"What?"
"You... you are the helmsman?"
Jiang Rou and Li Chong stared at Song Qiao in astonishment, their eyes wide.
Although they were reluctant to believe that the other party's identity was actually a hidden helmsman of the Tongmen.
But the token in front of them could not be faked!
Confirming this, the two felt a tempestuous surge in their hearts.
Just a moment ago, they felt it was beneath them to be commanded by an outsider as members of the Tongmen.
They would inevitably feel embarrassed, and it would cause considerable trouble if word got out.
They never expected that the person before them possessed such a noble status!
Wouldn't all these current matters then fall into place naturally?
"What? Do you think my identity is fake?" Song Qiao asked with a smile, looking at their surprised expressions.
"No, no, no!"
"Since you are the helmsman, we dare not question your identity!"
The two exchanged glances and nodded at each other.
Then, with a thud, they knelt before Song Qiao.
Their hands clasped together, they performed an old-fashioned hand-salute used within the Tongmen.
"Tongmen's Li Chong and Jiang Rou."
"Greetings, Helmsman!"
"Get up," Song Qiao gestured to the two.
Then, with his hands behind his back, he said calmly.
"Since it concerns the former helmsman's affairs, as a helmsman of the Tongmen, it is naturally my duty."
"I agree to help. You may leave for now. I will summon you if there's anything."
Jiang Rou and Li Chong exchanged glances, seeing the surprise in each other's eyes.
They quickly bowed to Song Qiao and then respectfully turned to leave.
Only after the two had left did Gao Meng approach with a grumble in her heart.
She pursed her lips and muttered.
"Master, you agreed so easily. Aren't you perhaps interested in that girl?"
Song Qiao feigned a thoughtful look and nodded with a smile.
"What? Is it not good to find you a martial aunt?"
"It's not bad! It's just that..."
Gao Meng's face flushed, and she couldn't speak, stamping her foot in frustration.
Seeing her demeanor, Song Qiao couldn't help but beam.
He began to pull Gao Meng along, detailing the "merits of a martial aunt."
"Right? Don't you also think Jiang Rou has a great figure?"
"That's quite obvious, with her curves, she's clearly a stunner!"
"Let me tell you, in the future..."
As he spoke, Song Qiao couldn't help but size up Gao Meng and compare her.
Then he began to sigh and shake his head repeatedly.
The meaning behind it was self-evident.
"You! You're looking down on me again!"
Gao Meng was furious. Although she tried her best to puff out her modestly-sized chest,
she still felt she couldn't match Jiang Rou's level, which made her both angry and anxious.
Especially noticing Song Qiao's gaze, she felt incredibly ashamed.
Her cheeks instantly turned crimson, and she hugged her chest with both hands, glaring fiercely at Song Qiao.
"Master, you're such a pervert!"
"Ahem..."
Song Qiao gave a dry cough, then withdrew his gaze and began to act serious.
"I am in Modu now, and I am here to help you."
"Those two were not lying. They are more familiar with Modu."
"Both Modu and the Gao family have extremely complicated internal situations. With their assistance, you will find things much easier."
"Ah? Master, you?" Gao Meng exclaimed with her hand covering her mouth, her face full of surprise and shock.
Did Master do all this for her?
Upon closer thought, besides this reason, he seemed to have no other substantial reason to help Li Chong and Jiang Rou.
After all, they were enemies, not friends.
Although there were many misunderstandings involved,
Song Qiao's strength was such that he didn't need to accept their help.
Thinking of this, Gao Meng's heart blossomed with joy, feeling deeply moved.
She gazed adoringly at Song Qiao, her large eyes blinking, with starlight shimmering within them.
"Alright, alright, you haven't fully recovered. Go back to your room and rest."
"Tomorrow, come with me to the group."
Song Qiao, not wanting to dwell on things that would make Gao Meng too emotional, waved his hand casually.
"Okay!"
Gao Meng replied crisply and then obediently returned to her room to rest.
The next morning, master and disciple headed to Huajiang Group together.
On the way, Gao Meng casually asked.
"Master, I forgot to ask yesterday, is there something at the group that needs to be handled?"
Song Qiao nodded and smiled, "Indeed, there is."
"Li Junhao will be coming to the group to apologize. If we don't go, wouldn't that be disrespecting this oppa?"
"Besides, there's also some trash that needs to be dealt with within the group!"
Gao Meng knew that the "trash" her master referred to was Liu Manjiang.
Although she agreed that "trash" was the most fitting description for Liu Manjiang,
she was still skeptical about the claim that Li Junhao would come to apologize and felt uncertain.
"Li Junhao? That Korean guy? He's coming to apologize?"
First, she voiced her doubts to Song Qiao, even reaching out to touch his forehead.
"Master, are you alright? He has the backing of Chaebols from the Great Korean nation, and he's incredibly powerful!"
"How could he possibly be willing to apologize to us?"
Facing Gao Meng's worries, Song Qiao remained confident.
"He's naturally unwilling. But that's alright, someone will force him to be willing!"
The car continued to drive and soon stopped in the parking lot of Huajiang Group.
As Song Qiao and Gao Meng stepped out of the car, they encountered Liu Manjiang, who had arrived at the group shortly after.
Liu Manjiang showed no respect towards the group's new president.
Instead, his words were barbed, and he lectured Song Qiao in a condescending, elder-like manner.
"Oh, isn't this our group's President Song? What's up, are you here to resign this time?"
"I told you so, young people are unreliable in their dealings."
"In the end, it still falls on us old timers to clean up your mess!"
Upon seeing Liu Manjiang, Song Qiao waved his hand dismissively in front of his face as if swatting a fly.
"This time, I'm afraid Manager Liu will be disappointed. I have already successfully resolved that matter!"
"Resolved? Heh heh..."
Liu Manjiang snorted, looking at Song Qiao with contempt and reprimanded him.
"Don't think I don't know that you've completely offended Li Junhao this time!"
"Everyone knows Li Junhao's status in the Great Korean nation!"
"Offend him, and Huajiang Group will be ruined by your hands sooner or later!"
Gao Meng frowned, wanting to retort on behalf of her master.
However, Song Qiao waved his hand, unwilling to waste more words on someone like Liu Manjiang.
"Notify all senior executives to attend a meeting in the conference room!"
Although Liu Manjiang was displeased with Song Qiao, he was, after all, the president of Huajiang.
It would be unreasonable if he couldn't even ensure this basic task was communicated.
Five minutes later, the leaders from various departments were seated in the conference room.
Song Qiao scanned the audience and said calmly.
"I have something to inform everyone. Li Junhao will be coming to apologize today!"