"Maybe they just like older women!"
The world is a vast and wondrous place; just abide by the laws and regulations.
When Xia Yu returned to China this time, he heard that a female teacher who had preyed on junior high school students was arrested in his hometown a couple of years ago and sentenced to three years in prison.
"I don't like older men; I like men with some muscle."
Hans, who is still single, reveals his views on choosing a partner.
His grandfather liked Russian girls, his father liked bespectacled, intellectual women, and now he likes burly women. It's true that aesthetics change from generation to generation.
"Muscles? I'll keep an eye on them for you."
Xia Yu patted Hans on the shoulder and said.
Having married someone else's sister, he felt obligated to care about his brother-in-law's romantic life.
Nothing happened that night. The next morning, after the two had breakfast, the BO105 general aviation helicopter that came to pick them up landed on the rooftop helipad of the hotel.
These helicopters are quite common in Afica. If Xia Yu hadn't seized the Gazelle from White Hat, he probably would have gotten two BO105s!
The helicopter can carry 6 HOT or 8 TOW engines externally, and can also carry an RH202 missile under its belly.
There's no way around it; there are just too many restrictions on opening a branch office in Western Europe. If it weren't for the lack of airworthiness, buying a used Mi-8 for a little over a million would have been a better deal.
Liv has been incredibly busy these past few days. She took advantage of the weekdays to acquire the property rights to the castle and bunker, and then contacted a company to do the basic restoration work to carry out the first phase of restoration on the main structure of the castle.
In addition, the infrastructure is quite backward, so as long as the enemy withdraws from the plains, the armored convoy that Jihuo Defense is most proud of cannot catch up at all.
"You deliberately arranged this parachuted-in setup; I bet you're preparing it for the Zhāmali youth team."
Liv asked.
He kept this in mind. When BO105 arrived at its destination, they watched the driver drive away and then hurried home.
Yes, just these two.
As the tallest building in the castle, the tower is not only the highest viewpoint, but also a good location for installing phased array radar, day and night dual-channel cameras, and electromagnetic interference equipment.
"Buzz"
Xia Yu added.
After bypassing the open tail rotor and entering the rear cockpit, BO105 took off and flew directly towards Mecklenburg.
"This kind of vehicle can't be protected by NBC (nuclear, biological, and chemical) systems. The driver's upper body has to be exposed to operate the machine gun and anti-tank missiles. It would be best to wear the heavy bulletproof vest like the Ossiers."
Watching a single-trailer military vehicle unload two Weasel trucks, Liv asked Xia Yu a question.
Xia Yu remembers that it was replaced by the EC135, a new one that costs more than 5 million euros, while a used one can probably be reduced by half.
Its firepower is much stronger than that of the Gazelle, but unfortunately, not only is its fuselage just as fragile, its battery life is also much shorter.
These are the two cars you need to park in.
As for attack helicopters, not only will they be unable to achieve victory in one fell swoop, but they also risk being targeted by man-portable air defense missiles.
Hans's words struck a chord with his brother-in-law.
As a representative of being prepared for any eventuality, Xia Yu never fights a battle unprepared. As a malignant tumor entrenched in East Philippines, the Zhomali Youth Team will inevitably have to confront them head-on sooner or later.
"We'll see. We're leaving Düsseldorf tomorrow."
"That's good. When you get back, you can remotely monitor the renovation progress. Also, please ask your mother-in-law to come to the site a few more times during the holidays."
Xia Yu nodded and said.
In Western Europe, where a country is equivalent to a province, commuting by helicopter is quite convenient. Rheinmetall has provided qualifications for the Firepower Defense Operations Branch and has also approved two helicopters.
"Yes, we'll take a helicopter back, then pack our bags and fly straight to Bali, and then to Brest."
The engine was in poor condition; the Audi-produced 5-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine was almost out of service. Fortunately, two spare engines were provided.
The most common element of German castles is the bergfried, which is the high tower in the center of the castle. In the Middle Ages, it also served a military lookout function, but in modern Europe, it became a purely decorative element.
"Where's your bunker?"
It's hard to say whether it will take one or two years, or three or five years, but apart from the eastern coastal plain, the terrain of the other areas of Zhomali is exceptionally complex.
Hans returned after seeing the driver off and said this.
Two of these will be enough. As for which model to buy, Xia Yu hasn't decided yet; he might just buy a used one later.
"The castle is in good condition, especially the tower, which is undamaged."
Logically, shouldn't you be able to buy as many helicopters as you want as long as you have the money? Why do you need to apply for approval?
