Goodman noticed that Charlie Koch had picked up the phone after it rang once.
This made Goodman's heart skip a beat. Obviously, Charlie Koch had been waiting by the phone. Although Goodman was anxious to deal with this matter, and the whole Gulf Group was in a mess because of this matter, it still took him nearly two hours from the beginning of the arrangement to Manino's execution of Erad and the interrogation of Medel. This was already very fast.
During these two hours, Charlie Koch had been waiting by the phone just to get a result. It could be seen that Charlie Koch had taken this matter to an exaggerated degree.
Of course, Goodman didn't know that Charlie Koch was still on the rescue ship at this time. Although the rescue ship immediately turned back to Hawaii after receiving him, Charlie Koch's plan was to take a plane back to America from Hawaii. However, because the place of the incident was far from Hawaii, it was estimated that it would take at least six or seven hours. Charlie Koch occupied the captain's lounge. He had nowhere to go on the rescue ship, so naturally, he could only stay in the room.
Normally, with how busy Charlie Koch was, it was naturally impossible for him to wait for two hours for a phone call.
Goodman didn't know these details, so he was even more nervous. As soon as the phone was connected, Goodman hurriedly said, "Mr. Koch, this is Goodman! The matter has been investigated clearly, and we have carried out the preliminary processing. I'm calling to report the situation to you. "
Charlie Koch said reservedly, "Go ahead!"
He had made up his mind that if Goodman's handling of the matter didn't satisfy him, he would use all the power of his family to deal a heavy blow to the Gulf Group when he returned to America.
After all, this was the first time the immortal had given him a task. Of course, he had to handle it well.
Goodman hurriedly said, "Mr. Koch, according to our investigation, this matter was instigated by the Gulf Group's Kuacacoalcos branch. However, our person in charge in the state of Veracruz, Erad, is the main person responsible …"
Then, Goodman briefly reported the situation that Manino had investigated to Charlie Koch. Finally, he said, "I have ordered the person in charge of the Gulf Group's Northeast region to personally go to Kuacacoalcos. Erad has now been internally executed. We will deal with all the people involved in this matter one by one in the next few days! Mr. Koch, it's mainly because some local politicians are also involved. If we kill them all at once, it might … "
"Just take care of it!" Charlie Koch was not interested in listening to Goodman's explanation. Moreover, the main culprit, Erad, and the instigator, Medel, had already been executed. As for those trashy politicians, it did not matter if they lived for a few more days.
In fact, Charlie Koch was more concerned about how the Gulf Group was going to get the forgiveness of Huafeng Shipping. He felt that this was what the Immortal was more concerned about. Otherwise, the Immortal could get rid of small fries like Erad and Medel with a wave of his hand. Why would he go through so much trouble?
But Charlie Koch did not bring it up. If Goodman could not think of that, then the Gulf Group deserved to be destroyed.
Goodman was obviously not a brainless person. He knew how to express his sincerity, so after hearing Charlie Koch's words, he immediately said, "Yes! Mr. Koch, we will get rid of all the people involved within the next week! In addition … "
Speaking of this, Goodman pondered for a moment, then continued, "In order to express our apology, in addition to the preferential treatment I previously promised to our friends in Huaxia throughout Mexico and to provide protection for the people of Huaxia, we, the Gulf Group, are also prepared to pay Huafeng Shipping 50 million US dollars as compensation for emotional distress …"
In fact, before Goodman made the call, he had planned to pay 25 million US dollars as compensation. After all, the real estate of Huafeng Shipping was only worth a few million US dollars, and they did not have any substantial losses. Paying 25 million US dollars was already very sincere.
However, because Charlie Koch picked up the phone first, Goodman felt that Charlie Koch attached great importance to this matter, so he doubled the compensation amount at the last minute.
Of course, for the Gulf Group, which controlled a huge amount of drug trafficking resources, 50 million US dollars was only a small amount. If this matter could be settled, Goodman would not feel distressed at all.
After Charlie Koch heard this, he did not say anything. Seeing this, Goodman quickly said, "Mr. Koch, if you think this amount is not appropriate, you can name it. We will do our best to satisfy your request!"
Charlie Koch pondered for a moment, then said, "I will pass on this situation to my friends in Huaxia. As for whether they accept it or not, it is not up to me to decide."
Goodman's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. He always thought that even if Charlie Koch personally handled this matter, at most he would have a very good relationship with the people of Huaxia. But now, listening to Charlie Koch's tone, it seemed that the other party's status was even higher. Although Charlie Koch helped to handle this matter, he did not have the authority to make the decision.
What kind of super big boss was this? Goodman could not help but shudder. In his impression, Huaxia did not have such a powerful person! Even the second and third generations who were very powerful in the eyes of ordinary people were actually just so-so in the eyes of an established American family like Charlie Koch. These people may have a lot of influence in Huaxia, but when it came to the international scene, there were not many who could really speak with authority.
As for the big entrepreneurs in Huaxia, they were rich, but when it came to influence, there was no one more powerful than Charlie Koch.
The more Goodman thought about it, the more terrified he became.
