Chapter 429: Meeting the Chief

The next day.

Yang Qing went to visit a few chiefs again.

The matter of investment had already been explained to them by the subordinates.

So when Yang Qing clarified his purpose, they immediately knew what he was there for.

Among them, Liu Fu had already stepped back; he has his own enterprises and channels, so his interest is limited.

Han Sen, Yan Hui and other Jiedao chiefs have not yet been established.

Only Lu Liang and Lan Xiang have such needs.

Especially Lu Liang and Lan Xiang; their infiltration of Hong Fu is deep, and they know they should step back.

Lu Liang ignored Yang Qing's financing issue and instead asked Yang Qing for his view on the current situation.

Yang Qing did not conceal anything and said with a smile.

"What Haojing is like, Gangdao will also be like."

"These two places, for now, are still transit points where the Mainland breaks the blockade."

"However, the Mainland will not watch its young partners in the two places live in dire hardship."

"The lives of dozens of people demonstrate the attitude; the rest depends on how Hong Fu compromises."

"Yinglian people have no room for negotiation."

Lu Liang, smoking a cigar, trembled his hand, and Lan Xiang felt uneasy inside.

Compromise—who would become the sacrificial offering? It comes to mind easily.

Facing the turbulent situation, is there any better method than using a lackey as a sacrifice to the heavens?

They need to make plans early.

Then Lu Liang's eyes flashed as he looked at Yang Qing.

This is a Cai Shen Ye; while he still has power, they should use him quickly.

"What do you intend to do with the money?"

Yang Qing hesitated.

"Officially this is a business secret, I can't disclose it, but Uncle Lu, you asked, and if I don't say now, it would look like I'm giving you no face."

"Just say it directly; I want to take advantage of the current low land prices to buy land and property."

Lan Xiang is now the chief inspector of the island district and understands Yang Qing's idea.

"You plan to hold the land, wait until conditions improve, then develop?"

Yang Qing nodded, then shook his head.

"I don't intend to sell; I want to follow Li Changjiang, only rent, not sell."

"Selling prime-location property would be too loss‑making; the profits from Many Stars and Pizza Hut can meet the funding needs for subsequent development."

When Pizza Hut was mentioned, the two exchanged a glance; Yang Qing had let them act as agents, and they haven't paid a single cent yet.

And Pizza Hut has already begun expanding worldwide.

Only Kan Dana and Yingjiang have not recruited agents.

Yang Qing's sincerity is strong.

If they still don't decide, dragging it out would be somewhat improper.

Lan Xiang smiled and said.

"I can pull some strings for the island district land for you."

"As for money, the two of us can only raise two million clean cash for you; you give us property in exchange."

"We want Zhong Huan's."

Yang Qing replied briskly.

"No problem."

He originally came just to go through the motions, give enough face; otherwise, if others asked and he didn't meet them, they'd say he doesn't know how to treat people.

The people on this line are Yang Rong's contacts; he needs to handle them properly.

Lan Xiang stopped him, smiling, and said.

"Don't rush; I haven't finished speaking."

"The Pizza Hut agency for Kan Dana is eight million, for Yingjiang is ten million."

"In total, an agency fee of eighteen million; we will transfer it to you through Kan Dana's company."

"However, if Pizza Hut fails in North America, you will have to return the money; do you think that's acceptable?"

Yang Qing immediately bowed.

"Thank you, two uncles, for your nurturing."

Lu Liang was very satisfied with Yang Qing's performance.

"Haha, that's enough; no need to give us that routine. It's not that we don't want to give you more money; even if it's abundant, we're afraid you can't handle it."

Yang Qing quickly indicated that he understood.

"Thank you, two uncles, for your care."

With the matter settled, Lu Liang and Yang Qing started chatting about everyday life.

"Yang Qing, you came from over there; how do you think the future will be?"

Yang Qing showed a reverent expression.

"The Mainland is striving for national rejuvenation."

"They deeply despise war and turmoil."

"Therefore, fratricidal conflict is heavily restrained."

Speaking of the Mainland, Lu Liang and the other also felt admiration.

But, you know, sometimes one's body is not under one's own control.

Lan Xiang asked curiously.

"Given your experience, don't you hate it?"

Yang Qing shook his head and said sincerely.

"Only a sense of injustice, no hatred."

"Compared with the nation's welfare, what does my little part amount to?"

"No matter where we are, this skin of ours cannot change; the Mainland's strength brings us endless benefits."

"Think of how we were treated abroad before, and now, how we are treated before the foreigners."

"Putting aside all differences, we cannot deny that we are elevating our status because Rabbit is strong."

"I can feel injustice because of my circumstances, but I cannot hate this nation because of them."

"Because it is our foundation."

Lan Xiang did not expect Yang Qing to say those words.

In our history, how many overseas Chinese have striven to help?

It is to hope that our own nation can become strong and not be bullied.

This feeling that flows from our bloodline, even a villain cannot deny.

Lu Liang blurted out.

"That Wan Island…"

After speaking, he realized he had said it wrong.

Yang Qing was unperturbed.

"I understand, but it's a pity Wan Island cannot bear this burden."

"Rabbit has already detonated mushroom bombs, hydrogen mushroom bombs."

"And Wan Island does nothing; it's not that it doesn't want to, but Yingjiang never gives it a chance."

"A tool of others, how could it possibly shoulder such a huge responsibility."

"Our future lies with Rabbit."

"No matter how the two places clash, this reality cannot be changed."

Lu Liang and Lan Xiang fell silent.

Such insight, they had never thought of before.

They only have a tiny plot of land themselves; how could they manage so much?

But now that they are in this position.

Some matters also need to be considered.

Finally, Lu Liang instructed.

"From now on, don't say such words to anyone."

"Truth sometimes brings disaster, especially in Gangdao."

"If you trust your uncle, the uncle cannot harm you."

He said this while patting Yang Qing's shoulder.

Yang Qing shrugged.

"Bay Island is also our brothers and sisters; I have no prejudice, both places are my home."

"This cannot be cut off."

"It's just two brothers having a brief quarrel."

Yang Qing's fence‑sitting behavior is extremely opportunistic.

Lan Xiang pointed at him with his finger.

"You, daring to the heavens, and utterly opportunistic."

He then sighed.

"We should retreat quickly, otherwise we'll help you more."

Yang Qing, however, whispered a simple yet profound remark.

"If we retreat, leave early."

Lu Liang and Lan Xiang exchanged glances, nodded, and said.

"Originally we planned to settle peacefully in Gangdao and enjoy our old age."

"With your reminder, we now know what to do."

"This is also why you left us the Kandana and Yingjiang agencies, right?"

Yang Qing could say, concerning these two places, is he worried they can't overcome and intend to use them?