Chapter 154 Fifty Thousand U.S. Dollars (Additional updates, please subscribe)

 The day's visit is over.

“There will be a train returning to China tomorrow. We have already contacted him. We will hang our carriage on the back and we will go back together tomorrow.” Mr. Wu said to Qin Tao.

 They spend money every day when they go abroad. Since they have not achieved their goal, they should go back.

 It’s a pity that the goal was not achieved!

"Well, judging from Lao Maozi's attitude, I guess he will stop us before we leave. If there is no harvest this time, don't be disappointed. Next year or the year after, Lao Maozi should take the initiative to find us."

(There are different accounts of the first batch of S-300 missile systems imported into China. Some say that they were received in 1993, while others say that they were received in 1991. According to the analysis of East China Heroes, the order should have been placed in 1991 and 1993. delivery.)

 Mr. Wu nodded, but there was still disappointment on his face. After seeing those S-300PS systems today, he became even more yearning for them. He wished he could take these missiles back with him immediately.

Jingle Bell!

 At this moment, the phone on the table rang.

Qin Tao picked up the phone and heard a voice.

"Excuse me, is this Qin? I am Alexander, my friend. Since you came to Moscow, why didn't you come to me?"

“Alexander, my friend, are you okay?” Qin Tao was also surprised: “I came to Moscow on a business trip this time because I have a mission, so I can’t go to you.”

"What now? It's already evening. Do you want to come out for a drink? I'll be nearby and pick you up."

"good."

“Bring Zhao with you, I will also bring Irina with you.”

 “Irina?” Qin Tao was stunned: “Where is Vitalia?”

 “Vitalia, is already my ex-girlfriend.” Alexander said.

Qin Tao couldn't help but sigh, he is indeed a rich second generation playboy. Isn't he changing girlfriends too fast?

"All right."

Ten minutes later, Qin Tao and Zhao Ling stood at the door of the hotel, watching a beautiful Mercedes-Benz drive over.

“Hey, Qin, my friend, get in the car quickly!” Alexander greeted.

Zhao Ling originally didn't want to go out together. After all, she heard that Alexander had a new girlfriend. Zhao Ling was disgusted. However, thinking that Qin Tao might drink when he came out, she needed to take care of Qin Tao, so she simply cleaned herself up. , followed out.

A pure white woolen coat showed off her slender figure. When she was waiting for the bus at the door, she had attracted countless eyes. Now, after getting on the bus, Zhao Ling looked at the seat in front of her.

 The girl in the co-pilot also turned around, looked at Zhao Ling, and said, "Zhao, you are so beautiful, just like Snow White."

 Zhao Ling had to answer the other party's compliments, but when she saw the other party's face clearly, Zhao Ling was stunned: "Are you the Olympic ice champion?"

This Alexander is so awesome, he actually got mixed up with an Olympic champion!

Qin Tao, who sat in from the other side of the car door, also sighed with emotion. It would be great to be a rich second generation!

 “Those are all in the past.” Irina was very modest.

“My friend, where do you want to go?” Alexander asked as he drove.

 “How about the Mayakovsky Theater?” Qin Tao said.

Although Alexander’s suggestion was to go to a bar, Qin Tao took Zhao Ling to experience the customs and customs of Moscow. There were people paying the bill, and he wanted to go to a more elegant place.

Although Moscow is not a music capital like Vienna, it still has a strong artistic atmosphere, with a large number of theaters, countless opera troupes, ballet troupes, orchestras, choirs, etc., which you can enjoy every night to elegant art.

The theater Qin Tao mentioned is nearby, so there is no need to run away.

"good."

 Zhao Ling looked at Qin Tao lovingly, he really knew what she was feeling!

Qin Tao stretched out his hand and held it with Zhao Ling's. The two of them have never been in a theater together since they established their relationship. Will this also become a good memory for Zhao Ling?

There were not many people in the theater. Alexander took a few people to the best viewing position. A ballet was being performed on the stage.

Qin Tao and Zhao Ling sat together, watching, watching, and gently hugged Zhao Ling into his arms.

