118: Solution

"Since that's the case, I think you'll be interested in something else. This is my greatest sincerity."

"Oh?" Xu Ning became interested. "I hope what you're saying is true, otherwise I'll have to leave. I've already wasted quite a bit of time."

He knew in his heart that they didn't have much time left. Soon, more countries and organizations would flood into this region.

He had to secure the ulyanovsk aircraft carrier before then!

Kadeyafu looked at Mr. Xu and said seriously, "Mr. Xu, have you heard of naval guns?"

"Naval guns?" Xu Ning's voice trembled slightly, and his palms were sweating.

"I can provide the design blueprints for naval guns, and even produce them for you."

Xu Ning asked, "So, you have a partnership with the shipyard?"

"We did before, but now..." Kadeyafu's expression darkened for a moment, then returned to normal. "But I believe that as long as the factory reopens, I can definitely re-establish the partnership with the shipyard!"

Xu Ning turned around and looked out the window, pretending to be thinking.

In reality, he had already made a decision, but he just wanted Kadeyafu to underestimate his interest in naval guns.

Xu Ning quickly adjusted his mindset and prepared to enter negotiation mode.

He enjoyed this feeling, as if he had returned to the past when, to run his shop, he often haggled with vendors at the morning market to get better prices for fresh vegetables.

And now, his negotiating targets had become US dollars, oil fields, and weapons.

Xu Ning felt the time was right, so he turned around and said, "Alright, I'm willing to help bring this military factory back to life."

"However, I want to state in advance, if you ever think of betraying me and taking away my shares and control in the future, you'll have to weigh the consequences you can bear." Xu Ning's tone suddenly became serious and firm.

"In short, without my consent, you won't get anything." Kadeyafu swallowed and agreed without hesitation.

He knew that after Uncle Adrian disappeared, Sari's plan could no longer be realized.

But as long as he still owned forty percent of the factory's shares, he would have a say and wouldn't have to worry about the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria lacking weapons.

Furthermore, judging from the attitude of Sun Bo and others before, Xu Ning seemed to be in charge of another large factory.

With him taking over the Malixuefu Factory, long-term profitability should not be a problem, and he could even support the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria through dividends in the future. This was definitely a good option.

Although this was somewhat different from Sari's original intention, under the current circumstances, it was the best outcome.

Kadeyafu ran out to tell Uncle Anbao Lie the good news.

The two workers were also very excited after hearing the news. Without waiting for Security Guard Lie's instructions, they hurriedly ran to the town to tell others the good news.

The Malixuefu Factory was located on the outskirts of the town, and many workers lived there. It could be said that the factory supported the lives of the entire town.

"This is truly great news. Thank you, Kadeyafu." Security Guard Lie said gratefully.

Kadeyafu replied, "No, Uncle Security Guard Lie, you should thank Xu Ning."

Security Guard Lie looked at Xu Ning as he walked in. Although he had many questions in his heart, out of trust in Kadeyafu, he still accepted this person.

Security Guard Lie said in broken chinese, "Xie... Xie Xie..."

Xu Ning smiled and replied in russian, "From now on, we are partners on the same boat. No need to be so polite."

After the meeting, Xu Ning arranged for Zhao Zhide and Xie Biao to handle one matter: converting the US dollars in the account into rubles so that workers' wages could be paid the next day.

These skilled workers were crucial to the factory. They were the core force for the factory's operation. Only by relying on them could this massive industrial machine quickly recover.

Xu Ning hoped to see the complete form of the naval guns as soon as possible, and this could not be achieved without the hard work of the workers.

He also remembered that in the history of his previous life, the decline of manufacturing due to excessive reliance on the financial industry, coupled with the loss of skilled technicians, made it difficult for some countries to even restart basic industrial projects. From this, the importance of skilled technicians was self-evident.

However, as night fell, the news brought back by Zhao Zhide and Xie Biao was like a bolt from the blue, shattering Xu Ning's beautiful vision.

At dusk, Xu Ning gathered everyone again in the office and announced the bad news with a solemn expression.

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked.

"Are you saying we can't pay wages tomorrow?

But Ron and Debbie have already notified all the workers to come to the factory tomorrow. What should we do?" Security Guard Lie asked tremblingly, leaning against the table due to tension.

At this moment, everyone except the security team members was gathered in this small room, with all eyes focused on Xu Ning.

Xu Ning's face was heavy, and he sighed, "That's right. Due to the current traffic control measures, our funds are temporarily unavailable."

We can only get the rubles to pay wages after the control is lifted."

He knew in his heart that this control wouldn't last too long and would likely return to normal in about one or two days.

But he couldn't explain this to everyone because no one would believe him.

Facing the upcoming payday, telling the workers they had to wait a few more days was clearly unrealistic.

"Bang!" Ivanyafu punched the wall angrily. "How long do we have to wait?

One day or two?

Who knows when this damned lockdown will end!"

"I said long ago..."

"Uncle Ivanyafu!" Kadeyafu interrupted Ivanyafu's complaints and ordered him to leave the room.

"If you still remember the task Grandpa Sari gave you, please leave here!"

Ivanyafu glared at Xu Ning and the others, then left angrily.

With the sound of the door slamming shut, silence fell over the room again.

After a moment, Xu Ning broke the silence, "Although the funds are currently unavailable, we still have other ways to deal with tomorrow's problem."

Everyone looked at Xu Ning expectantly, hoping to hear a solution.

Kadeyafu asked, "Mr. Xu, is that true?"

Xu Ning nodded in response. A bold idea appeared in his mind: perhaps the problem could be solved through bartering.

"Bartering?" Everyone looked at Xu Ning in surprise, thinking he must be crazy.

But Xu Ning's expression was very resolute, clearly not joking.

When he heard the news about the lockdown from Zhao Zhide, he was also shocked.

He didn't expect that even money couldn't be used, but since the situation was already decided, he could only accept it and look for a new solution.

While gathering everyone, Xu Ning had been thinking about countermeasures, even walking around the large factory several times.

Seeing the discarded circuit boards and electronic components on the ground, he fell into deep thought.