Chapter 88 – Collect oneself

"The plan is simple, or rather, there is no plan at all. So all you have to do is follow the mad dog. Whatever he tells you to do, just do it."

John didn't object to Danny's attitude towards him. After changing the conspiracy to a plan, Danny pointed at Gao Guang and said, "He is now trusted and valued by Renato, so he will have many opportunities. But he needs an experienced person to help him. Caps, if you and Frank can help him, then there won't be any problems."

Gao Guang and John shook their heads together, and then John firmly said, "It's impossible. Frank will never have any intersection with you as long as the Warfire Group is involved. I won't make that call to him."

Gao Guang also said, "The captain is getting married, so let him live a good life. Caps, are you willing to help me?"

John spread his hands and said, "What else can we do? You are a rookie, Mike is a lunatic. If I don't help you, I'll just wait and watch you die."

Danny smiled and said, "Alright, then I won't call Frank. But I can guarantee that he won't have a peaceful life. I promise."

This time, John didn't rush to refute Danny's words. He just sighed heavily.

Danny looked at his watch and said, "It's about time. Renato should have arrived at a safe place. He should call me. This is a big business, and I have to personally handle it. So I should be in Los Angeles these days. Also..."

Before he finished speaking, Danny's phone rang. He answered the call and said in a serious tone, "Mr. Saneville, is it still safe where you are?"

It was indeed Renato calling, and Danny couldn't hear Renato's voice. But Danny spoke calmly, "Okay, I got it. I will bring people over immediately. Please do not contact the outside world and do not reveal your location until we have made the necessary security arrangements. Oh, he will go, but he needs more preparation. Find a few good men. Okay, see you later."

After hanging up the phone, Danny let out a sigh of relief and said to Gao Guang, "Renato has arrived at a safe place. He needs me to bring people to protect him. He did ask about you, but don't leave in a hurry. Rest well tonight and be ready to call me tomorrow."

Gao Guang hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not ask any questions. He just nodded, and Danny calmly said, "Renato sent his children away. I don't know where they are, but they are probably on vacation in some country."

Danny said this, and Gao Guang's heart finally relaxed.

Danny put away his phone and said, "I have to go see Renato now. Can I borrow your car?"

Gao Guang's car was taken by Mike to buy food, so there was only John's car left. After hesitating for a moment, John reached into his pocket.

Danny urged, "Hurry up, or you can drive me there."

John's face turned ugly, and he said, "I would rather lose my car than be your driver. No, I would rather die than be in a car with you. Gao, you drive my car to take him... Forget it."

Thinking about Gao Guang's driving skills, John finally reached into his pocket and threw the car keys to Danny angrily, saying, "If you dare..."

John's face was full of anger as he said, "I knew it wouldn't be good to see him. Now it's done. I lost my car, and he still has the face to borrow my car. Shameless!"

Danny had already left, but for some reason, he turned around and came back, pushing open the glass door slightly and said to Gao Guang, pointing at him, "What did I say?"

He pointed at Gao Guang and finally left again. John looked at Gao Guang and asked, "What did he say?"

"I don't know, it's inexplicable... um..."

Gao Guang remembered Danny's bragging. He said he would make John cry and beg him, but it seemed that John did cry, but he didn't beg him.

Gao Guang decided not to say anything, but after a moment of confusion, John suddenly became angry and said, "I understand now! He said I would cry and beg him! This bastard! When did I cry... When did I beg him?"

John rushed towards the glass door, and Gao Guang hurriedly said, "Don't say it out loud, if you say it, he will know."

It was over. Danny had already finished reversing and left in John's car.

John looked at the taillights of his car and shouted angrily, "Come back, you bastard!"

Gao Guang suddenly felt bored, so he took out his phone and called Mike. After Mike answered the call, Gao Guang weakly said, "You can come back now, just buy food for three people. What? You already finished eating? Then just buy food for two people."

John came back angrily, but he couldn't do anything about it. After scolding for a full ten minutes, he finally said, "What happened today? Tell me in detail."

Gao Guang told John the whole story, and John listened with a blank expression. Finally, he looked surprised and said to Gao Guang, "So many big things happened. Hmm, you're amazing. How did you come up with the idea of checking the electricity meter to find out the mole?"

Gao Guang didn't want to explain it repeatedly. He just said in a low voice, "What about Grant? His body is still in the morgue. We should inform his family, and Grant didn't buy insurance. Should I give his family compensation?"

John looked at Gao Guang blankly and said, "Compensation?"

"Yeah, I really regret not insisting on buying insurance for him. But even if I pay out of my own pocket, I still have to give his family compensation. He signed the employment contract and was an employee of King Defense. Well, I have to give his family an explanation."

John remained silent for a moment and said, "He doesn't have a family."

"Huh? What?"

