Two Realms Shuttle Gate: Don't Call Me a Demon!-Chapter 201 - 117: CIA (First Update)
Chapter 201: Chapter 117: CIA (First Update)
United States!
Inside a certain government meeting room, the air was thick with smoke, and a group of people were puffing on cigars, their expressions exceedingly grim.
The current head of the Avelson Family, Jose Avelson, sat in a chair, his demeanor cold and detached, as he slowly began:
“Gentlemen, it seems our plan to force the other party into compliance has failed.”
Facing Jose Avelson, an official from the tax bureau, visibly annoyed with a darkened face, said, “Mr. Avelson, we could have been collecting taxes properly, but because of our cooperation with your operation, now there’s a huge loss in the national treasury. Your way of doing things has made it difficult for everyone.”
“That’s right, my chain of supermarkets has suffered severe losses. We used to earn commissions of over a hundred million US Dollars monthly from Tianyuan Hair Growth Liquid, and now all the money’s been made by the Black Market smugglers instead. Who’s going to compensate for our losses?”
Another chairman of a large supermarket chain was also pounding the table, deeply regretting the failed operation of trying to steal a chicken only to lose the rice used to lure it.
If only I hadn’t cooperated with Asder Pharmaceutical, losing so much interest for nothing.
The meeting room was filled with the privileged elite. A world top 500 and renowned multinational pharmaceutical company like Asder Pharmaceutical always preferred to interact with the influential and powerful.
Now, facing the rampant smuggling of Tianyuan Hair Growth Liquid, there was no doubt that their strict blockade policies had failed, which is why they had gathered together to discuss countermeasures.
In response to the accusations, Jose Avelson bowed and said, “I didn’t anticipate this and it has resulted in losses for all of you. However, we’re not without opportunities to recoup.
Since smuggling is rampant, then we will crack down on these smugglers.
The smuggled Tianyuan Hair Growth Liquid comes from Mexico; first, we’ll have Mexico seal off the transportation channels at the border. Furthermore, we’ll send special teams to combat criminal gangs involved in smuggling these items. For this, we need the strength of relevant personnel.”
“As long as we subdue the smuggling, Tianyuan Daily will have no choice but to accept our demands.”
As he spoke, Jose Avelson looked towards a stern-faced middle-aged man in the room.
“Your Excellency Judith, Asder Pharmaceutical is willing to donate 50 million US Dollars in cash to your department as funding for overseas activities. I believe with your methods, taking down those criminal gangs shouldn’t be a problem, right?”
The man named Judith was no other than a high-ranking official from the CIA, especially invited to the scene by Jose Avelson.
“After the success of the operation, we at the CIA will take thirty percent of the net revenue from Tianyuan Hair Growth Liquid,” Judith said in a calm tone, stating his demand.
As these words were spoken, numerous people’s eyelids twitched in response, cursing inwardly.
Jose Avelson furrowed his brows and thought for a long time. Considering that they needed to rely on the CIA’s power, he finally had no choice but to nod, “I can agree to that demand.”
A hint of a smile appeared on Judith’s indifferent face.
Although the CIA is the United States’ most important foreign intelligence agency, responsible for collecting intelligence on foreign governments, companies, terrorist organizations, individuals, political, cultural, and scientific developments, and also boasts formidable operational capabilities – from bribery and assassination to sponsoring anti-government forces in enemy countries and facilitating arms trades and more.
It can be said that the CIA has always had multiple roles, but to complete all these tasks, the CIA also needs funding!
In order to rake in money, apart from government appropriations, the CIA takes quite an initiative.
Not to mention, the shadow of the CIA looms behind many drug lords and organized crime figures.
“In addition to combating the smuggling in Mexico, we also need the CIA’s power to help us deal with Jieke Company within Chan Country’s territory – that’s Tianyuan Hair Growth Liquid’s stronghold. Only by taking them down can we truly gain the profits from Tianyuan Hair Growth Liquid.”
Jose Avelson continued to lay out his demands; he was also aware that Jieke Company had been aggressively expanding its military capabilities recently, which made him uneasy.
If it weren’t for the local warlords, whom they supported, not being ready, he would have already given the order to strike.
“He’s just a regional warlord; we can help you with that,”
Judith replied without hesitation. All they needed to do was to label the other party as a terrorist; how could they not control him? The right to define was in the hands of the CIA after all.
In the past, the CIA had done this kind of thing more than once. As long as the funding was in place, they could even overthrow a nation, let alone a minor warlord.
With Judith’s assurance, Jose Avelson visibly relaxed a great deal.
Although promising a substantial part of the profits, gaining the friendship of the CIA was beneficial overall for Asder Pharmaceutical.
With the CIA’s vast influence overseas, Asder Pharmaceutical could go further and deeper.
“Ladies and gentlemen, victory is in sight; we will undoubtedly be the final victors over a mere enterprise,”
Jose Avelson stood up and bowed once again.
Everyone exchanged smiles; with the CIA’s involvement, they already saw the hope of victory.
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Soon after the meeting ended, the United States Commerce Office held another press conference.
The spokesperson angrily stated in front of the reporters, “Recently, we discovered large-scale smuggling at the US-Mexico border. Criminals have brought Tianyuan Hair Growth Liquid, which our department has explicitly banned from selling, into our territory.
Behind this must be the aiding and abetting of Tianyuan Daily, circulating products through illegal channels and supplying criminals, thus endangering the public.
We urge Mexico to immediately initiate the corresponding ban to prevent Tianyuan Hair Growth Liquid from passing through customs and becoming a weapon for criminals to earn Black Gold.
Hereby, our commerce department officially issues the final ultimatum.
Tianyuan Daily has jeopardized the national security of the United States and must immediately stop this smuggling activity and pay a fine of 3.698 billion US dollars, or we will initiate comprehensive sanctions.”
Reporters below, sensing big news, raised their microphones and asked, “Are you saying Tianyuan Daily is involved in smuggling—do you have evidence?”
“Of course there is evidence, but it is not convenient to show it at the moment. Once we catch all the culprits, they will be punished by law.”
The spokesperson from the commerce office insisted, stating they would make Tianyuan Daily pay the price.
“I’d like to ask, how exactly has Tianyuan Daily jeopardized our national security? Is there detailed medical validation and data to support the harm to health?”
Another reporter stood up, the tone excited.
“It involves national security secrets, so it is not convenient for us to answer. Next.”
The spokesperson’s face turned darker, hurriedly looking for a friendly journalist.
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“With such actions from Tianyuan Daily, should we consider directly freezing their funds?”
A CNN reporter immediately made the suggestion to the spokesperson, ignoring the disdainful looks from fellow journalists.
“That’s something we’ll consider.”
The spokesperson said dryly; had Tianyuan Daily’s money been stored overseas, they would have frozen its assets long ago, letting them know what it means to be the world police. Unfortunately, they didn’t have the opportunity.
Seeing the eager eyes below, the spokesperson felt the press conference was a bit like being under siege and didn’t dare to let the questioning continue. They hastily ended the conference and left somewhat awkwardly.
