765: Chapter 756: The Second Helper 765: Chapter 756: The Second Helper “Can I make some extra money?
Of course, I’m interested.
I don’t want to miss any opportunity to make money.”
Bantuna said to Gao Yang loudly, “Boss, you definitely know what I mean, this guy is good, really, don’t be fooled by his pretty boy looks, but this guy is really impressive.
If you’re interested, I’ll talk, if not, then never mind.”
When Jansen first met Mark Yves in South Africa, he had snatched Mark Yves’ handgun and then, upon finding out there were no bullets in the magazine, had returned it to him.
Gao Yang was deeply impressed by Jansen precisely because Jansen had quickly realized that he was holding an unloaded gun.
Only someone extremely familiar with handguns could tell it was empty merely by holding it without pulling the trigger or sliding the sleeve.
Just now, Jansen also mentioned having military experience, and along with Bantuna saying Jansen’s gunmanship was excellent, this made Gao Yang much more interested in Jansen.
Since Bantuna was already temporarily hired, bringing in one more person wasn’t a big deal, and having more people makes things easier.
Of course, this was under the condition that Jansen truly met the necessary standards.
Gao Yang tilted his head towards Bantuna and said, “Tell him.”
With Gao Yang’s approval, Bantuna immediately said to Jansen, “Buddy, you’ve seen it.
Now I’m going to follow Gao into battle, targeting those Sudanese outposts on the border between North and South Sudan.
If you want to join, Gao will pay you.”
Jansen without hesitation asked, “How much money can I get?”
When it came to money, Bantuna couldn’t say much, but Gao Yang thought that since he had already negotiated the commission with Bantuna, then what he paid to Jansen certainly couldn’t exceed that amount.
Gao Yang held up a finger and said, “Ten thousand US dollars.”
Jansen appeared hesitant and said, “Ten thousand US dollars is not a small amount, worth a fight, but how long will this take?
I’m currently working for Martin, and although this extra cash is more than I could earn from my salary at Martin’s, I can’t just leave my main job like that.”
Gao Yang shook his head and said, “I don’t know how long it will take, maybe just one day, or maybe not even ten days is enough.”
Jansen, looking regretful, said, “Then I better not, I can’t just abandon my job and leave.”
Bantuna scoffed and said, “Come on, Martin would pay any price to get footage of indigenous people; he’s hoping Gao can get back soon.
You don’t need to hide this from Martin, just contact him now with the radio, he will definitely agree to let you leave with us.”
At that moment, Gao Yang said loudly, “Hold on, Jansen, we are about to undertake a major task.
It’s not as easy to earn this money as you might think.
First, you need to tell me, what can you do?”
Jansen slapped his chest and said loudly, “I can do anything, and I can handle everything.”
Gao Yang asked curiously, “You served in the military, which armed force?
What branch, and how long did you serve?”
Jansen spoke loudly, “I served in the Royal Scots Horse Guards as a technical soldier for six years.”
Gao Yang, looking puzzled, said, “The Royal Scots Horse Guards?
I haven’t heard of this unit before; basically all units with ‘cavalry’ nowadays are transformed into tank units or armored units.
What exactly did you do?”
After a slight hesitation, Jansen said loudly, “Do you know about the 7th Armoured Brigade?
They were originally the 7th Armoured Division, the famous Desert Rats during World War II, now stationed in Germany.
The Royal Scots Horse Guards are a combat unit under their command, well, I am in the reconnaissance force responsible for operating small unmanned aerial vehicles, despite being in an armored unit, I am infantry.”
Gao Yang, still puzzled, said, “I know the 7th Armoured Brigade, but does the 7th Armoured Brigade have anything to do with Scotland?
Shouldn’t it be an English unit?
Anyway, the UK doesn’t have much presence now.
I don’t understand the UK’s military system well; it’s too chaotic and strange.”
Jansen, looking embarrassed, said, “It is very chaotic, but if you need infantry, I believe my skills are up to par.”
Gao Yang shrugged and said, “Alright, I believe you then.
Have you seen combat?”
Jansen, looking dejected, said, “Does participating in military drills count?”
“No.”
“Unfortunately, I haven’t seen real combat, but my military skills are great, no problem with that.”
Gao Yang himself came from grassroots, and at least half of the people in the Satan Mercenary Corps didn’t have formal military experience.
Gao Yang and Cui Bo were military enthusiasts, Frey wasn’t even a military enthusiast and was completely new to military affairs, Tommy and Lucica came from guerrilla backgrounds, but they had not served in the military, which didn’t stop them from being experts in their respective fields.
Lacking combat experience, but considering Jansen had a unique skill in aerial reconnaissance and after all came from the military, which was a much higher starting point than his and Frey’s, Gao Yang finally decided to let Jansen join as well.