The standard model is like that, but both of them can use light weapons, meaning they can mount sniper rifles and machine guns, making them only one level below attack helicopters.
The deployment at Keniya proved that the other side had a lot of supplies, so the best tactic is still air-ground coordination.
Hans is currently in a state of longing for love but also enjoying being single, so he chickened out when Xia Yu said that.
"I'm not in a hurry. Let's change the lock on the bunker door and use it as a storage room for a few cars."
They agreed to each do their own thing, but it seems like Xia Yu hasn't made any progress at all.
"We also need to wear night vision goggles. The weasel's armor can't withstand 12.7mm bullets. Night raids are the most suitable tactic."
He needs to focus on making money now; he can take his time after the baby is born. But until then…
Rheinmetall's operation was quite fast; the two cannon-equipped Weasels had already been loaded onto a ship and sent to Afica along with the KF-31s, while these two were sent directly to Mecklenburg.
Ground forces charge first, scattering and disrupting the enemy, then attack helicopters come out to finish them off.
"At its peak, this group numbered 15,000. Even though their numbers have decreased somewhat, they are still a formidable opponent. Add to that the mountainous terrain, and they are no easier to deal with than Ace Ace."
Xia Yu replied with a smile.
The world is getting more and more chaotic, and he suspects that he will be able to achieve the feat of "killing 10,000 people" within a few years.
Indeed, machine guns, cannons, missiles, artillery shells, aerial bombs, and rockets are far more powerful; it would be difficult to achieve such an epic feat with a rifle.
"This is so exciting! Mountain armored warfare... But can the Zoroastrian government forces afford our appearance fee?"
Hans was tempted, but after spending so much time with that weasel, he became very sensitive to the possibility of making a profit.
“They have neither money nor mines, but what does that matter? As long as Kenniya and the Philippines have money, that’s all that matters.”
Hearing Xia Yu say this, Hans suddenly understood.
Yes, who says the government forces have to pay for the fight against the Zhomali youth team?
Why can't Keniya, which has suffered greatly from this, spend some money to shift from passive defense to proactively hiring concentrated firepower defense teams?
As for the Philippines, since they have to deal with the mess in Sultanahmet, tens of thousands of stability maintenance troops are stationed there. Even if the salaries are cheap, they cannot withstand long-term consumption. It would be better to spend a year or two's budget to hire a concentrated defense force from West Philippines.
The amount of funding provided by these two parties is enough for Xia Yu and his team to fight for a year and a half and wipe out 90% of the power of the Zhomali Youth Team.
He reiterated that annihilation was impossible. With such a small force and limited operational environment, bringing the target to the brink of death was already quite an achievement.
To completely eradicate this organization, it would probably require a full-strength juggernaut brigade to be deployed in the mountains to coordinate concentrated fire and defensive operations.
But where would Afika get its elite mountain hunters? Borrowing them from other countries isn't realistic either, so let's just leave it as it is.
I really want to visit the East Philippine Rift Valley!
Liv said, touching her belly.
"It won't take many years to finalize this deal, but once the child is born and a bit older, I'll take you on a proper tour of the Grand Canyon."
Xia Yu made a promise to his wife.
He's not a money-making machine, nor does he want to spend half his life living for his children. He wants to leave some time for himself and some time to nurture his marriage—that's what life is all about!
"That's great. The mother can help take care of the child, and we can send him back to China."
Liv said with a smile.
Fortunately, the baby was still very young, so he couldn't kick her.
Grandparents in other countries are also willing to take care of children, unlike what public intellectuals write, where there is no time limit of a few weeks or months.
In China, grandparents are the actual guardians of children raised from a young age. However, according to the procedures in foreign countries, grandparents can only become guardians after all the formal guardians have died.
It's normal for children to be cared for for a period of time when they are young, and then go to school for winter and summer vacations. This is normal in both the East and the West.
"Yes, we take turns leading them. As for your point about Germany becoming increasingly unsafe, I opened a branch office in Mecklenburg, which is the safest place in all of Germany."
Hans listened for a while and then ran away. Who told those two to bully single people like that? He had no idea where his wife and unborn child were.
After changing the locks on the bunker and confirming that there were no problems, they took one last look at the slightly dilapidated castle and prepared to leave.
After having dinner at their home in town, the four of them drove to the airport and took a red-eye flight to Bali.
After resting overnight at the airport hotel, they flew to the west coast of France the next day to check on the progress of the São Paulo's refit before returning to Afica.
