How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 685

685. A Show of Force Works—What’s Wrong with a Ride-Hailing Driver Having Some Money?

Yang Chen had just returned to the hotel when Salamon called him.

Salamon: “Mr. Yang, what’s going on? Why did you bring people to Anubis’s house to start a fire? Save me some face; how am I supposed to lead the team like this?”

Yang Chen: “No, I went to talk to Anubis, but we didn’t reach an agreement, so I left some people to continue the discussion. I don’t know how they talked; how did it turn into a firefight? I need to ask about this before I can explain it to you.”

Salamon: “Your people and Anubis’s people had a firefight. There were injuries on the scene, and I’m on my way to see what’s going on. You quickly call and restrain your people; they absolutely must not be impulsive again.”

Yang Chen: “Okay, I’ll call Hammers now.”

Yang Chen hung up the phone and put it in his pocket, but he didn’t call Hammers, the president of the Sand Country branch.

Frankly speaking, this small-scale conflict was instigated by Yang Chen. If he didn’t show them some real force, they would think this was Lyad [Likely a reference to a place known for weakness or being easily bullied] and that Yang Chen was afraid of them.

As long as Yang Chen controlled the scale, there wouldn’t be a direct conflict with Salamon himself.

After a while, Yu Shishi called Yang Chen.

Yu Shishi: “Sir, the connecting flight with China Eastern Airlines has been arranged, departing at 12 o’clock tonight and arriving around 8 o’clock tomorrow morning. After resting locally for half a day, we can return after lunch.”

Yang Chen: “Okay. Well done.”

Yu Shishi: “You’ve been gone for so long this time. When you return to Jingcheng [Another name for Beijing, the capital of China], can I come to see you?”

Yang Chen: “Of course. After I go back, you can come to see me after you arrange your work. I’ll take you to experience what it’s like to live in the Prince Gong’s Mansion [A historical site in Beijing, implying a luxurious experience].”

Yu Shishi: “Hehe… Okay, then I’ll quickly arrange my work and go see you with Miss Xue. She misses you too and asks me if you’re back almost every day.”

Yang Chen: “Oh, is that so? Okay, you can come and find me together.”

Yu Shishi: “Okay. I’m hanging up; you rest.”

The connecting flight meant that the route had also been coordinated. Yang Chen couldn’t waste time; otherwise, he would miss the approval time of the countries along the way, and he wouldn’t be able to leave for a while.

Therefore, he had to quickly resolve Lin Manda’s matter.

Two hours later, Salamon brought Anubis to the hotel to meet Yang Chen.

Yang Chen deliberately asked in surprise: “Mr. Anubis, what did you guys talk about after I left? How did you actually start fighting? Give me some face; I came to your door to discuss how to solve your daughter’s matter. You made me angry and left, and then you fought with my people. You really didn’t save me any face.”

Anubis was almost driven crazy by Yang Chen’s words. It sounded like it was his responsibility, and Yang Chen was the victim.

“Mr. Yang, can you really say that? What’s the difference between this and reversing black and white?” Anubis asked, both angry and aggrieved.

Yang Chen: “Mr. Anubis, that’s not interesting. You were very confident when His Highness the Crown Prince was not around, and you didn’t leave me any room for maneuver. Now that His Highness the Crown Prince is here, you pretend to be a victim. Let’s just say that it’s meaningless for you to do this; it won’t solve the problem. Your Highness the Crown Prince, are you right?”

Yang Chen’s show of force was very effective, and Salamon didn’t have the same arrogance as before.

Previously, Salamon refused to allow Yang Chen to hold shares in the oil field, but now he agreed to Yang Chen’s proposal: Anubis would use 15% of the shares of the Lingti oil field to offset the 3 billion USD Yang Chen demanded to redeem Lin Manda.

Salamon: “Mr. Yang is right; it’s meaningless to say more. It’s most important to find a way to solve the problem. Anubis told me that Mr. Yang wants 15% of the shares of the Lingti oil field in exchange for Lin Manda. Is that so?”

Yang Chen: “Actually, I would prefer 3 billion USD, but I can see that he really doesn’t have that much money. I don’t want to deliberately embarrass him, and I don’t want to make His Highness the Crown Prince feel bad. So, I’ll take a step back, and he can use 15% of the shares he holds in the Lingti oil field to exchange for Miss Lin Manda. But he said you didn’t agree, so I won’t force him. It’s up to you to discuss what to do internally. However, my private jet will arrive tomorrow morning, and I have to return after lunch tomorrow. So, please make a decision as soon as possible.”

Hearing that Yang Chen was leaving, Salamon suddenly felt a sense of relief.

If Yang Chen stayed here for one more day, he might win several billion more USD.

