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Zhang Yuan lay on the large double bed in the pool, fountain, and courtyard view room he had specially booked, tossing and turning.

"I paid $8000 a night just to sleep!"

I thought it would be fine.

We found a hotel that wasn't in a high-rise building, but rather a standalone small building.

It was also arranged by the team.

F1 drivers, especially big-name drivers, can all do it.

They run a dozen or twenty races a year and spend half the year living in hotels.

Many people specify the hotel category in their contracts, and some even designate a particular hotel.

He specifically chose a separate small room, with the large bed in the bedroom facing a floor-to-ceiling window.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows are a pool with a small fountain and date palm trees, and you can also see the moon.

Furthermore, there are no idle people around, unlike ordinary five-star hotels where there are other guests upstairs, downstairs, and on the sides.

Not only is it easy to be disturbed, but it's also easy to disturb others.

This place is great; no matter how much trouble we cause, nobody cares.

He had calculated everything perfectly and believed he had a foolproof plan.

We must get everything done before things get complicated.

But who would have thought the Qataris would take it so seriously?

Zhang Yuan is feeling a bit irritable right now, and his temper is flaring up.

You also can't ask a woman with technical skills to solve the problem.

Not only is it not good for his status, but it's also bad for his health.

Moreover, according to the local laws, if they find out you're doing this, you'll really be tied to a tree and whipped!

Zhang Yuan decided that when the team competes in Qatar again next year, he will approach the local person in charge, not as a shareholder of the team.

Every year, a "prince" comes to support the competition.

I have to put some pressure on the Qatar Air Traffic Control Authority!

They even dug out my "equipment," is that appropriate?

Zhang Yuan blew out the scented candle, which contained Arabic spices, from a distance of about two meters away.

The more I smell it, the hotter I feel!
Through the floor-to-ceiling windows and across the fountain, in the room opposite, Liu Qianqian was chatting with her assistant.

He had originally arranged for his assistant to stay in a very remote location.

Now, even though they are only separated by a pool of water, it feels like they are separated by the Persian Gulf.

"Don't be afraid, he's just saying it."

"I won't deduct your year-end bonus." Sisi lay on the bed, gently swinging her legs.

"It's hard to say," the assistant replied.

"You usually have the most contact with him, what kind of person do you think he is?" Xiaolongnu turned over slightly, lying on her side, and propped her head up with her hand.

"Zhang Yuan works very hard." The assistant thought for a moment to avoid losing his remaining year-end bonus.

All I can say is that they tried their best.

He's healthy, cares for actresses, and especially—you can't really say things like that, he's philanthropic…

"She's really working hard," Sisi nodded.

"anything else?"

“I don’t understand most of the things he does, but I know he must have his own reasons.”

"So you don't understand either." Hearing this, Sisi smiled.

Because she often didn't understand either.

That's not my problem.

Otherwise, I'll always seem a bit dull.

"For example, before this trip, Zhang Yuan was acting strangely in the days leading up to his departure, except for work."

“He often walks around the house, and sometimes he holds a bracelet and mutters incantations.”

"Hehehe..." Sisi laughed as she fell onto the big bed, sprawling out in a starfish shape.

"So he gets nervous too."

She thought Zhang Yuan was extremely nervous because he was going on a trip with her.

Actually it is not.

She was in the same situation a few days ago, and she was a little flustered.

He pretended to be calm the whole way.

The original plan was to let him do as he pleased, and to be prepared for a night raid.

But the sight of those three whole hard currencies at the airport completely threw me off.

It's like going to the hospital.

It's normal to be afraid when you're going to have surgery and go to the operating table.

But once you're actually inside, you're going to have to be cut anyway, so once you're given anesthesia, it's not a big deal.

Many people are afraid of going to the dentist.

Because dentists don't use general anesthesia.

You can hear doctors sharpening their scalpels or the sickening mechanical sounds of drills.

You can even smell the burnt smell of your teeth being rubbed by metal.

This is quite frightening; many people can't handle it and become afraid of dental signs after experiencing it.

Just like cats and dogs seeing a pet hospital, they are instinctively afraid.

It's like getting shot.

On the battlefield, he rushed out of the trench and was mowed down by machine gun fire along with his comrades.

You didn't feel scared.

But if a death row inmate is notified that he will be executed at noon, then he shouldn't sleep the night before.

