Chapter 1237: Awakening

"Bad news?"

Lan nodded and walked to the window, looking at the construction workers who were still gathering on the street, he lit a cigarette, "The federal government has established a new department, the National Security Bureau, and President Luo Bote's son is the first director."

Aierwen didn't know what this had to do with them. He walked to Lan's side and looked down, "Does this person have a conflict with us?"

In his view, this was actually quite an incredible thing, because that damn thing was a president's son!

Even, they might not get along with the president, which made the grotesque feeling that had always existed in him deepen a lot.

In his view, maybe the Lan family had some fame and influence, but it shouldn't rise to the level of being opposed to the president. Wasn't that a responsibility that only big shots should bear?

How did it come to them?

Lan took a puff of his cigarette and glanced at the glass window, where Aierwen's faint shadow was reflected, "Before he became president."

Aierwen also frowned. In the empire, if anyone offended the emperor, the outcome would undoubtedly be miserable.

It was actually about the same in the Federation. Don't look at them always boasting about the benefits of the Federation. As long as you really offend the president, and the president is a narrow-minded person who wants to be serious with you, then you are very likely to not end up well.

The president held too many privileges in his hands, and he had many ways to make a person pay a heavy price even without reasons or evidence.

Thinking of everything they had now, the life they had, and thinking that these might leave them, a flash of irritability flashed in Aierwen's eyes.

"How about we kill him?"

Lan shook his head, "Even if we kill one director, he can appoint a second one, and he will make the second director bite us even more crazily. This is not a good idea."

After he finished speaking, he waited to communicate his opinion with Aierwen, but the other party never spoke. After about ten seconds, he turned his head to look at Aierwen with some doubt and met his gaze.

After the two looked at each other for a while, Lan seemed to realize something, "That 'he' you mentioned..."

"It wouldn't be President Luo Bote, would it?"

Aierwen didn't speak, just looked at Lan as before, "I didn't tell you a while ago, my mother was sick, but fortunately she received treatment, which cost nearly 200,000."

He suddenly talked about other things. Although Lan had some guesses, he still followed his words and continued to talk, "What kind of illness costs so much money?"

"Organ transplant, they said her kidneys were broken and she couldn't live long, and then they said, as long as we are willing to spend money, we can replace her with two young kidneys."

"I don't understand this, but I know that compared to the life of a loved one, money is obviously not important, and this is not much."

He said while taking out a cigarette, pulled one out, and lit it for himself, "She is recovering well now."

"My younger brother also got married here and had children. They are all living a happy life. From my perspective, it is so."

He shrugged and spread his hands, "There are no worries and troubles, no need to try every means to fill the stomach like when I was a child."

"Lan, it's not just me, it's us, everyone is like this!"

"I went to see Yisen last month, planning to take the heavyweight boxing champion's gold belt in the second half of this year."

"His family also came, his father, mother. His father is proud of the achievements he has made, and what surprised me even more is..."

Aierwen suddenly "hehe" twice while talking, "His cousin also came."

"Holy crab, you haven't seen that girl, she is this tall...", he gestured, only to his shoulder. According to Lan's visual estimation, she should be over 1.55 meters, but less than 1.6 meters.

"They got engaged in their hometown. Because of some turmoil in the empire before, and you know the old shoemaker's persistence to home, they never came."

"They were always worried that Yisen wouldn't make a name for himself, and would have to go back then."

"This time they fully understood Yisen's achievements here, so his family had no worries and all came over."

"After he gets the boxing champion's gold belt, he will marry his cousin."

Yisen was tall and strong, and thinking of Aierwen saying his cousin was very "exquisite," Lan couldn't help but laugh, "It's like Beauty and the Beast."

Aierwen was very sure of this description, he laughed and said, "Yes, Beauty and the Beast, too vivid, that is a damn brown bear!"

After he laughed for a while, he suddenly sighed, "Brother, each of us is very happy, each of us is grateful to you and our... company."

"So if someone intends to destroy our happiness.", he glanced at Lan, "Even if he is the president."

Lan smiled and gave him a hug, "He can't do these things, and I won't let him do it."

"Even if he is the president!"

Saying that, he paused, "Actually, you don't have to worry too much about this. The National Security Bureau is just a kind of balance they made to balance the fact that they can't control the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Congress will not give this department too much power."

"This department wants to benchmark against the Federal Bureau of Investigation, it still needs some time."

"The Federal Bureau of Investigation itself exists, and it has gone through several years since Luo Lan came to power."

