Chapter 6, Name
The trading location has been reached, and the captain was the first to disembark. After waving to Gao Guang and their vehicle, Gao Guang assisted Arturo in getting out of the car
As they turned around to leave, Gao Guang glanced back and could only see Peter standing motionless behind a pile of combat equipment, staring at them.
It is unclear how the captain negotiated with the intermediary, but they agreed to meet here for the transaction at 6:30 in the morning, so it is indeed time to get up and get to work
This is the first time that Gao Guang has seen the captain up close and without any obstruction. He appears to be in his forties, has a typical Caucasian face, brown hair, and maintains a very good physique, looking quite robust
That is the phone that the captain has been using, and Gao Qi looked at the captain with confusion, asking: "What does 'gave me' mean?"
Peter said with a pleading expression: "Buddy, I admit that the problem was caused by incorrect intelligence. After I received your call last night, I immediately prepared to run away. I can no longer stay in Tijuana. This is all the money I can offer right now. If you think it's not enough, then those supplies are yours. Is that okay?"
Peter immediately said: "Thank you"
I indeed have many questions to ask, and if I ask something inappropriate, please let me know directly, and I assure you I will not ask again
The intermediary named Peter said sternly in Spanish: "Shut up, wait quietly!"
The highlight did not change color, and with a gentle expression, said: "The damned kidnapper broke your ribs, but being alive is what matters."
Therefore, last night, Gao Guang had a good sleep, after all, he had been on a plane for twelve consecutive hours, and then he was kidnapped, experiencing a series of life-and-death events. He wanted to stay up all night with the captain and the others, but he couldn't bear it.
At that moment, the alarm clock on the bedside began to beep incessantly. The cap, who had been soundly asleep just a moment ago, suddenly sat up and quickly reached out to turn off the alarm.
The cap immediately went to open the trunk, and then began to place on the ground one by one the bulletproof vests, rifles, handguns, radios, and other combat equipment that they had worn last night. Seeing the cap's actions, the highlight also started to unload from the vehicle.
The captain extended a finger and shook it slightly, then calmly said: "Now let's talk about your work. I know you are quite curious, so let me put it simply. I run a security company in Los Angeles, and among my clients are some Mexicans. Therefore, I need someone who can speak Spanish to handle this part of the business. Originally, it was Buffalo who was responsible for this, but he has died, and you..."
There is a video on the phone showing the highlights of Sanchez being taken down, which serves as a piece of evidence against him. However, now, the captain has directly handed the phone over to him
After a moment of silence, the captain continued: "There are many people who speak Spanish, but your outstanding performance last night impressed me. Perhaps you lack experience, but I believe you are naturally suited for this line of work, which is why I invited you to join our company"
The captain nodded, and then he looked at Gaoguang and the bottle cap as they unloaded all the equipment, suddenly saying: "How many people do you plan to bring the drug dealer's gun that has killed to that place?"
The captain waved his hand and then smiled, saying: "Oh, there is one more thing I need to tell you. When we are in action, you can only call me by my nickname, not by my name. However, in everyday situations, you cannot use the nickname. My name is Frank Murray; you can call me Frank, you may address me as Mr. Murray, or you can call me boss, but you absolutely cannot call me captain. Do you understand?"
The cap waved his hand impatiently and said irritably: "Hah, Glock is just a tool, not a work of art worth admiring. Put away your gun and get to work."
The captain shrugged and said: "When the boss retired, he handed over the war military group to a jerk to manage, and I disagreed with his philosophy, so I decided to go solo. However, this does not affect my relationship with the boss. Are there any other questions?"
Gao Guang turned his head, only to find that the captain had thrown a mobile phone onto his lap
The captain let out a light sigh and then smiled, saying: "Very well, do you have any questions to ask?"
The captain pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice: "I do not want your equipment, bottle cap, return the equipment to him."
Gao Guang was taken aback for a moment, then reluctantly drew the pistol that was tucked into his waist, removed the magazine, cleared the chamber, and carefully wiped the gun with his clothing several times, also wiping the magazine a few more times.
He picked up his phone from beside the pillow. It was 5:58 AM local time on April 16, 2018, and it was time to get up.
Then Gao Guang couldn't help but say: "Are we just going to leave like this? Won't that intermediary get into trouble?"
