Chapter 71: From This Day On, I Have a Place in Jin City
Chen Yiyang estimates that what Yang He regrets the most now is that the previous manager of the pawnshop didn't directly seize the China Merchants Steam Navigation Company's stocks.
That might also be the reason the previous manager left so abruptly.
But none of this matters anymore.
Chen Yiyang has sold the China Merchants Steam Navigation Company stocks.
Yang He's pawnshop customer needs and lists, Yang Yu has them in hand now.
Next, let's see how Yang He performs.
"Sometimes, young man, you know. The law can't protect everyone," Yang He said, waving his hand at Chen Yiyang.
The people behind him began to pull their hands out from their sleeves, one by one.
These young men held baseball bats in their hands.
The petite accountant nervously reached to touch her prosthetic leg. It seemed she truly intended to take off her leg to use as a weapon.
Chen Yiyang stood in front of Yang He, pointing to the surveillance camera at the entrance of his shop.
Yang He gestured back with his hand.
A young man took a baseball bat and smashed it onto the camera.
The quality of the baseball bat was quite good, as the camera shattered into pieces.
"What kind of opening ceremony custom is smashing someone else's camera? I've never seen that," came some noisy chatter and remarks from the side.
Yang He turned his head to look.
An old man brought five or six young men along, arriving in an old van parked by the roadside.
It was the old man Zhao Rongnian and his three sons.
Today Chen Yiyang had invited them for his opening ceremony.
What a pity.
Chen Yiyang sighed inwardly. These buddies came too early.
Chen Yiyang had planned to let Yang He make a move, and he would just stand aside watching with his staff.
Although this street was quiet, the nearby residents were plentiful.
Yang He wouldn't go mad on the street and attack people while photos are being taken by strangers, at most causing chaos in the shop.
If that happens, Chen Yiyang could laugh himself awake from a dream.
But unfortunately, old man Zhao Rongnian arrived so early today.
His sons and company were even carrying firecrackers and other gifts in their hands, initially intending to set them off.
Unexpectedly, upon arrival, they saw Yang He's men blocking the door.
These folks who roamed the dog market weren't afraid of such a scene, and they squeezed over one by one, mingling with the men Yang He had brought.
"Tell your people not to move," Yang He hurriedly turned his head to warn Chen Yiyang.
He had indeed planned to smash the shop to put Chen Yiyang to shame.
But he wouldn't dare to fight directly on the street or start an all-out brawl with another group of people.
If he were to do so, the prerequisite would be that he couldn't be nearby. Otherwise, once the fight starts, he wouldn't be able to escape.
"Old man, it's fine, don't make a move," Chen Yiyang cheerfully held onto one of the sons, saying, "But don't let them leave either, they still need to attend my opening ceremony today."
Yang He looked at Chen Yiyang puzzled, not understanding what Chen Yiyang was up to.
At this time, another car stopped. Zhang Guichen and Liu Chen had arrived with a few people.
Zhang Guichen, however, stood far away temporarily without coming over.
Liu Chen, smiling, walked over, first greeting Yang He, before turning his head towards Chen Yiyang.
"Why did you get into a fight with Boss Yang? Back when I was competing with him for a project, we never reached such a point. At most, I had my workers bring stones dug out from the toilet to his shop for pawning."
"You really are something," Chen Yiyang didn't expect Liu Chen actually had grudges with Yang He.
Not long after, another car arrived.
"Boss," Zhao Qiankun came running over, patting Chen Yiyang on the arm.
"Did you come alone?"
"My father is sitting in the back seat," Zhao Qiankun pointed to the rear.
"Then you and your father first go inside the store, I have some things to attend to here," Zhao Qiankun gave Yang He a look, then turned to lead his father into the store, before coming back outside to stand by Chen Yiyang.
Yang He knew Chen Yiyang was waiting for someone, but thought he was waiting for Huang Yuqiu.
Yang He felt that a businessman from Luzon wouldn't necessarily be able to protect Chen Yiyang.
But now the people who arrived seemed to be a motley group.
People like Zhao Rongnian and his sons weren't proper, appearing to be involved in shady businesses.
And Liu Chen, the old contractor, no need to mention, had also fought for government projects with Yang He.
But why was it that even people from the local Linghui Juice Factory showed up?
Not long after, another car arrived.
It was Liu Zhaodi and Sun Xingguo.
"Sister Liu, thank you for coming today," Chen Yiyang went over to receive them.
"If it weren't for my acquaintances at the TV station, I wouldn't have known you were doing such big things," Liu Zhaodi squeezed Chen Yiyang's shoulder, then added, "Next time something like this happens, come to me. How could a Southeast Asian merchant be nearer than I am to you?"
"I'll definitely call you next time," Chen Yiyang chatted a bit with Liu Zhaodi and Sun Xingguo.
Then he signaled to the petite accountant with his eyes.
The petite accountant swiftly ushered them inside.
Liu Zhaodi and Yang He knew each other, had met, but weren't very acquainted.
Both are merchants from different paths, with no possibility for collaboration.
So Liu Zhaodi didn't bother to greet Yang He, just went straight inside.
Next to arrive were some local figures from the painting and calligraphy circle.
Along with Zhang Jiuqian and Zhang Yuling.
Zhang Jiuqian was here to inscribe for 'Shabby House Inn' today, so he came personally.
