Chapter 644 Different from Others

A person's mentality will change as his status changes.

Panetta used to be the one with a higher status, but he and Gao Yi can be said to have achieved each other and helped each other. Their relationship was more like that of collaborators rather than one in which one had to depend on the other to survive.

Now, Panetta has risen to the top.

Panetta's rapid rise to power was due to his close relationship with the president.

But Gao Yi and Panetta are different.

Gao Yi doesn't rely on anyone.

Gao Yi is relying on many people.

Panetta has no choice, but Gao Yi does. Panetta has no second way, but Gao Yi has a way wherever he goes. There is a big difference, and we need to understand it clearly.

Gao Yi is a gardener in the underground world. Without using any resources from the United States, he is also the uncrowned king of the underground world.

Gao Yi can go to Tokyo University, but he can live his life in peace.

Gao Yi can go to France or Saudi Arabia. If he goes to France, he will have a ready-made gigolo, and if he goes to Saudi Arabia, he will have a good big brother.

I'm not really considering going to the UK and Russia, but if I just want to stay safe, there will definitely be no problem. It will definitely be no problem to live my life in anonymity.

Even if Gao Yi blew up Mount Fuji, it wouldn’t be a problem. His connections are so strong and his channels are so wide.

Gao Yi was unwilling to be tied to the American ship, especially the ship of Panetta and the president.

Now that Panetta says that Gao Yi will take on more important responsibilities, he must be planning to give him a formal position.

This is not a good thing. Once Gao Yi accepts the position given by Panetta, he will officially become Panetta's subordinate. Then the relationship between him and Panetta will change. It will go from helping each other or using each other to having to rely on Panetta.

The most terrible thing is that Americans also understand the concept of "letting one's allegiance into a good cause".

If Panetta asked Gao Yi to help him get some intelligence from the University of Tokyo, how would Gao Yi deal with it?
So Panetta's words sounded very normal, but they set off a huge wave in Gao Yi's heart. Gao Yi now had completely lost the excitement brought about by Panetta's promotion, and was only left with full vigilance.

The two kept walking until Panetta pushed open the door of an office, entered the room and motioned Gao Yi to close the door.

The office was small, with only a desk and two chairs, and looked more like a guard's room.

Gao Yi closed the door, and then he said to Panetta: "What kind of place is this? Is it safe to talk?"

"Safe, of course it's safe."

Gao Yi turned around and said to Panetta: "You just said that you want me to play a more critical role. What critical role?"

Panetta said seriously: "Join the CIA."

Come, really come.

Gao Yi frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "CIA? Should I start from the bottom?"

"You don't have to start from the bottom, but your rank can't be too high. You don't have to be in the CIA. If you like other agencies, that's fine. The Secret Service isn't very convenient, but the Department of Homeland Security is fine. You can be my assistant. I have the authority to recruit staff, and I can do it in the name of an advisor. But I still suggest you join the CIA, which is more convenient."

Gao Yi said without hesitation: "No, I won't do it."

Be straightforward when you refuse.

If Gao Yi was more vague and found some excuses to deal with Panetta first, the rift between him and Panetta would never be repaired.

Gao Yi must make his position clear and let Panetta know his thoughts clearly. If Panetta chooses to respect his choice, then they can still cooperate in the future. But if Panetta insists on his submission, then the breakup will happen today.

Gao Yi said to Panetta very seriously: "I know you are doing this for my own good. You want me to have a bright future. After all, no matter how rich or powerful you are in the underworld, it's all empty talk. It's very likely that you will be shot dead one day, but..."

Spreading his hands, Gao Yi said helplessly: "I have a very good relationship with Dongda now. In Russia, I can go directly to the Kremlin. In France, Britain, Saudi Arabia, and even in the United States, I have many friends and can do many things. But if I join the CIA or the Department of Homeland Security, then what will the Pentagon think, what will Dongda think, what will France, Britain, and Russia think."

Of course Panetta knew what Gao Yi said.

Panetta just wanted to tie Gao Yi to himself. It's not that he didn't understand, nor did he think Gao Yi didn't understand. He just hoped that after he succeeded, Gao Yi would give up all other temptations and firmly choose him alone.

In fact, it's just the same as a love relationship between a man and a woman. It's normal for Panetta to be in high spirits and have some improper thoughts.

Panetta was silent for a while, then he sighed and said, "Okay, you're right." At this time, no matter what Gao Yi said, it would be wrong, but it would also be wrong for him not to express his opinion.

The cracks have already appeared and it is difficult to mend them. Even if they appear to be seamless on the surface, it is useless. Panetta should not have said this to Gao Yi.

