The rest of the journey was uneventful. Apart from an occasional small sandstorm, there were no further setbacks.
The three of them took the driver's seat. Although Jiang Chen doesn't have a car, he still passed the driver's license test, so there is no problem at all in driving this kind of pickup truck.
Considering that Tikrit might have fallen into the hands of IS, after discussing with Nick and Jiang Chen, Roberts decided to make a slight arc and head north along Lake Selsar, and then eastward via Daosa. Myra, then on to Baghdad.
In short, try to avoid all combat hotspots.
The four of them still spent the night in the car.
The sound of fighter planes gliding by in the air made people a little nervous. However, the shells did not fall. Obviously, the fluorescent sign still played a role.
Nick, a big Russian man, found a random reason and changed places with Jiang Chen. Roberts glanced at Jiang Chen ambiguously, then lowered his voice and spoke into Jiang Chen's ear.
"Don't worry, we slept soundly. If you... Hehe, I won't watch it." After saying that, Roberts glanced at Ayesha, who was huddled in the corner of the car seat, with a somewhat joking expression.
"Roll the ball!"
Not to mention that Jiang Chen doesn't have that interest for the time being, even if he does, the taste is unappetizing.
For refugees fleeing for their lives, there is naturally no time to think about cleaning. Everything is based on survival.
Ayesha also knew very well that she must be smelly now, and her dirty face could not see any beauty, so she huddled in the corner of the car door with low self-esteem, hoping not to arouse Jiang Chen's disgust.
In fact, although there was some smell on her body, it was not to the level that made Jiang Chen feel disgusted. Jiang Chen could sleep calmly in that stinking caravan, so he naturally didn't care about the smell.
What's more, Roberts, who hadn't taken a shower for a week, might stink worse than her at the moment.
"I... may have a bit of a smell. But I can guarantee that after taking a bath, my body will satisfy you." Ayesha bit her lips and said. For her, saying this The words almost used up all her courage.
There were two whistles from the front, and it was obvious that neither Roberts nor Nick had slept.
These two animals... Jiang Chen cursed secretly.
"Ahem, no, I don't mind." Huh? I always feel like something is wrong with this statement.
There was a blush on Aisha's cheeks, but it was invisible under the dirty stains.
"Is it okay for an Islamic woman to marry a Han? I heard that Han people believe in Confucianism." Roberts's ridiculing voice suddenly sounded.
She didn't speak, just looked at Jiang Chen.
"That's what you think, and we also think that you are all Christians. You talk about shit much more times than God. Also, didn't your Chinese teacher tell you that Confucianism is not Religion?" Jiang Chen scolded with a smile.
Of course this is controversial.
Roberts shrugged and said with a smile: "Don't look at me like this, I still pray when necessary."
Jiang Chen looked at Ayesha, hesitated for a moment, and said in a serious tone: "You also heard that I have no faith, and I don't plan to believe in any religion in the future. I heard that the women of Islam are You can’t marry a pagan, so does it matter?”
"It doesn't matter." Aisha shook her head, "For Allah, you eradicated the devil who used his name to do evil. You are my hero... What's more, without you, I might have died in humiliation. Yes. Since you saved me, then I am your private property."
Jiang Chen's Adam's apple moved slightly, looking at the calmness in her eyes, he finally said nothing.
To be honest, he was a little tempted.
How many men are not interested in beautiful women? I have been single for more than 20 years, but my virginity was still lost in another world...
Of course, we do not rule out those good men who keep themselves clean. It's just that Jiang Chen is very honest that he is just a layman. He didn't have that kind of material foundation before, so naturally he didn't cultivate such elegant sentiments.
If you follow, just follow. Anyway, if you are followed, you won't lose a piece of meat. He has money and can afford it.
It might look pretty after a wash, after all, it's an exotic style. Beautiful driver and bodyguard? Just cultivate in this area.
Thinking of this, Jiang Chen felt a lot more relaxed and didn't worry about anything anymore.
As for the two animals in front, they were already snoring like thunder...
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In the early morning, the three of them simply nibbled on a few compressed biscuits, then drank a few mouthfuls of water and finished their breakfast.
Judging from the GS, their position is very close to Baghdad. About 20 kilometers northwest of downtown Baghdad, four people were stopped by patrolling American soldiers. After a brief inspection, these soldiers did not make things difficult for them.
Roberts skillfully showed his green card to the squad leader on duty, and then borrowed the satellite phone placed on the Humvee. The guy squatted aside and made several calls in a row before returning the phone to the American soldier on duty.
Although the behavior of these US soldiers in the local area can be said to be notorious, they are still very restrained when encountering their own citizens. After all, no one wants to receive a summons from a court in their home country. The young man from Ohio standing next to Jiang Chen even chatted with him. He seemed to think Jiang Chen was a CTV reporter and asked Jiang Chen if he could give him a close-up shot.
As for Nick, who looked like a personal bodyguard, he leaned against the Hummer and smoked a cigarette.
Aisha huddled in the car, even though it was as hot as a steamer. It can be seen from her distrustful eyes how bad the reputation of these American soldiers is in this area.
Soon, a black shadow appeared in the distance.
It was a Bird helicopter, and Jiang Chen saw a familiar face on it.
The violent airflow brought by the propeller swept the sand on the ground to all directions, blowing ash from everyone's faces. When the bird stopped, the man sitting on the side unbuckled his seat belt and jumped off.