Therefore, the sooner Yang Chen left, the better.

Salamon: “Since Mr. Yang is going back to China, then let’s just say that this is a farewell gift from me to Mr. Yang. I agree to this plan; Anubis will use 15% of the shares of the Lingti oil field to redeem Lin Manda.”

Yang Chen: “Is that so? Then I have to thank His Highness the Crown Prince. When I go back, I will immediately help you implement the giant panda and 052D [A type of Chinese destroyer ship] matters. Or should I help you again and sell you the equipment for two heavy brigades? The equipment for two heavy brigades is enough to guarantee that you are invincible in land warfare in this area.”

Salamon’s mood instantly improved, and he said: “Okay! Then I will thank Mr. Yang in advance. Anubis, quickly sign the agreement with Mr. Yang, and the equity transfer procedures must be completed by tomorrow morning, so as not to delay Mr. Yang’s return to China in the afternoon.”

Anubis nodded and said, “Okay, Your Highness the Crown Prince.”

In the beginning, when Yang Chen discussed with them properly, they put on airs and said this wouldn’t work and that wouldn’t work. After Yang Chen gave them a show of force, they became reasonable.

So, when dealing with foreigners, you can’t rely on reasoning; you have to see who has the harder fist.

Yang Chen and Anubis signed an agreement, agreeing to use 15% of the shares of the Lingti oil field to redeem Lin Manda and to complete the equity transfer procedures at nine o’clock tomorrow morning.

Salamon and Anubis said goodbye to Yang Chen and left the hotel.

As soon as they entered the elevator, Anubis sighed and said, “I’m really unlucky; I’ve been ruined by my younger brother and daughter.”

Salamon said with a smile: “Okay, the problem is finally solved; let’s just say it’s the hard work fee for Yang Chen. As long as he can really introduce us to the 052D and heavy brigade equipment, these shares are nothing. Compared with national security and international status, what is 15% of a small oil field worth?”

Anubis nodded with an awkward smile. Although he didn’t say anything, he thought to himself very unhappily: “You’re noble, you’re great, you’re using my wealth to please Yang Chen; why don’t you use your own wealth to give it to Yang Chen?”

But after thinking about it, he decided to forget it. These words can only be thought about in his heart. If he really said them, his remaining property might be gone, and the outcome would be too miserable.

Soon Anubis returned home and came to his daughter’s room.

Lin Manda asked excitedly: “Dad, how is it? Did you negotiate with him?”

Anubis knocked her on the forehead twice very angrily and said, “It’s settled! I used 15% of the shares of the Lingti oil field to redeem you. Please be careful in the future and don’t do this kind of thing again. Dad can’t stand your torment.”

The smile on Lin Manda’s face disappeared visibly. Obviously, she was very disappointed and sad that Yang Chen accepted the oil field. She thought Yang Chen would take her to Dragon Country [A metaphorical or respectful name for China].

“Hehe… I overestimated myself. How could I be compared with an oil field?” Lin Manda said with a wry smile.

Anubis didn’t quite understand what she was saying and immediately asked: “Lin Manda, what do you mean by this?”

Lin Manda shook her head with a smile and said, “It doesn’t mean anything. Dad, you go out; I want to sleep.”

Anubis: “Okay, I won’t disturb you; you go to sleep quickly.”

Lin Manda closed the doors and windows but couldn’t fall asleep after lying on the bed.

After a while, Anubis brought Hutas over and knocked on her door.

As soon as she saw Hutas, Lin Manda’s expression became impatient.

But Anubis was very happy and said, “Lin Manda, Hutas said he is willing to use 15% of the shares of the Casatt oil field as a betrothal gift to marry you. I think he is very sincere, and Dad has agreed to this marriage. You two have a good chat.”

Lin Manda immediately said with rejection: “It’s so late; what am I going to talk to him about? Let’s talk about anything during the day; I really want to sleep. I’m really too sleepy.”

Hutas: “Lin Manda, I’ll just chat with you for a while; I’ll leave in a few minutes. Okay?”

Anubis: “I think it’s okay! You go in and chat; I’ll wait for you outside.”

Anubis pushed Hutas in and then closed the door.

However, in order to prevent Hutas from doing bad things, Anubis stayed outside the door, guarding it every step of the way.

“Oh, great, just after losing 15% of the shares of the Lingti oil field, Hutas sent me 15% of the shares of the larger Catters oil field. In this way, not only did I not lose money, but I also made a lot of money. It’s still good to raise a daughter; the key is that she can give back blood [A metaphor for providing benefits or wealth to the family]. Hehe…” Anubis thought to himself very disgustingly.

No wonder Lin Manda wanted to escape from here and go to the free and civilized Dragon Country to live.

