"I'm sorry, it was my mistake this time." Kai Rui apologized expressionlessly, with a bit of frustration hidden in his eyes, and his straight back showed his unwillingness. He specially arranged for a few cargo ships to be tested, and no problems were found.
Only then did the most important cargo ship set sail, loading a whole cargo of oil and transporting it to Japan.
Qiu's shipping is not Qiu's main industry, but as a developer in Southeast Asia, Kairui wants to use tourism and shipping as Qiu's main industry here. After all, these two are the most suitable projects for development in Southeast Asia. But
Unexpectedly, after a good start, when he thought everything was going smoothly, something like this happened, causing all his preparations to come to nothing.
"Find a way to solve the problem first, and then return to England to discuss the issue of responsibilities for the mistakes after the problem is solved." Zixuan looked at the report materials Kai Rui handed him indifferently, with a businesslike look.
Although Zixuan did not blame Kai Rui, he could still feel his disappointment from his attitude. Not to mention that Zixuan was even a little disappointed himself. He did not expect such a change. George did persuade him at the beginning,
Let him wait for a while and wait for the Maritime Safety Administration to give a complete cruise report before making a trial voyage. However, he signed a contract with Japan to transport the oil there as soon as possible.
Usually, most of the oil comes from the Persian Gulf in the Middle East. If Kai Rui had not gone to Japan to discuss this huge project in person this time, they would not have been responsible for this batch of oil exported from Southeast Asia so smoothly. Shipping is a
Everyone wanted a share of this hugely profitable business. This time Kai Rui negotiated the deal before others, making him seem to have touched the threshold of success.
"We have contacted George's ship. Our people and goods have been detained by them, and they require us to hand over a billion US dollars in ransom within two days. Someone will take us near the Indonesian Islands.
." Kai Rui clenched his fist, one billion dollars, those pirates were really outrageous, they actually demanded so much ransom.
"Are there any other requirements?" Zixuan asked thoughtfully.
Those who dare to ask for such a large ransom are definitely not ordinary pirates. It seems that they have met an expert this time.
Once a ship of oil is seized, Qiu will have to pay Japan a huge amount of compensation, which will have a great impact on the reputation of Qiu Shipping. Multinational companies like them usually adopt a calm approach to deal with the situation, and this is also the way
It allowed pirates to become more and more rampant.
"I ask you to come with me to pay the ransom." Kai Rui's eyes flashed slightly, as if he had thought of something, and he pursed his lips and said, "I made a mistake in my judgment in this matter. I..."
Zixuan ignored his words, turned around and made a phone call, "Yes, prepare one billion US dollars for me in cash, with continuous numbers, and a tracker implanted."
There was a strange smile on the face of the stern man, as if a lion had seen food, hiding behind a big tree, ready to attack at any time. If you dare to open your mouth to the lion, you must be prepared to be counterattacked.
Kai Rui's face changed slightly. He didn't expect that Zixuan would actually ask someone to prepare so much cash. Moreover, the strangest thing was that based on his understanding of Qiu's liquidity, the headquarters did not have such a large amount of funds unless it was collected from various places.
But this time is not enough, so who is Zixuan talking to?
The only person who can mobilize such a large amount of funds in such a short period of time is Zihao.
Kai Rui pursed his lips, and the only person he could think of appeared in his mind. He suddenly envied their relationship. A large amount of funds could be mobilized with just one phone call. Kai Rui frowned, always feeling confused.
How can people like them trust others so unreservedly?
"Kairui, I'm very disappointed." Zixuan didn't turn around, his voice was cold and distant, "I thought you were mature enough to hand over such a large Southeast Asian branch to your hands, but I didn't expect that something like this would happen.
It’s a big thing. I don’t need your explanation, but you’d better reflect on where you went wrong.”
"Zixuan..." Kai Rui spoke out, but was stopped by Zixuan's look. He smiled bitterly. Yes, no amount of explanations can solve what has happened. The CEO of Qiu's family always disowns his relatives when talking about work.
He won't be given preferential treatment just because he is his cousin, not to mention that he doesn't need his preferential treatment.
He will find ways to make up for the mistakes he makes and take responsibility.
"Finding ways to suppress the news is your strength. I will go with you tomorrow and pray that we encounter pirates who are greedy for money. Otherwise, we will definitely be in trouble." Zixuan said in a deep voice, "
I'll arrange other things."
After saying that, he left coldly without saying anything more to him.
Kai Rui froze, and finally understood that sometimes indifference and ignorance are the best punishments for people. He originally thought that Zixuan would scold him when he came, but he didn't expect that he would just be indifferent and not even look at him.
