Chapter 1030 - 1027: Company Registration
Li Qiang and Huang Bo led Taozi to Zhou Rui's office.
Since returning from Tiansheng, the United States, Zhou Rui seemed like a completely different person, immersing herself in work and rarely showing a smile.
Although Taozi hadn't interacted much with Zhou Rui in the United States, they were still acquaintances. Seeing Taozi, Zhou Rui displayed a rare smile, stood up, and said, "Taozi, welcome to Jiangbei City, have a seat."
He sat down, and the secretary brought over some tea before leaving.
"Taozi, feel free to tell Xiaolajiao anything," Li Qiang, having already listened to Taozi's complaints over the phone, started by assisting him.
Taozi spoke candidly about the current state of the United States branch of the Jvyi Gang.
Huang Bo slammed the table in anger, "Damn it, they're bullying our Jvyi Gang's branch. If this continues, I'll go over there and deal with them."
Zhou Rui slightly furrowed her brow, glared at Huang Bo, and said, "Huang Bo, why do you still have that temper? What age are we in now? Who still relies on fighting and killing to get by?"
As one of the core members of the Jvyi Gang, Li Qiang said, "Bozi, Xiaolajiao is right, shut up and listen to what Xiaolajiao has to say."
Zhou Rui glared at Li Qiang playfully and said, "Li Qiang, Huang Bo, I warn you two, don't ever call me Xiaolajiao again, or I won't forgive you."
Li Qiang and Huang Bo exchanged glances and laughed.
Zhou Rui then looked at Taozi and said, "Taozi, I've been thinking seriously about your situation for the past couple of days, and I believe you should formalize the operation over there."
Taozi didn't understand what Zhou Rui meant and said, "So, Mr. Zhou, what do you mean..."
Zhou Rui said, "The Sichuan University Group and the entire Jvyi Gang are gradually aligning on the right track. Currently, Hengchuan's business includes real estate, construction materials, and has even expanded to foreign trade. Since you are the United States branch of the Jvyi Gang, why not set up a branch in Tiansheng as a preliminary step for our group to enter the United States?"
Who wants a life of fighting and extorting protection money to survive? Taozi and his subordinates were naturally unwilling to live that way, and hearing Zhou Rui's words, his eyes immediately brightened.
Zhou Rui continued, "Here's my plan: first, register and establish a company there. Of course, this registered company will be a subsidiary under the Sichuan University Group, with the main business of introducing our country's seafood canned goods into the United States market."
The reason Zhou Rui had this idea was due to Lin Chuan.
Before Lin Chuan was arrested by the Americans, he had once reached an agreement with Amu Han to provide them with a batch of seafood canned goods. To fulfill this order, Zhou Rui had decisively acquired a small food company.
Now that this batch of orders is almost completed, why not use this opportunity to expand the production scale of the food factory and open up the United States market with its products?
Taozi was very supportive of Zhou Rui's idea and repeatedly expressed approval.
Zhou Rui said, "Taozi, I'll leave the company registration matters to you. Once the company is registered and established, the group will first send you a start-up fund. The future development will depend on your abilities."
Taozi chuckled, "Mr. Zhou, rest assured, I'll do my best. However, Mr. Zhou, I have a small request."
"What request?" Zhou Rui asked Taozi.
Taozi said, "I want Li Qiang and Huang Bo to go over as the heads of our Jvyi Gang's United States branch, and I'll just assist the two of them."
Upon hearing this, Li Qiang waved his hands and said, "Taozi, spare me. I'm not used to living in the United States; I'd rather enjoy life in our own country."
Zhou Rui shook her head and said, "Li Qiang definitely can't go; Zhou Kai and the others are currently in Japan, and we still rely on this guy here. But Huang Bo can go over and help."
Just as Huang Bo was about to speak, Taozi pulled him over and whispered a few words in his ear.
After listening, Huang Bo's expression immediately changed, and he nodded with a smile, "Okay, okay, I'm willing to go."
Li Qiang, unsure what Taozi said to Huang Bo, looked at the two with a curious gaze but felt embarrassed to ask.
Zhou Rui said, "Taozi, regarding our seafood canned goods series, I'll have someone get all the materials ready for you. Once you return to Tiansheng, start preparing to market these products."
Taozi nodded and said, "Okay, I'll head back to Tiansheng tomorrow."
Leaving Zhou Rui's office, Huang Bo draped an arm around Taozi's shoulders and said quietly, "Taozi, you better keep your word."
Taozi chuckled, "Don't worry, brother, I promise you'll be satisfied."
Li Qiang came over, chuckling, "Hey, what are you two talking privately about?"
Huang Bo whispered a few words into Li Qiang's ear.
Upon hearing this, Li Qiang's eyes immediately lit up, and he said, "Taozi, why didn't you tell me about this sooner? Damn, if I'd known, I would have gone too."
...
Inside the luxurious presidential suite of the famous five-star Egerton Hotel in London, United Kingdom.
Mu Bai emerged from the bathroom wrapped in a towel, her hair wet.