Since I came to this world, running around and enjoying this kind of quietness, there haven’t been many times at all!

 Qin Tao sighed with emotion.

At ten o'clock, the performance ended. Alexander looked at Qin Tao: "Let's go to the Mayakov Bar nearby for a drink."

 Qin Tao nodded.

After the collapse of the Red Empire, the Mayakov Bar became independent from the Mayakovsky Theater and became a separate complex of bars, cafes, restaurants, and clubs. Today, it is still the Mayakovsky Theater. vassal.

Therefore, its style is completely different from those popular bars. There is no gorgeous scene at all, and it is full of the intellectual temperament of this era. It is specially used for guests watching theater performances to rest, chat, etc.

The interior was very quiet and elegant. Alexander led everyone into a box and asked for drinks.

“My friends, you are really good at picking places. I originally planned to take you to the Legend Bar, but it is already overcrowded.”

 The Legend Bar is the most popular bar in Moscow. It is decorated according to the style of the bar in the 1920s in Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby". The yellow walls and green ceiling continue the charm of that year.

However, it’s too noisy there and can’t be compared with here.

Qin Tao smiled and helped Zhao Ling open a bottle of Baikal lemonade. Then, he opened a bottle of vodka, raised it, motioned to Alexander, and then raised his head.

Irina sat there quietly, watching Qin Tao's actions with great envy.

“My friends, when you come to Moscow this time, do you want to buy S-300 missiles?”

Alexander's simple words almost made Qin Tao spit out his wine. Damn, how could Alexander know so clearly about such a secret operation?

"Qin, don't be surprised. I didn't know about it until ten minutes before I called you." Alexander said, "I just heard that an Eastern delegation came, so I contacted the stationmaster of Moscow Station. After a while, I learned that the people who came to greet you were people from the Diamond Design Bureau, and I have contacted people there."

“Then, that person told us all about our mission?” Qin Tao’s eyes widened.

"Yeah, I spent a hundred rubles and he said it. Anyway, you didn't reach any agreement in the end." Alexander said.

　　One hundred rubles to obtain this kind of information! This made Qin Tao extremely emotional.

“Where is your KGB?” Qin Tao continued: “Wouldn’t the KGB intervene in such a serious leak?”

The smile on Alexander's face was extremely bright: "The person I asked for information about serves the KGB. Qin, don't imagine that the KGB is too powerful. The most passionate job of this organization at present is to evacuate daily necessities from Europe."

“Qin, you saved me last time, so I’m going to do you a favor now.” Alexander continued.

 The expression on Qin Tao's face became serious.

"Smirnov's daughter is studying in Europe, and her tuition and living expenses need to be 30,000 US dollars per year." Alexander said: "Every time Smirnov remits money through my father's Moscow International Commercial Bank, the first year's payment is At that time, Smirnov remitted 30,000 U.S. dollars in one go. However, in the second year, he changed it to once every six months. This year is the third year. Smirnov has changed it to once a month, and sometimes even more. procrastination."

 Smirnov is short of money!

“Smirnov has delayed remitting the money from last month until now. If nothing else happens, he should go to the bank tomorrow.” Alexander said.

Qin Tao's eyes suddenly lit up: "Alexander, I want to go to your father's bank tomorrow. However, I may need to borrow a sum of money from your father's bank. I will repay it as soon as possible."

 Alexander nodded: “Fifty thousand US dollars, interest-free loan.”

“Within a week, this loan will definitely be repaid.” Qin Tao said: “In the past few days, we have been walking around Moscow.”

Qin Tao doesn't have a penny at the moment, but as long as he sends a message back, the US$50,000 can be transferred quickly. After all, this money is just a drop of money compared to the cost of purchasing the S-300.

You should know that the first batch of S-300 air defense missile PMU types ordered in China included 2 battalions and 8 launch units, 32 launch systems, and two to three hundred missiles. The entire transaction totaled US$220 million.

 A deal worth hundreds of millions of dollars! Now, it's just $50,000, which isn't even enough interest.

