Chapter 559: Preservation of the Companyâs Operations
Translator: VinceStar Editor: PrisMiko
âBrother Yang, although we have a friends.h.i.+p between us, we are now doing things for the boss. Letâs not mess with the rank. You shouldnât call me Brother Bao in the future. Calling me Sanli or Baozi will do.â Bao Sanli was adaptable. The status of Yang Ming wasnât the same as the past. They were buddies, but if the boss knew what happened, it wonât be so wonderful.
Yang Ming didnât object to it after listening to it. He smiled and nodded to acknowledge Bao Sanliâs suggestion. Yang Ming was also very happy that Bao Sanli bore the overall situation in mind. This also saved a lot of trouble. Bao Sanli wouldnât be arrogant because he had a good relations.h.i.+p with him.
âAlright, Baozi.â Yang Ming nodded. âDo it well, and the boss wonât mistreat anyone.â
âI understand.â Bao Sanli solemnly nodded. He didnât feel any imbalance now. He had also mingled in the underworld. In his opinion, strength was everything. Yang Ming was more powerful than Hou Zhenhan. It was normal to be a provincial spokesperson. Iâm even worse than Hou Zhenhan. I can only rely on hard work to work from the bottom bit by bit! Furthermore, the current status had made Bao Sanli very satisfied. He wasnât a very ambitious person. When he was fighting with Yu Xiangde to the death, it was entirely because of the conflict between the two people. It wasnât that he was greedy for territory.
Yang Ming glanced at Hou Zhenhan and nodded secretly. Fortunately, Hou Zhenhan cooperated very much and didnât say anything untimely. In fact, Hou Zhenhan was also surprised that Yang Ming said that he was the spokesperson of Mr. Y, but because Yang Ming had his reason for saying that, Hou Zhenhan didnât have any objections.
Seeing that things had been solved so smoothly, Yang Ming was also delighted deep down his heart. After all, if the timing of his ident.i.ty disclosure wasnât good, it would definitely cause Bao Sanliâs unhappiness and envy. But, he didnât expect it to be solved just like that. It seemed that it was very wise to propose that he was the spokesperson of Mr. Y. Later on, to move on from being the spokesperson to Mr. Y himself, Bao Sanli wouldnât have any wild thoughts. By that time, Yang Ming would have established absolute authority.
âLetâs keep this matter a secret. Only you and Big Hou know.â Yang Ming looked at Bao Sanli and said, âI have another ident.i.ty as a university student. I donât want to have too much relations.h.i.+p with the underworld. Moreover, the underworld affairs are only a small part of the overall affairs of Mr. Y. It doesnât occupy a large portion.â
âDonât worry, Brother Yang.â Bao Sanli immediately nodded after listening. âI know what to do.â
âGreat. If thereâs nothing else, I will go back first.â Yang Ming stood up and said, âIf Wu Ming wants to say something, you ask him about the behind-the-scenes master. If he doesnât want to say it, then just lock him up first. Donât kill him. Keep this person and he will be useful later.â
âOkay, Brother Yang.â Hou Zhenhan promised, âWe will look after him.â
âIn addition, you and Baozi also pay attention to safety. You should be careful regardless of whether or not this person was sent by Guo Jinbiao.â Yang Ming said, âThe boss doesnât want to see you both die.â
âBrother Yang, we will protect ourselves. If there is nothing else, we wonât go out during this time.â Hou Zhenhanâs and Bao Sanliâs expressions became serious.
âThen, I will be leaving.â Yang Ming got up and he was about to leave.
âLet me show you out, Brother Yang.â Bao Sanli said quickly.
Yang Ming hesitated a little and nodded. Iâm a brother of Bao Sanli. Many people know that. I donât have to avoid it as though it was a taboo. Hence, I donât need to hide too much. âAlright, itâs a good time to let me see how are you doing in this security company.â
âBrother Yang, pleaseâŚâ Hou Zhenhan opened the door for Yang Ming. He followed at Yang Mingâs side with Bao Sanli as he summarized the current status of the company to Yang Ming.
The business of the Ming Yang Security Company had developed rapidly. What Yang Ming didnât expect was that it had already entered the stage of profitability. Moreover, there was no shortage of earnings!
