Chapter 192 The hardships in a polygamous country

A week later, Qin Tao took Nie Shiyu back to Mingzhou. When he met the military representative Zhao Ling, Zhao Ling looked at him with a smile, and her eyes were full of ridicule.

 “Big liar, are you back?”

Hearing her say this, Qin Tao's face was a little embarrassed: "Xiao Ling, if others say this, I will despise them because I stand far higher than them, but when you say this, it makes me sad. .”

　　Boo! After Qin Tao said this, he felt moisture on his cheeks. Zhao Ling continued to look at him with a smile: "What now? Are you still sad?"

 “Okay, that’s a little better.”

 “Is it just a little better?”

“Yes, if you want me to be completely healed, you need to get closer.”

 As he spoke, Qin Tao hugged his fiancée into his arms.

 “Hey, it’s still daytime, wait until night...”

 “No, night is night, now is now…”

At this moment, Qin Tao's eldest brother rang unsatisfactorily, and he could only pick up the phone helplessly.

“What? Siam is going to bid for an aircraft carrier? So soon?”

Qin Tao looked helplessly at his smiling fiancée, who had a mocking look on her face, as if the little white rabbit had not been eaten by the big bad wolf.

“Xiao Ling, this time I go to Siam to bid, do you want to go with me?”

Zhao Ling shook her head: "As a military representative, I have to stick to my position."

"Okay, then I'll let the old man give you a task." Qin Tao said: "The scenery in the south is completely different from that in the north. It is a tourist attraction."

 Three days later, Mingzhou’s bidding team embarked on the road to Siam.

Qin Tao led the team, followed by Yang Dawei and Zhao Ling. At the same time, there was also Zheng Ming, a representative sent by the navy. This was given special care by Wu Shengli. Zheng Ming had a good relationship with the Siam Navy. In the past, every time they came to China to purchase, it was Zheng Ming was in charge of reception.

 No matter where you are, relationships are important. Because Zheng Ming can also speak Siamese fluently, he can also work as a translator.

On the way, Zheng Ming, who met Qin Tao for the first time, had already begun to discuss it.

“Our biggest opponent in this bidding is Spain’s Bazan Company. This company built the Prince of Asturias aircraft carrier for the Spanish Navy. It is currently the flagship of the Spanish Navy. Therefore, they are very confident and want to use the aircraft carrier. We squeezed out and became contractors on this aircraft carrier.”

Hearing Zheng Ming's words, Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, they are indeed our biggest competitors, but we also have our own advantages."

“Yes, our own advantage is that the price is cheap.” Zheng Ming said with emotion: “I participated in all the warship bidding in Siam. In successful projects, we almost always win by price advantage.”

The reason why Zheng Ming came with us was of course because of his resume. He participated in all the bidding for export projects to the Siamese Navy.

 Among them, there are two most dazzling ones. In 1988, four Type 053HT "Jianghu" class frigates defeated European ship arms dealers and were named "Chao Phraya" class frigates in the Siamese Navy. At the beginning of this year, it received an order for two newly designed F-25T "Nalai Songen" class frigates.

How cheap is the price? Even if the "Naraisongen" class ships are mainly equipped with Western detection equipment and weapons, the total cost of the two ships is only 2 billion baht, while the same type of Western products requires 8 billion baht.

 So now, if you want to beat your competitors, you still have to rely on cheap prices.

Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, price is a magic weapon for us, but we also have other advantages. Brother Zheng, how is your relationship with Naris, the head of the Siam Navy?"

“It’s not bad. I hosted him twice when he came to our country. I even invited him to my house for dinner.”

“That’s okay.” Qin Tao said: “I have prepared two million in activity funds. When the time comes…”

Zheng Ming looked confused: "Isn't this not good?"

"Don't the Navy also have ideas? We must get this order and start building an aircraft carrier in our shipyard. Only in this way can we gain construction experience. The Navy can also send people to observe the whole process. If we fail, the Navy will Nothing can be seen."

 “We rely on our own strength...”

“What relies on strength? This kind of activity funding is a common practice in all countries around the world. Ask the French, do they also use sugar-coated bullets when promoting weapons?”

 “But what if someone discovers it?”

Qin Tao smiled: "This is a chain plan."

The capital of Siam, the City of Angels.

"Wow, this place is really beautiful!" Zhao Ling couldn't help but sigh as she looked at the scene outside in the car. In the past, when she went abroad, she only went to Lao Maozi's place, which was rough and flamboyant. Everywhere she looked, she saw people with thick hair. , even women are no exception. For a while, Zhao Ling and Vitalia became good friends, and they often saw Vitalia picking up a razor and shaving the hair off her calves.

