Take Arada back to the past

Chapter 825 Transaction Completed
Yang Xiaole waited there for a long time before the phone rang again.

It was Ivanka's.

The other prices were acceptable, but the price of the vodka seemed too high to the other party.

The price of a bottle is 8 rubles, and we want to reduce it to 5 rubles.

A bottle costs 15 on the black market, so he naturally can't calculate it based on the black market price; otherwise, it would be meaningless.

If the other party isn't making any money, why bother cooperating with them?

However, he still didn't agree to the price being reduced to 5 rubles: "I told them that we still have to go through customs to transport the goods here, and it will also cost us to transport the machinery back. 8 rubles is our bottom line. If that's not possible, then we'll find someone else to cooperate with."

We need to fatten these people up, but we can't just listen to everything they say.

A profit of nearly 100% is already quite high.

Moreover, people on the Russian side prefer vodka, and other alcoholic beverages are substitutes they look for when no other alcohol is available.

Vodka sells very well here.

Ivanka agreed upon hearing this.

After hanging up and communicating for a while, they called back, and the other party agreed.

Seeing this, Yang Xiaole hung up the phone.

An hour later, Ivanka returned.

"Sir, the deal has been finalized. The goods have arrived, and they will arrange for someone to deliver the car to the designated location."

Yang Xiaole nodded: "Okay, is the warehouse ready? Have everyone leave. I'll leave the goods here as your start-up capital. I'll also leave you some US dollars later. Within two years, you must clear the barriers in all major industries for me."

Also, for those highly skilled individuals who are willing to leave, I've already given you their benefits. If you happen to find them, keep them for me. Send them to South Africa first, and then secretly smuggle them to Hong Kong Island through certain channels.

Few people have left in the past two years, but some have left as well; those who can stay have stayed.

Ivanka nodded and said, "Okay, I understand. We're already speeding up the process."

Yang Xiaole nodded: "Okay, let's go to the warehouse first."

Seeing this, Ivanka did not leave but made a phone call first.

The warehouse was empty and was originally only guarded by two people, but one phone call transferred them away.

Seeing this, Yang Xiaole led Ivanka toward their destination.

They soon stopped at a huge warehouse outside the city.

Yang Xiaole looked around and nodded slightly: "Not bad! The place is big enough to hold a lot of things. I'll put the things here and have them bring them over as soon as possible. Just put them in the open space behind the warehouse."

Ivanka agreed.

They started calling their own people to come and guard the place, while simultaneously notifying the other party's people to come and transport the goods.

Yang Xiaole stored all the supplies in the warehouse.

Besides the funds used for transactions, there was also some left over, which served as operating expenses for everyone here.

The next transaction will take a few days.

Ivanka's team quickly assembled a portion of themselves.

In the afternoon, someone came to pick up the goods and also delivered the tractor and other necessary items.

There are also some spare parts.

……

The number is still quite large.

For the next few days, Yang Xiaole stayed here and didn't leave anywhere.

I went to the neighborhood once.

This is not near a checkpoint.

The people here live a very hard life.

Many of the things I need are unavailable.

But that wasn't the worst of it. Later on, the ruble depreciated significantly, making it impossible to import food, and a month's salary could only buy one loaf of bread.

This is just the beginning of real suffering.

This reminded him of the time when he exchanged the first set of currency for the second set.

To buy a pound of grain, you need to bring a sack full of money to pay for it; the principle is similar.

But the mainland held firm back then.

The Russian side couldn't hold on, and in the end, the separation collapsed.

……

A few days later, the equipment transaction was completed smoothly.

Yang Xiaole also received his equipment.

It must be said that corruption in Russia is extremely serious, to the point of being blatant.

As long as the accounts can be balanced, there shouldn't be a big problem.

He also knew that these were just small tidbits.

The ruble's purchasing power is currently weak, but not particularly weak, while the Russian bear is currently unable to achieve free currency exchange.

Then the only option is through the black market.

The black market for Russian bears is not very large now.

Most of this money will eventually return to him through the black market.

The exchange rate will be different then.

……

Yang Xiaole looked at Ivanka and gave her instructions.

"I'll be going to Vladivostok in a while. Please keep an eye on things here and do what we agreed on before. I'll be coming here often in the future."

Ivanka agreed upon hearing this.

Upon seeing this, Yang Xiaole and Ivanka took a direct flight to Moscow.

