Mercenary’s War

Chapter 2279 - 2255: Second Life

Someone introduced by Simon certainly wouldn’t be an ordinary person, but as Gao Yang listened, he felt that the bodyguard Simon described was a bit too intense.

Gao Yang, filled with curiosity, asked, "Why would someone so formidable need to find work and not join Shinbet instead? I know he definitely wasn’t sent by Israel specifically to protect me; I’m not that important."

Simon replied helplessly, "Could you perhaps not be so curious? If you insist on asking, I’d have to lie to you. Do you prefer that?"

Gao Yang immediately gestured with his hand, "Continue."

Simon shrugged, "He needs a job, he wants money, and he believes he deserves a job with a million-dollar salary. However, this kind of job is hard to find. His potential employers are mostly limited to gang bosses or drug lords. Look at Morgan—would you think he’d pay a bodyguard a million dollars a year?"

Morgan immediately raised his hand, "I’d rather be beaten to death than pay a bodyguard a million a year. Don’t even think about it."

Saying such things in front of his bodyguard was because Morgan had never simply regarded Simon as just his bodyguard.

Gao Yang awkwardly said, "Then why do you think I would pay a bodyguard a million a year? Bringing him into Satan would be worth it, but just as my bodyguard, that’s too expensive, right?"

Simon said, "That’s because you need it. Morgan isn’t like you; his work isn’t as dangerous, and he has me."

Gao Yang whispered, "That kind of statement is prone to misunderstanding..."

Simon’s mouth twitched a few times, "You’re such a jerk, Gao!"

Gao Yang coughed a few times, "Then you might as well continue."

Simon exhaled, "He went to Destin’s company hoping to find an employer. Destin told me, and I immediately thought of you."

Gao Yang scratched his head and said softly, "A million a year is indeed a bit high, too high. If he joined Satan, it wouldn’t be much, but think about it: If I were to deal with a very dangerous target, I would naturally be more vigilant. We are capable enough on our own, not needing a bodyguard to protect me. But in everyday life, having a bodyguard with a million-dollar salary is a bit too extravagant, right?"

Morgan picked up his glass, smiled, and said, "Danger is everywhere, and fatal danger certainly comes unexpectedly. Gao, let me ask you, is spending a million for a second life worth it?"

"It’s not a million; it’s a million per year."

Quickly adding a sentence, Gao Yang still nodded heavily, "But it’s still worth it, absolutely worth it."

Morgan smiled, "Then that’s settled. What more is there to consider?"

Gao Yang exhaled, "Alright, arrange a meeting with him for me when there’s time."

Simon immediately said, "No need to wait for a convenient time; he’s already here."

Gao Yang was stunned for a moment, "You’re really, really, really efficient."

Simon smiled, "Besides your personal bodyguard, there are suitable candidates for the other five men. They are all graduates from the Destin Training Camp, former special operations soldiers, but have undergone long-term professional bodyguard training. They have always been under my supervision, protecting Morgan, but with Morgan’s reduction in public activities, they can now protect you."

Gao Yang looked at Morgan and said, "You’re reducing your number of bodyguards? That’s not good!"

Morgan exhaled and sighed, "I will have fewer activities in the future and won’t need as many bodyguards. And I want to find a generous new boss for them. Oh, and there’s another issue—let Simon talk to you about it."

Simon spoke solemnly, "If you adopt the people I recommend, the biggest issue is that most of them are from Israel. Among these five men, three are from Israel. I wonder if you have any thoughts on this matter."

Gao Yang honestly didn’t have strong feelings about nationality; he just felt unsure about having an already established small team protect him.

While Gao Yang was contemplating, Simon said seriously, "I am from Israel, and those I am familiar with are Israelis, so when I recommend people to you, they are certainly Israelis. If you feel it’s inappropriate for most to come from the same country, you can find suitable candidates elsewhere. For example, Russian elite bodyguards are relatively easy to find. You can use your channels to set up the main bodyguard team. But as for the most important one, I still recommend my choice."

Gao Yang thought for a moment, then nodded, "It’s fine. Those you can trust and are familiar with are actually quite suitable. It saves me the trouble of finding people myself, and using an experienced team is quicker to get started."

In fact, Gao Yang also considered letting the Black Demon help him find a few bodyguards, but whether or not to use Morgan’s people also relates to the level of trust Gao Yang has in Morgan, so he quickly decided to retain those who had protected Morgan because he really trusted Morgan.

After deciding to use Simon’s recommended people, Gao Yang immediately said, "Ass Face, you haven’t mentioned that guy’s name. We can’t keep calling him ’that guy,’ can we?"

Simon took a deep breath, "Let him introduce himself. Also, if you dare call me Ass Face in front of him, I’ll crush you with one hand, you jerk!"

With that, Simon huffed and walked out; he genuinely didn’t want the nickname Ass Face. However, in front of people like Satan and Destin, there was no way to change it.

Soon after, Simon knocked on the door outside, then led a man in his thirties into the room, gesturing toward Gao Yang and said seriously, "As I said, Ram, introduce yourself."

The man who entered was tall and dignified. He gave Gao Yang a slight scrutinizing glance, then said, "My name is Joseph Raji, 28 years old."

With one short sentence, he briefly introduced himself, but after giving Gao Yang another evaluating look, he added, "I demand a million-dollar salary per year, with no other requirements."

Gao Yang stood up, extended his hand towards Joseph Raji with a smile, "Hello, nice to meet you."

Joseph stepped back, placed his hands behind his back, and said softly, "Sorry."

Simon shrugged at Gao Yang, "Haven’t you learned not to shake hands with a bodyguard?"

Gao Yang awkwardly shrugged, and Simon said, "If you’re satisfied with Joseph, speak about your real circumstances. If you feel he’s not suitable, then we can end this meeting."

Gao Yang thought for a moment, then stared at Joseph Raji for a long time and loudly said, "Ram is my nickname; my real name is Gao Yang. As for my profession, I am a mercenary."