Chapter 528 True Luxury
the gathering, said softly.Then he whispered something to the back, and Fu Bo took his orders and went away. After a while, two women, one tall and one short, carrying wine came out.When everyone saw...It must be so.
Inside the Empire, corruption had reached its peak. Factions battled each other, and these special organizations, once dedicated to serving the Empire, were now mere tools in their hands. Every mission became a facade for them to acquire resources and wealth.
In the deal with Kunka, the organization will gain a share of the mines. But the real drama begins with helping Kunka launder money afterwards. I suspect this money laundering won't just be helping Kunka; there's something more to it.
Ren Zhihua reorganized the information about himself in his mind, and as he did so, Ye Fan's thoughts became clearer.
But now he couldn't afford to think too much. Behind the mountain valley of the mine, on a hillside, stood this villa. As Ye Fan walked in, he couldn't help but be astonished once again by this warlord!
Is this a villa
Before Ye Fan, in this place that was originally a desolate mining area with scattered rocks, on the mountainside, what caught his eyes was a beautiful building!
The rounded top, pure white building...Damn! This guy actually built a "villa" exactly like the White House in the US!!!
The luxurious white marble...I don't know how many miners were killed to get it up here.
A sudden thought flashed through Ye Fan's mind, as for the bulldozers and cranes...
Jokes, would General Kunka spend money on those machines
The villa was surrounded by a circle of transplanted pine trees, and outside that stood a squad of soldiers in uniform, standing guard. There were also watchtowers on either side… all of which made this "White House" look somewhat out of place.
Here, the luxury is almost comparable to that of the Saudi royal family!
In the center of the grand hall, a golden sculpture adorned the wall. It depicted their totem! Beside the sculpture hung a chandelier, studded with tiny particles...
Good heavens, it's all rough diamonds!!
Then that black man wearing a beret brought Ye Fan and them into a lounge. At this moment, they seemed to have entered a wildlife museum!
A large African lion skull mounted on the wall faced you. On either side were other animal mounts... leopards, zebras, antelopes, buffaloes, and hyenas… And hanging in a row from largest to smallest on the wall...
That's all ivory!!
The carpet on the floor felt like animal fur, soft and deep underfoot!
When she saw this scene, Li Su's face grew increasingly serious. She seemed to have thought of something and several times wanted to speak to Ye Fan, but in the end, she held back. Having accompanied the Dragon Girl for several years and completed many missions, she had never experienced anything like today. Deep within such a luxurious palace, seeing so much darkness and bloodshed, her mental state had undergone a slight shift.
“Always remember, you are a member of the Dragon Teeth, even if you’re just a clerk.” Ye Fan seemed to have guessed something, looked straight at Li Su, and said in a deep voice.
As soon as Li Su finished speaking, her face turned pale. She remembered the warnings that Long Nu had given her before she left. Especially the man in front of her, he was truly a Dragon's Tooth. The Golden Dragon seemed to have some thoughts too, staring at Ye Fan incessantly.
The beret-wearing Black man couldn't understand Ye Fan speaking in Chinese. He thought they were discussing the extravagance of the palace, and a smug smile involuntarily appeared on his face. You see, not many people could truly step into this palace. And he was one of them, which symbolized honor and power.
"Bang bang bang..."
Just then, three crisp knocks came from outside. After the man in the beret spoke a word in his native tongue, the door to the room was pushed open. Two young and clean-cut black boys walked in, seemingly trained for this kind of situation. They moved quietly, impeccably courteous, pushing a silver food trolley. They were dressed like waiters in a five-star hotel, complete with bow ties and white gloves.
"Sir, here is your afternoon tea."
The young Black man addressed Ye Fan with utmost respect, his etiquette impeccable. It was evident that he had undergone rigorous training. Though respectful, their expressions remained composed and dignified, seemingly enjoying their work.
Thank you.
Ye Fan nodded and casually lifted the plate. Inside, there was a standard English afternoon tea set, along with some delicate pastries.
At this moment, Ye Fan's heart was filled with only two words: extravagance!
In such a barren place, to be able to create such exquisite afternoon tea, but his plane was so dilapidated. It seems that Kunka didn't intend to stay long. In this country on the brink of war at any moment, Kunka saw through many things.
It seems that this round of negotiations will still be very difficult.
"Please enjoy yourselves." The beret-wearing black man bowed slightly, a smile on his face. "General Kunta will see you shortly, I'll let you know when he's ready."
After he finished speaking, he turned and left the room.
Now, only Ye Fan, Li Su, and Jin Long remained in the lounge. As soon as the berets left, Li Su's face turned very sour. She didn't even glance at the delicate English tea set on the table. After sitting down on the sofa, she said in a bad mood: "Brutal, extravagant... Hmm, is this how all the oligarchs who came to power through coups are"
Li Su was speaking Chinese and wasn't afraid the other party would eavesdrop.
"Not necessarily." At this time, the golden dragon who had been silent all along shook his head and said.
Ye Fan glanced at the Golden Dragon in a bit of surprise. Since arriving at the mining area, he had rarely spoken, mostly observing. He took a piece of snack from the plate and put it in his mouth, then poured himself a glass of red wine and took a sip before saying with a hint of curiosity, "Go on."
Seeing Ye Fan enjoying the exquisite food provided by Kunka so much, Li Su was obviously a little out of sorts and gave Ye Fan a slight sneer.
“A warlord like General Kunta, who seized power through a coup, would actually try to win over the hearts and minds of both the people and the army, otherwise his position would be precarious. But pay attention, this is Africa! It's a complex tapestry of tribes and clans, and it's also the most brutal place in the world for massacres and hatred!” At this moment, Jinlong also picked up a piece of dessert and put it in his mouth before continuing, “Perhaps we can’t understand that even in such a small country, there are dozens of ethnic groups! And the hatred between these ethnic groups might have lasted for generations, dating back to the barbaric era! These people still carry barbaric blood, especially those tribes. Their mutual killings are beyond our comprehension.”
Ye Fan nodded, raised his red wine glass, and signaled for him to continue. At the same time, he put a plate of snacks in front of Li Su and said with a smile: "Beauty, have some snacks. Otherwise, when you go back, the Dragon Girl will say that I didn't take good care of you."
Li Su turned her head and gave Ye Fan a complicated look, but she didn't take the snack he offered.
Seeing this, Ye Fan shook his head and smiled faintly, motioning for the golden dragon to continue.puty Director Ma of the Civil Aviation Administration, all air routes are under his jurisdiction." The pilot there saw that the two seemed to have a gunpowder smell and promptly intervened to ease the...