MTLNOVEL Chapter 739: Issuing Certificates
Joe Ga moved the meeting location to the conference room because the lounge was filled with the scent of hormones, which wasn't suitable for serious matters...
Monica finally got what she wished for, and though the place and atmosphere weren't great, successfully winning over the boss made her extremely happy.
She stuffed her crumpled panties into her bag, straightened her skirt, blew a kiss to Joe Ga, and left the hospital to change clothes at her apartment.
Meanwhile, Boss Joe felt refreshed and headed to the conference room, eager to secure the 'contract' and start the subsequent deployments.
The deal was actually quite simple...
Joe Ga would provide information on ISIS terrorists, and in return, he would receive an anti-terrorism contract endorsed by Homeland Security, CIA, and the Secret Service.
The amount of the contract was small, under $500,000, but it explicitly granted P·B the authority to strike...
Since it was closely related to America's security, this contract fully unleashed P·B's combat capabilities, with the only 'restriction' being that they must wear Homeland Security uniforms and be accompanied by agents during operations.
The attendees were all from the intelligence departments. They didn't care about mundane economic affairs; as long as they could dig out ISIS, they would be able to achieve commendation and awards.
Major General Maguire seemed to be picking up the gauntlet, now willing to break the pot to sink the boat...
Anyway, just do it. Making a big splash isn't scary, but it's scary not to achieve any results.
Facing the confident Boss Joe, Maguire signed his name on the contract and, looking at Joe Ga, said: "Hu Lang, this is what you want, now it's your turn to give us what we want."
Joe Ga pushed the contract to the lawyer Valkyrie who hurried over, then nodded to Maguire and said: "Our cleanup in Tubruq has yielded some results...
My intelligence officer has compiled information on cargo ships leaving Tubruq during the suspect dates and attempted tracking.
I will have my intelligence officer coordinate with Mr. Bayar. I believe your intelligence system is much more extensive than ours, and surely you can sort out critical clues from it."
As Joe Ga looked at Major General Maguire, whose expression was still stern, he laughed and said: "Sir, from my experience, as long as we do not appear too anxious on the Iraqi front and allow ISIS to see hope in holding their ground, the dirty bomb will definitely not detonate.
The pace of battle in Mosul is under our control, so I think you don't have to worry too much."
Major General Maguire didn't show much response but Earl Lavey, with a wry smile, raised his injured hand and said: "Sir, do you really think there's no need to worry?
There are plenty of people in this world who want to see us embarrassed. The attack on the Iraqi plane is just the beginning.
Now that Tami is in our hands, I'm more worried than anyone that someone will attack Tami, and then force Hafali to lose his mind, like…"
Joe Ga chuckled and said, "Like Shah..."
Joe Ga then picked up a tablet, brought up several photos, pushed them towards Earl Lavey, and said: "This photo was taken the day before your attack, showing Shah people in contact with ISIS."
Earl Lavey looked down at the photos on the tablet, frowned, took a picture with his phone, and then sent it to his colleagues...
A few minutes later, a frustrated Earl said: "This guy named Howard is from a Shah investment group; such people generally have backgrounds in the Shah Intelligence Agency."
Looking at Joe Ga, Earl said: "Sir, how are you certain he's connected to my attack?"
Joe Ga spread his hands and said: "I'm not in intelligence; I'm not sure about anything.
You said your suspect was from Shah, and I just happened to get this photo that can prove they had been in Iraq.
Buddy, I'm just a military contractor; I'm only responsible for producing results, not investigating the reasons."
Pausing, Joe Ga looked at Major General Maguire, whose face showed some dissatisfaction, and said: "Sir, I know you want more specific information.
But frankly, judging by my tense relationship with ISIS, I was able to get information about some ISIS terrorists' locations, and compared to that, you guys are performing much worse.
Homeland Security is doing even worse, because they are responsible for preventing things like dirty bombs, but they had no idea and let ISIS smuggle a dirty bomb into America.
When I was in Tubruq, through Eric Bent, I warned you, but let's look at the results now..."
Major General Maguire knew he had few options now, and after listening he shook his head and said: "Hu Lang, if Eric Bent hadn't been compromised, would you still cooperate with us like you are now?
We all know what you want to do.
I don't care about the process, but I want to see results, results good enough for me to report back."
Joe Ga actually felt sorry for Maguire...
Aaron has no definite news about the dirty bomb, and Joe Ga couldn't dig it out.
All he could do was use the information provided by Aaron to unearth an ISIS network rooted in America, then let Homeland Security attempt to find information from it.
