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Desert areas are the places with the largest oil reserves among humankind, without a doubt.

The area's oil reserves account for 61% of the world's oil reserves.

Annual oil production reaches hundreds of billions of barrels.

As oil was discovered in large quantities, countries in desert areas suddenly became rich.

Funds from all over the world are flowing in here continuously.

Oil became black gold and an inexhaustible treasure for the royal family and nobles.

Also because of oil, this place has become a battleground for the two superpowers in the East and the West.

From the 50s to the present, the United States and the Soviet Union can always be seen behind the disputes in the desert area.

In addition to wealth, oil also brings countless hatreds and wars to the desert countries.

The Soviet Union's 100,000-strong army is now carrying out a military invasion here.

The two desert military powers are engaged in a life-and-death war.

The situation in the region has suddenly become tense due to conflicts among multiple parties.

The number of tourists visiting the desert has dropped sharply.

Today, a plane from an island country landed at an international airport in the Emirates.

As one of the largest oil producers in the desert, countless foreigners visit the emirate every year.

The passengers who got off the plane were mainly Westerners and locals.

Among the many passengers, one passenger stood out.

"Konichiwa, sir, do you need a car?"

A taxi driver who has been soliciting passengers at the airport all year round solicits business in his half-familiar island dialect.

Lin Kaifeng nodded.

With the help of the driver, open the trunk and put the luggage in.

Sitting in the back seat of the taxi, Chen Haifeng said in the local language: "Driver, please take me to the King's Hotel. Also, I'm not from Taiwan, I'm from Dragon Country."

"Dragon people?!"

The local driver who was about to drive turned his head subconsciously.

Staring at Lin Kaifeng in amazement.

"Sir, are you kidding me? I heard that Longguo is an ancient and backward country, and its people are not allowed to go abroad. How could you..."

"You said it yourself. You said these were all hearsay. It would be best for you to see with your own eyes whether the Dragon Kingdom is in decline or not."

Lin Kaifeng said calmly: "Please drive."

The driver stepped on the accelerator and started the taxi.

Although they are both Yazhou countries.

The people in the desert area are completely different from those in the island country and the Dragon Country.

The driver would subconsciously think that Lin Kaifeng was a Japanese.

More than a decade ago, island companies and tourists began to appear in the Emirate.

Drivers encounter hundreds of islanders every year.

But this was the first time I met a Dragon Country person.

Due to long-term influence from the West, the desert countries have a stereotyped and prejudiced perception of the Dragon Kingdom.

Never expected it.

One day, I will meet a Dragon.

Half an hour later, the taxi stopped in front of a tall and luxurious building.

The King Hotel belongs to the Emirates Royal Family.

The interior decoration is luxurious and the fees are high.

It is the favorite accommodation place for foreign dignitaries, politicians and wealthy businessmen.

In addition to providing accommodation, it also provides various entertainments.

After spending some time to complete the check-in procedures, Lin Kaifeng stepped into the elevator under the gaze of countless local staff.

It was the first time for everyone to check in a guest holding a Dragon Country passport.

Arriving at the room, Lin Kaifeng picked up the penetrating phone and brought it to the front desk.

Ask their duty manager to come up.

Then, Lin Kaifeng stood in front of the window, quietly looking at the scenery outside.

This tourist city, which will become world-famous in the future, is truly ancient and backward.

The full name of the emirate is the United Emirates.

There are seven branch small countries below.

The King's Hotel where Lin Kaifeng works is located in the Dicheng Emirate, one of the seven small emirates.

The hotels that accommodate foreigners are magnificent, while the rest of the city's facilities appear shabby and desolate.

This situation is not limited to the emirates.

This is almost always the case in desert countries.

More than a hundred years ago, Westerners discovered oil in desert areas.

Decades later, more and more oil was discovered in this area.

Thanks to the numerous oil fields, large and small, the importance of desert areas has become irreplaceable.

Ten years ago, oil fields and natural gas were all controlled by the Western world.

It was not until the outbreak of the Fourth Desert War that the desert countries united.

With an unprecedentedly tough attitude, it took back control of oil from Western powers.

Not only does it control the ownership of the oil fields, but it also controls the bargaining power and export rights of oil.

"Dangdangdang..."

Someone knocked on the door of the room, and Lin Kaifeng walked over and opened it.

A tall hotel staff member in a suit was standing outside the door.

"Hello, sir. I am the hotel manager on duty. How can I help you?"

"Please come in."

Lin Kaifeng turned around and invited the hotel manager to the room.

He opened the suitcase and took out a US dollar and a large square box.

"Mr. Manager, here is 5,000 US dollars. I need you to do something for me."

"After the matter is done, all the money will be yours."

The hotel manager looked greedily at the five thousand US dollars in Lin Kaifeng's hand.

Just because desert areas become rich overnight through oil doesn’t mean that the lower-class people can also become rich.

"Please give me your orders. I will do my best to complete your task."

"I have a gift, and I need you to help me find a way to deliver it to Chief Mustafa."

The hotel manager was shocked when he heard the name Mustafa.

Mustafa is not only the current chief of the Emirate of Di, but also the Minister of Economy of the Emirate.

I am just a hotel manager.

Among ordinary people, hotel managers are definitely considered successful people.

But compared with the royal aristocrats, the hotel manager is just a low-class and low-class character.

"Sir... I'm afraid."

"Ten thousand dollars."

Lin Kaifeng bent down and took out a stack of US dollars from the box.

Looking at the green banknotes on the table, the hotel manager's greed began to occupy his mind.

"Sir, can I see the gift you are going to give to His Highness the Chief?"

Hearing this, Lin Kaifeng took the initiative to open the box, revealing a small electronic device inside.

The hotel manager has taken the device out of the box and is looking at its appearance carefully.

"What is this?"

"A gaming machine with instructions on how to use it."

Lin Kaifeng took out a piece of paper from the box and comforted him, "Don't worry, this is not a dangerous item, and it will not cause any harm to you or Chief Mustafa."

“I am the owner of a business and I am traveling to Dicheng Emirate to open up new business channels for my business.”

"Chief Mustafa is the chief of Di City and an important member of the royal family. If I curry favor with him, my company will be able to do business here smoothly."

"Mr. Manager, do you understand now?"

The hotel manager put the things back into the box, and Lin Kaifeng's meaning was very clear.

It is nothing more than building upper-level connections for the company's local development.