Qin Tao is still very conscious. When people lend money to him for free, he has to stay and wait for the money to arrive before leaving. Only in this way can he leave a good reputation. Maybe the other party wanted to use 50,000 US dollars to express Qin Tao's gratitude for saving people, but Qin Tao had his own principles.

Alexander shook his head: "Qin, if you are afraid that we will worry, then there is no need. Of course, if you have time to stay, I can take you around here."

Qin Tao nodded: "Well, yes, Alexander, my friend, do you want to do business? I can get a lot of daily necessities."

A smile appeared on Alexander's face: "Qin, my father always said that I am idle. If I can do some business and make money, I will definitely make my father happy."

Qin Tao knew clearly that the interests were mutual. Alexander and himself were not only interested in repaying the favor, but also wanted to make money. In this case, it would be better if everyone gets what they need.

“However, it is too long to get to Moscow from our country.” Qin Tao said: “The transportation task on this land is very arduous.”

 “Don’t worry, we have our own way.”

the next day.

 International Commercial Bank of Moscow.

Smirnov hurriedly walked into the counter and said to the person inside: "I need to exchange a thousand dollars and then transfer it to a European account."

This time, Smirnov couldn't even raise two thousand dollars, but only one thousand rubles. He was very anxious.

“Mr. Smirnov, don’t worry, just five minutes ago, $50,000 was transferred to your fixed remittance account.”

What?

Smirnov was stunned for a moment: "Who paid it to me?"

“Two Easterners, by the way, they are in the VIP room now.”

Smirnov walked towards the VIP room with surprise, and then saw a familiar face.

“Qin, was that you just now?” Smirnov was extremely surprised: “Didn’t your delegation already take the six o’clock train back?”

Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, they left, but my wife and I plan to stay and travel for a while."

This is how he stayed last time. Qin Tao lived a happy life without shame or embarrassment. He **** during the day and had **** at night. Now, he finally has to repeat his past life.

Zhao Ling stood next to Qin Tao, her face calm and composed, and she actually had a sense of expectation in her heart.

"Qin, thank you for your help. I will pay you back the $50,000 as soon as possible."

Qin Tao shook his head: "Smirnov, my friend, how much is your salary? Five hundred rubles a month? With your salary, it seems not easy to save fifty thousand US dollars, right?"

Lao Maozi's salary is actually not high. Ordinary workers only get one or two hundred rubles a month. Engineers and factory directors only have a salary of five or six hundred rubles. Even a Marshal of the Soviet Union only gets a salary of only one or two hundred rubles a month. Two thousand rubles.

However, the purchasing power of the ruble in this era is still not low, so life is not bad.

 However, it is still too difficult for Smirnov to support an international student with a tuition fee of 30,000 US dollars per year.

Now, Qin Tao remits 50,000 US dollars to the other party in one go. As long as the other party is not a lavish spender, he can use it until he graduates! However, it will not be easy for Smirnov to repay the money. He will have to go without food or drink for more than ten years. By that time, the ruble will be worthless.

 The expression on Smirnov's face was extremely complicated. It was obvious that he was very conflicted at this time.

 He knew what Qin Tao wanted.

"The junk in your factory is a waste if you keep it. It's better to sell it." Qin Tao said: "Sir Smirnov, we only need a complete S-300PT system. Those good things you have on hand , we are not greedy.”

 Smirnov said nothing.

"Our delegation has left, and your superiors should also give up." Qin Tao said: "The final fate of those weapon systems is to be thrown into the garbage dump. It is a pity. We don't mind that those missiles have expired. Anyway, We took it back, dismantled it and sold it for scrap metal.”

"But if I do this, it will be traitorous to the country, and the KGB will not let me go." Smirnov's face was extremely nervous.

Hearing his words, Qin Tao was completely speechless. It turned out that the crux was here! This guy didn't dare to stir because he was afraid of eating peanuts.

"Smirnov, my friend, times have changed. The KGB has no time to care about your things. Now the KGB is just throwing away all kinds of materials to make money." Qin Tao said: "Think about your daughter. She is abroad. If you study abroad, you may be able to stay in Western Europe after graduation, and maybe you can settle in Western Europe in the future.”

 (End of this chapter)