After exiting, Allen Zhang took Jason to Armed Nation to swap out for new equipment. The gun store already had customers; Jennifer was explaining a semi-automatic pistol to a parent and a high school student.
Allen Zhang did not disturb her business, leading Jason upstairs to the office, where he changed into professional security gear. Leaving through the back door, they drove to the mission rendezvous point.
Shadi had asked him to bring people to the airport in the suburbs; her people were already waiting there. Another message came, hurrying and inquiring.
Allen Zhang: Why the rush? Isn't it not yet the agreed departure time? Have you found a professional to fly the plane? Because I certainly can't.
Shadi: I have professionals to pilot those two Cessna 210 private planes. All you need to do is accompany us to Austin and make sure the cargo reaches the other party accurately. How can you be an arms dealer and not know how to fly?
