Chapter 7

"Lao San, you are being unreasonable. Your troubles are my troubles. Do you think I would mind? Moreover, in my view, troubles are just opportunities, so they aren't really troubles, are they?" Huang Longfei sat down beside Wang Yilin, patted his shoulder, and continued, "I have no interest in political matters, nor do I wish to know about them. However, no matter what, San Di, whether it is you or Da Ge, if you encounter significant troubles, you must inform me. Do you understand what I mean?"

Huang Longfei looked at Wang Yilin with a strange expression and said in surprise: "Third brother, what do you take me for? Over the years, have I done anything to betray the country? Even if I have violated laws, they are the laws of other countries, which you cannot interfere with, right? Moreover, in recent years, I have paid the highest personal income tax in the country, and my company has contributed a significant amount of tax revenue to the state, hasn't it? Besides, I am engaged in legitimate business; do you still doubt my character?"

Am I not aware of Second Brother's business acumen?" Wang Yilin said with a smile, having already handed over the documents of the pharmaceutical factory in Wuzhou to Huang Longfei. He continued, "It seems like a losing business, but with Second Brother's capabilities, he will definitely make a fortune. Additionally, I can also have the local government provide incentives to ensure that Second Brother does not incur any losses.

The saying "隔行如隔山" (Different trades are like different mountains) is not incorrect, but this applies only to novice merchants. In fact, anyone who has reached my level should be very clear that in any industry, as long as it involves business, there is an unchanging truth: relationships and talent. With good relationships, everything becomes easier, and as long as there are talented individuals in the relevant fields, is there any reason to fear not being able to create better products? With my current channels, I fear that no business would be difficult for me!" Huang Longfei appeared very confident, and indeed he had the capital to be so. Huang Longfei's publicly declared personal assets amount to 13 billion USD, and both Wang Yilin and Zhou Guohui know that his true wealth is at least double that figure. Moreover, Huang Longfei's business empire is expanding at a rate exceeding 20% each year. Seeing Wang Yilin still looking somewhat worried, he added: "Third brother, have you forgotten how I developed from a small street vendor to where I am now? Do you not have confidence in second brother?"

It took about twenty minutes, and just as Wang Yilin began to smoke his second cigarette, Huang Longfei finally put down the documents in his hand. After thinking for a moment, he said: "No problem. On the surface, it seems like I am filling a pit for someone else, but as long as I have the help of Third Brother and the local government assists me in my work, this will be a business that can make a lot of money. Moreover, I happen to want to enter the biopharmaceutical industry; this is an opportunity. This is not just helping you; I also need such an opportunity!"

"Alright, I will see you off, Second Brother. Do not overexert yourself. Also, when will you bring Sister-in-law back for us to see? That would make me very happy!" Wang Yilin said as he escorted Huang Longfei out.

"Of course, do you think I am joking?" Huang Longfei replied in surprise.

Hehe, I still can't fool you. Alright, I will send you everything you need tomorrow, but I fear you might feel some pain then! Wang Yilin was even happier now, as he did not expect Huang Longfei to take on such a big "trouble" all at once, relieving him from worrying about such matters in the future

No, I certainly did not mean that. I do not doubt you, but with so many people under you, can you manage them all? It is better to be cautious. Although our relationship is not public, if it were to be known, there would be gossip, which would not be good for either of us. Wang Yilin was still quite cautious, as collusion between officials and businessmen is a serious crime. Although they did not engage in such activities, if their relationship were to be exposed, Wang Yilin's political career would come to an end.

"Oh, the Prime Minister is actually involved in such matters?" Huang Longfei was also quite surprised. This was the first time Wang Yilin had made such a request. After ensuring he had the checkbook ready, he said, "What business matters are we talking about? Please elaborate, as I will not engage in unprofitable ventures."

