638: Chapter 631: The Vampire’s Gratitude 638: Chapter 631: The Vampire’s Gratitude Uriyangko had made a windfall, which made him so happy that he seemed to float as he walked.
Gao Yang was also happy for Uriyangko.
He punched Uriyangko in the chest and laughed, “Hey buddy, you really struck it rich this time, aren’t you going to treat us?”
Uriyangko glanced around and whispered to Gao Yang, “I tell you, this time I really made a big profit, although it was a partnership with Polovich.
But I can still haul in at least five million US dollars, Gao, you’re my lucky star, I always make big money when I’m with you.”
Gao Yang laughed heartily and said, “Then you should keep me well provided for.”
Uriyangko coughed lightly and said, “It looks like you can’t go to South Africa for the time being.
Grand Ivan has been wanting to invite you over, and by the way, I’ve transferred five hundred thousand dollars to your account—make sure to check it.”
Gao Yang was startled and said, “You sent me money?
Why?
What are you up to?”
Uriyangko shrugged and said, “Just to make it clear, this money is nothing much, just my personal thanks to you, nothing to do with the Satan Mercenary Corps, so don’t think about sharing it.
As for why, I just told you, if it weren’t for knowing you, I would be making just over two hundred thousand dollars a year.
After meeting you, I’ve come a long way, so I really need to thank you.”
In recent years, the arms market has not been thriving, making it particularly difficult for arms dealers like Uriyangko.
For state-level arms trade, naturally, it’s the government-level suppliers who provide the goods, and the market share Grand Ivan can occupy is actually quite limited.
In arms trade, the most profitable transactions are obviously those involving planes, tanks, and warships, each deal worth at least a billion.
For instance, selling an F35 like America does could instantly hit transactions worth tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars.
Grand Ivan mainly sells Russian weapons, but Russia’s high-tech equipment has also been less competitive in the international market in recent years, and major deals are also controlled by the state.
What Grand Ivan can sell are mainly minor items like firearms, and the buyers have to be under sanctions, unable to openly trade on the international market.
Since 2011, the international situation suddenly became unstable.
Although Grand Ivan couldn’t monopolize the trade of light weapons in Africa and the Middle East, it was almost the same.
It was from then that Uriyangko started to have somewhat better days.
Grand Ivan started his arms dealing in the early 1990s, and he caught a good time.
The Soviet Union had a strong foundation, and in the couple of years right after its dissolution, Grand Ivan could pull arms directly out of the stockpiles and sell them worldwide—virtually without any cost.
Thus, although the selling price was low, the purchase price was even lower, and Grand Ivan’s fortune was built up from that time.
Uriyangko did not catch the good times.
He followed Grand Ivan, and the first few years were during the downturn in the arms market.
Although he could sell quite a few guns, items like AK rifles were just about moving volume.
Uriyangko was just a secondary dealer, or rather a salesman, making two or three hundred thousand dollars a year was already not bad.
So, when he first met Gao Yang, Uriyangko was still leading a convoy around Libya, just hoping to sell more stuff.
The goods Uriyangko sold were all Grand Ivan’s, and although he took a commission, since there was little profit to begin with and Grand Ivan took the lion share, Uriyangko could only try to sell more if he wanted to make a fortune.
It must be said that Gao Yang was a lucky star for Uriyangko.
Not long after meeting Gao Yang, Uriyangko had followed him and seized a batch of gold, making a large sum of money.
Later on, Gao Yang directly recommended the Skull Gang as a long-term and high-quality client, which once again enabled Uriyangko to earn five million dollars.
After getting to know Gao Yang, although the money wasn’t directly made from Gao Yang, Uriyangko, who started as a mere middleman or salesman, was able to quickly amass a fortune exceeding ten million.
The bulk of this money was certainly connected to Gao Yang.
Of course, it wasn’t a case of Uriyangko or Gao Yang taking advantage of each other; rather, it was a mutually beneficial relationship.
Uriyangko was able to make money and also help Gao Yang significantly, a classic win-win situation.
Uriyangko’s feelings towards Gao Yang weren’t just thankful; they were grateful.
After all, whenever there was an opportunity to make money, Gao Yang never forgot him.
Uriyangko was very clear about that.
Uriyangko wanted to return the favor and thank Gao Yang.
He generously offered five hundred thousand dollars, with no particular reason, just to express his thanks.
Although Gao Yang felt it was unnecessary, since Uriyangko had already transferred the money into his account, there was really no need to send it back.
It would be awkward to do so.
If Gao Yang wanted to repay Uriyangko, he could just include him in the next money-making opportunity.
Patting Uriyangko on the shoulder, Gao Yang said with a grin, “Alright then, I really appreciate your kindness.
Next time I come across an opportunity to make money, I’ll definitely call you.”
Uriyangko nodded repeatedly, “Definitely, definitely!
Absolutely.”
After saying this, Uriyangko suddenly remembered something and spoke in a serious tone, “There’s another issue.
I have a good personal relationship with Polovich, and it was he who introduced me to work for Grand Ivan.
But I also have a very good relationship with you, so this time, I couldn’t bring myself to speak up; I had to step aside.
You guys can discuss it amongst yourselves.”
Gao Yang chuckled, “What, is there a part of our commission in it for you this time?
If there is, I’ll give you a discount.”
Uriyangko shook his head, “No, it’s all Polovich’s money.
It took place on his turf, why would I put in money?
Actually, Polovich should be compensating me for my losses.
But never mind, with the revenue here, the losses in Syria don’t matter anymore.”
Gao Yang thought for a moment, then said, “I still don’t know how much the commission is this time, but as you know, Little Donnie is pretty tough when it comes to naming his price.
We say it as it is between the two of us; originally, I planned to let Little Donnie and Polovich agree on the price first, then I would give you a discount to save face in front of your friend.
Since it doesn’t involve you, I won’t give the discount anymore.”
Uriyangko laughed out loud, “Thanks, Polovich is wealthy; there’s no need to give him a discount.
Besides, despite Polovich’s quick agreement, it’s because he knows you’re straightforward, that you won’t ask for a high price yourself.
Luckily, you let Little Donnie handle the negotiation, so I think Polovich will definitely have a good price haggling with your agent.”
After finishing, Uriyangko winked at Gao Yang, “You have to understand, as a businessman, if there’s a chance to pay less, you definitely try to find a way to save some money.
I’m the same, but surely, with our current relationship, we won’t resort to such tactics anymore, right?” (To be continued.
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