Not only is the social status of women here low, but they are also used as bargaining chips.

Lin Manda asked impatiently: “What do you want to say? Say it quickly and leave; I still have to sleep.”

Hutas: “Okay, okay, I’ll be quick. Actually, I don’t have anything special; I just want to talk to you about what happened that night you were with Yang Chen. Did you get… get… you know, right?”

Lin Manda’s eyes lit up, and she immediately nodded and replied: “A man and a woman alone in a room, what do you think will happen? What would you do with a girl, he would do the same.”

Good heavens, this answer directly broke Hutas’s defense.

“How could you do this?

You have nothing to do with him, and you agreed? Won’t you resist? If he really forces you, you can commit suicide to protect your innocence,” Hutas said angrily.

Lin Manda replied with a look of disdain: “You’re really amazing; in your eyes, my life is not important at all.”

Hutas: “Your life is very important, but chastity is more important! If you don’t have chastity, I’ll still use the oil field as a betrothal gift to marry you? Dream on!”

Anubis outside the door heard Hutas’s words and quickly pushed the door open and came in to ask: “Lin Manda, what did you just say? Say it again!”

Lin Manda just wanted to send Hutas away, so she chose to deceive even her father and replied: “I said that the things that should have happened happened that night with Yang Chen. He treated me as a personal item, and it was reasonable for him to do anything.”

Hutas slammed the table next to him angrily and shouted: “Anubis, did you hear that? She’s already like this; what am I going to marry! I don’t want to see you again in the future, disgusting!”

Hutas turned around and left angrily, and Anubis quickly chased after him to say good things. The oil field hadn’t been obtained yet, and it flew away, which made Anubis anxious.

However, no matter what Anubis said, Hutas didn’t say a word and finally got into the car and left without saying a word.

Anubis was furious and immediately returned to his daughter’s room aggressively, stepped forward and slapped her, scolding: “You’re cheap! How can you accept this kind of thing? Shouldn’t you resist desperately?”

Lin Manda covered her face and said crying: “Even you say that, is my life so worthless?”

Anubis: “Your life is indeed valuable, but your chastity is more important. If you lose your chastity, who will be willing to marry you? Damn Yang Chen, he actually did such a bastard thing; I must ask him for an explanation.”

Anubis took out his phone to call Yang Chen, but Lin Manda quickly stopped him and said: “Don’t call! Nothing happened between me and him at all. That night he slept in the master bedroom, and I slept in the second bedroom. The reason why I said that was to anger Hutas away; I don’t want to marry him. You saw it just now; I just scared him a little, and he became angry and ignored you. Can I marry this kind of person?”

Anubis was even more angry and said: “You’re messing around! How can a girl like you joke about this kind of thing? This will not only damage your own reputation but also damage my reputation. And the betrothal gift from Hutas is indeed very sincere; how can you sabotage it?”

Lin Manda stared blankly at her father, never expecting that she was so worthless in her father’s heart.

“Okay, you go out; I really want to sleep. No matter who comes, I won’t see them. Don’t call me for dinner tomorrow either; I want to have a good sleep,” Lin Manda said coldly.

Anubis was also embarrassed to delay his daughter’s sleep, so he quickly nodded and left.

Lin Manda locked the door, returned to the bed, and cried a lot.

Obviously, there was nothing to miss about this family anymore. After crying, Lin Manda got up and packed her personal belongings.

She was going to escape; the plan remained unchanged, and she was still going to Dragon Country with Yang Chen. She heard that they were particularly friendly to foreigners there, and any foreigner who couldn’t make a living in their hometown could become a treasure. She, a pure and beautiful girl, shouldn’t starve to death there, right?

But the difficulty she was facing now was how to persuade Yang Chen to take her away, or simply not tell Yang Chen and secretly hide in Yang Chen’s private jet?

No matter what, pack your things first and slip away late at night while everyone is asleep.

Anubis returned to the room and called Hutas, patiently explaining: “Hutas, I talked to Lin Manda just now; she said those words on purpose to make you angry. In fact, there is nothing between her and Yang Chen; she is a pure and innocent body. You also know her temper; please be more tolerant. What do you think?”

Hutas: “Do you think I can believe it? They are a man and a woman living in the same room, and you say nothing happened? Are you taking me for a fool, or is Yang Chen incompetent? I don’t think she is deliberately trying to make me angry but deliberately trying to deceive you. Don’t call me; I won’t have any more thoughts about her. Bah! Disgusting!”

Hutas hung up the phone immediately, and Anubis slammed the phone hard on the bed.

After thinking for a while, Anubis felt that Hutas was right; Lin Manda must be lying. He had to ask her to clarify.

So, Anubis went to find Lin Manda again.