Mercenary’s War
Chapter 1375: 1,358: Opening the Way

Chapter 1375: Chapter 1,358: Opening the Way

There are many things to take care of continuously, which keeps Gao Yang very busy, but he enjoys this busy life as it makes him feel fulfilled.

When he saw Shava again, Gao Yang personally handed a plastic bag into Shava’s arms with a smile and said, “For you.”

Shava opened the bag to take a glance, seeing it was full of cash. After taking out a handful of money, Shava looked at Gao Yang with confusion and said, “Why give this to me?”

Gao Yang sat down opposite Shava, smiled, and said, “Two hundred thousand US dollars, one hundred thousand as thanks for introducing me to your cousin, and another hundred thousand as thanks for taking me to find Lame Azaro last night. You know, the gun I got from him was very valuable, and I really like it.”

Shava frowned and said, “Oh, buddy, like I said, there’s no charge for that part. You really didn’t have to do this.”

Gao Yang waved his hand with a smile and said, “Buddy, I still need your brothers to help me find guns, so I should reward everyone a little, consider this money as me buying drinks for the brothers, so don’t be polite.”

Shava shrugged and laughed, “Alright, then I’ll accept it. Haha, buddy, you’re always too polite.”

If Gao Yang wasn’t polite, would Shava work so hard to help him? No way. Shava was also very busy, and they had some camaraderie, but not to the extent that he would personally accompany Gao Yang for every big or small matter. The friendship was mostly because there was money to be made with Gao Yang. So, friendship is friendship, but the money can’t be left out.

Shava happily accepted the money, and after Shava handed the money to the person beside him, Gao Yang shifted his tone with a slightly worried voice and said, “Buddy, I’m a bit worried. Among the guns I got last night, there’s indeed one of very high value. I’m worried that Azaro might spread the word about it, you know?”

Shava glared and shouted, “How dare he! Don’t worry, Azaro has survived so long because he’s a smart guy. If you have concerns, I can warn him again. If he dares to talk, I’ll kill him!”

Gao Yang felt relatively reassured but still worried that Azaro might cause trouble knowing the value of that pair of handguns. It was better to have Shava knock on Azaro’s door again to make sure Azaro stays quiet.

After having lunch with Shava, Gao Yang waited until Kofupake arrived, and then the thing that would really excite Gao Yang started today.

Gao Yang always believed there were many things in this world that money couldn’t accomplish, so he was not a staunch believer in money above all else. He trusted his own hands and the gun in his hand more.

But since arriving in Ukraine, Gao Yang’s many beliefs were refreshed. Here, he found that cash was more useful than his gun, much more useful. Also, to make money, some ways were even faster than using a gun, just like what he was doing now.

“This is Major Anatoly Kucher. Major Kucher, this is my friend, Peter.”

Gao Yang extended his hand and shook hands with a major in front of him, then laughed in Russian, “Major Kucher, very nice to meet you.”

Major Kucher smiled broadly but said apologetically, “Sorry, my Russian isn’t very good. If you don’t understand, just let me know.”

After speaking, Major Kucher gestured for them to sit down, then with a smile said, “Kofupake already called me, and I know why you’re here. My Russian isn’t very good, so let’s get straight to the point. Peter, how many vehicles do you plan to use?”

Gao Yang immediately said, “I’ll use as many as you have.”

Major Kucher looked a bit troubled. After sighing, he said solemnly, “I’ve been friends with Kofupake for many years, and a friend introduced by him, I must take care of you. But, recently there’s a bit of a problem. You know, Russians took over Crimea, the eastern situation is very unstable, and now a lot of equipment needs to be transported east. Our missions are tight, so recently our transportation capacity is a bit lacking, and I don’t know if I can meet your needs.”

What Kucher said was true, everyone knew about Ukraine’s situation, so Gao Yang still smiled and said, “Major Kucher, we need to transport some items urgently, so how much transport capacity can you allocate in the shortest time?”

Kucher pondered for a moment, then said wryly, “It depends on what you need to transport. If it’s items bought from Kofupake, that’s easier to arrange. I can still manage to spare sixty or seventy regular trucks, but if you need to transport large equipment like tanks or armored vehicles, that’s difficult. Those require specialized flatbed trailers, and all my flatbed trailers have been dispatched.”

Gao Yang laughed and said, “No large equipment, just ammunition. I’m just purchasing some items from Kofupake this time.”

Kucher said with pleasure, “Oh, that’s fine then. When do you plan to transport it?”

Kofupake laughed and said, “Tonight, Major Kucher, you have to help us, the sooner the better.”

Kucher nodded and smiled, “Of course, since you asked, I have to allocate the vehicles for you anyway. So, tonight then. But, there’s one issue, lately transport fees have risen a bit due to the tight transport capacity.”

After saying this, Kucher spread his hands towards Kofupake with a helpless expression, “We’re old friends, you should know, I’ve never been someone to randomly jack up prices.”

Kofupake nodded, then said solemnly, “What’s the current market rate?”

Kucher frowned and said, “It depends on how much you are transporting and to where, but recently it’s at least starting at one hundred thousand US dollars.”

Kofupake thought for a moment, then said seriously, “Major, Peter really is my friend, and he’ll be doing business here for the long term. He’ll definitely come to you when he needs to transport items in the future. However, for today, you must do me a favor. How about this, one hundred vehicles to Odessa tonight, what do you think is a fair price?”

Kucher thought for a moment and said, “We’re old friends, and since you put it that way, I must give you this face. How about this, I’ll arrange one hundred vehicles, two hundred thousand US dollars, but I only accept US Dollars. How does that sound?”

Kofupake looked at Gao Yang. Gao Yang didn’t say anything; he simply took two bundles of cash from the bag that Eileen handed him and placed them on the table in front of Kucher, saying firmly, “Two hundred thousand US dollars, plus…”

Gao Yang took out another large bundle of cash from the bag, dumped it on top of the two bundles in front of Kucher, and then smiled, “One hundred thousand US dollars, just a small gesture for our first meeting. I hope for enjoyable cooperation in the future.” (. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)