Chapter 981 Business (1/2)

Li Du was receiving the treatment of an important foreign guest in the territory of this young warlord.

Brother Wolf and Godzilla were by his side at the troop review ceremony. They stood like the golden bodyguards of the protected leaders, as if everything was normal.

Li Du was completely aware that he had no authority or power here.

However, as he stood in front of the troop review, hearing the music played by the troops' band, looking at a black general with a medal, he felt a surge of pride and emotion. He suddenly realized why men craved power.

He had become this emotional as the respected guest of a foreign diplomat. How would he feel as the leader of a great country?

There were very few troops at the ceremony—only about fifty or sixty people in total. The ceremony ended very quickly. After Remonin saluted, they left the mountain top.

Lion Hunter quietly asked, ”Isn't it shocking?”

Li Du nodded sincerely. ”Yes, it was incredible. This will be my favorite experience from my stay in Africa.”

Remonin was pleased and proud to hear this. He said, ”My apologies, Mr. Li. We have very few troops and our weapons are very simple. In fact, please excuse my shabby treatment.”

Li Du was about to return his courtesy. But Remonin changed the subject and said, ”But we have no choice, we have no money. If we had more abundant fundings, I would bring a true flood of steel with my great armed forces. If that happens, I will have you come again and make sure that you feel like a national guest.”

Lion Hunter smiled. ”Did you not discover a diamond mine? With the right channel, getting rich is just a matter of time.”

Remonin gestured them to follow him into his Jeep, and they drove down the mountain road.

The terraced field had many buildings. Among them, there was one big house with Remonin's portrait painted on the side. This was his government office.

The house was not very tall, but it covered a large area. Inside the entrance, there was a hall, and in front of the hall was an amphitheater styled corridor. Several steps above the corridor there was a political discussion hall that resembled one of an ancient Chinese emperor. It had a table, chair, bookshelf, and weapon rack. It seemed like Remonin usually worked here.

Right below the hall were two rows of black troops with arms at their waists, eyes looking straight ahead, and they displayed respectful countenances. It was a formidable sight in the office hall.

Remonin sat on the chair with a leopard skin draped over it. Two lions specimens laid at his sides.

He invited Li Du and Lion Hunter to sit. Glamorously dressed black ladies served them coffee. Then, they stood on both sides to provide service.

After a sip of coffee, Remonin laughed, ”Everything I have here is simple. My treatment of you may be a little less thoughtful than you are used to. Please excuse my lack of hospitality, Mr. Li.”

Li Du said, ”You are too kind, General. This is the best treatment that I have experienced. I am already very impressed.”

Compared to Lion Hunter's mansion, Remonin's campsite, office, and accommodations did seem shabby. However, he had a large group of troops and weapons. With these armed forces, despite where he lived, he would not make anyone feel that he was simple or crude.

Remonin burst into loud laughter. It was obvious that he was very pleased with Li Du's response.

Both sides drank coffee over their casual conversations. Very soon, Remonin went straight to the point. He gazed at Li Du and said, ”Mr. Li, you are a major shareholder of Harry Winston?”