Selling oil across Libya

Chapter 11 The King in the Wishing Well

When fighting broke out in Tripoli, at the headquarters of Total in Courbeis, Paris, top executives were holding a special meeting to discuss a fax they had received.

"Patrick, I need an explanation."

CEO Christophe de Margeri questioned Patrick Pujan, Senior Vice President in charge of Chemicals and Petrochemicals.

"The night before last, Zawiya Port was suddenly attacked by an unknown force, and we lost contact with Zawiya Port;

We have already invested €1.45 million to control the port of Zawiya;

If we cannot reclaim the port of Zawiya, we will lose not only our initial investment, but also our future interests in Libya.

Puyang didn't care about the fate of the colonel, nor about the situation in Libya; he only cared about the ownership of the port of Zawiya.

"who are they?"

Margery pressed on with further questions.

"It's still unclear!"

Pu Yang also received the fax.

"ha!"

Bertrand de Lanouy, Chairman and CEO of the US division, threw his pen on the table, leaned back in his chair, and sneered incessantly.

"So you mean we spent 1.45 million, but we don't even know who our competitors are?"

Marjari was very dissatisfied with Pujan's work.

"We all know how complicated the situation is in Libya, with at least 14 countries providing funding to various factions in Libya;

It doesn't matter who the other party is; what matters is who is behind them.

This is not just a war for Libyans, it is a war for all of us.

To be frank, Puyan said that the scope of this war has long since extended beyond Libya.

Although Operation Odyssey Dawn was led by France and the United States.

Not only are countries around the Mediterranean involved, but OPEC member countries are also deeply involved.

"In any case, because of your mistake, we are all at great security risk;

I must say, this was an extremely reckless and irresponsible act.

René Chaparz, Vice President of Career Development Management at Senior Management, spoke in a sarcastic tone.

"I receive a hundred of these faxes every day. I don't think they can do it; it's just the idle ramblings of a dying man."

Pu Yang did not take Qin Rui's threat to heart.

"They can fail countless times, but if they succeed just once, we will pay an unbearable price."

Moma Njer, Senior Vice President in charge of African supply and markets, reminded Puyan that a wise person avoids dangerous situations.

"Marsen is preparing for action in conjunction with the military; this time, they have no chance."

Pu Yang was confident.

Operation Odyssey Dawn was under the unified command of U.S. Africa Command, located in Stuttgart, Germany.

France has a command and control center in Lyon for coordination.

Marsen is a retired French Army colonel who works as the security manager at Total.

"Patrick, we only have one chance."

Chapaz hadn't expected Qin Rui's counterattack to be so decisive.

To wage war against a multinational behemoth like Total requires not only immense strength but also extraordinary courage.

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Qin Rui was unaware that Total's counterattack was imminent, and even if he had, he wouldn't have cared.

After sending all the fully-equipped soldiers to Tripoli, the Zawiya garrison was left with only a little over a hundred unequipped soldiers and 62 new recruits undergoing military training.

Soldiers obtained through the system will continuously consume [Evolution Points].

Qin Rui attached great importance to these new recruits, hoping that in the future he could use soldiers he trained to replace the soldiers exchanged by the system, thereby reducing the consumption of [Evolution Value].

Qin Rui hadn't expected that his plan would encounter setbacks so soon after it began.

Among the boys and girls that Mia brought back, there were several couples.

One of the boys, Mahmoud, maintained close relationships with two girls.

Qin Rui would not allow this situation and firmly upheld the colonel's monogamy, demanding that Mahmoud choose between the two girls.

"Tiger, we're truly in love!"

Mahmoud is not making a choice; he wants both.

"Mia, please help us."

Tasnim is one of Mahmoud's two lovers and does not want to be separated from Mahmoud.

"Buddy, this isn't my decision, it's Yuri's decision;"

If you insist on staying together, then you can't stay here; you must leave.

Qin Rui hopes that Mahmoud will abandon his erroneous ideas and make the right choice.

"Tiger, if we try to leave, will they kill us?"

Mahmoud fears that the Numidian Brigade, like other organizations, will ruthlessly crack down on deserters.

No, they won't.

Qin Rui is free to come and go as he pleases; I will never force him.

"Really?"

Mahmoud's eyes shone with an astonishing light.

"Really! I promise."

Qin Rui's smile was playful.

"Can I take my gun with me?"

Mahmoud went further and further.

"Is this your gun?"

Qin Rui was astonished and simply couldn't understand Mahmoud's thought process.

"Since they gave me the gun, then the gun is mine!"

Mahmoud was perfectly justified.

"If you can get them to accept your reasons, then you can take the gun."

Qin Rui finally understood what it meant that "every pitiful person has something hateful about them."

"They don't seem very approachable, Tiger. Help me, you're a good person."

Mahmoud casually gave Qin Rui a "friend zone" card.

"Dude, your life is just beginning. You'll face countless challenges in the future. Are you going to have to seek help from others every single time?"

Qin Rui only helps those who deserve it.

"Tiger, God will never abandon us."

Mahmoud became serious.

Qin Rui was certain that even if he helped Mahmoud, he would not receive Mahmoud's gratitude.

Mahmoud will only be grateful to his God.

"Tiger, please help us."

Almost all the young people rushed over and surrounded Qin Rui.

They almost all held their AK74s in their hands.

Qin Rui found it amusing.

Their guns were out of bullets.

"Wait, guys, do you all want to leave?"

Qin Rui hadn't expected that the Transitional Committee's polygamy system would be so attractive to these young people.

"Tiger, I will never leave unless they restrict my freedom!"

Mahmoud's understanding of "freedom" is completely different from Qin Rui's.

"Tiger, their demands are outrageous! I feel like I'm in jail!"

"We're not even as good as prisoners; prisoners don't have to make their beds!"

"We've been here for two days and haven't received a single penny!"

The young people chattered amongst themselves, their resentment running high.

"Okay, I'll go talk to Yuri, but I can't guarantee it will work."

Since they were willing to die, Qin Rui was willing to bury them.

"That's great, Tiger, you're such a good person!"

Mahmoud thought his "friend card" had worked, and while continuing to give Qin Rui "friend cards," he didn't forget to thank his God.

"Tiger, could you get me some bullets?"

"It would be best to give each of us another car. There are so many cars here; they can't possibly use them all."

"We need to settle the accounts from the past two days!"

Most young people probably think of Qin Rui as a turtle in a wishing well.