Chapter 119 – Cognitive bias

While training, a business opportunity came up, which made Gao Guang feel a bit uncomfortable. However, he believed that business was more important than training.

Feeling desperate due to poverty, Gao Guang discovered a two million dollar deal in front of him. He decided to find a way to secure it.

After making a phone call, the training continued. They lost four consecutive times, but each time they achieved some results. The closest they came to victory was when the seven members of the Luocheng Special Police Team were forced to withdraw from the exercise, with one person being shot but still managing to complete the kill and win.

So even though they lost, it was still glorious. They were happy even in defeat.

"Both of you need to appear more professional and high-end. You don't need to accompany me to meet clients. It would be too deliberate. Mike, you sit in the lobby and call me when someone comes."

Gao Guang wanted to make his company look more impressive. He needed to make use of Mike and Francesco's physical advantages. Renato valued him and introduced him to others because he felt secure with Mike and Francesco as bodyguards.

"Boss, should we hire a receptionist? It's not suitable for me to handle the reception work, right?"

"We have a lot of empty time here. Why do we need to hire a receptionist? Besides, we are a security company. We do the work of fighting and killing. We need strong men to decorate the facade. It's called maintaining the reputation, understand?"

Gao Guang bluntly rejected Mike's request. He turned to Francesco and said, "As for you, just do as I tell you."

Francesco replied seriously, "Yes, sir."

Gao Guang was satisfied with Francesco's attitude. He said seriously, "Guys, this deal starts at least at two million dollars. I don't need to say much. We must take on this task."

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Francesco couldn't help but smile. He had only joined recently, and now a big task was really coming. It was indeed a good job and a good boss. The future was limitless.

At this moment, Mike suddenly said, "The car is here. Hurry, go to your respective positions."

Gao Guang quickly entered his office, and Francesco stood opposite his desk. Then Gao Guang suddenly felt that there was a scheduled important client coming, and it would be impolite if he didn't go out to greet them.

It was unreasonable to arrange for them to wait in the office.

Gao Guang quickly stood up and said, "No, shouldn't I go out to greet them?"

Francesco was taken aback, and then he whispered, "Boss, didn't you just say that?"

Francesco was not someone who could negotiate. Gao Guang waved his hand and quickly went to the company lobby. He saw someone pushing the door open, and just as Mike was about to speak, he was stunned.

It was Walton who came, not the client.

"Hey, Mike, Gao, why didn't you go to the combat training today? I called you, wanting to come back with you, but couldn't reach you."

Gao Guang looked at his watch. It was only 7:45, not yet 8 o'clock. He got too excited and didn't check the time.

Walton came up and hugged Gao Guang in a familiar manner. Then he whispered, "I talked to Linda about what happened yesterday. She thinks it has great potential, but there are still many details to be worked out. So if you have time, why not come to my house and have a serious discussion?"

"We should discuss the details. When?"

"Today. I want to invite you to my house. My girlfriend will also be there. Let's have a serious talk together."

The client they were waiting for was a big client, and it was a quick money-making opportunity. The cooperation with Walton could be a long-term business, but the money would come slowly and not too much. Gao Guang didn't want to lose one business because of another. If they were to meet today, he couldn't be in two places at once.

"I can't do it today. I have an appointment with a client later. I'm sorry, can we talk another day?"

Walton thought for a moment, then looked hesitant and said, "My girlfriend is very busy. She happens to have time today. Um, what time are you meeting the client?"

"8 o'clock."

"What time will it end?"

"I don't know. It shouldn't take too long. I can't be sure."

Walton immediately smiled and said, "I think one hour should be enough, right? It won't affect anything. My girlfriend will be home by 9 o'clock. As long as you can arrive before 9:30."

If Walton was doing this on his own, he wouldn't be in such a hurry. But if his girlfriend was eager to get this done, it would be different.

"I can't guarantee the time. Can I call you when I'm done here?"

"Okay, no problem."

After finishing the important matter, Walton didn't seem to have the intention to leave. He stood in place, looking excited, and said with enthusiasm, "You guys had a training exercise with the Special Police Team today, right? I heard that their captain, Wayne, went crazy. Oh, he is the captain who directly commands and leads the team on missions. He kicked the locker in the locker room."

