Fatal Strike: Mercenary Road of Gunfire Ranger - Chapter 873 - 816: Nothing Good Comes from Greed
Mountain Eagle originally planned to take his son into the mountains today, so he didn't oppose Razer's suggestion.
After arranging all the guests, Mountain Eagle returned to the stove and called Marta, the girl who had lived in Thailand for a long time, to his side to demonstrate how to blanch rice noodles...
Put the rice noodles along with a handful of vegetables into boiling water to blanch, then placed them in a large bowl with sour and spicy bone broth...
The aroma of the rib soup cooked in a pressure cooker was very rich. After adding fish sauce and chili peppers and simmering on low heat for a few minutes, lime juice was added.
The soup base was absolutely appetizing with its sour and spicy flavor; put in the blanched rice noodles and vegetables, then accompanied it with a fragrant fried egg, and a not-so-authentic Thai sour and spicy noodles was completed.
Mountain Eagle quickly made two bowls and instructed 'apprentice Marta' to make a bowl for everyone using his method, then sent the steaming rice noodles to Tessa and Xiao Wan...
With Xiao Wan's reproachful expression, Mountain Eagle, feeling somewhat improper, brought several large plates of scallion pancakes, fried eggs, and bacon to the table, followed by unlimited coffee and milk.
There were quite a few people now; Mountain Eagle felt the food he prepared might not be enough, so he went out to find a big bag of dumplings in the natural icebox...
A hundred dumplings per bag cooked in two batches, then served at the table, making Wuya and Medis very pleased...
The sour and spicy broth was very appetizing, but they didn't quite like the rice noodles. Instead, the frozen dumplings delighted them, and while eating, Wuya even pulled Xiao Wan aside to ask about how to make them.
The long dining table could only seat 12 people, so Mountain Eagle didn't fight for a seat. He finished a bowl of rice noodles messily, then took a whole scallion pancake, rolled it with bacon and fried egg, and filled his stomach with the sour and spicy soup...
After Mountain Eagle finished eating and saw everyone enjoying their meal, he calculated the breakfast quantity and supplemented with a dozen more fried eggs, and specially brewed a pot of warm red tea for Wuya and Medis who didn't like coffee.
Mountain Eagle's warm behavior made up for the prior impropriety, bringing a cheerful smile to Wuya's face, who kept talking to Xiao Wan...
Medis, with her child's large appetite, single-handedly ate over thirty dumplings, then dragged Tessa to teach her how to eat rice noodles. The relationship between the two seemed quite good.
Each time they whispered, they would look at Mountain Eagle. Whenever Mountain Eagle reacted even a bit, Medis would cover her mouth and say something to Tessa, who would then roll her eyes and pinch Medis' daughter's dirty little face.
The overall atmosphere of the restaurant was great, even the Special Service Team who had been humiliated by Mountain Eagle behaved happily.
When Mountain Eagle stopped his sarcastic remarks, the Griffin in the Special Service Team completely relaxed...
Everyone here was an adult; they actually understood that they hadn't done some work well in the past.
Once they adjusted their mentality, although they would still subconsciously avoid Mountain Eagle's gaze, their overall state became better than before.
It was Yuliy, with doubts in her heart, who remained in a tense state, clearly afraid that the boss would deduct her salary for the year.
She was not like Daria, who had the authority and convenience of reimbursing expenses without work. If her salary was deducted, she might even need to borrow money from Xiao Wan to buy a dress or cosmetics.
The slight anomalies of a few did not affect the mood of Razer's family.
When everyone had almost finished eating, Xiao Wan picked a few gifts Mountain Eagle had brought to give to Wuya and Medis.
Oven, red tea, rice, cereal...
Nothing particularly valuable, just everyday tools and food.
Wuya and Medis were very happy upon receiving these gifts, immediately pulled Xiao Wan to the second floor to teach him how to cut and process seal skins...
This time, without needing Mountain Eagle's orders, Griffin voluntarily took on the task of cleaning, quickly tidying up the dining table, and gathered by the sink to start washing with hot water.
Mountain Eagle made room for them, took out prepared dog food, and called the children to start feeding all the animals separately.
When Mountain Eagle brought dog food outside, he hardly needed to call, four Maghenxi War Wolves came running from afar...
The extreme cold seemed to have no effect on them; the four plump war wolves frolicked while running, and after rushing up the porch, they lined up obediently with their food bowls in their mouths, waiting for Zack to distribute their food.
When Mountain Eagle called Balang to eat, Razer came to sit beside him and sighed, "You don't seem curious about what Kahong and the others did at all..."
