Chapter 799: Hit a Wall

Yang Shulin had a filial appearance.

"The myth Long Ye Ye spoke of, you're in trouble—we can't not help. How much money do you need? Tell me a number."

Long Shan knew it wouldn't be that simple; this kid was just giving him a perfunctory answer.

I want a way in, your Yang Family's financial resources.

Tell me about the money.

Speaking of money, the virtual currency in his hands is still what Yang Qing is having him handle.

He has no shame to ask for money.

If he dares to ask the Yang Family for money to subsidize Thirteen Hall's people…

Then the assets he holds must also be taken out and divided.

Otherwise it wouldn't make sense, and it would easily cause alienation.

Long Shan smiled and topped up Yang Shulin's tea.

Yang Shulin looked at the tea, his smile shifting repeatedly.

Long Shan pretended not to see.

"If Thirteen Hall has reached the point of borrowing money just to get by, then it has no reason to exist."

"I just want to open a path for the brothers."

"Grandfather controls two virtual currency trading platforms."

"I want to find a way for them to cash out on a large scale."

"Xiao Shulin, I've heard you have great talent in finance."

"Want to cooperate with Grandfather?"

Yang Shulin finally wiped the smile off his face; he couldn't laugh or pretend any longer.

"Long Ye Ye, the rule my grandfather set is that Yang Family members must not involve themselves in any gray industry."

"With my small stature, I can't withstand the family's beatings."

"If you have ideas, why not go talk to my second uncle?"

"Or go see my grandfather."

"I'm insignificant and can't make decisions."

Long Shan originally thought the younger generation was inexperienced.

To deceive the other party, as long as they go along with a muddled cooperation, the rest will be easy.

At worst Yang Shulin would pull out later, but the framework is set—whether Yang Family members are involved or not doesn't matter.

But now Yang Shulin has pointed out the key point.

His meaning is already clear; he will tell his second uncle and grandfather about this.

That is, Yang Qihang and Yang Qing.

He's afraid he'll be cursed out.

But he still doesn't want to give up.

"Since you're inconvenient, could you help Grandfather set up a company?"

Yang Shulin still shook his head.

"Long Ye Ye, there are many such companies in Gangdao; why not just buy one yourself?"

What Long Shan wants is reliability and channels.

Buying a company is pointless; will those people help him launder money?

Looks like we'll have to draw people from elsewhere.

As for channels, we'll likely have to cooperate with the Gangdao community.

His demand is great; originally he didn't want to let the community join.

Yang Shulin not stepping in, he had to cooperate with the local community.

Long Shan smiled.

"Xiao Shulin, Grandfather just wants to bring you to make money; since you're unwilling, forget it."

"In a few days I'll go to Linshui to visit your grandfather; interested in coming along?"

Yang Shulin shook his head.

His grandfather and that generation are not close.

Going would be useless.

Only their grandmothers and aunts would receive them.

In the past it was purely self-inflicted boredom.

Thinking of currying favor with elders to gain resources—don't even think about it.

"Long Ye Ye, you go; I can't leave right now."

Afterwards, neither side had any interest in talking.

They ended it hastily.

Yang Shulin also knew the huge profits of money laundering and was tempted, but he didn't dare do it.

If he did, he would definitely be kicked out of the Yang Family.

His father is useless; if he leaves the Yang Family again, this branch will truly be ruined.

Moreover, gray business is easy to get into; once you're in, you'll never get out in this lifetime.

Among those in the community, a few can live normal lives.

No matter how they launder it, once they show their faces, people will call them gangsters.

Wherever he goes, people dislike him.

He wants to invest, but others don't need it.

Even if he is cleared, he cannot erase his background.

He's not base; how could he possibly ruin himself for money?

After returning, he told Yang Qihang what had happened at their meeting.

Although Yang Qihang had expected it, he still felt uneasy.

The Yang family has always regarded Longshan as one of their own.

Yet a rift has still appeared.

Having no choice, he could only tell Yang Qing what had happened in Gangdao.

Yang Qing sat in the study until it grew dark.

Chen Hong came over to get him to eat, but he didn't go.

Capital seeks profit, but human hearts are even harder to fathom.

Thirteen Hall is, at its core, just a gang.

An organization based in the underworld.

At first they might still have principles, but gradually they cannot avoid being corrupted.

Now Thirteen Hall has already begun to change.

How to deal with them in the future has become a problem.

If not dealt with now, it will eventually turn back on them.

If dealt with now, Thirteen Hall would still be a major obstacle for Capital Gate.

Life never goes smoothly unless you are willing to go with the flow.

As for what happened in Qiongzhou, going with the corrupt flow could get one through, and even better.

But this group fears monopolizing Qiongzhou's resources, turning it into a stagnant pool.

For Qiongzhou they must resist; for themselves, they can go with the corrupt flow.

He ultimately chose resistance, making Qiongzhou more attractive.

Here in Thirteen Hall, he cannot turn a blind eye either.

Longshan went to find Yang Shulin; how could that not be a test?

To test Yang Qing's attitude.

A few days later.

Longshan arrived at Linshui.

He was also nervous inside.

Even though he is now a godfather-level figure.

Yang Qing received him.

Both had things on their minds, saw no need for pleasantries, and wore grim faces.

They continued on to the study.

The two sat down.

Only then did Longshan apologize.

"Sorry, Brother Qing."

Yang Qing waved his hand; he didn't want to hear his apology.

He countered.

"Do you feel that you have worked so hard, sacrificed so much, that you cannot even live normally, and that many things are restricted by the Yang family?"

"Do you feel it's unfair?"

"So you want to drag the Yang family down?"

"Do you want to learn from those Westerners?"

"Do you want freedom, to intervene in lucrative overt industries such as finance?"

"Do you want to expand money‑laundering operations?"

Yang Qing's counter‑questions left Longshan at a loss.

He had such thoughts in his heart, but dared not speak them.

Yet Yang Qing did not stop.

"Or perhaps you are turning toward those Westerners?"

"After all, they can give more."

Longshan's body shuddered violently.

He felt utterly exposed, with no secrets before Yang Qing.

Seeing his shocked look, Yang Qing snorted in contempt.

"You still think you're capable, but in the end you're still lacking virtue."

"You feel it's unfair, feel the constraints imposed on you are unbearable, feel others can launder money hand over fist while you hit walls everywhere, and they have deals with financial giants while you have none."

"So you want to drag the Yang family down and open up the situation in Gangdao."

"In the end, what you're fighting for is still power and profit."

Longshan was completely unwell.

Who would willingly remain under the Yang family's control?

Although he is now independent, the rules set by the Yang family continue to restrict him.