Chapter 1868 Return to the Faroe Islands
Just as people were welcoming the Ladoga Lake Management Office salvage team at the dock, they discovered a problem: Xiao Peng was not at the scene.
After consulting the reporter on board, we learned that Xiao Peng said he didn't like this overly lively scene and landed in another place in advance using a small boat.
As for where Xiao Peng went?
He is in heaven.
"Xiao, are you satisfied with this arrangement?" Yevmenov's voice came from the intercom.
Xiao Peng, sitting in the passenger seat, spoke into the intercom and said with a smile, "I couldn't be more satisfied. Please tell Moiseyev thank you for me. I'm very happy with his arrangement."
Yevmenov smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, but I really don't understand why you left secretly. Do you think we Russians can't protect you?"
Xiao Peng shook his head and said, "Yevmenov, I'm extremely afraid of trouble. Can you imagine how much trouble I'll get into if I return to St. Petersburg?"
Yevmenov smiled and said, "I can imagine that. Well, thank you so much for this. I look forward to more cooperation in the future."
Xiao Peng said, "Of course. What I fear most is owing favors to others, and I will definitely repay the favor I owe you this time."
Yevmenov laughed and said, "If someone else said this, I would just ignore it, but if you say this, I will definitely remember it."
Xiao Peng smiled and said, "By the way, give me your account number. I should pay for Moiseyev's plane."
Yevmenov said, "Don't mention it. You probably don't know how grateful Moiseyev is to you right now! The Ministry of Defense has granted the Northern Fleet five Be-200s. One Be-12 in exchange for five Be-200s. There's no such thing as a good deal."
Xiao Peng and his companions were currently aboard an old Soviet Be-12 seaplane. This aircraft, over half a century old, had long since been retired from service—replaced by the newer Be-200 seaplane. Only the Northern Fleet still had a few dozen of these aircraft in service. This time, they had dispatched a Be-12 for Xiao Peng's transportation.
But don't underestimate the age of this plane. In fact, it doesn't mean that it is not easy to use. Just like the P5M-2 seaplane flown by Sylvester Stallone and his crew in the movie "The Expendables", it is still as strong as ever.
Don't underestimate the old-fashioned Soviet-era armaments from half a century ago. Now, the armaments used by most countries in the entire "Earth Class" are still weapons and equipment from that period.
Take the Be-12 seaplane, for example. Although it has been largely retired in Russia, it remains a popular sight in countries like Vietnam and Egypt. Another example is the Soviet Union's old MiG-21 fighter jet, of which over 4,000 are still in service worldwide.
This world is so unfair, the poor die poor and the rich die rich.
Yevmenov then said to Xiao Peng, "Xiao, although I helped you this time, there is one thing we must say first: you found a way to get this plane yourself, and you also handled all the paperwork for the plane yourself. This matter has nothing to do with the Russian military."
Xiao Peng laughed: "I understand, I understand!"
"Oh, and your share of the money has arrived, please check your account!" said Yevmenov.
Xiao Peng said: "I believe you won't do something like throwing away sesame seeds to pick up watermelons."
Yevmenov laughed heartily. "Right! We're not those idiots in Europe! They must be going crazy looking for you, but you've slipped away again! Let me tell you something. Do you know what Desarev, who's been with you all this time, is doing right now?"
"What for?" Xiao Peng asked curiously.
"This guy hasn't even returned to Moscow yet and he's already booked the best nightclub in Moscow to treat all his colleagues to a party to celebrate your departure!" Yevmenov laughed.
Xiao Peng's face was filled with gloom. "I think you said 'celebrate my departure', right?"
Yevmenov stopped smiling and said seriously, "Xiao, not only I, but also Shoigu and the Emperor have solemnly requested that you join Russia. I am here to extend a formal invitation to you once again, asking you to become a Russian citizen. We will help you with all your problems. We welcome you."
Xiao Peng also stopped joking: "Yevmenov, I am extremely grateful to you. After all, you saved my crew members. They are all my compatriots. That's why I help you do various things. But I need to reject your kindness once again."
Yevmenov asked in confusion, "Why? Xiao, I know a little bit about what's been happening in your country recently. A while ago, your media kept saying that you've acquired foreign citizenship. Don't you know about this?"
How could Xiao Peng not know?
In order to control Xiao Peng and put pressure on him, those people in China have come up with many bad ideas, including discrediting Xiao Peng.
Any rumors about Xiao Peng were previously punishable by law. However, a wave of rumors targeting him suddenly emerged recently, claiming he had "already acquired foreign citizenship" or "created a patriotic image while actually collaborating with the enemy and selling state intelligence." These claims would normally have been banned or prosecuted, but this time, they went unchecked, making it hard not to suspect state intervention.
Is this true?
Xiao Peng took a deep breath. "Yevmenov, I thank you for your kindness, but... let me tell you this, no matter what, I love my country. Although this incident is indeed very disheartening, I believe that it is normal for a country to have problems. As long as the problems are solved, it's fine. Even if I can't return to my country for the rest of my life, as long as I don't acquire foreign citizenship, I will always be a Daxia person. This is something that cannot be changed. For what is happening now, I have no regrets to heaven, earth, or myself. This is enough for me."
Yevmenov was silent for a moment before saying, "Xiao, just for what you said, I should take out my treasured Crown whiskey and drink it with you."
"Okay!" Xiao Peng said with a smile, "You know where to find me! Come and play with me if you have the chance!"
Yevmenov said, "Forget it. It's not easy for me to go to the Faroe Islands. I'd better wait for you to come back!"
"Okay, I'm going to fly out of Russian airspace now, we'll contact each other later!" Xiao Peng said goodbye to Yevmenov.
He hung up the intercom, stood up, and offered his seat to Bruch. "Okay, let's fly directly to the Faroe Islands! I'm saying, are you two going to live with me in the Faroe Islands from now on? It's so inconvenient there, especially for Kasin. You won't even be able to find a girl there! Are you sure you want to come with me?"
Kasin smiled and said, "Boss, do you think Fabian can get there on his own?"
"Hmm? What do you mean?"
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