Mountain Eagle paused rubbing Balang's hands, shook his head, and said, "When that guy shouted '1 million US Dollars' yesterday, I already had a feeling.
1 million US Dollars is a huge amount. Most people in this world cannot save up such an amount after a lifetime of work.
There are a few rich folks in the Arctic Fox, but you are clearly not among them, and it's not hard to understand that Kahong and the others would venture out to earn it."
Razer listened, frowned, and said, "Do you agree with them going to rescue people?"
Mountain Eagle pursed his lips, thought for a moment, and said, "Personally, I don't agree because I have doubts about that guy's identity, and I don't lack $1 million either.
But if Kahong and the others want to go, I have no position to stop them...
In the end, no matter who that guy is, rescuing people is never wrong!"
As he spoke, Mountain Eagle looked at Razer's old face, smiled, and said, "But they are still a bit impulsive. Departing into the mountains at night for $1 million, there must be a high risk involved.
Actually, they could completely wait a bit. That guy's family has a place to stay warm, they won't die anytime soon.
When they show excessive enthusiasm for a $1 million offer, their final gain will surely be discounted."
How could an old gun mercenary like Razer not understand...
That injured person can't move on his own and is worried about his family's safety. There might also be pressure from the United States government, and maybe even some other issues...
At this time, of course, he would say whatever is favorable, even shouting out a sky-high rescue fee of $1 million.
But once Kahong and the others show strong enthusiasm and the rescue goes smoothly, that guy might very well begin to ponder whether what he paid was worth it, then either make extra demands or come up with various reasons to discount the fee, even making excuses to avoid paying altogether wouldn't be strange.
There are too many people like this, especially those with money that isn't too clean; they're more likely to do so!
Being too greedy or too innocent will make them subconsciously make 'bad decisions'!
Of course, an old gun like Razer is not worried about the other having bad intentions. He's just a little depressed, why is his son so stupid?
From what Mountain Eagle just said, if this matter fell into his hands, $1 million is far from the highest number, and it certainly wouldn't leave any loopholes for the other party.
Looking at Mountain Eagle's steady demeanor, Razer sighed helplessly, saying, "Those idiots are all useless, but their wilderness survival skills are enough, bringing the person out shouldn't be a big problem.
However, before that, I want you to go with me to talk to that guy, get to know his background a bit. We can't let Kahong and the others make a wasted trip!"
Mountain Eagle listened, thought for a moment, and said, "Indeed, if Kahong and the others bring the person back, and that guy says he has no money, you can't really kill him.
So let's call Tiffany and Lilith, they are the backbone of the Arctic Fox Rescue Team, this kind of thing should be their responsibility.
In fact, it's not a particularly difficult matter, a secure contract can solve all problems."
Razer listened, frowned, and said, "Do you mean the 'International Intermediary Company'?"
Mountain Eagle shook his head and said, "That depends on whether that guy is a member of the 'International Intermediary Company'. If not, then we need to come up with a contract that can put pressure on him...
Kahong and the others have already left, and you can't contact them, so we have to act a bit tougher."
Razer glanced at the busy crowd, patiently waited until Balang finished eating, then called the team doctor Lilith, saying, "Lilith, Tiffany, give a hand, go check on that idiot from yesterday..."
Lilith was about to continue fetching firewood with Tiffany to boil a few more buckets of hot water, but hearing Razer's call, she handed her work to Marta, then frowned as she walked over, and said, "That guy was seriously injured yesterday, you guys should help call for a rescue, he needs to go to a regular hospital for surgery."
Razer glanced at Lilith's serious expression, sighed a bit helplessly...
His son and son-in-law were much worse compared to Lilith. This girl heard the guy's reward yesterday too, but she remained unmoved.
He knew Eagle Claw had quite a lot of money, but $1 million is a huge sum anywhere. Facing the reward, compared to Kahong and the others, Lilith showed no greed at all.
Razer sensed the amusement in Mountain Eagle's eyes, he grunted lightly, softened his tone towards Lilith, and said, "That guy said he needs to contact his own doctor and won't go to the hospital until his family is rescued.
You're the doctor, please check on him, at least make sure he doesn't die in the village."
Lilith listened, shook her head slightly, and said, "I think you're asking for trouble...
He's so severely injured, dragging it out will threaten him with multiple complications, and his body must be in a lot of pain now.
In this situation, if he still insists on doing so, then he must have significant trouble on him!"
Saying this, Lilith glanced at Mountain Eagle, and said in a low voice, "That guy seems to have money, but $1 million..."
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