Chapter 597 Fortune Lies in Peril

"Big brother..."

Upon seeing Boss Su appear at the gate of the detention center, Second Brother Su grabbed an umbrella and got out of the car to pick him up.

The two brothers walked silently toward the car.

Just as we were about to reach the car, the sky suddenly brightened, and the heavy rain instantly turned into a downpour.

Su Lao Er suddenly said, "Big Brother, the torrential rain has been going on for almost half a month. There's a flood control dike in the capital city that's an old dike from before the founding of the People's Republic of China. It's about to break down. The city's water volume is too high, and it's almost overloaded. The higher-ups are preparing to release the floodwaters downstream. We just happened to be passing by that dike, and the leaders decided at the meeting that it's better to beat up the people and dig the dike to release the floodwaters first, to save the city. I... I'm going to volunteer to go and release the floodwaters and evacuate the people..."

Su Laoda paused, glancing sideways at Su Lao Er.

Q: "I remember the weather forecast said that this heavy rain would continue for at least another week. Since the place you went to was chosen as a flood diversion area, it means that it could become a disaster area at any time, which is very dangerous. Was it really necessary to go there?"

Su Lao Er laughed, "Big brother, since ancient times, wealth and power have always been sought through danger. Mom and Lao San only run an inconspicuous health center and general store, yet they are still feared and bullied by Lin Jiefang and Zheng Huaixin. Let alone our family, which holds so much money. Although we have now climbed up to the Xu family and stood on Yan Shi's side, seemingly having a powerful backer, in the eyes of the truly wealthy and powerful, we are..."

He looked at the impenetrable rain curtain on the distant horizon and gave a self-deprecating smile.

He continued, "...I've only grown from a three-year-old child clutching a gold ingot to a skinny boy of about ten. If someone really wants to mess with us, we can only jump around a few times at most, and we can't make any waves. So I need to climb up, climb up as fast as I can, so that at least when the person behind Fei Wenzhou has designs on you again, I have the means to expose him without fear of being purged. We can't be the ones who scheme and plot, and we don't even know who our adversary is, can we?"

"Second brother..."

Looking at his younger brother, who used to complain about favoritism over a few dollars, now grown into a pillar of man who could say such things, Su's eyes inexplicably welled up with tears. After a moment, he exhaled and smiled.

He said, "Okay, let's brothers work together to support this family."

Su Laosan, sitting in the driver's seat, exclaimed, "What about me?"

Su Lao Er and Su Lao Da exchanged a glance.

Su Lao Er laughed, "You should manage your business well and build a commercial empire as soon as possible."

"Are you looking down on me?"

Su Laosan scoffed, "I may not be good at other things, but I'm a master at business."

"Yes, you are very talented," Old Master Su said.

In this respect, even the twin brothers admit they are inferior.

The three brothers looked at each other and smiled.

Once they were in the car, Su Lao Er instructed Su Lao San, "Prepare plenty of easy-to-carry and transport food, such as instant noodles, crispy noodles, bread, and pastries. When the people are relocated, they will need accommodation and food. I can't manage it all by myself; government resources are limited. I'll need your help then..."

Su Laosan's expression turned serious, and he began to quickly analyze the various situations that might occur when he arrived.

"Our store currently has several trucks. I'll go back and have Zhao Tan take a count and arrange them in advance. We'll also go to the market to purchase a few more large trucks specifically for transportation, and hire a few more truck drivers..."

"Driver, go find someone from Mom's security company. They're all veterans, so their physical condition is definitely much better than the average person. Many of them were drivers in the army, and their skills are excellent," Su suggested.

Su Laosan nodded and said, "I'll go talk to Mom when I get back later."

"Shuize Township is near Xiushan Township. The breach in the dike involves dozens of villages, thousands of households, and tens of thousands of acres of farmland. If it is not handled properly, not only will we not get any credit, but we may also be blamed by our superiors... or even have someone take the blame."

The eldest brother looked at the second brother with a serious expression and eyes full of worry, "So you must be bold, careful, and extremely cautious. There can't be any mistakes, second brother..."

“I know, Big Brother.” Su Lao Er looked at Su Lao Da firmly, without the slightest hesitation.

The next day, the rainfall reached the total amount of rainfall in half a year. The higher-ups dared not hesitate any longer and immediately established a flood control and disaster relief team. Su Lao Er volunteered to go to the disaster relief and rescue team.

Yan Shi was both angry and anxious. During the break, he went back to his office and dialed Xu's father's number.

"...I'm not stopping the young man from making a name for himself. He's a hero for coming back alive, but what if something happens to him? If I agree, I'll be sending him to risk his life for his future. Old Xu, you need to find a way to persuade him."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Xu's heart trembled.

After hanging up the phone, I went to the living room to find Xu Ying, who was playing with the children. I told her what Yan Shi had said, analyzed the pros and cons, and asked Xu Ying to persuade Su Lao Er.

"...Promotions can be delayed. Your mother and I will retire a few years later, and we can protect you for another 10 or 20 years. You have plenty of time to grow and develop. Why rush ahead now?"

Xu's mother also felt that Su Lao Er was too materialistic and agreed with Xu's father's opinion.

Xu Ying withstood the pressure from the elderly couple, shook her head and refused, saying, "Let him go, he knows what he's doing."

"Foolish!"

Mr. Xu's face turned pale with anxiety. "Is your future more important than your life? You're making a foolish decision because he's not thinking straight?"

"dad."

Xu Ying sighed, "Are you aware of Su Xiaosi's affair and the person behind it?"

Mr. Xu paused for a moment, then coughed awkwardly, "I know."

Xu Ying looked at her father.

"If this person wants to harm me, you and Mom will take action, right? Uncle Yan won't just stand by and do nothing, will he?"

Mr. Xu frowned and said, "Of course."

As soon as she finished speaking, she noticed her daughter staring at her and instantly understood what she meant.

"That person didn't make a move, did he? Li Banxia is now considered a benefactor of your Uncle Yan. Your Uncle Yan protects her like the apple of his eye. That bastard can't touch her."

Xu Ying nodded.

"Yes, he can't touch my mother-in-law, but what about Min'an's older brother and sister-in-law? What about their children? They set up such a huge scheme to frame their older brother, even sending Su Xiaosi to jail. Who's next? Does Min'an dare to be slow?"

Mr. Xu opened his mouth, but found himself at a loss for words to persuade his daughter, so he quickly looked at Mrs. Xu.

Xu's mother sighed and shook her head at him.

Xu Ying smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, Min'an knows what he's doing. I'll have him bring more people over later. My mother-in-law's security company is full of experienced veterans, and Min'an himself came from the military. As long as no one sabotages him behind his back, he won't get into any serious trouble. With Uncle Yan protecting him, as long as he handles this matter well, a promotion won't be difficult."

It's not difficult, but the prerequisite is that you have to come back safely.

Seeing that he couldn't persuade his daughter, let alone his son-in-law, Xu's father gave up and told Xu Ying to explain the pros and cons to Li Banxia, ​​asking her to send out the most capable veterans, and that they would pay more if necessary.

A generous reward will surely attract brave warriors.

Xu Ying was both amused and exasperated.