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Chapter 50: Inspection
🕑 Added 2024-06-02 10:41:35 +0000 UTCJohn indeed didn't need anyone to take care of him. The exorbitant medical expenses already included the cost of caregivers. Besides, John had just woken up and couldn't chat with Arthur all the time. So Arthur left the hospital and returned to his temporary residence at the company.
Living at the company meant no rent, but since Frank was selling the company, Arthur now had to consider his living arrangements.
As for whether to go back home, Arthur didn't even think about it. As a young man in his twenties, it was the time to explore and take risks. Arthur couldn't possibly just go back like this.
Now Arthur was thinking about whether to start his own business.
If he didn't want to work for others, he had to be his boss. To make big money, he had to do it himself. Arthur understood this principle without others having to say it, but the problem was that starting a business also required capital, and going solo required both the ambition and ability.
Furthermore, while going solo could make money, only a few bosses made big money, and there were even more people who failed in business. Not to mention, Frank was a typical negative example.
With limited means and ambition, Arthur thought that with over a hundred thousand dollars in hand, which was tens of thousands in RMB, this trip abroad was already a big success. With this money, it would be better to save it up to buy a house and a car, and then get married when he went back. Using this little bit of savings to start a business, if it failed, it would be gone.
Moreover, a job with a monthly salary of twenty thousand dollars was waiting for him. Wouldn't it be great to earn a high salary steadily?
In the United States, an annual income of a hundred thousand dollars is considered a high-paying job. If you could earn two hundred and forty thousand dollars a year, why start a business?
But John said the Flames of War company wasn't suitable for him. This was indeed a hurdle in Arthur's heart, but the problem was that John was still too weak to say too much, and Frank was too busy at the moment to ask about the situation at the Flames of War company.
Now there was a handgun in front of Arthur, his first handgun, the Smith & Wesson 1911 that John had given him. Next to the handgun was his phone.
Looking at the handgun, Arthur felt that John wouldn't deceive him. Even if he didn't do it himself, he shouldn't join the Flames of War company.
But looking at his phone, Arthur remembered the expectant look on Rubber's face when he asked him to make the call, which made him unable to resist the urge to go for the monthly salary of twenty thousand dollars.
In short, he was conflicted, very conflicted.
Just as Arthur thought he should let go of his conflicts and get some sleep, his phone rang.
It was Rubber calling.
Arthur answered Rubber's call, and then he said seriously, "Rubber, I haven't made up my mind yet..."
"Listen to me, Danny is in Los Angeles. I told him briefly about your situation, and he's very interested in you."
Arthur was stunned for a moment, then he smiled bitterly again, "I haven't made up my mind yet."
"Let me finish. I know you haven't decided yet, but I want to tell you, Bottle Cap and Captain's refusal to join the Flames of War is their grudge. Do you understand? Don't let other people's grudges affect your judgment. There's a good opportunity now. Danny is in Los Angeles, and after hearing about you, he wants to evaluate you."
"Evaluate?"
"Yes, let me tell you, not everyone is qualified to join the Flames of War, and not everyone is qualified to be evaluated by Danny. Do you understand? If a boss wants to personally evaluate you, then he values you."
"Um, go on."
"Let Danny evaluate you. If he thinks you're good, he will personally invite you to join the elite force of the Flames of War. Understand? But if you don't accept the evaluation, even if you want to join the Flames of War, it's not possible. So you can take your time to consider, meet with Danny first, there's nothing to lose."
Arthur thought for a moment, then he said softly, "But what about Frank..."
"I'll say it again, don't let Frank's grudge affect your future. Be prepared, wait for my call. Danny has found a training ground, I will call you when he is ready to meet you. Are you at the hospital?"
"I'm at the company."
"Then I'll come to the company to pick you up, that's it."
Rubber finished in a hurry, then his voice lowered, "Danny will definitely like Mad Dog. Who would refuse someone like Mad Dog on the battlefield?"
"And Mad Dog is such a guy that makes people feel safe on the battlefield. Although he is still a rookie, will he join the Flames of War with us?"
George's voice followed.
Hearing Rubber and George's conversation, Arthur angrily said, "Rubber, you idiot, you haven't hung up yet! Don't call me Mad Dog, especially in front of others, and don't call me Mad Dog!"
Rubber heard Arthur's angry shout and immediately said, "Okay, and by the way, prepare your handgun. Danny heard that you're very good with handguns, and he wants to see for himself. See you later."
George urgently added, "Tell Mad Dog, if he wants to use another gun, I can lend him..."
Rubber hung up the phone, leaving Arthur feeling frustrated for a long time.
Who would like a nickname like Mad Dog? It's too insulting.
Arthur picked up his handgun again. He raised the gun and aimed at the wall for a long time. Then, with an excited expression, he said, "You can do it!"
He was determined to join the Flames of War. But now he had to undergo some evaluation. Well, so be it. It wasn't a big deal.
But as Arthur put down the gun, he suddenly remembered something.
The treasure hunt in Colombia had failed, but not a complete failure. No one knew if the money had been found by the guerrillas. So the agreement they had reached with Frank was that this matter must never be disclosed to anyone.
Of course, the so-called absolute silence was just an agreement. Now that the treasure-hunting team had disbanded, a verbal agreement couldn't hold anyone back. But if Rubber was going to tell Danny about Arthur's time in Colombia, wouldn't that mean revealing the treasure to Danny?
After hesitating for a while, Arthur finally decided to let it go.
Letting it go meant Arthur wouldn't say anything himself. But if Rubber and George directly told Danny about the treasure, he wouldn't say anything about it either. It was their business with Frank.
Rubber and the others were fast movers, and they could even get Danny to personally conduct an evaluation. Arthur felt valued, so he was looking forward to the upcoming evaluation. He decided to get a good night's sleep.
After taking care of John in the hospital for several days, Arthur, physically and mentally exhausted, was not in a very good state. Since he had to wait anyway, he might as well get some rest to regain his energy.
The scales had tipped towards working for others. Just as Arthur was about to drift off to sleep, his phone rang.
Answering the call, Arthur heard Frank's extremely exhausted voice say, "Mad Dog, are you interested in acquiring King's Defense Company?"
