The train driver in the courtyard

In the past two years, Andrei has had a lot of dealings with the Qianmen Locomotive Depot because he needs to purchase goods. In the past, his visits here were not so grand.

This time, not only were there special cars for transportation, but also foreign affairs personnel accompanying them.

Considering that foreign affairs are of utmost importance, Li Aiguo, though not fully aware of the situation, still made some arrangements.

He personally led several leaders from the studio to the door to greet them.

Several cars with Russian diplomatic license plates sped in from outside and came to a smooth stop at the entrance.

A Russian man in uniform got out of the car, quickly ran to the sedan, and opened the door.

Andrei, dressed in a gray woolen Zhongshan suit and shiny leather boots, got off the car.

Li Aiguo found it hard to believe that Andrei was dressed so formally.

"Hello, Comrade Li Aiguo."

"Hello."

Several leaders in the section had met Andrei and even drunk with him. They originally intended to go up and greet him, but seeing this scene, they all kept their distance.

After a formal exchange of pleasantries, Andrei turned to look behind him and said, "You all stay here. I need to carry out an important foreign affairs mission now."

"Yes!" the well-trained Russians responded in unison.

Li Aiguo led Andrei into the office.

*Smack*, the door slams shut.

"I'm so stuffy, this coat is so thick!" Andrei unbuttoned his collar, took off his hat, and shouted while fanning himself, "Is there anything to cool me down?"

His current nonchalant demeanor is completely different from before.

Li Aiguo seemed to understand what was going on, so he picked up a watermelon, cut it open, and handed it over.

"Andrei, a foreign affairs officer, you'll be able to do whatever you want in any country from now on."

While munching on a watermelon, Andrei said dejectedly, "I didn't want to either. Being the general manager of Andrei Trading Company is so comfortable, with luxury cars and beautiful women, I can do whatever I want. But my uncle doesn't agree. He's worried about me getting into trouble, so he just arranged a job for me in the Foreign Affairs Planning Department."

Although the Foreign Affairs Planning Department does not get involved in specific affairs, it is a very high-ranking position that many outstanding young people cannot reach even after a lifetime of hard work, yet it is so easily assigned to it.

The color over there has faded considerably.

“With your foreign affairs status, even if you cause trouble, the local authorities can’t do anything about it. Your uncle is just looking out for you,” Li Aiguo chimed in.

"So, you've come all this way here for..." Li Aiguo handed Andrei a towel.

Andrei took the towel and wiped his mouth: "It's all because of those big SUVs. The few you sent to our area weren't enough to meet demand; they were all snapped up."

"Just to buy a large off-road vehicle?" Li Aiguo found it strange.

The car factory is now complete and production capacity has been increased.

Andrei had arranged for people to be stationed at the Russian border. With just a phone call and a generous payment, large off-road vehicles would be continuously delivered over.

“Haha, nothing can be hidden from you.” Andrei said in a low voice, “I also need two more special cars, similar to the ones used at the ceremony, the more luxurious the interior, the better.”

Li Aiguo understood; this was specifically intended for important figures.

Andrei was in charge, responsible for communicating with the important figures on the Russian side.

Who exactly is qualified to drive a private car?
The Corn Emperor is one, but who's the other one? The Medal General?
Even if the General with the Medal had a car, he wouldn't dare drive it out now, would he?
This seems no different from the ancient practice of secretly keeping imperial robes.

It's not that the person hiding the dragon robe is courting death, but only by hiding the dragon robe can you let your allies know that you have the strength and are determined to cause trouble.

Only allies will stand by your side.

The situation on the older brother's side seems to be getting increasingly tense.

Li Aiguo didn't ask any questions, but started plotting how to squeeze some money out of his big brother. Manufacturing ride-hailing services is different from manufacturing ordinary cars; it requires approval from higher authorities.

Li Aiguo considered for a moment and asked Andrei to wait two days. Andrei naturally understood Li Aiguo's plan and could also understand his concerns.

"I've been interested in the Great Wall for a long time, but I was always short on time before. This time I'm going to have a proper visit."

Andrei, accompanied by officials from the foreign affairs department, visited the Great Wall, while Li Aiguo reported that important Russian figures needed special vehicles.

The higher authorities quickly gave their approval: "As long as it benefits us, go ahead and do it."

The relationship between this side and the big brother is very delicate now. Although the two sides have already broken off relations, the big brother is still supporting India, but the American family is too powerful.

The two companies often need to stand together.

This time, my boss needs a special car. I can get a good deal, give him face, and make some extra money at the same time. It's a win-win situation.

The matter was of great importance, and the leaders of the First Ministry of Machine Building even intervened specifically in it.

Although the older brother is not as strong as before, his foundation is far beyond ours, especially in oil and gas extraction. Even the United States has to take a backseat.

In the 1970s, the eldest brother, with his unique technology, drilled a well to a depth of 12000 meters on the Kola Peninsula, something the younger family could not do at the time.

Three years ago, we discovered the Daqing Oilfield, which was exactly the time when we needed oil and gas extraction technology and equipment.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the First Ministry of Machine Building wanted to obtain some oil and gas extraction equipment from its elder brother.

"What do you think about patriotism?" A leader from the First Ministry of Machine Building raised this question during a symposium.

"I will obey the organization's arrangements." Li Aiguo originally planned to trade some bombers or something.

Then I thought about it again, and even if he dared to ask for it, his older brother wouldn't dare to give it to him. Oil and gas extraction equipment is still more practical.

"That's settled then. Hmm, let's all work together towards the same goal; many hands make light work." The leader nodded.

“We actually wanted to give this car to our elder brother so that everyone in the family would know that we are still good friends,” Li Aiguo said. “I believe our elder brother wouldn’t treat us unfairly.”

The leader was taken aback for a moment, then quickly realized that this was Andrei's intention.

It would be too embarrassing to say that we're buying special cars for him; he cares about his reputation, so this is a better solution.

The leader led the applause, and the others followed suit. Then the leader said, "Good, that's the spirit we need. Comrade Patriot, the task of manufacturing these two cars is now in your hands."

After the meeting, Andrei learned that his proposal had been approved and gave Li Aiguo a warm hug.

"Patriotic brother, you really made me look good this time."

"That's what happens when we're best buddies."

Li Aiguo led Andrei to the office and asked him what his requirements were for the two special cars.

Our own cars are designed to be dignified and elegant, with practical features and minimal decorations inside.

The people on the elder brother's side love gemstones the most; their largest palace is filled with gemstones, so using gemstones to customize these two cars is the best choice.

The car seats are made of tiger skin, and even the floor mats are tiger skin.

Unlike Europe, where lions are worshipped, Big Brother has a particular reverence for tigers, and even holds tiger festivals in some places.

The yellow tiger-striped seats, paired with colorful gemstones, make the whole car look exceptionally high-end.

The dashboard in front will also be engraved with some reliefs featuring the characteristics of the older brother's ethnic group.

The entire vehicle will use over ten kilograms of gemstones. These things look luxurious, but they are actually very cheap, especially since Li Yunlong recently brought a large batch from South Asia.

Each one was a masterpiece, and no one knew where Li Yunlong got them from; Li Aiguo didn't dare to ask.

(End of this chapter)