Chapter 263 'Kidnapping' the Princess
By the time Joe Ga and his team arrived at the rescue center, they found that the rescue center was now a bit different.
The half-nosed jungle veteran 'Rhino', leading a group of newly recruited local hunters, had given the rescue center a bit of a military camp flavor.
Just as Joe Ga got out of the car, he saw Manlo and another black man hanging a raggedly dressed guy on a rack.
Listening to the poor guy's loud wails, Joe Ga frowned as he pushed open the door, got out of the car, and asked Linda next to him, "What's going on here?"
While saying this, Joe Ga saw 'Rhino' coming over from the nearby house, carrying a very long vine whip.
Linda, seemingly accustomed to such a situation, said with a smile, "It's a poacher.
The sheriff in Ndele couldn't deal with them, it was 'Rhino' who suggested whipping as a method.
Poachers caught illegally hunting are whipped a set number of times, depending on the rarity of the animal.
Most poachers are poor, and compared to fines or imprisonment, whipping is seen as a more humane punishment."
As Linda spoke, 'Rhino' swung the vine whip heavily, lashing it across the poor devil's buttocks.
The shabby khaki fabric instantly burst open, revealing a black and purple welt on the poor devil's buttocks. Simultaneously, the man let out a piercing scream, his throat went hoarse in just 3 seconds.
Watching the unlucky man hanging in mid-air, frantically struggling, and loudly begging for mercy, Joe Ga glanced at Ada, who had already brought the medical kit and was standing by the side of the 'execution ground'. He shook his head with a smile, "This kind of thing should be taken to Ndele. Punishment is not the goal, making those people aware of the consequences of poaching is more meaningful."
Linda nodded with a smile upon hearing this, "Those who need more than ten lashes are taken to Ndele for execution. This guy only needs two, so he's dealt with quickly here."
With that, Linda looked at 'Rhino', who was holding the whip, with a look of awe, "Rhino is especially formidable. In the past week, he's caught a dozen poachers.
Now almost everyone in Ndele is afraid of him!"
Joe Ga nodded as if it were to be expected, "Given 'Rhino's' looks, it's normal for people to be afraid of him.
How's Manlo doing? Is he adjusting well to the job?"
Linda looked at Manlo standing beside the unlucky guy, trying hard to stand up straight to appear more professional. She said with a laugh, "Manlo is the best hunter in Ndele, he's very suited to his current job.
Boss, don't worry, the development here is going smoothly, everything is proceeding according to your plan.
We've found a design and construction company for the resort, a professional team from China recommended by 'Old Zhu'. In at most half a month, we should have a preliminary design plan. As soon as you sign off, we can begin construction."
Joe Ga waved at 'Rhino', ignoring Eric and the others who were watching the excitement. He took the baby elephant Danbao off a pickup truck and then said to Linda, "How's the 'Diamond Park' project coming along?"
Linda, proud to discuss her forte, followed Joe Ga and said, "Many media outlets from Europe and America have reported on Lion King Arthur. There are several filming crews in Ndele now, as well as people from a few animal conservation organizations from Africa.
These people are very interested in Lion King Arthur and the black diamond on his head.
Boss, the general direction of public opinion is very favorable for us!
Freeman is actively trying to find someone to kill Namo and Arthur, but it's clear the media doesn't side with him. The Anti-poaching Unit led by 'Rhino' is very strong, and no hunters in Ndele will accept his offer.
We've been informed that representatives from the United Nations animal protection organizations will arrive next week. All we need to do then is capture Lion King Arthur, remove the black diamond from his forehead, and we can officially announce the beginning of the 'Diamond Park' project."
Joe Ga, upon hearing this, nodded and said, "That's perfect, I have some guests coming over next week as well. It would be good to involve them in the Lion King capture activity; they should enjoy it."
Linda was unaware that Joe Ga's so-called 'guests' were his brother Qiao Liang and a few classmates from his unmanned aerial vehicle project.
But since the boss had given the instructions, they naturally had to follow the boss's timeline.
Gami Kopurko, the wealthy lady, was curious about everything at the rescue center.
This strong-willed woman naturally grabbed her brother, trying to learn more about the 'Diamond Park' and 'guide company'.
When she learned of Joe Ga's 'ambition' from Eric, she gained a whole new understanding of Joe Ga.
Everyone had a rather average tasting lunch at the rescue center. As they sat and chatted, Gami suddenly suggested to Joe Ga, "Capturing the Lion King should be quite interesting. This kind of hunt without the purpose of killing fits well with the ideas of those animal protection organizations.
I have a friend who has financed several animal protection funds and also a substantial child protection fund.
She is a very kind-hearted person, and perhaps we could extend an invitation to her."
Gami's out-of-the-blue suggestion took Joe Ga by surprise, and then curiously, he said, "Could your friend be a future investor in the fund?"
Gami shook her head once she heard this and said, "We're just friends. She's had some troubles recently, so this would be a good getaway for her.