"A newly established department wants to fully reach the level of the current Federal Bureau of Investigation, they need more time, so you don't have to worry too much."

"Although it might be a trouble for us, it's not that troublesome, you know."

"Dealing with those little guys on the street, you can send them in with any excuse, but dealing with people like us, he can't do anything without enough evidence."

"If he dares to touch us, I will make him peel a layer of skin."

He patted Aierwen's arm, "Besides, even if we really want to do it, it's not you who will do it, I will arrange it well."

Hearing Lan say this, the solemn expression in Aierwen's eyes relaxed a lot, "I'm relieved now."

"However, brother, if there is a need for us, even if it's fighting for our lives!"

After he finished speaking, he changed the subject, "How do you plan to solve these people below?"

Lan took a puff of his cigarette, "Let the local gang leaders come to see me, this matter will be left to them to do."

"Leave this to me.", Aierwen said, took this job, and turned to leave.

And Lan returned to the desk and called Lawyer Luo Ben, "I need you to bring the lawyer team over, Deruixi, in South Yalan State."

"I'll be there in three days at most."

It actually takes a lot of time to come from New Jincheng, but as long as you are willing to hurry, you can arrive very quickly.

Lan quickly returned to the conference room. People's discussion about investment had been discussed almost enough. Seeing Lan ask some less important questions, they got up and left.

They now first need to study the location of their new company, and then see how much money the head office can take out. This is a rare opportunity. If they miss it, it is very likely that they will never have the chance to get on the bus again.

The local police chief also called Lan. He had already sent a large number of police forces to maintain order. If there was any need, he would also provide help as much as possible.

The mayor and municipal councilors all called Lan one after another, and even the governor asked about this matter.

"If it really doesn't work, you can also compromise with them a little bit."

The governor didn't quite understand why Lan wanted to be hard with the construction workers' union. In his view, whether it was using the union's people or the workers he signed himself, the result was the same, they were all going to work.

As long as Lan didn't pay extra wages or other costs, wasn't it the same to use anyone?

Local capitalists had been using local workers for many years, and he hadn't seen them have any accidents.

But for this matter, Lan didn't intend to compromise, "I will handle this matter, you don't have to worry."

Originally, the governor also planned to say that if Lan was not convenient to talk to the union, he would arrange for someone to talk to the union people, but hearing him say this, he dismissed this idea.

He was actually indifferent and couldn't get anything from it, just felt that if they could start work earlier, these political achievements could fall on him earlier. "You decide for yourself, if there is anything I need to cooperate with, call me at any time."

In the end, the governor still respected Lan's choice. After all, Lan was the one who paid for everything, not those working classes.

When the representatives of those companies from New Jincheng left, they also noticed the workers surrounding here downstairs. They looked at these workers not with curiosity, nor with any inquisitive look, only a kind of... pity.

These idiots probably didn't know how powerful Lan was. Troubling Lan was actually not much different from taking a knife and giving yourself a few cuts.

No one felt that this would have any impact on Lan and Lan's plan. People here didn't understand Lan and his "partners" too well.

These protesters surrounding the company building didn't disperse until after five o'clock in the evening. Although these people left, they still left many reporters waiting here for Lan's appearance.

However, they were destined to be disappointed because Lan had left by car from the parking lot behind the company early in the morning.

The motorcade returned to the manor steadily and without waves. At this time, the leaders of more than a dozen local gangs had already gathered here.

Unlike ordinary people, ordinary people might still have those who didn't understand Lan. They would think that Lan was just an ordinary businessman or something.

But gangs knew some news about the underground world very well. They knew that Lan killed the Perez family, and they also knew that although Lan was not one of the new five major families now, he was definitely an existence on par with the five major families.

Such a big shot who could decide the division of power in the federal underground world summoned them, how could they dare not come.

When Lan entered the room, these dozen local gang leaders stood up immediately, looking at Lan somewhat nervously.

Some people were still wiping the sweat from their palms on their trouser legs.

"Don't be nervous.", Lan walked over with a full face of smiles. These gang leaders immediately greeted him, taking the initiative to reach out and wait for Lan to shake hands with them.

Aierwen introduced these gang leaders and their gang forces to Lan on the side.

After the introduction was almost done, Lan sat on his sofa and let these gang leaders sit down too.

"You should have had some guesses about the purpose of inviting you here."

As soon as his words were finished, a few people nodded.

Not everyone cared about what happened in this city. Some people cared more about how much money they could earn and whether there were any new changes in their careers.