They also left some supplies for Ivanka in the vicinity.

Then Ivanka took a stroll around the southwest of the bear.

The main purpose is to examine Ivanka's arrangements here.

Er Mao.

It is a super region that inherited 30% of the military industry from the Soviet Union.

There are 3594 military industrial enterprises, including core units such as the Antonov Design Bureau (aviation), the Yuzhno-Massachusetts Plant (missiles), the Black Sea Shipyard, and the country's largest alumina plant, with more than 300 million employees.

Later, core enterprises such as the Black Sea Shipyard went bankrupt due to a lack of orders, and the unfinished aircraft carrier was auctioned or scrapped.

How could Yang Xiaole possibly let such an important place slip by?

Many things here will be destroyed in the future.

It would be such a waste to destroy it.

When the time comes, we can move all our belongings back to the mainland without being held accountable; we'll only need to pay a small fee.

As for where these things go, someone will naturally take care of that.

For example, he doesn't need to worry about things like scrapping or explosions.

……

"Life seems much harder for the people here!"

When Yang Xiaole arrived in Nikolayev, he observed the living conditions of the residents and said something.

Ivanka nodded slightly upon hearing this.

"Indeed, the location here is special, and many supplies cannot be delivered here, so prices are much higher than in other places."

Yang Xiaole nodded slightly.

He then asked, "Have you found out who the person I asked you to investigate is?"

The person he was looking for was naturally someone who had been close to the bald eagle back then, and who later orchestrated the destruction of weapons by the two Maos.

Moreover, this guy also promoted the establishment of relations with the mainland.

Upon seeing this, Ivanka immediately said, "We've already found out, he's now..."

I gave a brief explanation of the situation.

Yang Xiaole nodded. He already had a high status; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to be Er Mao's boss.

Although it only lasted a few years.

"Okay, I understand. You need to gradually contact the rest of the people on the list, especially the ones I need. The Life Potion No. 5 I gave you can be used now, but be careful with it."

Well water is a good thing.

It wasn't anything particularly rare for him.

But for others, it's attractive enough.

Ivanka smiled and agreed: "Okay, we've investigated. A leader at the Antonov Design Bureau is hospitalized due to illness, and we're trying to contact them."

Yang Xiaole's eyes lit up: "Great!"

People of this caliber will be of great use in the future.

He couldn't possibly capture everyone by himself, and he would easily be watched globally.

Having someone to cooperate is naturally a good thing.

Unfortunately, we're not at the point where a loaf of bread can buy a girl's virginity yet. Back then, with resources and foreign exchange, you could do whatever you wanted here.

Next, Ivanka took him for a stroll in a nearby city.

He confessed everything he could.

Especially the naval forces here.

Whether or not people can be transported out of here in the future depends on these people.

Making arrangements in advance will save you trouble in the future.

Yang Xiaole felt it was about time, so he flew directly from Kyiv to Vladivostok.

It's not the right time yet.

I'll come back in two years.

……

After getting off the plane, Yang Xiaole quietly went to Suifenhe.

I called Zhang Shaoting from Suifenhe.

"You little rascal, I've been waiting for your call for days. The higher-ups have agreed to what you said, but how to transport the house over is a problem."

Yang Xiaole smiled and said, "Someone will take care of the transportation. I'll go to Harbin first and wait for you there!"

Mudanjiang has an airport, which was opened to the public for both military and civilian use in September of this year.

It's quite convenient for Zhang Shaoting and his group to come over.

It is only about 100 kilometers away from Suifenhe.

It also falls under the jurisdiction of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.

Internal communication is still very convenient.

"Why did you go there? Okay, I got it. You wait here, we'll talk when you get there."

"it is good!"

After agreeing on the terms, he hung up the phone.

Continue to MDJ.

The next day, I took a plane back to Harbin.

He made a phone call, and Zhang Shaoting came to find him with two other people.

……

"Commander Gu?"

Yang Xiaole was also surprised when he saw the group of people who came.

Gu Zhiguo.

Back then, Feng Xue took him back to Beijing through the other party's connections.

Feng Xue was also taken care of by him back then.

I never imagined that after all these years, I would still be here.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. The younger generation hasn't really taken off yet, and they'll probably retire in a few years.

The other person looked at him and laughed heartily: "Comrade Yang Xiaole, I didn't even realize it was you when I heard your name! I didn't expect it to be you!"