"Bruce, haha, my old buddy, we meet again." Roberts walked up to him cheerfully and hugged the mercenary in combat uniform.
"Shit, why do you stink so much? It seems like you've been having a bad time lately?" Bruce patted Roberts on the back, then immediately pushed him aside in disgust.
"Ahem, I've been in a bit of trouble lately, but that's all in the past." Roberts patted the dust on his body and showed his white teeth.
"I thought things might not be resolved that quickly, Mr. Roberts, and I'm glad we met again."
Another middle-aged man got off the helicopter. The man had a hooked nose and glanced at Jiang Chen very sharply. This made Jiang Chen feel slightly uncomfortable, but he just frowned and didn't say anything.
"Ahem, Mr. Lawrence, nice to meet you." Roberts smiled awkwardly and stretched out his hand to greet him.
"It seems you escaped." Lawrence shrugged and said casually.
Bruce walked to Jiang Chen and said hello to Jiang Chen.
"That guy Roberts, I didn't expect you to come and help him." Bruce smiled bitterly, and then took the cigarette from Jiang Chen.
"Who is that person? Roberts seems to be very afraid of him." Jiang Chen blew out a smoke ring and laughed.
"Lawrence Alden, FI agent."
"Please do not leak my personal information to unrelated foreigners, Mr. Bruce, otherwise I will have to question Blackwater International about the quality of your work." Lawrence heard the conversation between the two and threw Roberts aside , walking towards Jiang Chen and the others.
Bruce turned his back to him and rolled his eyes at Jiang Chen, shrugged and said, "In short, he is such a guy who is not easy to get along with."
Jiang Chen watched Lawrence walk up to him. After being stared at by that uncomfortable gaze for a long time, Lawrence slowly spoke.
"Are you representing your country? Or an individual?"
"Roberts and I are just business friends." Jiang Chen said calmly.
"Then I wish you a prosperous business, and I hope you won't meddle in other people's business." Lawrence made no attempt to avoid Roberts. He glanced at him and spoke directly to Jiang Chen.
"Ahem, don't be like this, man." Roberts rolled his eyes and spread his hands, "Maybe we can talk?"
"I'm not interested in the conflict between you. Maybe you can discuss it privately?" Jiang Chen said with a smile.
"Discuss?" Lawrence spread his hands and smiled at Roberts, "How are you going to discuss 400 tons of crude oil from Iran? Are you crazy about money?"
"Isn't there still no evidence?" Roberts smiled nonchalantly, then put a hand on Lawrence's shoulder, "Man, we can make a deal."
"Oh? You might as well tell me." Lawrence snorted noncommittally, but did not open Roberts' hand.
"In order to prevent this special situation from happening, when doing business in sensitive areas, the arms I sell usually have a little manipulation. For example, the gunpowder at the bottom of a certain bullet is empty and is loaded with a GS signal. This batch You can use your imagination as to where the arms will be transported." A hint of cunning flashed across Roberts' face.
Lawrence's expression changed.
"thing."
"Here," Roberts smiled and threw a smartphone into Lawrence's hand, "Congratulations, future Secret Service Chief Mr. Lawrence, this is a great achievement."
"Your cleverness saved your life. I'll let the past go." Lawrence glared meaningfully at Roberts, then put his cell phone in his pocket and rushed towards the bird helicopter, "Bruce, we Let’s go, we have to go back to the aircraft carrier quickly.”
"Okay, boss." Bruce responded, then shrugged at Jiang Chen and followed him.
"And that Button! I have to have a chat with him." Roberts shouted to the bird that was taking off.
"as you like!"
The so-called witness protection plan is just a verbal promise. Whether it can be fulfilled or not depends on Lawrence's full screen sentence.
"Have you reached an agreement?" Jiang Chen walked to Roberts and said casually.
"That's right. With the guidance of GS, a Tomahawk missile can lift those bastards into the sky. Tsk tsk, I'm afraid those natives are busy moving the weapons into the arsenal. Shit, this is a great achievement." Roberts. He smiled happily, and then hooked up with Jiang Chen, "Ignore these politicians whose hands are full of shit, let's go to Baghdad for a drink, I'll treat you."
"You really have a lot of nerves." Jiang Chen smiled bitterly.
"That's how it is after I've been in this business for a long time. Maybe it's time for me to consider industrial transformation." Roberts shook his head and smiled bitterly. "Iran's crude oil business can't be done. I have to go to Saudi Arabia. That shell The company must be closed down as soon as possible.”
The three of them got back into the pickup truck. After saying goodbye to the American soldiers on duty, Roberts sat in the driver's seat and started the car, driving toward downtown Baghdad.
"Do you have any clues?" Jiang Chen asked casually.
"A little bit... Yes! Movie! Haha, the status of a Hollywood producer is not bad. Next time you come to Los Angeles to see me, I will arrange for you to play with some Hollywood chicks." Roberts said with a smile .
"Hollywood star, can you afford it?" Jiang Chen glanced at Roberts with a smile.
Roberts put his hands on the steering wheel and grinned, "Los Angeles is a place full of dreams. As long as you are a producer, those blond chicks who dream of becoming famous overnight will stick out their butts and beg you to come. This damn dream is really real. His mother’s was amazing…”
"It seems that the entertainment industry in any country is the same." Jiang Chen smiled and suddenly thought of Liu Yao.
A playful smile flashed across his face.
Why don't you try your luck as a producer sometime? It's just a matter of throwing money anyway.
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