Silk Road by Lynda Filler

Author:Lynda Filler [Filler, Lynda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-10-18T22:00:00+00:00

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Dalian, Liaodong Peninsula, China

A Mercedes limousine and a Chevy Tahoe pulled through the security gates of a highly fortified freight yard and parked in front of Number 44 on the waterfront. The moon was absent. A chill wind blew through the corridor as one man and his team brandishing semi-automatic weapons descended from their vehicles. The group of six highly alert armed men slow-walked through the CRRC China Railway construction site at one a.m.

Everything was meticulously placed precisely where it belonged as would be expected in the premier rail car construction company in the world.

The guards and employees were aware that a VIP was present. They’d also been warned to stay out of sight. Anyone caught looking directly into the eyes of Bo Zedong was disposed of on the spot. Seaports teaming with sharks would welcome a tasty midnight feast.

Diesel mixed with burning steel, rotting fish, and old bodies permeated the warehouse space occupied by train number 7747. A team of experts studied the worn blueprints pointing out specific changes that needed to take place before the launch date.

“Oxygen levels must be precise. There’s no room for error. And the outer/inner shell must be sound tight, air-tight, and viable.” Zedong, a Chinese businessman in his forties, turned back to the engineer,

“We must meet the schedule!” Zedong’s demeanor suggested that he wouldn’t hesitate to eliminate everyone on the crew if his orders were disobeyed.

“Yes, of course, Sir.” The diminutive man in a spotless white lab coat bowed slightly.

“You understand the consequences of failure?” Zedong directed at the engineer in charge.

“Yes, sir. Absolutely.”

“The tests have been performed?”

“Yes, we’re unaware of any available technology that can match what we are doing here.”

Zedong motioned to a massive bodyguard, ominously looming less than five feet behind him. Zedong put his hand out, and a briefcase handle was offered.

“Second installment. Balance when we reach our destination with the merchandise in perfect condition.”

The engineer gave another more profound bow and stepped back from China’s number one crime boss. The group turned and keeping their weapons extended in a protective stance around their boss, they returned to their armored limousine.

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