And the most important job for the counter-terrorism center was to use Tami to try to locate Hafali.
That's walking on two legs...
Joe Ga couldn't guarantee results, but he could assure that things were moving forward.
It was also because Tami had drawn most of Homeland Security's attention that Joe Ga was able to smoothly secure the operational contract.
This is where Joe Ga's brilliance lies; at such a critical moment, he steps on their psychological expectations, giving them an irresistible reason.
Even if the operation isn't entirely successful, they have to pinch their noses and cover all the trouble for P.B.
Seeing Major General Maguire clearly very agitated and Elle with a look of helplessness, Joe Ga realized that these two guys might have been kicked out of the intelligence core, excluded from Tami's line.
This means that they must achieve some results, otherwise their career prospects are definitely worrisome.
This discovery made Joe Ga very happy, because they have needs, so they are more motivated to cooperate.
Joe Ga pondered for a moment and then said to Major General Maguire, "Sir, the doctor said Eric could wake up at any time.
I have to meet with him, and then start the operation.
Within three days, I will definitely show you some results!"
"Why are you so confident?"
Suddenly looking up from the intelligence documents, Bayar asked Joe Ga, "Hu Lang, if even our Department of Homeland Security isn't sure, how can you be so confident?
Or do you have an intelligence source we don't know about?"
Bayar's sudden question caught Joe Ga off guard; there was something spy-like and 'unfriendly' about it.
It wasn't that he really had any ill will toward Joe Ga, but this guy was pressuring Boss Qiao by being suspicious of everything.
Looking into Bayar's curious eyes, Joe Ga shook his head and said, "You are mistaken, it's not that I have other sources of information, but I have my own way of gathering intelligence.
Using methods that would absolutely be illegal in your system...
Donald Depp has issued a security invitation to P.B due to a terrorist attack happening in New Jersey.
I will capture some terrorists and then interrogate them; my methods are quite brutal, but as long as I can grasp even a slight clue, I can fight all the way up.
You can't, that's why you have achieved nothing so far!
And if it weren't for the intelligence I brought to you, you probably wouldn't know where the dirty bomb came ashore even today.
So, don't doubt me, because it's pointless!"
Bayar accepted Joe Ga's words because he knew that this is how the American intelligence system operates...
Underhanded jobs, dirty talking, taking the blame; if exposed, it's all the problem of private contractors.
Those inside the system, especially the wage earners, must follow at least the basic operational baseline.
Because if they cross the line, even if they complete the task, this matter will someday be dug up as a reason for their dismissal.
Private companies don't have this problem; to protect America's national security, private companies take some extreme measures, which can be understood by the public while also circumventing the restrictions on intelligence work.
The worst-case scenario is just like CACI or Titan Corporation; they took the blame for the intelligence departments at Guantanamo Bay Prison for abusing prisoners.
The worse they are criticized, the stronger they grow!
The woman Tami is a direct lead, so dealing with this line requires strategy, caution, and patience, companies like P.B can't handle such issues.
But terrorist attacks are different, discovery, combat, capture, violent interrogation, these can open a new path at the fastest speed.
The intelligence department needs to see some results quickly, or else the pressure from the White House will drive those responsible for brown-nosing insane.
Bayar nodded slightly, glanced at Thompson, who had been smiling silently next to him, and then said to Joe Ga, "I need to prepare a studio in New Jersey, any recommendations?"
Joe Ga probably understood the implication in Bayar's words; he casually waved his hand, "No need to find a place, just go directly to 'P.B Farm'.
You prepare your own equipment, just leave the equipment for me after it's done, and I won't even charge rent."
What Joe Ga meant was that all of P.B's secrets are open to you, you can look if you want, but there will be a price.
This price isn't just money; the temporary equipment is merely electronics like computers, not worth much money.
Joe Ga just wanted to tell Bayar, I understand your antics, but afterward, you have to compensate for your doubts about me.
The now mature Joe Ga understood the nature of these guys; if you don't set limits for them, they will take a mile.
Bayar is just a wage earner, talking about sentimentality in work with them is meaningless.
However, Major General Maguire is worth connecting with...
After making his stance clear to Bayar, Joe Ga ignored him and proactively extended an invitation to Major General Maguire.
Not only inviting Maguire to stay temporarily at the farm in New Jersey but also inviting him to participate fully in the observation and direction of the mission...
The most interesting part was when Joe Ga asked Major General Maguire if he had considered working for a private company after retirement, and he received a very positive response.