The center of the story revolves around the cunning and all-powerful Nefedov, who effortlessly manages to "get rid of" his "competitor friends". Taking the helm of a huge monopolized business, he sets out to build an oil terminal. In times of energy resource scarcity, this massive project is meant to ensure stability and profitability for a long period. However, it doesn't come without its challenges. There are those who are not pleased with Nefedov's enterprising nature.