Chapter 913: Kang Yali Apologizes

I laughed heartily, "Really."

If there's such a good thing, why didn't Tian Shi mention it?

I really want those Hong Kong investors to invest.

That way we'd get tax incentives.

Ya Li, thanks for the reminder. I'll go ask Tian Shi later whether that's true."

It seems Kang Yali's information is quite well‑connected. She already knows about the meeting between Tian Shi and Geng Ping,

but what exactly they're meeting about, I doubt Kang Yali knows much.

That's just my speculation.

I'll probe again later.

"Brother Jianqiang, you really can keep a secret.

Everyone outside knows that Xue County's tourism project is a priority for Tian Shi.

He must have gone to attract investment for that.

Mr. Liu asked me,

I told him this." Kang Yali smiled at me.

"Ya Li, Mr. Liu also asked.

By the way, does Mr. Liu know that Da Heng Group is investing in our tourism project?" I asked.

"Mr. Liu certainly knows,

If he didn't, how could we act recklessly.

Mr. Liu's intention is to connect with you,

like relatives, the ties must not be cut.

Consider it support for you." Ya Li said.

"Oh, then I should thank Mr. Liu.

Actually we're now frantic for money,

the olive branch you extend, we will definitely take.

This money, we'll take it.

Later, you and Zhou should sign the contract." I finished, taking a drag.

"We really want it. Brother Jianqiang, aren't you going to consider?" Kang Yali still smiled.

"I trust Mr. Liu, I trust General Kang, how could I refuse?" I said calmly.

"Alright, Brother Jianqiang, I want to tell you this is our first portion of investment,

and we will continue to invest in your tourism projects."

The next step could bring a lot of money in.

But regarding this money, we still have that same line.

You do your thing, we won't interfere." Kang Yali said.

The moment I heard it, my mind snapped awake,

why is that? Remember when Liu got Zhuang Shi to invest 500 million, he demanded control.

This investment of 100 million without control, and still wants to keep investing.

Liu Yong is burning through money.

I flicked the ash,

looked at Kang Yali and said,

"Ya Li, why is that? Is it because you truly believe in this tourism project?"

"Of course we think it's good, mainly we think highly of you as a person. That's Mr. Liu's words.

Brother Jianqiang, do you want me to tell you the truth?" Kang Yali said at this moment.

"Of course I want to." I picked up a cigarette.

I didn't expect Kang Yali to also pull a cigarette from the pack and light it naturally,

"Brother Jianqiang, today it's just the two of us,

our conversation can be open,

I know you've been guarding against me,

setting all kinds of firewalls around me.

And we both know what kind of woman I am in your heart, especially the matter with Sun Dajun, which deeply provokes you.

If I didn't have Liu Yong behind me, I believe you would already have a murderous intent toward me.

Brother Jianqiang, am I right?"

"Ya Li, you say that, look, we were just talking about cooperation, how could I develop a killing intent?"

Saying that makes me feel utterly ashamed.

Ya Li, I have objections to you,

this kind of objection is just a difference in path, we don't collaborate,

plus each follows their own master, some things you can't do either.

The emotional issue between you and Sun Dajun is your own matter.

Actually Sun Dajun is young, he doesn't understand you deeply.

I believe after this period he'll be fine.

I've already advised Sun Dajun many times.

Ya Li, the unacknowledged grudges and hatred among everyone,

Time will dissolve everything.

"Is that right?" I said sincerely, looking at Kang Yali.

"Jianqiang, I hope these are your sincere words.

Sometimes I really want to go back to the past,

I wish to be by your side, with you protecting me, so I have nothing to worry about.

But I've already gone too far; I can't turn back.

I've hurt you and Sun Dajun too deeply.

Sometimes I truly have no way.

I cannot have my own emotions,

I must constantly betray my own soul,

Sometimes I dare not look in the mirror, feeling I'm not human.

Sun Dajun's personality is very straightforward, and I like it.

I really like Sun Dajun. But reality forces me not to have any emotional involvement,

I cannot let emotions become a burden.

Don't say these words to Sun Dajun.

"I have wronged him too much." Kang Yali's eyes reddened after she finished speaking.

Kang Yali's words left me completely confused,

After Sun Dajun was released a few days ago, he went to find Kang Yali,

She insulted Sun Dajun in various ways.

Which kind of feeling is truly genuine?

Women, indeed, are like a deep well, impossible to fathom.

Kang Yali at this moment wiped her tears with a tissue,

"Jianqiang, sometimes there are things I have to do unwillingly,

I am merely a puppet being pulled by strings.

Please forgive me.

Between me and that so‑called husband Xu Feng it's just a name.

He was sent by Liu Yong to spy on me.

Liu Yong handed Da Heng Group over to me; can he trust me?

Xu Feng has to report my movements to Liu Yong every week.

When we say it, you don't believe anyone; we all distrust each other.

Everyone is just acting.

Jianqiang, why do I have to tell you all this,

you probably can't guess, right.

What is Kang Yali up to? Is she staging a self‑pity ploy?

I looked at Kang Yali without responding.

This woman can perform many times better than Yang Tao.

Listening to her lament, I felt no trace of compassion,

but instead grew even more defensive.

I only gave a slight nod,

"Ya Li, perhaps what you say is right; everyone is acting.

You may have many things that are unwilling,

but there's no way around it.

In the Martial World, one cannot control one's own body; this saying fits here perfectly.

There is no right or wrong in this world,

Among adults, the game is not an emotional one but a naked money game.

The games among adults are not emotional games but naked money games.

You see, the world is just like that.

I'm glad you can discuss these with me today.

Since we are adults, we must take responsibility for our actions.

We are all actors, so we must be responsible for the roles we play,

Some roles fade away unnoticed, like background characters in a TV drama.

Some roles become immortal in history,

Some roles end in disgrace,

All of this is either a script setting or the work of a divine director.

「Jianqiang brother, I've told you again and again, about the past, I miss those days in Lanling,

"Jianqiang, I keep telling you, I miss the days back in Lanling,

I also regret returning to Lanling from the south.

I confess to you, that's fine; I apologize to you, that's fine.

Whether I confess to you or apologize to you, in short, I have too many things I owe you an apology for.

I have no way to turn back.

I can only grit my teeth and go on.

Brother Jianqiang, you might think I'm acting again, and I'm putting on a suffering act for you again.

Actually, if you think about it, I've already gotten what I deserve.

Whether the Da Heng Group is real or not, I am its chairman.

Do I still need to put on an act for you?

My acting always needs some lure of benefit.

But your tourism project has just broken ground; whether we can see any benefit is something that will only happen years later.

I really didn't come today to put on an act.

I came to tell you the truth, or to apologize to you—whether you forgive me or not,

That's your business.

I'm just trying to make myself feel a bit better.

You are a good person who has suffered disaster for no reason,

You lost both family and career. Yet you did not fall,

but you got back up again,

Brother Jianqiang, I admire you."