Wei Rulai ran his fingers through his half-black, half-yellow hair and said lazily, "Second Boss Zhao, whatever it is, can't we talk after the Crystal Coin launch is over?"
Zhao Longfei smiled and shook his head, "Commander Wei, when I handle things, I usually prefer courtesy before force. Let's discuss everything and prevent problems before they happen, right?"
Yan Ran stood to the side. Seeing Zhao Longfei take the initiative to handle the matter, she felt relieved.
If Zhao Longfei had acted like it had nothing to do with him, she really wouldn't have known what to do.
After hearing this, Wei Rulai laughed, "All right. Since your Zhao family is hosting today, I'll listen to Second Boss Zhao. Go ahead, what is it?"
At this moment, several more cars arrived.
Zhao Longfei turned and gestured to Qin Siyang, "Little Qin, go receive the guests. I'll stay here and chat with Commander Wei a little longer."
"Okay."
Qin Siyang jogged over in a couple of steps, "President Han, President Liu, President Yan, we meet again…"
Seeing Qin Siyang handle the formalities, Zhao Longfei nodded toward the young man standing behind Wei Rulai, who looked somewhat similar to Yan Ran, "And this is?"
"Oh, my nephew," Wei Rulai took over, "Your invitation said we could bring two friends or relatives to attend, didn't it? I brought my deputy commander and my nephew along to show my support."
"Your nephew? Commander Wei has sisters? I seem to remember that, like Little Qin, you were an orphan from childhood and had no brothers or sisters."
"My sworn sister. My adopted sister. She's just like a real sister!"
Zhao Longfei ignored Wei Rulai, who was desperately trying to smooth things over, and extended his hand toward the young man, "Hello, I'm Zhao Longfei."
Wei Rulai gave the young man a look. The young man understood immediately and reached out to shake Zhao Longfei's hand, "Hello, I'm Wei…"
"I'll make the unpleasant part clear first, so you young people don't act recklessly and then say I'm bullying you because I'm old," Zhao Longfei suddenly stopped smiling and interrupted him, "There are recording devices and equipment both inside and outside the reception hall. Everything you say will be recorded."
The young man's gaze became sharp.
Zhao Longfei continued, "Today's Crystal Coin launch has brought together all the people of relatively high standing in the Safe Zone, and everyone basically has the same purpose: to negotiate the division of the Crystal Coin quotas. If you spout nonsense or try to play any tricks in front of me, you'll have to bear the consequences—"
At this point, Zhao Longfei glanced at Wei Rulai, "And Commander Wei may not even be able to cover for you when those consequences come. From now on, think carefully about every word you say."
Zhao Longfei held the young man's hand, shook it twice slowly, then smiled again, "So, I'll ask you one more time. What's your name?"
The young man clenched his teeth and looked at Wei Rulai.
Wei Rulai sighed and shook his head, seemingly indicating that there was nothing he could do either.
"My name is Yan Xiaowu," The young man had no choice but give his real name.
"Yan Xiaowu. If I'm not mistaken, you're Commander Yan's son, right?"
"Yeah."
Zhao Longfei smiled, "Then I'm afraid I have to apologize. At today's Crystal Coin launch, each military corps can only have one person in charge. Otherwise, if everyone starts talking at once, we won't be able to handle things. Mr. Yan Xiaowu, could you wait in the side hall and join us for the final banquet after the meeting ends?"
"Second Boss Zhao," Wei Rulai took half a step forward, blocking the space between Zhao Longfei and Yan Xiaowu.
"Yan Xiaowu is my nephew, my relative. I brought him here according to the contents of the invitation. I'm not violating any rules or regulations. Is there a problem?"
"The problem is that he shouldn't go inside."
"Second Zhao, since you're hosting this Crystal Coin launch, you have to be able to play by your own rules," Wei Rulai also stopped smiling, his expression turning serious, "Rules are rules. You can't keep changing them on a whim. Why can't I bring my nephew inside?"
"A nephew you just acknowledged on the spot counts as a nephew too?"
"Don't change the subject. I call him my nephew, and he calls me his uncle. Doesn't that make him a relative?"
Zhao Longfei smiled, "Commander Wei, are you really going to play word games with me here today?"
"Second Zhao, I'm just reasoning with you."
"You two still aren't done?", Qin Siyang swaggered over, "I've already received four presidents, three deans, two commanders, and a mine owner. How are you guys still talking?"
Qin Siyang stood in front of Yan Xiaowu, "You're from the Yan family, right?"
Yan Xiaowu frowned, "Yes. I've heard of you. You're Qin Siyang?"
"Don't try to buddy up to me. It won't work," Qin Siyang waved his hand directly, "You can't go in. Go rest in the side hall. Someone's giving you a way out, so take it while you can. Otherwise, things might get out of hand and you'll end up losing face."
Seeing Qin Siyang take over and tacitly play the bad cop while he played the good cop, Zhao Longfei glanced at Qin Siyang's thoroughly punchable expression and immediately felt reassured. The corners of his mouth lifted.
'Sometimes, it really does take a bad guy to deal with a bad guy.'
There was no need to waste his breath anymore. He might as well watch the show.
Just as Wei Rulai was about to speak, Zhao Longfei pulled out two cigars and handed one to him, "New stock. Want to try one?"
Wei Rulai took the cigar with a strange look, "Second Zhao, what do you mean? You're sending a junior out to take the bullets for you?"
"Not at all. I just think young people have their own ways of solving problems. Maybe he'll handle it more cleanly than I would."
Yan Ran, standing behind Zhao Longfei, curiously studied Qin Siyang with her cold expression. She didn't know what he was planning to do.
This was also the first time she had seen Qin Siyang act so arrogantly.
Yan Xiaowu narrowed his eyes, "Why should I listen to you? Principal Zhao and Commander Wei are both right here. Besides, I'm the commander of the 2nd Brigade of the Yan Corps. Who the hell are you?"
"You want to talk to me about status and position?", Qin Siyang gave a light laugh, "Your position as a brigade commander? What good is it?"
Qin Siyang pointed at the ground beneath his feet, "Believe it or not, if I attack you right now, your three-thousand-man Sequence Brigade won't even be able to enter District 7 to avenge you. At most, they'll collect your body, then give you and your father a grand funeral together."
Yan Xiaowu clenched both fists but said nothing. Clearly, he knew that Qin Siyang had killed Dadova, the Tiger Card candidate.
The people from the United Government killed whoever they wanted. It wasn't impossible for Qin Siyang to kill him on impulse.
Wei Rulai said from the side, "Student Little Qin, I have to remind you that killing people is against the law."
Qin Siyang explained to Wei Rulai, "I know. I was just joking with him. Commander Wei, he was the one who asked what the hell I was, so I was simply explaining exactly what the hell I am."
Yan Xiaowu shot back, "What good is brute courage? You're nothing more than a dog led around by the Zhao family. Don't get too arrogant! Even if my Yan family is weak right now, killing you still wouldn't be difficult!"
Qin Siyang couldn't help laughing when he heard this.
Yan Xiaowu became even angrier, "What are you laughing at?"
Qin Siyang raised his hand and pointed at Wei Rulai beside him, "Why don't you ask Commander Wei if he dares say he can kill me?"
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