Chapter 136 Internal Conflicts

Arguments are uncontrollable. When emotions flare, even long-married couples and close relatives can say hurtful things. Friends, brothers, and business partners are certainly no exception.

However, after yelling at Su Tianyu, Kong ZhengHui probably realized that his words had gone too far. He was silent for a long time before saying in a slightly calmer tone, "The union's current funds rely entirely on Tonghui's repeated investments from his family, as well as the money that Da Bai and I brought from our families! If we keep messing around like this, we won't have enough funds to handle the military equipment business! I'm not targeting anyone with these words today, I just disagree with pursuing this human trafficking case anymore. It doesn't benefit us at all, and it's easy to get into trouble."

"ZhengHui, you...!" Zhou Tonghui stood up, wanting to say a few words of persuasion.

"Isn't this group of human traffickers related to the BaoLong Group? As for Zhang Hao's problem, we can resolve it through negotiations. I've said my piece, you guys talk." Kong ZhengHui left the barracks after saying this.

The four people in the room looked at each other, their moods very low.

After a while, Yu Mingyuan comforted softly, "I'll go talk to ZhengHui. Don't take his words to heart. During this time, we've been busy up front, and ZhengHui has indeed been cleaning up our messes in the back."

"Mm," Su Tianyu nodded.

After speaking, Yu Mingyuan got up and left, while Da Bai comforted Su Tianyu. As for Zhou Tonghui, he hadn't said a word from beginning to end, nor had he expressed any opinions.

...

Outside the barracks, inside a car, Kong ZhengHui was sitting in the passenger seat, smoking a cigarette.

Yu Mingyuan opened the door and sat down, chuckling softly, "You were a bit agitated today, not quite like your usual self."

"Not really, I've wanted to say these things for a long time," Kong ZhengHui responded, looking down. "If not today, then some day in the future."

"Is the wrapping up work a bit difficult?" Yu Mingyuan asked tentatively.

Kong ZhengHui sighed, "Yesterday at home, I talked to Uncle You's son about compensation, but he didn't accept it at all. He even wants to sue us, saying that the old man was killed while on duty, and our union bears a lot of responsibility. I tried to persuade him...he got emotional and slapped me twice...cursing us as troublemakers, as accomplices."

Yu Mingyuan sighed deeply upon hearing this.

"What can I do?" Kong ZhengHui frowned and said, "Originally, everyone got along well, but now his father is gone! The relationship is immediately different. If we talk about emotions, they won't accept it. If we talk about benefits, we have to guard against him suing us, to avoid bringing negative impacts to the association! Damn it, besides these annoying, shitty things, now as long as someone calls me, it's always about money."

After the words fell, the two fell silent.

Yu Mingyuan sat in the back seat, looking at the expression on Kong ZhengHui's profile. He had already thought of many potential factors that contributed to his outburst.

...

That night.

Because Su Tianyu and Kong ZhengHui had an argument, everyone's mood was not very high, and they went back to rest early.

The next day, a little after eight in the morning.

After Su Tianyu interrogated Xiao Kai for the second time, he immediately found Yu Mingyuan, and the two chatted outside the barracks.

"Here's the thing, ZhengHui is right, the union doesn't belong to one person, we should respect the right of every shareholder to speak, and we should listen to everyone's opinions," Su Tianyu said concisely. "But I insist that this matter must be investigated, because it's a bit unrealistic to want to exchange Zhang Hao through negotiations. In the Ellen Town incident, Wang Zhen's energy was fully displayed. He is clearly a warlord-like figure, not a lackey. Xiao Kai himself also said that he, the BaoLong Group, and that HuiHong Pharmaceuticals are all in a cooperative relationship, so he may not listen to the opinions of the higher-ups. If that's the case, he will definitely protect his younger brother, so the only possibility of negotiation is that we have to release Wang Xiong, and that's something that Old Li will definitely not agree to."

Yu Mingyuan nodded slowly.

"So, if we want to save Zhang Hao, it's impossible to solve it through negotiations," Su Tianyu continued, "Fei Pingsheng is also missing, the only thing we can do is continue to investigate. I'm going back to Dragon City immediately to explain the situation to Old Li, and you call a meeting for everyone to vote and resolve the differences. If more than half of the votes agree that the union should withdraw, then I'll handle this matter alone, and the subsequent events will definitely not borrow the union's strength and connections."

"Is this necessary?" Yu Mingyuan felt that Su Tianyu was emotional, so he immediately comforted him, "ZhengHui just wants to do some power distribution...!"

"No, in fact, I agree with some of the things he said." Su Tianyu waved his hand, "If the union wants to develop, it's a good thing to have different voices. If everyone thinks that my direction is off, then I'll accept it! I can't always be the one leading the rhythm, or I'll become the target of public criticism, right?"

Yu Mingyuan nodded slowly, "Okay, I'll go hold a meeting for them."

"Mm," Su Tianyu nodded, "Then I'll go first?"

"What about Xiao Kai?"

"Take him back together."

"Alright!"

After the two finished communicating, Su Tianyu called Lao Hei, Hou Guoyu, Fang Zheng and others, preparing to take Xiao Kai back to Dragon City together.

Just as everyone was about to get into the car, Su Tiannan also ran back, pulled open the car door and sat in the back seat, "Let's go, I'll go back with you too."

Su Tianyu didn't think much, and immediately said to the brother driving, "Okay, let's go!"

...

That night, the group returned to Dragon City. Su Tianyu first sent Xiao Kai back to the Coast Guard for detention, and found a doctor from the Police Department Hospital to help him treat his injuries.

After getting everything settled, Su Tianyu rushed to Li Mingsheng's place.

On the other side, after Su Tiannan returned to Dragon City, he didn't work with everyone, but went to the bank first and withdrew 60,000 in cash.

Su Tiannan usually doesn't have any special hobbies and spends little money. In addition, after joining the association, his salary and benefits have been good, so his private savings are more plentiful than Tianyu and Tianbei's.

But even so, 60,000 yuan basically emptied Su Tiannan's savings. After withdrawing the money, he took a taxi back home and found his younger sister, Su Miaomiao.

"I withdrew some money, when you have time later, send it to Uncle You's son," Su Tiannan paused and said, "Just say... this is my personal compensation to him."

Su Miaomiao was a little surprised, "Isn't our union negotiating with him?"

"The union is the union, mine is mine." Su Tiannan was silent for a moment, "...This matter is my fault."

Su Miaomiao took the money and didn't say anything else.

Su Tiannan lit a cigarette and suddenly asked, "Where's Dad?"

"Hey, he's persuading Auntie, Auntie's eyes are almost cried out since Haozi's incident." Su Miaomiao sighed.

"Okay, I'll go take a look!" Su Tiannan left a sentence and turned to leave.

Su Miaomiao put away the money, preparing to go out.

In front, Su Tiannan walked to the door of the main house and suddenly turned around and called out, "Little sister!"

"Ah? What's wrong?"

"...I might be going out for a few days, during this time, take care of the family!" Su Tiannan said, holding a cigarette.