Chapter 430 Renting a Warship
(Just came back from overtime, sorry, two in one big chapter!)
As the saying goes: people are not greedy and waste youth!
But as the prince of Great Britain, who should treat money like dung, he actually tried to have both, and he didn't know that he was forced to lose his morals by reality? Or have you stayed with Yang Cheng for a long time, and those who are close to vermilion are red and those who are close to ink are black?
Anyway, Yang Cheng couldn't adapt to William's sudden change, and urgently needed to see the beauty to calm her down.
Put aside the matter of Glencore for the time being. After all, matters costing tens of billions of dollars are not something that can be discussed in a day or two. Moreover, they have designed many top consortiums on three continents. The distribution of benefits is enough for them to quarrel for several months. , a point of hundreds of millions of profits, who can give up easily?
However, today it may be that something happened, or God was against him on purpose. The Land Rover had just started and hadn't gone far. A phone call from Hansen completely canceled Yang Cheng's plan to "encounter" Miss Sister.
"Boss, something went wrong here." Hansen's tone was very frustrated, but also mixed with anger.
Yang Cheng held the steering wheel with one hand, and turned on the speakerphone with the mobile phone in the other hand. The car slowly merged into the traffic flow, "What's wrong?"
"We were attacked while rescuing Zachary. Zachary's parents were seriously injured. If we don't seek medical treatment as soon as possible, we may not be able to leave Albania alive." Hansen did not hide anything, and truthfully reported the situation on his side.
Yang Cheng frowned, and knocked on his forehead with his right hand holding the mobile phone. This is not good news. The prerequisite for him to make Zachary work for him with peace of mind is the safety of his family. In front of the tape, the extremely paranoid Zachary might do something crazy!
It is even possible to suspect that it is Yang Cheng's black hands?
"Have you been discovered? Or have you been followed?" Yang Cheng had no idea for the time being, and could only ask why. He believed that with Hansen's ability, he would not be discovered by a group of amateur mercenaries, even if they brought With a few ordinary people.
"As soon as we entered the room where Zachary's family was held, we were surrounded by people before we could retreat. Obviously, the other party came prepared and set a trap early to lure you into the urn. If it weren't for our prudence, we would bring With the weapons for attacking, we almost fell here." Hansen had just come off the battlefield, and he was still in a state of agitation, his voice was scary.
However, Yang Cheng had no time to think about other things, and exclaimed, "So the news has leaked? How is this possible? Wait, could it be that Andrew's actions spread to Albania?"
Yang Cheng is also guessing, and there is no real basis, but the most important thing right now is the injury of Zachary's parents. "Boss, let's make a decision as soon as possible. What about Zachary's parents? There is no cure for this kind of injury in Albania." .”
"Where are you now? Are you safe?" Yang Cheng instinctively stepped on the gas pedal to follow the traffic, her thoughts had already drifted to southeast Europe.
"It's safe for the time being. After breaking out of the encirclement, we rushed out of Tirana. Now we are in a dilapidated farm in the suburbs. This place is far away from the main road. I arranged for people to set up obstacles at the fork in the road. If you don't look carefully, you won't be able to see it." , but if the opponent has soldiers who have received special training, this little trick can’t be hidden for too long, so the boss has to make a decision early.”
Yang Cheng murmured, "I know, I know, Zachary's parents must be saved, and they must not die. Let me think about it, what should I do now."
Superman's IQ seems to have lost its effect at this time, and there is no usual excitement at all. One after another, he vetoes ideas, but he vetoes them time and time again. It would be great if there are American troops nearby, so he can use his connections to find the military. , Ask them for help. The cooperation between the US military and military contractors is no longer a secret. As long as enough money is given, it is not difficult to mobilize nuclear warheads for deterrence.
Wait, there is no US garrison, but what about other countries?
"Hansen, where are you located in Tirana? How far is it from the nearest seaside?" Yang Cheng had some thoughts,
But whether it can be successful still needs to be verified.
Hansen didn't know why, but he still thought for a moment and answered truthfully, "We are now located in the west of Tirana, about 7 to 80 kilometers from the nearest seaside."
