Chapter 1507 - 1522: Jiao Yunda’s Ambition

Chapter 1507: Chapter 1522: Jiao Yunda’s Ambition

It must be said that the Stern Family holds significant power across the British Isles, practically monopolizing all the gold business there. The price Stern offered Jiao Yunda for gold was half of what it cost in Huaxia, and it was tax-free. It felt like Jiao Yunda was taking away half the gold for free from the Sterns! If transported to Huaxia, it could earn at least ten billion. One can imagine how much weight that would be!

However, in Lin Mu’s view, this gold would soon become his personal asset. With this batch of gold, the strength of the Flying Dragon Group would undoubtedly soar to an immeasurable level.

After the banquet, Stern received a phone call, said a few words, and then immediately hung up.

Then he smiled at Jiao Yunda and said, "Mr. Jiao, I have a favor to ask of you. Help me with this, and I’ll take you to see the gold vault. Quantity won’t be a problem."

Of course, Lin Mu understood Stern’s intention. Although it appeared to be asking Jiao Yunda for help, it actually meant they had to cooperate. Without help, the deal couldn’t be done, and certainly, Jiao Yunda was a smart man who wouldn’t refuse.

"Haha, no problem, we’re all friends here. Helping is a small matter, no need to be polite," Jiao Yunda laughed.

"Haha, Young Master Jiao is indeed a man of honor," Stern laughed, clearly satisfied with Jiao Yunda.

"What kind of help do you need?" Jiao Yunda asked.

"Tonight I’m exporting a batch of military weapons. It’s the first collaboration with the other party, and the deal is quite significant, so I’m worried they’ll pull a fast one. I want Mr. Jiao to help out, and the business tonight will be settled," Stern said, looking at Jiao Yunda.

"Haha, this is no small matter!" Jiao Yunda laughed.

"Indeed, but high risk brings high rewards, and opportunities are for the daring!" Stern nodded and said.

Jiao Yunda was no fool. He understood fully that if the other party played tricks on him, it could be his life on the line. But if he wanted to work with Stern, he had to help him!

"Let me discuss it with Boss Lin to see what he thinks," Jiao Yunda said, then looked at Lin Mu, "What do you think, Boss Lin?"

"Haha, of course, there’s no problem. Mr. Stern is our partner; when people ask for help, there’s no reason to refuse. So I have no objections!" Lin Mu smiled and said.

"Mr. Lin is indeed a man of character!" Stern smiled at Lin Mu, appearing quite pleased.

"Haha, you’re too kind," Lin Mu laughed in return.

"Alright, Mr. Stern, we’ll take care of this. When do you plan to act?" Jiao Yunda asked.

"Right now! Everything is ready," Stern said.

"Alright, let’s move immediately," Jiao Yunda nodded.

So Stern waved to a blonde English bodyguard behind him. This guy was tall and burly, much like a bull!

"Take them to the yard!" Stern ordered.

The bodyguard stepped forward, extending his hand, "Gentlemen, please!"

Jiao Yunda and Lin Mu got up, bid farewell to Stern, and left the Si Family Manor together. They arrived at the back of the manor, where a large truck was parked, flanked by two unmarked Mercedes off-road vehicles.

Next to the vehicles, the bodyguard took out a map, pointed to a place circled in red, and said, "This is the map. The transaction point is here."

Jiao Yunda took the map, glanced at it, and then put it away, saying, "Alright, I’ve got it. Is everything in the back of the truck?"

The bodyguard nodded, "That’s right, it’s all goods. Be careful during this operation; the other party might play tricks!"

"Rest assured, since we’ve agreed to help, we’re fully prepared. How many people do you plan to provide to assist our operation?"

"Mr. Stern has instructed that you are entirely responsible for this matter, so our people won’t participate," the bodyguard said.

Jiao Yunda chuckled, "Alright, I understand."

"Alright then, safe travels," the bodyguard said.

Jiao Yunda waved his hand, gathering the people he brought along. All of them were top-notch experts, rigorously trained, so the operation shouldn’t pose any problems.

Once the personnel were gathered, Jiao Yunda and Lin Mu got in the car and set off. Jiao Yunda pretended to be relaxed, lit a cigarette, and offered one to Lin Mu, "Boss Lin, what do you think of this matter?"

"Obviously, Stern is testing us, but there’s no choice. We took the initiative to ask to cooperate with them, so we have to play by their rules. Even if we know, we have to listen to them. But it doesn’t really matter; as long as I’m here, I can ensure Young Master Jiao’s safety," Lin Mu said.

"Haha, thanks a lot, Boss Lin!" Jiao Yunda laughed heartily.

"No need to thank me. I should thank Young Master Jiao instead; if not for your introduction, where would I find such a profitable deal?" Lin Mu chuckled.

"There’s money to be made for everyone! But Boss Lin, I have another idea..." Jiao Yunda said cautiously.

Lin Mu glanced at Jiao Yunda, thinking to himself that this guy really had a lot of crafty ideas!

"What else do you have in mind, Young Master Jiao?" Lin Mu asked.

"I plan to move all of Stern’s gold to Huaxia," Jiao Yunda said with a cold laugh.

"What? Move it all over? You..." Lin Mu seemed a bit surprised.

"That’s right, although the price they offer us is relatively low, we can only make half the profit. If we don’t have any capital, we could earn twice as much profit. Why not?" Jiao Yunda said, exhaling smoke slowly.

Lin Mu glanced at Jiao Yunda, thinking about how ambitious this guy was — as boundless as the heavens! But that’s good, anyway, Lin Mu was only planning a one-time deal. Since he already intended to trick Jiao Yunda, then scamming Stern a bit more wouldn’t add much!

Of course, although Lin Mu thought this way, he still had to pretend to ask to avoid Jiao Yunda’s suspicion. If considered as acting, it barely counted!

"Young Master Jiao, this doesn’t seem worthwhile, does it? You know it’s more profitable to do long-term business than a one-off deal!" Lin Mu asked.

"Haha, this is how society works, a jungle where the strong prey on the weak. There’s no eternal friend, only eternal interests. Our deal with Stern is just a one-time thing. You should know that many powerful companies and consortia have their eyes on this business opportunity! Since we’re going to play, we might as well play big!"