Chapter 115 – This is definitely overthinking

It looks normal, but a bit naive. Serving in the elite Cavalry 75th Regiment for four years, even if he is just an ordinary infantryman, he is definitely considered to have good strength.

I don't know what he used to do before, but he should have some dark history. But this is not a disadvantage, it can even be considered an advantage. He has a cousin who does dirty work for Renato, which is interesting. This is not a disadvantage either, but it's interesting because both brothers work as enforcers. Maybe it's a family tradition.

But first, I need to clarify his family background.

Gao Guang made up his mind and put on a boss-like attitude, saying, "Francisco, can you tell me about your family situation? What kind of work do your family members do? Are you married? Where is your hometown? Did your parents come to the United States with you?"

Francisco showed an expression of confirmation and then said seriously, "My family is in Naples. My father is already dead, killed by his enemy nine years ago. My family consists of my mother, an uncle serving a sentence in prison, two aunts, and one aunt. In my generation, I have a cousin, a cousin, and two cousins. My cousin came to the United States, and I came too. My cousin wants to come, but he is not of legal age yet. However, he should come this year."

Gao Guang asked about Francisco's own family, but Francisco mentioned a bunch of people.

"Are you all part of a big family? You said your father was killed by a gunshot, so... are you from a mafia family?"

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Francisco nodded and said seriously, "Yes, we used to be, but not anymore. The Grillo family can no longer survive in Naples, so I came to the United States to develop."

It was not surprising at all. Gao Guang furrowed his brows and asked, "Who did you work for before?"

Francisco pursed his lips and didn't speak. Gao Guang shrugged and said, "Okay, I won't ask about your previous employer. So why didn't you work for him anymore?"

Francisco immediately complained, "He promised me a monthly salary of six thousand dollars, plus a bonus and dividends. But I couldn't even get the dividends. There were also jobs that should have had bonuses, but there were no bonuses. And when he ran out of money, he owed me seven months' salary. Now I need money urgently, so I called my cousin to borrow money, and then my cousin told me to find a new boss, no, find a new job."

Gao Guang frowned and asked, "Did your former boss agree to let you leave?"

Francisco once again showed an angry expression and said, "He didn't agree. He said that if I joined the gang... no, joined the company, I couldn't leave. But he didn't give me any money and said that if I insisted on leaving, he would kill me. I was very angry, so I persuaded him and left."

"How did you persuade him? Buddy, be honest, we should be honest with each other."

Francisco hesitated for a moment and said, "I killed him."

There was no surprise at all, it was boring. Gao Guang continued, "So how many people were in your previous gang?"

"Seven people."

"Including you, there were seven people?"

"Yes, um, not a gang, a company."

Gao Guang made up his mind. Francisco was definitely worth it, but he had to keep him away from any confidential discussions and not involve him in any secretive matters. It's not that Gao Guang thought Francisco would betray him, but he was not good at keeping secrets.

Seeing that Gao Guang seemed to hesitate, Francisco became a little nervous. He asked seriously, "So, what do you think of me?"

Gao Guang smiled and said, "The monthly salary you requested is too high. I can't give you a monthly salary of thirty thousand dollars, but I can agree to your request for dividends, according to the rules."

Francisco licked his lips and said seriously, "What rules? Explain it clearly."

"For example, if there is a task and after deducting all expenses, there is one million dollars left, and we have four people, then we divide the one million dollars into five parts. I take two parts, and the remaining three of you each take one part."

"It's fair for the boss to take two parts, but are the expenses transparent? Do you decide on your own?"

Gao Guang shook his head and said, "Don't worry about that. If we divide the money, we will definitely calculate the expenses clearly. How the money is divided, how the spoils of war are divided, and how the normal commission is taken, everyone follows the rules. I can't guarantee how much money you can earn, but I guarantee it will be fair."

Francisco nodded and said, "Okay, let's settle it this way."

Gao Guang smiled and said, "Don't be in a hurry, it's not settled yet. If you don't want a monthly salary and only want dividends, what will be your role? Will you not appear normally and only show up when there's something important?"

"Well, that's good, but you won't agree, will you?"

"Yes, I don't need a temporary partner."

Of course, Gao Guang wouldn't agree. If it was just a temporary group, and they would disband after finishing their tasks, then why would he look for Francisco? Moreover, Francisco was not good at keeping secrets.

After hesitating for a while, Francisco finally said, "There is a job as a night security guard that I can do. I originally planned to start working and wait for you to make money before coming, but now..."

Gao Guang immediately said, "How about this, I'll give you a salary first. You can work as a security guard for me. I'll give you some money to live on first, and then if there's a high-paying commission task, I'll take you with me to make money. How about that?"

