In the early morning, a flight from Abu Dhabi slowly landed at Tianshan International Airport.

In the airport's special passageway, Kang Guodong, the Director of the Railway Bureau's cargo department, personally accompanied Qi Yun waiting inside the car.

Ever since Qi Yun helped him deal with the ambitious Lin Yonggang, who had been trying to seize power, a bond had formed between the two of them.

This bond was no longer just about the face of the Bird City Chamber of Commerce's president, but rather about their genuine interpersonal interaction.

Moreover, Kang Guodong had indirectly learned some of Qi Yun's background and knew he wasn't as simple as he appeared.

"You seem to have had quite a bit to drink, huh?" Kang Guodong turned his head and asked.

"Haha, just a few drinks." Although Qi Yun's face was flushed, his mind was clear. He handed over a cigarette with a slight smile, saying, "Does the shipment still need to be inspected later? This batch of goods has no paperwork."

Kang Guodong took the cigarette, lit it with a click of the lighter, and after a deep inhale, said slowly, "Don't worry about the paperwork, arrangements have been made. The goods will just pass through the scanner, no detailed checks."

Having said that, he glanced at Qi Yun, with a teasing smile, "But what exactly are these goods? So secretive, you don't even have a proper customs declaration."

Qi Yun smiled, without directly answering, "Don't worry, it won't cause you trouble. It's just a bit urgent, no time for the official procedure, or I wouldn't have bothered you to make this midnight trip."

As they were chatting, the car door was pulled open from the outside, and Zhang Dayong stepped in, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

"Phew~ just going to the bathroom made me sweat all over, really getting old."

Kang Guodong hurriedly took out his cigarette box and offered a cigarette, "Haha, Director Zhang, it's just that work is too tiring for you. At our age, we really need to take better care of ourselves."

In terms of hierarchy, although Kang Guodong and Zhang Dayong were similar, one was in a state-owned enterprise, and the other in an administrative unit, not comparable, and their levels of influence were different.

Therefore, when facing Zhang Dayong, Kang Guodong deliberately lowered his stance a bit.

Additionally, his willingness to take the risk and use his connections to help Qi Yun with this matter was largely influenced by Zhang Dayong backing this shipment.

Otherwise, speaking frankly, even if this shipment wasn't illegal, it could be suspected of smuggling, and under normal circumstances, he wouldn't dare to do it.

Zhang Dayong accepted the cigarette, and Kang Guodong hurriedly leaned in to light it for him, but Zhang Dayong waved his hand in refusal, "I'll do it myself."

The few of them chatted idly in the car for a few minutes when Kang Guodong's phone rang. He glanced at the message and then said to Qi Yun, "Let's go, you can start loading the goods."

"Alright." Qi Yun nodded, patting the back of the driver's seat.

Lao Hei, the driver, immediately put the car in gear and slowly drove towards the front of the passage, followed by two large trucks behind the business van.

The three vehicles arrived at the entrance of a warehouse inside the airport. The rolling door slowly rose, revealing the bright lights inside.

At the door, a middle-aged man wearing glasses stood waiting.

After getting out of the car, Kang Guodong quickly approached the middle-aged man and extended his hand to shake, "Old Song, haven't seen you in a while, huh."

The man referred to as Old Song patted Kang Guodong's arm, teasing, "You busy man, it's not easy to see you."

"Always teasing me." Kang Guodong smiled helplessly, then stepped aside, "Let me introduce you, this is Director Zhang of the New District Branch, and this is Mr. Qi Yun, the owner of the shipment."

Old Song, with a warm smile, stepped forward and extended his hand, "Welcome, Director Zhang, to guide our work."

His remark was purely for politeness. Although the airport was within the New District, they belonged to different systems, so there was no basis for guiding work.

But despite the words, everyone in the circle knew that one might need help someday, so who wouldn't want to make more friends, thus the conversation was naturally flattering.

There was no one else at the warehouse door, not even a subordinate, which showed his meticulous nature.

Zhang Dayong shook hands with him, his tone also very polite, "You're too kind. We're just here to check on the goods and will leave immediately after loading, so as not to disrupt your work."

While speaking, his gaze turned to the wooden boxes in the warehouse, "The paperwork for this shipment is still being processed, Director Song, please follow the special procedure for now, Qi Yun will complete the paperwork later."

Old Song was well aware, knowing the paperwork talk was just for show, so he didn't take it seriously, just nodded with a smile, "With Director Zhang's instructions, no problem, special cases handled specially, all goods have been checked and can be taken directly."

Qi Yun also stepped forward and greeted Old Song, extending his hand, "Thank you, Director Song, for the trouble."

Old Song dared not neglect. Although he didn't know Qi Yun, someone who could have both Kang Guodong and Zhang Dayong accompany him personally must not be a simple figure, so he shook Qi Yun's hand immediately, with the right amount of enthusiasm.

"Mr. Qi, you're welcome, this small matter is no trouble at all." He pointed sideways to a lounge inside the warehouse, "Your friends are resting inside."

Qi Yun nodded, "Alright, thank you. When Director Song is free, I'll treat you to a meal, please do me the honor then."

"Sure, no problem," Old Song said with a smile, "let's arrange for the goods to be loaded now."

With that, he took a walkie-talkie from his pocket, "Xiao Wang, have the airport arrange two forklifts to Warehouse 98."

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