Great Power Industry: You're a private company building an aircraft carrier?

A park in the capital city.

At this time of year, spring is in full bloom, and the park is bursting with springtime charm. However, since it's not the weekend, there aren't many people in the park.

A short, pot-bellied businessman walked to the lakeside, rented a small boat, and, using the pedals, entered the wide lake. He then docked at an inconspicuous spot ahead, where a slightly taller, more robust man jumped aboard.

"Mr. Zhang, this is a very tense time. Why did you come here again?" Liu Liankun looked at Zhang Zhipeng with a nervous expression. This guy, on the surface, is a Taiwanese businessman, but in reality, he is an intelligence agent from the other side.

He first recruited Shao Zhengzong, and a few years later, he recruited Liu Liankun.

In recent years, Liu Liankun has been working with exceptional enthusiasm, leaking a lot of intelligence, including this military exercise. Three months ago, he had already leaked the entire plan for the exercise.

The military exercises are not yet over, but the US Navy has already withdrawn 300 nautical miles. This has caused a huge international reaction, and there is jubilation throughout the country. At the same time, the intelligence front has become even more tense.

Zhang Zhipeng's choice to meet him at this time is bound to cause a big problem.

"Shaokang II, your intelligence work has been extremely inaccurate!" Zhang Zhipeng said. "Whether it's the H-6K bomber or anti-ship ballistic missiles, you haven't obtained any intelligence, putting our American allies in a very passive position! The higher-ups are very dissatisfied!"

Their biggest reliance was the US Navy, and what happened? They retreated 100 nautical miles, then 300 nautical miles, and now they're a full 600 nautical miles away. What kind of support is that? If war really breaks out, it'll be too late!

“These action plans were all arranged by them later, and were not in the original plan,” Liu Liankun said. “Even I, the head of the logistics department and ordnance department, didn’t know about them beforehand; only the people who were carrying out the missions knew!”

"Was it arranged later? How could this turn of events have occurred?"

"I heard that an outsider has appeared near the Yellow Tower at Princess Tomb. That person is very suspicious."

"Who?"

"President Qin of Laiyang Group."

Laiyang Group?

Zhang Zhipeng is a Taiwanese businessman, so he naturally understands business matters. In the past year or two, Laiyang Group has become very famous and has done a lot of big things. How could a private enterprise like it get involved in such things?

"The higher-ups have instructed us that once is acceptable, twice is acceptable, but not a third time! You must find out immediately what their next move is."

"This is too difficult. If I'm not careful, I might be exposed!"

"Now, it's time to test you. Our mission has reached its most critical stage. At this moment, you must remember that completing the task is your duty!"

Liu Liankun went ashore with mixed feelings. Back then, because he had no hope of promotion, he made this choice: to betray the country and the army. However, it was not because of any lofty ideals, but simply because he wanted to live a Western life.

Risk his life? Not worth it! But recent events have infuriated them, and they'd rather risk exposing these intelligence agents than not obtain the information!

What should he do?

Liu Liankun walked out of the park, got into his Santana parked nearby, and drove home.

Because I was preoccupied, I was somewhat distracted while driving. When I turned right at the next intersection, I didn't notice a loud bang.

Liu Liankun quickly stopped the car, got out, and his face turned grim.

A Mercedes-Benz W140 traveling straight crashed into his Santana, which was turning right! The W140's right headlight was shattered, and his left door was crumpled in.

In this era, the Santana is considered a luxury car. Although his Santana doesn't have military license plates, it has Beijing plates and often drives recklessly. However, it can't compete with the Mercedes-Benz W14.

In this day and age, anyone who can drive a Mercedes-Benz W14 is either rich or powerful!

Just then, the driver of the Mercedes-Benz got out and looked at the damaged front of the car with great distress: "Hey, how do you drive... Minister Liu?"

The driver actually recognized me?

Liu Liankun was immediately overjoyed. This driver used to be a bodyguard in China, but then disappeared without a trace. It turned out that he had been poached by a wealthy man.

"Hmm, Xiao Deng, where have you made your fortune these past few years?"

"I didn't go anywhere. I just accepted a task from my superiors to be a bodyguard for the CEO of a private company."

The private company CEO accepted the mission! Liu Liankun was even more excited: "Which private company CEO is so influential that he needs your protection, a bodyguard from Zhonghai?"

Zhang Chengzhi smiled and said, "It's from Dongshan Province. I can't say for sure. Minister Liu, you go ahead and do your work. A lot has happened recently, so you must be very busy. I'll just bump my car against a corner and go through insurance."

"Dongshan Province, is that Laiyang Group?"

"Oh, Minister Liu, you actually know about Laiyang Group?"

"Of course! Laiyang Group is amazing. They bypassed our logistics and ordnance department and provided direct support to the troops. That's the power of private enterprises! Where is General Manager Qin of Laiyang Group? I really want to meet him..."

Liu Liankun was unaware of the recent actions because Laiyang Group is a private enterprise and it directly followed the path of private enterprises. Take that target ship for example, it was modified directly in Laiyang Group's shipyard, bypassing the General Logistics Department!

Just then, the rear window of the Mercedes-Benz rolled down, revealing a young face: "Brother Zhang, who is this?"

"General Qin, this is Minister Liu from the General Logistics Department, he..."

Liu Liankun was overjoyed. It was exactly what he wanted! He had been thinking about how to establish a relationship with Laiyang Group, but unexpectedly, a car accident occurred, and the person he hit was none other than President Qin of Laiyang Group!

"You're President Qin? We've really stumbled upon a disaster! President Qin, although your Laiyang Group is a private enterprise, you've helped us a lot, especially with your two recent operations—they've been truly gratifying!"

Liu Liankun smiled broadly: "President Qin, it's quite a coincidence that we met today. I must have a few drinks with you..."

Normally, Liu Liankun would be more shrewd, like an old fox, but now, with the higher-ups pressing him and no other options, he figured he might as well start with President Qin!

"Great! The people I admire most are soldiers. Besides, our Laiyang Group will be doing business with the military in the future, and we can't do without the support of your General Logistics Department. Come on, let's go to a restaurant by the roadside for a drink. Brother Zhang, you handle this accident here! Put it on Laiyang Group's tab!"

"it is good."