Gao Guang wanted to use Francisco, so he had to spend real money to keep him. He would rather give Francisco some money for free than give him a fixed salary.

Mike was also Gao Guang's employee, but he had never received a fixed salary. If he gave Francisco a fixed salary now, what would happen to Mike? Would he also have to be paid? And how much would be appropriate?

Moreover, whether it was salary or benefits, it was easy to give, but it would be difficult to cancel.The ancestors have a saying, "Help the desperate, not the poor." Now Gao Guang has given five thousand dollars to Francisco, which is the emergency money given by the boss. Francisco is grateful and not dissatisfied because Gao Guang will not give him this money in the future.

And Gao Guang's words have had an effect. Francisco is surprised and says, "Give me money first? Without doing anything?"

"I'll give you ten thousand dollars first for emergencies, but this money is not free. If we really have any tasks in the future and you make money, you can pay me back. If we have no tasks during your time working for me, then this money will compensate for your loss. Let's say three months. If there are no tasks during these three months, you don't have to pay it back. It's also reasonable for you to find other jobs. What do you think?"

Gao Guang thinks it's a good deal to buy three months of Francisco's time with ten thousand dollars. Now he and Mike are still training, but there is still about a month and a half of training time left. After the training is over, he will have more than a month to find work. It should be enough time to think about it.

Gao Guang thinks it's worth it, and Francisco thinks it's even more valuable. He says seriously, "This is the first time I've seen a boss willing to lend money to someone without knowing anything about them. My cousin was right, you really are a good boss. I will work for you now, boss."

When it comes to the word "boss," Francisco's attitude immediately becomes serious. He stands up and says seriously, "Can you give me the money now?"

"Sure, transfer or check?"

"Can I have cash? I like cash."

Cash is not convenient to use in the United States, but of course there are advantages to having cash. It's just not convenient to say what those advantages are.

"I'll give you cash tomorrow. Do you have a place to stay?"

Francisco makes a helpless gesture and says, "I can stay at my cousin's place for now. When I get the money, I can rent an apartment. Maybe I'll buy a house when I make big money in the future. Who knows."

This conversation is almost the same as the one with Mike. Gao Guang smiles and says, "You don't need to stay at your cousin's place. Stay at the company. I have... four hundred dollars here. Take it for now. Go have a meal and buy some clothes. I'll give you a set of keys to the company. You can take care of the company when we're not here."

Francisco is dumbfounded as he receives the money from Gao Guang. He is deeply moved and says, "You really are a good boss. Thank you. Can I ask a question?"

"Go ahead."

"We've never met before, and you know nothing about me. Why are you giving me a place to stay, giving me money, and trusting me so much? You even gave me the keys to the company!"

For Gao Guang, this is just an office space he took over. If it weren't for saving rent, he wouldn't be living in the office. And there are no documents, no secrets here. Even the office furniture is not much. It doesn't matter if more people live here. It doesn't affect anything at all.

It's just a small favor, not worth mentioning at all. But Gao Guang doesn't know why Francisco is so moved. However, the truth is like this, but it can't be said like that.

Gao Guang smiles and says, "Because you are Antonio's cousin. Antonio said you are absolutely loyal and reliable, so of course I trust you."

Francisco seems a little excited. He nods and says solemnly, "I understand. I promise you won't be disappointed."

Now that he has hired an employee, Gao Guang stands up and says, "We're going out to eat. Someone is treating. But I didn't know you would come at first, so... um, let's go together. I'll treat, and Walton can't say anything."

It's the habit of the Chinese people, or it's Gao Guang's character. He hasn't fully adapted to the direct and somewhat stingy way Americans treat guests. So he naturally invites Francisco.

Francisco hesitates and says, "What's the identity of the guest? Is it appropriate for me to go?"

"It's a rising star in the police world. He may become a police chief soon. There's nothing inappropriate. Let's go."

There are only two employees in total, and it's just a small company. It's a business that deals with life and death. If Gao Guang doesn't build a good relationship with his colleagues, he would be foolish. It's just a meal, not worth mentioning at all. But Francisco seems to be greatly shocked.

"Thank you! I don't know what to say. Thank you!"

Looking at Francisco's appearance, Gao Guang suspects that this guy may have lacked friendship and camaraderie in the past. Why does he always look so moved?

And seeing Gao Guang's thoughtful expression, Francisco lowers his voice and says, "I promise you, I will be absolutely loyal. If you have any dealings with that person, I will absolutely, absolutely not tell anyone! I won't even tell Antonio! I promise!"

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