NOVEL WEB Chapter 484: Mutual Benefit
Mountain Eagle, upon regaining consciousness and seeing Xiao Wan and his son, realized the problems he was about to face.
Blood Fox and Mr. Poincaré meant well, as most people thought Mountain Eagle was not going to make it at the time.
They stepped forward to gather Mountain Eagle's earnings from the past six months, intending to turn them over to Xiao Wan and Yue Yi, while also arranging for them to meet Mountain Eagle.
In doing so, they convinced Tessa, alarmed the police forces of both China and Thailand, successfully facilitated the meeting with Xiao Wan, but also inadvertently exposed Mountain Eagle's identity.
This situation, however, had substantial room for maneuvering since Mountain Eagle's relationships were well-established.
Back home, his father-in-law had taken part of the blame for his future...
Mountain Eagle was deeply involved in a series of events in Thailand over the recent months, generating enormous profits for the Pasok family, and through gas stations and charity funds, he established a network of relationships in Kamui.
He wasn't worried about the police troubling him, but feared that as his fame spread in the underworld, his family would become targets, perceived as his weakness.
In a world without stringent rules, conflicts, challenges, and threats are endless!
Thus, he had no choice but to compromise with Li Chengji...
$80 million from the Revenge Fund could create a secure safety net for his family.
It was an impressively large and intimidating figure!
For petty thieves unaware of the situation, the bodyguards arranged by Mountain Eagle could handle them.
Most of those in conflict with Mountain Eagle would stop at that figure.
Li Chengji, clearly sensing Mountain Eagle's displeasure, paused and softened her tone, saying, "Believe it or not, I wasn't targeting you.
I didn't even know you had a wife; I was just paying attention to recent events in Alaska and stumbled upon something unexpected.
Mountain, personally, I really admire what you've done, at least you haven't exploited those you've helped.
I'm not trying to intimidate you, I'm telling you, your trip to Los Angeles is not as simple as you think...
We can cooperate, you take what you want, and I go after what I want.
We have common enemies!"
Mountain Eagle thought for a moment and smiled, saying, "I think I might have been too gentle in the past, always overthinking, which isn't favourable for establishing my own deterrence!
I should get back to the state I was in Moscow, although I might lose some opportunities, it can avoid a lot of trouble!
People are always afraid of death, aren't they?"
Li Chengji knew that Mountain Eagle was very unhappy with her approach, a sentiment that anyone would feel uneasy or uncomfortable with, but Mountain Eagle's expression was more blunt and even slightly threatening.
Li Chengji could say with a clear conscience that she indeed wanted to be friends with Mountain Eagle, and hoped to establish an even closer relationship.
Because Mountain Eagle's image always overlapped with that of her deceased brother!
What's more important, Mountain Eagle's combat capability was truly exceptional, and he had a remarkable misaligned advantage among a group of gun-for-hire types.
There were many in the world better at doing business, making money, and managing relationships than Mountain Eagle, but those people lacked his combative execution power.
Among mercenaries, few could match Mountain Eagle's combat skills, and even fewer among them could gauge situations and conduct business.
That mental misalignment gave Mountain Eagle a crushing advantage in this industry.
As the president of the Asian Region for International Intermediary Company, Li Chengji had almost exhausted her accumulated connections and family support during her rise to power, and her position wasn't even secure before she was officially promoted.
Now, she desperately needed a solid fulcrum!
Only those in control of the platform know how much a capable strongman, adept at handling various problems, can benefit the platform.
Just like every mall needs a successful flagship store, such strongmen bring their own traffic.
Under each ruler, a new loyalty is established; Li Chengji needed to establish a strong figure closely associated with her to push the business in the Asian region further.
Mountain Eagle could even solve the problems related to Snowden; placing him on her platform would be like a natural poster boy and new traffic.
But now, although Mountain Eagle seemed to be compromising, his tone contained strong dissatisfaction...
After much hesitation, Li Chengji said softly, "Mountain, if my rash actions have caused you troubles, I apologize.
Please believe in my sincerity!
I agree to your conditions, $80 million Revenge Fund, unrestricted intelligence support regarding your personal safety, and I can also provide some business conveniences for you.
However, I would like to ask you for a private favor...
Our communication line is absolutely secure now, if you agree, then we have a deal!"
Mountain Eagle, squinting at the rising sun in the distance, said in a deep voice, "What do you want me to do?"
Li Chengji hesitated, seeming to make a decision, and said, "Pay $200,000 to kill Danet.
He's been hiding in Los Angeles since the cruise ship incident...
He broke the rules, but escaped punishment thanks to someone high-up covering for him.
He poses a great threat to me, $200,000 for his death!"
Mountain Eagle was silent for a few minutes...
