Mercenary's War-Chapter 2016 - 1993: Surprises Everywhere

Gao Yang was quite interested in the research Joen was conducting, so besides looking for suitable exoskeletons for Peter, he also took on the role of an investor.

Gao Yang decided to invest five million US dollars in Joen’s tech company, acquiring forty percent of the shares and not participating in the company’s operations. The only condition was that the product Joen’s company delivers for Peter this time must be usable and of good quality.

Replacing Peter’s legs has been something Gao Yang had planned for a long time, and he had Little Donnie start organizing long ago, waiting for their return to implement it immediately. He just hadn’t mentioned it to Peter yet, intending it as a surprise.

Given Peter’s abilities, even without a pair of perfect legs, just making his movements slightly more convenient, even if only a little bit, would allow Peter to surprise him many times over.

However, in all honesty, Gao Yang wasn’t so concerned just to make Peter serve him better; he simply didn’t want to see a Combat Master fall completely.

After saying goodbye to Joen, Gao Yang and Little Donnie went back to chat with Jansen, while Li Jinfang accompanied Peter for a check-up.

Peter’s various examinations took quite some time, and after four or five hours, when Peter and Li Jinfang returned, Peter was already wearing a new prosthetic leg.

Although Peter’s walking was still a bit awkward, he no longer had to hobble. The bionic limb had an immediate effect; within a few hours, Peter’s walking changed dramatically.

"Buddy, you look so much better!"

"Not bad, not bad, turn around and take a couple more steps, buddy, you really do look a lot better."

Peter cheerfully said, "This leg is very light, with a movable knee joint, and the ankle can move too. I’m still getting used to it, but it feels really great, truly great, buddies, I didn’t know technology had advanced so much."

Peter rolled up his pants to show everyone his new prosthetic limb. The mesh-structured artificial leg looked almost like a real leg, and with the pants covering it, you couldn’t tell it was fake.

Frey curiously squatted down and tapped on Peter’s prosthetic, loudly asking, "What material is this, is it sturdy?"

"It’s made of high-strength plastic, but it’ll soon be replaced with titanium alloy, with key parts fortified. And buddies, this leg will also have what’s called an exoskeleton joint."

Peter looked very excited, so thrilled he couldn’t stop smiling. Everyone was genuinely happy for him, surrounding him with congratulations and banter.

Peter’s joy lasted until Frey misspoke.

"Peter, after putting on the new leg, can you be as formidable as before? Can you defeat Toad?"

After Frey happily asked the question, Peter’s smile instantly disappeared, though it quickly returned, the disappointment was apparent to all.

Frey had unintentionally hit a sore spot. No matter how good the prosthetic is, it’s still a prosthetic. Some combat maneuvers can’t be performed, and the strength isn’t there. Where Peter could once spar equally with Li Jinfang, now, if seriously fighting, he might be beaten in just a few moves.

"Still no, hmm, I’ll never be a match for Toad again."

Peter faced it honestly, and Frey awkwardly said, "Uh, sorry about that."

Peter patted Frey, smiling, "Don’t worry about it. I’ve come to terms with it for a long time; there’s nothing to apologize for. I’m not that fragile."

Gao Yang clapped his hands and smiled, "Alright, folks, Jansen is fine now, let’s head back, our families are still waiting. Also, I need to head to Portland tonight. As shareholders of the Solar System Company, if anyone wants to step up and contribute, you’re welcome to join."

Gao Yang needed to go to Portland to see Morgan, and they also needed to check out their headquarters in Texas, considering the company’s framework is set up, but none of the actual managers have visited yet. What kind of company is that?

Send Satan’s gang to battle, and they’re all on board without a second thought. Ask them to check on the company, and their faces drop as if being dragged to a guillotine. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"Boss, I just got back..."

"Yeah, Boss, Vita and I have plans, sorry."

Glolov stayed silent, and Gao Yang wasn’t willing to send his father-in-law to work.

After scanning the room, Gao Yang had no choice but to say resignedly, "Every time, you all back off at this point, so be it, I’ll go first. Peter, Jinfang, you two come with me."

Li Jinfang absentmindedly asked, "Uh, what am I going for?"

Gao Yang glared and shouted, "You all get half a month’s leave. After that, everyone reports to headquarters. We’re transitioning, and you don’t even know where the company is?"

At that moment, Peter quietly said, "I need to go to the exoskeleton company tomorrow for a scan."

Gao Yang waved it off, smiling, "No need, come with me first, there’s something more important to do first. Alright, let’s go, Big Bird, tell me which drone model you want. If it’s hard to buy, we might need Morgan’s help, let’s sort that out on this trip."

Jansen excitedly said, "I prepared for this, just wait, I’ll get it for you."

Now, Gao Yang also had a private jet, making spontaneous trips convenient. Besides seeing Morgan in Portland, he had a crucial task to receive a shipment of guns from Ukraine, so after returning to New York, rather than rest, he grabbed Number Thirteen and headed straight to Portland overnight.

Number Thirteen didn’t visit anyone. Used to being alone, although always with Satan’s crew, when it came to visiting family or friends, he showed how different he was from ordinary people.

As for Gao Yang, he really wanted to spend more time with Yelena, but there were just too many things to do once he got to America. Matters of the heart had to wait a bit; he had critical and confidential tasks to handle first, and bringing along a girlfriend during such sensitive operations would be inappropriate.

For Peter, the trip to America was filled with surprises. When he boarded the plane and sat in the luxurious cabin, he stared for a while before asking Li Jinfang beside him, "Is this a private jet?"

"Yes."

"Is it your private jet?"

"Yes."

"Mercenaries can afford private jets?"

Li Jinfang thought for a moment and told Peter, "Other mercenaries can’t, but we can. We’re the best, after all."