Ultimate Firepower
Chapter 482 - 461: Going Big

Chapter 482: Chapter 461: Going Big

A lot can be inferred from a single meal.

Firstly, Huang Haisheng and his group have ample funds; in other words, they are wealthy.

Having money is extremely important. When the FBI was at its peak with sufficient funding, the establishment of the CIA led to a diversion of funds to the CIA, causing the decline of the FBI. Now, the United States allocates more funding to the Department of Homeland Security, so although the CIA is still operating normally, it lacks its previous arrogance and omnipotence.

As for Military Intelligence Sixth Department, there’s even less need to mention. Previously, they were formidable as they had ample funding, which meant they could undertake more tasks. But now, most of the UK’s funds have been allocated to the Five permanent, leaving the Sixth Department in a dire situation.

If Military Intelligence Sixth Department had even half of its previous glory, they certainly wouldn’t be so eager to please Gao Yi.

The French External Security Bureau is relatively in the best situation, but unfortunately, France has never really risen, as it’s Europe under American control. Even during its most prosperous period, the Bureau wasn’t very remarkable. Among the intelligence units of the Five permanent, they are always the poorest.

There’s no need to bring up KGB, as they’ve begun to sell off.

Besides money, it’s also about the level of importance. The fact that Huang Haisheng cares so deeply about Gao Yi indicates that they truly take him seriously.

Then there’s capability.

Having money alone is not enough, one must also have capability. You must be able to see everything, think of everything, and then, be able to do it.

There’s nothing else worth mentioning. Gao Yi is not the type of person who particularly likes to be scheming, yet these blatantly obvious facts are what he can perceive and think of, deeper layers of thoughts might not occur to him for a while.

Gao Yi had finished his noodles after eating four large bowls, feeling quite full, and at about the time he was almost done eating, Feng Biao arrived.

"Why did you suddenly come over? It’s not some sort of trouble, is it?"

Gao Yi patted his stomach, saying, "No trouble at all, just wanted to come back and have a look."

Feng Biao sat opposite Gao Yi, looking at several people present, recognizing Sith and Dani but not Xinfeng.

It seems they have recruited a new member, but Feng Biao wouldn’t ask at this moment, he just thought briefly and said, "Do you have any plans next?"

"No, planning to visit my hometown, nothing else."

Feng Biao appeared slightly excited, immediately saying, "Then can you make an appearance and meet someone?"

Gao Yi was taken aback, asking, "Meet who?"

Without hesitation, Feng Biao said, "Well, shouldn’t we meet everyone? Teacher Mu, Mu Tianwen, and also, Abdulla is coming, did you know?"

Gao Yi was surprised, asking, "What is he coming for?"

"To sign a contract."

Feng Biao said helplessly, "You just let go of everything, I’m serious, really! I feel somewhat uneasy dealing with them."

Gao Yi pondered for a moment.

Shaman has sent Abdulla out, not as a demotion, but rather letting him hide at Northeastern University for a while, as keeping Abdulla by his side was too conspicuous.

Gao Yi took a breath and said, "You eat first, these business matters aren’t urgent."

"It’s urgent, he’s arriving today."

Gao Yi looked at Huang Haisheng in surprise, who nodded, affirming that Feng Biao was correct.

Gao Yi bitterly smiled saying, "No one told me."

"You were on the plane, we couldn’t contact you."

Gao Yi waved his hand, saying, "If he comes, he comes, isn’t it done once he signs the contract?"

Huang Haisheng hesitated to speak then, while Feng Biao sighed and said, "Abdulla mentioned, the contract will only be signed with us, I said no need, but he insisted... he said this ensures we get what we deserve."

Gao Yi looked at Huang Haisheng who once again shrugged, saying, "Maybe they have concerns on their side, but we are involved in business matters without giving opinions."

Continuing, Feng Biao said, "Abdulla suggested we establish an import and export trade company, not to use a Saudi shell, he said whenever we establish a company here and sign a contract isn’t too late, he came this time just to inspect our company."

Gao Yi scratched his head.

Huang Haisheng spoke in a low voice, "Register a company? How hard can that be?"

Gao Yi thought for a while and said, "So, register a domestic company?"

Huang Haisheng and Feng Biao both shook their heads, then Feng Biao quietly said, "Definitely not, too many complications, the result from discussing with them is to register a company in the Cayman Islands."

Feng Biao referred to Huang Haisheng, meaning that this company in the Cayman Islands is agreed upon by all parties involved.

Gao Yi didn’t quite understand.

At this moment, Xinfeng suddenly said, "Don’t register in the Cayman Islands, it can be registered in the United States."

At this point, Huang Haisheng couldn’t help but turn and look at Xinfeng.

A sense of crisis suddenly emerged; this guy didn’t look like he was competing for business, but he sure seemed like someone who would come up with bad ideas.

Gao Yi expressed his confusion, "Registered in the United States? Sell... the arms here?"