Chen Yiyang personally went over to escort the two into the store.
Yang He already wanted to leave.
Even with ten guts, he wouldn't dare smash Chen Yiyang's shop in front of these people.
But the people brought by Sanzi perfectly blocked Yang He, preventing him from taking a step.
Yang He didn't want to use force either, so he was stuck at the shop entrance.
The people inside the shop noticed the odd situation at the entrance, but no one came out to ask what was happening; instead, they all focused on browsing through the items in Chen Yiyang's shop.
"Forgive and forget," Yang He looked at Chen Yiyang, speaking aloud.
But Chen Yiyang ignored him.
Because at that moment, an old Passat stopped by the roadside, followed by a car from the local TV station.
Two people got out of the Passat, it was Huang Yuqiu and Secretary Wang.
Thus, Chen Yiyang enthusiastically went up to greet them.
"Secretary Wang, you came personally?"
"Today I'm accompanying Mr. Huang to tour the local antique shops," Secretary Wang shook hands with Chen Yiyang, then pointed towards Huang Yuqiu.
Secretary Wang had been invited by Huang Yuqiu.
Chen Yiyang had entrusted Huang Yuqiu earlier to assist with this matter and briefly explained his situation with Yang He.
Unexpectedly, Huang Yuqiu actually managed to bring Secretary Wang.
However, Secretary Wang was officially accompanying the Southeast Asian investor Mr. Huang to inspect, and would not join in for photos with Chen Yiyang and others later.
"Chairman Yang, why did you come here today?"
Secretary Wang looked up at Yang He.
Yang He wanted to say something, but Chen Yiyang spoke first.
"I don't know how I offended Mr. Yang here as this young man, leading him to come here today saying he wants to teach me a lesson."
"I didn't," Yang He hurriedly defended.
The local TV station's reporters and photographers were already preparing to get out of the car; he didn't dare stir up trouble.
"Mr. Yang, I have more than one camera here," Chen Yiyang pointed to another spot.
Over there was another semi-hidden camera.
"This young man, Chen, is soon to become one of Jin City's top ten outstanding youths, Yang He," Secretary Wang directly called Yang He's name.
"I will compensate him, Chen Yiyang, for the losses," Yang He lowered his head in acknowledgment.
Secretary Wang didn't continue to deal with Yang He.
Because a group of people from the calligraphy and painting circles inside the room now came out to welcome Secretary Wang.
Secretary Wang hadn't expected Zhang Jiuqian, who recently held an art exhibition in Jin City, to be there.
So he warmly chatted with Zhang Jiuqian, and everyone went inside the shop together.
After Chen Yiyang let others follow him inside, only Sanzi's group and Yang He's group remained outside.
"This camera is from the Sanxingdui site. How do you plan to compensate, Mr. Yang?"
Chen Yiyang walked over to the camera that had been smashed by Yang He earlier.
"A million, I'll get someone to bring cash tomorrow," Yang He responded straight and clean.
"No need, Mr. Yang. Just send me a signed contract tomorrow. The contract content is that Mr. Yang is willing to sell the customer list and contact details of his pawnshop to me."
Yang He looked at Chen Yiyang.
Chen Yiyang's gaze didn't waver.
Yang He knew that from now on, the reputation of his pawnshop was ruined.
Selling customer privacy in black and white.
The loss was greater than a million.
But Yang He didn't say anything else, just nodded his head, then left with his people.
From now on, I should have my own place in Jin City.
Chen Yiyang watched Yang He leave in distress, shouting this sentence in his heart.
Then he turned around and walked into the shop with Sanzi and the others.
A month later.
Chen Yiyang knocked on the door in front of him while browsing his mobile phone.
Today's intel: West Capital City's Haunted Hotel: 96 South River Road, Changge District, Shengshi Grand Hotel is being sold at a low price because of haunting, almost no guests staying. Can be successfully snatched up for less than five million.
Relevant contacts are attached on the second page.
This is today's bargain intel.
After staying in Jin City for a month.
The profits from the bargain intel Chen Yiyang received were decreasing. It wasn't clear whether he had picked up all the bargains in this city.
Suddenly, one from another city popped up.
He quickly took a high-speed train to get there.
"Who is it?" A voice came from behind the door.
Chen Yiyang put away his phone and said, "The owner of Shabby House Inn, proprietor of the Silk Art Gallery, consultant manager of Luzon Dehydrated Fruit and Vegetable Factory, one of Jin City's top ten outstanding youths, donor of China Merchants Steam Navigation Company stocks, Chen Yiyang hopes to borrow your place."
"Too many people, can't fit them," a playful voice said while opening the door.
The person standing inside was Xu Xiaosheng.
Chen Yiyang rushed to West Capital, after contacting someone from the hotel, immediately came to find Xu Xiaosheng.
Since the end of the art exhibition, they hadn't seen each other for almost a month.
So Chen Yiyang directly picked up Xu Xiaosheng and carried her into the room.
"Wait, no, my roommate will be back soon."
"We'll do it in the bathroom, and tell your roommate you're showering when they come back."
Chen Yiyang carried Xu Xiaosheng directly into the bathroom, and within a few minutes.
Even though they turned up the water flow to maximum, it couldn't drown out the sound of reciting poetry.