"The Golden Port is jointly controlled by three major forces. These forces can import goods from here, but anyone from other provinces must pay a so-called customs fee to pass through! Approximately 40% of profits from this Golden Port go to the Money Group, while the remaining ones are split 30% each between Xingyi’an Company and the Tripartite Corporation," Brother Fei explained. Song Yun nodded calmly and then asked, "So what are you trying to say?" "Listen to me," Brother Fei said with a smile. "This is just one of the ways the three major forces accumulate wealth. The GDP of the Pearl River Delta, not to boast, is much higher than that of Sunan. With this kind of GDP, every industry in the Pearl River Delta is extremely developed. In Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan, and Foshan, it’s like there’s gold everywhere. The three major forces rely on the profits from the Pearl River Delta to firmly control the south of Shen Zhou, which shows how great the profits here are." "And then?" Song Yun continued to ask. "As you might know, a tripartite balance can be seen as the most stable but also the least stable arrangement," Brother Fei said. "Currently, on the surface, it seems calm among the three major forces, but in reality, a covert battle has been ongoing. However, since none of the forces is confident that they wouldn’t be taken advantage of by a third party after swallowing up another, they maintain a delicate balance. This balance has lasted for decades, and if no powerful external force intervenes, it might continue ." "So, if you want to break this balance, a strong and powerful force must intervene!" Brother Fei said. "You must know that stability is good, but stability slows progress. Don’t you think the Pearl River Delta has been stable for too long? Can you just watch while the three major forces seize all the gold scattered throughout the Pearl River Delta?" ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novel fire.net "What does this have to do with me?" Song Yun asked. "I have my own territory and forces in Sunan. While Sunan is not comparable to the Pearl River Delta, you three have to share, while I am on my own. If you truly compare the profits, I might not necessarily be worse off than you." "No one ever thinks they have too much money," Brother Fei said. "Brother Song Yun, there’s an opportunity in front of you; it’s up to you whether you seize it. Of course, I believe you came to Guangzhou with another agenda. Although you won’t say it, I won’t probe further. But, Brother Song Yun, sometimes to take the initiative, it’s fine to gauge your position. But if you gauge it too much, making it unclear what you want, others won’t reach out to you themselves!" "Hahaha, I know." Song Yun squinted and said. "When it comes to making money, no one complains. I also hope to have more money and a broader source of benefits. Brother Fei, what opportunities are there?" "I think you know about the relationship between our Small Circle Group and the Tripartite Corporation, right?" Brother Fei asked. "I’m somewhat aware," Song Yun replied. "The Tripartite Corporation is currently in the middle tier of the three forces, but it doesn’t lag far behind the other two organizations. If they had a strong ally, the Tripartite Corporation could quickly become the top force in the Pearl River Delta. Coupled with the airborne troops of our Small Circle Group, the Tripartite Corporation could possibly sweep away the other two forces. If, and I mean if, we join forces to drive Xingyi’an Company and the Money Group out of the Pearl River Delta, the entire market share of the Pearl River Delta would be completely ours!" Brother Fei said. "Oh? You are so confident?" Song Yun looked at Brother Fei and asked, "Why must I ally with you? Can’t I go to Xingyi’an Company? Can’t I go to the Money Group? It seems that if I go to the strongest Money Group, many things might become easier!" "You won’t." Brother Fei said confidently. "Behind the Money Group stands the Zhou Family, which you know well. The relationship between the Qian Family and your Song Family is known throughout the world. In such a situation, let’s not mention whether you would ally with the Money Group; your family wouldn’t even allow you to ally with the Money Group. As for Xingyi’an Company, hehe, Brother Song Yun, a while ago, you received word they wanted to visit, and accidentally tarnished your reputation a bit. You got so angry that you uprooted all their foundations in Sunan. Don’t tell me this is fake!" "Well, I just found some pesky ants annoying in front of me," Song Yun said bashfully. "Haha, Brother Song Yun, we all know what you mean." Brother Fei said, "Since you’re considering an alliance with us at the Tripartite Corporation, let’s not beat around the bush. The proper thing is to confirm this matter quickly. Isn’t it better for everyone to get things done sooner?" "An alliance, huh." Song Yun squinted his eyes and said, "So, how do you plan to ally with me?" "You need to discuss that with our boss," Brother Fei said as he glanced out the window. "I’ll take you to a place now. My boss is waiting for you there." "Your boss?" Song Yun felt a twinge of curiosity. In fact, he didn’t know much about the boss of the Small Circle Group, only that the person’s name seemed to be called Chen Yang. "Hehe, my boss flew back overnight from abroad just to meet you!" Brother Fei said with a smile. "I’m also looking forward to meeting your boss," Song Yun said with a smile. The car sped along, and a few minutes later, it stopped outside a somewhat old-looking neighborhood. Brother Fei led Song Yun and Qingluan out of the car. "This is one of the earliest strongholds of our Small Circle Group," Brother Fei explained. "Not many people are here now, so it’s quiet, an excellent place to talk business." Song Yun nodded and followed Brother Fei into the depths of the street. Finally, they stopped at the entrance of an auto repair shop. The repair shop also appeared somewhat aged. Brother Fei went in first, followed by Song Yun and Qingluan. Inside the repair shop were several dismantled cars, and bits and pieces of parts lay scattered across the floor. "Our boss loves taking cars apart," Brother Fei said with a smile, pointing to the parts. "This shop was opened by my boss. Initially, it was still running a business, but after my boss took over the Small Circle Group, the business stopped operating." "Oh!" Song Yun nodded and said, "Your boss seems like someone with great hands-on skills. These things aren’t something ordinary people can dismantle!" "Oh? Brother Song Yun, do you know cars too?" Brother Fei asked. "A little," Song Yun said with a smile. "I used to study cars a bit." "Then you’ll definitely hit it off with my boss, haha!" Brother Fei said, leading Song Yun and Qingluan through the shop to a small garden in the back. In the garden, there was a two-story small building, with several cars parked below, all classic cars you only see on TV. The bodies of the classic cars were polished to a shine. When the sunlight hit them, it was dazzling. "These are all my boss’s collections," Brother Fei said. "My boss usually likes to collect these classic cars. He says driving these cars on the road is much more eye-catching than any Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, or Bugatti Veyron!" Song Yun nodded and said, "If it were me, I’d like to drive these cars out too. Luxury cars are common, but these are rare." "Come on, let’s go upstairs. My boss is waiting for you," Brother Fei said as he led Song Yun up to the two-story small building in front.