Ultimate Firepower
Chapter 500 - 479: Rare Goods to Keep

Chapter 500: Chapter 479: Rare Goods to Keep

Be bold and open-minded, Gao Yi couldn’t exactly say he had taught Alexander a lesson, but at least he could provide Alexander with some enlightenment.

A person’s ambition is cultivated in this way. Perhaps Alexander doesn’t harbor many luxuries right now, only able to accept fate’s arrangements, or rather, accept the unfair arrangements Nikolai gave him.

But with what Gao Yi said, he could offer Alexander a window to view a new world. Who knows what Alexander might become.

Alexander did not leave immediately, even though Gao Yi told him to go back and contact Nikolai, which was essentially a dismissal. But as a member of Black Gloves and an elite KGB agent, how could Alexander be someone with thin skin and faint-heartedness?

Ruthless and heartless is the basic upbringing, turning one’s face and denying people is standard equipment.

Alexander sat unmoving; he fell deep into thought, and Gao Yi decided to give him a bit more time.

Maybe he didn’t even need to wait; right now, Alexander could surprise him.

Indeed, after pondering for a long time, Alexander suddenly asked, "What exactly do you want?"

Gao Yi smiled and said, "Like I said, my ambitions are vast, I want too many things."

"What can you help me with?"

Gao Yi spread his hands and said, "I am not sure; it depends on what you need."

Alexander nodded, then he said earnestly, "These words that want everything, in fact, imply wanting nothing; claiming to want nothing definitely means there’s something you desire. Better tell me what you want, so I can judge whether I can provide it."

He really is a clever man.

Seeing through appearances to understand the essence, Alexander was not someone easily fooled. He didn’t believe in this world there existed someone solely for others’ benefit.

Having desires, having schemes, that’s what a normal person looked like in Alexander’s understanding. If someone really approached him wearing the face of an angel, that person would definitely be a devil.

Gao Yi spread his hands again and said, "Eh..."

"Let me know what I stand to gain and what I need to sacrifice; I don’t mind making a deal with the devil, but don’t pretend to be an angel, because not knowing your desires would make me vigilant and resist."

After Alexander went so far, what else could Gao Yi say.

"I need a person, Yuri, if you can gain the power you desire, find a way to bring him to me."

Alexander was initially perplexed, but quickly his expression changed to one of realization as he exclaimed loudly, "Damn it, I understand now, you are fishing someone out for Northeastern University!"

Gao Yi spread his hands and said, "Not exactly, but however you see it isn’t significant. To be honest, if you could wield greater influence, wouldn’t our partnership yield greater benefits? Since you know the poetry of Gao Shi, then are you familiar with the idiom ’cherish a rare commodity’?"

Alexander nodded and said, "I am aware."

"You are that rare commodity. Investing in you, at worst I lose a little money. If successful, my network gains a strong ally. You say I’m not an angel? Wrong, I’m actually an angel investor."

Alexander remained silent, just staring into Gao Yi’s eyes.

Giving ground to advance, Gao Yi said softly, "There’s still time; you can go back and think it over slowly, no rush. I’ll stay here for a few more days, waiting to see if you can connect me with Nikolai. I won’t leave until I’ve met Yuri."

The name Yuri in Russia is as common as Zhang, Wang, Li, Zhao, very common, but Alexander did not need to confirm which Yuri, he directly said Gao Yi was fishing someone out for Northeastern University, so he clearly knew which Yuri he meant.

"I can meet Yuri, and I can make it possible for you to meet him too."

Shockingly, Alexander could cut through all the red tape and directly enable Gao Yi to meet Yuri.

Unexpectedly, the situation had developed in this manner.

Gao Yi, surprised, said, "Oh, really?"

Alexander continued, "You don’t have to waste time on Nikolai anymore. He won’t last many days and will lose his current position soon, but he won’t face serious consequences. He can retire with the money he earned. In Russia, this is permissible."

Gao Yi nodded and said, "I truly didn’t know this."

"I just can’t be sure who will be the next Director, there are many contenders and a few qualified ones. So far, at least six candidates, any of them could become the next Director of the KGB."

Gao Yi smiled and said, "It seems you were also prepared."

"But it’s useless because who becomes the Director depends on what the President thinks, or rather, the President might choose anyone regardless of experience or ability."

Gao Yi then asked, "What about you?"

"It’s impossible for me, as I am far from that level. My best outcome is to become the head of a significant unit and earn the qualifications for further promotion. Only fifteen years later might I have the possibility of becoming Director."

Alexander sighed and said, "I don’t aspire to reach the top in one step. Running fast isn’t always good; walking steadily and far is my pursuit."

It’s not about picking a fight, but what Alexander is saying is in conflict with his actual deeds and personality.

"Then why did you become Black Gloves?"

Being someone else’s Black Gloves yet talking about walking steadily to go far.

Alexander said gravely, "Do you think I had a choice?"

"Er, well, many things indeed don’t offer a choice."

Alexander gravely said, "I’ll help you meet Yuri, and I will arrange it immediately. Then, I will look for a suitable person. I don’t want to rely on anyone anymore, nor do I want to depend on anyone. I want to control my own destiny. You’re right about ’cherish a rare commodity’; you invest in me, I invest in others."

Gao Yi didn’t have the upper hand, for Alexander made it clear he didn’t want to be controlled; he wanted to lead his own destiny.

In the darkness, Gao Yi lit a lamp for Alexander. The light showed Alexander a direction, and Alexander’s direction was essentially aligned with Gao Yi’s.

That’s enough, there’s no need to control anyone, nor need to seize the initiative. As long as both parties are aligned in direction, they would naturally come together.

Gao Yi was pleased, he smiled and said, "I await your good news."

This time Alexander stood up; now he didn’t need to delve further into Gao Yi. Before allowing Gao Yi to meet Yuri, he probably won’t appear again.

Because only after demonstrating his strength and sincerity as a collaborator, could the current Alexander qualify to become an ally with Gao Yi, qualify for Gao Yi’s help.

A Black Gloves who lives clearly and transparently, such a person often lives the most painfully.