178: Don't do stupid things

“Right now, I’m just doing some timber business,” Zhang Bo said, going with the flow.

Actually, up until now, he was just a pure unemployed wanderer.

It’s just that he had more assets than the average person.

If you were to talk about a proper, legitimate career, he really didn't have one.

However, once that batch of timber from Russia arrived, and he acquired Baoda Building Materials, then he would indeed have a legitimate career.

“Oh, then you have some connections!”

Yu Jiali looked at Zhang Bo with some surprise.

Domestic timber development was relatively cautious, and only powerful individuals could obtain logging permits.

Although she knew Zhang Bo was rich, she hadn't expected him to be in the timber business.

“You misunderstood.” Zhang Bo saw Yu Jiali’s expression and knew what she was thinking, so he said, “All my timber is imported from Russia; I have a Logging Farm there.”

“My goodness, then I didn’t misunderstand! You’re not just powerful, you’re incredibly powerful!” Yu Jiali exclaimed, even more amazed.

“If you think I’m powerful, then I’m powerful,” Zhang Bo said, shrugging helplessly.

“Well, your industry is somewhat related to building materials, isn’t it? Have you heard of Lin Ruiyang?” Yu Jiali asked, changing the subject.

“I’ve heard of him. Why?” Zhang Bo asked.

Of course, he had heard of this Lin Ruiyang.

This was a big shot in the building materials industry of Magic City.

When Zhang Bo was working at Baoda Building Materials, he had always heard about this person.

Lin Ruiyang had great influence in the building materials industry; even many well-known real estate companies needed to cooperate with him to carry out their projects smoothly.

To put it simply, this person was a local tyrant, and even had a triad background.

It was said that Lin Ruiyang used to be involved with gangs.

It was just that he transitioned after the severe crackdown.

But even after transitioning, his style of doing things couldn't change.

The building materials industry was very prone to connections with the underworld.

So, Lin Ruiyang later entered the building materials industry.

Relying on his extensive connections and the support of a group of reckless subordinates, he quickly gained control of most of the building material procurement channels in Magic City.

At that time, in the building materials industry, Lin Ruiyang could be said to have had absolute power.

Later, as the crackdown became increasingly severe, Lin Ruiyang had no choice but to rein in his activities, so he voluntarily gave up some channels.

It was also at that time that Baoda Building Materials was able to get a share in the building materials industry.

Of course, Baoda Building Materials was just a small fry in the building materials industry; to make a living, it still needed to pay protection money to Lin Ruiyang.

However, in the new era, the model of protection fees was different from before.

Now, Baoda Building Materials had to order a batch of high-priced building materials from Lin Ruiyang every month.

Because the purchase price of these building materials was relatively high, and the market price was not high, they were basically sold without profit.

But if they didn't buy, then they couldn't do business.

At this moment, when Yu Jiali mentioned this person, Zhang Bo immediately remembered him.

“This Lin Ruiyang is my aunt’s elder brother. In a sense, he can also be considered my grand-uncle by marriage,” Yu Jiali said, not keeping him in suspense and directly revealing the answer.

“No wonder you mentioned him,” Zhang Bo suddenly understood.

“Timber is also a type of building material. If you sell timber, I can help you say hello to Lin Ruiyang,” Yu Jiali said, “I can’t say he sells all the timber in Magic City now, but the entire timber industry is pretty much under his control. If you enter rashly without saying hello, you might offend him.”

“That’s not necessary. I’m just doing normal business,” Zhang Bo didn’t want to be associated with someone with a triad background, so he directly refused.

“Alright then.” Her good intentions were rejected, but Yu Jiali didn’t mind, shrugging and saying, “Let’s talk about the past. Do you still remember that time…”

Next was reminiscing.

Mainly, Yu Jiali was talking, and Zhang Bo was listening.

She was very enthusiastic in her conversation, talking until midnight, only stopping when she was too sleepy to continue.

“I’m going to sleep first. You still have to wait for Bank Manager Li, right?” Yu Jiali yawned, “I asked Hu Lijuan, and she said Bank Manager Li bought a night of ‘bell service,’ so you should get some sleep too. You should be able to see him tomorrow morning.”

“Okay, you go to sleep then,” Zhang Bo nodded and said.

Yu Jiali left, looking very sleepy.

Zhang Bo watched her leave, then lay down and fell asleep.

Talking for half a day made him sleepy.

Fortunately, he had the Efficient Sleep skill, so three hours of sleep was enough. Otherwise, he would have to wake up to see Bank Manager Li later, and he wouldn’t be able to handle it.

Meanwhile, Yu Jiali, after going outside, first called Hu Lijuan and asked, “Did you ask those two technicians like I told you? Did Mr. Zhang ask for any special services?”

“I asked. Mr. Zhang came purely to relax and did not request any special services,” Hu Lijuan replied.

Hearing this answer, Yu Jiali was very satisfied.

“It seems my old classmate hasn’t changed much after all. He’s still so proper; he doesn’t even go for anything suggestive when he comes to a place like this,” she said, nodding.

Hu Lijuan heard this and also thought that Mr. Zhang indeed had some willpower. Most men, when faced with such beautiful technicians and such ambiguous services, would find it hard not to go for advanced services.

However… why was CEO Yu so concerned about this old classmate?

Could it be… Hu Lijuan looked at Yu Jiali, feeling a bit worried.

You know… Boss Lin has always been… “Alright, arrange for someone to keep an eye on Bank Manager Li. Once he comes out, knock on Zhang Bo’s door and remind him. I’m going to sleep,” Yu Jiali was extremely sleepy, gave her instructions, then turned and left.

“Understood, CEO Yu!” Hu Lijuan didn't say much.

She couldn't participate in matters of this level.

The only thing she could do was secretly pray that nothing would go wrong.

You know, with a new emperor comes new officials.

When Yu Jiali’s aunt was in charge, she was just a front desk receptionist.

Later, when Yu Jiali took over Yunmeng Spa, she pledged allegiance to Yu Jiali and only then became the manager.

That Boss Lin was the backer of both the former and current owners of Yunmeng Spa, and the former owner was even Boss Lin’s lover.

Now, the former owner had passed away.

CEO Yu, who was even more beautiful than the former owner, took over Yunmeng Spa.

Boss Lin had long had designs on CEO Yu.

However, CEO Yu had always refused.

Boss Lin was therefore always very unhappy, and if CEO Yu were to find a boyfriend… Boss Lin would probably be furious.

At that time, Yunmeng Spa might even have to change owners!

If the owner changed, the manager would inevitably change too.

Even if Hu Lijuan wasn't worried for Yu Jiali, she was worried for herself.

However, there was nothing she could do about this matter.

All she could do was pray in her heart that Yu Jiali wouldn't do anything foolish.