NABC Chapter 149 Li Qun Investigates Yan Shuo's Attitude
Chapter 149 Li Qun Investigates Yan Shuo's Attitude
"You killed him without saying a word. I'm not sure how to explain this to the brothers. Please forgive me."
He dared not utter a single threat, his tone full of pleading. He knew very well that even a slightly harsh tone, let alone threatening Yan Shuo, could offend him and cut off his share of the profits.
"Tolerance?" Yan Shuo raised an eyebrow, his tone firm. "Captain Ji, face is earned, not given by others."
"Your men attacked my people first, endangering my wife's safety. I haven't held you accountable, Ji Chuan, or made your 76th Division apologize to me; that's already giving you and the 76th Division plenty of face."
He leaned forward, his aura chillingly cold. "Captain Ji, I, Liu, have been in Shanghai for so many years, and I've always been the type who doesn't mess with others unless provoked."
"If anyone provokes me, I will repay them a hundredfold. Wang Zhe is the first, and I don't want a second one."
"You should know that if I really get angry, I can wipe out not only Wang Zhe, but the entire 76th Division in Shanghai."
Zhou Hu remained silent, but his eyes grew increasingly vigilant. He secretly kept an eye on his surroundings, ready to respond to any unexpected situation.
Ji Chuan's face turned deathly pale instantly, and he hurriedly nodded and bowed. "Yes, yes, Mr. Liu is right. I didn't think it through, and my men don't know the rules. Please don't take it to heart."
He dared not refute Yan Shuo's words; Yan Shuo was telling the truth. With Yan Shuo's strength and connections, taking down No. 76 would be a piece of cake.
Moreover, all the top executives of No. 76 have a stake in Yan Shuo's business, so no one would risk offending Yan Shuo for a fool.
He took a deep breath, suppressed his fear, softened his tone, and adopted a conciliatory manner.
"Mr. Liu, I, Ji Chuan, am backing down. Wang Zhe was in the wrong first, so I don't blame you."
"But this matter needs to be resolved, otherwise I won't be able to explain it to my subordinates. Don't worry, I will definitely not let you suffer any losses."
Yan Shuo remained silent, simply staring coldly at him, waiting for him to continue. He knew that Ji Chuan would definitely show sincerity.
After all, Ji Chuan dared not offend him, much less cut off his own interests.
Seeing this, Ji Chuan quickly continued, "Mr. Liu, I know you've been preparing supplies and managing the mine recently."
"I have a warehouse in the western suburbs, where I have stockpiled a batch of scarce medicinal herbs and ammunition, all of the highest quality. I'll give you a 10% discount; you can take whatever you want from this batch."
"Consider this my apology to you and your wife. Let's just let this matter drop, shall we?"
He paused, then added, "And about the Wang family, don't worry. Wang Zhe was a servant of the Wang family, and they already know that you killed him."
"I heard they've already hired people to retaliate against you privately. I'll send someone to handle this privately and make sure the Wang family doesn't lay a finger on you."
"Within three days, the Wang family will disappear completely from Shanghai, leaving you with absolutely no hidden dangers."
He patted his chest and assured him, his tone filled with urgency. He had to handle this matter cleanly to appease Yan Shuo and to protect his share of the profits and his position.
Yan Shuo paused slightly, secretly calculating in his mind.
The supplies in the western suburbs warehouse were exactly what he needed to manage the mine and prepare for the operation. Giving up 10% of the price was a considerable show of sincerity.
Yan Shuo looked at his many businesses, his stalls were huge, and he had businesses all over most of China. In fact, they were all businesses that weren't very valuable: garbage trucks, incinerators, water and milk delivery stations. He even planned to take over the jobs of street sweeping sanitation stations, just to facilitate intelligence work, which weren't worth much money.
As for luxury cruise ships, they travel all along the coast in small boats that can carry a few hundred people. They don't make much money from the tolls; what they make money from are the high-end drinks and meals on board.
In those days, passenger ships didn't travel very fast. A trip from Haikou in the south to Dandong in the north took about a month, enough to buy food and drink for about 30 days.
Arrange some dances, gambling tables, and male and female escorts in the guest rooms, and that's about it. These are all value-added services, and that's where the real money is made.
On the Yangtze and Yellow River routes, arranging fishing, picnics, and stops in nearby cities for sightseeing would extend the passenger stay on the ferry, thus adding more value-added services.
War is war, but people still have to live. There are rich people everywhere, and nothing gets in the way.
Ji Chuan was willing to handle the Wang family's affairs, saving him the trouble. Besides, his current focus was on managing the mine, gathering manpower, and dealing with Su Qing, Gao Bin, and Chen Tiejun.
He didn't need to waste too much energy on the Wang family and Ji Chuan. After a moment of silence, he slowly nodded. "Okay, I agree."
"Give me a 10% discount, and you must clean up the Wang family's affairs. If I find out that there are still members of the Wang family alive who dare to plot against me, I will not only settle accounts with the Wang family, but also with you, Ji Chuan."
"By the way, I'll also take back all your shares in my business."
"Don't worry! Mr. Liu, don't worry!" Ji Chuan nodded and bowed hurriedly, a relieved smile on his face.
"I assure you, the Wang family will be wiped out within three days, leaving you with absolutely no future trouble. As for the warehouse, I will send someone to contact you tomorrow and take you there to select the goods."
"I absolutely wouldn't dare to try anything funny, and I absolutely wouldn't dare to delay your business!"
Upon hearing that Yan Shuo wanted to take back his share, Ji Chuan panicked instantly and immediately swore an oath. That was his biggest source of income, and he absolutely could not lose it.
"That would be best," Yan Shuo said coldly.
"Mr. Liu, it's a deal. A gentleman's word is as good as his bond."
Just then, the landline phone next to the bar suddenly rang.
The crisp ringing of a bell broke the ambiguous atmosphere of the bar.
This machine is standard equipment in bars, and Yan Shuo specially arranged it in a prominent position so that he could answer business calls and contacts with various parties at any time.
Ordinary customers are not allowed to touch it; it is guarded by a bartender, and can only be answered after Yan Shuo gives the signal.
The bartender quickly stepped forward, looked respectfully at Yan Shuo, and whispered, "Sir, the phone."
Yan Shuo nodded slightly and gestured for the bartender to answer the call. After the bartender answered and confirmed his identity, he reached out and took the receiver.
The bartender whispered that it was Li Qun. Yan Shuo frowned slightly; so it was Li Qun.
Upon seeing this, Zhou Hu instinctively took half a step forward, vigilantly protecting Yan Shuo's side.
Yan Shuo slightly raised his hand, signaling him to step back.
He leaned against the bar, holding the receiver, his tone softening slightly, but still maintaining an attitude of equality.
His relationship with Li Qun was both one of cooperation and shared interests, so there was no need for him to deliberately curry favor with Li.
On the other end of the receiver came Li Qun's calm voice. His tone was crisp and decisive, without any unnecessary formalities, carrying the unique authority of Director 76.
His voice was clearly friendly and considerate, without a trace of humility or arrogance. "Liu Jie, I already know that Ji Chuan wanted to talk to you about Wang Zhe."
A hint of surprise flashed in Yan Shuo's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. "I didn't expect Director Li to be so well-informed."