Liv stayed at the hotel, while Xia Yu and the other two took a car to the Brest Naval Shipyard.
“Mr. Philip, this is our first meeting, although we have been in contact.”
Upon learning that the client was coming to the site, designer Philippe Starck also came over to personally introduce the progress to Xia Yu.
"Yes, Mr. Sherlock, it is an honor to redesign the St. Paul for you. This is the most special project I have undertaken in my decades of experience."
Lao Fei and Xia Yu shook hands and said.
It is indeed very special. It is difficult to find a similar project that can convert an aircraft carrier into a luxury hotel while ensuring a certain level of combat capability. Therefore, he decided to seize this opportunity and make the conversion of the São Paulo a classic.
"In today's homogenized business projects, even if we are not afraid of involution, it is always good to open up new tracks."
Xia Yu said in a very sophisticated manner.
"Military equipment is both far removed from and very close to ordinary people. The São Paulo serves as a bridge, allowing ordinary people to experience the awe-inspiring power of war vehicles."
The various value-added services on board are very expensive and seem unsuitable for ordinary people, but even if you buy a ticket or don't board the ship, you can still enjoy the atmosphere from below.
Having come from humble beginnings, Xia Yu has never forgotten his original aspirations.
"You have such a great idea! Let's go aboard and talk."
Philip led the way, and the group arrived at the large slipway where the Foch was built. The St. Paul was now quietly moored there.
Workers are still working intensively, and several rows of neat rectangular holes can be seen on both sides of the ship below the flight deck.
The glass on the side for boarding the ship has not yet been installed, but the other side has been completely installed.
"We don't need to carry that many combat personnel, so I added a few more elevators and separated the functional areas. This one can go directly to Restaurant A."
Wearing helmets, the group took the elevator to the so-called Restaurant A, a high-end French restaurant with the best view overlooking the ocean.
Here, warship elements are everywhere, spanning from sails to the modern era. The floor is covered with handmade carpets, and the dining tables are currently bare, but when the store officially opens, they will be covered with white tablecloths and will be served with vintage swirling sterling silver cutlery.
In those days, aluminum was more valuable than silver, but thanks to modern productivity, silver tableware still has a more sophisticated feel.
As an aircraft carrier of French lineage, the Saint Paul will have a top-notch French restaurant, while the ship's Chinese restaurant is equally important, given that the owner is Chinese.
"The interior design of Restaurant B is almost finished. Before the formal design, I made a special trip to China and found a lot of inspiration."
As they walked and introduced themselves, the group entered restaurant B next door.
Xia Yu's first impression was that this place perfectly matched foreigners' imagination of a luxurious Chinese restaurant, but real Chinese people didn't really feel a sense of belonging here.
That's exactly the effect we wanted. According to statistics on visitor traffic at the first phase of the tank museum, Asians only accounted for less than 30%, and the Chinese population was further subdivided.
Therefore, the ship's Chinese restaurant will be catering to mostly foreigners in the future, so not only the decor but also the Chinese food will be more Western-style, emphasizing the sweet and sour flavors.
Of course, there will also be a hidden menu of authentic Chinese dishes, as Xia Yu sometimes comes here to eat.
In addition to these two high-end VIP restaurants, the São Paulo also has a restaurant called C, which is currently under renovation.
Using a buffet-style meal service is also the mainstream food supply model for modern warships.
“I prefer the $149 package to a $99 meal.”
Hans said to Xia Yu.
A single boat ticket costs $99 for an adult, which is almost five times the price at the Tank Museum, but it's not expensive.
The majority of the ship's revenue still comes from wealthy individuals who purchase value-added services. The luxury suites converted from the two decks below are designed to cater to these customers.
Further down, there are indoor swimming pools, gyms, saunas, bars, libraries... all serving them, and incidentally serving the official employees of Jihuo Defense.
In short, the 15 decks of the Clemenceau-class aircraft carrier were utilized to the fullest extent during the third phase of the museum project, and Xia Yu also invested nearly 100 million yuan into it.
It looks nothing like the luxury cruise ships that cost six or seven hundred million or even eight or nine hundred million to build, but those ships have a displacement of over ten thousand tons, and only about half of that is actually spent on interior and exterior decoration and equipment.
Xia Yu has already spent a lot of money, after all, the real bulk of the expense is operating various carrier-based aircraft.
Add these in, and we'll have a project worth seven or eight hundred million.
“Mr. Philip, choosing to work with you was the best decision I ever made on this project.”
After touring the entire ship, Xia Yu said solemnly.
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