Capítulo 1556: Chapter 1265: First Arrival in Manila

Philippines, Manila, Ninoy Aquino International Airport…

After Joe Ga got off the plane, he enjoyed a complete visa exemption treatment. As soon as he disembarked, a highly specified convoy of SUVs took Joe Ga’s Team A, along with members of Teams C and E, to a manor on the outskirts of Manila for accommodation.

It was Joe Ga’s first time in Southeast Asia, and it was late January 2019, the most pleasant time in Southeast Asian climate.

Joe Ga rolled down the car window, looking at the scenery along the way. Suddenly, he felt that he should travel more. This way, he wouldn’t make erroneous judgments due to stereotypes.

From the anti-drug materials about the Philippines, it felt like a land of mourning…

Filthy ground with sewage and garbage everywhere, cramped and stifling environment, apathetic crowd, made Joe Ga feel like he was looking at Kowloon Walled City from early years.

But the reality wasn’t like that, at least Manila wasn’t!

This coastal city appeared vibrant. Although there were obvious differences between the vast areas of slums and affluent districts, it didn’t feel as distinctly divided as in Brazil.

Overall, it felt a bit like an old Guangzhou-Foshan transformed into a central Shenzhen, although much larger in area and scale.

Manila cannot be called clean and tidy, but the familiarity brought by East Asian cultural circle made Joe Ga quite like it.

When the convoy delivered Joe Ga and his team to the manor on the outskirts, the gentlemanly Garci and his senior team were already waiting there, along with the deputy director of the CIA, Isa from the intelligence service, and a representative from the France Internal Security…

A representative of the Philippine Intelligence Department, as a liaison, stayed in the manor, accompanied by a 12-man special task force.

Joe Ga got out of the car and first hugged Isa, and cheekily pinched this acquaintance’s butt…

“Hey, Isa, how have you been? Is your director dead yet? When are you going to climb up to the director’s position?”

Isa was one of Aaron’s people and involved in Aaron’s most critical secret operations.

Joe Ga didn’t know if she was Aaron’s lover, but as an ‘acquaintance,’ making trouble for her at the meeting would make her feel more at ease in future operations.

Sure enough, Isa forcefully pushed Joe Ga away, her two middle fingers almost pointing at his face, angrily saying: “Sir, please show some respect!”

Joe Ga spread his hands, stepped back a bit, and said flippantly, “Oh, that’s not nice…

I was the one who killed the Iron Lady, enabling you to sit in your current position.

It’s been nearly two years, and I haven’t even received a holiday card…”

Joe Ga looked at the CIA and France Internal Security people, seriously saying: “Guys, do you think I’m right?”

The CIA delegate, a sharp and stern-looking middle-aged black woman, nodded gravely at Joe Ga’s jest, saying: “As an intelligence worker, it’s clear my peer has been negligent.”

The representative from France Internal Security was clearly just an extra. He sidestepped disdainfully to avoid the ingratiating CIA counterpart, then said to Joe Ga, “Sir, if you feel the need, I can accompany you to stroll around the city center of Manila, there are several great nightclubs.”

The representative from the Philippine Intelligence Department, named Jack Chen, was a typical Southeast Asian Chinese elite, very young.

Jack, looking at the three peers he initially thought unreachable, showed respect for Joe Ga beyond professional boundaries. The flexible young man hesitated for a moment and said to Joe Ga, “Sir, this is the place we’ve prepared for your stay…”

Jack Chen watched Dorian and others unload over a dozen suitcases from the car, his expression worried as he said, “Sir, our president greatly admires you and intends to invite you for a private meeting to discuss cooperation…

But as a representative of the security department, I’m having some doubts about your current approach.

If possible, I would hope you could work with us to register the weapons you have brought.”

Looking at the handsome Jack Chen in front of him, Joe Ga nonchalantly nodded and said: “I’m happy to cooperate with you…

In fact, coming to Manila wasn’t my intention, but you have to understand me; I’m a thorn in the side of global extremist organizations and drug trafficking groups, I need reliable security measures.”

Jack Chen heard this and said very seriously, “Sir, I assure you, my people can ensure your safety within the Philippines.”

Upon hearing this, Joe Ga frowned and looked at the young official, saying: “Buddy, do you know who my target is this time?”

Jack Chen’s face shifted for a moment and said: “I don’t know, but I still have confidence!”