Yang Cheng exhaled, 70 to 80 kilometers, which means that if he speeds up his journey, he can reach the beach in one hour, which makes it possible for his plan to be implemented.
"I see, wait for my call."
. . .
"William, I need your help." Yang Cheng re-connected to William's call, and said without talking nonsense.
Hearing Yang Cheng's serious tone, William didn't dare to neglect, "Say it."
"My people have encountered some troubles in Albania, and some of them are seriously injured. The British Royal Navy must have warships performing missions or cruising in the Mediterranean Sea, right? Please go to the sea off Albania, pick up my people, and let the follower The naval doctor will perform surgery on the wounded as soon as possible, and must save them. I will donate 3 million pounds to your foundation later, and you decide how to distribute it, please."
Yang Cheng didn't give William a chance to refuse at all, and put forward the requirements and conditions in one breath, 3 million pounds, so that the warship could turn a corner to save a few people when performing missions, and a modern warship is equipped with more than 200 crew members. Everyone will be given a bonus, and they can guarantee more than 10,000 pounds. What's more, there is no need for the whole ship to know about this kind of thing. As long as it satisfies the appetite of the officers, this kind of free money is not a dangerous private job. No one will do it. reject.
Sure enough, William thought about it for a while, and then agreed without asking Yang Cheng what task Yang Cheng sent to Albania, "The Royal Navy's Diamond guided missile destroyer is currently cruising in the Mediterranean Sea, and an unknown creature was found on the sea heading towards Albania. Fleeing, the Diamond decided to pursue it further."
Yang Cheng held back her laughter, William even thought of the reason, unknown creature? It's definitely the number one excuse in the world, and it can't be proven anyway. As long as the money falls into the pockets of the knowledgeable crew, no one will talk too much.
"Don't worry, my people are all professional, and they won't run around on the boat and talk too much."
"Well, give me the contact information later."
After hanging up the phone, Yang Cheng kept reconnecting to Hansen's satellite phone, "The guided-missile destroyer HMS Diamond of the British Royal Navy is on a mission in the Mediterranean Sea. I can pick you up by the way. I will get in touch with you when we arrive on board. You know better than me how to do it, so I won’t talk nonsense, I must bring the person back alive, understand?”
"Yes, boss! We're going to go to the beach right now." While Hansen was excited, he also lamented Yang Cheng's supernatural powers in his heart.
One of the few guided-missile destroyers of the British Navy specially came to pick them up. This is no one's face. Speaking of Hansen, he used to perform missions in the Middle East and on land, and he carried out missions on warships, but the big girl got on the sedan chair. Back, following Yang Cheng, there were many yachts of all kinds.
After making several consecutive phone calls, Yang Cheng finally calmed down a little. After this incident, Yang Cheng felt that he should increase investment in military enterprises in the future, and he would not need to go around a lot to ask the military for help in the future. It is not a day or two to have F-22 escorts when traveling in certain war-torn areas, just like the president of Locke Martin, and it is not a secret in the circle.
Enjoying the general treatment of the president of the United States without having to bear the president's infamy, of course the risk is not small. After all, as a maker of killing machines, he is a thorn in the eyes of countless people. It is said that the number of assassinations he suffers every year ranks among the top ten in the world. The price is comparable to that of the head of a country. What's wrong with such an important person spending some money to buy peace of mind? Airplanes are made by people.
Like Yang Cheng, who occasionally spends money to ask the army for help, it is not an exaggeration at all compared with the above situation. After all, every country has limited military expenditures, and every cent must be used on the hurdle. Yu, go out to do some private work to earn extra money, and improve the welfare of your own troops. This is basically something that Western developed countries have tacitly agreed to. As long as it does not involve their own interests and cause international conflicts, the ministries of defense of all countries will turn a blind eye. Just one eye, and the fooling is over.
far away~
After this incident happened, Yang Cheng was not in the mood to find Xu Lingyue for the time being, and returned to the hotel to remit 3 million pounds to William's foundation through an offshore private account, and arranged for Susu to go out to William's eldest son, That is to say, Prince George selected a bunch of toys and sent them to Kensington Palace, all of which are limited editions of top brands, made of environmentally friendly materials, and will not cause harm to children.
