Night.

Gu Baisun didn't rush home. He drove alone to the beach, bought two cans of beer, and sat under a deserted beach umbrella, drinking.

Looking at the surging waves, Gu Baisun pondered the future of himself and his brothers in the Longkou District.

...

Two days later, around 9:30 PM.

Yu Mingyuan led all the senior members of the Tongji Association to Tianhong Port.

"How many of them are there?" Da Bai asked, smoking a cigarette.

"Didn't say," San Jie shook her head. "He didn't even tell me which ship he was on."

"Haha, very cautious," Zhou Tonghui joked. "This big boss has been tossing around at sea for more than a week just to see us. That's quite a bit of sincerity."

"That's right," San Jie replied with a smile.

The group stood on the pier, waiting quietly for about half an hour before a large freighter slowly docked.

Leaving aside the complicated customs clearance process, the group gathered on the disembarkation deck and waited another ten minutes before seeing Gui Mengjun lead eight people off the ship.

Yu Mingyuan immediately greeted him, reaching out his hand, "General Gui, long time no see!"

"Haha!" Gui Mengjun, who had been on a ship for a week, looked a little haggard. "Finally on land. I felt like I was in the sky these past few days, never really feeling grounded."

"General Gui!"

"Here, let me carry your luggage!"

"..."

The Tongji Association's group of sycophants immediately greeted their benefactor, surrounding him with concern.

Currently, Gui Mengjun could definitely be considered the Tongji Association's sugar daddy. His supply of goods directly determined how often the Tongji Association's leaders would be tearing their pants in frustration, as well as the majority of the income for the thousands of members within the association.

This kind of big spender coming to Dragon City? They had to make sure everything was properly arranged.

Because of Gui Mengjun's special status, the group didn't linger at the port. Once they picked him up, everyone immediately got into the cars and left.

As soon as the main convoy left the port, five vehicles from the Riot Control Team secretly followed.

Why so cautious?

Because the business that Gui Mengjun and Li Mingsheng's team were doing was shady. Coupled with the fact that the other party had connections to the underworld, and the recent complex situation inside and outside of Dragon City, the receiving party had to be cautious. Even before Gui Mengjun arrived, Li Mingsheng had notified Jin Maohui of the Riot Control Team to arrange security.

In the car.

Gui Mengjun didn't interact with San Jie, but turned to Yu Mingyuan and asked, "I heard there were some problems with the delivery channels?"

"Brother Jun, your information is very well-informed," Yu Mingyuan smiled.

"I have some friends in Sinaloa and Casar," Gui Mengjun explained before quietly asking, "Will it affect the next shipment?"

"It shouldn't. Commander Zhao will take care of it."

"That's good." Gui Mengjun nodded and suggested, "Running goods, it's inevitable that there will be some bumps in the road. When you make money, there will also be people who are jealous. We should keep a low profile. If economic means can solve the problem, that might be a good thing. The important thing about this business is stability. After a few more runs, we'll have everything."

Yu Mingyuan certainly wouldn't tell him about the association's difficulties, so he immediately nodded, "Yes, we will handle things here."

"Mm." Gui Mengjun paused for a moment and said, "I came this time mainly to see you guys, and also to meet with Mayor Li and Commander Zhao. After all, we're going to be long-term partners. It doesn't hurt to interact more."

"Everything has been arranged," Su Tianyu interjected at the right moment. "Mayor Li is giving you a welcome dinner tomorrow night."

"Haha, it's just a reception, don't flatter me." Gui Mengjun reached out and patted Little Su on the shoulder. "You did a great job with the Seventh Island! Many big shots in the Hua District have heard your name. They say you're a national hero! They're even planning to find an opportunity in the future to have the media report on your deeds!"

Upon hearing this, Su Tianyu was almost scared witless. "Please don't say that, or I'll jump out of the car!!"

"Haha!"

Everyone laughed.

...

An hour later, inside the municipal government's guest hotel.

Jin Maohui, Li Yuan, Director Liu, and several of Li Mingsheng's capable assistants all appeared at the welcome banquet. This was a truly high-level reception. Even if someone from the First District came to inspect, there wouldn't necessarily be so many high-ranking officials in attendance.

Leaving aside the small talk during the meal, Gui Mengjun still didn't interact with San Jie at all during the dinner. He was talking and chatting with the people from the municipal government the entire time, not even giving San Jie a proper look.

This immediately made San Jie, who had a fiery temper, feel like she didn't exist. Feeling suffocated, she left early without even saying goodbye to Gui Mengjun.

The two had already confirmed their relationship in private. Although they didn't interact much and hadn't played any "poker" together, they were, after all, lovers in name.

Gui Mengjun's posturing made San Jie very unhappy, and she went home in a huff.

After three rounds of wine and five courses, the ice-breaking welcome banquet came to an end.

Jin Maohui arranged four large guest rooms on the top floor of the guest hotel for Gui Mengjun, and also assigned six Riot Control Team security guards.

Before everyone dispersed, Su Tianyu called Hou Guoyu and Lao Hei aside and whispered to them, "Tonight, you two take six people and stay here too, in the rooms next to General Gui."

"Is it necessary?" Lao Hei asked.

"Better safe than sorry," Su Tianyu said without any room for doubt. "From the moment he landed, your main task is to protect his safety."

"Okay!" Lao Hei nodded.

"Alright, then I won't leave tonight."

While everyone was talking, Gui Mengjun walked out of the private room and patted Su Tianyu on the shoulder. "Little Su, come here, I want to say a few words to you."

Su Tianyu went over and asked, "What's wrong?!"

"Take me to your house," Gui Mengjun said with a smile.

Su Tianyu was dumbfounded. "What are you going to do at my house?!"

"If I don't go to your house, how can I be your brother-in-law?" Gui Mengjun replied, his face flushed. "I originally wanted to go to your house as soon as I got off the ship, but there was a banquet arranged here, so I couldn't leave... Now that there's nothing else going on, take me there."

Su Tianyu glanced at his watch. "They might be resting at this hour."

"Going as soon as you get off the ship is proper etiquette," Gui Mengjun waved his hand and replied. "It's not about whether it's early or late, understand?"

"Alright, then I'll make a phone call!" Su Tianyu took out his phone.

"Bring the things I brought!" Gui Mengjun turned around and instructed his follower.

...

At 11:30 PM, four enclosed box trucks quietly drove into Dragon City and stopped in a large courtyard under the name of the Dockworkers' Association.

The twenty-odd people who got out of the trucks silently began to move various information and military electronic equipment from the vehicles.

Also tonight, a newly established department from the First District secretly moved into Dragon City.