Xinfeng looked puzzled and said, "Arms? What arms? Who’s selling arms? Weren’t you dealing with agricultural machinery?"

Huang Haisheng felt a sinking feeling, while Feng Biao looked at Xinfeng and said, "You... how come... you speak Chinese so well."

Xinfeng, speaking in fluent, standard Mandarin, said quietly, "Don’t take sides, don’t be too biased. Registered in the United States, let people over there handle it, pay some taxes, isn’t it beneficial for you all?"

Gao Yi seemed a bit stunned; he knew giving benefits was useful, but selling Northeastern University’s agricultural machinery to Americans seemed a bit off.

But Huang Haisheng’s eyes lit up, asking, "The question is, would they be willing to take part in it?"

"Isn’t it easy with him involved? You wouldn’t have to worry about anything, just make money sitting down. However, who manages it also matters."

Xinfeng even mentioned making money simply sitting down, then lightly said, "Of course, the loss would be your money; you have to be willing to do it."

Gao Yi swallowed his saliva and said, "But with these items, when too many people get involved, it becomes a bit troublesome, especially since it’s agricultural machinery."

Xinfeng still spoke quietly, "Don’t forget what I told you, your current top strategy is substitution, to bring in more participants, powerful participants. Who has more clout than Northeastern University?"

Gao Yi suddenly realized.

Huang Haisheng whispered, "What logic, substitute what?"

Xinfeng didn’t answer; Gao Yi hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "To replace the Andic Group in controlling the Dark Web."

Huang Haisheng showed no reaction on his face, but his hand under the table suddenly tightened.

Since Gao Yi had mentioned it, Xinfeng naturally could speak freely. He said quietly, "Currently, the Dark Web doesn’t have much presence in arms trading. You naturally have an advantage starting from this sector. Back then, American companies sold quite a bit of military hardware to the Soviet Union. Trading and manufacturing are two different things, and remember, once you buy agricultural machinery, you have to use it, and once used, you can’t hide it."

Gao Yi took a deep breath and said, "Wait, isn’t buying arms paying protection money?"

Huang Haisheng spread his hands, Feng Biao sighed, but Xinfeng smiled and said, "Although I don’t know exactly what you are selling, I know for sure it’s not legitimate agricultural machinery. Paying protection money is for state-related trades, but what you are selling depends on who’s going to use it, right?"

Feng Biao said quietly, "Didn’t I tell you, this first batch of goods, the regular navy doesn’t need it."

Huang Haisheng spoke in a low voice, "Those big transactions won’t be handled through your company anymore."

Gao Yi completely understood now; it turned out the root of the matter was not with Feng Biao, but with Shaman.

"Got it, we’ll register a company."

Xinfeng put out three fingers and said, "Three, at least three; multiple money transfers have their benefits, and you need a company in the United States for normal operations."

Upon finishing, Xinfeng said to Gao Yi very seriously, "The situation is different in the United States and other places; there is a very comprehensive system for channeling benefits there. Engage within the boundaries of legality and transparency, you’re giving money to people, not trouble."

Yet another knowledge gap.

Unable to hold back, Huang Haisheng said to Xinfeng, "This gentleman seems to be very familiar with the situation in the United States."

Xinfeng smiled slightly and said, "Thanks, I can’t claim to have studied it, just seen a lot, naturally you come to understand."

Huang Haisheng nodded, then addressed Gao Yi, "I think what this gentleman said makes a lot of sense, you might want to consider it."

Gao Yi thought about it, there was nothing to consider, of course, they had to go for it.

After a moment of thought, Gao Yi spoke to Feng Biao, "Register one here using your name, and one in the United States using Xianyu’s name."

Let Li Jie handle this.

Such matters must be handled by someone trustworthy; although Gao Yi knew many people, he trusted Li Jie the most.

Li Jie already had a weapons company; he was well-off operating these businesses.

Feng Biao immediately said, "He’s definitely capable; just don’t know if he’s willing."

"You’ll know if you ask him."

It wasn’t about asking now. Gao Yi spoke to Huang Haisheng, "I will register another company in the Cayman Islands, we will see how it works out."

Huang Haisheng would not comment on this, so he just smiled and said, "I wouldn’t comment on this; Mr. Gao, you decide. Mr. Feng, you should eat quickly, ah, the dish has gotten cold, I will get the kitchen to heat it up, and have them make some noodles."

It sounded like it was about the noodles, but it clearly was an evasion, giving Gao Yi the chance to make a call.

But Gao Yi felt there was no need to hide it from Huang Haisheng, and after thinking about it, he said to Feng Biao, "You should try this pickled meat noodles later, I’m telling you, the taste is absolutely fantastic!"

Raising four fingers, Gao Yi said proudly, "I had four big bowls; it’s the taste from our hometown, absolutely superb."

Feng Biao paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Alright, I’ll try it later. So, what did you mean by substitution just now? What’s happening, have you thought of a plan?"

Gao Yi smiled and said, "Exactly, there’s a plan, I’ll explain it to you later."