LRAB #478 - Chapter 478: Too expensive! Purchasing on behalf of others? Blacklisted! Permanently frozen f
#478 - Chapter 478: Too expensive! Purchasing on behalf of others? Blacklisted! Permanently frozen f
"Mr. President, should we… buy them?" Warren asked in a low voice.
"…"
The President gritted his teeth.
North America does buy weapons from other countries, but they are mostly low-tech.
For example, basic ammunition.
It's just that they are too lazy to produce it themselves.
But now…
As the only superpower, possessing the world's most advanced military, they have to buy advanced weapons at a high price.
What would the outside world think when they find out?
North America? Not so strong after all!
Moreover, this is just a medium-light fighter jet, yet it is being sold at such an exorbitant price.
Are they treating North America like a pig to be slaughtered?
"That's not right!"
The Army General frowned, as if muttering to himself, "Intelligence said that this fighter… sells for $120 million!"
Huh?!
The President was dumbfounded.
"Mr. President, so… we're not buying them?" Warren asked.
"Buy!"
The President gave the final answer.
His heart was bleeding.
His teeth were almost crushed.
"How many should we buy? This… is really too expensive!" Warren was on the verge of tears.
"Ha!"
The President suddenly smiled, his face full of smugness: "No one understands these arms-dealing bastards better than I do. They know North America has money, so they deliberately raise the price—we can buy them in the name of our allies!"
Warren and the Army General's eyes lit up.
That's right!
Have to say… the President is quite clever!
…
Hanteng Capital moved to a new company.
Building 2, -2nd floor.
York sat in the boss's chair, browsing the detailed data of the orders received in the past month or so.
France.
20,000 sets of individual equipment, 20 Shakyamuni fighters, plus supporting ammunition—total price of 8 billion euros!
England bought 10 billion euros worth.
Germany 11 billion euros.
The most generous was Dongyang, buying as much as 17 billion US dollars worth.
The above are all big spenders.
In addition, there are many small and medium-sized countries.
In just over a month, after the North American army suffered setbacks in the air force and then fell into difficult ground warfare, York's shop immediately became popular—so far, the total orders converted into US dollars exceed 110 billion.
Money!
Seeing that string of numbers, he felt happy.
"York, long time no see!"
A familiar voice rang out.
"Chen!"
York quickly stood up.
His expression was as resentful as Deng Xiaoyan's last time: "How long has it been since you came over?"
"I haven't been out for two months."
Chen Hao said helplessly: "Just came out, besides Xiang Yan and Shi Dali, you are the first person I've seen—I received a call and came immediately."
"Really?!"
York was very happy.
He especially cares about friendship.
He is the first person Chen Hao saw after 'coming out of seclusion'?
It also means… he is his best friend?
"How is it going?" Chen Hao asked.
Before, just after finishing the call with General Wang, he received a call from York.
North America is here to buy weapons!
So, Chen Hao asked him to greatly increase the price.
A fighter jet that costs $120 million was directly increased to $300 million.
"There's no movement over there." York murmured.
No movement?
Chen Hao's mind raced.
The top leaders in North America are not fools, and after inquiring about the website, they will naturally also inquire about the value.
Selling it to other countries for $120 million, but to North America it becomes $300 million?
"It's likely… the buyer is going to change." Chen Hao said with a strange smile.
"What do you mean?"
Suddenly!
A message came.
It was sent by Dongyang, roughly saying that they felt that the previous order was too small and wanted to add a batch of fighter jets.
"I understand!"
York was furious: "Dongyang, these treacherous and despicable bastards! They are helping North America buy them, right? Because their previous purchases were all at normal prices—damn it! Dongyang must be punished!"
"Then punish them." Chen Hao smiled.
"How to punish them?"
"Like this…"
…
Dongyang, Defense Agency.
Similar to the Ministry of Defense in other countries.
Several high-level officials were gathered in front of the computer, watching the operator communicate.
Previously, Dongyang had already purchased 17 billion US dollars worth of equipment from York.
They just received a call from the White House, asking them to help buy equipment.
How dare they not listen to their daddy?
Suddenly!
A notice appeared at the top of the shop's homepage on the screen.
The general meaning is: Except for the two major agents, all other countries can only purchase equipment for their own country's use. Once they help other countries purchase on their behalf, they will be blacklisted.
Who are the two major agents?
One is He Dayuan.
The other is the old man in the Middle East.
"What does this mean?" Nakatanihara's face changed.
He is the Director of the Dongyang Defense Agency.
Equivalent to the Minister of Defense.
The announcement was just entered, and another paragraph of text appeared afterwards.
'After investigation, Dongyang's purchase of equipment on behalf of North America has violated the rules of this store. Dongyang is now blacklisted.'
Then.
Another paragraph of text appeared.
'Dongyang has been blacklisted, and its 17 billion US dollar payment will also be permanently frozen!'
Pfft!
Nakatanihara almost vomited blood on the spot.
The world was spinning.
He saw stars.
17 billion US dollars… frozen?!
I've only heard of financial departments freezing funds, but a damn online store is actually using the word 'frozen'?
Who gave him the power?!
Why?
This is unfair!
York's shop has a rule—payment first, then delivery.
After all, if an individual sells arms to a country, what if the other party doesn't pay after the goods arrive?
Full payment must be made first!
Didn't He Dayuan get the equipment?
Didn't the big beard also use these advanced equipment to start a war with North America?
Several Middle Eastern wealthy countries were the first to purchase through agents and have already received the first batch of goods.
With success stories in front!
The credibility has been established, and countries are naturally very relieved.
In short, payment first, then delivery.
Dongyang's 17 billion has been fully paid.
But now…
The money is gone, and the goods will not be shipped!
…
White House.
The President is waiting for Dongyang to reply.
The phone finally came, but it was definitely not good news: "What?! Dongyang's payment was frozen? What does that have to do with me? Damn it! Did you think Daddy would compensate you? Did you not eat enough mushroom bombs?!"
The President hung up directly.
Dog thing!
Still want Daddy to pay, you really haven't died before!
Immediately, he personally dialed a certain number: "Blair, my old friend…"
The call was made to the Prime Minister of England.
Dongyang can't be counted on.
Then… find traditional allies to help!
"Don't call me!"
On the other end of the phone, Blair was shocked: "I'm afraid 'York's Shop' will misunderstand!"
That's right!
The shop's name is—York's Shop.
He just received news that York's Shop issued an announcement.
Except for agents, any other country or organization that helps other countries purchase on their behalf will be directly blacklisted.
Dongyang's purchase on behalf of North America has been exposed.
They were blacklisted, and the payment was frozen.
He doesn't want England's 10 billion euros to go down the drain like Dongyang's.
On this end of the phone.
The North American President was dumbfounded.
It seems… no one dares to help North America buy on their behalf!
Should they buy the fighter jets that cost $300 million each?