âIn addition to providing security services to some hotels and entertainment venues, the company is now also beginning to undertake personal security services.â Hou Zhenhan said, âThe protection of the hotel and the entertainment city are basically done by the gangâs brothers. Because of our position in the underworld of Song Jiang, those Entertainment City and hotels are also willing to spend money to hire our people. To put it plainly, itâs the legalization of protection fees. But, the punishment is skilfully given by one and gladly accepted by another [1]. We donât force it now. However, those bosses are rus.h.i.+ng to ask us to go over instead.â
âThis idea is great. You have done well.â Yang Ming nodded, pleased. I really didnât look at the wrong person. The surprise that Hou Zhenhan brought to me is too big. âBut, wasnât there security for those hotels and entertainment city in the past?â
âThe security guards from the past still remain. They are only responsible for some ordinary work such as parking lots and gates. If they encounter trouble, they still have to rely on our brothers. So, those bosses are willing to use our people.â Hou Zhenhan explained, âAlthough our charges arenât cheap, those bosses wonât care about these. After all, to operate an entertainment business, itâs always safety first. Or else, who would come and play?â
âThatâs right.â Yang Ming agreed and nodded. âHow did you start your personal security business?â
â Hehe , this is also Brother Houâs idea.â Bao Sanli smiled and said, âBrother Hou said that a company must continue to develop. We canât always operate in the same business. We need to gradually legalize ourselves, so a personal security business is also more important.â
â Oh ? Why?â Yang Ming asked with interest.
â Hehe , Iâm a veteran. When I launched my business, the council office of veterans and labor bureau approached me. They told me that I canât forget my origins. I canât omit my care about others if Iâm developedâŚâ Hou Zhenhan shook his head and smiled. âWith that, they looked for me to solve some of the employment problems of the veteran personnel for them! I discussed with Brother Bao and agreed. Although these people canât provide special protection services for the Entertainment City, they can provide some personal security services. For example, when some wealthy people are hiring private bodyguards for their children or relatives, then these people can come in handy! Each of them has good skills!â
âGood job!â Yang Ming patted Hou Zhenhanâs shoulder and said, âIâm very pleased. I believe that Mr. Y would be very happy after knowing it!â
âThen, I will need to trouble Brother Yang to compliment me in front of Mr. Y!â Hou Zhenhan immediately said after getting the hint.
Looking at the companyâs thriving business, Yang Ming was satisfied. This was also his first business. Moreover, Hou Zhenhan could understand his own intention. The underworld wasnât his ultimate goal, but a means to achieve a purpose.
The three men went downstairs together and saw that the companyâs receptionist and a few strong guys were arguing.
âWhat happened?â Yang Ming asked with a frown. It wasnât a good habit to quarrel at the companyâs doorstep which would drive away many potential customers.
âIâll go and take a look.â Hou Zhenhan ran quickly and inquired the reason for the incident.
âXiao Zhang, what happened with these people?â Hou Zhenhan asked the front desk lady. He was updating Brother Yang during his company inspection. This was an eyesore at the key moment!
âPresident Hou, these people were coming to the company to apply for a job. I explained to them that we donât recruit people here, but they didnât listen âŚâ Xiao Zhang explained.
âWhat happened? Iâm the manager of this company.â Hou Zhenhan turned around and asked the few strong guys.
âWhat a coincidence! The manager came!â One of the guys who seemed to be the leader stood up and said, âYou explain to us. Why doesnât your company recruit people? We have the priority employment recommendation letter from the sub-district office! Itâs the sub-district where your company is located. You donât even listen to the sub-district office?â
When Hou Zhenhan heard the young manâs words, he didnât know whether he should laugh or cry. âGentlemen, the sub-district office is only recommending employment, but our company isnât lacking people now. Even if there were a lack of people, we wonât be recruiting from society. You can go to other companies to seeâŚâ
âOur brothers canât do anything else. We still can be security guards. If you donât let us get the job, arenât my brothers going to starve to death?â The young man who led them said, âIn the district where the sub-district office is located, youâre the only security company. If you donât want us, where can we go? Also, on what basis are you guys not recruiting from society?â
âWe have signed labor contracts with the government. The recruited staff are veterans.â Hou Zhenhan explained.
âWhat? You guys even discriminate.â The young man who took the lead was displeased after hearing it. âIâll tell you this. Our brothers arenât worse than those retired veterans. Why is there a manager like you? You even separated us into different levels?â
Hou Zhenhan was speechless after listening. This young man is really bull-headed. Heâs indeed stubborn! How is this called discrimination?