Mercenary’s War

Chapter 2295 - 2271: Side Job

Joseph looked surprised. Gao Yang turned around, glanced back, and said, "Yeah, is there a problem?"

Joseph shook his head and said, "No problem, boss, just curious."

Gao Yang looked at Joseph. He couldn’t read anything from Joseph’s expression, so he didn’t say much more. After Karima finished eating, Gao Yang stood up and said, "Liang Dong, pack your things, then wait to leave with me."

Karima said to Gao Yang, "Aren’t you going to say a few words to your staff?"

Gao Yang looked around at everyone in the dining hall and shook his head, "Let’s not disturb their meal. We’ll meet in the conference room this afternoon. For now, let’s return to the office."

At the office door, Gao Yang pushed it open and nodded to Joseph, "Come in, I know you have something to say."

Inside the office, Gao Yang sat in his boss chair and looked at Joseph saying, "Feel free, say whatever’s on your mind."

Joseph didn’t sit down. Standing in front of Gao Yang’s desk, he solemnly said, "I want to know why that cook gets the same salary as me. To clarify, I’m not questioning whether he deserves it; I just want to know why he gets so much."

Gao Yang chuckled and said, "I guessed it was about this. So, do you think a cook shouldn’t earn as much as you?"

Joseph said expressionlessly, "Yes."

Gao Yang waved his hand, smiling, "He’s not just a cook; he’s a cook soldier, you understand? I need a cook soldier who can both fight and cook. That’s why he earns a million a year."

Joseph exhaled lightly and said, "Understood."

Gao Yang laughed, "Are you feeling a bit unsatisfied?"

Joseph was straightforward, "Yes, I think a cook, no, a cook soldier isn’t worth a million a year, but I have no objections. Who you pay and how much is your choice, and my salary is what I asked for. Though I don’t think my value equals that of a cook."

Gao Yang wagged his finger, "You’re wrong. Let me put it this way: I’ve been willing to pay a million dollars a year for a cook soldier for a long time. But only Liang Dong met my requirements. So, the salary is very worth it to me. Most importantly, he’s joining Satan, so his salary isn’t even considered high."

Joseph was a bit surprised, "Just joining Satan and you get a million salary?"

"Starting salary!"

After saying this in a very smug manner, Gao Yang spread his hands, "There are also bonuses. Simply put, it’s war dividends. You know I’m a mercenary, but maybe you don’t know I’m the richest mercenary, and Satan is the most profitable mercenary group. Anyone who joins Satan is an elite, with a starting salary of a million dollars."

Joseph widened his eyes, he was somewhat surprised, then he said seriously, "What about me?"

Gao Yang spread his hands, "Unfortunately, you’re not a mercenary with Satan; you’re my personal bodyguard. The difference between you and Liang Dong is that he goes to the battlefield with me, whereas you are my personal bodyguard, protecting me during peacetime. That is to say, I go to the battlefield with Liang Dong and the others, but when I leave the battlefield you protect me. You understand that, right?"

The treatment on the battlefield is definitely different from peacetime, and this makes sense anywhere.

Liang Dong earns a million a year because he faces war directly, directly facing gunfire, and a shell could easily end things. Danger is everywhere, at all times.

After leaving the battlefield, a bodyguard’s job still has its dangers, but compared to the battlefield, it’s far less. So, even though Joseph is ready to take a bullet for Gao Yang at any time, the danger is still lower than on the battlefield.

Joseph understood this logic too, so he couldn’t say much against it. But after thinking for a moment, Joseph couldn’t help himself, "So, can I join Satan to earn a higher salary?"

Gao Yang shook his head, "Unfortunately, I don’t need a bodyguard on the battlefield. I hope you understand that. After all, I can’t have you standing ready to take a bullet for me when I’m fighting alongside my brothers. Leaving aside whether it’s necessary, the problem is I can’t handle it emotionally."

Joseph hesitated a bit and said, "But I could be a bodyguard for the whole Satan group. What I mean is, I can make Satan more secure by bringing more professional defense skills. Of course, I can also act as a regular mercenary. Whatever you can do, I can do."

Gao Yang tilted his head and thought for a moment before saying, "But you said, we’re attack-oriented while you’re defense-oriented. If you’re a regular mercenary in Satan, would you still continue as a defense-oriented bodyguard after leaving the battlefield?"

Joseph shook his head, "No, no, that’s not it. I won’t lose my traits as a bodyguard just because I went through several battles."

Gao Yang waved his hand, grinning, "Then tell me, what can you bring to Satan? Regarding battlefield defense, we’re also quite professional."

Joseph said seriously, "First of all, as a mercenary group, you can’t always be in battle, right? There’s always a base or a place to rest. My specialty lies in setting up a defense network in these places where even a fly can’t get through. I have extraordinary ability in observing danger. If you need someone for sentry duty, I’m absolutely the best choice. Of course, if you need me to join in the offensive battles, I have no problem. Being selected from the special forces, I certainly know what normal combat looks like. Boss, trust me, my abilities will greatly help Satan."

Gao Yang was indeed tempted, so he said to Joseph, "Hmm, you’ve convinced me. So, how much are you asking for in salary?"

Joseph extended his fingers, "Double! One part from Satan, another as your personal bodyguard. I’m your soldier on the battlefield, and your bodyguard off the field. I think double the salary is fair."

Gao Yang chuckled and said, "But then you wouldn’t have any rest time. Being a mercenary or a bodyguard are stressful jobs. Are you sure you can handle it?"

Joseph immediately said, "Of course, no problem. Trust me, that work without protecting you would still keep me busy year-round and absolutely more stressful than protecting you."

Gao Yang nodded, sighed, "Alright, for you, I have no secrets. Since you want to do dual roles, go ahead. I trust your capabilities. But, have you prepared yourself mentally for risking your life at any time? After all, the battlefield is different."

Joseph spiritedly said, "Of course, boss, I’m definitely prepared mentally. Thank you, boss."