Upon hearing Huang Longfei's words, Wang Yilin involuntarily shuddered. He was well aware of Huang Longfei's true strength; Huang Longfei was undoubtedly a serious businessman. However, his network of connections was quite complex, with ties to nearly all the underworld organizations across the country, and even several prominent families abroad maintained good relations with him. If he were to truly unleash his wrath, it would be difficult for anyone to withstand it. Moreover, if he aimed to bring someone down, he wouldn't even need to take action himself; those eager to curry favor with him would certainly line up to do so. Even several prominent families abroad maintained good relations with him, and if he were to truly unleash his wrath, it would be difficult for anyone to withstand it. Furthermore, if he aimed to bring someone down, he wouldn't even need to take action himself; those eager to curry favor with him would certainly line up to do so.

Wait a moment, let me take a look first! Huang Longfei is not afraid of losing money or anything like that. When he was helping Wang Yilin, he donated at least over 1 billion to various charitable activities. Moreover, his business philosophy is very different from that of ordinary businessmen; he has always regarded money with a sense of detachment. To quote him from a speech he gave at a renowned university's economics department, money has no value at all if it is not used. If one only values money, then what is lost will be even greater. And he himself is absolutely that kind of person. To quote him from a speech he gave at a renowned university's economics department, money has no value at all if it is not used. If one only values money, then what is lost will be even greater. And he himself is absolutely that kind of person.

"No, it's not about that. There aren't any charitable activities at the moment, and if there were, you wouldn't need to donate!" Wang Yilin said awkwardly, as it seemed he had often made Huang Longfei contribute in the past to help the government gain some face. After seeing Huang Longfei's surprised reaction as he put away his checkbook, Wang Yilin quickly added, "This time there is a business matter, and I hope you can help me handle it well. It might require some expense from you again."

Hehe, Lao San, you have also learned to beat around the bush with me now. If you want me to donate to their research funding, just say it directly. Do you think I would refuse you? Huang Longfei immediately saw what Wang Yilin was thinking, and Wang Yilin awkwardly smiled, feeling embarrassed for his unnecessary actions. Huang Longfei patted Wang Yilin on the shoulder and said, "Rest assured, I have no objections to supporting national construction, especially for such an important matter. Tomorrow, send me the data from those laboratories to take a look, and I will make a decision. How about that? If there are other laboratories that need my funding, send those over as well, but there is one condition: if any results come out, I must have limited usage rights!"

"Hehe, children love to play, so let her be. As her godfather, I also don't have time to take care of her. If I don't even come to see her on her birthday and don't bring some gifts, that would be quite inappropriate!" Huang Longfei said this very casually, but it seems he rarely crosses half of China just to celebrate someone's birthday and brings a house full of gifts. For Niuniu to have such a godfather is indeed her good fortune.

Hehe, alright, Second Brother, I understand your point. It's just that children need to be managed strictly. Think back to our middle school days; if it weren't for Teacher He's strict discipline, we might have turned into delinquents!" Wang Yilin said with a helpless smile. Huang Longfei is unmarried and has no children; he now treats Niuniu and Zhou Guohui's son Binbin as if they were his own. If he continues to spoil these children, in the future, even their parents won't be able to manage them. Seeing that Huang Longfei was about to retort, Wang Yilin quickly changed the subject, saying: "I have a little matter to ask for your help today; I am troubling you again, Second Brother." Huang Longfei is unmarried and has no children; he now treats Niuniu and Zhou Guohui's son Binbin as if they were his own. If he continues to spoil these children, in the future, even their parents won't be able to manage them. Seeing that Huang Longfei was about to retort, Wang Yilin quickly changed the subject, saying: "I have a little matter to ask for your help today; I am troubling you again, Second Brother."

Oh, has it started so early? Should I lend you a hand?" Wang Yilin said, already smiling to himself. Seeing Huang Longfei looking at him with a questioning gaze, he quickly added, "We have several national-level laboratories that are related to this research. If you could collaborate with them, I believe we could achieve good results very soon.

Therefore, when Huang Longfei brought up this matter again, Wang Yilin felt deeply moved. In a lifetime, three brothers, they had known each other since childhood, grew up together, and were classmates sitting at the same desk until they graduated from high school. It was only when they entered different universities that they parted ways, but their bond did not fade as a result. After graduating from university, the three of them gathered again, forming a brotherhood despite not sharing the same surname, and they fought together for their common ideals. The moments that brought Wang Yilin the most ease, aside from being at home, were when he was with Huang Longfei and Zhou Guohui. When he was with them, Huang Longfei no longer had to concern himself with political struggles, and he felt relaxed both physically and mentally.

