…The bitter “Young Master Yi Gui” was actually the young master Wang who had been frightened and fled in a sorry state by Xiao Jin Xiao Che in the Ningyun Desert! A young master from Ningyun County. Life is full of coincidences. Two “Young Master Wangs” met.
However, there's a significant gap between this young Master Wang and Master Wang Jun. One's father only holds power in Ningyun County, acting as a local tyrant who commands respect from everyone in the county. The other's father, however, is in the provincial capital, where he has access to far more influential figures. Ultimately, the young Master Wang is no match for the elder Master Wang. Indeed, even a county party secretary, once in the provincial capital, would have to be cautious and respectful even to a section chief or division head. This is where higher-ups reside. These people might not be capable of achieving great things, but they are certainly adept at causing trouble.
Xiao Wang noticed Wang Jun's interest. A thought suddenly struck him: If he could get Wang Jun involved, his business would be much more secure! Overall, the benefits outweighed the drawbacks.
"Young Master Wang, you know what, I actually have a business deal I'd like to discuss with you, and I'm sure you'll be interested! However, this isn't the place to talk."
Wang Jun was surprised, but seeing that this kid wanted to form a business partnership with him, he nodded. He grunted and said, "Come on, haha, we're only talking about romance here."
This kid wants to use my connections to do business, maybe even give me money? Why not take this free money! However, discussing making money in front of these young masters and ladies is obviously inappropriate.
Wang Jun initially thought this young master Wang was up to some money-making scheme, but it turned out the kid had gotten into a grudge and wanted to seize someone's sandy land. But he'd been scared off by a lion-like animal and was now trying to recruit him!
Ningyun Desert?
He'd heard quite a bit about it. He'd heard about this place from his father in Beijing too. It was supposedly under the personal attention of Secretary Wang—no, the current Governor Wang. After the party ended, the two left one after the other. But they turned a corner and got into Wang Jun's car. However, the mention of a business deal in the car made Wang Jun's heart tighten, and his brows furrowed.
"This kid isn't trying to find a way to make money; he's looking for trouble! Even Father doesn't dare get involved in the Ningyun Desert matter. Can he? Every single person who came to his door was rejected by Father. Father even said afterwards, 'No one dared to interfere in the Ningyun matter when Secretary Wang was the provincial secretary. Now that Secretary Wang has been promoted to governor, even less dare anyone.' This is a landmine, it concerns Governor Wang's reputation! Anyone who tries to tarnish Governor Wang's image should prepare to face his wrath! Zhu Lifu is a prime example, isn't he? These days, which of the city party committee leaders dares to get too close to him? Isn't it because they're afraid Governor Wang will cause trouble later and hold a grudge against them?"
It seems Chu Li-fu was planning to forcibly acquire a plot of land in Sha Tin, right? As a result, government officials, including a deputy director, suffered the consequences!
This guy wants to take over that Sha Tin plot. He wants to run underground gambling and entertainment venues there; that's a sensitive issue.
Of course, it's also a way to make money.
How should we choose?
Wang Jun remained silent, while Xiao Wang and Shao Wang Ruiyue grew increasingly uneasy. If Wang Jun didn't agree, their individual strength would be insufficient.
"Young Master Wang, if we can secure that last piece of sandy land, you can take 30% of the profits from these four sandy lands!" Wang Duan gritted his teeth, adding fuel to the fire, and offered the biggest temptation.
At the same time, it hurt my heart. A 30% profit margin! That used to be four or five million a year!
It would be a lie to say Wang Jun wasn't tempted. Four or five million was a huge sum of money for him!
However, he hesitated, especially with his father's words still echoing in his ears.
"Who owns that last piece of sand? Have you found out?" Wang Jun asked after a moment's thought.
Wang Duan was taken aback. He had only heard about this from the middleman's subordinates and didn't know much about it himself.
