Chapter 102

After a while, Xiao Feng finally came to her senses.

I said to Xiao Feng, "Xiao Feng, let's go; Wei Dongqing no longer belongs to the human world. He may have become a god, which is good—then he has no suffering."

Xiao Feng said nothing and walked out of the reception room alone, silently.

She just kept wiping her tears with her hand.

I followed behind, leaning on my crutch.

We got into the car, and Shi Yong started the engine.

Xiao Feng kept her eyes tightly shut.

Along the way, we didn't say a word.

Shi Yong sent Xiao Feng to the hotel,

then we drove back to the company.

Xiao Long also returned from Niu Ju's place,

because to intern at the local police station he had to go to Niu Ju's for an in-person interview.

Seeing Xiao Long's happy look, I just knew,

Xiao Long's wish would surely come true.

But I still worried in my heart—would there be trouble later if Xiao Long worked long-term under Niu Ju?

Can't think too much about it,

as long as the child's wish comes true, I'll be happy too.

I looked at Xiao Long and said, "Xiao Long, you've seen Niu Ju—what did he say?"

Xiao Long happily said, "Grandpa, Niu Ju said that as long as I'm willing, I can report to the police station anytime; he also told me to go to the Qi He Zhen police station, where my father once worked."

When I heard it was the Qi He Zhen police station,

I then smiled and said, "Xiao Long, not only did your father work there, I worked there too—that's where we started out."

Shi Yong at the side also chimed in, "Not only did your grandpa struggle there, your Uncle Yong I once served as Security Section Chief there; when you get to Qi He, ask around—my name, Shi Yong, hum, nobody doesn't know it."

"Really, Grandpa, Uncle Yong, that's great—I'll go to the Qi He Zhen police station." Xiao Long said.

"Shi Yong, don't brag. You've left Qi He for over ten years; if Xiao Long goes there and can't find anything about you, what then?" I said deliberately.

"Brother, you don't believe me—I, Shi Yong, may not be active in Qi He's underworld anymore, but my legend still circulates in the Martial World there. Xiao Long, when you get there, boldly mention your Uncle Yong's name; surely many will give a thumbs up." Shi Yong got a bit anxious.

Seeing Shi Yong get anxious, I felt quite happy.

Shi Yong cares more about reputation than his own body.

I smiled,

and said to Xiao Long, "When do you plan to go?"

Xiao Long said, "Grandpa, I'll follow your arrangement. Whenever you let me go, that's when I'll go."

I nodded,

"In a couple days, let's go together. I'll also take the opportunity to check out Qi He Kuang."

Xiao Long said, "Okay, Grandpa, then I'll go get busy."

Xiao Long then left.

I said to Shi Yong, "Shi Yong, contact Du County of Lanling County and ask when he has time—I'd like to meet him."

Shi Yong said, "It's just a matter of a sentence; if our Da Heng Group wants to meet a county leader, it's not simple—they're begging to meet us."

"All right, Shi Yong, stop bragging—are you unable to speak?" I criticized Shi Yong.

Shi Yong's mouth split into a grin,

"Brother, I'll go."

Shi Yong left,

I had just lit a cigarette,

Ya Li pushed the door open and came in,

"Chairman Zhao, what were you busy with this morning? I and President Sun were wanting to find you to discuss some matters."

I said, "Director Kang, I went to the construction site with Shi Yong this morning. I checked the project's progress; you and General Da want to discuss something with me. Director Kang, please sit and speak."

I didn't tell Ya Li the truth, because I don't want her to know too much.

Ya Li then sat down on the sofa beside me,

"Chairman Zhao, the other day we ate together, President Sun raised that suggestion—how have you considered it? Should we carry out some reform?"

"Oh, that thing you mentioned. I recall it now—it's about using Qi He Kuang as a pilot. I also wanted to discuss it with you. Qi He Kuang we don't own all the shares; there's also a portion held by Lanling County. Just now I had Shi Yong contact Du County of Lanling County. Set a time; I want to have a good talk with him, let him take over Qi He Kuang. Then he'll give us some compensation."

"Oh, that thing you mentioned. It just came to mind—it's the pilot project using Qi He Kuang. I was just about to discuss it with you."

"We don't hold all the shares of Qi He Kuang; Lanling County also holds a portion of the shares,"

"Chairman Zhao, you really know how to do business, but Qi He Kuang is seriously losing money. How could Lanling County possibly spend money to buy back our Da Heng Group's shares? Asking them to spend money—this seems unlikely."

I also laughed, glanced around seeing no one,

"Ya Li, how to say this—it's all about people making it happen. You know in our society, Du County spending money to buy the mine isn't spending his personal money; besides, Lanling County's development has been good these years. Giving Qi He Kuang to him is to give him face. We'll give it to him cheaply; he benefits."

Ya Li gave me a thumbs up,

"Still, Brother Yansheng, you know how to do business. Alright, just tell President Sun that you agree with his idea."

"Chairman Zhao, you really know how to do business; this Qi He Kuang is suffering heavy losses. How could Lanling County possibly put up money to buy more shares of your Da Heng Group? Having them fund it is unlikely, right."

I also smiled and looked around; there was no one on either side,

"Ya Li, how should we put it? It's all done by people. You know in our society, Du County spending money to buy a mine isn't spending an individual's money, and besides, Lanling County's development has been good these past few years. Giving the Qi He Kuang to them would be a credit to their reputation. We'll sell it to them at a low price; they'll profit."

Ya Li gave me a thumbs‑up,

"Brother Yan Sheng knows how to do business. Very well, then tell President Sun that you agree with his idea."

I nodded,

「Ya Li, you'd better have Sun Dajun produce something in writing. 」

「We're conducting a pilot, but we also need to be formal. We can't just talk about it. 」

「Okay, I'll go find Sun Dajun right now and tell him to produce something in writing, turn the ideas into text, and then you sign it; that's how a big company does it. 」

「Ya Li, let me ask you this: were you involved in Sun Dajun's ideas? Because I know Sun Dajun, how could he mature so much overnight? 」 I asked Ya Li.

「Brother Yansheng, people are always growing and changing; perhaps a person can mature overnight, especially men. Believe in Sun Dajun, these are all his personal proposals; I'm just a listener. 」 Ya Li explained.

「A man can mature overnight; that's an interesting saying. I hope Dajun truly matures, then I can entrust the company to him and feel at ease. 」

Over these years, there have been plenty of disagreements between me and Dajun.

In the past, he basically never listened to me; he always opposed me on everything.

Ya Li, to be honest, since you arrived, Dajun has changed a lot.

Really, I've discovered, you're truly impressive.

「A slight smile can change a lot. 」 I praised Ya Li.

Ya Li, upon hearing my praise of her,

She hurriedly said: 「Brother Yansheng, don't praise me. I know my own worth. 」

It's Sun Dajun who has the insight; I only said a few times and he understood immediately. The importance of maintaining good relations with you in the Group Company.

You are the main leader of the Group Company; others are merely people who assist you.

Sun Dajun previously went down the wrong path; he told me that on some matters he opposed you,

He hopes you can forgive his past,

don't look at him with past eyes,

He is no longer the Sun Dajun of yesterday.

「Ya Li, thank you for the reminder; I will definitely get to know Sun Dajun anew and strongly support him. Well, he just proposed using Qi He Kuang as a pilot, and I immediately agreed. 」

Tell Sun Dajun,

If you have any ideas, speak up; as long as they're for the development of the Group Company, I'll fully support them. Anyway, this group will eventually be his.

I'm already this old; I need to go home and rest.

At this moment I raised my head, looked out the window, and said.