Yang Cheng knew very well in his heart that he spent money on the one hand, but without the relationship with Prince William, the Royal Navy might not sell his face, so reciprocating gifts, buying some gifts for little Prince George, also represented that he had accepted William's favor. Favor.
Throughout the afternoon, Yang Cheng stayed in the hotel room, fidgeting and waiting for news from Hansen, wondering if they had successfully connected with the Diamond, how injured Zachary's parents were, whether they were treated in time, and even his Taking precautions, he began to think about how he would explain to Zachary if Zachary's parents were not rescued.
Questions came one after another, and he resolved them one by one. In this way, time didn't pass slowly.
At 4 o'clock in the afternoon, it was a very rare sunny day in London today, and there was not even a drop of rain. Yang Cheng felt that this was a good sign.
Sure enough, Hansen's call came as scheduled, "Boss, we have successfully boarded the Diamond, and Zachary's parents have been sent to the operating room by the military doctor for treatment. The outcome is still unknown, but there is a great hope of survival. "
Yang Cheng let out a heavy breath, now he can rest assured, unless they meet a quack doctor, otherwise, the military doctor's words are still guaranteed.
"However, the captain of the Diamond said that we cannot be brought back to London. They are on a mission and can only use the opportunity of docking in Naples for supplies to put us down. Their attitude is very firm, and we have no room for negotiation."
Although Yang Cheng was dissatisfied, she couldn't say anything. After all, the captain had the final say at sea, and he returned to China without authorization during the military mission, but the felony of beheading, the captain would not have to bear the burden of disobedience for this little money. The charge of the military order, "In this way, I will let the Jason take off and rush to Naples. If the vital signs of Zachary's parents are stable and they can withstand the high-altitude flight, you can take the Jason and return to London. You will be in the hospital here. Receive treatment, and if you can't, settle down temporarily there, and when you're sure there's nothing wrong, you can go back to the United States directly."
"Boss, we all know first aid in the field. We took emergency measures as soon as Zachary's parents were injured. Although the doctor said that there is a high hope of saving his life, it is definitely impossible to withstand high-altitude flight in a short period of time, so the Jason does not need to According to what the boss said, we will temporarily settle down in Naples, and the medical level here is not weak."
Hansen straightforwardly rejected Yang Cheng's sending of the plane. What he said was reasonable and he had the right to speak at the scene. Of course, Yang Cheng chose to trust Hansen's judgment.
"Alright, let me know after you're sure they're safe. Maybe it's a good choice for Zachary to fly to Naples to see his parents and sister with his own eyes, and it will also calm his heart."
. . .
The afterglow of the setting sun dyed the sky of London red. Yang Cheng drove a brand-new Land Rover and galloped along the banks of the Thames comfortably. After recovering from a good mood, he shook his head from time to time accompanied by the dynamic music from the car stereo. Looking at the pedestrians on the road through the car window, I was rehearsing the "encounter" scene for a while in my mind.
What expression should I use?
Want to appear surprised?
Is it too straightforward to directly propose to eat together?
Will it make the young lady feel disgusted?
Shaking his head, dispelling these messy thoughts, let it be, at least he feels that apart from the added value of money and status, he himself is also a very attractive man, and it is easy to attract women's favor. Blind, if you don't want to eat such a good piece of fresh meat, should you eat old bacon?
Well, I don't know what's wrong, Yang Cheng inexplicably raised his self-confidence, and he couldn't help stepping on the accelerator a little bit harder, so that he rushed out, and the green light turned on, MD, it's a red light!
The Tower Bridge across the Thames River is one of the must-see attractions for every tourist in London. It seems that Xu Lingyue has also done a good job in the strategy, and deliberately chose the sunset to appreciate this giant that combines history and human wisdom.
Yang Cheng parked his car in a nearby parking lot and stepped onto the Tower Bridge on foot. This steel and granite behemoth has the aristocratic temperament admired by the British, vaguely reminiscent of the glory of the "Empire on which the sun never sets".