Her fair shoulders and the exposed, snow-white, and slender legs were quite tempting.
Shaking her long black hair, Mu Bai's eyes revealed an indescribable charm, and she looked at Lin Chuan lying on the bed with a smile on her face.
Lin Chuan lay flat on the bed, watching Mu Bai who had just come out of the bathroom.
He was becoming increasingly curious about this woman, Mu Bai. While he was held in Tiansheng prison, she managed to see him through her connections, and now that he was in London, United Kingdom, she somehow knew.
Although Lin Chuan had asked her when they met in the square, Mu Bai claimed she was just traveling in the United Kingdom and it was a complete coincidence running into him.
Though there are many coincidences in the world, this seemed a bit too absurd.
Since Mu Bai didn't want to say more, Lin Chuan didn't press her, but he believed she wasn't intentionally hiding things from him. One day he would know the truth.
Mu Bai smiled radiantly, and with her right hand, she undid the knot of her bath towel.
The towel fell to the ground, revealing a flawless white body in front of Lin Chuan.
Her high chest, long white legs, all of it stirred Lin Chuan's latent desires, and a fiery passion that was easy to understand shone in his eyes as he turned over and approached Mu Bai.
Standing before Mu Bai, Lin Chuan reached out his right hand, and began to slowly glide down her neck.
Mu Bai let out a gentle gasp and threw herself into Lin Chuan's arms.
Lin Chuan embraced Mu Bai without hesitation and kissed her passionately.
Passion erupted at that moment, and they retreated to the bed, soon filling the room with delightful gasps of pleasure...
After about half an hour, the sounds of heavy breathing gradually stopped.
Satisfied, a bewitching flush spread across Mu Bai's face, and she tightly wrapped her arms around Lin Chuan's body, tiny beads of perspiration still clinged to her skin.
"Lin Chuan, do you know? From the first moment I saw you, I had this feeling that you are the only man in my life," Mu Bai whispered softly.
Lin Chuan smiled gently and bent down to kiss Mu Bai's face.
Mu Bai spoke again, "Lin Chuan, I really like you, you mustn't let me down."
This was not something Lin Chuan could casually agree to, given that he had already committed to a relationship with Tang Yumeng. Agreeing with Mu Bai would mean betraying Tang Yumeng, so Lin Chuan chose to remain silent.
"Lin Chuan, why aren't you saying anything?" Mu Bai asked, looking at Lin Chuan when she noticed his lack of response.
Lin Chuan pulled Mu Bai a little closer to him and said, "I don't know what to say, but I promise you, I won't let anyone hurt you."
Mu Bai knew about the relationship between Lin Chuan and Tang Yumeng, and she also understood that Lin Chuan would not have only her and Tang Yumeng in his life. She did not expect much, only hoped Lin Chuan would treat her well and not let her sincere feelings go to waste.
"Lin Chuan, can you tell me about you and Tang Yumeng?" Mu Bai gazed at Lin Chuan with bright eyes.
"Uh..." Lin Chuan was taken aback. Discussing his girlfriend right after being intimate with another woman was something Lin Chuan found impossible to utter.
Seeing Lin Chuan's stunned expression, Mu Bai giggled and said, "Look at you, as soon as Tang Yumeng is mentioned, you turn silly. Are you scared of Tang Yumeng?"
Lin Chuan coughed dryly and said, "It's not that I'm afraid of Yumeng, but talking about her in front of you feels awkward enough for me to struggle saying it."
Mu Bai laughed again, saying, "So you do have a sense of shame, huh, haha."
Lin Chuan laughed mischievously, "Of course, I am human after all. Little girl, you dare laugh at me? See how I deal with you." With that, he reached out with his right hand and began to randomly caress Mu Bai's bare body.
Mu Bai giggled incessantly in Lin Chuan's arms.
The next morning, Lin Chuan climbed out of bed while Mu Bai was still asleep. He got up, washed up quickly, took a shower, and dressed before leaving the hotel.
Outside the hotel, Lin Chuan took out the business card Helen had given him yesterday and called her.
Half an hour later, Lin Chuan arrived at MI6 in the United Kingdom.
MI6 is the national intelligence agency of the United Kingdom, hosting the world's best agents and the biggest intelligence network.
From the outside, it appears to be an ordinary, unremarkable building, and most people would not suspect it houses one of the world's most famous intelligence agencies.
Helen waited for Lin Chuan at a spot below the building, and upon seeing him, said, "Lin Chuan, how do you plan to proceed with the investigation?"
Lin Chuan replied, "I want to start by investigating the service personnel who accompanied the Queen's daughter to Dubai. Can you provide me with their detailed profiles?"
Helen frowned slightly and said, "Alright, wait for me at that café up front for half an hour."
At the café, Lin Chuan found a secluded spot to sit, ordered a cup of coffee, and waited for Helen.
After less than twenty minutes, Helen came in carrying a file bag. Upon seeing her, Lin Chuan waved enthusiastically.