Chapter 464: The Inevitable Trend! Construction Is About to Begin!

Lei Cheng brings great news on this trip: Jinshan can finally start construction.

Yin Yun, hearing that, also has joy on Brow, even the voice carries a hint of excitement: "Can we officially start tomorrow?"

"Arrive early tomorrow, rest half a day first, then officially begin in the afternoon," Su Yang nods.

Lei Cheng, catching his breath, immediately asks: "How should we handle the agreement?"

"Wages double, food and lodging must be inside the mine cave, and they may not leave for half a year," Su Yang says seriously.

Half a year?

Yin Yun's willow Brow furrows, "The conditions are too harsh; they may not agree."

"Even if they refuse, they must agree; now the people of Beicheng District District are in a worse situation than those of Nancheng District District, and they have no protection."

"And because Xicheng District's Jinshan Birth, all mines in the North District have halted, leaving nowhere to go."

"These people who've dealt with ore their whole lives have no choice."

"Moreover… half a year is just a blink to them; inside the mine cave they never see the sun, can't tell day from night. We supply daily food and fruit, pay so much money—why wouldn't they be happy?" Su Yang says.

Yin Yun thinks it over and finds some sense in it.

The employment relationship is mutual consent; even if it carries the meaning of 'leaving home,' they still can't resist Su Yang's huge wages.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have rushed from so far away to this place.

"What about the seafood? When can we get it?" Yin Yun asks again.

"The quotation will arrive tonight; once we start, we can take everything at once," Su Yang replies.

"Is there anything I can help with?"

Su Yang glances at the queue and after pondering says: "Can the Floating Life Business Association supply a steady amount of alcohol each week?"

"If it's only for ten thousand people, no problem," Yin Yun decides.

"Soldiers' daily drinking is usually forbidden, but in winter it's the only comfort; I have no quality demands, just follow your inventory," Su Yang says.

"Since that's the case, why not let us handle the procurement of Clothing and food as well?" Yin Yun proposes.

Su Yang raises his Brow, "We're all family, why split it so cleanly? If you want it, you can do it."

Yin Yun shakes his head: "Huang Hua organized a shareholders' meeting yesterday and presented the merger proposal, but few approved."

"I think if we can touch this line of business and let them see profit, future progress will be smoother."

The Business Association and the Gang differ in nature.

The Six Harmonies Guild is Su Yang's one‑voice hall; his word is law, even if all Hall Masters oppose, it changes nothing.

But the Business Association is different; major decisions require a vote.

For a merger this big, Huang Hua alone cannot decide.

Due to game rules, they cannot directly leave the Business Association to join the Six Harmonies Guild.

Once they leave, it counts as a game loss.

So, to achieve a win‑win, they must merge and form a brand‑new force.

This is the inevitable trend and the best way to win the game.

"The Six Harmonies Guild is seen by them as just a slightly larger ant, truly hard to catch their eye," Su Yang nods slightly.

"Therefore I want them to see your economic strength; future advancement will be much easier, and it will also share your burden," Yin Yun says.

Indeed, given the current scale of the Six Harmonies Guild, it's hard to cover everything.

The Floating Life Business Association is large and resource‑rich; cooperating saves many hassles.

For example, daily vegetable purchases, they can obtain goods with both quality and price advantages, and winter clothing can also be selected wisely.

As for hard resources like charcoal, sometimes the channel matters more than money.

"How many Warehouses do you have in Nancheng District District?" Su Yang asks.

"All together, about twenty, big and small; now it's winter, enough for stockpiling," Yin Yun explains.

Su Yang immediately finalizes, "Good, let you handle procurement; we focus on Pin Min Ku."

"Agreed!"

After speaking, the two discuss the general direction and fine details of cooperation, including quantities and types.

Temporarily Huang Hua will front the Income; after the Six Harmonies Guild profits, they'll fill the gap.

It sounds like taking soft money and pulling a white wolf out of thin air.

But there's no choice; the Six Harmonies Guild is truly broke to the ringing sound.

Once Yin Yun arranges for people to unload all the Metal Boxes from the vehicle, they drive back to report.

Lin Yang looks at the room piled with cash, saliva almost spilling onto the floor, "This feels great, having money is wonderful."

"That's just the beginning; when our main work gets on track, the money we earn won't fit into ten houses," Su Yang says softly.

"I believe that day will come soon," Lin Yang nods heavily.

"For recruitment, you coordinate and keep the scene stable," Su Yang instructs.

"Don't worry, anyone who dares to cause trouble, I'll stomp them into proper behavior," Lin Yang declares.

Su Yang now has nowhere to stay, not even an office, so he can only choose a night‑wanderer bar as a temporary rest spot.

Upon arriving, he receives an envelope from the server.

"Who gave this?" Su Yang asks.

"A kid about twelve or thirteen slipped it into the door crack and ran," the server says.

"Alright, I understand, bring me a cup of warm water," Su Yang orders.

After the server leaves, Su Yang opens the envelope, takes out the Letter, and a long string of numbers meets his eyes.

"Six hundred million…" Su Yang rubs his forehead with a wry smile; arming themselves is no easy task.

If they hadn't discovered Jinshan, relying only on the Six Harmonies Guild's Income, they probably couldn't even reach the Threshold of 'rebellion'.

Even with only Jiang Hen Zhi's few antiques and liquor business, it would still take at least half a year to form a preliminary prototype.

As for the gambling industry, it would be even slower.

During wartime, who has the leisure to buy lottery tickets?

One can only say that the Warlord's southward move not only failed to cause him trouble, but turned out to be a great achievement.

"Calculate the timing; the Mighty King should be clashing with the Ronggui Group now," Su Yang thought silently.

……

Night fell, and the last train from Beicheng District District to Nancheng District District pulled into the terminal.

Hundreds of men disembarked, all bearing backpacks, surveying the unfamiliar terrain.

Lei Cheng had been waiting here for a long time; seeing the arrivals, he immediately Laugh, greeting them with a smiling face, "Welcome to South City."

"Who are you?" the leading man asked.

"I am Lei Cheng, Hall Master of the Liuhe Association Zhongyi Hall."

"So you are Hall Master Lei, a pleasure to meet you."

"You all are weary from travel; I, Lei, have already prepared a feast to welcome you, please follow me."

Having said that, Lei Cheng led the way, taking them to a restaurant where they enjoyed a hearty meal.

After they were full and satisfied, Lei Cheng called for several horse‑drawn carriages to take them to Liuhe Street.

Looking at the ruins before them, someone asked, "Is the mine you mentioned right here?"

"The place is a bit ruined, but the ore is indeed genuinely abundant."

While they were stunned, Su Yang crawled out of the cave.