Chapter 962 Help to clear the way
The group of young people started arguing, and Xiao Peng returned the passports to Ismail.
He is not stupid. He has discovered the little plan of Ismail and others - they are planning to take off the mask: otherwise they would have contacted their superiors to deal with this matter long ago!
They are now telling these young people: "Contact the embassy to handle this matter." They are not afraid even if someone comes, as they are on the moral high ground.
If they can resolve the issue privately, they will take off the mask; if they cannot resolve the issue privately and wait for the official to arrive, they will be commended for doing their duty, so this is a win-win for them.
Don't underestimate anyone. Ordinary people also have their own wisdom.
"Sir? Can we talk for a moment?"
Xiao Peng was just about to go to Ismail's tent to talk more when the young man named Renault stopped him. This must be the result of the discussion.
Even though Xiao Peng told them not to call him "Commander", but who asked him to drive a UN car? How could an ordinary person drive this car? So they decided to call Xiao Peng "Commander".
Xiao Peng was too lazy to explain this to them. He asked Ismail and the others to return to the tent, and he and Renault walked aside: "What's going on?"
Renault said, "Sir, first of all, let me make it clear that this mask was indeed purchased. 'Zhu' bought it from a Moroccan herdsman for 500 dirhams."
Xiao Peng exchanged the currency in his mind. Well, five hundred dirhams is about fifty euros. You guys are quite shady.
This is a classic case of "the butt determines the head". If he did this himself, it would be called "picking up a bargain". If someone else did this, it would be called "fraud"!
"Do you have proof of transaction? If not, can you find the herdsman to prove it?" Xiao Peng asked.
Renault and the others collectively shook their heads. Where did they have any proof of a deal? Besides, the herder was still a nomad in Morocco. Who knew how long it would take to find him?
Xiao Peng said, "Now here comes the problem: you don't have proof of transaction, and this mask came from Morocco and you didn't declare it when you crossed the border, so I can't help you. It's best for you to contact the ambassador to handle this matter. France has such a good relationship with this place, so they should be able to handle this matter."
Renault shook his head and said, "That's true, but this is something the Koreans did! The Koreans should be the ones handling this! But these people won't contact the Korean Embassy!"
Xiao Peng laughed and said, "Young man, you don't understand Korea. It would be strange if they were in contact."
"What do you mean?" Renault asked in confusion.
Xiao Peng explained, "Although Goryeo's economy is strong, it's a small country surrounded by powerful neighbors, which has led to a strong sense of inferiority. They claim to be the best at everything they see, desperately trying to make their presence felt. But because they're so self-conscious, they're most afraid of being embarrassed. If people knew they'd done something shameful to Goryeo abroad, they wouldn't even be able to return home! If they did, they'd be spitted at!"
Renault's eyes widened. "This isn't a big deal, is it? It's just a small advantage, isn't it?"
Xiao Peng smiled and said, "Believe me, this is a huge deal for the people in their country. Anyone with low self-esteem is particularly sensitive, and the same is true for the country. They are more sensitive than you can imagine. What's the matter with you calling me here?"
Renault coughed dryly and said, "Sir, could you please smooth things over and pretend this never happened? We really don't want to waste time here."
"Huh?" Xiao Peng was stunned. "You saw it too. I was just passing by. I don't have the final say on this matter. I don't know if you're lucky or unlucky to have run into some serious law enforcement officers."
Renault said hurriedly, "I've already convinced Zhu. Just get the passport back. We don't want the mask anymore. We'll just pretend this never happened. Can you help smooth things over with those soldiers?"
Without even thinking, Xiao Peng shook his head like a rattle: "This is impossible! I can't help with this!"
Renault lowered his voice and handed Xiao Peng a pack of cigarettes. "Sir, I hear your French has a southern French accent and it's so fluent. It must be related to our country. Can you help me smooth things over?"
Xiao Peng looked at the cigarette in Renault's hand with a frown on his face. You are quite good at playing. Do you think I look like someone who needs a pack of cigarettes?
He waved his hand and said, "I'm sorry, Renault, I really can't help you with this."
Renault looked disappointed.
Finally, Xiao Peng said: "But..."
"But?" Renault became interested after hearing this.
Xiao Peng continued, "It's not impossible for me to get your passports back and let you leave, but you have to write a written document. Explain the whole story clearly. Otherwise, they won't be able to handle you coming back to cause trouble!"
"Written documents?" Renault was embarrassed. Xiao Peng had just exposed their little trick. They had calculated that Ismail and the others would steal the things and then settle the score later. However, Xiao Peng's actions had directly disrupted their plans.
Xiao Peng waved his hand and said, "Think about it yourselves. I'm leaving now. Just follow my instructions and contact the ambassador to handle this matter!"
Renault hurriedly said, "Sir, don't worry, let's discuss it again."
When he returned, an even more heated argument erupted. Xiao Peng, too lazy to wait for the outcome, went to chat with Ismail and the others. He was curious about the progress of the "Green Great Wall" project. Upon learning the results, Xiao Peng was quite pleased: the Chinese people's agricultural talent is truly remarkable: they cultivate large quantities of alfalfa and other forage crops to prevent sandstorms, and they raise cattle and sheep through large-scale farming to protect the greenery. Now their village has a large farm, which not only meets their own livestock needs but also provides paid foster care for nearby villages. Their lives are much better now!
No wonder they were so happy when they knew Xiao Peng was Chinese. This truly changed their lives!
Xiao Peng also told Ismail and the others what he had said to Renault, asking them not to let them go without any documents, otherwise there would be trouble!
This made Ismail and the others even more grateful to Xiao Peng, and they insisted on inviting Xiao Peng to their home.
Xiao Peng would go, as he also wanted to see the big move the Chinese were making. But not now. He didn't have the patience to wait here for Ismail and the others to change shifts. He still wanted to have some fun here!
Just then Renault and Zhu came over again, and Zhu looked unhappy.
Renault said to Xiao Peng, "Sir, we have already discussed it. We are willing to write a document in exchange for our passports. We want to leave."
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