The bottle cap opened the door, leading directly to the courtyard, rather than the usual corridor of a hotel. After glancing outside a few times, the bottle cap tilted its head towards the spotlight, prompting the spotlight to push Arturo out of the room
Gao Guang pushed Arturo, who immediately woke up from his slumber, looking at Gao Guang and the bottle cap with a look of panic
Will the highlight be rejected
However, the captain said with a serious expression: "Do not think that the salary is too low; two thousand dollars is the remuneration for engaging in legal work. Since you do not have legal status in the United States, you are working illegally. In this case, a salary of two thousand dollars is already quite high."
Help Arturo up, after all, he has several broken ribs, and it is still somewhat difficult for him to get up by himself
I appreciate your caution and attention to detail, but there is no need to worry too much about Peter. He made a mistake this time, but he is not foolish; he knows which mistakes are permissible and which are absolutely unacceptable. Here, take this.
My mind feels a bit blank, and for a moment I don't know where I am. It seems like I have just had a nightmare, but I can't recall what the dream was about.
Peter did not look like a Mexican; he waved his hand and said with a helpless expression: "I didn't know Sanchez was with the Zetas, really. If I had known, I wouldn't have used this intermediary. I'm sorry that the buffalo is dead, but my business in Tijuana is also ruined because the Zetas will definitely come after me. Man, I have suffered significant losses."
The car window was immediately closed, and Peter ran his hands through his hair, switching to English: "This guy has killed me, well, now it's time to talk about our business"
Gao Guang nodded and said: "I accept a monthly salary of 2,000."
The bills were all in denominations of one hundred dollars. The captain counted out five thousand dollars, one bill at a time, and handed it over with a look of astonishment in his eyes, saying: "Last night we settled the score, and you have no right to share in the profits. However, you helped us resolve a significant issue, so this is a reward from my own share for you. Take it."
Gao Guang feels that there is no problem now, having a powerful backer is certainly a good thing for the boss, as for who this backer is, it is better not to inquire further
The captain coldly said: "Your intelligence is inaccurate, you have caused the death of my brother, and nearly led to our demise as well"
We are now to depart in two vehicles, with the captain's vehicle in the front and the rubber vehicle following behind
It is the former boss rather than the current one, and this former boss is also the captain's supporter. Gao Guang believes that https://www.hetushucom.com can be understood in this way, and from the fact that this former boss was able to arrange for the captain and others to pass through in just a few minutes, it can be seen that this supporter is quite formidable
Only after Arturo and his mother finally boarded the vehicle and closed the door did the captain coldly say: "Peter, it is time to talk..."
Several people got back into the vehicle. This time, the captain and Gao Guang got into one car, leaving only Joy to drive, pulling the carcass of the bison behind.
Two thousand dollars a month, Gao Guang feels that this salary is quite high, but there is nothing to be done; when one is poor, aspirations are limited and vision is narrow
Gao Guang, feeling quite puzzled, asked: "Then why didn't you stay and work for the Warfire Military Group?"
Peter spread his hands and said, "I am sorry, my apologies"
This is not a dream; everything is real. He is currently sleeping on the bed of a motel, and importantly, he is sleeping on the bed of a motel in San Diego.
He turned over and sat up, reaching under the pillow to pull out a handgun. After examining the gun from various angles several times, Gao Guang felt that if he disregarded the part about being kidnapped yesterday, this would indeed be a dream come true.
Until he heard the rhythmic sound of snoring, Gaoguang turned his head and saw the bottle cap sleeping on another bed, and suddenly his mind filled in the blanks.
There are things that cannot be said, Mike Smith was once a mercenary, this is an open secret, and I spent eight years in the war mercenary group, oh, of course, our public identity is PMC
Gao Guang was taken aback for a moment; he had truly not considered the implications of working illegally. Thus, he curiously asked, "So, is it really okay to work illegally? Won't there be any inspections?"
Is he someone who is naturally suited for PMC? Before the highlight, he did not think so, as he was only aware of the existence of this industry but was not truly familiar with it.
Gao Guang, looking bewildered, said: "I apologize, I am a military enthusiast and have a good understanding of the military and weapons, but I do not know much about PMC companies, and is this something that can be discussed?"
Gao Guang thought for a moment, but he could not come up with any questions, so he shook his head. Upon seeing him shake his head, the captain reached for the bag containing the money from the bottle cap and pulled out a stack of banknotes from inside.
The drug dealer's vehicle must be disposed of to avoid detection by the Seta Group, as it is not uncommon for Mexican drug dealers to cross the border and commit murder, even after having crossed the border
Peter sighed, turned around, and opened the car door. He took a plastic bag from the driver's seat and handed it directly to the captain, saying: "The final payment is 50,000, but here is 150,000, buddy, this is all I have."
