Spy-x-War Showdown
Chapter 459 - 447 Consider it

Chapter 459: Chapter 447 Consider it

With a ripping sound, a plan that Yang Yi had poured his heart into was torn apart, only it happened in his mind, and he was the only one who could hear it.

After pondering all day, afraid that Arseny would talk about environmental matters elsewhere, or simply conclude everything with a phone call, Yang Yi had put a lot of thought into guarding against such a scenario, but now all his efforts had been in vain.

However, easily obtaining the most crucial intelligence was still a good thing.

Everyone turned to look at Yang Yi, and after a moment of surprise, he cleared his throat and said, "It seems we no longer need to keep an eye on Arseny."

The conversation coming from the cell phone had ended, and Tang Guo’s voice came through again.

"Boss, I’ve recorded the conversation, do you need me to send you a copy?"

"Send a copy over."

Since there had been parts of the conversation Yang Yi hadn’t heard, he thought it would be better to have the complete recording sent over. After saying this, he added, "You did a good job this time, Tang Guo."

After hanging up the phone, Yang Yi spread his hands and said, "We don’t need to monitor Arseny anymore. We have two things to do. First, keep an eye on the National Bank of Ukraine. The gold will be transported on the fifth, but it’s uncertain when it will be moved out of the vault, Brian, Paul."

Brian nodded and said, "Paul and I will keep a close watch on the vault."

Rodriguez whispered, "But do you know where the vault is?"

Paul, wearing a smile, said, "That’s public information, easy to find out."

Zhang Yong said excitedly, "I’ll go find a forklift, or an excavator will do. Are we going to make our move en route?"

Yang Yi shook his head and said, "We can’t make our move en route. Even if we managed to steal the gold, it would be a dead end. We must think of another way, and we need to find help. It’s already the evening of the second, and the gold will move on the fifth. Time is extremely tight. I need to contact people right away. Everyone, disperse and prepare for everything."

The group stood up, and Yang Yi took out his satellite phone. After some thought, he made his first call to Alexander.

Yang Yi’s idea was to get detailed information first, to use it as his biggest bargaining chip in negotiations with Justin and Alexander.

Now that he already had the biggest asset, and time was pressing, Yang Yi decided to get straight to the point.

Calling Alexander, Yang Yi was still very nervous. He worried that Alexander wouldn’t pick up the phone, that he’d refuse after picking up, or that he’d agree to cooperate but there wouldn’t be enough time.

The phone connected quickly, and Alexander said with slight surprise, "Hello, Robot, what do you need from me?"

Yang Yi said in a low voice, "Are you short on money?"

"Uh, what are you trying to say?"

"I’m just asking if you’re short on money. If you are, would you like to make a big score?"

"How big?"

"Very big."

Alexander took a breath, then said quietly, "Buddy, we’ve retired. I’ve said no more missions."

"I’m not asking Aurora to come back. I just want to know if you’re interested in making a big score, enough to buy several production lines."

Alexander took another breath, then after several more deep breaths, finally said, "Let’s hear it."

"It’s not an eight-figure sum."

"Oh..."

"It’s a nine-figure sum."

Alexander took another deep breath, then after several more deep breaths, he finally said, "Tell me more."

"I don’t want to discuss it on the phone. I just want to know if you can gather everyone in a short amount of time, at least twenty people or more, right?"

Alexander laughed, "Within twenty-four hours, full attendance from around the globe."

Yang Yi exhaled and said, "That’s good, there’s enough time."

"Wait, you haven’t told me what we’re doing, and you haven’t mentioned how much money is involved."

Yang Yi spoke softly, "Thirty-five tons of gold, are you interested?"

"Not interested."

Alexander’s voice immediately turned cold, and then he said with disappointment, "I don’t want to be troubled, especially not with trouble that could affect my retirement life, buddy. I don’t know what you’re planning, but asking Aurora to steal such a large amount of gold, sorry, I won’t do it."

"It’s not a robbery, it’s..."

Yang Yi didn’t know how to explain, then he whispered, "Do you know Arseny?"

"I know him."

"He’s planning to deliver a batch of gold from the Ukrainian treasury to the Americans, thirty-five tons. I know the timing and the route, and I’m aware of their transport plan. Sure, there are risks, but buddy, thirty-five tons of gold, think about it carefully!"

Alexander fell silent again, then murmured softly, "If that’s the case, if that’s the case..."

Yang Yi glanced at his watch and whispered, "I’ll give you half an hour to think about it."

"Wait, I want to know more details."

Yang Yi was very firm, "Unless you decide to participate, I’ll tell you more details. Buddy, think about it carefully for now."

Yang Yi hung up the phone, then he called Justin.

"Hello, my brother, do you have any good news for me?"

Justin’s voice was always filled with warmth. Yang Yi spoke softly, "Thirty-five tons of gold, do you want it?"

"What? Stop right there! Let’s meet and talk, I’ll come to you wherever you are, or you come to me."

Yang Yi was taken aback and said, "Don’t you want to hear the details first?"

"Of course, I want to hear the details, but not on the phone, brother! I’m absolutely on board, just based on your information. Whatever I need to do, it’s a fifty-fifty split between our two parties! If you’re not happy with an equal split, we can discuss it further when we meet. Rest assured, brother, I value my reputation more than my life, and I would never double-cross you! Anyway, let’s meet up to talk. I’m in Kyiv right now, so you come and see me, or I’ll come to you, your choice!"

Yang Yi was stunned for quite a while and then said, "You come to me, why are you in Kyiv?"

"Ah, I just arrived today. Ukraine is having a huge sale, I came to pick up some bargains, but that’s not important anymore, buddy. Can we meet first?"

Yang Yi gave the name of his hotel, then he whispered, "I have to tell you, it’s not a fifty-fifty split, but three ways."

"We could totally pull this off with just the two of us! Oh well, I can live with splitting it three ways, just don’t bring in a fourth party. Who is the third party?"

"Aurora."

"Eh, hmm, alright, since Aurora is interested, I’ll come to see you right away!"

Justin hung up the phone.

Yang Yi hadn’t expected Justin to be in Kyiv, nor that Justin could meet him so quickly, so even half an hour of consideration for Alexander seemed too long.

Yang Yi immediately called Alexander again and said gravely, "If you don’t want in, forget it. Actually, I now feel that Justin and I are enough. Although we really do need some extra hands to ensure safety, well, never mind, you don’t have to..."

"We’re in!"