Mercenary’s War
Chapter 1068 - 1068 One Thousand and Fifty-One Two Bottles of Vodka

1068: Chapter One Thousand and Fifty-One: Two Bottles of Vodka 1068: Chapter One Thousand and Fifty-One: Two Bottles of Vodka Yake looked at Gao Yang with surprise, and then with the same surprised look at Number Thirteen, his face full of astonishment as he said, “Guys, where is this confidence of yours coming from?

Did you guys seriously listen to what I just said?”

Yake picked up the documents on the table and slapped them with his hand, saying, “Guys, think about it—the deputy director of the Shah Intelligence Bureau, a person with real power, a Prince— even if you’re ignorant, you should know how many bodyguards he might have, right?

And, have you considered this?

The people from the Shah Intelligence Bureau are not idiots—well, I take that back.

Even if they were idiots, they would be a lot of very capable idiots.

How do you plan to get that beauty out of there?

Huh?

What’s the plan?”

Number Thirteen glanced at Yake, then said in a low voice, “It’s simple.

Go in, find my sister, and bring her out.”

Yake was so exasperated that he laughed, then he said with a smile, “Do you think the Prince’s house is what, your backyard?”

Number Thirteen said expressionlessly, “It’s pretty much like my backyard.”

Gao Yang knew what kind of skills Number Thirteen must possess.

He said in a deep voice, “When are you going to head out?”

Number Thirteen shrugged and said, “As soon as possible.

I can’t go straight there from here.

You don’t need to worry, I’ll make the arrangements and leave after I’m ready.”

On the battlefield in Syria, Number Thirteen wasn’t very useful, so Gao Yang didn’t mind letting him leave early.

Of course, even if Number Thirteen wanted to leave, Gao Yang wouldn’t be able to stop him.

After all, Number Thirteen was following him to find out Karima’s whereabouts.

Gao Yang clapped his hands and said in a deep voice, “I need to return the documents to Dani and make a copy of the useful stuff for me later.

That’s the end of this matter.”

Waving his hand, Gao Yang left the room, but when he pulled the door of his office open, he found Dani’s orderly standing at his doorway with two cases.

Dani’s orderly stepped forward and said quietly, “Colonel, you forgot these two cases, so I brought them to you.”

Gao Yang had just received news about Karima, and in his excitement, he had forgotten about the money.

Shrugging his shoulders, Gao Yang pointed to his desk and said, “Oh, thank you.

Just put them next to the desk.”

At that moment, Hasan approached Gao Yang and said quietly, “Colonel, Mr.

Peter came by earlier, but when he knew you were busy, he left.

He asked me to tell you to drop by when you have time, and Mr.

Toad and Mr.

Dragon Knight as well.”

“Did he say what it was about?”

“No, he didn’t.”

Gao Yang nodded and said, “Alright, I’ll go check it out.

You don’t need to follow me, just take care of the two cases until I come back.”

The office was connected to the living quarters, so Gao Yang didn’t have to walk far before he knocked on a door and said, “Toad, Dragon Knight, let’s go.

The big Russian is looking for us.”

Gao Yang had often met Peter these days, mainly to spar and practice.

Of course, most of the sparring was between Li Jinfang and Peter, and Andy He would join them to watch from time to time, as it was rare to see experts in action.

Gao Yang thought that Peter had some free time and invited them just to spar and didn’t think much of it.

After calling on Li Jinfang and Andy He, they quickly arrived at the temporary prefab where Peter and his group were staying.

Li Jinfang was leading the way; he knocked on Peter’s door and called out loudly, “Anyone inside?”

The door was quickly pulled open, revealing an excited Peter.

Upon seeing the trio of Gao Yang, Peter gestured with his hand and said loudly, “Come in, come in to talk!”

After Gao Yang and the other two entered the room, Peter closed the door.

Gao Yang looked around curiously and said, “You seem very happy today.”

Peter nodded with a smile, then said in a low voice, “I just came back from the hospital not long ago.

I want to tell you guys, Palyuka woke up.”

Gao Yang widened his eyes and said, “Oh, congratulations pal, that’s great news.”

Andy He said with pride, “What’s so surprising?

Didn’t you see who brought him back?”

After shaking hands with Peter to congratulate him, Gao Yang and Li Jinfang were met with a hug from Peter, who enthusiastically said after a bear hug, “Thank you buddy, I’m so grateful!”

Peter was very excited.

After breaking free from Peter’s bear hug, Andy He said with solemnity, “Tell me about your friend’s condition.”

Peter said urgently, “He woke up a bit past two in the morning, and hasn’t lost consciousness since waking up.

I got the notification at five in the morning and went to see him.

When I saw him, he was still awake and very lucid.

The doctor said that all complications are now under control, and the most dangerous period has passed.”

Andy He smiled and said, “Hmm, he’s past the critical phase, but he still needs to be cautious for a while.

His body will take a long time to recover.

He’s not like ordinary patients; he has multiple fractures, so be careful.”

