Chapter 380: Gangdao Survival Guide = Public Reviews

Half a month later, Yang Qing's warehouse was finally finished being renovated.

The sign of Azure Rainbow Media Co., Ltd. was also hung up.

On opening day, many people came; although they all seemed like minor figures, Yang Qing did not neglect anyone.

Ma Xinru has not yet risen, but now already wields considerable influence.

He came because the boss asked him to support the event.

When Yang Qing saw him, he was overly polite, causing him to hold back several times when he wanted to discuss business with Yang Qing.

Yang Qing knew he wanted to run some flashy headlines in his newspaper, which was essentially casino advertising.

Yang Qing couldn't even chase after that thing in time, let alone get involved.

Wouldn't that tarnish his own reputation?

But the visitors were all from this line of work, and in three sentences you couldn't avoid the triad; Yang Qing felt his newspaper was turning into a triad hangout.

That wouldn't do, so he ordered someone to bring the newspaper slated for publication tomorrow.

Yang chuckled, handing out one copy per person.

"Brothers, take a look at the 'Gangdao Survival Guide' I wrote, how does it look?"

A few literate brothers glanced and saw that the newspaper featured a 'Yuen Long Survival Guide.'

Where to find jobs, where there are doctors, how to take a bus, and each village's specialties.

It also subtly warned where police are scarce, where one can exchange money or goods, where help can be sought, and how to enter the city quickly and safely.

Damn, it could be turned into a smuggling guide.

Of course, most of it recommends food, drink, and entertainment, and advises how to handle problems when they arise.

It vaguely mentions many gang taboos.

It plainly states how to spend money to ward off disaster.

Yuen Long is He Sheng He's territory; You Bo didn't come, but Beng Ya Ge did.

After reading the guide, he realized its value.

"Hey, President Qing, this guide?"

There are obvious references inside; he didn't understand Yang Qing's meaning.

This is a newspaper, blatantly telling people to turn to the gang when they have trouble?

What are you up to?

Yang Qing chuckled softly, speaking in a low voice.

"Is this a gift I give to You Bo?"

Beng Ya Ge didn't understand.

"What gift?"

Yang Qing said softly.

"On the Mainland, there will be big moves in the future; then more people will come over."

"The rich and powerful will take a ship directly; the powerless will most likely end up in Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long."

"Then each of these newspapers will be a survival path."

"Do you think it can be sold for money?"

Beng Ya Ge's eyes lit up.

"People? That's going to make us rich."

Yang Qing stopped his fantasy.

"We can't just forcefully rob He Sheng He; many of those inside might become our brothers in the future."

(He Sheng He is actually a guild‑type triad, mostly composed of lower‑level people.)

(The Chaozhou Gang; Xin Yi An belongs to the Chaozhou Gang, needn't say more, it includes Chaozhou, Lufeng and other regional groups, as well as matters concerning WanDao.)

(14k, involved in gambling, drugs, and prostitution, is a black gang originating from a ruthless intelligence organization.)

Yang Qing pointed at the guide.

"Inside, many sections point the solution direction toward you.

"If you collect the service fee properly, you'll earn a bottomless pot of profit."

"There's absolutely no need for fighting or killing."

"Those who flee here often carry weapons; if you force people to the brink, casualties are inevitable and not worth it."

"You must understand that guns are very common on the Mainland."

Beng Ya Ge still grasped the reality.

"You mean collecting tolls?"

Yang Qing shook his head.

"No, it's a service fee."

"Moreover, you can provide food, lodging, consulting, and even passenger transport services."

"There are far too many ways to make money here."

"If you implement what's on the newspaper, your reputation will be established."

"Those who arrive safely will send back information, guiding later arrivals on how to proceed."

"The more people there are, the more you naturally earn."

"Does this count as a gift?"

"In a year, even conservatively, ten thousand people pass through Yuen Long; at ten dollars each, that's a hundred thousand."

"And you don't have to do anything; just wait for people to come to you."

If you want to earn more, you can get some tires, channel them through your routes, and those tires won't earn less.

Brother Bengya can't help but be greedy; in Yuanlang, there's basically no profit at this time.

Now that a money-making prospect has finally come, can you not care?

Are you sure the Mainland will have big moves in the future?

Yang Qing nodded.

If you don't trust me, you can go ask You Bo; go back and ask, you'll know whether my words are reliable.

Brother Bengya excitedly patted Yang Qing's shoulder.

If this is true, Brother won't treat you badly.

Yang Qing chuckled.

Then you should stock up on more newspapers.

Our survival guide isn't just about Yuanlang; we'll write for all of Gangdao.

When we write about Yuanlang again, we'll have to wait until we have supplementary information.

Brother Bengya, upon hearing that, thought of a possibility.

Brother Qing, you wouldn't say all this just to sell newspapers, would you?

Yang Qing rolled his eyes.

That's impossible; this week I have to send out two thousand copies every day.

Stop after sending.

I want to tell you, you can arrange for someone to collect newspapers the next day; normal newspapers are five mao each, used ones two mao each, and people will fight to give them to you.

This is to save you money.

This scheme is deep.

On the first day, after sending them out, the next day we spend money to collect them, directly raising the newspapers' value.

Brother Bengya felt his brain wasn't quite up to the task.

That is to say, I need to spend four hundred dollars to buy back the newspapers?

The newspapers originally cost a thousand; I buy them back for four hundred—am I making a profit or a loss?

Yang Qing isn't limited to just this one scheme.

The two whispered, yet everyone could hear them.

Who doesn't like a money-making business?

Brother Qing, with this good thing, you can't just give Bengya a bargain.

Exactly, exactly, too inconsiderate.

Yang Qing felt the time was about right.

Everyone, this survival guide isn't just about one Yuanlang; we'll put out guides for every district.

Service fee? As long as there are people, you're still worried there won't be any?

Moreover, everyone isn't without legitimate business; as long as it's roughly similar, go back and improve service quality a bit—how could I not recommend it for everyone in this guide?

Of course, I can't help with those shady things.

If it's not good, I'll say it upfront.

This guide will be adjusted according to reader feedback.

Don't mess around.

Everyone was a little dissatisfied.

How much money can a legitimate business make?

Yang Qing rolled his eyes and started doing the math for them.

A restaurant, if the cost is one unit, profit is one unit, selling for two units.

Each person consumes one serving.

On a normal day, if there are one hundred people, then a day's earnings are one hundred.

That's three thousand per month.

But if it's five hundred? Then a month's earnings are fifteen thousand.

Is fifteen thousand too little?

There are a few boutique shops that have caught up to the stall level.

Moreover, this money is earned honestly; spend it however you like.