Chapter 371: Hua Run

"By the way, has Long Wu arrived over there yet?"

Aling shook her head.

"No news; we have already arranged people, and if we get news, we can receive it quickly."

Zhao Man Ting nodded.

"Tomorrow we'll go again to apply pressure there and make them release my daughter‑in‑law and grandson."

"Two hundred thousand has been collected, my son has also arrived at Gangdao, and they should release my daughter‑in‑law."

"We can't just completely disregard the original goodwill, can we?"

Aling took the notebook.

"Understood, madam."

Yang Rong didn't return until the late night, reeking of alcohol, his body all limp.

Zhao Man Ting struggled for a long time before finally settling him.

Looking at the man drunk as mud, Zhao Man Ting let out a sigh.

"My own son has arrived, you pull this stunt on me; according to Yang Qing's temper, you're just waiting to be Household Chores."

After Household Chores, she also slept.

The next day, early in the morning, Yang Qing dragged Ahui out.

At first he looked down on Yang Qing, thinking him a prodigal son.

But when he learned Yang Qing was going to see You Bo, he immediately put away his contempt.

You Bo is what kind of person? Anyone who knows such a person can handle it easily.

Yang Qing first found a shop, had breakfast, then let Ahui drive the car, taking him on a tour around the main island of Gangdao so he could get a rough familiarity with the surroundings.

After that they took Yang Qing to He Sheng and the base.

The base was ordinary, much like a typical company, just with more big men.

Ahui went up to negotiate, but after a while couldn't make progress and started pushing and shoving.

Yang Qing had no choice but to get out of the car himself.

He walked up to a Big Boss, held a cigarette, and stared at him imperiously.

"If you're a henchman, you must act like one; what's the point of blocking customers outside?"

"When can you become You Bo's master?"

The Big Boss was intimidated by Yang Qing's aura, calmed down considerably, and gave Yang Qing a once‑over.

"Kid, people looking for others every day from street to street—if we big guys saw each one, we'd be exhausted to death."

"I'm telling you, get away quickly, otherwise if you're cut down you can't blame anyone."

Yang Qing let out a chuckle, his laugh full of mockery.

"My name is Yang Qing; go ask You Bo if he has seen me."

"Just say the tractors from my hometown are fully stocked."

The Big Boss gave him a suspicious glance; he knew about the tractors, so he didn't drive him away.

"Wait a moment; you'd better be right, otherwise you might not be able to bear the consequences."

Saying that, the Big Boss walked inside.

After the Big Boss left, someone immediately filled his spot.

A while later, the Big Boss came out, showing a surprised look.

"You Bo asks you to go over."

Yang Qing lifted his leg and walked inside.

Ahui tried to follow, but was stopped.

Yang Qing glanced at the Big Boss, who pointed.

"Take the guest to rest for a bit."

Only then did Yang Qing continue forward.

Inside, Yang Qing saw room after room and the people working inside.

Only their way of working was a bit unconventional, rather wild, each spouting profanity.

"You eat shit, you know? If you don't pay protection money, you let the henchman move around, and you expect me to pay you?"

………

After getting upstairs, it got a bit better.

You Bo was already waiting for him; the moment he saw Yang Qing, he confirmed.

"Brother Yang Lao, it really is you! I haven't heard from you these past days; I've been missing you like crazy."

Yang Qing laughed heartily and gave him a hug.

"You Bo, we'll discuss my matters later; first, how is our cooperation going now?"

You Bo led him into the office.

When Yang Qing sat down and You Bo poured him tea, he finally spoke.

"The method you mentioned is feasible."

"We've already opened the tractor sales channel."

"A portion is OEM, a portion uses domestic brands, and a portion uses the brand we just registered."

"The import‑export company has agreed to transfer some patents to us."

"You came at the right time; in a couple of days we'll go discuss with Hua Run."

Yang Qing felt relieved; being able to bring Benefit to the other side, they now had some goodwill.

This is a major source of support for him.

Once you arrive in Gangdao, you must inevitably deal with the underworld, especially in the 1960s and 1970s—you simply cannot avoid the underworld.

Having a connection with a prominent figure, and moreover one as esteemed as an Ivy League figure, brings many benefits to Yang Qing.

Yang Qing let out a hehe laugh.

"It's best if there's a future; to be frank, You Bo, I'm afraid that if I leave, I'll delay your affairs."

"Now that I know everything is proceeding according to plan, I feel much more relieved."

You Bo quickly understood the meaning behind Yang Qing's words.

"Yang Brother, what do you mean?"

Only then did Yang Qing relate his experience.

As it turned out, Yang Qing had escaped.

You Bo momentarily didn't know how to greet Yang Qing.

Yang Qing knew what he was worried about, so he spoke directly.

"I'll be going to Huaron soon; You Bo, would you like to come along?"

You Bo froze.

"You're going to Huaron?"

Yang Qing laughed and nodded.

"Just go take a look and casually report in."

Yang Qing didn't say much more, chatted a while longer, then took his leave.

As for saying you'd go to Huaron together with You Bo, that was merely a conversation starter.

Someone like You Bo could never openly engage with a company like Huaron.

Even when discussing matters, it's likely done through subordinates.

After Yang Qing left, he immediately arranged for someone to tail Yang Qing to check on his movements.

Leaving the Sheng He Company's station, he had Ah Hui drive toward Huaron.

He really was going to Huaron; matters on the Mainland always need to be resolved.

As for relying on Yang Rong, that's unreliable.

Upon arriving at Huaron, Yang Qing met someone unexpected.

Upon seeing Yang Qing, Huang Shanhe burst out laughing.

"Yang Qing, you really did come."

Yang Qing rolled his eyes.

"What's the situation? How are you here?"

Huang Shanhe coughed slightly.

"You ran too fast, giving us no chance to bring you over."

"It's not that I knew you were coming to Gangdao, so I came over to talk with you."

Yang Qing never expected the Import/Export Company to value him so much.

He was quite moved.

"Ah, this constant coming and going isn't what I want."

"It's beyond my control."

"Director Huang, just speak up; I'll definitely help if I can."

Huang Shanhe was not polite either.

"We want to continue promoting the outsourcing plan you mentioned."

"Huaron isn't convenient for us; we need an invisible agent in Gangdao to handle matters we can't appear for publicly."

"We've chosen you; we don't know what you think."

Yang Qing thought for a moment and shook his head.

"There are people more suitable than me."

"That person from our family, you also know, has an unfirm stance and is entangled with both sides and three regions."

"You'd be better off contacting a group of refugees who fled to Gangdao."

"Especially next year, you should know what I mean—the situation will get a bit tense; then, if you contact a group of people, believe they'll wholeheartedly work for you."

"If we could also bring out some learned but unpopular people, that would be best."