The condition proposed by Li Chengji, $200,000 was virtually negligible. The real key was that this big sister readily handed over the leverage into his hands.
In fact, Danet had an old grievance with Mountain Eagle, who encountered a $5 million bounty as soon as he arrived in Thailand, and it was Shasili's father who helped him take the heat...
What annoyed Mountain Eagle the most was that Danet treated him like an ant from beginning to end...
Danet didn't care about the killings caused by the bounty; in his view, it was just a necessary procedure to express his attitude towards someone.
For Mountain Eagle, if there was a chance, killing Danet wouldn't cause him any psychological barriers.
But it was different for Li Chengji...
Danet was a senior executive of the International Intermediary Company and also a candidate for the president-election of the Asian Region.
He collaborated with the Pirate King to hijack a cruise ship while employing an assassin from the island country to eliminate his rivals, which was actually against the rules.
However, just receiving a bit of punishment for breaking the rules indicates that the competition mechanism within the International Intermediary Company has a hint of the law of the jungle, and it shows this guy has backing in the board of directors.
Li Chengji advising Mountain Eagle to kill Danet was more of an exchange for him...
I touched your wife without your permission, and you're unhappy, so now I handle my leverage over to you.
Now the money is irrelevant; what's important is that as soon as Mountain Eagle nods, their relationship will naturally advance significantly.
Relationships are strange; sometimes working together on a hundred good deeds is not as effective as collaborating on one bad deed.
This is a real commitment, and it's irresistible!
Even just to alleviate the anxiety caused by his wife and children, Mountain Eagle must decisively accept!
He took a deep breath and said, "Send me the information and details about Danet..."
Li Chengji breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Call me when you get to Los Angeles, I'll arrange for someone to deliver the information to you.
Be careful, Mountain!"
Mountain Eagle pinched his nose bridge and said solemnly, "Your reminder makes me emotional. Prepare yourself psychologically; I might do something out of line!"
Li Chengji was startled for a moment, then suddenly laughed, "No problem, as long as you keep a hold of the basic situation within the intelligence departments of the US and Russia. Whatever happens, I'll stand by you.
Mountain, I've carefully analyzed what you did in Moscow. At that time, you spent half of your energy on 'gaining fame' and then earned capital to negotiate with Mori.
Our goals are aligned now, and as long as you think it's necessary and the target is right, I'll support you unconditionally!"
Mountain Eagle admired Li Chengji deeply; she's a daring, ruthless, and decisive woman!
'Seeking fame and fortune' is what she desires!
Mountain Eagle nodded in acknowledgment of Li Chengji's words. After relaxing a bit, he thought for a moment and said, "You're just the president of the Asian Region, running operations in the United States. Don't your colleagues have any thoughts?"
Li Chengji chuckled and replied, "The Americas Region is also undergoing elections, and right now their internal situation is a complete mess.
Moreover, the business coverage and profits of the Americas region are much larger, hence, the competition is even more fierce.
Their platform is still running smoothly, but in fact, internal strife there is much fiercer than in the Asian region.
I was the first president born, even if just acting president, my authority is currently the highest except for the board of directors...
I have the right to take on and handle matters beneficial to the International Intermediary Company!"
Mountain Eagle listened and made a rough judgment of the power structure in the International Intermediary Company...
Even over the phone, Mountain Eagle could feel Li Chengji's ambition; he curiously said, "By doing things beneficial for the main company, what benefits can you possibly gain?
Becoming a partner, wait, regional presidents are probably already considered partners, so what would it be?"
Li Chengji laughed and said, "It's okay to tell you, aside from the Asian, Americas, and European regions, the International Intermediary Company also has the smaller African and Australia regions...
And these regions have further subdivisions. Due to geographical and political reasons, there are some conflicts internally.
So, every four years, the regional presidents will take turns becoming the rotating chairman, responsible for coordinating the business and personnel conflicts between regions.
Right now, all the major regions are in an election gap, and the position of the rotating chairman is also vacant!
This year, it's the Asian Region president's turn to be the rotating chairman..."
Mountain Eagle nodded admiringly...
Li Chengji is indeed very formidable, and if she succeeds, it would be a rise to the skies!
Thinking that he seemingly got a bargain, Mountain Eagle's internal discontent eased significantly...
"Then I wish you get what you wish for!"
Li Chengji spoke in a relaxed tone, "See you in Los Angeles!"
Mountain Eagle, looking into the distance, nodded and said, "Yes, I'm going to Los Angeles to kill something, you'll like it!"
Li Chengji laughed and spoke, "You can reach out to me anytime you need anything; I won't refuse to help...
I'm really looking forward to you creating some surprises for me!"
Mountain Eagle laughed and said, "I will…"