Most death row inmates can't eat much for their last meal. The next day, when they are escorted to the execution ground, no matter if they were gang leaders or powerful figures from other places, they tremble all over and can't walk.

They need someone to help them, or even support them, to move forward.

Liu Qianqian is in a similar situation.

Before, it was okay, a mix of nervousness and excitement, anticipation.

But the moment they saw the "equipment," they felt a sense of oppression, as if they were about to be executed at 3:30 pm tomorrow.

The two girls chatted until midnight before finally drifting off to sleep.

Nothing happened that night, and the next day dawned.

Since we're in the Middle East, we should explore the area.

These days, not many Chinese travel to the Middle East, so the two of them are relatively free and not many people recognize them.

I bought a pure gold amulet for my assistant and bodyguard as an employee benefit.

I bought a set of exquisitely carved coffee pots and top-quality coffee beans to give to Brother Hua and his wife, as they are fond of coffee.

Arabic coffee and Italian coffee differ not only in their preparation methods but also in their ingredients.

Arabic coffee often contains cardamom, saffron, and other spices, which can give it a flavor reminiscent of Wang Shouyi's Thirteen Spices...

Things here aren't exactly cheap, but thankfully there's no consumption tax.

Zhang Yuan took a fancy to a string of pearls, natural pearls, each as big as a peanut.

Even without diamonds, gemstones, or complex craftsmanship, it still costs $10.

If it's a high-end brand, especially a special edition, a pearl necklace can sell for millions of dollars.

Zhang Yuan then understood why a single strand of pearls in Maugham's novel "The Pearl Necklace" cost 5 pounds, and that 5 pounds was in the early 20th century.

"Do you like it?" He pointed to the gleaming light in the display case, which wasn't the dazzling brilliance of diamonds, but rather a warm, jade-like luster.

I had her try it on.

"I really like it, but it's too expensive."

This kind of gentle jewelry suits her temperament quite well.

Because her features aren't the sharp, angular type.

“You can’t keep spending money recklessly. I’ve already asked around.”

"The cost of your plane's round trip alone is over a million."

"The other expenses are also considerable."

"Spending money like this isn't a good habit," she said, frowning.

“Everything has a cost,” Zhang Yuan replied calmly.

"You don't need to worry, I can earn it back."

"And this isn't for you, I'm planning to give it to your mom."

"After all, I told her I would bring her a gift when I left."

"This is far too expensive!" she exclaimed, even more unwilling.

"Hmm..." Zhang Yuan thought for a moment: "Don't get excited or anxious."

"Do you remember a few years ago I told you that I needed you to do something for me?"

It was during dinner with Boss Chen that we discussed things and finally reached an agreement with Huayi.

"I remember," Sisi replied instantly; she really cared.

"This time is similar. I told you before that I need you to do something for me."

"The thing I need to do now is travel with you."

"These are all for you... consider them payment."

"Huh?" Little Dragon Girl tilted her head: "You invited me to play, and you're giving me such a generous reward."

"I'm not a child anymore, why are you lying to me like this?"

"You don't need to say that to ease my psychological burden."

“No, it’s not.” Zhang Yuan spread his hands: “Take it easy for now. In a few days, I will explain the purpose of this trip to you in detail.”

He pulled her along, still half-asleep, and wrapped her in a pearl necklace.

The Arab region is most famous for its handmade textiles.

I also bought her a handmade shawl to protect her neck.

It's flashy, but very expensive, costing over $3.

I also bought an Arabian rug.

The price of this thing is unpredictable.

It is made of cotton, linen, wool, and silk.

Prices range from several thousand to tens of millions.

The kind that costs tens of millions are antiques with a history of several hundred years, and they are usually made of pure silk.

Most people buy them to hang up at home as decorations.

Zhang Yuan bought a pure wool coat, decorated with a little bit of silk and gold thread, which cost around 10 US dollars.

"Take this home, you can use it to roll around on the floor."

"You're the one rolling around on the ground," Liu Qianqian retorted.

After shopping, the group enjoyed some local lamb skewers.

It's not the kind of chunks of meat you find in China; it's minced meat skewered and seasoned with lots of spices.

The taste was alright, but it still wasn't as satisfying as large chunks of meat.

Unlike many girls who are pretentious, Xiaolongnu doesn't eat salads out regularly.