"This one... I heard it's a small business, and I took some people to see it. The building inside is very simple. It didn't cost much at all! It's just that the 'manure-carrying' dog is a bit troublesome; we have to get rid of it!" Wang Duan said with delight, seemingly unconcerned.
I heard?
Wang Jun muttered angrily. "No brains! How could he do something like this without finding out the details first!" But it's good this way; he can investigate and see who this person is, and he'll feel more at ease doing things this way.
"Alright, is it Shatin?" Wang Jun said.
"It's just a slogan!"
"Oh. Wait for my news." Wang Jun leaned back and said casually.
This is to see the guests out!
"Young Master Wang, I'll get off right here by the roadside, that's fine, you go ahead with your work!" Wang Duan was unhappy. But then he thought about how the other man's father was more powerful than his own, and he had to accept this treatment, so he forced a smile and quickly got out of the car.
Wang Jun's car sped away.
A car stopped beside Wang Duan. It was his driver who had been following him all along.
"Damn it. They took 30% of my profits without doing anything! What the hell!" Wang Duan's face quickly darkened, and he spat out a curse.
"Stop right there! No spitting! Five yuan fine!" Just then, an old lady wearing an armband saw this and immediately chased after Wang Duan, grabbing him.
When Wang Jun returned home, it was already evening. His father, Wang Deming, was already home. His mother was washing dishes in the kitchen. They didn't employ a nanny; his mother's job was easy, the kind that paid for a salary but didn't require much time.
Wang Jun greeted them, intending to use the old product, but stopped after a few steps, wanting to ask his father about the profit-making matter. He didn't want to give up, and thought it would be a good opportunity to ask him about it.
"Dad, do you know anything about the Ningyun Desert?" Wang Jun asked, mustering his courage.
Wang Deming glanced at his son, frowned, and said, "Don't get involved in the Ningyun Desert matter."
Wang Jun gave a wry smile and said awkwardly, "I was just asking for a friend."
"They're all a bunch of scoundrels. Stay away from them in the future!"
“Dad, I know what I'm doing,” Wang Jun said hesitantly. “Slogan: Shatin One.”
Then he saw his father suddenly turn to look at him. This made Wang Jun even more uneasy. Why was his father reacting so strongly?
“We can’t afford to mess with any of Ningyun’s sand plots, especially a few of them, including Slogan Sand Plot! These people have powerful connections, and the higher-ups are paying close attention!” Wang Deming said seriously. And then there’s Sand Plot No. 2; these three plots are arguably the most untouchable of all the sand plots.
Although Wang Deming didn't know the true background of the owner of Shatian, he had recently heard many comments about Shatian being someone he shouldn't mess with. These comments came from people of higher rank and greater power than himself. As for Shatian, it was an anomaly. It was a private business, but it had been inspected by Secretary Wang, the current Governor Wang, who had personally instructed experts to conduct research on it.
Shatin isn't a place anyone can mess with. Otherwise, are you planning to go up against the Governor?
“It’s just a sole proprietorship,” Wang Jun retorted indignantly.
"Hmph, what do you know? What? The slogan 'Shatian' was personally overseen by Governor Wang, who dares to touch it?" Wang Deming said coldly. "You need to use your brain! Why is there only one self-employed individual among all the people who contracted Shatian? That's a typical example! Governor Wang personally instructed them to do it, not many people know about it! Moreover, everyone knows that this desert contracting and transformation was one of Governor Wang's proudest achievements before his promotion, with profound significance. Interfering recklessly will not end well."
Upon hearing his father's words, Wang Jun also realized that he really shouldn't interfere. His father was merely the deputy director of the government office, a secretary to a leader, while Wang Yunyi was now the provincial governor—a difference of many ranks. If he got angry, his father's position would be in jeopardy!
"Dad, I understand." "Okay!"
Wang Duan waited for the call, but instead received a message from Wang Jun saying he had taken on a much bigger deal and didn't have the time or energy to get involved recently. He was extremely disappointed! After hanging up, he angrily smashed several things.
