208: Chapter Two Hundred and Six: Identity No Longer an Issue 208: Chapter Two Hundred and Six: Identity No Longer an Issue Watching Little Donnie lose composure due to missing his father, Gao Yang also felt a pang of empathy because he was reminded of his own parents.
With a long sigh, he patted Little Donnie on the shoulder, after which Little Donnie gave an apologetic smile and said, “Sorry, I’m not very good at controlling my emotions.
That was really rude of me, I truly apologize.”
Gao Yang had realized that Little Donnie indeed wasn’t very good at controlling his emotions.
Whenever he faced setbacks, his face would betray his dejection and disappointment, and when he achieved even a small success, he would beam with joy.
Overall, Little Donnie wasn’t a very sly person, but because of this Gao Yang found himself able to trust him.
If Little Donnie had been a slick operator who never showed his feelings, Gao Yang might have had second thoughts about partnering with him.
Little Donnie wiped away his tears and spread his hands, “My father and mother were good people, although they couldn’t adopt Eliza, they really cared for her.
But after my father’s death, Eliza lost her job.
His passing made her communication barrier even worse, she couldn’t interact with strangers at all.
Despite many treatments by psychologists, there was no improvement, leading to her dismissal.
It’s such a pity because her mental illness had improved a lot under my parents’ care, but all efforts were in vain after my foster father died.
Now Eliza lives with my foster mother, and she is still able to look after her.”
“My father wanted to become a top agent.
As his adopted son, who inherited everything from him, I want to fulfill his wish, and so does Eliza.
Therefore, we’ve decided to fulfill my father’s wish together.
We will definitely establish a defense consulting firm named Donnie Copfield.”
Gao Yang nodded, patted Little Donnie’s shoulder, and said, “I think you will succeed.
Alright, we better catch our plane soon.
So, how much do I owe you this time?”
Little Donnie promptly replied, “Five driver’s licenses for four thousand dollars, that’s the cost.
Plus, Eliza helped you set up personal information in the database, which will be five hundred dollars.
Since it’s our first time working together, I won’t charge for labor and service, just to show my goodwill.
So, you just owe me four thousand five hundred dollars.”
Gao Yang opened his mouth wide, glancing at the people around him, Bob was also dumbfounded and blurted out, “Just four and a half?”
After speaking, Bob immediately covered his mouth, but he quickly put his hand down again and forced a smile, “My father was right; I’m no businessman.
How could I be surprised at getting a bargain?
But I must say, buddy, your fees are way too low.”
Although Gao Yang didn’t say anything, he felt exactly the same as Bob.
The identity issue that had troubled them all for so long could be resolved for just five hundred dollars, which was far less than Gao Yang had anticipated, leaving him somewhat unable to accept it.
Little Donnie smiled and said, “Five hundred dollars because I want to buy some gifts to cheer up Eliza.
You know, many times, people with psychological barriers are like children; they need to be coaxed.
So I had to include this money in the cost, otherwise, this wouldn’t cost a dime.”
Gao Yang shrugged and said, “This is an unexpected outcome.
I’m very optimistic about our future collaboration.
Alright, I’ll pay you four thousand five hundred dollars.
And, thank you for doing us a big favor.”
Gao Yang now firmly remembered Morgan’s words: business is business, don’t mix feelings with business deals.
So no matter how low he thought the price was, he wouldn’t offer to pay Little Donnie more, as a way to express his satisfaction and gratitude, as he might have done in the past.
Gao Yang handed over four thousand five hundred dollars in cash to Little Donnie, and after Little Donnie received the money, Li Jinfang suddenly said, “I heard from Ram that you’re having some financial difficulties?”
Little Donnie was stunned for a moment, then shrugged and said, “Well, yes, but our troubles will soon be over.
Since we’re now cooperating, I’ll quickly find suitable tasks for you, and I’ll also be able to improve my financial situation.”
Li Jinfang nodded, pulled out a stack of cash from his bag, and said in a deep voice, “Take it, this is all the cash I have left, about fifty thousand.
You don’t need to count it, it’s for you and Eliza.”
Little Donnie’s face changed drastically, he looked at Li Jinfang with a complex expression and said, “Sorry, I don’t need charity.”
Li Jinfang looked a bit stunned, scratched his head, and said uneasily, “Don’t get me wrong, I just felt that you and your sister are having a hard time, and I wanted to help out.
Please don’t misunderstand, take this money and buy something for Eliza and your mother.”
Gao Yang smiled and said, “Little Donnie, I hope you don’t misinterpret.
If Toad’s gesture has offended you, I apologize on his behalf.
But Toad had no ill intentions; he was just reminded of his own parents.
He also wants to thank you and your sister for the help you gave us, so this is simply his way of expressing his gratitude.”
