Liu Yong changed the topic and continued, "Hey Qiu Yang, have we collected the information on Risheng Ocean Group's 100,000-ton ships yet? Where are they currently and where are they going? I need to know this information."
The sudden question slightly took aback Qiu Yang.
"No, we still need to collect this information, Boss. Why do you need it?
Liu Yong didn't answer his question and instead asked,
"Do you remember what happened to Proton Ocean Shipping Group? I asked for information on several large ships, and soon after, one of them was poked through with a big hole and sank to the bottom of the sea."
Qiu Yang suddenly understood and was overjoyed. "I see. I'll send someone to collect this information immediately."
After returning to his hotel, Liu Yong sat on the sofa and opened his pet panel. The Overlord was sleeping soundly on a massive rock on the seabed.
"It seems like the Overlord is doing well," he thought. "He's grown a lot in just a few days and now weighs close to 90 tons."
He didn't want to disturb the creature's sleep, so he turned off the panel and picked up the phone. "Old Hu, I have a task for you."
Hu Shijun answered, "What's the task, Brother Yong?"
"Buy some fishing nets and iron chains and store them in our warehouse by the sea. Make sure to get longer and stronger nets and thicker and slightly longer chains," Liu Yong instructed.
Hu Shijun agreed, "Got it. I'll handle it immediately. By the way, how's the bidding situation in the capital? We're counting on this one."
Liu Yong replied with confidence, "There shouldn't be any issues. Three days from now, Yanguo Offshore Oil Group will announce the winning bid."
After hanging up the phone, Liu Yong sat back on the couch and thought, "I'm not afraid of Risheng Ocean Shipping Group. This bidding is full of confidence."
Meanwhile, at Yanguo Offshore Oil Group, several high and middle-level executives were discussing the bidding. Leading Vice President He expressed his opinion, "I believe the winning bid should be awarded to either Proton, Risheng, or Universal."
As soon as the discussion about which company to choose for transporting 150 million barrels of crude oil began, someone spoke up,
"These three companies are all good, but I think that Risheng would be the best choice. They have been involved in ocean transportation of crude oil for over a decade, have a large-scale operation, and have a wealth of experience. It would not be a problem for them to handle our 150 million barrels of crude oil."
However, someone else mentioned the price issue: "Their quotation is the highest. Considering the price, I think Proton should be chosen."
Another individual stated their preference for Universal: "Proton is no longer a good option as it is clearly in decline. If we were to give them this business, it would be better to give it to Universal. I have researched this company and they have great potential for development."
The meeting lasted for over an hour with lots of debate, but no decision was made by Vice President He, who was in charge of the bidding process. He listened to everyone's opinions but remained cautious.
He finally spoke up, "Everyone has made valid points. We still have plenty of time. Let's reconvene in two days to discuss this matter further."
Everyone agreed, and the matter was left unresolved for the time being.
After the meeting, a knock was on the door, and Qiu Yang entered the room. He had brought Liu Yong the information he had urgently requested.
Upon reviewing the details, Liu Yong praised Qiu Yang for his efficiency and found the information he received very thorough, including introducing each oil tanker and its current location.
Liu Yong was particularly interested in the oil tankers, indicating which oil group they carried. One, in particular, was about to sail into the Pacific Ocean through the Malacca Strait, while another large oil tanker, with a displacement of 120,000 tons, was floating in the South China Sea of Yanguo, preparing to go to the Middle East to return hundreds of thousands of barrels of crude oil to Yanguo Petroleum Group.
After reviewing the materials, Liu Yong had a clear plan in mind, and he told Qiu Yang to leave the information there, promising to check it in his free time. Once Qiu Yang left, Liu Yong communicated with Overlord through the pet panel, informing him that a task may take two days of hard work.
Overlord was excited and asked, "Boss, what do you want me to do? Just tell me, and I will act immediately."
Liu Yong gave him instructions and shared his plan to teach Risheng Ocean Shipping Group and Luo Maoyuan a lesson.
Liu Yong was angered by the irresponsible words that Luo Maoyuan had spoken about Universal during the bidding meeting.
Liu Yong planned to give them some color and make them pay. The first target was the 120,000-ton ocean-going oil tanker under the Risheng Group sailing in the South China Sea of Yanguo.
As the oil tanker sailed through the vast sea, heading towards the Middle East to collect a full tanker of crude oil, little did the crew know that a colossal snapping turtle was rapidly approaching.
What's more unbelievable was that the turtle held a giant spear, a staggering 20 meters long, in one front paw and a thick, long iron chain in the other.
The turtle, Bawang, was swift, and it didn't take long to catch up to the tanker. Yet, the crew was oblivious to its presence and didn't even consider the possibility of a massive snapping turtle following them. The vessel continued to sail as usual without changing its speed or course.
In the cockpit, Captain Gao Jianwu oversaw the journey with ease, gazing out at the endless sea.
"In just three days, we'll be able to enter the Indian Ocean via the Strait of Malacca," he said, feeling confident and content. As someone who regularly traversed this route, he was intimately familiar with it and at ease with the voyage.
However, little did he know that a potentially catastrophic event was looming. Bawang, with his enormous size and intimidating weaponry, could pose a grave threat to the ship and its crew.