 The scene here is completely different.

You can see spire buildings everywhere, most of them are yellow. They are completely different from those old spire buildings. When they passed by a terrace, they could also see many people watching outside. On the terrace, a man in gorgeous clothes The long-haired beauty is dancing there.

 “That sister is so beautiful.” Zhao Ling continued to sigh.

 “That? Maybe it’s my sister or my brother.”

 “What? Brother?”

Looking at Zhao Ling's innocent big eyes, Qin Tao smiled: "Yes, I guess it is more likely that he is my brother. If you are interested, I will take you..."

 “I’m not interested.” Zhao Ling quickly shook her head.

Several people stayed at the Sukhothai Hotel, which is located in the business district and embassy district of the capital of Siam. It is close to a shopping mall, close to the BTS light rail, MRT subway system and major highways. The transportation is very convenient, and many nearby attractions are accessible. All in sight. For example, the most beautiful Lumpini Park in the City of Angels, Silom Road, the famous Chao Phraya River and the Holy River, etc.

“Actually, we don’t have to be so luxurious. We can just live in the embassy and save money.” Zheng Ming said to Qin Tao.

"Luxury? Brother Zheng, you are wrong. This is a reflection of our strength. When we go out to discuss business in the future, we will stay in the most luxurious hotels to show our strength. Only in this way will people trust us to give orders to us." Qin Tao said.

This hotel was renovated last year and just opened this year. It was designed by the world's most famous designer and is tall and luxurious.

Right in the center of the hotel lobby, you can see the hotel's logo, which is a fo tower composed of 22 diamonds. This shape represents the traditional culture of Siam and the roots of the ancient capital of Sukhothai; the diamonds represent the nobility of the hotel. High-end quality; the unique arrangement represents the attitude of Sukhothai's employees in performing their duties to provide customers with considerate services.

A few people walked to the bar, where the beautiful young lady greeted them with a smile. At this time, Zhao Ling asked Qin Tao with some anxiety: "Brother Tao, is this a sister or a brother?"

"Of course it's my sister. My elder brother who looks like me all performs on stage outside." After Qin Tao finished speaking, he shouted to the people inside in fluent English: "Miss, come to two luxury suites."

 “Okay, how many days do you want to stay?”

Then, her beautiful eyes widened, and she saw Qin Tao put the big brother on the table, and then took out a pile of money from his handbag: "Put this money here as a deposit for now. Don't worry if it's not enough. "

This money is enough to live for a month!

 Great patron!

"Yes, okay, please wait a moment, we will handle the procedures for you immediately."

 The beautiful young lady led everyone into the elevator and entered the top floor of the hotel.

"Dear distinguished guests, this is the most luxurious suite in the hotel. You can see the entire capital. It has 24-hour hot water, telephone, and Internet, which is convenient for your work and reception of guests. The hotel also has a restaurant and a swimming pool. Everyone. The room rate includes meals, and you can eat in the restaurant for free.”

 Qin Tao lay on the comfortable big bed and looked at the crystal lantern on the roof: "Xiao Ling, is it much more comfortable here than Lao Maozi's place?"

Zhao Ling looked at Qin Tao with some embarrassment: "Brother Tao, isn't it good for us to live in the same room like this?"

 “What’s wrong? I think it’s good.”

 “Brother Tao, we...”

“We are on a business trip at official expense and the group’s account is paid. Don’t worry, no one will gossip about us.”

 “No, I mean, we are not officially married yet!”

"Then, how about opening another room? Anyway, I won't live in the same room with the two of them. I have to sneak over here in the middle of the night. How embarrassing."

 “Then, forget it.” Zhao Ling could only agree.

Although Qin Tao would only live together unscrupulously when he was on a business trip, but now, Qin Tao was not in the mood to care so much. There was no way to let him become a monk. Since he brought Zhao Ling out, then It's going to be a honeymoon trip.

“By the way, let’s take a rest. We’re going to have dinner later. We have nothing to do in the afternoon, so we can play in the hotel swimming pool for a while.”

“Swimming pool?” Zhao Ling was very curious: “Brother Tao, we are here with a mission this time.”

“I know that the bidding will not start until tomorrow. What are we anxious about today? Now that we are here, we should relax. It is really hard to run all the way.”

“Okay. Will they both go together?” Zhao Ling pointed to the next room.

"Of course not. Now that they are here, it's time to get active. Doesn't Brother Zheng know Naris? You have to get active quickly before the official bidding tomorrow."

Zhao Ling was speechless. Is it appropriate for us to play while they are busy?

 After dinner, on a sunny afternoon, Qin Tao took his fiancée to the luxurious swimming pool of the hotel.

