"That's right. With Young Hero Ling's great contributions, if we really want to thank you properly, even a million spiritual jades would be far from enough. However, the escort agency is in dire need of spiritual jades right now, and we won't be able to gather so many spiritual jades in a short period of time. Rather than forcing it, why don't we just let Young Hero Ling truly become a part of the escort agency? Otherwise, the title of Honorary Escort Leader would be somewhat undeserved," Qi Mingyuan advised sincerely.
"Head Escort Leader, Brother Qi, you're treating me like an outsider. With our friendship, is there really a need for so many benefits? Furthermore, the reason I fought for the agency this time was because of Wu Bao Liang. Now that Wu Bao Liang has been beheaded, I can also retire after completing my mission. You really don't have to do this. "Lin Yi shook his head repeatedly.
"Young Hero Ling, everyone knows that the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency relied on your own strength to ascend to the position of hegemon of the escort agency. This is no longer just about you, it concerns the entire agency's reputation. If we mistreat you, the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency will be ridiculed behind our backs." Qi Mingyuan's face turned serious, and he continued, "Furthermore, Young Hero Ling, we're only giving you twenty percent of the shares. Not only can we get closer to each other, but it also won't cause the agency to suffer any losses.
At this point, Lin Yi didn't know how to refuse. He couldn't possibly disregard the reputation of the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency and forcefully reject the twenty percent shares, could he?
Lin Yi could remain unscathed by doing this, but it would be troublesome for Qi Mingyuan and Qi Wenhan. After all, they had to thank Lin Yi heavily this time. If Lin Yi didn't accept the shares, they could only give him spiritual jades. However, the problem was that they didn't have that many spiritual jades!
After all, Lin Yi wasn't a stubborn person. He wouldn't put his friends in such an awkward situation. Furthermore, just as Qi Mingyuan said, even if he accepted the twenty percent shares, as long as he didn't touch them and didn't actively participate in the agency's decision-making, he wouldn't let the agency suffer any losses. It was the best of both worlds.
"Alright then, but I have to make something clear. I can accept this twenty percent share, but I want to hand it over to Brother Qi. After all, I won't be staying in the South Continent for too long, and I won't be able to participate in the affairs of the escort agency in the future, "Lin Yi said helplessly.
"Well said, well said. Come, let's raise our glasses. To the new owner of our escort agency! " Qi Mingyuan was overjoyed and immediately asked everyone to toast. The atmosphere became warm again.
When Qi Wenhan first proposed to give Lin Yi twenty percent of the firm's shares, he was still a little worried that Lin Yi would take advantage of the situation. Losing some spiritual jades was not a big deal, but the key was that he would not be able to escape when the time came, and it would affect the decision making of the escort agency, which would be troublesome. However, now that Lin Yi had expressed his intention to return the favor, his worries immediately vanished.
Twenty percent of the shares were handed over to Qi Wenhan for full custody. Furthermore, he had made it clear that he would not be involved in the affairs of the escort agency. This meant that Lin Yi would only be a boss who did not have to do anything in the future. As long as he paid his dividends regularly, everything would be fine. This was the best outcome for the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency.
Not only did they not have to lose anything, but they could also further bind Lin Yi. Not to mention Lin Yi's various magical abilities, just the Hong Chamber of Commerce behind him was enough to greatly benefit the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency.
After all, now was the time for the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency to take advantage of the situation, and Lin Yi was backed by the rich and powerful Hong Chamber of Commerce. Even the gale that could allow it to soar up 90,000 miles in one go was the only reward. The twenty percent of the firm's shares he gave out was already more than worth it.
"Since everyone is so generous, it would be impolite for me to refuse." Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Lin Yi raised his glass and drained it in one gulp.
At this moment, a few people suddenly entered the hall. Ignoring the strange looks from the crowd, the leader of the group walked up to Lin Yi with a hearty laugh and said, "Chief Escort Qi, Young Hero Ling Yi, it's rare for everyone to be in such a good mood. Can you count me in?"
This person was the Chief Escort of the Black Eagle Escort Agency, Zhao Shanying. The few people behind him were also the core members of the Black Eagle Escort Agency.
"Haha, Chief Escort Zhao is a rare guest. Of course, we welcome you with open arms!" Qi Mingyuan immediately laughed. He did not have to think too much to guess the purpose of Zhao Shanying and the others' visit. This fellow was here to express his goodwill.
The new structure of the South Continent Escort Agency Alliance was very clear. The five major escort agencies were led by the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency, followed by the Divine Wind Escort Agency, the Great Heaven Escort Agency, the Black Eagle Escort Agency, and the Four Seas Escort Agency. Among them, the one with the most authority was undoubtedly the new hegemon, the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency.
Among the remaining escort agencies, the Divine Wind Escort Agency, the Great Heaven Escort Agency, and the Four Seas Escort Agency were all old and powerful. Only the Black Eagle Escort Agency was newly promoted. It was difficult for it to do so alone. Once it was ostracized by the other agencies, it might not be able to reap any significant benefits even if it were to become one of the five major escort agencies. Under such circumstances, Zhao Shanying had to find a strong ally.
In Zhao Shanying's mind, the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency was the best choice.
Firstly, this ally was the new hegemon of the escort agencies, which was definitely worthy of the word "strong". Secondly, the other party was also a new force, and there was a big gap between it and the other traditional and powerful forces. If the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency wanted to achieve great things, it would definitely need a reliable ally that could coordinate with it. The Black Eagle Escort Agency just happened to fit this position.
Therefore, in the eyes of both Qi Mingyuan and Zhao Shanying, the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency and the Black Eagle Escort Agency were getting closer. Therefore, Zhao Shanying took advantage of this victory party to come and support them. Qi Mingyuan, on the other hand, welcomed him with a smile and did not refuse anyone.
As an ambitious and ruthless person, Zhao Shanying naturally had a cruel and merciless side to him. However, in front of Lin Yi and the others, he appeared to be smooth and slick. With his forthright style, he managed to get closer to everyone with just a few words. However, the person he praised the most during the party was not Qi Mingyuan, the Chief Escort Agency. Instead, it was Lin Yi who had left a deep impression on him.
Heroes appreciated each other, and Zhao Shanying could be said to hold Lin Yi in high esteem. If not for his interest in Lin Yi, given his status as the Chief Escort of the Black Eagle Escort Agency, he would not have been willing to lower himself to personally support the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency, even if he wanted to form an alliance with the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency.
Of course, apart from his admiration for Lin Yi, Zhao Shanying did not know if there was any deeper meaning in his heart. At least, as far as Lin Yi was concerned, he did not believe that an ambitious and ruthless person like Zhao Shanying would be a simple fan of his idol. It would be more accurate to say that Zhao Shanying was trying to kill Lin Yi through flattery.
According to his speculation, when Zhao Shanying approached the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency this time, it was not as if he did not intend to use the opportunity to drive a wedge between himself and the Qi father and son. The words "one's achievements are enough to cause a fatal knot in the hearts of both parties."
However, the relationship between Lin Yi and the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency was not something that outsiders could understand! (To be continued)
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