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"The price can go as high as it can; they are all fat and rich fellows. If we don't take advantage of them, why should we take the risk? The people from Mossad are even more ruthless than those from IA." After giving a definitive answer, Yang Xiaoyou put away the satellite phone.
During this period, due to the subsidiary of Hive Security Company, Wasp Arms, obtaining stable agency rights for Chinese-Style Equipment, its status in the Free Arms World has risen rapidly. Especially recently, HLI has focused its energy mainly on expanding its GPS business, allowing Hive Security Company to seize the opportunity to expand significantly.
On the other hand, the AB Alliance, the largest alliance in the Free Arms World, had just relaxed its stance towards HLI Company when it suddenly faced the previously low-profile but now rapidly growing Hive Security Company. This raised their alertness.
While secretly suppressing them, they publicly extended an olive branch to Hive Security Company, hoping to recruit them as new members of the alliance. They even hinted that with Hive Security Company's scale, they could enter the decision-making level.
Faced with this combination of a big stick and sweet dates policy, Hive Security Company adopted a strategy of dragging things out. In terms of arms trade and armed conflict scale, those hungry elites at Hive Security Company possess top-tier combat capabilities.
Just like when HLI first started, utilizing their elite members, AB found themselves somewhat at a loss despite stirring up business aspects.
Moreover, regarding supply sources, Hive Security Company's approach is inherently diversified. Even if problems arise in a few areas, it won't affect their cash flow. Furthermore, they now hold the title of being the only agent for Chinese-Style Equipment.
Some suppliers actively seek them out to offer their goods for a free ride, while some buyers also come forward out of interest to engage in conversation.
Up until now, Hive Security Company has truly emerged and entered a virtuous cycle; as their fame grows, buyers come knocking and suppliers eyeing profits follow suit, leading to continuous positive feedback.
Of course, these proactive buyers and suppliers are unlikely to be significant forces themselves, but small amounts can accumulate into something substantial, making such profits quite terrifying.
At this time, alongside drugs, this industry has also revealed itself as one of the two major lucrative sectors. Initially, exports to impoverished warlords in Algeria relied heavily on quantity. However, for buyers who cannot find channels or have special transportation requirements today, smuggling profits can soar by several hundred percent.
Typically, profit margins correlate with risks. Now that Hive Security Company is gradually revealing its fangs, it has begun to set its sights on the Arab countries in the Middle East.
Since Britain withdrew from Palestinian Territories due to international pressure and its financial situation, conflicts between the divided Jewish State and Arab countries have never ceased after their departure blurred border concepts. Despite strong support from neighboring Arab countries, they have been unable to suppress that Jewish State.
The Jewish State—Israel—has backing from America, which prints international currency. Coupled with its formidable research capabilities and top-tier weaponry standards globally, there is certainly little room for them to sell anything.
On the other hand, the import of weapons faced massive restrictions, with a significant portion being secretly purchased from adventurous Free Arms Dealers by Arab Countries. It was as if they were about to have "Foolish People with Money, Come Quickly" written on their foreheads.
In the past, when Hive Security Company was weak, Yang Xiaoyou had issued strict orders not to get involved in this murky business. However, recent changes had given Hive Security Company the capital to retreat unscathed in case of any mishaps.
Because of this, upon learning that the School Trip would take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Yang Xiaoyou no longer felt much resistance. After all, it wouldn't be bad to personally check it out.
"Hey? You're here too? What bad luck for me; I guess I have to accept that I'm spending money to take someone like you out for fun." In the waiting hall of Pudong Airport, where flights had resumed, Li Xiao, with a stern expression and a unique masculine charm, casually remarked to Yang Xiaoyou, who was carrying a bag and looking for a seat. The sarcasm in his tone was quite evident.
It seemed he took pride in being the one financing this trip. Perhaps in terms of combat strength, he wouldn't fall too short compared to Yang Xiaoyou, but when it came to family matters, he felt he could completely look down on him.
"Spending money? Am I using your money? That's ridiculous. Sponsors are just sponsors; this money now belongs to the school. No one is forcing you." Normally, Yang Xiaoyou wouldn't mind expressing gratitude to an ordinary sponsor since this was essentially a funded trip. However, given the attitude of this fellow towards him, he naturally didn't feel inclined to show any kindness in return.
As for the president of the Martial Arts Club? Would he directly seek trouble after being provoked? Well, during this recovery period for his body—although still somewhat unfortunate—he could easily handle a dozen of such characters with one hand.
After casually taunting the sullen fellow, Yang Xiaoyou began scanning for familiar faces. He spotted the President directing some work nearby but noticed that Liu Lianyue was nowhere to be seen. He initially thought he had arrived late, and Zhao Chen, the increasingly mysterious Leader, was also absent.
"What’s up? Looking for your hometown buddy? She suddenly had something come up and won’t be here. It's fine if she doesn't come; I'll make it up to you later." Just as Yang Xiaoyou was looking around, Liang Wuxuan cheerfully approached and draped an arm over his shoulder. Then she leaned in close and whispered playfully in his ear, completely unconcerned about the Outsider's gaze.
In an instant, Yang Xiaoyou felt as if all the boys nearby were staring at him with horror-stricken eyes. This Demoness seemed to genuinely treat him as a shield against her family.
The only person who could make her compromise was likely her doting great-grandfather.
However, recalling what her influential uncle had said about him made Yang Xiaoyou maliciously think that if given the chance, he would directly take advantage of her. As for Liu Lianyue's absence, it was probably due to the increasingly heated internal power struggles within the Common Unity Party.
Just as he was daydreaming for a moment, a group exuding an air of etiquette and nobility entered the waiting hall—it was the people from the Royal Academy of Basic Studies.
Thinking about how both Girl and Feng Lin didn't come this time, Yang Xiaoyou felt a mix of regret and relief. If they had come, this trip would have been more about accompanying them for fun. But since they weren't here, she could engage in other activities as well.
The leader of the Royal Academy of Basic Studies was a student, with even the teachers following behind him. The young man, dressed in a blue traditional Chinese jacket and wearing gold-rimmed glasses, had a friendly smile on his face. Upon seeing Liang Wuxuan, his eyes lit up slightly, and he stepped forward to clasp his hands together, saying, "I am Roche, the President of the Student Council at the Royal Academy of Basic Studies. I've long admired President Liang's reputation."
"Did someone change? Oh, that fellow was here last year, but I haven't seen you before. Are you new?" While arranging some matters at hand, Liang Wuxuan casually responded to his future partner in collaboration, though it seemed her mind was elsewhere.
Since Zhao Chen was also absent, she had a bit more on her plate this time and left some issues to be handled by the Martial Arts Club President, Li Xiao.
"Well, sort of. I joined a year later than President Liang, so I guess that makes me a junior." Roche maintained a gentle expression and spoke in an easygoing tone, showing no signs of being affected by Liang Wuxuan's beauty.
Yang Xiaoyou, who had been somewhat idle on the side, felt annoyed upon hearing this fellow's words. If she remembered correctly, Girl had complained to her about their absence partly because of this new student president, who often found excuses to get close to Feng Lin—something quite irritating.
Moreover, this fellow had some connections with Feng Lin's family. Yes, he was the third son of the current emperor. As for his Han name, it was a result of the reforms after the establishment of the new regime when the royal family sought to appear more approachable by adopting Han surnames as their own power diminished.
Although today's so-called princes were not much to speak of, they were still recognized as members of the royal family legally despite lacking voting rights or military service.
This very reason caused Yang Xiaoyou—who previously felt indifferent towards that decorative royal family—to suddenly lower her impression of them significantly!
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