Chapter 314: The Strange Russian Strong Man
“Looking at your tattoo, it seems pretty special. Does it have any meaning?”
At this moment, facing the strong man in front of him, Chang Ning’s state was just like that of a novice who had unwittingly stumbled into this black market.
His youthful face and the clear stupidity in his eyes—if no acquaintance or Chang Ning himself revealed the truth, who would say he wasn’t a university student just like this.
The strong man’s originally tense muscles slightly relaxed under Chang Ning’s direct gaze, and his fist slowly unclenched.
He had originally wanted to teach this arrogant Asian kid who dared to approach him a lesson, but Chang Ning’s direct question unexpectedly aroused his desire to show off.
That tattoo was a symbol of his identity, a mark of his glory.
“Hey, kid, you’ve got a good eye! This tattoo of mine is not just a simple pattern.
Its origin has quite a story.”
There was a hint of pride in the strong man’s tone as he slung an arm around Chang Ning’s shoulder, as if showing off his treasure to a long-lost old friend.
His words were full of self-satisfaction, that feeling of “better to return home and flaunt your riches than to travel incognito at night.”
This phrase he had recently learned from a Chinese Person colleague, and he found it quite fresh.
Was the special pattern on his body merely a tattoo?
No! They were all the paths he had taken to get here.
For example, the skulls of various sizes on his arm, which the strong man said represented his battle record.
He didn’t elaborate on what specific battle record it was, and Chang Ning didn’t ask in detail.
Judging from the aura of his own kind emanating from the strong man, Chang Ning felt that the meaning of those skulls was better left unasked; he could probably guess what they represented.
“I’ve said so much and I haven’t even asked which country’s person you are.”
The strong man might have talked himself tired; he licked his somewhat dry, chapped lips as he looked at Chang Ning.
His gaze was extremely sharp, and paired with his burly physique, it gave a strong sense of oppression, but this wasn’t much to Chang Ning.
Chang Ning was too lazy to even mock such psychological warfare tactics; he didn’t believe that this seemingly enthusiastic strong man hadn’t sensed anything off.
After all, he had already smelled the strong soldier scent on the other man.
“Does the answer to which country’s person I am matter that much to you?”
Chang Ning met the strong man’s knife-edge sharp gaze and responded flatly.
Trying to probe his background with such a petty trick was underestimating him too much.
“Of course, buddy.
If you’re Japanese, my brothers and I guarantee we’ll beat the shit out of you.
Believe me, I mean what I say.”
After the strong man finished speaking, several of his brothers surrounded them, each eyeing Chang Ning with ill intent, as if he were already a dish on the plate.
“Then you’ll be disappointed; you won’t get to see my shit.
I’m a Chinese Person.”
After the word Chinese Person came out of Chang Ning’s mouth, he clearly felt those malicious gazes disappear.
In their place were friendly looks, and the strong man who had struck up the conversation even patted his shoulder warmly.
“Chinese Person?”
The strong man said in a surprised tone; aside from his one friend, this was the first time he had seen such a confident, even aggressive Chinese Person.
In his impression, Chinese People were always humble; could it be that soldiers from Huaxia were all like this?
Right, just as Chang Ning had guessed the strong man’s occupational attribute based on feeling, the strong man also had some guess about Chang Ning’s identity.
Of course, this was also because Chang Ning hadn’t camouflaged himself; after all, he was a soldier who had undergone rigorous training.
Letting someone guess his identity at first glance—wouldn’t that make the training fees Wolf Fang had spent on him go to waste?
They were all national resources; waste was shameful!
After getting Chang Ning’s confirmation, the strong man was very happy.
He even claimed he would treat Chang Ning to a good drink.
What a joke! In a foreign place, an unfamiliar foreigner being so enthusiastic about buying him a drink looked suspicious no matter how you saw it.
Just because he was a Chinese Person?
That reason seemed a bit forced.
Moreover, he was also afraid this strong man might sell him out; speaking of which, had the parks over in Myanmar been built by this time?
Hmm, he could note this down and check it out after returning.
“No need to go drinking; I don’t have time right now.
Buddy, I’d like to ask where around here they sell arms; don’t recommend civilian stuff.”
Chang Ning rejected the strong man’s invitation and voiced his doubt.
He wasn’t a local snake in America; he was completely in the dark about where to get arms.
“Arms? I do know a place, but the prices there are very high.”
The strong man glanced at Chang Ning’s attire and knew this Chinese Person in front of him definitely wasn’t well-off.
“Money’s not an issue; can you take me there to check it out first?”
Afraid the strong man wouldn’t take him, Chang Ning added, “I can pay a brokerage fee.”
“No need, no need.”
Hearing that Chang Ning wanted to give him a brokerage fee, the strong man waved his fan-sized palms repeatedly.
“I can take you there; no need for the brokerage fee.
If that evil ghost guy found out I charged a brokerage fee to one of his compatriots, and that compatriot was a retired soldier from Huaxia.
Buddy, I know the status of Huaxia soldiers in the hearts of Chinese People is very high.”
The strong man gave Chang Ning a thumbs up, showing off his knowledge of Huaxia.
Ironically, the object of his showing off was a Chinese Person.
Chang Ning figured it out: this Russian-descended strong man had a bit of a chatterbox trait.
If he let him keep talking, who knew when he’d get his hands on arms.
Being in America without carrying a weapon made Chang Ning feel unsafe.
“Buddy, your knowledge of Huaxia already surpasses most foreigners, but shouldn’t we go check out the weapon shop now?”
Chang Ning reminded him; he didn’t want to listen to the strong man drone on about Huaxia anymore.
Even though hearing a foreigner praise Huaxia really felt great.
“Foreigner? No, no, no!
Brother, please get this straight: this is America.
And you, my friend, you’re the foreigner here.”
The strong man earnestly explained to Chang Ning.
“Alright, alright, my mistake.
So, can you take me to the place to get weapons now?”
Chang Ning didn’t want to waste more time bantering with this strong man; his time was precious.
The sooner he pulled off a big job in America, the sooner he could return home.
“Didn’t expect you to be so impatient; I’ll take you right now.
The goods at that place are pricey, but they’re absolutely top quality, and they support custom orders.”
Mentioning that arms dealing spot, the strong man raved endlessly about how excellent the weapons there were.
After listening, Chang Ning had only one feeling: the weapons were as expensive as they were excellent.
It made him briefly doubt whether his current funds could afford them.
That mysterious weapon shop was just two blocks away from the black market; the strong man drove his Ford Raptor carrying Chang Ning and arrived in about twenty minutes.
This weapon shop was much more luxurious than the previous black market; the display window was all thick glass, and given America’s national conditions, Chang Ning figured it was probably bulletproof glass.
Through the display window, you could see the customers inside—not exactly bustling with activity, but steadily coming and going.
In short: business was booming!
Just from this hot business, Chang Ning knew the strong man hadn’t lied to him; there were definitely good goods inside!