Peter replied respectfully, “Yes, for now, he’ll continue to recuperate at the military hospital.

After a while, a doctor will come.

If the circumstances allow, they will send him back to Russia.”

Andy He nodded and said, “Hmm, that’s good, just be careful.”

At this moment, Gao Yang laughed and said, “Buddy, did you call us here just to say this?”

Peter rubbed his hands with a smile and said, “I invited you here to thank you again, especially the Dragon Knight, and also to share my joy with you.

Of course, I have more than just joy to share with you, I’ve got something good too.”

Andy He’s eyes lit up and he asked, “What good stuff have you managed to get?

Alcohol?”

Peter snapped his fingers with a smile and said, “Exactly!

Vodka, Russian vodka!”

One always craves what they lack.

With drinking prohibited in Syria, Andy He, not much of a drinker previously, now couldn’t help cheering: “Quick, bring it out.”

Peter bounced over to his closet, rummaged inside and took out two bottles of vodka.

He lifted them up with a laugh and said, “Our Boss secretly gave them to me.

He knows how Palyuka survived.

These are from the embassy, the Syrian Ambassador’s private stock; only these two bottles left.

Top-quality vodka.

Our Boss said I must share a couple of drinks with you guys.”

Gao Yang laughed heartily and pat Andy He on the shoulder, “I’m getting lucky just by tagging along with you, huh.”

Peter placed the two bottles on the table, then with a couple of slaps set down four water glasses, hastily filled them with vodka, and with an eager expression exclaimed, “Come on, guys, let’s raise our glasses!”

The four of them stood next to the table, each raising a glass, and Peter cleared his throat and then called out loud, “To the first toast, may Palyuka recover swiftly, cheers!”

The glasses weren’t full, but each had an ounce or two.

After Gao Yang gulped his down, he felt as if fire had poured straight into his throat.

Coughing, Gao Yang exclaimed, “F**k, what kind of drink is this?

It’s so potent.”

Peter, with his eyes closed, took a long breath, and with a face filled with pleasure said, “Distilled vodka, eighty-proof, truly potent, so satisfying.”

Gao Yang felt like there was a ball of fire burning in his stomach; he couldn’t handle vodka at all.

Lee Jinfang could handle his alcohol but didn’t favor vodka either.

Only Andy He nodded and said, “Not bad, quite strong indeed.”

Peter filled the glasses again, and Gao Yang intended to refuse, but he didn’t want to seem weak, so he had to harden up and watch as Peter poured another four glasses.

“To the second toast, a salute to the Dragon Knight!

Buddy, you’re the best doctor I’ve ever seen, cheers!”

For the second toast, Gao Yang slickly did not down his drink in one go, even so, his head was already starting to spin.

A bad drinker can’t afford to be stubborn.

Peter quickly poured the third round of drinks, then raised his glass and loudly said, “The third toast, to friendship, cheers!”

Gao Yang struggled with the third toast, fearing that after three glasses, he would have to vomit upon leaving.

He wasn’t used to heavy drinking like this, and especially with the terrifyingly high proof, it was really hard for him to swallow.

The vodka bottle Peter brought was 750 milliliters, one and a half jin (approximately 750 grams or 1.65 pounds).

After three rounds of drinks, there was some left, about three ounces.

As Peter reached for the bottle again, Gao Yang quickly said, “I’m done drinking, you three continue.”

Peter waved his hand and said, “Come on, let’s finish these two bottles.”

Knowing Gao Yang’s drinking tolerance, Lee Jinfang put his hand on Peter’s bottle with a smile and said, “He’s got things to do; I’m free, let’s the three of us drink.”

Right after Lee Jinfang spoke, a banging sound came from the door, followed by Dani shouting from outside, “Colonel, are you in there?”

The four men weren’t panicked, but Peter quickly stashed the two bottles back in the closet.

Then he hurriedly filled three glasses with water.

Meanwhile, Gao Yang was at his wits’ end, feeling dizzy as he looked at the glass of vodka, unsure whether to drink or not.

Finally, Gao Yang braced himself, quickly downing the glass of vodka.

In a country with prohibition, it wasn’t a big issue for Gao Yang and the others to drink secretly, but getting caught would be problematic.

Peter took a deep breath, opened the door, and Dani, upon looking inside and spotting Gao Yang, immediately gestured and urgently said, “Colonel, there’s urgent news for you.”

Without entering the room, as Gao Yang approached him, Dani lowered his voice and said, “The Iron Wall Mercenary Corps has appeared, and it’s different from before.

This time, they aren’t training the Rebel Army soldiers; they seem to be protecting someone.”

Gao Yang’s heart tightened, and the intoxication almost instantly sobered him up.

He asked urgently, “Where?

Are you sure?”

Dani whispered back, “It’s confirmed, it’s those mercenaries.

There are a few more this time, but the exact number is uncertain.

They seem to be guarding someone, and they’re located on the eastern outskirts of Damascus.” (To be continued.

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