The water in the pool was clear, and several people were swimming here, both men and women. However, when Zhao Ling, who was wearing a one-piece swimsuit, and Qin Tao, who was wearing big pants, came here, they still caught their attention.

Considering Zhao Ling's family conditions, there is certainly no lack of nutrition. It was only after joining the army that Zhao Ling's once slightly fat figure lost weight. She gained weight first and then lost weight. Zhao Ling's figure is very well-proportioned and slender. With her curvy features, delicate facial features, and fair skin, she instantly became the most beautiful person here.

Next to her, Qin Tao is masculine and handsome. Although the cartoon big pants look a little childish, his strong body and strong abdominal muscles are in stark contrast to the other middle-aged greasy men with big bellies. contrast.

Facing so many pairs of eyes, Zhao Ling felt a little shy: "Brother Tao, let's..."

However, before Zhao Ling finished speaking, Qin Tao had already waved his arms and shouted in fluent English: "Hey, Rakul, my friend, we meet again!"

 LaCour?

At this moment, Zhao Ling realized what she was doing.

Everything Qin Tao does has a purpose. For example, now, he comes to stay in the most luxurious hotel here and swims here. In fact, it is to create opportunities for chance encounters.

 Last time I took a shy vacation at Lao Maozi’s place, it was actually to get to know Lao Maozi’s powerful class. Now, I came here also to get to know the senior people in Siam. As a result, I happened to meet an acquaintance.

At the beginning, LaCour went to Mingzhou Shipyard to review the design drawings. Although Zhao Ling did not participate, she still took a look at it from a distance. However, LaCour did not know Zhao Ling.

 The hands of both parties were held together. Rakul knew that Qin Tao didn't speak much Siamese, so he quickly switched to English.

As a major military general, Lakour still knows some basic English and can communicate simply.

“Qin, are you staying at the hotel here?” Rakul was a little curious.

"Yes, let me introduce you. This is my wife, Zhao Ling, who is coming with us for our honeymoon. My dear, this is Mr. Rakul."

Zhao Ling stretched out her hand politely and shook it.

 “Qin, your wife is so beautiful.” Lakul praised.

Without the experience with Lao Maozi, Zhao Ling would have been very shy, but now, she can be more generous.

“Honey, you go swimming. Look, the one in the orange bikini is so beautiful. You can wear that swimsuit next time too.” Qin Tao said to Zhao Ling in Chinese.

Bikini? What's the difference between that and not wearing it? So shameful! However, this idea flashed through Zhao Ling's mind, and she nodded vigorously.

There was something in Qin Tao's words, he was telling her to pay attention to that person, he was an important person!

 Plop!

Zhao Ling jumped into the water. Her body was soft and flexible, just like a mermaid. She instantly attracted the attention of many people.

Qin Tao glanced at LaCour again: "Sir LaCour, I'm going to go swimming for two laps first. I can't wait. When the swimming is over in a while, how about we have afternoon tea together?"

　　Rakul nodded: “I’ll go too!”

Plop, plop!

 They both jumped in.

Rakul, who had a big beer belly, quickly turned over after getting down, using the most effortless backstroke posture. Qin Tao then also turned over and swam side by side with Rakul.

 In the swimming pool, coming and going.

On the third lap, in the swimming lane next to Qin Tao, the woman wearing an orange bikini swam over. The moment she passed by Qin Tao, Qin Tao's hand gently pulled the orange strap. .

“Sir Lakul, let’s go up after we finish swimming this lap. My physical strength is exhausted.” Qin Tao said, “Your physical strength is really good!”

 LaCour was elated.

The two of them came up dripping wet. The hotel waiter hurriedly came to greet them and handed them towels. They put their towels on and sat on a chair nearby.

Rakul had just sat down and went to look at the swimming pool. Suddenly, his expression changed, he cursed in a low voice, and then ran towards the escalator of the swimming pool.

At this time, only the woman in the orange bikini and Zhao Ling were left in the swimming pool. Zhao Ling had just swam to the center of the swimming pool, and the woman had swam to the edge and was about to come up on the escalator.

Rakul walked towards her and murmured in a low voice. The woman's expression suddenly changed drastically. When she looked down, she was completely panicked.

LaCour's eyes looked at the center of the swimming pool, where an orange thing floated on the water.

 “Hey!” Rakul shouted to Zhao Ling: “Zhao, help!”

Zhao Ling looked in the direction pointed by Rakul's arm and understood immediately. She kicked the water quickly with her legs, swam in the fastest freestyle, grabbed the thing floating on the water, and then swam towards the woman .