Li Jinfang sheepishly took back the money, forced a smile and said, “Foreigners are troublesome, Brother Yang, how should I talk to him?”
Gao Yang shrugged his shoulders and continued to Little Donnie, “Take the money, I actually wanted to do this too.
Since we are partners now, just consider this money as support from a partner.
After all, some funds are needed for the initial phase of the work.”
Little Donnie hesitated for a moment before nodding to Li Jinfang and said, “Thank you, I’ll take this money as a loan from you then.
I’ll deduct it from my commission.”
Li Jinfang pushed the money into Little Donnie’s hand, urging, “No, don’t think of it as a loan.
Look, consider it as money for a gift I’m buying for your sister.
You said she needs to be coaxed sometimes, right?
So just take it as a personal gift from me to her, but you can help me pick it out.”
Little Donnie, with a look of astonishment, said, “You guys really are a bunch of weirdos.
What kind of mercenaries are you?
And by the way, Eliza is not my sister.”
Li Jinfang, puzzled, asked, “Ah, you said she lives with your mother, isn’t she your sister?
Oh, I get it now, is she your wife?”
Little Donnie couldn’t help but laugh and say, “Your way of thinking is really strange.
Why does living with my mother have to mean she’s my family member?
Alright, Eliza is just a friend, and she just happens to love my foster parents.
Right now, the only person who can have a normal conversation with Eliza is my foster mother.
Although I can communicate with her too, it’s still a bit difficult.
Well, actually, I can only guess what she’s trying to say.
Guys, I’m only thirty-one.
I don’t want to get married yet, and as for Eliza, how could she possibly be my wife?
She can’t even manage to go shopping, so how could she possibly get married?”
Gao Yang looked astonished, and Li Jinfang and the others were also incredulous.
Little Donnie, seeing their expressions, said in surprise, “Is this hard to understand?
How could someone with severe communication barriers possibly get married?
They can’t even talk.”
Gao Yang shook his head and said, “No, that’s not it.
Did you say you’re only thirty-one years old, not forty-one or fifty-one?”
Little Donnie, looking frustrated, said, “Of course, do I look that old?
Damn seborrheic alopecia—it’s a huge problem.
If I had the money, I’d definitely need to get denser hair.”
After Gao Yang chuckled, he called out loudly, “Alright, we need to go through the security checkpoint now.
If you have any news, call me on my satellite phone.
It will never be turned off.
Goodbye, Little Donnie.”
After bidding farewell to Little Donnie and as they were going through the security checkpoint, Cui Bo suddenly said, “I like this Little Donnie.
He seems a bit silly, but I’m sure he’s dependable.”
Li Jinfang nodded as well and said, “Right, I like this guy too.
He’s not someone who can hide his thoughts, rather straightforward, which makes it easier to deal with him.”
After chuckling, Gao Yang whispered, “Stay back a bit and keep an eye out.
I’ll go through the security checkpoint first.
If our driving licenses don’t work, I’m sure to be detained.
If that happens, you guys should quickly pull out.
If I’m okay, then you can follow one by one.”
The group did as Gao Yang had suggested, maintaining some distance from him.
Even though Little Donnie had repeatedly assured there would be no problems, they wouldn’t be at ease until they had tried it themselves.
When they saw Gao Yang pass the check on his ticket and driving license without any trouble and smoothly headed to board the plane, they finally relieved.
Their identities were no longer an issue, and at least now they could move freely without always needing Morgan’s help.
Little Donnie was not bragging; despite the security personnel at the airport checking their documents very responsibly, Gao Yang and the others still managed to reach Portland smoothly, experiencing for the first time the convenience that a legal identity brings.
The reason for heading to Portland first was because Gao Yang planned to take Yelena sightseeing in a few places, and there was also a key factor: In case they were detained when disembarking, Portland could be said to be Morgan’s turf, making it easier for Morgan to bail someone out.
Another reason they disembarked in Portland was that Gao Yang and the others were eager to visit the Arilan Morrison Studios.
Although Gao Yang’s super army model EBR could not possibly be made so quickly, the handguns didn’t take as long to produce.
If the handguns were ready, at least they could get acquainted with the handguns they would be using in the future.
Handguns, serving as the last barrier in combat, are not often needed under normal circumstances, but the user’s familiarity with them should be as high as possible.
Generally, when a handgun is drawn, it’s an emergency, and being able to draw and aim more quickly, as well as pull the trigger, could mean the difference between life and death.
The handguns that Jack was making for Gao Yang and the others would surely be their personal sidearms, and there was almost no need or possibility to change them.
For such a weapon that is destined to accompany their entire combat career, treating it with utmost seriousness is never an exaggeration.
(To be continued.
If you enjoy this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast recommendation votes, monthly votes.
Your support is my greatest motivation.
Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)