Upon hearing this, Joe Ga pointed at the middle-aged CIA woman disdainfully and said: “You all are really not considerate of your allies…

Nuclear materials, nuclear weapon data, designers, black market, such critical information isn’t shared with them?”

Jack Chen, surprised, looked at the expressionless black woman. When he realized Joe Ga wasn’t lying, his face changed dramatically, realizing exactly which case he was involved in…

With a bit of sympathy, Joe Ga patted Jack Chen’s shoulder, smiling as he said, “Don’t worry, this matter is all CIA-led. As long as you listen to me, I can at least ensure you won’t be the scapegoat.”

Saying this, Joe Ga glanced at those seemingly highly professional Philippine Special Forces and smiled: “Your soldiers seem quite competent. How much is their monthly salary?

In the coming months, P.B. will be sending humanitarian supplies to the refugee camps in Rakhine State in Myanmar, requiring many people to execute the task…

P.B. pays well. If you’re interested, you could consider it!”

Jack was witnessing this style of Joe Ga for the first time…

Faced with such sudden recruitment, Jack glanced at his own people, realizing they were surprisingly eager, making him feel especially awkward.

The overall impression Jack had of Joe Ga was candid, sincere, slightly domineering, but as a boss, no one could deny that such a person provided an extraordinary sense of security!

The old man Garci, watching Joe Ga take control after disembarking and naturally categorizing the intelligence officials as ‘guests,’ leaving them no room to interrupt…

This old man, who had lived through the Cold War, nodded in admiration and then took the initiative to say: “Boss, it’s too damp outside, let’s go inside and talk.”

With that, Garci signaled Puyol to open the manor’s door, inviting Joe Ga in while smiling, saying: “I’ve talked to some people on the Philippine side, and they can’t provide a large contract against pirate tycoon Faiz…

But I figured you wouldn’t mind, so I made the decision to sign the contract.

To complete the contract, the Hamilton-class ‘Princess’ and a Sea Hawk-43 will arrive at the Sulu Sea in four days. If necessary, they can work with us to complete marine operations.”

While walking, Joe Ga nodded slightly and said: “That works too, fighting pirates really requires a professional navy.”

Accompanying them, Jack Chen was struck with fear. The flagship of the Philippine Navy was an ‘offered’ Hamilton-class patrol vessel from America.

To operate the three Hamilton-class patrol vessels that America gave them, the Philippines spent $300 million to acquire three shells that were essentially semi-stripped.

They then made efforts to transform them at their own shipyard, and now barely have one ship capable of executing missions.

The year that Joe Ga took over the ‘Princess’ only cost $45 million, and the radar and other equipment were not dismantled, plus the subsequent upgrade in Italy, the total cost of the new ‘Princess’ did not exceed $120 million.

Of course, the cost wasn’t publicly disclosed, but as a maritime security company owning a ship capable of outmatching the Philippine navy’s flagship, it made Jack Chen feel extremely uncomfortable.

Joe Ga clearly sensed Jack Chen’s emotional change and, sitting on a wicker sofa, smiled as he said: “Don’t be nervous, I have a reason for being allowed to bring weapons into the Philippines!

Pirate tycoon Faiz is my target!

Whether I can catch him, I’m not sure, but I can assure you, every dollar you give me will be worth it!”

Jack Chen heard this and said with a wry smile: “Sir, you dispatched a 3,200-ton warship for a $500,000 military contract…”

Joe Ga laughed and waved his hand, saying: “You missed out on a Sea Hawk-43. That thing is the main force in playing cat and mouse with pirates in complex channels.

Plus, there’s us…

Currently, the P.B. special forces’ appearance fee is quite high!

$500,000 is far from the contract’s entirety, capturing Faiz’s revenue share is our goal!

I heard that guy is extremely wealthy, and half of the gain should offset my investment…”

The black woman from the CIA, hearing Joe Ga’s plan, frowned and said: “Sir, you took a lot of money from us…

Your primary task right now is to complete the ‘designer’ transaction, not focus on the so-called pirates.”

Joe Ga waved his hand and said: “How I handle things is none of your concern, just hurry up and bring the $2 million cash to me, I’ll meet the mercenaries the day after tomorrow.

The transaction is on me, the rest is your problem.”

Saying this, Joe Ga looked at the stern-faced black woman seriously, saying: “I have a lot of free time, so please don’t dictate to me…

This is not a warning, but a notification!

The CIA is fucking illegal anywhere in the world, so don’t let me have the urge to make things difficult for you…”