You can tell from Panetta's expression that he has regretted it.

There is no medicine for regret in this world. Once something is said, it cannot be undone. Panetta knew that he would have to be on guard against Gao Yi in the future. He might even turn around and go out to plan how to kill him.

If Panetta was smart and decisive enough, he should have started thinking about how to get rid of Gao Yi at this moment.

This is the right thing to do, and it conforms to the universal rule that people can share adversity but not wealth.

Then, Gao Yi's valuable qualities that enabled him to succeed in life began to shine.

"I said something I shouldn't have said."

Gao Yi spoke up. He should have said goodbye to Panetta politely and respectfully, and then immediately started to prepare for the next step. However, he said with a serious face: "Don't tie yourself to the president's ship. This ship is bound to sink. If you tie yourself to him too tightly, you can only enjoy the glory for four years at most. Then what? It will be difficult for you to retire normally!"

Panetta was stunned, because he didn't expect Gao Yi to say these to him, and he didn't expect Gao Yi to say these to him in a warning tone.

Gao Yi continued in a serious tone, "But it doesn't matter. As long as I am alive, I will be able to keep you and your family safe. I am still young. At my age, you won't have to worry about anyone looking for revenge even if you live to be a hundred years old."

Gao Yi is not very good at flattering, and he does not have the skill of Feng Biao, but the truth can move people more, so that is why he was able to make it and help Feng Biao, instead of Feng Biao helping him.

"you you……"

Panetta didn't know what to say because Gao Yi's approach was completely beyond his expectations.

Gao Yi said with the unique vigor of young people: "You have watched me grow up step by step. You should know very well what kind of person I am. So your best choice is to pave the way for me while you have the power now, so that I can walk more steadily and safely. In this way, after you retire, I will protect your family for decades. As long as you don't cause trouble after retirement, people will forget about you in ten years at most. By then, your family will at least be a billionaire family. Uh, you have children, right? I didn't know it even though we have known each other for so long."

Gao Yi is not a threat, he doesn't need threats.

Panetta is not stupid, and of course Panetta knows Gao Yi's strength.

Panetta exhaled, and he laughed at himself, saying, "I actually want you to be my subordinate. Damn it, a bastard like you can only kill people. Wouldn't it be troublesome for me to recruit you into my staff team?"

Gao Yi grinned and said nothing.

Panetta's face turned serious and he said, "I have two sons and a daughter. My older son is in college and my younger daughter is only eight years old. If you have time, why don't you come to my family gathering? How about this Christmas?"

"it is good."

Panetta wiped his face and said, "My eldest son is very good. He can be a lawyer. My second son is a little dumb. He is a football player on the school team, but he can't go into professional sports. I think his future may not be so easy. My youngest daughter, well, she is an angel."

"Let your son develop freely. As for your youngest son, how about setting up a fund for him? He could be an excellent investor, or he might soon discover some talent of his own. As for your daughter..."

For a little girl, it is not possible to ask her to become a female billionaire or something like that, and a father should not think about these things. The greatest wish is to let the child live a safe and happy life.

Gao Yi thought for a moment and said, "I can't guarantee anything else, but we are brothers, and your daughter is my niece. If anyone wants to hurt my niece, I, as an uncle, will have no choice but to kill his entire family."

Panetta didn't say anything. He just leaned on the desk and said, "Well, yes, I can't take care of the children for many years, but you can."

Gao Yi shrugged and said, "This is the most correct way to use it for a young man with feelings and righteousness. Do you have any concerns? Or do you think you have any hidden dangers? Tell me about it."

Panetta had never really thought about listening to Gao Yi's opinions before, but at this moment, he sighed and whispered, "I was just a deputy director before, but a normal deputy director. Even if I made a mistake, I would be fired at most. But now I am too closely tied to the president. I can't resist the temptation of power. I know too many inside stories. I know how difficult and dangerous the president's situation is. So no matter how the president leaves, I will be liquidated."

Gao Yi nodded and said, "This is what we just discussed. You don't have to be liquidated as long as I have deterrent power."

"I'm wondering how I can make you more intimidating. Given your current status and strength, you can't use the word deterrent yet."

"Uh……"

Gao Yi scratched his head and said, "This is the problem you should consider. I don't understand this, so you should come up with a solution."

"You're pretending not to understand now."

Panetta looked at Gao Yi with disdain, then he thought for a moment and said seriously: "The dark web alone is definitely not enough, and an identity in the underground world is definitely not enough, but what should I do... I have to study it, I have to study it seriously."

(End of this chapter)

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