"Second Brother, you are going to venture into the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry!" Wang Yilin looked very surprised, as if he could hardly believe Huang Longfei's decision. Originally, he just wanted Huang Longfei to buy that pharmaceutical factory and then convert it into another type of factory. He did not expect that Huang Longfei would take this opportunity to enter a completely unfamiliar industry, which was inevitably shocking. However, seeing Huang Longfei's confident demeanor, Wang Yilin had nothing much to say. It seemed he still found it hard to believe Huang Longfei's decision, as he initially only intended for Huang Longfei to purchase the pharmaceutical factory and renovate it into a different factory. The unexpected move into an entirely new industry was indeed surprising. Observing Huang Longfei's confidence, Wang Yilin could only remind him: "Second Brother, you must think this through. Different industries are like different mountains; if you take a wrong step, the consequences could be severe."

Wang Yilin nodded solemnly, fully aware of Huang Longfei's intentions. When Huang Longfei earned his first billion, he helped the three of them open a secret account abroad, which contained enough money for them to live comfortably for the rest of their lives. This can be considered the safety net that Huang Longfei prepared for the three of them. Although Huang Longfei was not clear about the political struggles, he understood that they were very dangerous, and it was not uncommon for one to lose their head and for their entire family to be implicated.

Wang Yilin lit a cigarette for himself. They were now in the study, with the air conditioning set to the maximum. Xiao Wang was helping his wife tidy up the dining room, and Niu Niu had already returned to her own room. Her godfather had bought her a whole room full of gifts, so she had no time to bother Wang Yilin. Seeing Huang Longfei looking at him with great joy, Wang Yilin said, "Second Brother, you are not acting right today. You arrived in Beijing without notifying me. Otherwise, we could have called the eldest brother in advance, and the three of us could have had a good drink together!"

As he reached the entrance, Huang Longfei awkwardly smiled at Wang Yilin. After bidding farewell to his younger siblings and Niuniu, he walked towards his car, where the group of bodyguards who had been waiting outside were already standing guard.

If Second Brother really wants to venture into the pharmaceutical industry, I have a suggestion for you!" Wang Yilin suddenly thought of this matter, which happened to be related to Huang Longfei's plan, so he brought Huang Longfei into the conversation. Seeing that Huang Longfei was listening attentively, he quickly continued, "If Second Brother wants to enter the pharmaceutical industry, it is best to set up a few laboratories immediately. You know that pharmaceutical products are all high-tech. If the starting point is low, then there won't be much room for development.

That is good, with Second Brother's words, I am certainly at ease! Wang Yilin felt a bit more reassured; Huang Longfei had never gone back on his word regarding his assurances. After thinking for a moment, he turned and said, "Second Brother, do you really want to venture into the pharmaceutical industry?"

In the past, Huang Longfei was very clear about the difficult days. During the most challenging six months of his life, he could only go to Wang Yilin's house for meals every day. At that time, Wang Yilin was still a local official, while Zhou Guohui was merely a low-ranking officer stationed far away. However, after Huang Longfei emerged from those tough years, he never looked back and, within less than twenty years, established the current business empire, amassing wealth that could rival nations. Yet, those years also instilled in Huang Longfei a habit of never taking any action lightly; he would meticulously plan everything before proceeding. But this time, Huang Longfei merely glanced at the incomplete documents and immediately agreed, even making a decision. How could Wang Yilin not be worried? What Wang Yilin did not know was that Huang Longfei's agreement was partly because it was Wang Yilin who brought this matter to him, making it difficult for him to refuse. The other part of the reason was that he himself wanted to expand into new industries, and the highly promising biopharmaceutical sector was precisely his choice. With this opportunity, he certainly would not let it slip away.

"Hehe, are you worried about this matter, Third Brother? Rest assured, I don't think anyone will gossip about it. Do I not know what kind of people those in charge are? If anyone dares to speak ill, I can make it so they can't save face. Getting on my bad side is definitely not a good thing!" Huang Longfei said fiercely.