"Damn it, you think you can't even handle me giving you money? I don't believe I can't get the slogans out of Shatin."
Speaking of which, he remembered promising to give away 30% of the profits. He felt a pang of regret, but the promise was already made. Now that Wang Jun wasn't involved, it was for the best. He really didn't believe it!
In Ningyun, this is his territory! Even a dragon has to coil up before him!
However, we need to think about it carefully.
Even in the dead of summer nights, the heat is unbearable, and the occasional breeze is a priceless comfort. Many people venture out, taking to the streets or sitting on benches in and around parks to cool off.
After settling his wife and children in, Zhang Guodong got dressed, got out of bed, and quietly went downstairs.
"I wonder how well that kid Wei Yunwang is doing in his cultivation."
This time, Zhang Guodong planned to make a surprise visit to see if this disciple was truly promising and whether he was diligently cultivating. In the city, nighttime was the most suitable time for cultivation, with fewer disturbances.
Wei Yunwang's home is in the compound of the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee. His father is a member of the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee and the Vice Mayor. Wei Yunwang's ranking on the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee is in the middle to lower ranks, and he lives in Villa No. 9. Zhang Guodong parked his car on the side of the road and sneaked in alone, avoiding several surveillance cameras. He successfully slipped into the villa.
The journey was very easy.
Five people?
This villa number nine should belong to the Wei family. A sweep of divine sense revealed five breaths: one long and four short.
Vice Mayor Wei, his wife, their caregiver, and a woman. The other sound was Wei Yunwang's breathing.
"Wow, they're quite diligent!"
After his family went to sleep, Wei Yunwang began his cultivation, holding a low-grade crystal in his hand. He practiced diligently without complaint.
Speaking of which, Wei Yunwang has changed a lot recently, much to his father's delight. Previously, Wei Yunwang rarely came home, but now he spends most of his time at home and has much less contact with those idle, dissolute young men. His parents are puzzled by this change, but they can't understand it; they've forgotten what their son said about "charlatans."
My son has settled down now, and that's why.
That's true. Wei Yunwang is now very confident in becoming a legendary cultivator, a powerful human. He has devoted himself to cultivation, thus turning down many social engagements and other trivial matters. As he feels himself growing stronger every day, he becomes even more convinced of this, naturally reducing his contact with the outside world.
This probably surprised Zhang Guodong as well.
Of course, since he had casually accepted this disciple on a whim, Zhang Guodong was determined not to let down any of his disciples who were not willing to endure hardship.
Wei Yunwang has barely passed this test so far!
With a sweep of his magic, the door opened silently, and Zhang Guodong floated in. Wei Yunwang didn't react at all.
As soon as the door closed, Zhang Guodong said, "Not bad! You Yong'er has learned from me. He instructed that those who cannot diligently cultivate will not have a solid foundation."
The sudden sound startled Wei Yunwang awake. "Master?!"
Wei Yunwang looked closely, then hurriedly got out of bed and bowed. Good heavens! It was his master! He'd been there without anyone noticing.
However, Zhang Guodong waved his hand. His magic transformed into a large hand that supported him, preventing him from kneeling down.
“No need for kneeling or bowing in normal times. I don’t have that many rules. Respect is enough to keep in your heart,” Zhang Guodong said calmly.
"Okay, Master."
Standing before Zhang Guodong, Wei Yun felt a mixture of trepidation and fear. He felt awe, and had no idea why his master had suddenly appeared and wanted to see him.
"I came to see you this time for no other reason than to check if you're diligently cultivating. It seems your cultivation has stabilized at level two. You haven't been slacking off. Very good!" Zhang Guodong sat down and praised you slightly.
Wei Yun was overjoyed and wanted to say something modest, but Zhang Guodong immediately added, "But that's not enough at all. Your cultivation speed is still too slow!"
