, Lao Yu only served half of the main dishes, but it was still better than Liv eating roasted and fried bananas every day in Panaka.
Their medical staff receive a food allowance and can occasionally eat a bite of meat, but the locals often go hungry or have an irregular diet. Only the locals with hunting skills can obtain protein from the rainforest.
Domi is good at fighting and running, and has a well-proportioned physique because he can replenish his nutrition on his own. He can be considered a representative of the survival of the fittest in Afica.
"We'll have a celebration party tomorrow when Mole and the others get back. Let's keep it simple for today. I'll toast everyone!"
Xia Yu raised the beer in his hand and said.
"A salute to the boss, a salute to Jihuo Defense, a salute to all of us!"
Everyone present, including Liv, raised their beer.
Emotions are contagious. If you've completed the contract to a high standard, you should have a good drink.
After dinner, Hans took his sister to the hangar to see their company's meritorious Harrier.
This fighter jet is the company's most valuable asset, and it has five stars painted on it, representing the five aircraft it shot down.
"It's a pity this plane isn't a two-seater, otherwise I would have been part of this achievement too."
Hans said with some regret.
Meanwhile, Xia Yu, the one who created this victory, was taking stock of his spoils in the parking lot not far away.
The first three Tiger tanks that were transported back were parked in the yard, waiting for him to return so he could personally unpack and count them.
"Drive this one first and unload everything inside."
Following Xia Yu's instructions, Anton and his team swiftly unloaded the truck, filling the troop transport compartment, which could hold 10 people, to capacity.
Because they were fleeing, Sasu's core members didn't take their personal belongings, nor did they have anywhere to put them, so these boxes were all filled with Sasu's things.
This guy lives a rather luxurious life. When Xia Yu opened the first box, he found it was an exquisite big black box.
"Emperador?"
Looking at the Spanish word for emperor on the gold plaque on the box, he could never have imagined that it was a cigar box.
"It's quite expensive, worth a million Swiss francs."
Xia Yu took out his phone, connected to the village's network, took a picture, and used image recognition to confirm the value of the cigar box. The Swiss franc and euro exchange rates were roughly the same, so it was a little over one million euros.
If Sasu had used that money to buy weapons, the rebel camp would never have fallen in a day. Instead, he was exploited by the luxuries offered by Europeans.
However, even Xia Yu, who doesn't smoke cigars, had to admit that the box was exquisitely made.
Three mechanical clocks using tourbillon technology display the relative humidity, temperature, power reserve, and number of cigars remaining inside the cigar box.
The box is divided into two layers, like the scale on a clock face, and displays 24 special cigars. Each cigar is wrapped in gold leaf and stored individually in a glass tube with a combination lock, maximizing the sense of ceremony.
Unable to figure out how to open it, Xia Yu simply pulled out a dozen top-grade Kohiba sticks from the drum-shaped ordinary storage compartment in the center of the box.
Everyone who saw it received one; each person present was given one.
Anyway, this stuff doesn't go into the lungs, it just makes your cheeks rot from sucking. I don't know why foreigners like this stuff.
Xia Yu lit everyone's cigarettes with the blowtorch lighter that came with the box, which made him very curious.
"Honey Badger, take this box to the reception room."
"Yes, sir!"
The rules for distributing spoils from Jihuo Defense are as follows: items that are easy to liquidate are liquidated, while those that are difficult to liquidate or have special value are used as company assets or are directly placed in the company's internal museum.
Of course, employees can also vote to choose which person to give it to.
Pierre's limited edition medal Lange was a gift from everyone to Xia Yu.
This gold-plated cigar box is expensive, but the price of luxury goods is often halved in the resale market, so it's better to keep it to entertain guests.
Sasu uses it like a nouveau riche warlord, while Jihuo Defense uses it as a record of captured battles, showcasing the company's strength and providing fodder for conversation.
"So heavy!"
With Cohiba in her mouth, Xia Yu almost couldn't lift the next box.
"It can't be gold, can it?!"
Upon opening it, it really was gold.
Inside the box was a T-72 tank gleaming with golden light. Domi, who had just returned from putting away the cigar box, was asked to retrieve a spectrometer. The test confirmed it was 99.99% pure gold.
Yes, that fits Xia Yu's stereotype of warlords: if they can use pure gold, they will never use gold-plated gold.
Even if they were to step down and flee, they could use the money for their journey or sell it after settling down to make a comeback.
I found an electronic scale to weigh it, and it was exactly 41 kilograms. Converting the unit to tons, it was exactly the combat weight of an early T-72.
Goodness, that's almost two million dollars (not the current price of gold).
"So? Should we finance it and get some money?"
Xia Yu consulted everyone's opinions. He didn't care about the dozens of kilograms of gold; he just wanted everyone to vote.
"No, let's not. It has great commemorative value; it would look beautiful displayed in a museum!"
Andrei expressed his opinion that with less than one million to be divided among twenty-odd people, they didn't need those thirty or forty thousand.
