"Where are you? Let me see the materials first, we can make the transaction face to face."

"I'm currently trapped near the Myanmar border and can't return. There's a group of people looking for me everywhere." Qiu Jiahao's tone carried a hint of pleading, "Can you give me a hand? As long as you help me return safely, I'll sell this batch of jade to you at a low price; I'm begging you."

Qi Yun roughly guessed who those people were, feeling a sense of revelation, not expecting the situation to be so complicated.

Personally going to the border to pick someone up was out of the question.

The news broadcasts it eight hundred times a day; the situation over there is chaotic and mixed. He wouldn't put himself in danger for the other party.

Moreover, even if Qiu Jiahao's batch of jade was really gifted by someone else, it lacks the necessary documentation, and it's almost impossible to bring it back to the country legitimately without special connections.

After pondering for a moment, he said into the phone, "Let me think about it." Then he directly hung up the phone.

...

Half an hour later, Qi Yun drove to Boss Bi's company.

The two had already arranged it when they landed from the plane yesterday; he was here today to handle the stock transfer procedures.

Under a more-than-ten-story office building, Qi Yun looked up at the shimmering "Blue Sky Jewelry" sign in the sunlight, then stepped into the lobby.

In the office, Boss Bi saw him and immediately showed a warm smile, getting up to greet him, "Brother Qi, you're finally here, I've been waiting for you for quite a while."

"Come, please, sit down."

Qi Yun responded with a smile, following him to sit on the sofa.

Boss Bi casually picked up the teapot on the table and said, "Have a cup of tea first, the stock transfer agreement has already been prepared."

"Alright," Qi Yun nodded, picking up the teacup and taking a sip, "Hmm, this tea is nice; even someone like me who doesn't understand tea can taste it."

Boss Bi waved his hand with a certain pride in his eyes, "This is authentic Mingqian Longjing, specially left to me by friends from the place of origin, very few in number. I can hardly bear to drink it myself, but since you rarely come, you must have a taste."

With that, he put down the teapot and took out the prepared stock transfer agreement from the file box beside him, handing it to Qi Yun.

"Brother Qi, take a thorough look at this agreement, and if there's any doubt, we can discuss it anytime."

Qi Yun took the agreement and carefully read through the key contents. After ensuring there were no problems, he picked up the pen and signed his name.

After handing the agreement back to Boss Bi, he raised his head and said with a smile, "Boss Bi, I'll be counting on you from now on."

Boss Bi put down the teacup and patted his shoulder, "Brother Qi, there's no need to say that. We're on the same boat now; supporting each other is only natural."

After signing the agreement, Qi Yun immediately asked Zhong Rui to transfer five million into Blue Sky Jewelry's account, making him officially a shareholder of the company.

"I was planning to introduce you to a few other shareholders tonight, but two of them have gone to Paris and won't be back for a few days; we'll get together then," Boss Bi said.

Qi Yun nodded, "No problem, there'll be plenty of chances in the future."

After the formalities were done, Boss Bi briefed him on the current status of the company and asked if he was interested in participating in company management.

Qi Yun hurriedly waved his hand to decline, not to mention his complete lack of knowledge about the industry; he might not even have time to come to the office every day.

Seeing this, Boss Bi didn't insist, "Brother Qi, I understand your thinking, especially since you have your own business to focus on, but rest assured, the company is currently operating smoothly, and I'll definitely communicate with you over any major decisions first."

Qi Yun nodded in gratitude, "Boss Bi, thank you for understanding; I'll rely on you and the other shareholders in the future. If the company needs my help, please let me know."

Boss Bi laughed heartily, "Don't worry; we are all brothers now. If I really need you, I won't stand on ceremony."

Qi Yun nodded with a smile, taking out a cigarette from his pocket and handing it to him, changing the subject, "By the way, I've encountered something and would like your opinion, Boss Bi."

Boss Bi took the cigarette, lit it, and took a drag before slowly blowing out the smoke, "Brother Qi, if there's something, just say it straight, no need to be polite."

Upon hearing this, Qi Yun recounted the whole affair of Qiu Jiahao having a batch of jade and being hunted in the compound.

"I've heard that the situation over there is pretty chaotic; I can't go personally to rescue him, and he doesn't have documentation for the jade, so it's difficult to bring them back to the country."

After listening, Boss Bi furrowed his brow slightly, remaining silent for a while before asking, "How is your relationship with that person?"

Qi Yun pondered briefly, exhaling a puff of smoke, "Not really friends, just acquaintances at best."

Logically, this guy had crossed him before, but Qi Yun was over the matter long ago, especially having drawn a clear line with Shen Wanting. Therefore, he wasn't too bothered by this issue.

Although the guy had a questionable character and his conduct was quite annoying, he seemed to care for his daughter reasonably well. Witnessing the recent series of tragedies he faced, Qi Yun felt somewhat sympathetic.

Boss Bi nodded slightly, flicking the ash, "Brother Qi, I'm quite familiar with Myanmar, especially the border area. It's chaotic, not very peaceful. If your relationship isn't deep, then indeed it's unnecessary to take risks."

