1024: Chapter One Thousand and Nine: Business, It’s All Business.
1024: Chapter One Thousand and Nine: Business, It’s All Business.
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Before Gao Yang and the others returned, the results of the indiscriminate bombing on Hamshami were already evident.
Hence, when Gao Yang disembarked from the airplane, the airport’s highest-ranking military officer, Cutler, came to greet him in person.
As for Dani and Farouk, they were so delighted that they could hardly close their mouths.
Gao Yang was promoted two ranks in two days, so it definitely wasn’t possible for him to be promoted again within three days.
Moreover, a further promotion would have made him a Major General, the highest rank in the entire airport.
Even if an honorary rank didn’t hold much value, it was still conferred by the Syrian Army themselves, certainly an acknowledgment.
Even as an honorary title, Cutler would have to salute Gao Yang, so under no circumstances could Gao Yang be raised another rank.
Gao wasn’t concerned about not being promoted in rank, but he knew that with this great victory secured, nobody would be willing or dare to deny him what he wanted.
Because when Cutler greeted Gao, he had already made it very clear that he was congratulating and thanking Gao Yang and the Night Demon Squad on behalf of the “doctor president.”
In any case, with one victory after another, Gao Yang’s status was rising steadily.
Of course, the entire Satan’s rank was certainly on the rise as well.
It was just that Satan was ultimately a Mercenary Group, and it wasn’t possible to bestow ranks on every member of Satan, so all the glory fell on Gao Yang’s head alone.
Speaking of which, the dramatic consequences of this aerial assault were only because Justin had sent an intelligence report—it was information sent by someone from the Victory Front.
Apart from Gao Yang and Justin, no one else knew about it.
Justin’s intelligence was indeed accurate and valuable.
Although there was a small error, that was the result of Badadi not keeping his promise.
Judging solely by Justin’s performance, he had been perfect—the time and the place were spot on—and that was enough.
Returning to his room without even removing his equipment, Gao Yang called Justin immediately.
He hadn’t paid Justin yet.
Justin was never slow to answer calls unless the line was busy.
As soon as Gao Yang’s call rang through, Justin picked up.
“Hello, are you calling to pay money?”
Hearing Justin’s words, Gao Yang chuckled and said, “Yes, I have to pay you, but there was a problem with your information.”
“Oh?
What’s the problem?”
“The time and place you gave were correct; we went there, but only Hamshami was there, no IS people.
I have to admit, it’s not your fault.”
“Badadi didn’t go?”
“He didn’t go.”
“Oh, shit, are you saying my info was worthless?”
“We happened to catch a few IS guys elsewhere and got some facts out of them.
Badadi broke his promise; he didn’t go.”
Justin seemed disappointed as he said, “Fuck, that turns it into useless intel, because you only wanted Badadi’s whereabouts, Hamshami was just incidental.
Fuck, I trust you wouldn’t cheat me, so alright, let’s say this deal is void.”
Justin’s intelligence was indeed valuable, and bargaining wasn’t an option according to the rules.
However, according to the rules, one also shouldn’t pay for useless information.
Similarly, according to the rules, Justin should’ve quoted a price before planning to sell intelligence, and gotten Gao Yang’s agreement before divulging the information.
But because of the urgency, Justin skipped this step, directly disclosed the time and place, and then named his price.
For this alone, Gao Yang couldn’t refuse to pay just because there were errors in the information.
Gao Yang smiled and said, “No, don’t consider it void.
Although we didn’t get Badadi, your information was still not bad and did help me out.
So, since my main target wasn’t achieved, let’s settle on the price for valuable but ineffective intelligence, how about five hundred thousand dollars?”
Intelligence is a peculiar thing, and Gao Yang was offering a price out of goodwill and friendship.
Immediately, Justin burst into laughter and said, “Why do you think I’m so invested in your deals?
Working with you is a pleasure.
Five hundred thousand is good, thanks, mate.
Wait for it; I’m going to keep a special focus on Badadi.
I’ll dig him out.”
Gao Yang chuckled and replied, “I hope you can dig up Badadi soon.
I’m looking forward to it.
Recently, my luck hasn’t been great.
One victory after another, inexplicable victories, but sadly, they are not what I wanted.”
Justin laughed heartily, “You’re saying you’ve had bad luck?
Mate, don’t be too greedy.
Look at what’s become of IS, you’ve disrupted their alliance with the Victory Front, and you’ve taken down top figures one after another.
What more could you be dissatisfied with?”
Gao Yang said in surprise, “You’re well-informed, huh?
You found out about this so quickly.”
“Of course, thanks to you.
In order to find Badadi, I’ve been paying close attention to the situation in Syria.
Tell me, mate, what are you planning to do next?
Continue targeting just Badadi or the entire IS?”
After thinking for a moment, Gao Yang said, “Just Badadi.
I have too many enemies to realistically think about wiping out the whole IS.
I’m not that delusional, my goal hasn’t changed, so wiping out IS isn’t within my consideration.
Speaking of which, do you know the whereabouts of the Iron Madonna, the part in Syria I mean?”