Wei Yunwang felt ashamed and indignant, thinking to himself, "Didn't you say that crystal cultivation was one of the fastest cultivation methods in this world? How can you call it too slow?"
He had also tried cultivating without crystals, and the speed was indeed as slow as a snail; while cultivating with crystals was dozens of times faster!
Is this still slow?
Wei Yunwang was somewhat bewildered. But he had personally witnessed the power of his master. If his master said slow, then he truly meant slow!
"Don't believe me?" Well, it might not be long before some of the young masters and ladies around you become cultivators. If you don't intensify your cultivation now, they'll surpass you! In the cultivation world, strength is paramount; there are no laws binding you. The strong can kill the weak without incurring any legal responsibility! If you die because your cultivation is lower than others, then you've died in vain." Zhang Guodong glanced at him and said coldly.
Wei Yunwang's expression changed, becoming serious.
If grand principles made him feel resistant and not take them that seriously, then Zhang Guodong's words, "the young masters and ladies who usually enjoy life with him might become cultivators," greatly shocked him.
This increased his sense of urgency! Deep down, he absolutely couldn't allow those spoiled brats like himself to surpass him! This was a huge matter of face.
"Master, what should I do?" Wei Yun asked hurriedly.
“Cultivation mainly depends on oneself! Very well. I'll help you regulate your body again, which can also accelerate your cultivation speed. Otherwise, you'll only be a burden by my side in the future!” Zhang Guodong pondered for a moment and then said.
Wei Yunwang blushed deeply, yet was also incredibly excited. Was his master trying to improve his cultivation level?
"Here are two beginner-level pills that can help you build a better physical foundation and boost your cultivation speed! With these two pills, increasing your cultivation speed by 30% should be no problem."
**It is a furnace, and life force, demonic power, and magic power are the materials to be smelted. A good furnace can better and more smoothly forge items, and it is the same principle.
Wei Yunwang's eyes widened. Trembling, he accepted the two exquisitely beautiful pills. These were pills? The legendary pills that prolong life and grant immortality?
Zhang Guodong was too lazy to explain. He said, "Write down my phone number, but don't bother me unless it's absolutely necessary. If you can reach level three within a month, then train with me! Remember, it's one month."
"Okay, Master."
Zhang Guodong left behind some low-grade crystals, enough for him to cultivate to level three, before departing.
Zhang Guodong only stayed at home for two weeks before he had to step onto the teleportation array and return to Shatin.
These old men have made new progress in their research! He was urged to come by phone!
The three old men dared not approach their stone house, fearing Xiao Jin, but they kept making phone calls.
After Zhang Guodong returned here, as soon as he stepped out of the stone house, he was pulled by three old men to their simple research room.
"Xiao Zhang, I have some good news for you! This kind of microorganism isn't that difficult to cultivate. We can quickly cultivate a lot of it and release it into these sandy fields. At that time, the problem of water shortage and difficulty in plant growth in the desert may be solved!" Professor Yan said excitedly, holding Zhang Guodong's hand. "This is a microorganism that has never been seen before!"
Zhang Guodong was also surprised.
"Is this research about to yield results? Congratulations everyone!" Zhang Guodong said with a smile.
"Haha, we were lucky this time, really lucky!" Professor Yan waved his hand, a hint of pride in his voice. Research, sometimes, really does require luck, and this time they were quite fortunate.
"Old Yan, don't be so happy yet. Without the seedlings that Xiao Zhang cultivated, your cultivation wouldn't have been easy to succeed!" Professor Liu said with some worry. "After all, we haven't done the experiments on ordinary crops. It's too early to draw final conclusions now."
“Old Liu, you’re worrying unnecessarily. Xiao Zhang, get us some ordinary seedlings. We’ll see after an experiment! But with these newly discovered microorganisms, crops can be planted on this sandy field right away, Xiao Zhang, you’ll be very busy,” Professor Yan said.
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