This was insider information, and Gao Guang suddenly became excited. He said, "We had five exercises today, and we lost all of them. Why did he get angry?"

"Because he thought the casualties were too heavy, so he scolded his team members. One of the team members said that the exercise rules restricted their performance, and then Wayne got even angrier and kicked the locker door."

After dancing and speaking, Worton said with a gloating expression, "Wein is a good guy, he is honest, but his temper is a bit too hot-tempered. He is really powerful, but because of this, he is too strict with his subordinates. The previous captain rarely required private training, but Wein fought for it many times before getting the funds. However, he embarrassed himself in the first exercise. Guys, you are amazing."

Gao Guang looked at Mike and then at Francis, only to see a smile on Francis's face, while Mike looked surprised and said, "Are we really that amazing? It feels like we got beaten badly."

Worton exclaimed, "Amazing, amazing, very amazing. You have to understand, even in exercises, the special police force rarely withdraws due to being judged as dead. Of course, in the past, it was mainly internal personnel exercises. Wein applied for funds and took a total of twenty-four people to the training camp for special training, and even had confrontational exercises with the outside world. However, there were serious casualties every time, which is a bit embarrassing."

Are there so many tricks in today's exercise?

Gao Guang felt that they had just participated in a few impromptu exercises. Thompson scolded them for not winning once, and then the exercise ended without any waves. But why does it feel like they won when they are with Worton?

There was a serious deviation between the result and their perception. This should have been an ordinary matter that Gao Guang didn't really care about, but why does it sound so extraordinary?

"Are we really that amazing?" After Mike asked in a bewildered manner, he suddenly couldn't contain his joy and said, "Can I become famous then?"

"Yes, but I heard those team members are cursing him."

Worton pointed at Francis and laughed, "They curse you for being shameless. Every time you block the bullets, even though you were hit several times, you refuse to move until the referee declares you dead. Only then do you move, giving Gao a chance to shoot more. They say you are cheating with bulletproof clothing, a mobile bullet collector, a shameless rubber man. That's why they lost."

Francis laughed even more happily. He nodded and said, "Yes, I'm happy to block bullets for the boss. That's right, what does rubber man mean?"

"Don't you know what rubber man means? Rubber man refers to those who play BB war games and paintball exercises. They are the kind of people who are hit but refuse to admit it. If you are hit, you have to raise your hand to indicate that you were hit, and then voluntarily step aside."

Mike's face darkened because he felt that words like rubber man came from the opponent's praise. But Francis only blocked paintballs, while he had blocked real bullets for Gao Guang, even machine gun bullets.

Although he didn't want to die, being robbed of his rightful position made Mike a little unhappy, and he felt a strong sense of loss.

Just as Mike was about to say something, Gao Guang turned to Worton and said, "Thank you for telling us all this, but we have to work now. Worton, you can go back first. I'll contact you later, okay?"

They had to hurry, otherwise Worton might wait until nine o'clock. Gao Guang didn't want Worton to be present when discussing business, even if he wasn't by their side, it would still be inconvenient.

Worton shrugged and said, "Okay, I wanted to wait for you to finish meeting the client and leave together. Since you said so, I'll leave first. Call me later."

Finally, they managed to send Worton away, but as soon as Worton's car left, a Mercedes-Benz drove straight to the entrance.

There were still two minutes until eight o'clock. This time, the real client should be here. Mike looked at Gao Guang and said, "Should we go into the office?"

"No need, let's greet the client here. Hmm, I think it's better to greet them here."

The car door opened, and a short and fat man with a big beer belly got out of the car and walked straight to the glass door.

Should they open the door for the client as a sign of respect? Without experience, Gao Guang didn't know if he should do that.

While Gao Guang was hesitating, the short and fat man pushed the door open himself. He looked at Gao Guang and directly smiled, "Hello, are you Mad Dog?"

The nickname must be changed, it must be changed!

It must, it must, it must change this damn nickname!

Being called Mad Dog as soon as they met, Gao Guang was really disgusted.

Still smiling, Gao Guang extended his hand and said to the short and fat man, "Hello, I am Mad Dog. Nice to meet you. How should I address you?"

The short and fat man sniffed and shrugged his shoulders. He shook hands with Gao Guang and said naturally, "You can call me Donkey."

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