Ramas's proposal was both within and beyond Song Heping's expectations.
However, on such a major issue, Song Heping didn't immediately make a decision.
After all, he didn't want to get involved in this kind of confrontation.
Ramas was a military bigshot after all, a real sharp one. He saw Song Heping's hesitation and added, "There are many ways to cooperate. If you're afraid of offending the CIA, we can adopt a proxy model. Like that Russian friend of yours ..."
He turned to Seras, "What's his name again?"
Seras promptly replied to his father, "Ivan, his name is Ivan."
"Right."
Ramas turned back to Song Heping, "He can handle the specifics, and our agreement will be a private gentleman's agreement. Americans won't have any suspicions about Russians working with us. As for how we operate, that can be discussed."
Song Heping said, "I need some time to consider."