While Wu Shutong toiled away in the oil fields of Nigeria, little did he know that satellites were capturing detailed images of his surroundings from above.
To make a strong impression on Charlie, Lord Banks, the patriarch of the Banks family, swiftly acquired Nigeria’srgest vending machinepany. He spent over $200,000 on public rtions, discreetly bribing key figures at the Lagos airport, dock, and station, effectively doubling the number of vending machines in the area.
One crucial bribe of $50,000 was given to the airport manager, who approved the instation of the vending machines.
As a result, Lagos Airport now boasts the highest density of vending machines worldwide. From the airport entrance to the lobby, every check-in counter, and nearly all boarding gates, passengers can find machines dispensing a variety of drinks and travel essentials.<fn7a03> This update is avable on Find★Novel</fn7a03>
With this setup in ce, anyone entering the airport will inevitably be captured by the surveince cameras linked to these vending machines.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">
However, the VIP terminal presents a unique situation as it does not share an entrance with the main airport terminal.
As Mr. Banks prepared to introduce vending machines in the VIP terminal, he sensed a potential mismatch. He reached out to Zara Banks to voice his concerns, saying, “Zara, the VIP terminal offersplimentary catering with a wide selection of drinks and alcohol. Installing vending machines here feels a bit out of ce, like taking off your pants to fart. Do you think we should consult Mr. Wade for approval?”
Zara Banks responded thoughtfully, “Grandpa, while I’m unsure why Mr. Wade wants these vending machines, he did instruct you to maximize their cement. In the case of the VIP waiting area, consider proposing that our vending machines provide free drinks. In exchange, we could add LCD screens to disy ads targeting these wealthy VIPs. The advertising revenue could help offset the costs of the machines.”
“Oh…” Mr. Banks eximed, suddenly enlightened. “This concept seems quite familiar; many paid services online are now avable for free through advertising.”
“Exactly,” Zara replied. “The clientele at the VIP terminal are among the airport’s wealthiest customers, making their attention to advertisements far more valuable than those aimed at lower-ie audiences online. By securing ads from high-end luxury brands, we could easily cover the vending machine costs and even turn a profit. This strategy is both sound and discreet.”
Mr. Banks nodded, a smile spreading across his face. “You young people have such innovative ideas. I’ll reach out to the relevant parties and implement this strategy for the VIP terminal. It will definitely benefit them by eliminating beverage costs.”
“Absolutely,” Zara encouraged. “You need to act quickly to roll this out and expand our operations across other African nations. We must provide Mr. Wade with a favorable oue soon. He values clear rewards and consequences, and winning his approval might lead to greater freedom for you.”
“Agreed,” Lord Banks acknowledged, fully aware that without Charlie’s endorsement, his chances of leaving Madagascar were slim.