Having confirmed the opinions of the men present, Xia Yu called Kuhn again and asked them to vote.
"Keep it, boss. You won't feel bad about exchanging it for gold dust, but gold T-72 is much more valuable!"
"The Mole Car Crew and Group 1 passed unanimously," Kuhn said, munching on his individual rations.
"Alright then, we'll have a celebration banquet when we get back tomorrow."
After hanging up the phone, Xia Yu continued opening the box.
The items behind are more normal: a few European-style ivory carvings, and several indigenous daggers and short knives with rhinoceros horn handles inlaid with gemstones.
Like that golden T-72, these should all be decorations in Sasu's office.
Let's also visit the museum. Fire prevention and control departments do not sell wildlife products, even those that have been seized.
This car is loaded with things that are hard to sell. What about the other two cars?
He gestured for Anton and his men to get started, and the items on the second vehicle were unloaded one by one.
The first thing they found was an aluminum briefcase with a combination lock. After physically prying it open, they discovered Sasu's escape kit, his three passports, and a stack of passports belonging to core members.
The money consisted of several gold bars of different sizes and several stacks of Euro and US dollar banknotes of different denominations.
No, there's also a small velvet bag containing several large-weight rough emeralds and rubies.
There shouldn't be any diamonds. The term "blood diamond" comes from the fruit. How could Sasu have escaped without taking any diamond rough?
“Here, anything that feels light and flimsy must be a diamond.”
A bag slightly larger than the palm of a hand was passed to Xia Yu.
"It really is a diamond. That old bastard Sasu can not only drop gold coins, but also diamonds."
Every year, China produces tens of millions of carats of diamonds, which are sold to women all over the world who believe that diamonds are more precious than gold and can better witness love.
Large carat diamonds are indeed precious, but these rough stones, which can only be cut into one or two carats or a few tens of carats for diamond rings, are truly a tool for diamond merchants to exploit ordinary families.
As the one being exploited, Xia Yu certainly wouldn't want to, but as the one being exploited, surely no one would be unwilling!
"The value of these items needs to be assessed, and it will take time to ship them out. The money will be transferred to your account once they are all cleared out."
Xia Yu addressed the crowd.
"clear!"
The process was the same as before, and everyone expressed their understanding.
Continuing to unpack, a 20-inch rolling suitcase contained less than $2 million in cash.
Supporting the training and expenditure of over a thousand soldiers, as well as the large number of slave laborers in the mines, Sasu's cash flow was still very tight. Fortunately, there were still over a hundred kilograms of gold dust.
"To be precise, it's 132.14 kilograms."
Looking at the reading on the electronic scale, Xia Yu addressed everyone.
This figure is slightly less than the 158.65 kilograms they obtained when clearing out armed groups on the border, mainly because Sassou spent a lot of money.
Tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, anti-aircraft missile vehicles, and SAM-24s are all expensive, which has caused Sasu to consume more than half of its gold dust reserves.
"Guys, after this bonus distribution, some of you will become millionaires. Tell me, does anyone want to retire?"
"No!"
Everyone said in unison.
Having grown accustomed to a life of constant danger, how could they possibly be willing to take a million dollars and return to the life of an ordinary person?
“Very good, I will lead you to earn another million, and many more million, so that you will have no worries after retirement.”
Xia Yu also spoke with great enthusiasm.
As the company expands rapidly, he may not know about the new employees, but the long-term employees who work until retirement are likely to become millionaires.
He will also try to amass a fortune of several billion, or even tens of billions.
Now, excluding company assets and his private collection of vintage vehicles, Xia Yu's cash wealth, including gold, has exceeded 100 million yuan, and this has only taken one year.
It can only be said that war is indeed a shortcut to wealth for some people.
Like in America, where the US military and military-industrial complex made a fortune, while taxpayers lost money, many military contractors also benefited.
Xia Yu expressed envy, but Ji Huo Defense was still unable to leave Afica for the time being, unable to fleece the US, and unable to generate foreign exchange.
Let's wait and see. Once we've developed our capabilities, we'll drain their counter-terrorism budget and take back their vehicles.
Becoming the person you hate most is a lesson every adult must learn, and he has already made up his mind to it.
Nothing happened that night. The next morning, Xia Yu, who was lying in bed and didn't want to get up, struggled with his mind for a while, but still got up to do his work.
We collected the bodies of five Weasel A3s at the port and upgraded them to Weasel S30s after spending time on the upgrades.
Before heading to the training camp, he had to deliver the first batch of infantry fighting vehicles to Nei Luobi. His family's engineers would then be on site to upgrade and debug the various systems.
Roadside bomb jammers can interfere with remote control signals, but they can't do anything about landmines planted by terrorists. So, Neiluobi had to pay more and install mine-proof seats on all of them.
Although she didn't encounter any problems this time, Xia Yu still gave this type of seat a very high rating in her report.
