People are watching American TV shows, and they are also watching American-style iaido.

Ding Ze grinned. "Gilbert, if you think that way, you're sorely mistaken."

“I can assure you that it won’t be long before the American government focuses its firepower on you, on Pablo, and on North Valley.”

Gilbert knew Ding Ze to some extent, knowing of Ding Ze's success in Miami and that Ding Ze had connections with the American political world.

therefore.

Upon hearing this, he immediately became serious, a little nervous, and asked, "Why?"

“The reason isn’t complicated. Let me explain the underlying logic to you, and you’ll understand,” Ding Ze said.

Gilbert nodded. "Go on."

"There is only one reason why the American government is targeting you drug lords; all others are false."

"The reason can be summed up in one word: money!"

"You keep sending flour into America and bringing back huge amounts of money... This is tantamount to plundering the American economy and taking America for granted."

"If you were the President of the United States, could you tolerate this kind of thing happening?"

"As for flour killing people and having a high mortality rate, the American government doesn't care. The more addicts die, the happier the government is."

Gilbert paused for a moment.

Did Gilbert consider the reasons Ding Ze gave?

I've thought about it.

I just don't think it will get serious enough for the U.S. government to take real action against them.

“Mr. Ding, you’re exaggerating. How much money do we take from the United States in a year? Just tens of billions of dollars. The U.S. government doesn’t need that much money,” Gilbert said.

Ding Ze laughed, "Gilbert, do you understand the principle of one thing gaining and another losing?"

"As US dollars flow into Colombia and circulate there, Colombia's economic strength will increase over time..."

"America doesn't want to see this situation. You try and see if you can understand it."

Gilbert was taken aback.

The reasoning behind this is really not complicated.

The United States plunders the world, and in order to continue this plundering, it has long-term plans for dealing with various countries...

Gilbert's expression became even more serious. After a moment's thought, he said, "If you make us withdraw from the retail business, won't a lot of US dollars still flow to us? In that case, the US government will still take action against us. What's the difference?"

Ding Ze smiled brightly, "You're wrong. After you withdraw from the retail business, I can guarantee that the US government won't come after you."

"How can you guarantee that?" Gilbert asked.

"Because I will send more US dollars back to America," Ding Ze said with a smile.

Gilbert was dumbfounded, "??????" (End of Chapter)

Chapter 155 Medellín Group, Pablo Escobar

“How do we do it?” Miguel Rodriguez asked.

Ding Ze smiled and said, "This is a business deal between me and the DEA director, so it's not convenient to go into details. But I can tell you something."

"My deal with the DEA director involved two parts: Mexico and Colombia."

"Now, I've finished the Mexican part; only Colombia remains."

Miguel Rodriguez smirked slightly. "If we don't agree, you won't have a deal with the DEA director, right?"

The words had barely left his mouth.

Gilbert spoke, asking Ding Ze, "Pablo and North Valley?"

“My next stop is Medellín, and then North Valley,” Ding Ze replied directly.

“Mr. Ding, you should understand that if we withdraw from the retail business, then everyone else has to withdraw too; otherwise, whoever withdraws will be finished,” Gilbert said.

Ding Ze nodded. "Of course, that's what I think too. In the future, the retail business of flour will only be controlled by the Guadalajara Group."

Gilbert paused for a moment, then said, “Mr. Ding, this matter has far-reaching implications, and we need to discuss it carefully.”

“Alright, then we won’t bother you any longer. We’ll go to Medellin first to see Pablo. Hopefully, by the time I reach an agreement with Pablo, you’ll have made your decision as well,” Ding Ze said, getting up.

“Alright,” Gilbert stood up as well, and then called to Pachu, “Pachu, see Mr. Ding and the others off.”

Pachu nodded.

Ding Ze and his group left the office, went downstairs, and returned to the hotel.

the other side.

In Gilbert's office.

Gilbert and the other three gathered together to discuss Ding Ze's proposal.

Chip was the first to object, saying, "Who does Ding Ze think he is? He wants to monopolize the retail business. Go to hell."

Miguel also objected, saying, "The profit margins for wholesale and retail are too different. In my opinion, we should take this opportunity to keep Ding Ze here. Otherwise, once he returns to America, he will definitely cause a lot of trouble."

Pachu, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, remained silent.

Seeing this, Gilbert was a little surprised and asked Pachu, "Pachu, what's your opinion?"

Pachu exhaled a puff of smoke. "If he really is working with the DEA director, then we don't really have a choice."

Gilbert smiled faintly. "Let me state my position first. I believe that if giving up the retail business can truly ensure our safety in the future, this deal is worthwhile."

Upon hearing this.

Chip and Miguel immediately panicked.

“Gilbert, do you know how much money this will cost us?” Miguel, who was in charge of the accounts, immediately thought of money.

Chip, however, is different...

Chip valued this criminal lifestyle more than money; "Gilbert, if we agree to this deal, we'll become ordinary rich people."

Gilbert shook his head. "What's wrong with being an ordinary rich person, without having to worry about being arrested or even killed one day?"

After answering Chip, Gilbert turned to Miguel, "Actually, Miguel, we won't lose much money."

"There are two reasons. First, Ding Ze said that they will buy whatever goods we have, and since we are the source, we can produce more to make up for the difference between wholesale and retail. Second, once we stop doing retail, many of our current expenses can be completely eliminated."

“You’re in charge of the accounts, so you should be able to figure out the accounts here.”

Miguel was speechless for a moment, then looked at Gilbert for a few seconds. "Gilbert, judging from your attitude, are you really going to agree?"

Gilbert was timid and didn't want to go to jail, much less die.

And then, to be honest...

I've made enough money a long time ago.

It's no exaggeration to say that the four of them could spend all the money the Cali Group has today, even if they spent it all in ten lifetimes.

If I can get ashore this time, I can ensure that I can live a peaceful life for the rest of my days...

Gilbert really wanted to seize it, "Well, provided we get a guarantee that we can be safe."

Chip didn't want to hear that, and laughed, "Gilbert, we're all criminals. He assured you he could break the contract at any time."

“We can ask for more specific assurances, from the government, and more importantly from the DEA. If Ding Ze can provide that assurance, then there’s no problem,” Gilbert said.

Chip shook his head unhappily. "Gilbert, are you really afraid of dying?"

Gilbert's expression turned cold. "We have so much money to spend, of course I'm afraid of dying!"

This back-and-forth created a tense atmosphere in the office.

Pachu didn't like this, so he decisively said, "Alright, Chip, speak properly."

The four continued their discussion.

This deal is, in a sense, enormous, with far-reaching impacts.

Therefore, it's impossible to reach an agreement all at once.

About half an hour passed.

The four ended their conversation.

Pachu and Chip left the office and entered the elevator.

Pachu understood why Chip objected. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Gilbert will most likely agree to the deal. Chip, you enjoy the thrill of this kind of life, perhaps you could change your mindset."

Chip took a deep drag on his cigarette. "What do you mean?"

"Have you thought about how huge the Guadalajara Group would become if Ding Ze really managed to handle this?" Pachu asked.

The truth is, Pachu, much like Chip, also enjoys the thrill of this kind of life and was unwilling to agree to Dingze's deal.

However, the Rodriguez brothers had been kind to him.

He had to stand with the Rodriguez brothers.

So, Pachu had thought about the answer to this question, but he just hadn't put it into practice.

Pachu's reminder made Chip pause for a few seconds before realizing what he meant, "F*** it! That would be the biggest criminal organization in history!!"