571: Chapter 566 Intelligence Trading 571: Chapter 566 Intelligence Trading Friend of Nature regarded Gao Yang’s words as accepting his proposal, which excited Friend of Nature greatly.
Although Gao Yang never admitted any connection with the Green Terror Organization, Friend of Nature always treated him as the man he was looking for.
Despite Gao Yang’s continuous denial, Friend of Nature insisted on presenting his demands.
The scene was odd and humorous, but most importantly, it showed how much Friend of Nature truly trusted Justin, completing what was hardly a negotiation by talking to himself.
Friend of Nature snapped his fingers excitedly and said, “Very good, your approval makes me feel great.
Although it’s regrettable that we can’t fight side by side, I’m still happy to follow in your footsteps, Mr.
Ram.
I must say, you are truly a monumental figure.”
Gao Yang simply stopped speaking, realizing denial was futile and it was better to stay silent.
At this point, Friend of Nature stood up, laughing, “Sorry, please excuse me for a moment.
Since we have reached an agreement, it’s time to dine.
I’ll go inform the waiter to serve the meal, please wait a moment, I’ll be right back.”
Once Friend of Nature left jubilantly, the room fell into a momentary silence.
After a while, Justin let out a long sigh, “Honestly, I think your decision to keep a distance from Friend of Nature is wise.
A man like him, doing such things, is tantamount to seeking death.
I’m glad to see you rejected him.
This situation is the best outcome.
Oh, damn!
The name Friend of Nature is really awkward.”
Gao Yang shrugged and asked, “Tell me, how much money did you deceive him out of?”
Justin shook his head repeatedly, “Would you call it deception?
My friend, if you are not that person, then I would be deceiving him.
Although I have no evidence, I know you are that person, so I’m not deceiving him.
So, this is just a very typical, common intelligence trade.”
Gao Yang gave a wry smile, “Alright, then how much money did you make from this intelligence trade?”
“Not too much, one million Euros.”
Gao Yang whistled, “Just to meet me and have a meal with him, and you earn one million Euros?
Buddy, you make money too easily.”
Justin shrugged, “It might seem like that on the surface, but you have to know the effort I put in behind the scenes.
Though it took just a few phone calls, I spent many years and a lot of money to build my current intelligence network.
If you take all that into account, one million Euros really isn’t much—it’s an honest price.
Believe me, there really aren’t many intelligence professionals as capable and dedicated as I am.”
Gao Yang just smiled and stayed silent, while Justin placed his hands on the table, tapping it rhythmically, “Taking this opportunity, I believe we might have the chance to make a few deals.
I know you have significant dealings with a Maritime Security Company in the Gulf of Aden.
I can tell you, those British are about to make a move.”
Gao Yang frowned, “What are they planning to do?”
Justin gestured as if counting money, laughing, “Intelligence has to be paid for.
I have already given you a free piece of intelligence in South America, and just now the topic was free for you, but for further specific intelligence, please make a payment.”
Gao Yang without hesitation asked, “How much?”
Justin smiled, “One hundred thousand US dollars.”
One hundred thousand US dollars wasn’t much, so Gao Yang immediately said, “Okay, I’ll give you the money, now tell me what they are planning?”
Justin perked up, “Excellent, that’s our first deal completed, a good beginning.
I think in the future, we will frequently have business dealings.
Now to the matter at hand, the British can’t tolerate anyone competing with their business, especially now that your business is performing better.
So, the British plan to disrupt this situation.
However, they have chosen not to act at sea but on land instead.
They have formed a team, are taking control of some pirates on land, then targeting the ships under your company’s protection specifically.
The information is very reliable, and the British have already started implementing this plan.
That’s it.”
Gao Yang frowned, “Is that all?
What specific plans do they have?
When are they planning to act?
Where?
How many people?
What equipment?
To what extent will they go?
Are they planning on a deadly showdown, or just looking to scare someone?”
“My friend, one hundred thousand US dollars will only get you one hundred thousand US dollars worth of intelligence.
To learn more, you of course need to continue paying.
Want to know more?
No problem.
All your questions can be answered for a package price of one million US dollars.
Pay the money, and I can tell you everything you want to know.”
Justin looked very handsome as he smiled, but upon hearing Justin’s words, Gao Yang just wanted to punch him hard in the face.
Gao Yang complained, “One million US dollars?
