Song Heping's heart stirred slightly, and his gaze shifted towards the window.

The United States.

This is the United States.

His gaze returned to Kelly's face across from him.

Everything seemed to carry a deeper meaning.

"I can help you regain control of the drug trafficking network here, but I want more than just that ten percent of the profits."

A trace of surprise flashed in Kelly's eyes: "Oh? I didn't expect you to have such a big appetite."

Song Heping feigned helplessness and sighed: "Of course, because it's very dangerous."

Kelly pondered for a moment before asking: "State your conditions."

Song Heping said: "I will stabilize the entire situation in Mexico, make the five major families bow down to you again, ensuring the share of control you previously held remains unchanged. In other words, I will deliver the results you want."

At this point, Song Heping sat up straight in his chair, leaning forward slightly, and said with firm determination in his eyes: "However, I demand absolute command. When I am planning, you must cooperate with me in everything. I won't accept bureaucrats pointing fingers at me."

Kelly thought to herself that this shouldn't be a problem.

After all, she had seen Song Heping's capabilities clearly.

Otherwise, she wouldn't be considering working with him.

Otherwise, even if the CIA personally stepped in and sent other operatives to Mexico, it's uncertain how long it would take and whether they could manage it.

Just like the previous Harrington.

Wasn't the situation good before he messed it all up?

Using a defense company, a bunch of mercenaries to control the situation here, no matter from which perspective, for herself and for the CIA, it's all gain without any harm.

"No problem, I can guarantee that."

"No," Song Heping shook his head: "You're just a department head, you can't guarantee it."

Kelly's face changed slightly; she was already a high-ranking official in the CIA, Song Heping's words seemed to look down on her somewhat.

She said unpleasantly: "Do you know how many people are lining up just to get a promise and guarantee from me?"

Song Heping nodded: "Of course I know. As the head of the Secret Action Department, you hold the command for global operations, and except for the few directors above you, you are indeed one of the most powerful."

Kelly asked: "Then what other guarantees do you need?"

Song Heping said: "I want a written immunity statement signed personally by someone at least at the deputy director level or above, specifying that I am merely undertaking outsourced services for the American intelligence agencies and have immunity from drug crimes."

Kelly's brows furrowed instantly.

She felt that she had underestimated the young man in front of her.

An exoneration authorization?

And to have it stated in the document that it's only outsourced work?

Ha.

What a clever way to dissociate.

This China Person, really crafty.

"Okay," she nodded in agreement: "We grant immunity to those who serve the CIA. You're just afraid of future problems, afraid of being scapegoated, right? Fine, I agree to give you the document."

Song Heping chuckled inwardly, I don't trust you for a second! You woman, clearly no good person!

But still, he pretended to be surprised and said: "You're really agreeing?"

"I agree," Kelly responded without hesitation.

Song Heping continued: "Besides that, I have another condition."

"Another one?!" Kelly sneered: "Aren't you being too greedy, Mr. Song?"

Song Heping said: "Is it? Is it not justified? Start with a high demand, settle with a payment. If you didn't think it was worth it, you wouldn't agree to it, right? Won't you hear me out?"

Kelly patiently said: "Fine, let's hear it."

Song Heping said: "You know I've only been in South America for a year, and you must have investigated my purpose in coming here, you should know what I want."

"It's that Special Soldier School of yours in Venezuela, isn't it?" Kelly said: "Do you want us to not obstruct you in running the school?"

Song Heping grinned: "You think about obstructing, but do you have that capability?"

His tone was filled with derision.

The reason he agreed to take over the business in Mexico and help the CIA regain control was that he knew this was the United States, Kelly's turf, and if he didn't agree, he'd probably be surrounded and thrown into prison on any random charges today.

Mocking her was because he wanted her to know that he was well aware of the CIA's hand.

Mexico's current mess, if dragged on for another half year, will become uncontrollable.

Gaining control of the Mexico drug market is not something that can be completed in a day or two.

Since the 1960s and 1970s, the CIA's claws have slowly infiltrated here, it took a lot of manpower and resources to get to this point.

Once out of control, the cost of regaining control would be dozens of times more than the annual ten percent profit from drugs.

Therefore, if Kelly had better options, she would not come to negotiate with him.

Since she did come, it means he is their best choice.

In a word—The advantage is mine.

As for something like the immunity authorization from the director, Song Heping wouldn't believe it, nor would he treat it as a get-out-of-jail-free card.

Dealing with an intelligence organization like the CIA, once the other side turns hostile, any authorization could be claimed as a forgery by you, and a spokesman's "completely unaware" statement would render it void. Unless you have ironclad evidence like a recording of the director, it's simply impossible to beat the CIA.

However, the demand he made now, that's the real play and what he truly wants.

Kelly's complexion indeed turns very ugly, suddenly darkening.

Song Heping smelled the scent of killing intent.

But he wasn't worried at all and continued: "Isn't that so? I'm running a school in Venezuela, can you influence that? Isn't it also not the first time you've sent people sneaking around my school trying to start trouble? And what was the result?"

Song Heping continued to trample on Kelly's dignity.

That's how negotiation is.

You can't be in a weak position.

When necessary, show the opponent your toughness.

Otherwise, they really think you're an easy target to be manipulated.

"Alright, then tell me, what else do you want?"

Kelly, in the end, had to swallow her pride.

Song Heping was even more delighted.

Because he knew he had made the right bet.

A woman like Kelly doesn't care about so-called dignity; they only care about the outcome they desire.

What was the result she wanted by meeting him today?

That is for him to agree to take on the business.

Apart from him refusing to cooperate, she could endure any other ridicule aimed at this silver-haired witch.

"Of course, I'm in South America not for the scenery, but for money. In addition to running a school, what I really want is a share of the South America weapons market. Do you understand what I mean?"

Kelly looked at Song Heping, trying to find a hint of weakness and hesitation on his face.

If there was even the slightest, she would know Song Heping's bottom line and be able to counterattack.

Unfortunately, she saw nothing.

The determination in Song Heping's eyes proved that there was no room for maneuver.

"This kid..."

She cursed inwardly; he really dares to ask!

In the South American arms market, the CIA is equally ruthless and underhanded.

After all, following the independence movements of the last century, South America, which was treated as the backyard by the Beautiful Country, saw many nations rise up against American influence, some even with ties to the former Soviet Union. In order to fight these organizations and governments, the CIA also began deploying its own people to control the market.

Controlling drugs was for funding; controlling the arms market was to support opposition groups in toppling uncooperative governments.

These are the two dirty hands of Old America in their South American backyard, when trade and economic sanctions fail to take effect, these methods must be employed, and they often succeed.

Let Song Heping infiltrate and cut into the arms market?!

Kelly felt she had encountered a difficult problem.

Seeing her hesitation, Song Heping straightforwardly suggested a retreat to advance: "If it's really difficult, then forget it, let's consider our conversation today as if it never happened."

After speaking, Song Heping got up and was ready to leave.

"Wait."

Kelly stopped Song Heping.

"Harrington was also in control of some arms resources, and now that he's dead, you've replaced him, I think I can give you his share."

Song Heping stretched out his hand with a beaming smile: "Why didn't you say so earlier? Pleasure doing business with you, ma'am!"

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