Demons Beside You (The Demons Beside Me)

Now, several film companies in Hollywood have invited him to play roles.

However, Wang He did not agree.

All are third-tier companies, not even a second-tier company.

And there are no productions above A level.

What Wang He wants to make is not an independent film.

What he needs is business recognition.

Kidnapped made him, now he needs to solidify his status.

So what he needs is a commercial film with hope of success.

Chen Zhao's power and connections are obviously a huge help.

Of course Wang He didn't want to be at odds with Chen Zhao.

…

Once upon a time, Chen Zhao believed that the most difficult profession was that of a doctor.

But now Chen Zhao feels that the most difficult profession is that of a kindergarten teacher.

When Chen Zhao returned home, Portia was already on the verge of collapse.

Chen Zhao's return is simply a beacon of light in a sea of ​​suffering for Portia.

"Boss, you are finally back." Portia burst into tears.

"I've only been out for a long time, how did you end up like this?"

"Half a day? Why does it feel like half a century has passed?"

"Okay, you go and take a rest. I'll call you during lunch." Chen Zhao patted Portia on the shoulder.

Portia rolled her eyes: "Boss, I'm not tired anymore."

"Oh, since you're not tired, then go buy takeout."

"..."

"I'd better go and rest." Portia found a guest room and lay down. She was really tired.

Chen Zhao changed his clothes and leaned in the yard.

A few children were playing in the front yard, and others were on the beach.

This is Chen Zhao's favorite state, doing nothing.

At this moment, a car entered Mingyue Villa.

Laura came with her three children.

"Hi, Laura."

Chen Zhao stepped forward to greet them. After the kiss, he looked at Vera, Ronnie, and Fisher brought by Laura.

“Laura, why are you free to come here today?”

"Johnny went to Europe, and I have to go to Australia on official business tomorrow, so I can't take care of Vera and Ronnie, so I can only send them here to you."

"What about Fisher?"

"Fisher said that Vera and Ronnie were not here and she was alone. After asking Dale, I brought her here too."

"Okay." Chen Zhao shrugged.

The three families know each other well and trust each other.

We both have children, so it is very common for each other to help each other take care of the children.

I wonder if Portia will go crazy after seeing three more children.

Three children had already washed up on the beach.

The three of them are no strangers to this place.

"Stay for lunch."

At the dinner table, when Portia saw the three extra children, she had a look of despair on her face.

Chen Zhao and Laura were chatting animatedly.

"By the way, does Johnny go to Europe for work?"

"It's a matter of work." Laura nodded: "A cargo ship of the Ocean Shipping Company was hijacked in Somali waters. Now the Somali pirates are demanding a ransom of 50 million US dollars."

"Is Johnny in danger?" Chen Zhao asked with a frown.

"He won't go to Somalia. Nothing will happen."

"Not bad." Chen Zhao nodded.

Is Somalia a place for people?

There is no telling when a bullet will be fired from the shadows.

"Where was Johnny's ship hijacked in the Somali waters? I know some pirates who may be able to help." Chen Zhao said.

"Do you know pirates?" Laura looked at Chen Zhao in surprise.

"You know the nature of my job. There have been pirates on my patient list."

"Are you sure the pirates you know can help? Our biggest problem now is not money, but how to ensure the safety of the crew."

Laura's words are not only based on humanitarian considerations, but also of universal value.

It is also related to the future of Sino-Ocean Company.

If a company cannot protect the lives of its employees, the company will become very passive.

"I'm not 100% sure, but there is still hope. Even if it requires negotiation, it is better for pirates to negotiate with pirates than to let Johnny come forward."

Of course, Chen Zhao knew very well that Somali pirates were completely different from pirates in other waters.

Most of the Somali pirates are actually rebels.

And they don't follow the rules, and they have no credibility at all.

Laura hesitated for a long time: “How about you give it a try?”

Laura didn’t have much confidence either.

She certainly didn't want Risfall to take any chances.

But Risfall has always been bold.

Who knows if he will actually go to Somalia.

"Give me the information about the freighter."

After lunch, Laura will leave.

"Chen, I'll leave the matter to you, but don't force it too much. The most you can do is pay the ransom. It's not unacceptable to us."

"I understand." Chen Zhao nodded.

After Laura left, Chen Zhao picked up the phone: "Gulie, do you have anything to do with Somali pirates?"

"That's a group of savages. Why do you ask?" Gu Lie asked doubtfully.

"I have a friend whose freighter was robbed."

"I'm afraid I can't help you. My people and I only operate in the Pacific waters and cannot set foot in the Somali waters."

"Okay, do you have any good suggestions?"

"What advice would you like?"

"My friend is in the shipping business after all, so will there be any future trouble?" Chen Zhao asked.

"Don't worry, those are not even pirates in the conventional sense. They just take advantage of the opportunity. The power at sea is only a few small fishing boats and sampans at most. Next time, just avoid the sea area and go around a few hundred more nautical miles." , those Somali pirates have no choice at all."

…

"Mr. Risfall, it's too risky for you to do this. There is no need for you to come here by yourself."

"No, it's necessary." Risfar is currently in the waters of Somalia.

He was traveling on a modified armed ship.

Risfall's face didn't look very good.

He wanted to know why his freighter was hijacked.

He has some connections with the local rebel government.

Millions of dollars in road money are also given every year.

Therefore, his cargo ships often pass through this sea area, and they have never been in danger, let alone been hijacked.

A few million dollars is not much, but a lot less.

If all the cruise ships under his company choose to go around this sea area, the cost will increase accordingly.

Then the price he needs to pay will be ten times more than these millions of dollars.

He must figure out whether these pirates and the rebels behind the pirates are still worthy of trust and whether they can continue to maintain courtesy exchanges.

This kind of thing is disgraceful after all. As the largest ocean-going company in Europe, if this kind of scandal is exposed, it will be a huge blow to the company's image.

Risfall couldn't tell these things to the negotiating team, so he had to do it himself.