He thought about it and quickly said, "Mr. Koch! One hundred million US dollars! As long as your friends in Huaxia are willing to forgive us, the Gulf Group is willing to pay one hundred million US dollars as compensation! In addition, I promise that from today onwards, there will be no more racist remarks or words against the people of Huaxia in Mexico! We will publicly announce that any racist remarks or actions against Huaxia will be severely punished by the Gulf Group! "
In just a few minutes, Goodman had doubled the original compensation amount of twenty-five million US dollars. This time, he was really scared.
Charlie Koch said calmly, "Fifty million or one hundred million is fine. Money is never the most important thing. My friends in Huaxia don't care about this small amount of money, so you don't have to keep increasing the price."
"No, no, no! Mr. Koch, of course, I know that you and your friends are not short of money, but money is also a way to express our apology. The amount of compensation is also a way to show our sincerity. " Goodman said quickly, "I hope that one hundred million US dollars can let our friends in Huaxia see our sincerity, and I implore you to help us convey the goodwill of the Gulf Group! After all, a black sheep like Erad is only a minority. The Gulf Group has always been full of goodwill to our friends in Huaxia! "
Charlie Koch couldn't help but feel a little amused. A drug gang could actually say such things, describing Erad as a black sheep. Were the other members of the Gulf Group all pure white lotuses? Everyone in the Gulf Group, including Goodman, had their hands stained with blood. How could Goodman not know where the money to sustain their extravagant lifestyle came from?
However, Charlie Koch was not the embodiment of justice, and he had never been interested in eliminating all evil and maintaining world peace. On the contrary, he was an ambitious and ruthless patriarch that was rarely seen in the Koch family in decades. As long as it was beneficial to the family, he would not care whether the means were black or white!
So, Charlie Koch just smiled faintly and said, "Okay! I'll pass on your words! "
"Thank you! Thank you! " Goodman said quickly, "Oh right, Mr. Koch, when we executed Erad, we recorded a video. I also recorded a video myself … I wanted to apologize in person, but I wasn't sure if your friends in Huaxia would be willing to see me, so I recorded a short video first to express my apology to your friends in Huaxia and make some promises. If it's convenient, I hope you can help me forward it to them …"
"No problem!" Charlie Koch said without hesitation. "You can contact my assistant, Pete! He'll give you the email number. "
"Okay! Okay! " Goodman said quickly. "Thank you, dear Mr. Koch, then I won't bother you anymore …"
In fact, the incident today made Goodman break out in a cold sweat, but at the same time, he was more or less looking forward to it. If he could take this opportunity to establish a relationship with the Koch family, then the Gulf Group's future in Mexico would be smoother.
Of course, he also knew that an old wealthy family like the Koch family would certainly not have any connection with the notorious drug gangs, at least on the surface. But it was still possible for the two sides to cooperate in private. To put it bluntly, it was just each taking what they needed.
If this incident could be handled well, maybe the crisis could become an opportunity.
In contrast, the cost of paying a hundred million dollars in compensation for Erad's death, saying a few good words, and sheltering the Huaxia people in Mexico was quite low. In Goodman's eyes, it was not worth mentioning at all.
After Charlie Koch hung up, he immediately used the satellite phone to carefully dial the number that Xia Ruofei left him.
In the past two hours, Xia Ruofei had been staying in Isvatlan.
Zhang Chao settled the brothers who evacuated from Huafeng Shipping in a safe place one by one, and together with the brothers of the Freemasons in Isvatlan, they worked out an evacuation plan. They were also prepared to observe the situation before making a decision.
Huafeng Shipping was definitely going to be destroyed. In Zhang Chao's opinion, Huafeng Shipping might have been razed to the ground by the Gulf Group at this moment.
They mainly wanted to observe how serious the Gulf Group's pursuit of the employees of Huafeng Shipping was. If they were really wanted all over Mexico, then it was necessary for them to find a safe way to leave the country directly.
Although most of these people had lived in Mexico for a long time, and everyone's business foundation was here, nothing was more important than their lives. If it really came to that point, they had to flee decisively.
Xia Ruofei and Luo Qingfeng were both arranged in the same room by Zhang Chao. The conditions here were limited, and they might start fleeing again today, so naturally there was no way to arrange a single room for them.
Compared with Zhang Chao's anxiety, Xia Ruofei was much calmer.
After Charlie Koch patted his chest and promised, he was not worried at all. However, there was no further news from Charlie Koch, so he did not tell Zhang Chao.
Even if he told him, Zhang Chao would not believe him.
After all, in the eyes of Zhang Chao and the others, such a behemoth like the Gulf Group was simply unbeatable.
Although the conditions here were ordinary, there was still Wi-Fi in the room. Xia Ruofei was bored, so he simply took out the tablet from the space. After connecting to the Internet, he began to browse the news and Weibo to pass the time.
When Charlie Koch called in, Xia Ruofei was reading celebrity gossip on Weibo!
The phone rang. Xia Ruofei glanced at the caller ID, put the tablet aside, and answered the phone, "Charlie!"
"Mr. Xia!" Charlie Koch said respectfully, "In accordance with your instructions, I have mobilized the power of the Koch family to express strong anger and reprimand to the Gulf Group as soon as possible. They also urgently conducted an investigation and preliminary treatment. Is it convenient for you to answer the phone now? I will report the situation to you. "
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