There weren't any surprises during the banquet.
South Korea's underworld had been in decline for many years, and it was difficult for talents to emerge. Most of them were hoodlums, and they weren't presentable.
They could flaunt their power in front of ordinary people, but when it came to serious business, other than having more guts than ordinary people, their actual standards were much lower than ordinary people.
A few of them had drunk so much that they dared to stir up trouble without any planning. They claimed that they wanted to be the masters of their own families and get rid of Tang Jinyan. Even their backers didn't know that they were messing around behind the scenes.
Ordinary people wouldn't do things so recklessly. They would at least make some plans, right?
After Tang Jinyan destroyed one of their families' nests with cruel methods yesterday, the rest of them had sobered up. They knew that they couldn't fight with Tang Jinyan, so they asked Quan Zhengyang to mediate.
Quan Zhengyang knew that he didn't need to mediate. Tang Jinyan's request wasn't something that these useless people could understand.
However, Tang Jinyan still gave Quan Zhengyang face during the banquet. "Since Old Quan is the one who mediated, I won't pursue the matter anymore.
Same old rules. Spit out what you should spit out. We won't accept it either. We'll just share the association's funds.
As for the protection fees that you shouldn't have collected, spit it out and return it to others. "
The few of them thanked him profusely, and they almost knelt down.
Quan Zhengyang said at the right time, "A proper association is very beneficial to the industry.
As long as it was a well-known industry, most of them had an association behind them to organize and coordinate.
The Ninth Masters is leading everyone on a broad path. You don't know how much work he's done behind the scenes, and yet you feel like you have a grandpa above you?
Logically speaking, has the Ninth Masters really ordered you to do anything you're unwilling to do?
At most, he'll ask for your help and give you a reward afterwards, right? "
The few of them blushed. "Yes, yes."
Tang Jinyan said softly, "No light can stop the infiltration of shadows.
There are so many families in Seoul, and all of them are colluding with each other. From the top to the bottom, their relationships are intertwined.
If they could work together, even a three-star would be wary of this big net.
Why is it that the entire South Korea doesn't want another Kim Douhan?
Think about it. "
Upon hearing this, even Quan Zhengyang glanced at Tang Jinyan, deep in thought.
Tang Jinyan stood up dispiritedly. "Since it's still early, those who should return the money should do so. I won't drink too much.
Let's go. "
After the banquet, Quan Zhengyang walked with Tang Jinyan on a small path. He chuckled and said, "I was right about what I said about you back then."
Tang Jinyan replied absent-mindedly, "What?"
"You're an insatiable wolf."
"Why don't you say that I'm ambitious?"
"That's true. That's why those people will never understand." Quan Zhengyang smiled. "But isn't your goal a bit too wild?
He's actually aiming for three stars. "
"Why can't I aim for three stars?"
Tang Jinyan said indifferently, "Three stars were built from scratch. Do you think they're like the chaos lotus before the heavens and earth were born?"
Quan Zhengyang was somewhat speechless. "Three stars experienced the best era of pioneering. It took decades of accumulation for them to reach their current level. How old are you?"
Tang Jinyan said indifferently, "If you look at it the other way around, you can say that three stars aren't that impressive. Eighty years of development is all they've got."
"…" Quan Zhengyang couldn't help but laugh.
Tang Jinyan suddenly pointed ahead. "What's that?"
Quan Zhengyang looked up and saw a few people from the banquet knocking on the door of a house in front of them. When the door opened, they bowed in a very humble manner.
"Of course, they're following your instructions to return the protection fee."
Quan Zhengyang smiled. "This seems to be a newly opened martial arts dojo. The dojo owner is also quite stubborn. He even reported this to the police.
These people are also mentally unstable. In places like martial arts dojos, the people in charge are usually hot-blooded. They're not to be trifled with.
To think that the protection fee would be collected here. I really don't know what they're thinking. "
"So this is the dojo owner." Tang Jinyan nodded. "If it weren't for the police, I wouldn't have paid any attention to this matter.
Let's go take a look. "
This was a dojo that was very popular in Daehan. There was nothing special about it.
Tang Jinyan and Quan Zhengyang walked in and were surprised to find that business was doing quite well. A large group of people crowded around the arena to watch the martial arts competition. The scene was very lively.
"Ah … Ninth Masters, Master Quan … why are you here?"
"I was just passing by and happened to see you." Tang Jinyan patted him on the shoulder. "Well done."
"The Ninth Masters gave the order. It's my duty."
The dojo owner walked over with wide eyes. "You're the boss of these people?
Did you send them to apologize? "
Tang Jinyan smiled. "I hope you can forgive my brothers for their ignorance."
The dojo owner's expression softened, and he nodded. "Your boss knows right from wrong."
Tang Jinyan asked casually, "Your business is pretty good. The other dojos I've seen in the past didn't have half as much business as yours."
"Well …" The dojo owner was somewhat embarrassed. "We just opened for business two days ago, so there wasn't much business.
