Chapter 263: Chapter 251 Gold Trading_2
"I will be responsible for future gold transactions, so please, no more unfriendly little tricks. These things are very damaging to trust and can cause unnecessary misunderstandings."
Feng Tingyue smiled apologetically. "I’m sorry, Mr. Yan; we were a bit too anxious. After all, with two tons of gold, we naturally had to take some precautions. Now that the uninvolved individuals have left and only our company’s personnel remain, perhaps we could inspect the gold?"
As they spoke, a group of people emerged from a nearby warehouse, pulling a large scale and carrying various instruments for inspecting gold. A truck reversed, parking behind the one Yan Xing had driven. Several more people jumped out and began to enclose the trading area with partition curtains. Rotary-wing drones with flashing red lights hovered in the sky, providing early warning for the transaction.
Chui Chui informed Yan Xing that the individuals who had been tailing them withdrew after contacting Renlun Investment Bank.
"Alright. Let’s inspect the goods quickly so we can complete the transaction. I’m eager to get home and sleep."
With that, Yan Xing, accompanied by Feng Tingyue, walked to the rear of the truck and knocked on the cargo bed. The truck’s cargo compartment opened, revealing four individuals bundled up tightly, standing amidst a neatly stacked pile of gold bars. Under the lights, the gold bars cast a dazzling gleam.
Robots brought by Yan Xing handled the unloading, while Renlun Investment Bank’s personnel were responsible for verifying and weighing the gold. After its authenticity was confirmed, the gold was moved into their truck. Throughout the entire process, no one spoke; the only sound was the clinking of gold bars against the truck’s metal paneling.
Yan Xing lit another cigarette and, turning to Feng Tingyue who stood beside him, offered, "Smoke?"
"Thank you, I don’t smoke," Feng Tingyue replied. Then, looking at Yan Xing, who appeared completely relaxed, she couldn’t help but ask curiously, "Aren’t you afraid I might snatch your gold bars and then refuse to pay?"
Yan Xing exhaled a plume of smoke and replied, "The gold bars aren’t mine, and the money isn’t mine either. If you don’t uphold your end of the bargain, Sir Lei Ming will be the one to discuss it with you.
"Personally, I have a lot of faith in you. After all, this isn’t intended to be a one-shot deal."
"Does Sir Lei Ming possess a great deal of gold?"
"A great deal."
Feng Tingyue observed the gold transfer proceeding smoothly, which indicated no issues with its quality. She couldn’t help but ask, "I can’t understand why Sir Lei Ming would go to such lengths to transport this gold to our country for sale.
"If this batch were put on the international market, surely many would be clamoring to buy it."
Yan Xing chuckled. "You have me to thank for that. I persuaded Sir Lei Ming to bring the gold here. Sir Lei Ming and I are good friends; with such a good opportunity, it’s only natural to look after our own first."
"You’re quite the patriot."
"Isn’t patriotism a fundamental duty?" By now, Yan Xing was fairly certain about Renlun Investment Bank’s background. After a moment’s thought, he said to Feng Tingyue, "Tell the people surveilling me to withdraw and stop interfering in my life. Our companies can then engage in deeper cooperation.
"Trust can be built incrementally; that’s beneficial for everyone."
Feng Tingyue turned to look at Yan Xing, who was smoking. She recognized him, of course; through internal channels, she had learned about some of the strange incidents involving him. Normally, such matters weren’t within Renlun Investment Bank’s purview. However, this presented an opportunity for direct engagement. Furthermore, the fact that Yan Xing had detected their surveillance and still came personally for the gold transaction indicated his willingness to cooperate properly. If Yan Xing wasn’t an enemy, dialogue was far preferable to clandestine tracking and monitoring, especially since he was already aware of being watched.
"This isn’t something I can decide on my own. I’ll have to report to the company’s senior executives and request instructions."
Yan Xing smiled. "If you need to consult them, do it now."
"Now? But it’s so late... I’ll consult them immediately!" Feng Tingyue had initially wanted to say that the company executives were probably resting, but realizing who she was dealing with, she promptly took out her phone and stepped outside the curtained area.
Not long after, Feng Tingyue returned. "Mr. Yan, it’s all settled. From now on, none of our people will monitor you. Renlun Investment Bank and your Eternal Commerce and Trade are now direct partners. Here’s to a successful collaboration!"
Yan Xing shook Feng Tingyue’s hand. "Your efficiency is impressive. Here’s to a good partnership!"
The gold Yan Xing had brought was pure and the weight correct. The inspection and weighing process proceeded without a hitch, and the two tons of gold were transferred from one truck to the other. The corresponding funds were also wired into an overseas account belonging to Yan Xing.
Once Chui Chui confirmed the funds had arrived, Yan Xing said to Feng Tingyue, "Come on, get in my truck. I’ll take you to discuss a new collaborative project."
Feng Tingyue hadn’t expected Yan Xing to immediately suggest discussing a new project, but she readily hopped into the truck’s cab.
The four men inside Yan Xing’s truck closed the doors. Meanwhile, the Renlun Investment Bank employees dismantled the partition curtains and packed away their scales and equipment.
Feng Tingyue said to her young colleague, "I’m going with Mr. Yan to attend to some matters. You take the gold back to the company and personally ensure it’s secured in our vault."
"Understood, Sister Yue," the young man replied. He cast a wary glance at Yan Xing, who had already started the truck’s engine, then whispered to Feng Tingyue, "Anyone who can smuggle this much gold into the country must be an extremely dangerous individual. It’s too risky for you to go alone with him."
Feng Tingyue patted the young man’s shoulder. "Some risks are worth taking. Go on now. Be careful on the road, and don’t have anyone follow us."