Kang Lixiu's Foul Mouth and Uninhibited Ways
Xu Enbo, who had been observing the situation with a detached eye, narrowed his eyes slightly when his father mentioned Yu Shiting.
Compared to the patriotic and conservative Xu Pingsheng, Xu Enbo, who had studied abroad, was more open-minded. Moreover, in Hong Kong, Chinese people doing shipping business were essentially competing with the Britain for food. Therefore, since taking over the family business, Xu Pingsheng always paid attention to maintaining a close relationship with the Britain. In fact, after the outbreak of the Korean War and the Hong Kong embargo, the Britain shipping business plummeted and the Chinese smuggling boomed. Xu Pingsheng helped the Britain find business for their empty ships docked at the pier.
Moreover, Xu Enbo was never satisfied with the status and wealth that the Xu Family had. He did not want to be a stable ruler who maintained the status quo after taking over the family business from Xu Pingsheng. In his eyes, he was still thinking about expanding the territory and making the Xu Family fleet even stronger.
If given the chance, Xu Pingsheng, a member of the Shanghai people's Boat Gang, would never miss the opportunity to bite off someone's throat.
He couldn't actively create such an opportunity, after all, he still had his father, Xu Pingsheng, above him. His father had always believed in making money through harmony in business, and he couldn't get past Xu Pingsheng's objection with this idea.
However, this time the Shanghai people went too far and angered Xu Pingsheng. Xu Enbo felt this was a good opportunity.
Xu Enbo understood his father far better than anyone else. In recent years, almost no one or nothing could make the old man show anger. Only this time, when Lei Yingdong's ocean liner was sunk, did he express his dissatisfaction.
Therefore, upon noticing the hint of dissatisfaction with the Shanghai Shipping Gang in Xu Pingsheng's words, Xu Enbo immediately interrupted:
"This time, those Shanghai really went too far. Business is done by people all over the world. If Father had wanted to wipe them out back then, they wouldn't have had the chance to gain a foothold in Hong Kong so quickly."
Xu Pingsheng nodded slightly. "In this life, I only have one saying: business is something that anyone can do. There's no reason for you to cut off your own path to wealth and squander your fortune. I plan to meet with Yu Shiting a talk. I believe he won't agree to me teaching his friends and relatives how to do business."
"Uncle Sheng, I don't want the money, I don't want the boat, I just want justice," Lei Yingdong said to Xu Pingsheng.
Since Xu Pingsheng had already gone this far, Lei Yingdong had no need to hold back any longer and should simply lay out his thoughts frankly.
He doesn't need money or a boat; what he needs now is justice. It sounds simple, but this word is most popular among businessmen because justice is the most difficult thing to define.
"You want me to stand up for you?" Xu Pingsheng looked at Lei Yingdong with a half-smile.
Lei Yingdong lowered his head slightly. "Uncle Sheng, I'm a Tanka boy. Before I came of age, I didn't even know what shoes were. I used to do business with sheer courage, but that doesn't mean I'm stupid. I know that in Hong Kong, if you want to expand your shipping business, you need your approval, even if you don't need Uncle Sheng. We all rely on Uncle Sheng name to make a living..."
"Young man, I've seen more pleasing flattery than yours," Xu Pingsheng interrupted Lei Yingdong, saying, "Fairness is too difficult to define. Just say it directly: I'm dissatisfied with how these people do things, and I'll put in a good word for you with them."
Lei Yingdong took a deep breath. "Uncle Sheng, I know you have to consider the entire shipping industry in Hong Kong. I, Lei Danzi, am already grateful for your honor in meeting me. As for how I want to handle this, I only have one thing to say: a ship is a ship, and a life is a life. If you are willing to speak up, I will be extremely grateful. If you don't speak up, I, Lei Danzi, cannot fail to give an explanation to my dead brothers, so that they will not rest in peace. That's it. I have nothing but my worthless life now. If you really push me to the limit, it wouldn't be surprising if I kidnapped Yu Shiting! Let him stay at home for the rest of his life if he dares!"
Lei Yingdong's subsequent words were actually spoken in anger. Of course, he would never kidnap Yu Shiting, because kidnapping Yu Shiting would mean he could never get out of prison cleanly again.
"Alright then, I'll arrange to meet with Yu Shiting to talk things over. I don't think he's that brainless as he seems." Xu Pingsheng looked at Lei Yingdong: "If he really is from Shanghai people, I won't stand idly by."
"Father, if you really want to inquire, perhaps I should first speak to the Britain Navy. Just a word from them will keep those Shanghai quiet for a few days..."
Xu Enbo spoke casually.
"What are you talking about? Our Xu Family are merchants. Don't have any other thoughts. Besides, at this time, you're in contact with the Britain all day long. Remember, the Britain are still fighting the China person in North Korea! Is it honorable for the Britain navy to help you kill China person?"
A flash of anger crossed Xu Pingsheng's face.
Xu Pingsheng's few words made Lei Yingdong and Chu Xiaoxin realize that Xu Family father and son were somewhat at odds over whether they were pro-China or pro- Britain.
This is a family matter for the Xu Family. Neither Lei Yingdong nor Chu Xiaoxin is in a good position or has the right to interfere. They can only stand aside silently.
Xu Pingsheng abruptly ended his conversation with his son, then turned to Lei Yingdong and said:
"Don't worry, I already know about your situation. I'm going to invite Yu Shiting out for tea and to watch the horse races. It's fine for them to make money, but to only think about making money for themselves while cutting off other people's livelihoods is going too far!"
Lei Yingdong humbly said, "Thank you Uncle Sheng."
Xu Pingsheng gave Lei Yingdong a deep look. "No need to thank me, it's just your bad luck, but their luck was even worse."
Chapter 450 Kang Lixiu's Swearing and Debonair Style
"Zeng Chunsheng, you little brat! Your brain is just a telephone receiver! I can't even read his mother's name! His mother is a scoundrel!" Yu Zhenzhong stormed into his father Yu Shiting's study, waved his hand at the old servant Yu Shiting A Xiang was serving Yu Shiting and massaging his legs, and only after the father and son were left in the study did he start cursing viciously.
Yu Shiting put his legs down, sat up straight, and frowned at his son. "You've studied abroad, yet you still spout such vulgarities! What kind of behavior is this!"
Yu Zhenzhong picked up a cup of warm Biluochun green tea from the study, and upon hearing his father's words, he merely hummed in response before bringing the tea to his lips.