Because of its lightning protection design, which was very friendly to the wounded, the Tiger pilot who had sustained minor injuries was well secured in his seat.
In such an impactful battle, the original seat would probably have been thrown so badly that he would have ended up on a stretcher, and the stretcher-bearer would have died on the spot. The Weasel S30 would have become a hearse, drifting across the battlefield.
The five-point harness can also be lowered to secure the stretcher. According to Liv, neither of their injuries worsened, and they were even more fortunate to have escaped the guns of the rebel veterans.
Thanks to Liv, otherwise, four people with three AKMs and one PKM would have been enough to wipe out the entire frontline hospital.
With that thought in mind, Xia Yu looked at Liv in the passenger seat.
Hans and Domi were in another Renault, heading to the Anka mechanized infantry battalion's base to deliver their last batch of upgraded vehicles.
It's fortunate that the delivery wasn't made at the border; those two BTR-82S tanks were truly horribly destroyed. The system detected that less than 30% of the chassis wreckage remained intact after the explosion.
Nearly $4 million went down the drain, unlike the other vehicles that could be repaired to mitigate the losses.
That's what unprofessionalism looks like; they dug a vehicle anti-tank bunker, but only half of it.
This is not something that Shijiazhuang can solve. Once Xiao Anka's injuries have healed a bit, he'll have to be packed up and sent to Lugouqiao for two years of advanced training to relearn what armored warfare is all about.
"Besides fighting, you also sell weapons?"
Meeting Xia Yu's eyes, Liv boldly asked.
"That's right, but we only sell to the government forces for defense."
Xia Yu nodded and said.
Anton and his team interrogated Sasu and uncovered a secret: the person who sold him the weapons was Alexei, who had contacted him earlier.
The government forces and the opposition sell to both sides; these are the real arms dealers, far surpassing someone like Xia Yu who only does part-time work.
"Then you will lose a lot of profits."
"You can never earn all the money in the world, and besides, this isn't our main business."
"Let's not talk about me anymore, let's talk about you, what are your plans?"
Xia Yu countered the question from the child.
"Me? I'll go back to China first and take my mom to the graduation ceremony, but I don't really want to become a resident physician."
Liv also has her own troubles.
The fact that she was able to come to Afica means that she passed the exam and obtained her medical license ahead of schedule.
In some countries, even after becoming a resident physician, it takes five or six years to become a specialist physician.
Liv didn't want to live her life in such a predictable way, so she chose to come to Afica with her teacher.
"If you go back to Afica, you can try working at Jihuo Defense. Our company is short of a doctor."
Xia Yu formally extended an invitation to Liv.
Once the ambulance arrives, he can temporarily act as a doctor in an emergency, but he can't stay in that role permanently.
He already has too many part-time jobs, including fighter jet/helicopter pilot and tank/infantry fighting vehicle commander. It would be more appropriate to add him to the staff and hire a professional.
In addition, some of the company's vehicles were acquired through dishonest means, so even if they were just "scrap metal" that others didn't want, Xia Yu would donate them to charities at scrap value.
But some organizations take the money and do nothing, or the use of donations is not transparent. In that case, they might as well do it themselves.
This was an idea Xia Yu had before he met Liv, and now this girl has given him new inspiration.
Buying food and drinks will only make refugees lazy and complacent. Medical care is the true humanitarian approach, because people in poor and underdeveloped areas really can't afford to see a doctor.
Doctors Without Borders has filled some of the gaps, but their resources are limited, and Concentrated Firepower can also get involved.
For example, all the converted money could be used to purchase medical supplies and medicines, and medical assistance could be provided to refugees to the best of our ability each time a mission is deployed.
I have no money, no free food or drink, but I can get medical treatment.
This is also what domestic medical teams do. Xia Yu isn't that noble, but what's wrong with spending money to buy peace of mind?
He reorganized his thoughts and told them to Liv. When he didn't get a response for a long time, he turned around and found that the girl's beautiful eyes were staring at him, as if to say, "You're a pretty nice person!"
"Of course, if you don't want to..."
"I do!"
Liv looked out the car window again and said with certainty.
She could stay in Afica to save lives, work with her brother, and join a company that was far more exciting than Doctors Without Borders. Why wouldn't she want to?
She never expected that this man, nicknamed Weasel, would be so kind-hearted.
It's just that foreigners don't have the proverb "wielding thunderous methods while having a bodhisattva's heart," otherwise they would have arranged it for Xia Yu long ago.
It was probably an accident; after all, military matters can't be called theft, they can only be called coordination.
He managed to get it sorted out in a different way!
Surprisingly, he won Liv's favor.
"Then you'll have to join our training camp. The battlefield is no joke. What happened in the temporary camp could happen at any time in the future. You can't be this lucky every time."
Xia Yu took on the role of the boss and made strict demands on the new female employee.
"I will train hard and I will never hold everyone back."
Liv said with great enthusiasm.
Considering Hans's abnormal physical abilities, Xia Yu also had high expectations for his sister.
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