In fact, this bridge is not only a scenic spot, but also the only way for Londoners to cross the two banks. The Tower Bridge is a suspension bridge with an upward opening. As the name suggests, there are bridge towers on both sides. When a giant wheel is about to pass under the bridge, the lower deck can be lifted up and opened under the drive of the pressure valve, and the whole opening process only takes one minute.
There are fifteen tower bridges like this standing on the entire Thames River. The one in front of you is the one with the longest history and the most charming scenery. It is the perfect combination of the elegant and gorgeous architectural style of the Victorian period and the mechanical power generated by the Industrial Revolution. , It is also the result of the British people's attempts to tame and use the Thames River for thousands of years.
Although the Tower Bridge in London was built at the end of the 19th century, the bridge slab has to be raised and lowered about 500 times a year. It not only connects the busy traffic on both sides of the Thames River, but also does not interfere with the port transportation in London. It has become a compromise and peace between the bridge and the ship. The classics of getting along, the often said "bridge and ship are not compatible" has long been a history.
If you stand on Tower Bridge and look west, you can have a panoramic view of the bustling and modern London. For example, the London City Hall with a glass exterior looks like a soap bubble swaying in the wind. It looks crooked, but it is carefully designed. It is to minimize the projection of the building on the ground, so that the sidewalk along the Thames on the north side is always sunny, which is very important for London, which is more cloudy and less sunny.
If you move your sight again, the 200-meter-high, trapezoidal-shaped building of 122 Leadhall Street in the City of London was originally designed as a cube. In order not to block the view of St. Paul's Cathedral from the west of London, only a piece of it was cut off. Nicknamed "cheese grater".
I bought two cups of hot traditional British milk tea at the convenience store under the bridge, climbed up the tower again, and looked at the figure in a literary camel coat not far away, leaning on the railing, holding a SLR camera, in the orange red Silhouettes are formed under the sunset, and the gestures of the hands and feet show the goddess style. In the cold winter, it can also be filled with the confidence and elegance of summer.
Stepping forward without hesitation, with a calm smile on his face, when Xu Lingyue looked down at the selfie, he said, "What a coincidence?"
Xu Lingyue raised her head when she heard the sound, a pair of pure and beautiful eyes showed a touch of surprise, but the "coincidence" meeting did bring her a little surprise, and repeated Yang Cheng's words like a repeater, "What a coincidence?"
Yang Cheng nodded helplessly, and emphasized her tone, "Yeah, what a coincidence!"
Xu Lingyue put down the camera, hung in front of her body naturally, and captured Yang Cheng's heart again inadvertently with her sweet smile of 4 plus signs, "Why are you here too? Don't you have to go to work?"
Yang Cheng didn't answer in a hurry, first handed over a cup of milk tea in his hand, waited for Xu Lingyue to take it hesitantly, followed her example and leaned on the railing, looking at the Thames River in the distance that was inlaid with a layer of gold leaf, squinting He let out a sigh of enjoyment, and explained, "It's been a long time since I saw London like this, it's so beautiful."
Turning to meet those curious eyes, he chuckled, "I just passed by the bridge, and I happened to see you taking pictures. Since I happened to meet you, why didn't I get out of the car to say hello?"
Xu Lingyue suddenly smiled and said, "I didn't expect that we are so destined, thank you for the milk tea, it's delicious."
Biting the straw and drinking the hot milk tea, the coldness on his body faded instantly, he stuck out his tongue cutely while exhaling white air, pointed to the sky and said, "It's a pity, I checked the strategy for a long time before I came, and they all said that the fog lock tower The beauty of the bridge is one of the best in London, it's a pity that the weather is so good today."
Yang Cheng shrugged his shoulders, and suggested to play together, "This kind of scenery is not easy to touch, otherwise how can it be called a superb view? However, I can show you another beautiful scenery, believe me, it will not Let you down."
"Really? What is it?" Xu Lingyue asked curiously as she pouted her steamed bun face, full of collagen, full of vigor and girlishness.
Yang Cheng put on his signature smile that everything is under control, "Come with me~"
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