Forget it, Second Brother, when did you become so stingy? Besides, I am still doing well now, so you don't need to worry about these matters!

I am certainly not worried about Er Ge's capabilities, but as we are about to enter this new industry, it is best to have a proper plan in place. You do not need to guarantee anything for me; I only need you to properly resettle the affected local residents. As for the other matters, we can discuss them later, how does that sound?" Upon seeing Huang Longfei nod in agreement, Wang Yilin finally felt relieved and continued with an awkward expression, "Actually, this matter should not have troubled you; it should not be your responsibility to clean up after the government. However, due to certain reasons, we are unable to address this issue ourselves. Sigh, it is better for you not to know about political matters!"

Hehe, Third Brother is overthinking this. I specifically came to celebrate Niuniu's birthday this time, and I will be going to Guangzhou tomorrow. I also called Eldest Brother, but I couldn't reach him. His phone has been off for a while, and I don't know what he has been up to lately. I wanted to ask you as well, but it seems you don't know either! Huang Longfei still looks so calm and refined, which is a stark contrast to Wang Yilin's heavy and experienced demeanor.

I had already thought of this a long time ago. I started collaborating with Sun Yat-sen University six months ago, but until now, we haven't made any significant progress!" Huang Longfei said nonchalantly.

Huang Longfei smiled proudly, knowing that he did not understand much about these political matters. He believed it was best not to intervene unless absolutely necessary, as doing so might inadvertently cause trouble for Wang Yilin. He chuckled and said, "Hehe, I was just joking. How could I be that kind of person? Don't worry, Lao San!"

"Old Third, you are becoming more and more bureaucratic as you rise in rank. What do we need to worry about among brothers?" Huang Longfei said, already pulling out a check from his suit, and asked Wang Yilin, "Is there another charity event that you want me to lead the donations for? How much do you need?"

"Hehe, are you trying to make me feel pain? That's quite difficult. You send it over first, and I will select a portion of the investments with potential for development. One cannot only incur losses in business!" Huang Longfei said with a smile, already standing up. He glanced at his watch and said, "I have to leave as well, or I won't make it to tomorrow's meeting. You should also rest early!"

Alright, Second Brother, if you truly wish to enter the pharmaceutical industry, I will absolutely support you. Without saying anything else, with me around, I believe no one will dare to make things difficult for you. Wang Yilin saw that Huang Longfei was eager to pursue his request, so he also wanted to help Huang Longfei realize his aspirations. At this moment, he did not oppose Huang Longfei's ambitious plan, but he did not forget to add, "However, do not come to me for illegal activities; I do not support you in those matters."

Indeed, I haven't seen the elder brother for a while either, and I don't know what he has been busy with. Those involved in national defense always engage in very mysterious activities. There's nothing we can do; perhaps in some time, he will come to find us himself! Wang Yilin was also quite surprised. He originally had a few matters he wanted to discuss with Zhou Guohui, but he had been unable to get in touch with him. As the Prime Minister, it was not appropriate for him to inquire too much about military affairs, so he had been holding back from visiting Zhou Guohui's home. Seeing Huang Longfei looking a bit nervous, he quickly said: "Elder brother, we need not worry; he is very steady in his work. As for you, you must not spoil Niuniu like this in the future, otherwise, I won't be able to manage her." He originally had a few matters he wanted to discuss with Zhou Guohui, but he had been unable to get in touch with him. As the Prime Minister, it was not appropriate for him to inquire too much about military affairs, so he had been holding back from visiting Zhou Guohui's home. Seeing Huang Longfei looking a bit nervous, he quickly said: "Elder brother, we need not worry; he is very steady in his work. As for you, you must not spoil Niuniu like this in the future, otherwise, I won't be able to manage her."

Huang Longfei elegantly took out a piece of chewing gum and placed it in his mouth. This was a specially made chewing gum that could not be found on the market, primarily supplied for use by national leaders. Of course, Wang Yilin's family would certainly not be lacking in such items.