"Yes, it's been a long time. And who is this...?"

Yang Xiaole smiled and looked at the person next to her.

Old Gu then began his introduction.

It was Zhou Cheng, Zhang Shaoting's immediate superior.

"Director Zhou, hello!"

Yang Xiaole smiled and shook hands with the other person.

Zhou Cheng smiled and shook hands with him, saying, "Comrade Yang, is what you said true? Buying equipment at half price, and without needing foreign exchange?"

Get straight to the point.

Yang Xiaole smiled and nodded: "Yes! We need some supplies."

It will be even more convenient if Lao Gu comes over.

In any case, border defense matters are now under Lao Gu's jurisdiction.

After everyone sat down, Old Gu finally asked, "So how did you operate it?"

Yang Xiaole then explained the situation.

Old Gu asked in confusion, "But how can we trade if the other side can't see the goods? We don't have export rights, so we can't just send the goods directly to the other side!"

Seeing this, Yang Xiaole smiled and took out a contract, saying, "This is the contract. Your goods can't go to the other side, but they can go to Hong Kong! Once the goods arrive in Hong Kong, hand them over to this company, and the goods can be delivered in advance. All we need to do is clear the checkpoint in Suifenhe."

He had already thought about this issue before.

Prepare the contract in the space.

He also has the company's official seal.

Old Gu and his two companions curiously took the papers and examined them.

"Leather jacket? Canned meat? Vodka?..."

There are many types of lists.

Yang Xiaole nodded slightly: "Yes, that's all. You can collect it as you see fit. Once it arrives, send it to Hong Kong Island and use the import/export ports there."

Old Gu hesitated for a moment, then asked, "What about the price?"

"Just use the domestic price, no need for the ex-factory price."

Yang Xiaole said with a smile.

He doesn't care about the profit margin; even if he gets the factory price, it won't be much cheaper.

During the planned economy era, many businesses operated at a loss.

Therefore, there is some profit margin for essential industrial products.

Old Gu asked doubtfully, "Is there really such a good thing? We're not going to be scammed, are we? Let's hope there don't be any disputes!"

No foreign exchange required, things are half price, and the prices of the goods are still so high.

Only a fool would do something like that.

No shipping fee?
Yang Xiaole chuckled: "Chief Gu, please take a good look at the contract. This contract is signed with Hong Kong Island, so there won't be any disputes. Moreover, the goods can be delivered ahead of schedule. You only need to complete the subsequent handover of the goods. The timeframe is within three years, is that acceptable?"

He then laughed and said, "Actually, this is just an information gap. Who knows if there will be such good things in the future!"

From now on, all goods will be shipped directly to the mainland.

After all, he still holds the identity of someone working on the covert front!
How could someone as large as a bear possibly swallow it by himself?

Moreover, the port in Manzhouli will be opened soon, and there will be many more opportunities for cooperation.

Old Gu and his group pondered over this.

Finally, he said, "I'll have someone review this contract. If there are no problems, then we'll sign it, provided the goods arrive first."

Yang Xiaole smiled and said, "Don't worry about that. As soon as we get news, the package will be sent over immediately."

He then explained the situation.

With Lao Gu around, things will be more convenient.

I reckon Old Gu's military region will also want a share.

It's important to understand that the provincial military region also has many of its own state-owned farms. It's not entirely the territory of the Production and Construction Corps.

Old Gu nodded slightly upon hearing this: "Alright, I'll have someone go check it out. It's lunchtime now, let's go get some food. Let's go to my place."

Yang Xiaole naturally had nothing to be afraid of.

They went out together.

There were cars outside, and the group drove directly into the military compound and went to the small canteen.

……

Yang Xiaole and the three others ate the meal after the food was placed on the table.

The reply wasn't given until the second day.

He signed a contract, and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps also gave him a certificate.

Purely commercial proof.

After everything was settled, Yang Xiaole boarded a plane and left, arriving in Suifenhe.

This is also one of the areas Russell is responsible for.

Following his notification, Russell mobilized hundreds of drivers to transport the goods directly to the interior via back roads.

Naturally, someone will come to pick up the goods.

The atmosphere was a bit tense, but after several trips, all the goods were finally delivered to the mainland.

Russell then led his men away.

As for the border defenses on the Russian side, relations have naturally been taken care of.

……

After Yang Xiaole finished dealing with things here, he boarded the plane to Japan.

(End of this chapter)