Meeting, Old Yao
After bidding farewell to the Good Night, Lin Yu returned home.
After quickly eating a couple of bites of noodles and going to bed, Lin Yu woke up the next day, changed into the identity of "Old Yao," and took out his phone to contact the Tycoon.
Today was supposed to be the day for the "Jiang'an Hall" cadres to hold a meeting, but after yesterday, the Tycoon paid even more attention to "Old Yao".
Early in the morning, Lin Yu received a notification on Old Yao's phone and saw the message from "The Tycoon".
[Harmony brings wealth: Brother, don't forget today's meeting—it's your first time attending. Send me your location, and I'll have the driver pick you up.]
Lin Yu looked at the Tycoon's information and thought for a moment.
He changed his location to a hotel two kilometers away from his home, and then went out to head there.
[Old Yao: Thank you so much, Boss! It's really kind of you to personally send a driver to pick me up!]
Wearing Old Yao's face, I waited at the hotel entrance for a short while before a black luxury sedan pulled up.
The car door opened automatically, and the Tycoon, dressed in a bright blue suit, sat inside, smiling and greeting Lin Yu.
"Old Yao, get in the car!"
Lin Yu immediately adopted a flattered expression.
"Boss, didn't you say you'd send a driver? Why did you come to pick me up yourself?"
The Tycoon's face broke into a nonchalant expression. "I only have one driver, so I still have to attend the meeting, right?"
"How could I possibly ride in the same car as you, especially since we're going to a meeting today? What will the other guys in the gang think?"
Lin Yu deliberately feigned a somewhat troubled expression.
"Don't worry, the atmosphere in our 'Jiang'an Hall' is just like that, like family. We're all good brothers in the same organization. Even if I'm the leader of this organization, it doesn't mean I'm necessarily more noble than anyone else!"
"Besides, you have immense potential and are a talent I have high hopes for. You've made several significant contributions to the organization. Who would dare to have a problem with you? If there's anyone with a narrow mind in our 'Jiang'an Hall,' I'll be the first to fire them!"
Tycoon spoke, Lin Yu nodded cautiously this time and got into the car.
Then, the car door closed, the car slowly started moving, and Lin Yu cautiously spoke.
"Boss, forgive my ignorance, but I'm not really sure what significant contributions I've made to our 'Jiang'an Hall'..."
Does thwarting the "Marauders '" plot count? Does assisting in the establishment of "Order" count?
Lin Yu looked surprised. "Those... those are all thanks to 'May May'!"
"But you also contributed. Everyone has their own strengths, and you helped by connecting various parties and coordinating information, which is also a contribution," the Tycoon put his arm around Lin Yu's shoulder. "You can see that my family is in business—so I know very well that connections are a kind of ability."
"Although I have some close friends with 'Order,' it's even better now that you've established several more connections—besides, I guess you don't only have 'May May' as a friend with some influence, right?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yu looked embarrassed and said, "Well... I do know quite a few people, but many of them aren't exactly respectable..."
The Tycoon laughed heartily again, "I know, they're just those people removed from the 'Big Three' organizations... It's alright, although we have deep cooperation with 'Order,' we are not 'Order' after all."
"I won't interfere in your personal relationships... Besides—we might need these people someday!"
Tycoon spoke, Lin Yu nodded in agreement.
"Understood, Boss... If you ever need these people in the future, just come to me!"
Soon, the car slowly came to a stop.
Lin Yu looked out the car window at the magnificent and luxurious hotel lobby, somewhat surprised.
"I thought we'd be having a meeting in your restaurant..."
"Hey, I live there as a personal hobby. That place is remote and dilapidated. I already make it hard enough for the brothers who come to me to report or discuss business," the Tycoon waved his hand. "If we really had to squeeze into a place like that for meetings, even if the brothers didn't say anything, I, as the Boss, would feel bad!"
He then added, "Anyway, this is my family's property, so I don't pay for my meals; they're all on the tab."
Hearing the Tycoon say that, Lin Yu glanced at the hotel again.
It is indeed a property under the Qingsheng Group, owned by Tycoon. Although the Qingsheng Group is primarily a food processing company, it also has some Entities businesses similar to hotels.
However, Lin Yu still pretended to be very surprised.
"This is... one of your family's properties?"
"Boss, what exactly does your family do?"
After all, at least under the identity of "Old Yao," he should be completely unaware of the Tycoon.
The Tycoon waved his hand. "My father is capable, and my elder brother is helpful; we've managed to build up a small fortune..."
The car door opened, Tycoon led Lin Yu out of the car.
"Vice Chairman, this way please."
Without the Tycoon saying anything, the hotel staff proactively came forward and led the Tycoon and Lin Yu to a private room.
This was clearly the most luxurious private room in the entire hotel. After pushing open the door and entering, the table was already full of members of "Jiang'an Hall".
Lin Yu quickly counted; there were twenty-two people in total.
"Eight Fragrance Master, eight protectors, two Deputy Hall Masters... and four others, like me, who are currently without official positions but are very key figures."
In his mind, Lin Yu compared the organizational structure of "Jiang'an Tang" with a strong Jianghu atmosphere, and roughly reviewed the identities of these people.
These people should also be almost all the Player in "Jiang'an Hall" who have "Tier Advancement" - a total of five "Tier 2" and seventeen "Tier 1".
This made Lin Yu, who had been dealing with many high-level Player recently, immediately think, "This organization seems pretty weak."
But Lin Yu quickly realized what was going on.
"Jiang'an Hall" is already considered very strong among local organizations. Five "Tier 2" Player, who seem to be senior "Tier 2" Player, would be a force to be reckoned with in any city or organization.
If they appear in a [Instance], they'll be worshipped by a bunch of ordinary Player and regarded as the key to clearing the dungeon!
Not to mention...
"My current identity is 'Old Yao,' just a 'Tier 1' 'thief,' so I need to be mindful of my place!"
Thinking of this, Lin Yu revealed a warm and friendly expression.
"Brothers, thank you for waiting."
As he spoke, the Tycoon leisurely walked to the head seat and sat down.
Lin Yu did not sit down immediately, but first greeted the members of "Jiang'an Hall" present.
"Hello everyone, nice to meet you all. I'm 'Old Yao,' who recently joined the team!"
"I hope you'll all look out for me in the organization from now on!"