Solving Middle Age Crisis by Intelligence System-Chapter 384 - 257: Quite a Few Secrets (Double Length)

Chapter 384: Chapter 257: Quite a Few Secrets (Double Length)
Puxin District, district government compound.
Ji Liyang walked out of the office building, his face extremely grim.
He quickly walked to his car, opened the door, got in, and then took out a rarely used phone and dialed a number.
"Hello, has that shipment left?"
A deep voice came from the other end of the phone, "It left yesterday afternoon. It’s already at the warehouse at East London Dock."
Ji Liyang listened, holding the phone in a contemplative silence for a while, "Since it’s gone, let it be. This shipment is very important, make sure to keep a close eye on it."
"Understood."
"Also, get someone from outside to come and do a job, quickly!" Ji Liyang’s tone was icy. "Xiong Jun can’t be kept. Get it done cleanly."
Before meeting with Brother Chen, he might have considered figuring out a way to manage Xiong Jun in the future, but once he confirmed his suspicions, he quickly dismissed the thought.
After all, the situation he faced was incredibly dangerous; he might not even be able to protect himself, let alone save Xiong Jun.
But Xiong Jun knew too much about him, and this time he also caused such a big trouble. It’s better to make sure he stays quiet forever, lest a long night is fraught with dreams.
"Alright, I’ll arrange it immediately." The person on the other end of the phone heard this instruction without much reaction, clearly not for the first time.
"That’s all."
After hanging up, Ji Liyang looked out the window, then picked up another phone and called his assistant.
"Help me prepare a transaction agreement..."
...
An hour later, at the Sheraton Hotel.
Qi Yun was working out with Chen Wei in the hotel’s gym, when Li Yaohua, who was sitting in the lounge area watching girls, suddenly shouted over, "Old Qi, a phone call."
Qi Yun wiped the sweat from his face, walked over, and picked up the phone. The incoming number was unknown.
"Hello, who is this?"
"Mr. Qi? This is Ji Liyang."
Qi Yun paused for a moment, then replied coolly, "Oh, what’s up?"
"Haha, it’s like this. There might be a misunderstanding between us, and I’d like to explain it to you in person. Can we meet?" Ji Liyang answered in a gentle tone.
Qi Yun glanced at Li Yaohua next to him and concisely said, "Sure, in half an hour at the Sheraton Hotel lobby."
"Okay, see you then."
After the call ended, Qi Yun told Li Yaohua, "Ji Liyang called, wants to meet."
Li Yaohua broke his gaze away from the attractive woman up front and chuckled, "Couldn’t hold his nerve that fast."
Qi Yun was also somewhat puzzled. It all seemed too simple; he had just started exerting pressure, and the other side already backed down.
Given the other party’s background in Shanghai, they shouldn’t give in so readily...
"Phew~ let’s go see what he has to say." Qi Yun tossed the towel into the clutter bin and motioned for Chen Wei to leave.
Li Yaohua blew a kiss to a beautiful mature woman in front and made a gesture to call her before unwillingly getting up.
...
Half an hour later, Qi Yun took a shower, changed clothes, and met Ji Liyang in the hotel lobby, accompanied by Li Yaohua.
Ji Liyang had met Qi Yun at the auction, so he recognized him. Upon meeting, he greeted politely, "Mr. Qi, it’s a pleasure to meet you."
Qi Yun, of course, knew the other was just being polite, so he nodded coldly without much response.
Ji Liyang turned his gaze to Li Yaohua beside him and asked tentatively, "And this is?"
Li Yaohua didn’t even acknowledge him, directly ignoring him while fiddling with his phone, flirting with the beautiful woman from earlier.
"A friend," Qi Yun casually replied.
Ji Liyang didn’t ask further and got to the point, "Haha, Mr. Qi, there might have been some misunderstandings between us earlier. I’m here to clear them up."
Qi Yun said nothing, just nodded slightly, signaling him to continue.
"The matter with Xiong Jun was entirely his own decision, not under my orders," Ji Liyang said, pausing, "But since it’s happened, I’m willing to apologize to Mr. Qi for the offense caused."
"I..."
"No need for pleasantries." Ji Liyang’s words were abruptly interrupted by Qi Yun, "I believe you’re quite busy."
Ji Liyang gave an awkward smile, but quickly composed himself. In the past, he would never have been so humble, but the current situation was pressing, and he could only endure temporarily.
"Haha, alright." Ji Liyang took a document from his briefcase and pushed it in front of Qi Yun, "This is a transaction agreement. I’m willing to purchase the Buddha Head for thirty-five million. What does Mr. Qi think?"
After speaking, he even prepared a pen for signing in advance, seemingly convinced Qi Yun would not refuse.
Before coming, he had instructed subordinates to learn from Brother Xiong’s little brother about the events of that night, but he only knew about the conflict between Brother Xiong and Qi Yun’s group in the restaurant and Brother Xiong’s break-in at Old Wai’s house later.
He was unaware that Qi Yun had previously unhesitatingly refused Brother Xiong’s offer of twenty-five million.
So he saw the fifteen million Qi Yun spent on the Buddha Head at the auction and thought the additional twenty million would be his price for the troubles caused, believing it acceptable since no real loss was inflicted on Qi Yun.
Qi Yun listened to Ji Liyang’s offer without reaching for the agreement document, merely glanced at him and refused, "I think you’re mistaken. I never said I would sell it to you."
Ji Liyang’s expression stiffened, pondering, "Mr. Qi, are you unsatisfied with the price?"