"Still negotiating. They want a lower price, saying the situation in Tripoli is unstable and cash flow is tight. I set the price at 380 million, they countered with 320 million. The gap is a bit large."
"The bottom line is 350 million," Song Heping said, "No lower. Tell them if cash is insufficient, they can pay with oil or gold, but at an additional discount. Also, transport must be our responsibility, and they just need to receive it in Tripoli."
"Understood. I will continue negotiating," Nura replied.
"Stay vigilant, Nura," Song Heping concluded, "The winds lately feel off, I sense eyes everywhere. Upgrade communications encryption to AES-256, change keys daily. Unless necessary, do not use satellite phones, switch to disposable encrypted phones instead."
"Something happened, Boss?"
"Maybe not, maybe so," Song Heping looked at the deepening night outside the window, "But in this circle, those who survive are those prepared for trouble before it arises."
