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On the way back, Zhou Liming leaned back in the back seat, closed his eyes, and it was hard to tell whether he was sleeping or thinking.

Lu Tong drove the car, carefully observing the leader's reaction through the rearview mirror.

Seeing that her eyelids seemed to be moving, she probably wasn't asleep.

He couldn't help but ask, "Director, are you really going to cooperate?"

When she went to pick up the power of attorney, she thought it was just for case handling.

That's why the bureau intervened and had Sinopec issue a certificate of authorization to purchase goods with its official seal.

It's just a formality, a tool used to extract information.

The reason for issuing a genuine document is to prevent the other party from discovering any flaws.

But just now in the private room, watching the leader and the other party discussing the details of the transaction in detail, it didn't seem like acting.

Seeing that the leader had opened his eyes, he hurriedly added, "I mainly want to figure out the situation, otherwise if Lin Wan sends me a message, there might be a mistake due to the lack of information."

This concern is reasonable, and as a participant, one should naturally understand what to do next.

In case the other party calls to inquire about the situation at Sinopec.

Without a clear understanding of the situation, errors can occur due to information asymmetry.

Zhou Liming glanced at the rearview mirror and asked with a smile, "So, do you think I'm serious?"

Lu Tong pursed her lips, pondered for a moment, and shook her head, saying, "I think you're serious, but it also feels too far-fetched. And why did you use oil to test them? Why didn't we reveal our identities?"

I've always been puzzled by these questions, so I've decided to ask them now.

Zhou Liming sat up straight, and his expression became serious.

After a moment's consideration, I felt it was necessary to let this subordinate know some things.

Otherwise, as feared, errors may occur due to information asymmetry, potentially leading to misunderstandings between the two parties.

He squinted, carefully considering what he could say.

"I can tell you definitively that the deal is real!"

I will report it immediately upon returning.

Once Sinopec responds with a quote, I will contact Chen Huai'an.

However, I suspect that the higher-ups will definitely approve the deal.

They wouldn't refuse having another energy procurement channel.

In addition, the reason I chose crude oil as a test was...

The main reason is that this thing is strictly regulated, and ordinary people simply cannot obtain it.

If he buys it in this world, he can't escape regulation no matter where he is.

Even the United States helps us keep an eye on where deals are happening.

Moreover, do you think 1560 million barrels of crude oil can be transported into the country quietly?

If we really manage to do that, then both customs officials and we can resign!

He is now in a warehouse in the suburbs, and we are monitoring him from all angles.

Surveillance cameras have been installed on roads in all directions.

How could such a large quantity of crude oil be transported into the warehouse without being monitored?

Therefore, as long as there is no record of purchasing this batch of crude oil internationally.

There was no record of it entering the port at customs.

Under our close surveillance, they were able to quietly store 1560 million barrels of crude oil in warehouses.

That confirms my guess.

Chen Huai'an and Lin Wan must have mastered a method to travel to another world!

Moreover, the reason they were able to obtain such a large quantity of crude oil was because they had cooperation with the government there.

Then the nature of this matter has completely changed.

I'm afraid that by then, it will be under the direct management of the central government!

I didn't reveal my identity because I wanted Chen Huai'an to feel at ease and trust us.

It has been more than three months since he first started selling antiques.

However, he kept it a secret and did not report it to the police or notify the government.

I've always bought things privately and through decentralized means.

But when he asked me to help him get his ID card...

It was actually a test, a way of telling me that he had already guessed it.

However, there is a big difference between guessing and saying it.

However, even after guessing our identities, he was still willing to cooperate.

This shows that he is not opposed to it, and even offered preferential treatment to demonstrate his willingness to cooperate.

The reason why such valuable secrecy exists is because we don't want the secret to be exposed.

Perhaps it's for security reasons, or maybe they don't trust us.

Another major possibility is that they fear being controlled and becoming a tool without personal freedom after their secret is exposed.

If this is his biggest concern, then acknowledging his identity will only provoke resistance and rejection.

Therefore, I have decided to cooperate with this tacit understanding for the time being.

Maintaining the status quo will prevent us from becoming too passive.

Whether or not to make it public later depends on instructions from higher-ups.

After listening to the story, Lu Tong nodded with a look of sudden realization.

After receiving the information, what should I do?

My current task is to play the role of secretary well.

However, after thinking for a moment, he immediately reminded her, "Director, if we continue to contact them under the name of a trading company, shouldn't we register a company first?"

Zhou Liming pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "You have a point."

He now claims to be in the trade business, but that's just a fabricated identity.

But now the cooperation is confirmed, and we can't break the ice yet.

If you're going to put on an act, you have to go all the way.

Starting a trading company might actually come in handy someday.

It's very easy to set up a shell company under the guise of national security investigation!

Smiling, he asked, "Xiao Lu, what do you think our company should be named?"

Lu Tong thought for a moment: "Lin Wan and Chen Huai'an's company is called 'Red Star Trading Company,' so let's call it 'Red Flag Trading Company'!"

The "red star" and the "red flag" are a perfect match and also have a profound meaning.

Zhou Liming opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.

I haven't heard such a historically significant name in a long time.

Three minivans sped down the road and drove straight into the headquarters building.

at the same time

Chen Huai'an called a designated driver, who drove the car all the way to the parking space.

He pressed the elevator button: "Wanwan, what do you think?"

Lin Wan stood to the side, her narrowed eyes revealing a thoughtful expression.

"I can now confirm that they are the same group that broke into our home and searched it!"

Zhou Liming is steady and experienced in his work, and given his age and experience, he is unlikely to make any mistakes.

Therefore, it should be Lu Tong who lifted the picture frame on the wall.

Although we kept talking about bags and cosmetics, I could tell she had a specific purpose in mind.

It seems they wanted to subtly inquire about our life trajectory.

Their identities still need further verification.

Chen Huai'an nodded, a look of agreement on his face.

I was mentally prepared to be targeted.

It's just a matter of time.

I initially thought it could be kept secret for six months, but it seems I underestimated the efficiency of the relevant departments.

If they really are government officials, then I can rest assured.

They are not opposed to cooperating with the country; they are only wary of spies.

Chen Huai'an frowned and asked, "Then... are we still cooperating on crude oil?"

Lin Wan raised an eyebrow and smiled knowingly, "Of course we should cooperate. Since they're testing us, we can also use this deal to find out their identities and, as you're concerned, what their attitude is!"