Chapter 650: Chapter 650
Mountain Eagle rode a small private jet and arrived at a private airport in Pasadena...
As Mountain Eagle got off the plane, he saw Li Chengji with Jin Dacheng waiting not far away...
He called for the Butcher and others to take the six large suitcases off the plane, then walked briskly toward Li Chengji, giving this Big Sister a hug.
Looking at Li Chengji with a radiant appearance, Mountain Eagle smiled and said, "You seem to be in a good mood..."
Li Chengji smiled cheerfully and said, "I've transitioned from acting president to official president, and next month I will officially become the rotating chairperson."
Mountain Eagle listened, smiled pleasantly, and said, "Then I must congratulate you, it looks like your reception will last quite a while, unfortunately, I can't stand by you.
But I think you won't need it either, right?"
Li Chengji listened and nodded slightly, making a gesture of invitation, she took Mountain Eagle into a cool hangar.
Inside the hangar was a fully fueled Beechcraft King Air 350I...
This is an eight-seat propeller business aircraft with a range close to 4,000 kilometers.
Li Chengji noticed Mountain Eagle looking a bit curious, she smiled and said, "This plane is yours, although it's not brand new, it should satisfy your current flying needs.
The plane is affiliated with a company under the International Intermediary Company, you'll need to pay the maintenance and management fees yourself.
You can either find a pilot yourself, or have the company arrange one for you.
International Intermediary Company has partnerships with private airports globally, allowing you to bypass some regulations.
It will make things very convenient for you!"
Mountain Eagle listened and walked around the King Air, then spread his hands and said, "I actually am someone who owns a private plane?"
Li Chengji shook her head and laughed, saying, "Don't forget, you're a billionaire now, compared to your current status, a King Air is a bit low-level.
This is my gift to you, but I suggest you consider buying a real business jet in the future.
When the time comes, you can ask me for help, I can get you the best price...
After all, I'm the president of an intermediary company, don't you think?"
Mountain Eagle, in a joyful mood, said, "No problem..."
Seeing Mountain Eagle's interest in the luxurious appearance of the King Air, Li Chengji fondly linked arms with him, guiding him aboard for a tour, while saying with a smile, "My reception still needs to continue for some time, once I formally take over as rotating chairperson, our Syria plan will commence.
I heard that members from the Arctic Fox and Round Table Knights got injured, are they alright?"
Mountain Eagle walked into the cabin, relishing the wide leather seats, then pulled out two bottles of beer from the plane's liquor cabinet...
"Of course they're fine, but Galahad will form a brand new Holy Grail Knight Mercenary Group to replace the Round Table Knights for operations."
Looking at Li Chengji's slightly puzzled expression, Mountain Eagle smiled and said, "The Round Table Knights are facing acquisition by 'White Whale', there's a big divide within, so Galahad is seeking part of my investment.
This old guy is currently in Arizona, trying to persuade the few remaining members of the world's second-ranked 'Spartans' to join his Holy Grail Knight Mercenary Group."
Li Chengji listened and realized, "The Spartans were crippled on the Texas border, and the Round Table Knights are splitting.
Both the world's second and third seems to be done for!"
Mountain Eagle slightly nodded and said, "But once Galahad can complete the personnel restructuring, the new Holy Grail Knight won't be lacking.
At least handling the battles in Syria won't be an issue!
The conditions there are harsh, but ISIS Madmen's combat power is actually quite average!
As long as they can stand firm, if those international NGOs invest there like you said, our plan can be realized."
Li Chengji listened and laughed, saying, "This is just an attempt, the Kurds' scale isn't large, and their controlled area is limited.
Establishing a Land of Lawlessness with them can only generate limited funds.
However, if those Kurdish female soldiers can gain widespread recognition and sympathy internationally, utilizing international NGO funds to help them fend off ISIS Madmen, providing them with arms and supplies, giving them comprehensive military training, it's certainly not a bad thing."
Mountain Eagle slightly nodded...
Li Chengji's situation hasn't been particularly good recently, so she prepared a business with no capital investment.
That is, leveraging the sympathy of various NGOs around the world for Kurdish female soldiers, using NGO money to hire mercenaries, organize supplies, and provide training...
Then once they stand their ground, they can mix more black funds from outside to be cleaned and sent out.
There's very complex operations within, including but not limited to fictitious accounts, fabricated transactions, and even completing a cycle through oil trading on land controlled by the Kurds...
Countries aren't strict in regulating those international NGOs, through their accounts and funds, professional financial personnel can easily use various means to launder vast amounts of money.
Mountain Eagle decided to cooperate with Li Chengji initially with a learning attitude, as this encompasses a wide scope, with high technical detail.