But today, I called my daughter over, and it brought some popularity. There were many onlookers, but not many people signed up. "
Tang Jinyan couldn't help but laugh. "Is your daughter very beautiful?"
"She's just so-so." The dojo owner said, "But she's an artist …"
"Smart. You need to know how to use a living signboard." Tang Jinyan smiled and looked into the arena. He wanted to see who the artist was.
As soon as he saw who it was, he was dumbfounded.
Pu Chulong was dressed in a snow-white aikido training uniform. She stood in the middle of the arena, staring blankly at Tang Jinyan and her father as they chatted.
There was an opponent in the arena who was about to perform a move. He jumped back and forth in front of her, but she didn't even react.
Tang Jinyan's mouth was half open. His cheeks twitched for a long time before he said, "Dojo owner, can I sign up …"
"Pfft …" Quan Zheng Yang almost vomited blood. He covered his face in embarrassment.
The dojo owner didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Anyone who heard this would think that this guy had taken a fancy to his daughter … But this was the effect of letting his daughter be a signboard. He didn't find it strange. He smiled and said, "Big brother, don't joke around. Since you're a big brother of the underworld, you must have good skills. How could you take a fancy to our little tricks?"
What he meant was that Quan Zheng Yang had an inexhaustible supply of beauties, so he shouldn't have any ideas about his daughter.
"Dad …" Pu Chulong finally came over. She pulled her father's sleeve and whispered, "This is Chairman Tang of Tang Dynasty Corporation. He's also a shareholder of Acube."
Tang Jinyan laughed. "Chulong XI, so your family runs a dojo …"
Pu Chulong wanted to laugh when she saw him pretending not to know her. She blushed and said, "My family has run a dojo in Qingyuan Prefecture for many years.
Dad only recently decided to open a branch here. But it looks like business isn't doing well. I think we'll have to pack up and go back sooner or later. "
The dojo owner glared. "Crow's beak."
Then he smiled. "So you know each other. Then … Shareholder Tang, come in and have a cup of tea?"
To him, Tang Dynasty Corporation was nothing. But the identity of a shareholder of his daughter's company was very important. At least it was worth making friends with.
Tang Jinyan knew what he meant. He smiled and waved his hand. "My shares in Acube are represented by someone else. I don't have the right to speak. It's not worth it for the dojo owner to treat me to tea."
Pu Chulong bit her lower lip. Her face and ears were red.
The dojo owner waved his hand. "We should thank Shareholder Tang for this matter. Since we have a relationship with Acube, we're friends!"
Pu Chulong stomped her feet. "Dad!
Someone is signing up over there. Why don't you go and take a look? "
"Oh, excuse me." The dojo owner excused himself and left. He told his daughter, "Invite Shareholder Tang to tea first. I'll come over later."
Quan Zhengyang said expressionlessly, "I still have something to do. Brother Nine, take your time."
Tang Jinyan didn't even ask him to stay. Quan Zhengyang left feeling angry and amused.
"The tearoom is over there …" Pu Chulong led the way with her head lowered. Her exposed neck was red.
When they arrived at the tearoom, the two sat opposite each other. Without anyone else around, Pu Chulong relaxed. She smiled and asked, "What would you like to drink?"
Tang Jinyan looked at her with a smile. "Don't you know what I like to drink?"
"There's no China tea here. It's all simple flower tea."
The so-called tearoom was just a place to entertain guests. Although it was called a tearoom in the training hall, Pu Chulong's father was clearly not a refined person. Just as Pu Chulong had said earlier, she only knew how to drink iced red tea.
Pu Chulong casually made him a cup of jasmine tea and smiled. "I didn't expect to meet you here."
Tang Jinyan's face turned serious. "Two days ago, you were harassed by the triads. Why didn't you ask me to deal with it?"
"I don't want to trouble you …"
"Nonsense. You're my secretary. It's natural for you to ask the boss for help."
"I'm not a secret …"
"You are."
Pu Chulong didn't say anything. She looked at him softly and whispered, "Yes, I am."
Tang Jinyan smiled. "Good girl. I heard that you participated in the regular meeting as my shareholder the day before yesterday.
I want to know what Choi Jin-ho's expression was. "
Pu Chulong said calmly, "Look at Tang Jinyan's secretary's expression."
"Uh …" Tang Jinyan touched his nose.
Pu Chulong emphasized the word 'secretary'. Tang Jinyan naturally understood what she meant. He didn't know how to answer for a while.
Pu Chulong suddenly said, "Did you force those people to apologize because you knew that my family's dojo was harassed?"
Tang Jinyan didn't dare to steal this credit. He shook his head. "It's just a coincidence. I'm dealing with these bastards who don't follow the rules. I didn't expect to help your family's dojo …"
"That's also your credit." Pu Chulong smiled. "My father has a good impression of you."
"Oh …"
"If you're single, I'll tell my father that I want to pursue you. He'll probably agree." Pu Chulong said leisurely. "What a pity."
Tang Jinyan was a bit curious. "Why are you so bold today? Why are you saying this to me?"
Pu Chulong said softly, "Because I'm your secretary. I can only be your secretary."