Chapter 1415 - 1413: Yiling Hall
"Under the Four Spirits Group, there’s a company called Four Spirits Hall Company," Night Fire continued.
Yang Chen raised his eyebrows slightly.
He knew many enterprises in Bei Hai Country had such characteristics, somewhat tinged with illegality, yet in Bei Hai Country, these were legal, which was very strange.
Many people have been brainwashed to defend this phenomenon in Bei Hai Country, saying the black organizations are legitimate and committed to loyalty, taking care of elders and children, being polite, and so forth, even claiming they have high standards.
Whether it’s Bei Hai Country, the Northern Federation, or Flame Country, the term "mafia" represents the same thing, that is, organizations profiting through abnormal means or even illegal activities, causing harm to others.
No matter what, this cannot be explained away.
"Four Spirits Hall Company is divided into four branches, and Yiling Hall is near our district in Bei Hai Country, collecting protection fees from the district every month," Night Fire said.
Yang Chen raised an eyebrow, "Are you saying the money earned by the district each month needs to be shared with Yiling Hall?"
"As far as I know, it seems to be ten percent of the company’s profit!"
Yang Chen couldn’t help but let out a cold laugh.
His employees worked hard, yet they earned less than those who just talked.
"Who agreed to this?" Yang Chen asked coldly.
Night Fire said, "From what I know, it should be Zhao Guozong!"
"Zhao Guozong!" Yang Chen muttered several times, laughing sarcastically.
"Anything else?" Yang Chen did not pursue the issue further and asked.
Night Fire continued to report to Yang Chen.
Night Fire only left until the early hours of the morning.
Yang Chen didn’t sleep all night. After Night Fire left, he began to organize the information and go over what Night Fire reported to him.
Now Yang Chen had a feeling: he didn’t know before, but upon discovery, he was shocked!
All along, Yang Chen had no good feelings for our country, if not disdain.
As for hatred, it was only toward certain individuals, like Prime Minister Pei’an, and those who worship.
But now, after arriving, Yang Chen deeply felt the malice of Bei Hai Country.
These people truly were relentless in their scheming.
Night Fire told him he inadvertently found evidence of historical revisionism in Bei Hai Country at a bookstore! In various history books and textbooks, there was no record of invasion, rather uplifting talk of coexistence and helping elevate technological levels, even portraying themselves as innocent victims who only wanted to help Flame Country, but were wrongfully blamed and hurt deeply.
Night Fire was very angry when recounting this, and Yang Chen was equally furious after hearing it!
This is absolutely unforgivable.
Frequently brainwashed, most people in Bei Hai Country hold the belief that Flame Country wronged them, turning things against them!
Moreover, many people harbor hostility toward Flame Country.
Even workers at their company are two-faced, carrying out clandestine actions behind the scenes.
After learning all this, Yang Chen made a decision.
Since Bei Hai Country is like this, why should he worry too much?
In the morning, Yang Chen freshened up and went out for a workout.
The scenery here was nice, with many greenery and people jogging early in the morning.
Yang Chen ran far and used it as an opportunity to observe the local sentiment, getting a general understanding of the nearby situation.
By the time he ran back, it was past eight o’clock.
After a simple breakfast, Yang Chen took Ye Xin and a group back to the company.
Today’s main task was to hold a large district meeting, to give a speech to the employees, and to continue signing a three-year contract with the district for investment in Bei Hai Country, collaborating with Rejing City for mutual development.
There were also some clients present, simultaneously signing contracts.
In summary, there were many activities, and projects were tightly scheduled.
These arrangements were deliberately set up before their arrival to conceal their identity.
Upon arriving at the venue, Zhao Guozong appeared extremely respectful, "President Yang! President Ye! You’ve arrived! Please come inside, the meeting is about to start."
Yang Chen glanced at Zhao Guozong and followed him forward.
As they reached the front, a woman stood up with her child, greeting Zhao Guozong.
They were speaking Flame Country’s language.
Yang Chen asked, "Is this your wife?"
"Yes!" Zhao Guozong hastily introduced, "This is our company’s President Yang and President Ye, quickly greet the leaders!"
"Hello President Yang! Hello President Ye!" Zhao Guozong’s wife hurriedly bowed respectfully.
The child also glanced at them, bowing deeply.
Seeing this scene, Yang Chen already knew that this mother and child had been completely assimilated by Bei Hai Country.
"You truly have a happy family!" Yang Chen praised.
Zhao Guozong laughed and said, "Luckily my wife understands the company’s needs and has always supported me silently so I can have today!"
Yang Chen sighed, saying, "Yes! You have today, but don’t forget, it’s because someone supported you that you’ve made it to this position! If your supporters push you further, you might just fall from here!"
Zhao Guozong was stunned, not understanding what Yang Chen meant.
Yang Chen didn’t explain further and walked toward the backstage preparation room.
Upon entering the preparation room, Yang Chen heard voices coming from next door.
Because it was temporarily renovated, the preparation room was separated only by wooden boards.
"Do you think the people who came this time are competent or not! Don’t let them just show up without any real power!"
"I don’t think so; they seem quite capable!"
"Ah! Have you seen them?"
"Just caught a glimpse from afar."
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Yang Chen shook his head, sat on a chair, waiting for the notification.
Soon, the ceremony began.
After a cumbersome process, Yang Chen finally got the chance to speak on stage.
Yang Chen’s speech was simple, wrapping up in about ten minutes, only briefly touching upon the company’s development goals and plans.
After the speech, Yang Chen signed a cooperation agreement with Rejing City,
then signed with the Eastern District’s lead Zhao Guozong, indicating continued development in the district.
Next, several people came on stage. Under Zhao Guozong’s introduction, these were agents of their products, and they proceeded to sign a three-year agreement.
This agreement should have been handled by Zhao Guozong, but now with Yang Chen present, naturally, everything was done per Yang Chen’s intentions.
However, just as Yang Chen was about to sign.
"Wait! You can’t sign this document yet!" a person stepped up from the audience.
He was dressed in a white suit, holding a cigarette at the corner of his mouth, without puffing, merely staring at Yang Chen.
"Tsk tsk! A hero since ancient times emerges young; here you are controlling such a grand scene at such a young age," the newcomer said cheerfully to Yang Chen.
Yang Chen snorted coldly, staring at the person, "Who are you?"
"Who I am isn’t important; what’s important is, you cannot sign this document yet; if you insist, it needs to include me as well!" The person brazenly sat down, crossed his legs, and looked leisurely.