Once successfully operated, Mountain Eagle can then find opportunities elsewhere, attempting to build a larger financial turnover center, filling in the final gap in his Shadow Fleet's interest chain.
The two initially cooperated for mutual needs...
Li Chengji, at her weakest moment, needed support and validation from the outside world. She participated in the negotiations over the Snowden issue through Mountain Eagle and witnessed the final signing as the guarantor.
She also secured support from Arctic Fox and the Round Table Knight, obtaining the top-tier resources in the mercenary human resources field.
Mountain Eagle similarly gained a strong ally in Li Chengji while obtaining the opportunity to promote the transformation of Arctic Fox's mission and secured substantial interests.
However, as a series of events unfolded, their relationship became closer due to Li Chengji's firm stance. Before their business in Syria even began, they achieved a level of accumulation most people couldn't accomplish in a lifetime.
This reflects the best of 'timing, luck, and destiny'!
Mountain Eagle sat in the wide chair, took a sip of beer, and exhaled deeply, saying: "In Syria, there shouldn't be any enemies that Arctic Fox and Holy Grail Knight can't handle. The toughest part is establishing a material transport route.
Using American channels is convenient, but the cost is extremely high.
Instead, a meeting with that doctor president might bring unexpected surprises…
Anna now holds some influence within Russia; through her, we can intervene in some of Syria's internal policies.
Syria's main enemy is not the Kurds, and they can't afford to completely fall out with the United States.
It should be possible to open a material transport route from the port of Tartus in Syria to the area controlled by the Kurds!
Compared to collaborating with old America, doing this not only costs less but also generates a lot of additional gains and influence if successful.
Those international women's rights, charity, and democracy NGOs probably also hope their funds can create some influence in Syria rather than just help a group of Kurdish female soldiers."
Li Chengji looked at Mountain Eagle, who logically sorted out the Syria plan in a few words, and smiled, saying: "Have you considered going to Syria to lead the business there?
Even though compared to your current status, the profit from the business there is small, you would meet many capable people there.
Some among them can sell crude oil…
Some can move back and forth between Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and Iran, earning profits as a middleman.
There are also many arms dealers and White Gloves…
They should be useful to you!"
Mountain Eagle could indeed feel Li Chengji's genuine intent…
After all, she had set up the large framework in Syria, and contacted those international NGOs. If Mountain Eagle were willing to go as the general manager, he'd essentially be picking the fruits from a relatively mature platform. Fresh chapters posted on 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⟡𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕥⟡𝕟𝕖𝕥
However, right now Mountain Eagle had his own plans; he'd offended a string of people—world-acknowledged as the hardest to deal with.
No matter how he boasted during prior gambling duels, what needed to be done now was to remain low-profile.
He prepared to take his wife and children to Alaska, find a quiet and hidden place, let the family experience an Alaskan winter.
He wanted the children to experience one of the world's most extreme places while preparing thoroughly, offering those people a chance for retaliation…
If they don't act, then it proves they have accepted the current outcome.
That would be the best outcome for Mountain Eagle!
No matter how tough he had appeared prior, the reality was that the Edward Foundation had found his weakness.
He couldn't be too cautious!
Moreover, the more discreet he appeared, the more concerned he was about his family, the more favorable it was for his subsequent business!
'Controllability' is the key for those real bigwigs to judge whether a person can collaborate or if problems can be resolved through negotiation.
It's hard for unattached individuals to climb high because they inherently lack altruism, focusing solely on their own interests.
Ordinary people focusing on their interests isn't wrong, but when your position reaches a certain level, you naturally bear a social responsibility.
Most countries require politicians to be married with families, somewhat hinting that family is a crucial part of constructing a person's sense of responsibility.
This has nothing to do with whether you're black or white; having a family and business makes you more trustworthy than those unattached guys.
Additionally, with the 'burden' of family, it equates to having vulnerabilities, thus keeping the struggle within certain boundaries.
Mountain Eagle was determined to utilize the next few years to expand his business in various ways, gaining more bargaining chips.
But first, he had to reach an understanding with the Edward Foundation…
Merely having Matthias sending items like pig heads and dog heads to the beds of Ravinston and the Kaufman family members was not sufficient.
He needed to acquire more chips to make them seriously reconsider his abilities, identity, and status once they've regained their senses.
Mountain Eagle was very clear about his position and needs, hence he decisively rejected Li Chengji's proposal…
"I want to go to Alaska. I know the Kaufman family talked to you…
You can tell them, I'll be staying in Alaska for a long time. If they want to regain face and losses, they can come there and compete with me again.
But this time, they need to make more thorough preparations…"