Chapter 911: Sun Dajun Reports on Da Heng Group

We drink hot soup,

We no longer talk about work matters.

I invited Qian Niang to the table; she only took a couple bites of the vegetarian dish and then stopped eating.

I said to Xiao Shitou,

"Find some time to take your grandmother to the Provincial Capital to see Brother Little Dragon, or else your grandmother won't be able to finish her meal now."

"Grandmother, how about this: after I escort my father back to Xue County tomorrow, I'll take you there," Xiao Shitou said.

"Grandmother, I'll go with you too, so someone will be looking after you," Sun Dajun added.

Qian Niang smiled,

"Alright, it's settled then; you accompany me, otherwise when I get to the hospital I won't be able to find a place."

"Qian Niang, then have a little more rice," I said, looking at her.

Qian Niang ate another half of a pancake,

then set down her chopsticks and said, "You eat.

I'm tired and want to rest a bit."

Qiao Jie helped Qian Niang back to the room to rest.

We quickly drank wine and ate.

After the meal,

I then continued to discuss work matters with the two brothers.

I didn't involve Qiao Jie.

Whenever she joins, she's constantly thinking about Sun Dajun, and I can't bring myself to speak up even when I have something to say.

Qiao Jie went home to do housework.

I took out a cigarette and tossed it onto the table,

"Xiao Shitou, tell me your thoughts.

Regarding cooperation with Da Heng Group, what did they say?"

Xiao Shitou then pulled a stack of contracts from his bag,

"Dad, look, this is the contract they proposed for cooperation; it only involves equity participation, not involvement in the company's affairs.

In other words, they only invest money and don't ask how we operate."

I took the contract from Xiao Shitou's hand and examined it carefully; the contents were exactly as he described.

Why is Kang Yali doing this? I can't quite understand.

"Dad, here's my thinking: although we aren't short of money now, we can't be without friends. For Kun De Company to go farther and endure longer,

I suggest we consider cooperating with Da Heng Group. That way we can use Da Heng Group's connections to do more.

Only through cooperation can everyone achieve a win‑win.

Of course, there is a rift between us and Kang Yali.

But that's in the past now.

We shouldn't haggle over present right and wrong; we should think more long‑term," Xiao Shitou said confidently.

After listening to Xiao Shitou finish, I didn't give an immediate response,

"Sun Dajun, share your view."

"Dad, there's nothing to discuss about outright refusal; a cooperation like the one with Kang Yali yields no good fruit," Sun Dajun said bluntly.

I took a drag of my cigarette,

"Xiao Shitou, what would happen if we don't cooperate with Da Heng Group?"

"I'm afraid they'd turn hostile and deliberately sabotage our projects.

Anyway, we wouldn't lose from cooperation. They provide the money, we do the work.

That way everyone's face is saved," Xiao Shitou explained.

"How much do they plan to invest?" I asked.

"About a hundred million in total, starting with twenty million," Xiao Shitou said.

"Alright, find some time to meet President Kang, and I'll talk with her to see what she means.

Xiao Shitou, come with me," I said.

"Okay, Dad," Xiao Shitou agreed.

"Dad, I think you shouldn't see that woman. That filthy slut isn't even human," Sun Dajun cursed at Kang Yali.

"Sun Dajun, watch your language. Don't constantly insult people, and never launch verbal attacks.

Understand? You can keep hatred for someone in your heart,

but using verbal attacks solves nothing.

Only by defeating her with facts can you succeed," I criticized Sun Dajun.

Sun Dajun immediately bowed his head and admitted his mistake,

"Dad, I was wrong.

I was just worried about someone like Kang Yali."

"Worry is normal, but we can't let it hold us back.

Everything has two sides. Kang Yali wouldn't invest in our tourism project without a reason.

She must have a purpose.

Whatever her purpose, we just need to face it boldly.

If your heart is strong, you'll fear nothing. Let's stop discussing this now.

Xiao Shitou, go buy a pack of cigarettes,

"I want to talk to Sun Dajun about some private matters." I arranged for Xiao Shitou to go buy cigarettes.

Actually, there are some things I don't want Xiao Shitou to know too much about.

Whatever anyone says about anything, I will weigh and arrange it myself.

Xiao Shitou stood up and left.

I looked at Sun Dajun and said: "Da Jun, I want to talk about the Da Heng Group's affairs."

How is your investigation going now?

Because I have already arranged for Sun Dajun and Zhao Xiaohua to investigate the Da Heng Group, to find their illegal activities.

Sun Dajun said: "I have already made contact with some people in the group."

My uncle Xiao Hua has also had several meals with Accountant Xiao.

They are all willing to cooperate with us.

"This matter must be kept secret, hear me?" I said.

"Don't worry, Dad, even if something happens, it won't affect you,"

I told Uncle Xiao Hua that between us and Kang Yali there is a long-standing feud, and we must bring her down.

Even if something happens,

I and Uncle Xiao Hua will take responsibility; we are here solely for revenge." Sun Dajun said calmly.

"Da Jun, I'm glad you and Xiao Hua have such an understanding."

As for this matter, you operate covertly.

Try not to cause any trouble.

Also, to get people inside the group to exert effort, we must give them financial incentives.

In these times, everyone can verbally agree to you, but as soon as it comes to actual matters, they immediately do nothing.

No profit, no early rise.

As long as the money is sufficient, everyone is willing to take risks.

"Feelings are just one aspect." I took the last cigarette from the cigarette case.

"Dad, I know."

As for the money, we will give it to them; when the time comes I will go talk to them and see what information they can provide.

In short, I won't let them lose out.

"Dad, regarding Xiao Shitou's proposal to cooperate with Kang Yali, I think you should reconsider and not get overly entangled with that woman." Sun Dajun said seriously.

"Da Jun, is this acting? Where there is light there is dark. You and Xiao Hua are performing the dark play,"

I and Xiao Shitou are performing the light play.

We need to make contact with Kang Yali; after I talk with her, if the conditions are suitable I will let them invest.

This can paralyze them.

Da Jun, you all continue with your work,

We must definitely expose all their illegal activities, with solid evidence.

Kang Yali is very shrewd, no matter how shrewd she is; as long as she has selfish motives, it's easy to deal with.

I want to tell you that,

Dealing with Kang Yali is simple; the key is the people behind her.

Do you understand what I mean?

You, sometimes you act too impulsively, and your words easily stir emotions; you must learn to control your emotions from now on.

Your hatred toward Kang Yali should be kept deep inside, not shown everywhere.

We cannot let this matter land us back in prison again.

"That wouldn't be worth it." I looked at Sun Dajun and said educatively.

"Dad, you're right, before I didn't respect you much, thinking anyone could sit in the chairman's position,"

Sometimes I overthink, which leads to mistakes that let others take advantage.

As a result, you saw that I went to prison.

Actually, in prison I have been constantly thinking about the path I have taken these past years.

Sometimes I really want to curse myself for being an idiot. How could I let people use me like that?

Sigh, it's all due to my own lack of understanding.

As for Kang Yali, I will certainly not let her off.

In prison I still had a sliver of hope about her, but reality has harshly slapped my face.

"Dad, I know what to do now." Sun Dajun said sincerely.