usatvline Chapter 332 Preparing for Receiving the Warship
Chapter 332 Preparing for Receiving the Warship
Since the matter was not settled, Lu Chen sent Shan Zhong Er Jing away. Then he happily waited at home for Xiao Ri to send him money.
The next day, as soon as Lu Chen came back from the construction site, he couldn't wait to pick up the phone and call the manager of Citibank. When the other party answered the phone, Lu Chen got straight to the point and said:
"I'm Lu Chen. I'm calling to check if there's any money coming into my account today."
"Mr. Lu, there is indeed a deposit in your account. It came in this morning, and it is 100 million."
After hearing that Xiao Rizi had really transferred the money in, Lu Chen clenched his fists excitedly. Then he said to the manager:
"Thank you, manager. I'm fine now."
Lu Chen hung up the phone after he finished speaking. After hanging up the phone, Lu Chen began to think about how to spend the money. Lu Chen had said before that in addition to the loan and the payment for goods, he would have about 10 million left.
Now he was about to rent a port, which would definitely cost a lot of money. In addition, he had to completely control the two ships, and the crew on the ships must be his own people, so he had to recruit and train the crew. This would cost a lot of money.
Add to that the maintenance, upkeep, and logistics of the warships. Lu Chen estimated that at least half of the 10 million would have to be spent on this. With this calculation, Lu Chen felt that the navy really couldn't afford it. Take oil for example. Cars are refueled by liters, and ships are refueled by tons. The most common weapon used by the army in war is guns. The most common weapon supplied is bullets. The most common weapon used in war is artillery, and the most common weapon supplied is also artillery shells.
Calculated at current value, one shell can be exchanged for at least a thousand rounds of bullets. No wonder not every country can afford a navy.
Just as Lu Chen was thinking, Hans came to Lu Chen.
"Boss, Aziz has sent us a reply. He told us that we can rent the port, but you have to go and talk to him in person about this matter."
Lu Chen rubbed his head and said unhappily:
"Okay, you arrange it for me. I'm going to the Middle East soon."
"Okay, boss, I'll arrange the itinerary for you right away."
After Lu Chen arranged Hans' affairs, he immediately remembered that Dio had told him that he would introduce a retired naval officer to help him receive the warship. Thinking that the ship would be delivered by Lieqi Shipyard in a month or two, now was the time to ask Dio to help him contact this person.
Thinking of this, Lu Chen immediately picked up the phone and called Dior.
Lu Chen didn't have to wait long before Dio answered the call.
"Lu Chen, are you calling me to tell me that I gave you too much in dividends? It's only a few tens of thousands of yuan. You don't have to call me to thank me."
Dio's smiling voice came out from the microphone.
Lu Chen was a little stunned. What? The dividend was 50,000 more. Then Lu Chen immediately reacted and said to the phone:
"Dio, I feel ashamed for you for saying that. After all, you are the big brother in the circle, and you can afford this little money."
"No, what do you mean? If you think it's too little, just give it back to me. With tens of thousands of dollars, I can buy dozens of cars. It's just right that you give it back to me. I'm planning to change my car."
"Change the car? What car are you going to change? All the cars designed by Ford look the same. Well, if you give me a few hundred thousand, I'll buy you a yacht. Then you can take some beauties with you when you go out to play. Isn't this much better than a car?"
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After bragging and chatting with Dio for a while, Lu Chen started to talk about serious business with Dio.
"Dio, didn't you say last time that you would introduce me to a retired naval officer? Can you call him over to me sometime?"
"Why did you suddenly think of this?"
"I am preparing to receive the warship."
"You are just bragging. How can a warship be built so quickly? You won't receive the warship until next year at least."
Lu Chen quickly explained, "It will be completed next year, but there is not much time left. I have to let the person who receives the boat get familiar with the process and operation first. I don't know how long the person you introduced has been retired. Does he still remember how to drive a boat?"
"Besides, this warship will need several hundred people, so we have to recruit them in advance."
Dio replied: "Okay, when are you free, I'll help you arrange it."
Lu Chen thought about his schedule. He was going to meet Aziz soon, and the trip would take at least a month. When he came back, the two frigates would probably be handed over to him. It seemed that he had to arrange time to meet the person Dio introduced before he left.
After thinking for a while, Lu Chen said:
"Tomorrow, I'll be free tomorrow. Dio, please arrange for me to meet him tomorrow."
"So urgent?"
"I have to go on a long trip in a few days. It will probably take a month for me to come back. My schedule for the rest of the time is pretty full, so I want to arrange this matter as soon as possible."
Dio paused for a moment and then said, "Okay, I'll call him and ask if he has time tomorrow. If he has time..."
Before Dio could finish, Lu Chen interrupted:
"No matter if he doesn't have time, if he's willing to take the job, he can meet with me tomorrow. If not, I'll find someone else."
Dio was speechless after hearing Lu Chen's words. He said:
"Why are you like this? It's not like other people are waiting for you. What if they have something important to do and can't make time to see you?"
"I don't care. Tell him that I'm paying him $2,000 a month and I'm going to hire him until the end of next year. If he's willing, come over tomorrow to talk. If not, I'll find someone else."
"Okay, I'll ask him."
Then Lu Chen talked to Dio about oil extraction. Then Lu Chen hung up the phone.