Having made the decision, Gao Yang said to Jansen, “Alright, use the radio and contact Martin, tell him you plan to leave with me, and ask if he agrees.
If he agrees, you can earn some extra cash.
Oh, f**k, I forgot a very important thing, you don’t even have a gun, how are you going to fight with us?”
Jansen thought for a moment and said, “I’ve already arranged with Martin to first take you to the location where I was filming.
Martin will drive to pick me up after he has finished arranging the camp.
I can contact him right away.
As long as he agrees to my leaving, I’m sure he’ll find a gun for me.
Additionally, I might ask him to bring my drone, as we might need aerial surveillance, right?”
Gao Yang immediately stopped the car and said, “Contact Martin now.”
Jansen grabbed the radio microphone, pondered for a moment, then pressed the transmitter and said, “This is Jansen, calling Martin, please respond, over.”
“This is Martin, go ahead.”
“Martin, have you left the camp?”
“I just left, but I haven’t gone far, what’s up?”
“Gao needs me to accompany him on a task, and I want to go too.
Do you agree?”
“If it’s voluntary, I agree, since there’s nothing pressing during this time.
Plus, I’ll pay your salary as usual.
But Jansen, your actions are your own doing.
If anything happens, I’m not responsible.
Do you understand?”
“Understood.
I am responsible for all my actions.
Martin, could you bring me a gun?
Also, go to my tent and grab my box, the one with the aerial photography equipment, is that okay?”
“No problem, I’ll head back and wait for me.”
After the brief exchange, Jansen replaced the hand mic and smiled, “All set now.”
Gao Yang shrugged his shoulders and said, “Alright then, we’re a team now.
I assume you understand what you should be aware of in such an operation?
First, I’m the boss and the commander.
I won’t give you unreasonable orders, but if I issue commands, you must follow.
Can you do that?”
Jansen nodded and said, “Absolutely, sir, no, boss, you’re the boss, of course, we listen to you.”
Bantuna also spoke calmly, “You’re the boss, what you say goes.
As long as you pay promptly, everything else is no issue.”
An agreement reached.
Originally just meant to drop them off, Jansen had now become a companion.
On the silent drive, Gao Yang and his team arrived at the location Jansen had filmed the chieftain, and while waiting for Martin to deliver the guns, Gao Yang began searching around the area where the chieftain had vanished.
Bantuna and Jansen followed Gao Yang as he pulled out a knife and started wandering back and forth through the nearby woods.
Jansen finally couldn’t help asking, “Boss, what are you doing now?”
Gao Yang spoke somberly, “I’m trying to find some traces that can lead us to the person I’m looking for.”
Jansen, very curious, asked, “So, have you found anything?”
Gao Yang, disappointed, said, “Nothing.
Too much time has passed, and no traces were left.
I was hoping they would have left some clear markers when they moved from the open ground into the forest, but I found nothing.”
Bantuna spoke seriously, “Should we expand the search area?”
Gao Yang sighed and said, “Let’s not.
It would take too much time.
I’ve asked around, and based on the description of the clothing, the target of my tribe’s revenge should be the soldiers at the Sudanese border outposts.
So, rather than looking for traces here, it’s quicker to go directly to the vicinity of the outposts.”
Bantuna frowned and said, “But there are as many as six outposts scattered across a large area in Sudan’s protrusion.
Which one should we go to?”
Gao Yang smiled slightly and said, “It’s simple.
We search them one by one.
If there are people from the Akuri tribe nearby any of those outposts, I’ll be able to tell.”
Martin suddenly clapped his hands and said, “There’s a small infrared imaging camera at Martin’s place.
How about borrowing it?
I’m sure Martin would lend it.”
Gao Yang immediately said, “Why didn’t you say so earlier?
I’ll talk to him myself.
Borrowing has to be done personally, Martin will definitely accommodate us, an infrared imaging camera is a valuable asset.
Hang on, I’m going to contact Martin.”
Rushing to the car, he picked up the radio and after contacting Martin, Gao Yang managed to borrow the infrared camera.
The following time was spent waiting.
Although he had little hope, Gao Yang continued to search for traces but did not encounter the results he had hoped for; nothing was discovered.
After an hour, Martin arrived, stopped the car, and pointing at the boxes loaded on it, he said, “The gear is all here.
Jansen, your box, with this infrared camera and the spare battery—be careful not to damage it, this toy is expensive.
Also, your rifle, I got you a few extra magazines.”
Jansen received an AKM, expertly pulled back the bolt to check the chamber, and shook his head saying, “Wow, this is really dirty.
Whoever used this gun wasn’t afraid of it blowing up.” (To be continued.
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