In the water, the woman put her clothes back on, took a few deep breaths, calmed down, and then came up.

Zhao Ling also came up soon after. She knew that her mission seemed to have been completed.

“Qin, thank you so much for your wife, otherwise we would have made a fool of ourselves today.” Lakul said to Qin Tao.

"Oh? What happened? Why don't I know anything?" Qin Tao held the drink provided by the hotel in his hand. After speaking, he continued to drink.

"We..." Rakul looked at Qin Tao with gratitude in his eyes: "Go back and change clothes first. Meet us at the hotel restaurant in twenty minutes."

“Okay, after afternoon tea, how about we go shopping together?”

LaCour looked at the woman next to him with a slightly complicated look.

“Then let my wife go shopping with her, and let’s chat in the hotel.”

 LaCour nodded with satisfaction.

Back in the room, Zhao Ling looked at Qin Tao questioningly while changing her clothes: "Brother Tao, did you do it?"

"Xiao Ling, what you said is too much. How can you doubt your husband like this?" Qin Tao looked helpless.

“Oh, okay, by the way, let’s go shopping, won’t you go with us?”

"You two women can go shopping together. Bring money with you. No matter what you like, you can just pay the bill. This is a tourist city and most people can speak English." Qin Tao said.

“I still don’t understand. This woman must be Rakul’s wife, right? Why doesn’t he go shopping with his wife?”

wife? Qin Tao smiled.

“Rakul’s wife is over forty this year and has royal blood.” Qin Tao said.

Zhao Ling was immediately shocked: "What? How can this Rakul be like this? Now that he has a wife, he still has a relationship with another woman?"

Qin Tao continued to shake his head and laugh: "This Rakul is the real hard man. He can only watch others have multiple wives. He has a tigress in his own family, so he doesn't dare to marry another wife. "

 “What did you say? Why can’t I understand?”

"Polygamy is here. The law stipulates that a man can marry many wives. By the way, when we came here, we passed some villages. You should have seen some big water tanks outside those houses, right?"

"Um."

“There are several water jars placed, which means there are several wives in the family.”

Rakul was very miserable. He was born in a polygamous country, but he could only guard a yellow-faced woman. Give him the courage and dare not marry another wife. Among the senior officials, he even made a good story. Said that he was devoted to his feelings and so on.

 Only Rakul has experienced the hardships involved.

Since you can't marry her home, you can keep her outside secretly. The woman who swam just now is Rakul's favorite, named Gianna. She is a not-so-famous actress with pretty good looks. As for how Qin Tao knew it, of course he knew it from the military trade in his previous life. During this bidding, Rakul will definitely come back from the naval base, and after coming back, he will definitely stay in the hotel here. So, he went to the swimming pool to try his luck, and he really met him.

Qin Tao has already changed his clothes, but why is Zhao Ling looking at him strangely?

 “What’s wrong? Doesn’t my tie look good?”

 “Are you envious of polygamy?”

"How is it possible? I am single-minded, okay?"

“Is it because of my father’s relationship that it’s inconvenient for you to marry more women, so you have to live outside?”

 “What are you talking about? I tell you, all this money must be spent!”

 Qin Tao took out another thick pile.

 In the evening, Zheng Ming and Yang Dawei came back and told Qin Tao that everything went well. They not only visited Nares, but also went for a walk with the British.

Now, everything is ready, just waiting for the bidding the next day.

 The next day, a conference room in a certain building.

Rodriguez, the representative of Bazin Company, walked into the conference room with brisk steps. Behind him were five or six subordinates. He believed that he could win this bidding.

 Their biggest competitor is the representative of the British Vickers Shipyard. The other party brings a modification plan for the Invincible-class aircraft carrier. In terms of quotation, it will definitely not be cheap.

When Rodriguez sat down, he glanced towards the British area. It was their old rival, Evans, the representative of Vickers Shipyard.

As for those people from the east, Rodriguez didn't take it seriously at all. A country that has never built an aircraft carrier actually wants to accept an order for an aircraft carrier? This is simply a big joke!

Rodriguez was dismissive of that side.

The people from Siam were also present. Nares and Rakul sat on either side of the center of the rostrum. In the middle of them were important figures from Siam who often appeared on TV.

The big shot spoke: "Everyone is here. I am very happy. Although I am sitting in this position, I am in a state of listening. Everyone, please come up with the best plan. Our country of Siam needs a powerful aircraft carrier." strength."

"First of all, please introduce the representative of Vickers to us." Narris spoke.

Evans stood up: "It is a great honor to introduce to you our plan first. This is a light aircraft carrier plan with a displacement of 20,000 tons."

 (End of this chapter)