Chapter 69 Within the Confines

Inside Yu Mingyuan's study, at the Yu residence.

"I get the feeling Xu Hu is truly seeing red this time," Yu Mingyuan said, sitting on the sofa, his hands clasped. "The matters outside the district are resolved, but not those within. Xiao Yu, what are your thoughts on the company's current situation?"

"I have some," Su Tianyu nodded. "Although our three companies have a decent number of people, overall, we're small and lack cohesion. To put it simply, when the Ma Gang has a problem, Xu Hu can just wave his hand, and hundreds of people will follow him out of the district to risk their lives. We can't do that."

"The Ma Gang is a triad-like organization; they're involved in illegal activities. We definitely can't compare to them in that regard," Yu Mingyuan replied.

"Brother Yuan, I'm not saying we need to raise a bunch of thugs to engage in some kind of street brawl every day," Su Tianyu explained softly. "I'm saying that we're far behind the Ma Gang in terms of size and cohesion, and even Changqing Company is better than us."

Yu Mingyuan listened attentively, gesturing for him to continue.

"The complex political environment of Dragon City has created the current social environment," Su Tianyu stated, his thoughts clear. "Normally, a city with overly large and numerous social groups and organizations is not conducive to social stability and may even affect the policies of those above! But why does the upper echelon of Dragon City knowingly allow so many triads and illegal organizations to exist on the ground? In summary, there are two reasons: first, the needs of the times; second, using potential instability to exchange for superficial stability."

Su Tianyu stood up, his words clear and direct. "The people of Dragon City don't feel a sense of belonging to the First District government. The Chinese only recognize Chinese leaders, but the Chinese leaders ostensibly hold power, but in reality, they have to answer to the First District regulatory authorities. They have no decision-making power over the future direction of Dragon City. This leads to rampant corruption within the Chinese management departments and frequent instances of unfairness. The lower one is on the social ladder, the smaller their voice. Therefore, social groups arise. The lower classes need to protect their interests, so there are triad-like organizations like the Ma Gang and the Zang Gang. The Chinese management is willing to see this phenomenon occur because with triads and organizations, it's easier to manage, easier to make money, and from the perspective of Dragon City's development, it's also beneficial! Because large social groups have a voice, they will automatically respect the rules set by the upper echelon to ensure they don't crash, and they will find money and investment on their own, slowly growing their organizations like a snowball."

"That makes sense." Yu Mingyuan came from a military and political family, so he understood what Su Tianyu was saying.

"To gain a foothold in Dragon City, we must also follow this model. Although it may become outdated in the future, it is definitely the trend now," Su Tianyu said, looking at Yu Mingyuan, emphasizing each word. "We must also create an organizational framework and form a group to win a certain amount of influence; otherwise, we will be killed by the Ma Gang sooner or later."

Yu Mingyuan asked, his hands clasped, "What's the specific method?"

"Using the three companies as a blueprint and the existing workers as a foundation, we will establish an association, gathering our fellow countrymen at the grassroots level, and first gain momentum in the Zha Nan district. With more people, the upper echelons will have to consider your influence, which is stronger than any relationship because it's your own, and no one can take it away," Su Tianyu said, filled with ambition. "The cohesion of the grassroots workers needs to be solved with benefits. It requires money in the early stages, a lot of money. Once we have cohesion, let alone the Ma Gang, even if the management committee wants to kill us, it will be difficult because any move they make will be touching the interests of the general public at the grassroots level! When that happens, we won't have to shout; people will naturally stand up and voice their grievances."

Kong Zhenghui curled his lips and joked when he heard this, "Damn, are you starting a Heaven and Earth Society!"

Su Tianyu's eyes lit up. "Don't look down on it. Think about it, which 'group' that has taken over the country from ancient times to the present wasn't created in the form of the Heaven and Earth Society?!"

Kong Zhenghui thought about it carefully, "You know, there might be some truth to his theory."

"Why is it called a folk organization? Because it's down-to-earth, with clear, simple, and easy-to-understand rules." Su Tianyu turned to look at Yu Mingyuan. "Bring money in, establish an association, and form a certain influence, then we can survive. As for business, it will come to us on its own. Even some political demands can be achieved."

Yu Mingyuan looked at Su Tianyu helplessly. "You're really giving me a difficult problem!"

"I'm just brainstorming, saying whatever comes to mind. You're the boss; whether or not to do it is up to you," Su Tianyu replied.

Yu Mingyuan rubbed his palms together. "I have the money to start a company, but where am I going to get the money to start an association? How much money will that take!"

"I suggest you ask your dad," Su Tianyu immediately advised. "You have a blood relationship, so why not use it?"

"It's difficult for my dad to solve it either."

"Is your esteemed grandfather still alive?" Su Tianyu asked mischievously.

"Get out!"

Yu Mingyuan cursed and scratched his head, replying, "This isn't a small matter; there are too many things involved behind it. I have to discuss it with my dad."

"Okay, if you decide to do this, I'll give you a written plan at that time," Su Tianyu replied professionally. "Including how the three companies will merge, the association's charter, framework, and slogans, I'll arrange everything for you in one go."

Kong Zhenghui was dumbfounded when he heard this, "Merge the three companies? What does that mean? Who merges with whom?"

"Have you ever considered taking my surname, Su?" Gou Liu Zi asked.

"Consider your mother's consideration!" Kong Zhenghui pointed at Su Tianyu and cursed at Yu Mingyuan, "Boss, I knew that once this kid became a strategist, he would definitely be plotting for his Su family."

Bai Hongbo, who had been sitting silently on the side, raised his head and interjected, "It's better to merge them into one. The three companies each doing their own thing is too scattered."

……

While Yu Mingyuan was holding an internal meeting, a counterattack storm, initiated by Gu Tongshan and planned by Xu Hu, had officially begun preparations.

Inside the Changqing Company headquarters in Zha Nan, Lu Feng asked Li Hongze, his hands clasped, "Are we really going to get involved in this?"

"It's beneficial, so why not get involved?" Li Hongze asked in return.

"I always feel that the Ma Gang is too chaotic. There's a big risk for us to get involved," Lu Feng replied, propping up his chin.

Diagonally opposite, a veteran of Changqing Company looked at Lu Feng and joked, "Hehe, Director Lu, you've been chanting scriptures for a couple of days, and you've really started eating vegetarian food? That's not your style?!"

"Don't be so sarcastic!" Lu Feng cursed in a vulgar manner. "Whether I chant scriptures or not doesn't stop me from dating your little wife."