"It seems not everyone knows, it's actually very simple, the construction workers' union is organizing a protest, I don't like them very much."

"As an 'outsider', I have no intention of destroying the order between the local underground worlds. I didn't come here to grab territory with you, nor to find trouble with you. I respect everything you have here."

"This is the reason why you appeared here. You have to help me handle these people, otherwise, I will do it myself."

"When the Lan family appears here comprehensively, some things will change."

Looking at the serious expressions on their faces, Lan laughed twice, "Don't be so nervous, I didn't think about grabbing territory or business with you, so I would talk to you about this matter."

"You have to ensure the stability and quietness of the city, under our control."

"And I, as a thank you, will provide you with cheaper alcohol, better quality alcohol."

"And a promise!"

His gaze stayed on the faces of these leaders one by one, "As long as you don't mess around, do what you should do, and don't do what you shouldn't do, I won't change the pattern of the underground world here."

These gang leaders nodded one after another. They knew very well that they couldn't be opponents of Lan and the Lan family.

When those people from the Lan family really came here, the entire underground world of Deruixi would have to change a master.

This place was not necessary for the Lan family, but for them, it was inseparable. Once they were driven out of here, they would probably find it difficult to continue to maintain everything they had now.

"Mr. White, please rest assured, I guarantee that tomorrow you will definitely not see any protesting workers appearing outside your company!"

A local gang leader with the most prestige even expressed somewhat flatteringly.

Lan nodded slightly, "Thank you for your help, I hope we can become friends!"

"But no need for tomorrow, you can prepare first, wait for my news."

Early the next morning, this news was published in the local "Morning Reading Newspaper" - "Confrontation!!"

The reporter who wrote this report also used two exclamation marks to strengthen the tone. Lan was eating breakfast while looking at the content of this news.

There was actually not much valuable content in it. These protesting construction workers were ultimately under the control of the union, opposing and protesting Lan's decision not to use union workers.

The interviewed vice president of the workers' union told reporters that the practice of Wanli Group seriously harmed the interests of local laborers.

He claimed that Wanli Group tried to use non-union workers to avoid the protection of construction workers by the workers' union. This involved some bad things they hadn't mastered yet, otherwise Wanli Group wouldn't refuse to use union workers.

The vice president believed that the most important thing now was to let Wanli Group return to the correct choice, actively carry out negotiations and consultations with the union, solve problems together, remove misunderstandings, and let the workers calm down.

In the report, the reporter also quoted some slogans of the Labor Federation before, such as "Workers of the world are one family," combined with some expressions of the vice president, hinting that the possible subsequent development of this matter would involve more unions joining in.

If Lan, or Wanli Group, could solve these problems as soon as possible, then the storm would not be born.

If Lan and Wanli Group continued to refuse their kindness, then the storm would definitely sweep through the entire Wanli Group!

The vice president stated that in Deruixi, in the entire South Yalan State, they were not a single individual. The power they united was something Lan and Wanli Group had never seen before.

The report also introduced some similar events that had happened before, where some companies refused to recruit workers through the workers' union.

Because the union recruiting workers would publish work resources internally, they would only recruit workers with union backgrounds, not ordinary workers without union backgrounds.

In the end, the two sides also had an unhappy time, and also produced confrontations like strikes and protests.

Under the influence of the union, some enterprises even cooperated with them to put pressure on the opposing enterprises, and the end was always the victory of the union.

The reporter made some speculations about this confrontation event here, and they believed that the final result was still the victory of the union.

After all, in this period, the power of the union was still very strong, and people were simple enough.

After reading it, Lan threw the "Morning Reading Newspaper" on the table, with a look of disdain on his face.

"The news above is not good?", Aierwen picked up the newspaper.

Lan shook his head indifferently, "The butt is crooked, and the content published is also crooked. Let someone check who is controlling the 'Morning Reading Newspaper' and why they don't welcome us."

Reasonably speaking, Lan came to build and develop Deruixi, and local capital should welcome him very much.

If Deruixi developed well, they could earn more money. They and Lan should be in the same group, not with those workers.

Aierwen nodded, "I will let someone check."

He said and asked curiously, "Why not let them do it today?"

Lan shook his head, "I'm waiting for Luo Ben. After Luo Ben comes, we will attack them together and solve all problems at once."

"Just using gangs to disperse them, they can still re-gather."

"So wait a few days with peace of mind..." ===== CHAPTER 1238 =====