[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mercenary-s-war":3,"chapter-mercenary-s-war-mercenary-s-war-chapter-975":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mercenary’s War",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1613615,2077,"Chapter 975 - 975 960 Not Hypocritical","mercenary-s-war-chapter-975",975,"\u003Cp>975: Chapter 960 Not Hypocritical 975: Chapter 960 Not Hypocritical Gao Yang and Jinfang couldn’t return home, so Cui Bo became their only channel of communication with their families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Bo said with a grin, “What’s up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sending money home or didn’t get a chance to send a letter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tell me, I’ll write it down.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang whispered, “I’ll write a letter later, take it back for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, I’ve opened a new account with three million dollars in it, enough for my parents to spend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remember the account number and the password, and tell them when you get home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uh, also check out the situation when you’re back and see how you can safely hand it over to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, try to deposit some of the money in a domestic bank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s a lot my dad can’t handle, so you’ll need to think of more ways to do it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jinfang also spoke in a heavy tone, “I’ve also left three million dollars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The money is definitely enough, but don’t give it all to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When you get back, figure out a way to give them some cash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keep the rest yourself, and visit my parents from time to time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Bo’s smile froze as he said in a serious voice, “Curtis, what do you two mean by this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang cleared his throat and said, “Rabbit, Jinfang and I are both only children.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Bo blurted out anxiously, “No, wait, hold up, aren’t you planning to get your families out?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang responded with a bitter smile, “Of course, we want to get them out, but, you know, there’s a lot going on and no certainty about tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we bring them out, what would we do if something happens?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s better for them to stay in China.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we really need to get them out, that would be only after we’ve settled our score with Bruce.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Bo shook his head, a look of distress on his face, “Curtis, you’re putting me in a tough spot!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang sighed, “Rabbit, I know, it’s a bit…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but let’s continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might be awkward, but Jinfang and I are both only sons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If nothing happens to us, there’s no need for further discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if something does happen to us, leaving behind a fortune but still letting our parents suffer is just not right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rabbit, we’ve known each other for so many years, Jinfang and I can only count on you now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jinfang also said in a heavy voice, “Rabbit, brotherhood is a bond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not fair to do this, but look at us three brothers; there should be one left to care for our elderly parents, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang and I can’t go back, so we can only rely on you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang and Jinfang were entrusting Cui Bo with the care of their families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In case anything happened to them, Cui Bo was truly the only one they could rely on to look after their families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Bo sat back down with a wry smile, shaking his head repeatedly, “You two are being unfair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re forcing my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How about this, I have a little brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll pass the responsibility on to him when I visit, is that okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang sighed, “Rabbit, we’re not born brothers, but we’re closer than brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But your little brother…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>how can Jinfang and I trust him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Bo looked troubled, heaving sighs, while Jinfang said awkwardly, “Rabbit, consider it a debt owed by me and Yang, okay?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If everything works out and we’re still alive, we’ll keep working together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang and the three were speaking Chinese, but among those present, Eileen and Number Thirteen could understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And while they spoke, Eileen quietly translated to the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Eileen out, Glolov also sighed and said, “Rabbit, I know how you feel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they’re right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You should consider it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think the three of you really can only depend on you now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Gao Yang said solemnly, “It’s not just Rabbit; it’s the same for everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The things I said earlier weren’t insincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You all have your own families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Think it over carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If your family can’t do without you, then don’t come back in ten days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ve already disbanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nobody needs to feel guilty or awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re all dedicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the revenge should be left to those without attachments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jinfang and I have attachments, but since we can’t go back, we can only ask Rabbit to help, and for the rest of you, it’s different.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy He covered his face with his hand and said, “F**k, not this again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you know I can’t stand this kind of emotional scene?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rafael laughed and said, “I have no attachments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My family’s debt is paid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m not an only child, and I still owe Test Tube money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I won’t pay him back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll avenge him and call it even, as it’s what I owe him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang gestured and said, “Fork, no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever your plans are now, decide after you’ve thought it through.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rafael spread his hands and fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Gao Yang continued, “All right, no more talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Make a decision after you’ve thought everything through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten days is plenty of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, if you need money, I’ll ask you for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t worry about that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And don’t worry about manpower either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve seen that we can recruit a lot of people for a low price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they die, we recruit more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need to spend too much, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world has never been short on mercenaries.