Opening my eyes, what I see is the ceiling; closing my eyes and then opening them again, what I see is still the ceiling
After yawning for a long time, the cap, awakened by the alarm, looked at the spotlight. After glancing at the gun in the hand of the spotlight, it suddenly asked: "Why are you holding a gun?"
It is a pity that the submachine gun did not fire a single shot
He suddenly realized, and then he immediately said: "Thank you!"
I am willing to offer you this position, but you do not have military experience and cannot undertake combat duties, so as a mere translator, the salary would be... two thousand dollars per month
The bottle cap indicated with a highlight said in Spanish: "Wake up, it's time to get up, the person picking you up will be here soon"
"You were right... those damn kidnappers. Thank God I was rescued"
At this moment, the captain opened the back door of another vehicle and said softly: "The carcass of a bison"
Say
He pretended not to hear and treated the submachine gun in the same manner, wiping the magazine several times before finally placing the gun on the ground
What a touching scene of a mother and child reunion, which brings great comfort to the heart of the onlookers. However, the captain and the man by the car merely observe with indifference, and that man even pointed to the car door, saying: "Get in the car"
The so-called task refers to the handover of Arturo along with the collection of the final payment
Everything has been unloaded. The captain nodded slightly at the pilot and then waved his hand, saying: "Let's go"
Poor Arturo, what he has experienced is truly a nightmare
Last night, Gao Guang spent a long time calming Arturo down, reassuring him that he was safe. However, to prevent Arturo from doing anything foolish again, Gao Guang and Ping Gai had to sleep in the same room as Arturo, watching over him. In a standard room with only two beds, it was certainly not Arturo's turn to sleep in a bed; he could only sleep on the floor
It is very important to clarify who one works for, and this must be asked clearly. However, after Gao Guang inquired, the captain laughed and said: "It is the boss, but he is my former boss. Although he is now retired, we still maintain a very good personal friendship"
Arturo clearly needed a moment to comprehend his situation. After staring blankly at Gaoguang for a while, he slowly sat up and then directly covered his chest, saying, "It seems I have broken a few ribs."
The captain took the plastic bag, opened it to take a glance, and then casually handed it to the bottle cap beside him
Cautiously, he said: "You mentioned calling the boss, so... am I working for you, or for the boss you referred to?"
The woman rushed over, embracing Arturo tightly, tears streaming down her face before she could speak, and Arturo, equally moved, exclaimed: "Mother ... ... "
The captain chuckled and said, "There is no telling how many Mexicans are working illegally in Los Angeles, and California's laws are quite friendly towards illegal immigrants. As long as it is not the FBI or federal police, no one can check your identification documents, so there is no need to worry too much. The only issue is that you cannot apply for a bank card."
Gao Guang sincerely said: "Because I like it, I have never... uh... never held a gun like this before"
Of course not, five thousand dollars is the largest sum of money he has ever seen in his life, and it is also the largest amount he has ever earned, so how could he possibly refuse it? He is not foolish.
At this moment, Arturo seemed to be not so foolish after all
Peter couldn't help but say, "Isn't it unnecessary to be so cautious?"
The captain, along with Rubber and Joy, did not stay at a hotel. Instead, they spent a long time switching and abandoning cars, and ultimately decided to sleep in their own vehicle for the night
Gao Guang immediately took the money, and then, from the bottom of his heart, extremely sincerely and with great trepidation, said to the captain: "I don't know what to say right now, thank you"
The captain said lightly: "The phone card has already been thrown away, you can handle the phone yourself."
However, the captain himself stated, with great enthusiasm, "My boss founded the Warfire Mercenary Corps, a very powerful mercenary group, but now it has grown into a large company with over 3,000 people. Kid, have you heard of it? The Warfire Military Group"
The car did not drive onto the main road, but instead followed a small path, heading away from San Diego. As the scenery outside the window became desolate, Gao Guang saw a car parked by the roadside ahead, with a man and a woman standing beside it.
Gao Guang has many questions, but he just doesn't dare to ask. However, now that the captain has taken the initiative to invite him to ask questions, he must seize the opportunity to inquire.
Before he finished speaking, Arturo lowered the car window and said to the bright road outside: "Thank you, I will ... ... "
The captain closed the car door and then said very seriously: "This is the end of the matter; it will not be disclosed. You may conduct your business elsewhere."