Qi Yun nodded in agreement.

President Bi paused for a moment and then continued, "Our company has partners in Myanmar. They have connections with some local powers, so getting people safely back home shouldn't be a problem."

"As for that batch of jade, my suggestion is to have someone from Myanmar handle the negotiations. If the deal goes through, you can share part of the profit, thus avoiding any risk."

Hearing this, Qi Yun pondered silently, feeling that President Bi's proposal was indeed quite good.

Not only could he avoid putting himself in danger, but he could also potentially gain some profit and help Qiu Jiahao out of his predicament.

This is the power of personal connections.

He nodded and said, "Alright, let's do it your way, President Bi. I'll send you the contact details."

At the same time, he sent Qiu Jiahao a message, informing him that someone would contact him about the jade transaction and that he would be safely escorted back to the country.

...

Having handled matters there, as Qi Yun just walked out of the office building, he received a call from Liu Meng, saying that his comrade Chen Wei had already been picked up.

With nothing else pending, Qi Yun decided to meet this person and see if he could meet his expectations.

Upon driving to Liu Meng's home, just as he got out of the car, Liu Meng greeted him from the yard along with another man in his forties.

Qi Yun scrutinized the middle-aged man before him. The man had a tall posture, and piercing eyes, and though he wasn't as tall as Liu Meng, his stern demeanor was not to be overlooked.

He resembled those professional bodyguards in movies, with an air of decisiveness.

Liu Meng introduced, "Old Qi, this is my comrade Chen Wei. Old Chen, this is my good brother, Qi Yun."

Qi Yun stepped forward, extended his hand, and smiled, "Hello, Brother Wei."

Chen Wei appeared to be a man of few words. He stiffly extended his hand for a quick handshake with Qi Yun, managing a taut smile, and greeted plainly, "Mr. Qi."

Qi Yun didn't mind his aloof manner; after all, he needed someone who could ensure his safety, not someone skilled in flattery.

The three of them sat down in the yard, and Qi Yun took out a cigarette, offering one as he asked, "Brother Wei, what did you do before?"

Chen Wei shook his head, not taking the cigarette, and simply responded with two words, "Security Services."

Liu Meng, noticing this, smiled honestly and took the cigarette from Qi Yun, lighting it up as he explained, "Old Qi, don't mind him. Old Chen's always been like this, not very talkative, but his skill is top-notch. I wouldn't last ten seconds under him."

Hearing this, Qi Yun showed an intrigued expression.

He had seen Liu Meng's skills firsthand when, that night in the tent, Ai Shan and Beck were taken down in one swift move, so quick that Qi Yun didn't see it clearly.

"Old Chen previously worked at a security company in Chengdu and came at once when I called. You can absolutely trust him," Liu Meng added.

Qi Yun nodded, having faith in Liu Meng's words. Their close relationship assured him that Liu Meng would not set him up.

"Meng, have you mentioned that I'm planning to travel abroad in a few days—going to Japan and the Big Goose—that's not determined yet. Brother Wei, how do you calculate your fees?"

Chen Wei frowned slightly, seemingly indifferent about payment. He stared intently at Qi Yun and said, "Mr. Qi, Liu Meng and I are brothers through thick and thin. I'm not here for the money just because he asked me to help."

Qi Yun shook his head upon hearing this, "It's important to distinguish issues separately. You're helping out on Meng's account, but appropriate compensation is a matter of respect for your effort."

After a brief silence, Chen Wei replied, "Let's discuss it after it's all done."

Qi Yun nodded and didn't dwell on the topic, and the three chit-chatted, mostly listening to Liu Meng extol Chen Wei's feats in the military.

It turned out that not only was he incredibly skilled, but he was also proficient in firearms and marksmanship, having won first place in some competitions.

Qi Yun listened in silent admiration, while Chen Wei remained cold and composed, as if those words had nothing to do with him.

Just then, Qi Yun's phone rang, and he saw it was a call from Zhang Dayong, so he quickly answered.

"Hello, Director Zhang."

On the other end, Zhang Dayong sighed and came straight to the point, "Old Qi, I apologize about the bidding situation. Someone from above personally intervened, and I'm powerless."

This outcome was something Qi Yun had long anticipated. He replied calmly, "Hehe, no need to say that, Director Zhang. I understand your predicament."

Zhang Dayong nodded, "I'm glad you understand. I know you did a lot of prep work for this project, but we'll have other chances in the future."

"Yes, there's always a next time," Qi Yun smiled and continued, "Could you perhaps hint at who pulled the strings?"

Inquiring this wasn't out of mere curiosity, but knowing it was Re Lijiang targeting him, it was crucial to understand their hand to prevent future unwarranted surprises.

There was a moment of silence from Zhang Dayong on the phone, likely weighing the pros and cons. Ultimately, he lowered his voice and said, "Old Qi, I know you want to clear things up, but it's a sensitive matter..."

"I can only tell you it was someone from city hall..."

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