Mercenary’s War

Chapter 2380 - 2356: Satan’s Zoo

By the time Gao Yang finished the call, everyone else had long finished their meal.

Gao Yang walked back to the stove and said to Liang Dong, who was still busy, "Squad Leader, is there any food left?"

"Yes, I’ve kept it warm for you. Mutton soup is never too late. Sit down, and I’ll get you a bowl."

The members of Satan hadn’t dispersed yet, except for Albert and Andy He; everyone was present, knowing Gao Yang definitely had something to say.

Sitting on a folding stool, Gao Yang smiled at everyone before apologetically saying, "The Solar System Company belongs to all of us, but I just made a major decision without consulting you. I’ve invited three people to join as shareholders of the Solar System Company, and they’ve agreed."

Glolov said, "You handle these things; we discussed this a long time ago."

Gao Yang nodded, exhaled, and said helplessly, "Saudi Arabia has started using mercenaries. Right now, in Yemen—no, in Sana’a, there are at least six mercenary groups, apart from the one we just wiped out, and at least five more mercenary groups."

Frey said bitterly, "It was so hard to fight today; I knew we must’ve encountered mercenaries."

Glolov was also surprised, "Starting to use mercenaries so early? Too fast. Does this mean Saudi Arabia has been preparing to move on Yemen for a while?"

Gao Yang said, "I just contacted Abdul. According to his information, Saudi Arabia hasn’t planned to use a large number of mercenaries yet, because there currently isn’t a large-scale war. So Saudi Arabia is only using small mercenary corps. But I think since they’re using mercenaries from the start, once the war escalates, they’ll start using those from larger companies. Therefore, we must make the Solar System Company stronger and give it a more powerful backing, which is why I invited three shareholders."

Eileen worriedly asked, "If our company adds new shareholders, will our control weaken?"

Gao Yang shook his head and replied, "No, they won’t participate in the company’s operations; just dividends. Plus, we kept fifty percent of the shares, ensuring the final decision-making power is in our hands."

Eileen smiled and said, "That’s fine then, as long as there’s no interference."

Gao Yang took out his notebook with the intelligence and announced, "I’ve just got some information about potential enemies we might face. I’ve recorded the critical parts for us to prepare specifically, so when we encounter them, we won’t be as passive as we were tonight."

Gao Yang handed his notebook to Eileen, who opened it and began reading the content Gao Yang recorded. After reading, Eileen closed the notebook and stated, "We need to carefully study targeted tactics because I’m already starting to get excited."

Phoenix said nothing, but her eyes were especially bright.

Gao Yang turned his gaze to Joseph, smiling, "So, have you thought of a nickname?"

Joseph immediately replied, "I want to be called Lion! But..."

Cui Bo quickly chimed in, "We don’t approve!"

Joseph sighed in frustration, "I want to be called Eagle or Golden Eagle, Cheetah, or Wild Wolf. I’m actually not interested in animal nicknames at all, but since you insist on having one, I think it’s not too much to ask for a fierce one, right, Boss?"

Seeing Joseph’s pleading look, Gao Yang laughed, "It’s just a nickname; it doesn’t matter what it is. Wanting a fierce one is understandable."

Andy He said with a sarcastic smile, "Wishful thinking! Ram, Rabbit, Frog, Big Dog, Crow, Fat Cat, especially Little Fly! Don’t you think having a fierce nickname disrupts Satan’s consistency?"

Frey weakly said, "Actually, if possible, I’d like to change mine..."

Andy He waved his hand dramatically, "In any case, forget about fierce nicknames."

Taylor coughed twice and then, with a serious face, said, "Considering Joseph’s characteristics, we believe Porcupine or Hedgehog suits him well."

Li Jinfang nodded, "I’ve always thought Porcupine is good."

Joseph still looked at Gao Yang, seeking help, "Boss, is it possible for me to be called Golden Scorpion? Or just Scorpion. I was stung by an Israeli Golden Scorpion once, and the pain I felt I will never forget for the rest of my life. I’m even terrified of Golden Scorpions forever, so calling me Golden Scorpion should be okay, right?"

Gao Yang thought for a moment and then nodded, "Hmm, Porcupine is nice!"

Joseph’s face lit up with joy, but after Gao Yang finished speaking, Joseph’s joy quickly turned into a look of helplessness.

Gao Yang sighed with emotion, "You know, when I was in Africa, I especially enjoyed hunting porcupines. Although skinning them was a bit troublesome, the meat was tender and delicious, which made me really like porcupines."

Cui Bo’s eyes widened, "Really tasty?"

"Absolutely delicious! Let’s take a trip to South Sudan and hunt some so you can taste it. Before, I only roasted them dry and found them good, and now with the Squad Leader’s cooking, it must be even better! Uh, Joseph, you’ll be Porcupine from now on."

After saying this, Gao Yang leaned close to Joseph, patted his shoulder, and extended his hand, smiling at Joseph, "Your performance tonight was excellent, and now you have a nickname worthy of Satan. Buddy, welcome to Satan’s Zoo officially!"

Joseph shook hands with Gao Yang with a reluctant expression, then repeated "Porcupine" several times before nodding, "Alright, Porcupine it is. It’s not like you give me a choice."

At this moment, Liang Dong handed Gao Yang a lunch box, smiling, "Is the nickname settled?"

Joseph, listless, replied, "Settled. From now on, I’m Porcupine."

Gao Yang picked up the walkie-talkie and loudly said, "Rebrov, come over here."

Rebrov didn’t have a nickname yet, so Gao Yang decided to go ahead and assign one while the mood was light.

Just then, Liang Dong laughed heartily, "Alright, Satan has become a zoo. Then I’ll be the keeper."

Liang Dong’s remark made everyone laugh, prompting Gao Yang to laugh out loud, "That’s a good one, suitable, but... let’s forget it. The keeper isn’t an animal."

Liang Dong chuckled, "Why isn’t it an animal? Keepers are humans, and humans are animals."

"Wishful thinking. We’re birds, beasts, snakes, insects, and rodents, oh, you being a keeper, your wish!"

After speaking with dissatisfaction, Cui Bo slapped his leg and loudly said, "Enough, you’ll be called Mouse!"

Liang Dong looked confused, "What does Mouse have to do with me?"

Cui Bo answered seriously, "Think about it, Liang Dong, Liang Dong—it sounds like ’grain and hole.’ A tunnel in a granary is ’Liang Dong,’ or rather, ’digging a hole to hide grain’ is also ’Liang Dong.’ Since your name has ’hole’ in it, being called Mouse is fitting!"