This feeling was very bad. Kai Rui held his forehead in despair and sat down against the bay window. It turned out that this was how it felt to be despised. He thought he could do it. In fact, he did a good job, at least at the beginning.
, but he didn’t expect that one wrong step and one wrong step would implicate George. He wished he was the one on the boat.
It turned out that George was right. He was too self-centered, stubborn and did not accept other people's opinions. If he had listened to George more, maybe things would not have happened. He was too eager to let people see his ability.
His success is like a blind man who suddenly regains his sight. He can't help but walk under the sun, wishing to take in all the colors of the world, but he never thought about whether his eyes, which have been in darkness for a long time, can withstand the sudden light.
.
"Qiu Kairui, you are indeed good for nothing." He murmured with a wry smile, as if pain was spreading in his chest.
"Master Zixuan." A figure followed. This person was Kai Rui's assistant, named Chen Ming. He wore black-rimmed glasses and looked somewhat rigorous, a standard assistant style.
"Is something wrong?" Zixuan stopped and asked Chen Ming with his eyes.
Chen Ming paused, as if thinking about how to express what he meant. Seeing the obvious impatience on Zixuan's face, he finally had the courage to change his mind and blurted out, "Manager Rui can't be entirely blamed for this.
The evaluation has been done, and the president of these projects has personally reviewed and approved it, right? From the time of the incident until now, the manager has also worked very hard to remedy the situation."
"So? So this is a force majeure factor, so we can't prevent this from happening, so no one needs to take responsibility. Is that what you mean?" Zixuan looked at Chen Ming with a half-smile. In fact, he had been
I don't really like this nerdy assistant, so Zixuan has been looking for a new assistant for Kai Rui. Kai Rui doesn't need an emotional assistant like Chen Ming.
"I...that's not what I meant. I just think that the manager has worked very hard to make amends. The president should at least give him a chance to explain." Chen Ming lowered his head, and the cold light in Zixuan's eyes made him uncomfortable.
He consciously took two steps back. The pressure made him unable to even lift his head.
"I don't accept explanations or excuses. I only look at the results." Zixuan turned around coldly and sneered disdainfully, "What you should do is help him figure out how to suppress the news, not here.
Discuss responsibility issues with me. What's more, you are not qualified."
Chen Ming clenched his fists and stared at Zixuan's back, clenching his fists tightly.
He has always been unworthy of Manager Rui. Obviously they are all descendants of the Qiu family. Why can the president have the power to call the shots and dictate anything to anyone? They have worked hard for a long time on a project that the president just dismissed with a wave of his hand, even
Not giving them a chance to explain, he is like a dictator, not giving them
Anyone has a chance to perform. At least in Chen Ming's eyes, Manager Rui is much more capable than the president. He never thought that the president sent Manager Rui to Southeast Asia to value him. I'm afraid he was sent to test the waters. The so-called leading by example
, Manager Rui is this abandoned pawn, in the eyes of the president, he is dispensable.
Their projects here in Southeast Asia have always been done very well and very smoothly. No one expected that such a big thing would happen. The most hateful thing is that the first thing that Manager Rui thought of was that he could not explain to the president that Chen
Ming simply couldn't tolerate it. They were the ones who worked the hardest, so why were all the credit taken away by the president? Why did the president take back the command right as soon as he came? Chen Ming couldn't get over this unfairness.
Chen Ming often hinted that Manager Rui was hiding his secrets and reserving his strength, and would rebel against the president when he had the ability. Unexpectedly, he was scolded by Manager Rui, but even so, Chen Ming still disliked the president very much. He just
I hate this arrogant man, as if he is so great and doesn't give others a chance, he is simply a tyrant.
"Manager..." Chen Ming walked into the room and saw Kai Rui sitting by the window frustrated. He quickly stepped forward to show concern, "The president is also in a hurry. Manager, don't take it to heart."
Who knew, Kai Rui actually shook his head, "Actually, he was not at fault. The responsibility does lie with me. It was me who did not make a clear assessment. It was me who was focused on gains and losses. It was me who was overjoyed to achieve success. It was me who caused George to be trapped on the boat, not knowing whether he was alive or dead. All of this
It's all my fault."
I have never seen Kai Rui so depressed and sad. Chen Ming stood aside and didn't know what to say. He could only keep rubbing his hands, feeling at a loss.
"Actually, I envy him. No matter when, he is calm and unlike a human being. Danger or temptation are nothing to him." Kai Rui lowered his head and smiled, "He and I,
It's really a lot worse. What nonsense are you talking about, trying to surpass him."
"Manager..." Chen Ming paused, not knowing what words to use to comfort his manager.
"Forget it, let's stop talking and go to work." Kai Rui put away his sad mood, breathed a long sigh of relief, and went back to work.