Hong Xing, who had prepared himself mentally, was sought out by others, but instead felt much more at ease. What must be faced, must be faced.
"Mr. Buckley, if you say so, there's nothing I can do. Hongmen has done its utmost to help find the kidnapped ship, but there is no news at present. As an international shipping company, we certainly do not wish to see our customer's goods lost. If, in the end, we are unable to retrieve these goods, Hongmen is prepared for the worst and will compensate Mr. Buckley according to the contract."
"I'm comforted by your words, but mere compensation is not enough to satisfy me. Do you know how much breach penalty I have to pay due to this deal?"
"As a businessman, I naturally understand," Hong Xing answered straightforwardly. "But things don't always go as wished. If the goods are lost and can't be found, what can be done?"