You might as well just go rob someone.
Even flipping a CIA spy isn’t worth that much, is it?”
Justin shrugged and said, “Flipping a spy sometimes doesn’t even require two thousand dollars, really, believe me, it’s happened more than once.
If it weren’t for the fact that paying so little would damage my reputation, on one occasion I could have recruited an intelligence agent from Greece with just a hamburger, though I eventually gave him two thousand dollars because that’s the lowest amount I go down to.
After all, you can’t be too stingy as a person.”
“There are plenty of people in the world tasked with gathering intelligence, so don’t hold spies in too high regard.
Make sure you’re not fooled by the movies.
Spies like James Bond don’t exist.
You need to understand that spies aren’t valuable, only those who can bring in information are valuable.
Ultimately, it’s the information that is valuable, not the spies.
Ha, forget about them, they’re never the focus.”
Gao Yang felt that Justin’s words weren’t right.
He knew the type of spy in the 007 movies didn’t exist, but he wanted to object, yet he didn’t know how to because Justin seemed to make a lot of sense.
Justin smiled and said, “America, the most powerful country in the world, that’s true.
But if you think their spies live glamorous lives, you’re mistaken.
Most of them get a pitiful salary, a few get large bonuses, but like mercenaries, most are just fodder.
Only a very, very few make big money.
Think about your mercenary group do you think others earn as much as you do?”
Gao Yang laughed and asked, “Why are you telling me all this?”
Justin responded seriously, “I’m telling you this just to let you know, just as there are reasons for you to earn big money, there are reasons for the price I’ve quoted, and it’s worth it.”
Gao Yang shook his head and said, “No, that’s irrelevant.
I don’t think toppling my perception of a spy has anything to do with your sky-high price for information.”
Justin grimaced and said, “Well, what I mean to say is, a spy who can’t make it big typically can’t get valuable information.
If they do acquire valuable intel and sell it to the right buyer, they can make a fortune.
And I can get valuable information, and you need my information, so you should pay the price I ask, of course, assuming you really want this info and have enough money.”
After thinking it over, Gao Yang said, “How about this, I’ll give you one hundred thousand US dollars, and you give me all the information.
Justin exaggerated a laugh and said, “Stop joking, pal, your bargaining is a bit too fierce, and I assure you, no one else but me can provide you with this info.”
Gao Yang seriously said, “Believe me, no one but me would buy this information from you.
Justin was stunned because Gao Yang was right; he was the only seller, but Gao Yang was also the only buyer.
Gao Yang crossed his legs and leisurely said, “Just as there is only one seller, which is you, there is only one buyer, which is me.
So actually, I am now the one in a better position.
Haven’t you noticed, pal?
This isn’t your first time encountering this situation, is it?”
After a bitter smile, Justin shook his head and said, “You’re a smart man, you’ve pinpointed the crux of the matter.
Okay, I admit, we are effectively on the same level.
So, how about 500,000?”
Gao Yang shook his head and said, “One hundred thousand US dollars.
Not a penny more.”
Justin frowned and argued, “Pal, your company is facing a risk of significant losses.”
“Pal, we are a security company.
If someone attacks, we’ll just fight back.
Do you think we are afraid of being attacked?
Especially when prepared.
In fact, I don’t even want to buy your information anymore because I already know enough to be fully prepared.
What about you?
If you don’t sell your information to me, then you gathered it for nothing.
So, are you planning to let that info rot in your belly, or are you planning to sell it to me?”
“One hundred thousand US dollars, deal.”
Having realized the reality, Justin immediately extended his hand, and after Gao Yang got up and shook hands with him, the deal for the highly variable-priced information was concluded.
Justin sat down and said, “The detailed information will be given to you within ten hours at the fastest, and forty-eight hours at the latest.
If the information turns out to be not time-sensitive, you don’t have to pay.”
Gao Yang was somewhat flabbergasted and said, “No way?
You don’t actually have the information yet?”
Justin shrugged and said, “I just heard a piece of news and passed on the confirmed reliable information to you.
Did you expect me to collect all the information before approaching you?
If you didn’t buy the information, that would be a real loss for me.
But now that you want it, although the price isn’t high, it still counts as a deal.
By the way, Ram, I didn’t know you were such a tough negotiator.
Nate paid for the information much more easily than you did.
(To be continued.
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