Qin Siyang calmly asked what he stood to gain, making Gu Yunpeng frown slightly.
"Vice President Qin, we're all working to advance the Zhao Merchants' Association. Once it grows, we'll both have stronger backing and be able to improve our own strength. Why quibble over personal gains and losses?"
Qin Siyang glanced at the plain-looking Gu Yunpeng and said nothing.
Although the guy wasn't particularly likable, Qin Siyang couldn't blame him for saying that.
After all, Gu Yunpeng didn't know that these so-called Crystal Coins were a way to use Qin Siyang's private assets to create a win-win for the Zhao Merchants' Association and the United Government.
The Zhao Merchants' Association wasn't the Qin Family Merchants' Association. Even if their interests were aligned, that didn't mean they could keep fleecing one person.
This conflict of interest had to be resolved, so Qin Siyang brought it up bluntly.
"Director Zhao, why don't you answer that? What do I get out of this?"
Before Zhao Longfei or Zhao Sifang could speak, Gu Yunpeng voiced his displeasure.
"Qin Siyang, I keep personal and professional matters separate. You saved my life, and you're a loyal friend. I respect you deeply. If you ever need my help, I'll give you my full support!"
"But you're the vice president of the Zhao Merchants' Association, not the leader of our little group of two or three friends. With so much at stake, it's one thing not to actively help, but why hold us back at such a critical moment? The way you're acting, it's as if the Crimson Crystal we're using to make Crystal Coins belongs to you..."
"It does." Qin Siyang gave Gu Yunpeng an indifferent glance.
"Huh?" Gu Yunpeng froze, unable to follow what Qin Siyang had just said. "What did you say belongs to