Chapter 161: Enemy Shoes(1/2)
It's scary for a smart person to get enlightened.
Musa's perseverance is amazing and his mobility is off the charts. After having an epiphany and having a long conversation with Gao Guang, he had to drag Gao Guang out at six in the morning.
As long as he has the support of his family, Moussa does not have to worry about the source of activity funds. No wonder he does not spend it on himself after receiving the activity funds, because as a rich second generation, Moussa has no concept of money at all.
This is generating electricity for love, this is an idealist, and Moussa is a person who has escaped from vulgar taste!
It’s okay to go out at six in the morning because it’s not that hot, but the problem comes again. It’s okay to go out to solicit sponsorship, but you can’t walk there.
"Where does your uncle live? Do you need to make an appointment? What if he is not at home? And most importantly, how do we find your uncle?"
"Well……"
The determination to act was there, but there were some gaps in the specific details. Moussa thought about doing it, but he didn't know how to do it.
"I can't call him. If he knows that I'm looking for him, he will definitely not be at home, so we have to go directly to his door. His house is not too far away from here, about five kilometers, or should we walk there?
"
The distance of five kilometers is indeed not too far. Gao Guang’s daily running distance is five kilometers, but this is a running distance in Los Angeles and cannot be achieved in Baghdad.
The most important thing is that walking five kilometers on the streets of Baghdad is very dangerous. Even if you don't have to walk in the scorching sun, Gao Guang will never walk anywhere at this time.
"Let's take a taxi."
It seems that in addition to taking care of the food, he has to be responsible for transportation. Gao Guang took out his phone. He found out the phone number of the local driver recommended to him by the coachman and said: "I know a driver who is said to be very reliable. He is familiar with the local terrain and knows how to drive."
Take us to avoid dangerous areas, and I'll make a call to see if I can rent his car."
It was said that rides could be booked 24 hours a day. Gao Guang called and the call was answered immediately.
"Hello, I'm Ali, how can I help you?"
The driver's name was Ali, and he spoke English with a heavy accent, but it was good to be able to speak English. Gao Guang immediately said: "The coachman introduced me. I want to rent your car."
"Thank you for your trust. Do you want a one-way trip, a day trip, or a long-term rental?"
"Well, how much is it for one time, how much is it for a day, and how much is it for a long-term rental?"
"Looking at the time and mileage, and where you want to go, it's $600 a day, $3,500 a week, or $9,000 a month. Pay up front."
Gao Guang opened his mouth in shock and said, "It's so expensive!"
This price is absolutely sky-high, far exceeding Gao Guang's psychological expectations, but Ali immediately said: "Guaranteed value for money, with people and cars at your service 24 hours a day, and also provide safety consultation, I can take you to avoid
All the dangers make you not feel that Baghdad is a dangerous city at all."
These words still touched Gao Guang. He hesitated and said: "Okay, I'll try it first. I'll give it a day today. We're at the Blue Bay Hotel in the Green Zone. We're going out now. When can you come over?"
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"I'm also in the green zone and will arrive in ten minutes. Please have cash ready. See you later."
Gao Guang prepared six hundred dollars, and he came to get several thousand dollars in cash this time, but he would not show a large amount of cash to anyone unless there was any special need.
At the eleventh minute, a white Toyota Camry parked in front of the hotel. From the outside, this Camry was old and full of dust. It was a relatively good but inconspicuous car on the streets of Baghdad.
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The car stopped, and a short fat man got out of the car. He was about a little over 1.6 meters tall. He was wearing a white robe, but because of time, the white color had become a little mottled. His beard was not very long, and his head was full.
His black hair was shiny and he looked about forty years old.
"Hello, boss." After confirming who called the car, Ali walked up to Gao Guang. He looked at Gao Guang and Moussa carefully, and continued: "Where are we going, how long will it take, tell me these
, if you can go, just give me the money and we can set off."
Ali spoke English. Gao Guang looked at Musa and said, "Where are we going?"
Musa mentioned a wealthy area along the Tigris River. It was full of villas and it was not far from the Green Zone. After Ali heard the location mentioned by Musa, he immediately said with a relaxed face: "No problem, let's get there.
It’s safe somewhere, but do you want to go somewhere else?”
Musa said seriously: "I might go."
Ali looked at Gao Guang, then looked down at Gao Guang's feet, and then he suddenly said: "Are you PMC?"
Gao Guang subconsciously looked down at his outfit. It was okay. A long-sleeved quick-drying shirt for sun protection and quick-drying trousers. They were all outdoor wear, not the more eye-catching tactical wear. They only had two straps on the back waist.
You can't even see the pistol or the baggy shirt.
Thinking that Ali was introduced by the driver, Gao Guang was immediately relieved, because the driver must have introduced many people to Ali, and most of them were PMCs.
"Yes, I am pmc."
Ali reached out and touched the stubble on his chin, then spread his hands and said: "I don't know where you are going today, but you are a PMC, but you didn't bring a rifle, and it's just you, so you don't want any unnecessary conflicts to happen.