John said calmly, "He doesn't have a family. With Grant's foul mouth, do you think he would have any friends? No, he doesn't have any friends. He is the kind of person who has nothing, a miserable life. If he dies, he dies. Otherwise, who do you think he would benefit from if he bought insurance? He didn't buy insurance because he could get compensation?"

Gao Guang was stunned and said, "So that's how it is."

John sighed and said, "I wouldn't buy insurance either. Because there is no one I can fill in as the beneficiary, buddy, both Grant and I are that kind of person. We have nothing, a miserable life, if we die, so be it..."

Gao Guang remained silent for a long time, then he whispered, "Then we can only go and claim Grant's body and bury him, right?"

John sneered and said, "If Grant knew that I arranged his funeral after he died, this guy might have a little more respect for me. Damn it! I have to buy him the cheapest coffin and bury him in the worst cemetery."

John stood up, and it seemed like he was going to the bathroom. Gao Guang said to his back, "You don't need to pay for it. I'll buy it for him. I am..."

"No need for you to manage! I want to buy him the cheapest coffin!"

John suddenly became impatient and rudely retorted to Gao Guang before hurriedly entering the bathroom.

It took a little longer this time, and when John came out, Mike had already returned.

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John took the paper bag and sat down without ceremony, starting to eat supper with Gao Guang. He said expressionlessly, "I need to go home to get my equipment. You can drive your car back, and I will come over tomorrow morning."

While eating his hamburger, John continued, "Don't call Frank."

Gao Guang whispered, "I know, I won't disturb him."

John continued, "You may feel grateful to Danny now and think he's a good person. But you must remember that he values you because you have value to him. He has already set a price for you in his mind. If the price is lower than his expectation, he definitely won't sell you. But if the price is good enough, he won't hesitate to sell you."

Mike, who was puzzled, said, "Sell us? Are you talking about betrayal? Who can he sell us to?"

John sighed and said, "It's just a metaphor, idiot. Anyway, don't rely on him for hope or a way out."

Mike frowned and said, "Don't call me an idiot. I may have a tendency for violence, but I'm not an idiot!"

Gao Guang nodded and said, "I understand."

John ignored Mike, and he didn't say anything more to Gao Guang because they had already talked enough and there was nothing more to say.

"You two, tidy up your things, especially the bulletproof vests. Change them if necessary. Use the best and most life-saving equipment. Don't be frugal. Hmm, this hamburger is delicious. I haven't eaten it for a long time."

After finishing his hamburger, John no longer ate the fries and took a sip of cola, saying, "I'm going back now. Give me the car keys."

"Wait, there's something important I haven't said yet."

Gao Guang stopped John and said, "Um, let's talk about how to split the money. The previous salary was 7,000 per day, but starting today, it will be 20,000 per day. Of course, it's the team's daily salary. I don't know how long this salary can last, but let's assume it's 20,000."

Mike's eyes widened suddenly, and he looked at Gao Guang in astonishment. John furrowed his brows and said, "Is it that high? Um, why did you just say it casually?"

Gao Guang said seriously, "Because Mike saved my life today. Without him, I would have died. So I want to give him a raise."

Mike nodded vigorously, and then he swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

Gao Guang looked at Mike and thought for a moment, saying, "I don't know how much is appropriate for you. Uh, how about 4,000 per day for you? And I'll buy you insurance. But I can't give you cash anymore. I have to transfer the salary to your bank account."

Mike's mouth hung open, and he said in a dazed voice, "4,000? Boss, are you serious? Are you serious?"

John scratched his head and said, "I wouldn't mention a daily salary of 20,000. But since you said it, um, then let it be. 7,000 is quite a lot. I'm definitely satisfied. Now I'm not helping you, I'm earning your high salary. It feels a bit strange. I'm leaving. See you tomorrow."

Everything is virtual. The standard of a good boss is being willing to spend money. Gao Guang was satisfied that his money received the desired result.

John left, but there was still Mike. At this moment, Mike seemed to be overly excited.

"Boss, do you think there's anything I need to improve in my work? Boss, are you thirsty? Boss, you will definitely succeed. I will always be your bodyguard, okay, boss..."

Gao Guang was getting annoyed, and he said to Mike, "Stop talking. I'm tired. Go to sleep."

"Boss, I can give you a massage. When I was on the team, the team doctor was good at relaxing muscles, and I can do it too. Let me give you a massage."

Looking at Mike's huge hands, Gao Guang shivered and said, "Go rest!"

Mike couldn't sit still and couldn't sleep either. He walked excitedly for two steps and suddenly said, "Boss, we need to have good chemistry. Let me teach you sign language. You know, there are over 20,000 tactics in American football, and many of them require sign language. I know over 200 tactics. Boss, I'm not a simple-minded person with a well-developed body. I'm very smart. I had good grades in school. Boss, let me teach you sign language. Now you are the quarterback, and I won't play the running back position. I will play the position of a special blocker to protect the quarterback. I will protect you, boss, don't leave, boss..."

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