She ate the meat openly and quite happily.

"You don't need to buy me a gift or a return gift."

When the other person mentioned that they wanted to buy him some things as well, Zhang Yuan replied.

"Your presence here is the greatest gift."

When Sisi heard this, she even stopped cutting the meat with her knife.

A little touched.

The assistant standing nearby thought to himself, "My boss is really going all out to pick up girls!"
They're throwing money around like that; anyone would be stunned. And not only are they throwing money around, but their attitude is also exceptionally sincere.

There's bound to be a guide that suits you.

Liu Qianqian isn't easily swayed by "money offensives," which is an advantage of having a wealthy family background, being raised in luxury, and having broad knowledge.

She won't be fooled by a man's small favors, a cell phone, or a ring.

However, if the east side is dark while the west side is bright, and physical resistance is high, magic resistance will be low.

Her emotional needs are actually slightly higher than those of the average person.

Despite my best efforts to persuade him, I still managed to buy him a carved incense burner and a set of six different scented incense sticks as a return gift.

The price wasn't that expensive, and the sentiment was quite good.

Zhang Yuan tried it at the hotel, but after smoking it, he felt it tasted exactly like the local lamb skewers...

However, the "turbaned gentleman" I encountered in the local shopping mall also seemed to have this smell.

Could this be the "scent of money"?
They left the oil tycoon's territory carrying large bags and small packages.

After another few hours on the plane.

It circled the sea and flew along the coastline.

Because if you go in a straight line, you'll pass through the Gulf of Aden. It's okay with Ethiopia on the other side, but Somalia is right below.

The warlord era was chaotic, with constant infighting.

Upon landing, the local guide took everyone to the local national park.

During that time, I waited for a while for the bodyguard, Brother Long.

He contacted a friend he knew from Hong Kong who now runs a security company in Africa and works as a bodyguard for the local Chinese community, and got him a set of equipment.

Two pistols and more than thirty bullets.

The area is heavily armed; if something really happens, a knife won't be of much use.

Seeing this, Zhang Yuan suggested that it would be better to directly hire your friend's security company to provide protection.

Brother Long shook his head.

"A friend is a friend."

"But when it comes to money, it's unclear whether a friend is still a friend."

Zhang Yuan nodded, understanding the situation.

When Chinese people travel abroad, the most vulnerable are other Chinese people.

Kidnapping, murdering fellow countrymen... Of course, they don't consider you a fellow countryman, just a "piglet".

Those who do this kind of thing the most are "our own people".

You only let your guard down when you consider him one of your own, a friend.

And then... they died without even knowing how they died.

Brother Long kept his pistol cocked the entire time, only with the safety off.

It can be fired with a simple push of the finger when needed.

Zhang Yuan felt that he was being a bit too cautious, but that was a good thing.

His caution allows him to relax.

Tanzania's national parks consist of three parts: Serengeti National Park, where the Great Migration of wildebeest takes place; Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where black rhinos can be seen; and Tarangire National Park, where elephants congregate.

It's called a park, but it's actually just a vast, boundless grassland.

It's as big as three or four imperial capitals!

Therefore, visitors must travel by off-road vehicle to view the exhibits, and there will be black men armed with Type 56 rifles accompanying and protecting them in the park.

Although this is an animal sanctuary, it is mostly inhabited by animals.

Brother Long carries a gun, but he's only guarding against people.

The black man carries a gun, but he's also protecting himself from people.

Brother Long was trying to prevent Uncle Hei from turning against him.

The black man was there to protect against poachers.

The Great Migration of East African zoos takes place in June and July each year.

It's the end of the year now, and everyone has finished migrating; it's time to rest.

Therefore, you can see wildebeest and zebras gathered in groups or scattered around.

But why do animals migrate in large numbers?
In search of food, rainwater.

And also, to reproduce!

So no matter where the off-road vehicle is parked, the scenery is similar.

"Wow, so many big horses!" The car stopped, and Sisi jumped out, took her camera, and aimed it at the animals.

But before she could even take the picture, she withdrew her hand.

The camera shows dozens of zebras, with a dozen or so on other people's bodies.

Wow, a big lion!

She saw the Golden Lion King and wanted to go up to him, but the black man shook his head repeatedly and mumbled something in his tongue.

Didn't understand.