Plus, I think she suits this place well; her charitable funds could bring some positive support here, and most importantly, her status could attract a great deal of attention to this place.
Just by inviting her, your resort will enter the sightlines of all the royal families in Europe."
Joe Ga felt extremely curious upon hearing this. What kind of woman has such power? Even if the old English lady would dare to come, he wouldn't dare to receive her.
Seeing Gami's smiley expression, Joe Ga surrendered with a raise of his hand and said, "Spill it, who is it? I'm dying of curiosity now...
"Rich and kind-hearted, and also comes with her own media attention, and somehow related to the European royalty, just who is she?"
Gami chuckled and said, "Princess Charlene of Monaco. I've known her for a long time. Back in the day when she was escaping her wedding, it was I who covered for her. Unfortunately, the French interfered and stopped my private jet at the airport.
Recently one of the King of Monaco's mistresses is suing him, and Charlene is in a very bad mood.
I can call her and have her come to Central Africa for a holiday under the pretext of charity, and casually bring her two kids over to have some fun—those twins are especially adorable."
As she spoke, Gami looked at Joe Ga's surprised expression and said with a smile, "Don't be so shocked, many European royal families are not what you imagine them to be.
If you're interested in princes and princesses, you could have Eric get in touch with Prince Carl of Sweden.
That guy was a clubber in his youth and is over the moon about being removed from the royal family lately. Right now, he's traveling everywhere with his wife and kids."
Upon hearing this, Joe Ga had an old retort stuck in his throat and didn't know where to spit it out.
He didn't know who this Prince Carl was, but he had heard of Princess Charlene of Monaco.
This South African mermaid was blessed with natural beauty and yet was picked by Albert II, Monaco's scumbag king.
Normally, in the eyes of ordinary people, Cinderella getting with the prince would be Cinderella taking advantage, let alone the fact that Monaco is the country with the highest GDP per capita in the world, and their king is a big shot among the rich.
Yet, even though Charlene couldn't resist the king's pursuits, after the scandal of several illegitimate children broke, she chose to escape the wedding multiple times before getting married.
In the end, she couldn't escape, but she cried from start to finish during the intensely scrutinized wedding, triggering worldwide media condemnation of the king.
Joe Ga had heard of this royal gossip, but he hadn't expected Gami to be directly involved.
Helping a soon-to-be-wed princess to escape her wedding—it takes someone with a really thick skull to dare to do that, doesn't it?
Although Monaco has almost no political influence, it's still a bona fide kingdom, and its king is a big shot with a net worth of several billion.
Joe Ga didn't see any unnatural behavior in Gami, and he couldn't tell if it was just an illusion, but he felt that Gami seemed to regret not having successfully smuggled Charlene out.
This time, not only does she want to spirit away the princess, but she also intends to take the two heirs along.
Joe Ga thought that if the opening of 'Diamond Park' could have Princess Charlene as a patron, it would indeed attract the attention of the whole of Europe, and if Charlene stayed in Ndele for a while, it would be best if she could stay each year after the resort is completed...
This is like having a walking advertisement with its own media effect!
You have to know, Princess Charlene is a white person born and raised in Africa, born in Zimbabwe, and grew up in South Africa—her coming to Central Africa to contribute a bit of effort is simply natural.
Gami was right; the 'Pirate Fund' they were preparing to establish isn't suitable for the princess, but charitable work fits her personality and stature perfectly.
Given the princess's temperament, she would seize any chance to avoid returning to Monaco to face her scumbag husband.
Thinking about the potential benefits the princess could bring, Joe Ga rubbed his temples and looked at Gami saying, "Are you sure it's really okay? The security in Central Africa isn't very good. Can the Monaco Royal Family really let Princess Charlene come here with the royal seedlings?"
Gami said with a sly grin, "That depends on whether you have the guts or not?
The old scumbag king of Monaco is no big deal, I can use my private jet to bring them over. Find more to read at empire
Then you can send the king a security contract and he'll even have to pay you for it."
Looking at Gami's schadenfreude expression, Joe Ga smacked his lips and said, "Isn't this a bit too much?
It's one thing to lure people here, but isn't it a bit excessive to ask them for money on top of that?"
When Eric saw Joe Ga looking like he was thinking of backing out, he jumped up and shouted, "Hu Lang, don't make me look down on you. Charlene is an angelic girl; we should help her escape from that damned old scumbag in Monaco.
Rest assured, that old scumbag definitely won't dare to do anything to you!
And think about it, if you really pull this off, P·B will become famous worldwide!
You don't want to be like those war dogs anyway, more people should know about your endeavors in Central Africa. This is a great opportunity."
Joe Ga wasn't sure if this was really a good opportunity, but he felt that he was indeed persuaded…
Kidnapping a princess, eh, and even getting the king to pay for the security—if this really happens, wouldn't it make history for military contracting companies?
Reaching the pinnacle of a military contracting company's career, it doesn't get much better than this, right?