"What … what should I do?" Honest Chai almost fainted from fear. His face was deathly pale, without a trace of blood.
"Don't worry, too- we might not be able to punish Wei Zhaotong this time, but there's no way he'll be able to stay in the branch anymore. He's not much of a threat to you." Lin Yi comforted.
"Really?" Honest Chai hurriedly asked.
"It's true, Hong Zhong has already said that the worst case scenario is for Wei Zhaotong to be recalled back to the central island headquarters and become an ordinary manager. However, he still has to personally make a trip to the central island headquarters to punish Wei Zhaotong. As for whether or not he will succeed, we'll only know when the time comes." Lin Yi nodded.
"Recalled back to the central island to become a manager?" Honest Chai finally let out a long sigh and said with lingering fear, "That's fine. If he continues to stay here as a shopkeeper, I really won't be able to live."
"Haha, you don't have to worry about this. Not to mention Wei Zhaotong being recalled back to the central island, even if he stays here, he won't be able to touch a single hair on your head. After all, we're here. Moreover, Hong Zhong has to personally go to the central island headquarters. The final outcome is still unknown. What I said earlier was only the worst-case scenario." Lin Yi smiled as he patted Honest Chai's shoulder.
"Oh, that's good, that's good." Honest Chai was afraid that he would be thrown to the side by Lin Yi and Hong Zhong if this matter was left unsettled. After hearing that, he finally felt more at ease.
"You can relax. Hong Zhong isn't an ordinary character that can be easily fooled. No matter how strong Wei Zhaotong's backing is, this matter won't be left unsettled." Lin Yi smiled. Even though Hong Zhong didn't say it clearly in the letter, he could more or less guess the other party's intentions.
Hong Zhong's trip to the central island headquarters this time was to negotiate with the higher-ups of the headquarters. Either he wanted to punish Wei Zhaotong, or he wanted the higher-ups to make concessions in other areas. Otherwise, the higher-ups would have to make concessions in other areas. It might not be completely satisfactory, but it would have to be one of the two.
Lin Yi immediately wrote back to Hong Zhong. There were only two sentences in the letter. First, there was no problem on his side and everything was up to Hong Zhong. Second, the Wai Arc branch's deputy manager, Honest Chai, could be used.
With the tacit understanding between them. Lin Yi believed that these two sentences were enough for Hong Zhong to understand his meaning. No matter what, Honest Chai was a useful talent, and he didn't have any background. Now that Hong Zhong was in need of manpower, there was no harm in taking him under his wing.
As for how to deal with Wei Zhaotong, according to Lin Yi's temperament, he would naturally eliminate all evil, this kind of heartless scum. It would be best to kill him with a single blow. However, he could understand Hong Zhong's helplessness. After all, he was a member of the Hong Chamber of Commerce, and he had a backer in the Middle Island headquarters. He wasn't someone who could be killed as he pleased.
Since Hong Zhong had come forward to take over this matter, no matter what the result was, Lin Yi would not say anything and return the favor. Hong Zhong trusted him unreservedly, and he naturally trusted Hong Zhong 100% as well.
Moreover, he was only the honorary deputy chairman of the Hong Chamber of Commerce. He had neither the authority nor the obligation to deal with Wei Zhaotong. Furthermore, there was no personal enmity between them. This time, he had acted purely because he could not stand such a shameless person. As for how the Hong Chamber of Commerce would be dealt with in the end, Lin Yi could not and did not want to care.
After getting Honest Chai to send out the letter, Lin Yi spent the next two days talking and chatting with Wang Xinyan and Huang Xiaotao. The Morning Star Academy's selection in the Wai Arc Waters had been going on for a few days, and it was almost over. There was not much time left for him to spend with the two ladies.
Lin Yi planned to accompany the two ladies until they left. After all, they would be thousands of miles apart in the future. He didn't know how long it would be before he could be with them again. However, there was an interlude in the middle. Housekeeper Song of the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency had arrived.
"Young Hero Ling, can I invite you to our Heaven's Equal Escort Agency? Everyone in the agency is looking forward to seeing you. Do you have the time?" Housekeeper Song asked with a smile and cupped his hands.
"Housekeeper Song, I'm a nominal escort of the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency. I can just ask someone to send a message. Why do you need to invite me personally?" Housekeeper Song asked with a smile.
In terms of strength, this Housekeeper Song was the number two person in the agency. In terms of status, he was not below the young master, Qi Wenhan. For such a person to personally invite him, it was already a very serious matter.
"Young Hero Ling, you're exaggerating. With your status and the favor you've done for the agency, it should at least be the young master. It's already impolite of me to come personally." Housekeeper Song smiled apologetically. "However, the head escort has returned today, and the young master can't leave at the moment. So, I can only invite you on his behalf. Please forgive me if I've been impolite."
"You're too kind. Housekeeper Song, I really can't accept your words. Since that's the case, let's go," Lin Yi agreed readily.
Since the head escort had returned and specially invited him at this critical juncture, it was obvious that he wanted him to meet this head escort. It just so happened that Wang Xinyan and Huang Xiaotao were accompanying their master at this time, and there was nothing important at the Hong Chamber of Commerce. Lin Yi happened to be free, so it was not a bad idea to make a trip to the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency and meet this head escort whom he had heard of for a long time but had never met before.
"That's great! This way please!" Housekeeper Song was overjoyed. He hurriedly sent someone back to the agency to report the news, while he accompanied Lin Yi back. He even purposely stayed a step behind to show his respect.
Lin Yi was not only the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency's great benefactor, but also the honorary vice president of the Hong Chamber of Commerce. Furthermore, he had a close relationship with the direct disciple of the Divine Nun of the Eastern Sea. Such a person was no small matter where he was placed. Normal people would not be able to invite him at all. Even though he was the head housekeeper of the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency, Lin Yi had agreed so readily.
After passing through a few streets and alleys, the two of them arrived at the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency. At this moment, the entire agency was decorated with lanterns and streamers. There were layers of people inside and outside the agency, and every single one of them had a joyous expression on their faces. It was a rare scene of a festive occasion.
Lin Yi could not help but feel rather surprised when he saw this. Wasn't it just the return of the head escort? It's not like he was an outsider. Was there a need for such a grand celebration?
However, it could be seen from the faces of the escorts that their joy came from the bottom of their hearts. They weren't forced smiles to add to the crowd. It was clear that this Chief Escort, whom they had never met before, was definitely not a simple character. This was what the hearts of the people truly yearned for. At least on this point, Qi Wenhan was still very far away from his old man.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
