Yang Jian received a total of 380,000 yuan from his sister and Biao Biao in one day, enough to kickstart the next phase of the dual-contract project.
After the transfer, Biao Biao and Liang Liang called Yang Jian. Following Yang Jian's advice, Biao Biao decided to voluntarily enter a drug rehabilitation hospital.
Liang Liang, however, strongly insisted on going to Xichuan to work with Yang Jian on the project. His reasoning was that while quitting ketamine didn't require hospitalization, it did necessitate a secluded location away from his usual circle of drug users, and Yang Jian's site fit this description.
Yang Jian knew that people like Liang Liang were accustomed to a leisurely lifestyle and wouldn't be able to endure the hardships of construction work. However, he couldn't refuse them and agreed. After the dual-contract project began, they would need one or two security personnel to guard the materials, and Liang Liang would be suitable for this role.
Just as he finished dealing with Biao Biao and Liang Liang's matters, Lu Feng's call came in.
"Master, do you have an issue with me? Why haven't you called me?"
"Xiao Lu, don't misunderstand. My original phone was confiscated by my dad, and I don't remember anyone's number except Song Jianmin's. I heard you became a manager, congratulations."
"Master, you're making me embarrassed. If you want to come back, we'll keep the position of Vice President of the Group Company for you."
"Xiao Lu, let's not talk about this. Is everything okay at home? Please send my regards to your father. I'll visit him as soon as I return."
Yang Jian thought Lu Feng was acting as a go-between for Yu Feng and felt a bit displeased, but he genuinely respected Lu Qian.
"Master, I'll send you my dad's number later. Please chat with him more when you have time. He often talks about you, saying that despite your humble background, you are diligent and progressive, and you will surely achieve great things. He also told me to follow you in the construction industry."
"Thank your dad for me. Please tell him that I have followed his advice and registered for the Level 2 Constructor qualification exam. The exam will be held after the New Year."
"Okay, I'll definitely pass on the message. I wish you success, Master. Are you really planning to stay out of the affairs of the martial world?"
"I'm not cut out for the martial world. It's more stable to do legitimate business, at least it won't make my family worry or fear."
"Master, even though you're no longer involved in martial affairs, I still want to ask you for advice on some matters."
"Go ahead."
"I assume Biao Biao has told you about what happened between Sister Feng, Old Gui, and Hong Xing?"
"He did. They felt the risk was too great, so they withdrew. You are the son of Chief Engineer Lu, and I advise you not to get involved in this matter."
Out of respect for Lu Qian, Yang Jian patiently chatted with Lu Feng.
Lu Feng had been brainwashed by Yu Feng and couldn't listen to reason. "Master, I am now the security manager of Dong Sheng Company. It's my duty, and there are some things I must do. I plan to go to Nanhai to deal with Hong Xing. You have experience dealing with Liu Ming, can you give me some advice?"
"No. I dealt with Liu Ming because he bullied my sister and brother-in-law, and I couldn't tolerate it any longer. Otherwise, he would have even occupied the land. I've fought a few times, but it was all for self-preservation, which is fundamentally different from you risking your life for others."
"But if I don't sort out Hong Xing, Dong Sheng Commercial Concrete cannot operate. As the manager responsible for security, I have to handle this."
"Xiao Lu, I'm speaking to you like this out of respect for your father. I want to ask you a few questions. First, you're going to Nanhai as a stranger, how will you fight the powerful Hong Xing?
Second, even if you manage to eliminate Hong Xing through a surprise attack and aren't caught, do you think you can withstand Old Gui's revenge? You know your family is all in Chengguan. He can harm you or your family in minutes.
Don't let certain benefits cloud your judgment. First, you need to assess your own strength and consider the safety of your family. I've already done something I regret, and I hope you don't repeat my mistakes."
Yang Jian's words made Lu Feng ponder for a long time.
"Master, I understand what you mean. Instead of going to Nanhai to deal with Hong Xing, it's better to deal with Old Gui directly in Chengguan to eliminate the root of the problem."
"You're kidding me. You understood it that way? Then I have nothing more to say. Take care of yourself, and don't call me again."
Yang Jian immediately hung up the phone, utterly amazed by Lu Feng's thought process. He was trying to advise him against doing foolish things, that clashing with Old Gui and Hong Xing was a dead end, but Lu Feng interpreted it as directly eliminating Old Gui.
Since he was bent on courting disaster, there was nothing Yang Jian could do to stop him. Yang Jian stopped paying attention to these matters of feuds and vendettas in the martial world and focused his mind on planning the upcoming dual-contract project and preparing for the Level 2 Constructor exam.
After listening to Yang Jian's advice, Lu Feng pondered for two days before approaching Yu Feng again for a discussion.
"Sister Feng, my master's advice is not to go to Nanhai to deal with Hong Xing, but to eliminate Old Gui directly. Because dealing with Hong Xing will further enrage Old Gui, not only failing to resolve the current predicament but also incurring Old Gui's frenzied retaliation."
Lu Feng attributed his idea to Yang Jian, believing this would make Yu Feng more receptive.
"Did Yang Jian really suggest this?"
Yu Feng was a little disbelieving, as Yang Jian had explicitly stated he would no longer be involved in these martial affairs.
"Of course, it's true. He is my master after all. If I plan such an important operation, he naturally wouldn't ignore it. I think his suggestion is very practical; eliminating Old Gui will solve the problem once and for all."
Yu Feng stared at him for a moment. "Xiao Lu, I've considered this matter before. Zhou Tao and Hu Zhenghua also discussed it with me. They are willing to fund hiring an assassin to eliminate Old Gui, but they haven't been able to find such a person."
"Zhou Tao, Hu Zhenghua? They also want to eliminate Old Gui?"
"Yes, Old Gui occupied Zhou Tao's three-tenths sand mining rights without paying a penny. More recently, he opened two sand extraction points without authorization, severely damaging Zhou Tao's interests. Zhou Tao is angry but dares not speak out.
Hu Zhenghua has been dissatisfied for a long time because Old Gui opened a high-end club in Nanhu Farmhouse to sell drugs, causing the farmhouse, which had millions invested, to be permanently sealed off.
They have approached me twice to discuss it. They decided that the three of us would jointly invest two million yuan to hire an assassin to eliminate Old Gui, and they have entrusted Brother Mao to scout for candidates in other regions."
Lu Feng was instantly shocked. "Two million? Such a large sum?"
At that time, two million yuan was an astronomical figure for most people in Chengguan. A traffic accident or construction accident resulting in death would only compensate two to three hundred thousand yuan. Eliminating Old Gui for two million yuan was incredibly tempting.
"Yes, two million. Zhou Tao will contribute one million, and Hu Zhenghua and I will each contribute five hundred thousand. If you want to take this job, I'll tell them, and Brother Mao won't have to look for anyone else."
"I'll take the job."
Lu Feng agreed without hesitation. He had already planned to eliminate Old Gui, and taking this job was a natural progression.
Furthermore, the two million yuan was a huge temptation. After completing this deal, he would truly make a name for himself.