Chapter 12 The Prime Minister's Husband

"Public meeting? Why, I didn't say that at the beginning!" Sergei Sha said a little angrily.

"Mr. Ulyanov, this is what the Prime Minister requested! I can't persuade the Prime Minister to meet with you in private. You know it's the cusp! If the Prime Minister meets with you in private, once reporters or those Labor MPs find out , will definitely take the opportunity to attack, and the Americans will definitely put more pressure on the Prime Minister at that time." Ian McGrady tried his best to persuade Seryozha.

Seryozha and McGrady debated for an hour over whether to meet publicly, but still could not find a resolution acceptable to all. The difficulty of this matter was clearly beyond what Seryozha had imagined. Seryozha must now think of an alternative plan to bring this about. Since McGrady can't get through here, all Seryozha can think of now is the prime minister's husband-Sir Dennis Thatcher.

Seryozha called Karim over and asked in a low voice, "Karim, do you know what the prime minister's husband does?"

"He! I heard that he is a rich businessman in the paint and pigment business. That old man is ridiculous and cute. It makes people feel that he has a shy personality, but he married such a strong wife. Those third-rate newspapers often report about their husband and wife. Things, I have been making fun of him all day! But he is a good person!" Kalim said cheerfully.

"Can you find a chance to get in touch with him?" Sergei asked curiously.

"You're really talking, he and a regular visitor of our gallery have been friends for many years, and they often go to play golf together! I think it's no problem to create a chance encounter!" Kalim agreed down.

"Help me arrange it as soon as possible! These politicians are old foxes, it's better for businessmen to talk!" Sergey Sha complained.

After Seryozha explained it, Karim went to work immediately. Seryozha poured himself a glass of wine, sat on the sofa without saying a word, and quietly waited for Karim to use the phone to organize a high-society event. Socializing outdoors. In less than twenty minutes, a golf party involving Sir Denis Thatcher had been arranged.

A few days later, Seryozha and Karim arrived at a members-only golf course in a sports car in casual clothes. This day is a rare good weather, the sun is shining, the grass is green, and the beautiful scenery can always make people feel more comfortable.

Although Seryozha was still worried about the things Gorbachev explained, the reason why Seryozha did not want to meet with Prime Minister Thatcher publicly was because General Secretary Gorbachev was behind the back of the Politburo. Those who came to do this matter, if the news is made public before the matter is completed, it will bring great trouble to Secretary Gorbachev. On the other hand, it was because Seryozha did not want to overexpose himself in the eyes of the public. After all, there was a big business waiting for him at the Bankers Association just now.

This ball was organized by Karim, and most of the guests who came to participate were customers and members of the Rose Palace Gallery. Those who have money to invest in art are basically rich people who have received a good art education since childhood. Everyone is very familiar with each other, with the exception of Seryozha, but there are still many people who are engaged in the banking industry The guest recognized him.

Before the game started, Seryozha got his wish and Sir Denis Thatcher were divided together. Sir Thatcher wore a pair of black-rimmed spectacles and was a little bald, but he looked good-natured. Someone who knew both Seryozha and Denis came to introduce the two of them to each other. The middleman introduced Sergey to Dennis as a coal businessman from the United States, and Sergey acquiesced in this identity.

Golf is not a strenuous sport, but rather a leisurely walk. The two walked on the lawn after hitting the ball. There is a lot of time to communicate with each other, just like Xie Wenlong’s English teacher said when he was in middle school, the British always start with the weather.

After Sergesha and Dennis played 3 holes, the topic gradually shifted to business. When Dennis finally changed the topic to coal. Deliberately slowing down the distance between the caddy and the golfer, he held Dennis and whispered: "I'm sorry, Sir Thatcher. I just concealed my true identity. I am not an American. What kind of rich businessman is here, although I do have some business in the United States. I am actually a government official from the Soviet Union!"

Dennis was so frightened by Seryozha's words that he didn't even notice that the cue fell to the ground. After a while, he said, "Sorry, I don't know much about politics!" and turned to leave.

Seryozha hurriedly said, "Do you know what it's like to be hungry, Denis?"

"What do you mean?" Dennis turned around and looked at Seryozha suspiciously.

"Please give me some time, I have to explain it to you properly!" Seryozha hurried to catch up and held Dennis back.

"Okay! But not too long!" Dennis reluctantly agreed.

"Dennis, my country has suffered serious grain production reduction for several years. There are natural reasons and man-made reasons! We have to use gold and foreign exchange to buy grain abroad! And I happen to be the main official in charge of agriculture, We don’t have enough money allocated to agriculture, if most of the money is spent on buying food, we won’t have the money to buy those agricultural equipment to change the current situation!” Seryosha explained to Dennis.

"If you build one less item, warships, missiles, and aircraft, I don't think there will be any financial problems!" Dennis said sarcastically.

"Yes, you are right, but the annual agricultural appropriation is not decided by me, but by our superiors. There is only so much money I can get every year, and now I spend it on imported food If this continues, we are likely to cause serious food problems. These words should not be known to foreigners. I hope you can understand. It is politicians who are in opposition, not ordinary people. Relationships!" Seryozha explained.

"What do you want me to do?" Dennis had a good heart, and Seryozha really touched him.

Seryozha took out a letter from his pocket and handed it to Dennis, then whispered cautiously: "This is a personal letter from Secretary Gorbachev to your wife. Please destroy it immediately after reading it, Prime Minister." Drop! We can provide the coal that your country urgently needs at present, and I only hope that you can lift the sanctions on us in terms of agricultural machinery and food processing equipment! Please do as I say, this matter is a matter of life and death!"