But Zhang Yuan understood the gesture.

"People say lions are mating. If you disturb them, you might get scratched."

"Oh..." She quickly jumped back into the car.

A moment later, a herd of gazelles appeared, running and leaping.

She told the driver to speed up and chase after the person.

But when the gazelles stopped, they rode each other again.

Sisi reluctantly put down the camera.

"Did we come at the wrong time?"

They're all mating, how can I film that?
Zhang Yuan shook his head: "No, we've come at just the right time!"

Animals all behave this way, so we shouldn't go against nature; it's okay to join in appropriately.

Little Dragon Girl glanced at him sideways.

Don't you have anything else to do?
Zhang Yuan helplessly spread his hands.

The greatest instinct of living beings is to reproduce; I just want to fulfill my duty as a human being.

This is the noblest thing.

She loves watching animals and can spend half a day watching them.

Breathing in the natural air of the wilderness and feeling the vibrant life seemed to have relieved most of the long-standing depression that had been weighing on her heart due to setbacks in her career.

The change from the concrete jungle to this unchanging grassland evokes a profound shift in my state of mind.

Humans cannot remain confined to narrow spaces indefinitely.

Enduring the pressures of survival and work, and sleeping in a cramped space surrounded by four walls, any living being would become depressed over time.

But modern life is just so "against human nature".

Zhang Yuan also felt that this place seemed to be a world completely opposite to China.

The Chinese believe that human will can overcome nature and change the world.

The people and things here are simply drifting along, letting nature toss them around.

People who live in big cities all the time will certainly appreciate this completely different scenery.

It's unreasonable to prevent others from developing their own natural scenery just so you can enjoy it yourself.

Soon, at the shouts of the black man, the vehicle came to a stop.

Brother Long reached down to his lower back.

But the black man completely ignored him, jumped out of the car, and walked towards the compatriots who were clearing the way.

"What's wrong?" Zhang Yuan asked the scenic area translator.

"There seems to be something."

"Is there any danger?"

The translator shouted a few questions, and the black man waved in response.

"There's no danger, just a bit bloody."

Upon getting out of the car and approaching, I realized it was the carcass of a black rhinoceros.

This animal is critically endangered, with 10% of the world's remaining population residing in national parks.

The head of the corpse had been mostly removed.

This is what poachers do.

Rhino horn.

High-priced handicrafts and premium medicinal herbs.

Moreover, the rarer it is, the more valuable it becomes.

The situation is even worse for black rhinos.

The most valuable are the even rarer white rhinoceroses.

One of the key ingredients in Angong Niuhuang Wan is rhinoceros horn.

But later they stopped allowing it, so they substituted buffalo horns.

That's why Angong Niuhuang Wan could sell for hundreds of thousands of yuan a few decades ago.

But collectors know that this stuff is all hype.

Is it really worth buying to save someone's life?

It's more effective to spend hundreds of thousands at the hospital.

But rarity is good, regardless of whether it can save a life.

What I have that you don't, that makes me powerful.

Many of these collections are simply for the sake of vanity.

Moreover, once any medicinal herb is labeled with the word "aphrodisiac," it's doomed.

This isn't just a Chinese phenomenon; white people are even better at it.

In the early years, when colonists first arrived in Africa, they claimed that mummies could enhance male virility.

British and French gentlemen eat this stuff...

He caught the Pharaoh and showed off to him!

A century later, it was said that radium could cure diseases, and the white gentleman took it all.

As a result, even after death, their coffins could be filled with lead; otherwise, the surrounding land would have been ruined.

Zhang Yuan looked at the rhinoceros carcass.

Not only was the large horn dug away, but the small, tumor-like horn behind it was also taken.

Uncle Hei also said that their park would proactively saw off the rhinoceros horns and destroy them in a centralized manner to prevent poachers from killing rhinoceroses.

But is this over?

No.

Poachers kill hornless rhinos!
This way, they won't waste time tracking down hornless rhinoceroses.

They're quite efficient...

After hearing this, Liu Qianqian hugged her arms and trembled.

How cruel!

"Humans are so cruel to animals for the sake of profit."

Zhang Yuan shook his head after hearing this.

"Do not."

"Humans are most cruel to their own kind when it comes to profit!"

The two looked at each other.

Both of them had encountered malice from humans.

This moment, just like that moment... (End of Chapter)