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was precisely because they were truly brothers in arms that Gao Yang considered everything for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every member of Satan’s group had attachments, each had reasons they couldn’t die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Gao Yang had to think of everything for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vengeance had to be sought, but Gao Yang was also unwilling to throw all of Satan’s members into the fray for Bruce’s revenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would continue to pursue vengeance for Bruce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since people were already on it, and mercenary labor was indeed available, there was really no need to risk everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere was heavy, but some things still had to be said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang smiled and said, “Don’t think too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spend good time with your families after you go back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s it for this topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s not all look so glum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frey, turn on the TV, let’s check out the news.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frey turned on the TV, and sure enough, almost all the channels were reporting on a shocking case in Manhattan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The TV host was broadcasting the latest event with a stern face, and the surveillance footage they kept showing was nothing more than the Bird Gang’s members shooting at the Rolls-Royce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang exclaimed in surprise, “Is this all they have?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number Thirteen said gravely, “Cleaners.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to contain his curiosity, Gao Yang turned to look at Number Thirteen and asked, “Can you tell me, how do the Cleaners have such tremendous power?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How can they possibly do all this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hesitating for a moment, Number Thirteen finally replied, “Technical means.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cleaners have been preparing for this for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The angles captured were all set up in advance, and the people retrieving the footage for the police are part of the Cleaners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the people investigating this matter are from the Cleaners themselves, then any scenario would seem normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, don’t ask me anymore; I can’t say any more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Number Thirteen waved his hand and said, “You were never supposed to come into contact with these matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But you are level two clients, and I don’t know how you achieved that status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All I want to say is, well, being a level two client is in itself quite remarkable, extremely so.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang felt that the level two client status of the Cleaner was the greatest gift Grand Ivan had given him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frey looked at Number Thirteen curiously and asked, “The questions I asked shouldn’t be too critical, I want to know, can the Cleaners help take care of anything, no matter what it is, no matter where?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number Thirteen smiled and answered, “No, that’s impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New York is a metropolis with Wall Street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The darkest deeds in America usually happen here, which is why the Cleaners have a significant presence in New York.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cleaners can’t have the same power everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In places that bring a lot of business to the Cleaners, they are naturally powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there’s not much business, then the Cleaners won’t have much capability, and they might not even exist.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frey whistled and said, “Got it, thanks for telling me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number Thirteen clapped his hands and declared, “Now, hand over your guns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I need to return them to the Cleaners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, Boss, you’ll need to see the Cleaners again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation is more serious than anticipated, so you’ll have to pay more money.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang pulled out his pistol and was about to hand it over to Number Thirteen when he suddenly said, “This gun killed Tomler; can I keep it as a collectible?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number Thirteen considered it and replied, “Yes, that weapon is unregistered, with no paper trail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it’s best if you don’t use it again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang turned to Eileen and asked, “What about Tomler’s gun?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did you get it back for me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eileen cheerfully produced a handgun and said, “Of course we got it back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rifle is somewhere else, but this handgun is Tomler’s sidearm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang took an old-looking handgun from Eileen’s hand, and coincidentally, Tomler’s sidearm was also an M1911, and it was a Colt, no less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang smiled and said, “Americans love their 1911s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems like this gun has been with Tomler for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, should I keep it as a trophy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Place two guns together, one belonging to the Gun God, and one that killed the Gun God.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glolov said, “Keep it as a collectible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s meaningful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve killed a Gun God and taken his weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For us Russians, there’s no more valuable trophy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they were discussing the guns, Number Thirteen suddenly interjected, “Are you sure you don’t want to finish off that beefy man?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang was taken aback and asked, “Are you talking about Ludwig?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I think it’s best to kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you agree, I’d be happy to assist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then use him to link Tomler’s death to George.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang, stunned, looked at the others who were also clearly puzzled, and said, “Can we not kill him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think the guy is quite decent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, I don’t really want to kill him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number Thirteen thought for a moment and then agreed, “Alright then, you say no killing, so we won’t kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I respect your decision; we agreed on this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang raised his hand and said, “It’s not about that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Won’t he cause any trouble for the Cleaners’ work?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number Thirteen spoke solemnly, “No, it’s just that his death would be more beneficial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for other aspects, as long as you can ensure he keeps his mouth shut, there won’t be any problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For safety’s sake, and to prevent any trouble he might cause you, I have a few suggestions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One, keep him quiet, though I believe only dead men keep secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two, send him out of America immediately, and make sure he never returns as long as you’re still here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three, have him change his name and say goodbye to ‘Ludwig Hunter’ forever.” (To be continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you enjoy this work, you’re welcome to vote and provide monthly tickets on Qidian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your support is my greatest motivation.\u003C\u002Fp>",1939,"2026-06-06T10:20:07.327Z",1,"novelbin.me","5e3aef7b81b67a7017a872f0927dd04e8d228051305df1ce5598b321c12b888c","mercenary-s-war-chapter-976","mercenary-s-war-chapter-974",2343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmercenary-s-war-cover.jpg"]