Chapter 2710: 2684: Uniform
Gao Yang spoke as if it was only natural, but to Justin, it sounded rather demanding.
“Oh, buddy, you truly are… truly are… I can’t say you’re crazy, but you really want to accomplish something impossible. Think about it, Russia is built on the ruins of the Soviet Union, and now you’re trying to summon the spirit of a Soviet figure. If you want to quietly complete the burial, I can help you, but draping the Soviet flag, that’s crossing the line.”
“Find a way, who do you think can handle this? Help me make the link.”
Justin began to worry, he said hesitantly, “Alright, I’ll try, buddy. The Soviet Union has indeed been gone for a long time, but that doesn’t mean Russian officials will forget what the Soviet Union signifies. I’ll do my best to help you with this, but don’t get your hopes too high. I can only say I’ll try, sorry, buddy, my condolences.”
“Please try to be quick, whether it works or not, get back to me promptly. Oh, one more thing, I might need a significant influx of funds now. Little Donnie is having some trouble and can’t help me with trivial matters, so I hope I can temporarily turnaround some funds from you. If I need to make substantial payments, can it be circulated from you?”
Justin sighed, “No problem, that’s certainly no problem, but my brother, I have to advise you, are you trying to pave the way with money? This approach works most of the time, but not necessarily in Russia. Russians are the worst in transaction credibility, this rule applies both in the intelligence world and elsewhere. They’re notorious for tearing up contracts and taking money without delivering; it’s too common for them.”
“Currently, I don’t have a better way, the main issue is I don’t have time, so any problem that can be solved with money isn’t really a problem.”
Justin said solemnly, “Still, don’t easily make transactions with unknown Russians, spending money is a minor issue, jeopardizing your plan is major, be cautious.”
“Thank you, I know, contact me if needed, goodbye.”
Consulting Justin was Gao Yang’s instinctive thought, but after hanging up on Justin, Gao Yang quickly realized that perhaps consulting Grand Ivan was the better choice.
Grand Ivan can’t return to Russia; he has as many enemies as friends there, if not more. But this doesn’t mean Grand Ivan doesn’t have friends in Russia.
It’s a simple truth, if Grand Ivan didn’t have a few powerful friends in Russia, his business wouldn’t be this large. Conversely, Grand Ivan being able to expand his business this much means he definitely has extremely powerful friends in Russia.
Don’t forget Gao Yang also once received the power of Grand Ivan, that small book Andre gave him, the list titled ’Power’.
Indeed, making deals with Russians is unreliable because signing agreements and then promptly tearing them up happens far too often. At some point, breaking promises seemed synonymous with Russians.
However, many Russians are exemplary in keeping promises, valuing loyalty, which doesn’t contradict. With a large group, there are all sorts of people.
But Gao Yang knows that Grand Ivan is absolutely trustworthy, and that’s enough.
Gao Yang took a deep breath, and then immediately called Grand Ivan.
“Is there something?”
“I need help.”
“Speak.”
“Yarebin, my teacher just passed away, I want to bury him in the New Saintess Cemetery.”
“That’s easy to solve, but since you came to me, what do you want to accomplish?”
“Let him be draped with the Soviet flag, let him be openly buried in the New Saintess Cemetery, let him have a headstone, with his name and identity on it. I don’t ask for an Honor Guard farewell, but at least he shouldn’t be buried covertly.”
Grand Ivan thought for a moment, then said solemnly, “First, I want to express my condolences, Gao, my sympathies.”
“I’m alright, thank you, I’m fine.”
“Then moving on, do you know what you’re doing?”
“I think I probably do, but I must bury him in the New Saintess Cemetery, it’s what I owe him, and what I promised him.”
Grand Ivan sighed, “I understand. Have you asked anyone else for help?”
“Yes, Justin.”
“Immediately have Justin cease all activities, this matter can only be completed by Russians, absolutely no outsiders can do it. If you involve the Cicero Family in contact with Russia, trying to bury a Soviet iconic figure in the New Saintess Cemetery, then it will just mess things up.”
Gao Yang thought for a moment, then exclaimed, “Damn it, I overlooked that point, hanging up now, I’ll call you back soon.”
Gao Yang immediately hung up, called Justin again, and told him not to worry about anything.
The reason is actually simple, letting an Italian family contact Russia, attempting to bury Yarebin in the New Saintess Cemetery, especially meeting Gao’s conditions, few would dare to promise that. And once the news spreads, those who could initially do it won’t dare to proceed anymore.
After hanging up, Gao Yang took a few deep breaths, then dialed Grand Ivan again. This time, when Grand Ivan answered, he frankly said, “What you want to do is very difficult, it may seem simple but in fact, it’s really hard.”
Gao Yang whispered, “I know it’s difficult, I know, but I have to do it.”
Grand Ivan was silent for a moment, then he spoke quietly, “I understand, I’ll give it a try. I can’t guarantee it’ll work, but I’ll try my best; if there’s news, I’ll contact you.”
“I’m counting on you, goodbye.”
After hanging up, Gao Yang pondered for a moment, deciding not to seek anyone else’s help. As Grand Ivan said, this isn’t a case where the more people know the better, widespread news could ruin things.
Just then, Gao Yang noticed Joseph standing at the door, so he whispered, “What’s up?”
Joseph said solemnly, “I called everyone, Yarebin wasn’t just your teacher, he was well-acquainted with all of us and closely connected. Everyone will come to bid him farewell, the plane is ready, we can fly tomorrow. I contacted the funeral home, they’ll send a makeup artist and an ice coffin, now the weather is somewhat hot. Additionally, I found the best tailor in Sochi, but we can also tailor new clothes for Mr. Yarebin after arriving in Moscow. I think their craftsmanship might be better there.”
Gao Yang sighed, “Thanks, but I think maybe there’s no need to tailor clothes for him, I feel a uniform might be more suitable.”
“Uniform?”
Gao Yang nodded, whispering, “Yes, uniform, the KGB uniform. The KGB belonged to the Soviet Internal Guard Troops, their officers certainly had uniforms.”