Right?"
"Yes, of course I don't want to get into a fight with anyone, safety comes first."
Ali nodded and said: "Yes, safety first, then go change to a pair of shoes."
Gao Guang said in astonishment: "Change shoes? Why do you need to change shoes?"
"Because you are wearing boots that are only worn by mercenaries and PMCs. Lowa, Danner, Asolo, Salomon, these brands of shoes are only worn by you. With your clothes and your boots, you can tell at a glance
Come out and you are a pmc."
Shrugging, Ali said seriously: "Baghdad people are very warm and hospitable, but if you are an American PMC, it is different, so if you don't want to be shot from behind, don't
If you get into trouble, you'd better change your shoes."
This driver has some skills. Gao Guang immediately said: "Then what shoes should I wear?"
"It is best to use slippers, but if you find slippers inconvenient for running, then put on a pair of sneakers. If you want to walk around Baghdad, don't wear hostile shoes. What you wear on your feet are hostile shoes."
"I have a pair of sneakers, wait for me, I'll change them."
Gaoguang ran back upstairs and put on a pair of lightweight mesh running shoes. They were brought for comfort, but now, these shoes have been given more connotations.
After changing his shoes, Ali looked at his high-gloss feet and nodded: "It's okay this time. At least the probability of being blacklisted has been greatly reduced. I also have a condition. You just need to tell me your destination and which route to take."
I have to have the final say, and if you can, just pay."
Gao Guang took out six hundred dollars and handed it to Ali. Ali took it, counted it, put it in his pocket, and said, "Get in the car, let's go."
After getting in the car, I discovered that the inside of the car was very, very clean and absolutely spotless, which was in sharp contrast to the outside.
But whether the six hundred dollars is worth it, I really can’t tell now. However, Gao Guang doesn’t want to encounter any real danger and let the driver show his extraordinary driving skills to take him away. He hopes that the driver can do it.
Avoiding risks in advance makes every trip very peaceful, even to the point of boredom.
After driving for fifteen minutes, we arrived at Musa's cousin's house.
There is a villa on the bank of the Tigris River, a three-story white building. Palm trees can be seen through the high fence, and judging from the distance between the small building and the fence, the yard is also not too small.
The car stopped, and Ali looked back at the highlight on the back seat and said: "If the time is short, I will wait here. If the time is long, I will find a place to wait. If you want to leave, call me and I will be there right away.
You can come here."
Musa whispered: "If we can get in, the time will not be too short. If we can't get in, you can take us away directly."
After a few hurried explanations, Musa got out of the car. After Gao Guang also got out of the car, he took a deep breath, walked to the door and pressed the doorbell.
Musa felt like he was on the verge of sinking his boat. He stood on one side of the big iron gate, like a warrior about to go to war.
It’s actually more difficult to make money than to go to the battlefield, which is understandable to Gao Guang.
There was an electronic access control beside the iron gate. After a while, a somewhat rude tone sounded from the electronic access control's loudspeaker.
"The master is not here, please leave."
One conclusion can be drawn from the conversation that the people in this house knew that Musa was coming, but they did not want to see Musa, so they asked the housekeeper or servant to send Musa away.
Musa was not angry. He said with a serious face: "Tell my uncle that I am here for the reputation of the Balhari family and ask him to see me immediately."
There was no sound from the gate. After five minutes, no one spoke. The big iron door suddenly opened slowly to one side.
After opening the door, Gao Guang could immediately see four people holding rifles inside. Everything looked normal from the outside, but it was heavily guarded inside.
But this is Baghdad, and it would be abnormal to live in a villa without more than a dozen armed security guards.
Musa said to Gaoguang: "Let's go in."
Behind the door is a stone road with lawns on both sides. There are six cars parked under a pergola on one side of the yard, and there is also a fountain.
This is indeed the behavior of super rich people. Gao Guang felt at ease, and he felt that his investment was about to pay off.
At this time, the door of the villa opened, and a man wearing a black robe and a headscarf stood at the door, looking at Moussa with a complicated expression.
There are many people in Baghdad wearing robes, but not many wearing black robes. The person at the door does not look like a housekeeper or a servant, but rather a ruthless character who kills without blinking an eye, especially the black robe.
It adds a lot of pressure to people.
Making a gesture of invitation without saying a word, the man in black robe led Musa and Gao Guang to the living room, and then stood aside. Then two minutes later, a man wearing a loose nightgown with a sleepy face left.
Come in.
This newcomer looked somewhat similar to Moussa. He had a very ugly expression on his face. He sat directly on the sofa opposite Moussa, stretched out his right hand, and started chattering.
He was speaking in Kurdish, but Gao Guang couldn't understand a word of it, and Musa suddenly seemed a little embarrassed. He looked at Gao Guang, and then started gibbering.
The two people talked more and more excitedly, but Gao Guang could only sit next to Moussa and tell what happened from the expressions of the two people.
To be continued...