Old Man:...
What do you mean by the leader fishing in person?
So what!
Can't a leader fish in person and make someone else help instead?
Can you stop talking such useless nonsense?
Qin Jiang: "I'm interested in that young man just now!"
Old Man: "He's a rather interesting young man!"
Qin Jiang: "It seems that young man is indeed quite lucky."
He wasn't spouting nonsense:
At a glance, he could tell that the young man was part of the system. That special temperament was impossible to hide. Combined with the young man's attire and age, it was clear that his position wasn't very high. Being able to come out fishing at this time probably meant he was the type who was unappreciated and felt stifled in his career. For him to be valued by the old man proved that his speech and character were likely quite good. What such a young man lacked was merely an opportunity, and being valued by the old man was an opportunity—and a heaven-sent one at that.
After all:
This person was a true bigwig in the Northern lands!
Bai Meng's biological father!
Bai Weiguo!
A single word from him could change the destiny of countless people, and with his favor, the young man's future would be boundless.
At the very least, it could alter the trajectory of one's life!
Bai Weiguo looked at Qin Jiang and smiled, "Then you're quite lucky too!"
Qin Jiang: "I am quite lucky! Blessed by the heavens!"
He looked up at the sky with deep satisfaction. If heaven hadn't given him a second chance, he wouldn't be where he is today. It was heaven that allowed him to live another lifetime and rewrite the tragic fates of his former brothers! Allowing his brothers to live out their lives in comfort and happiness.
Bai Weiguo: "I meant having my favor."
Qin Jiang: "That's not important!"
Bai Weiguo:...
Ordinary people would never dare to speak to him like that. Look at that young man; he didn't know his identity. But Qin Jiang, knowing his identity, still spoke to him like that—he was truly bold.
Of course, he had the backing to be bold!
This confidence didn't stem from how large the Black Dragon Group was, nor did it come from how many subordinates the Black Dragon Group had. Instead, it stemmed from the fact that the Black Dragon Group had never dabbled in any illegal business, nor had it committed any illegal acts.
This point:
Made Bai Weiguo very gratified!
Bai Weiguo turned his head to glance at Qin Jiang's motorcade on the shore road: "You brat are still so flamboyant! Can't you keep a low profile!"
Qin Jiang: "Isn't this exactly what you wanted to see..."
He knew that since Bai Weiguo had asked him to meet in such a public place, he clearly hadn't intended to hide his whereabouts.
Then why should he keep a low profile!
Bai Weiguo: "You brat... Sit down..."
He pointed to a stone nearby...
Qin Jiang didn't sit; instead, he lowered his head to glance at his creel: "Skunked? You really have no fishing skills..."
Bai Weiguo: "Can you brat not speak so harshly..."
Qin Jiang: "Since ancient times, the truth hurts!"
Bai Weiguo: "..."
Qin Jiang: "What did you come looking for me for? It's very cold! You like fishing here, but I don't. Given this time, I'd much rather have hot pot and drinks with my good brothers!"
Bai Weiguo: "You brat... Fine! I won't beat around the bush either! What I want to talk to you about is: regarding the Black Dragon Group's involvement in underworld activities..."
Qin Jiang: "A leader as big as you shouldn't speak irresponsibly. Apart from its name and the clothes on our backs, my Black Dragon Group has not the slightest connection to the underworld! Don't talk nonsense!"
"The Black Dragon Group is a legitimate company!"
Bai Weiguo: "What decent company is named Black Dragon? What decent company has employees uniformly dressed in black formal wear?"
Qin Jiang: "What's wrong with Black Dragon? Which law in Huaxia forbids naming a company Black Dragon! Huaxia! Descendants of the Dragon! Besides, Songjiang originally has the legend of the Black Dragon. We named it based on that legend. As for the clothes of the Black Dragon Group's employees! Black formal wear! They are also an improved version of traditional Huaxia attire!"
"This is purely out of respect for traditional Huaxia culture..."
Bai Weiguo: "You brat really have an excuse for everything!"
Qin Jiang: "If I didn't have a comeback for everything, you'd talk me into circles."
Bai Weiguo: "Haha..."
Qin Jiang: "Haha..."
The two of them couldn't help laughing. Although it was their first time meeting, neither of them showed any restraint.
After all:
The two of them had already admired each other in spirit for a long time. Coupled with the connection through Bai Lu, there was no need to be overly hypocritical.
Qin Jiang: "Alright! Let's talk business!"
Bai Weiguo: "Good! The first piece of business is that the Yaowu Group, which was destroyed two months ago, has some assets that need a group to take over?"
Qin Jiang: "I only accept legitimate industries; I don't want anything involving black industries at all..."
Bai Weiguo: "It's a piece of land in Gandhi!"
Qin Jiang: "What do you mean?"
Bai Weiguo: "In recent years, the higher-ups have attached great importance to cracking down on human trafficking and fraud, especially the Nest Gate organization, which is a complete tumor. However, its headquarters has relocated to Gandhi due to some special circumstances. It just so happens that the Yaowu Group has a piece of land in Gandhi. The higher-ups hope a company can go there to do legitimate business and keep an eye on Nest Gate's every move. After a comprehensive evaluation, your Black Dragon Group is the most suitable. Alright, if you agree to go, we can provide you with the best support. All you need to do is uphold your principles and combat crime."
This matter.
How could Qin Jiang fail to hear the specific meaning behind these words?
It represented far too many implications!
A piece of land belonging to the Yaowu Group wasn't the main point!
Going there to do legitimate business wasn't the main point either!
The main point was to keep an eye on Nest Gate!
And doing certain things representing the will of the higher-ups!
Are there any benefits to this kind of thing?
Yes! And they are huge! It meant cooperating with the higher-ups and gaining their recognition, but it also carried huge risks.
That place called Gandhi was not very safe; it was very chaotic. If the Black Dragon Group went there to do business, it would inevitably get involved in some unsavory things, which would go against Qin Jiang's choice for this lifetime not to touch any illegal activities.
Therefore, he directly refused: "The Black Dragon Group currently has no plans to do business in Gandhi."
Regarding this, Bai Weiguo was not surprised: "I guessed you would say that, but don't reply so quickly; you can go back and think about it slowly."
Qin Jiang: "I know what you guys are thinking, but I'm not cut out to be that kind of person. I just want to live a down-to-earth life with my brothers."
You? Down-to-earth?
Do you have anything to do with that word?
Bai Weiguo couldn't help curling his lips inwardly, but deep down he was actually very satisfied with Qin Jiang's answer. At the very least, he could tell from the other party's reply that Qin Jiang truly had no intention of dabbling in any criminal activities—he was even unwilling to get involved when endorsed by the higher-ups. He didn't know what kind of mindset the other party had to be so resistant to crime while holding the reputation of a societal boss. He was simply a bundle of contradictions!
How should I put it!
If his legendary life were to be given a book title, it could be:
[This Societal Boss Is Excessively Cautious and Well-Versed in the Law]
Qin Jiang: "If you guys are really short of people, I can recommend someone to you!"
Bai Weiguo: "Who?"
Qin Jiang: "Qian He!"