Lu Feng was so happy that he jumped up when he heard that Yang Jian was willing to take him in.
However, Yang Jian did not intend to make him a subordinate. Because Hao Ge was recruiting, and Si Xi and others were injured and hospitalized, it was precisely when the Emperor Company was being formed and needed people, so Lu Feng was perfect.
If he didn't go to Hancheng, he could also stay at the Nanhu Club to deal cards. Song Jianmin was a gentle person and a bit timid.
Although Biao Biao and Liang Liang had some spirit and dared to fight, they needed someone to lead them and lacked the courage to act independently.
Lu Feng was clearly a troublemaker, defiant, and had a commanding presence. He even dared to beat someone like Wu Laizi. It was obvious that before Yang Jian entered, he was the boss of this cell. Such a person could lead a team to deal cards alone.
After this exchange, Yang Jian quickly became familiar with his other cellmates.
The middle-aged man had embezzled public funds to speculate in stocks and, unable to cover his losses, had surrendered himself. He would likely be sentenced to several years.
The other two had lost all their money gambling, maxed out their credit cards, and were brought in for mandatory execution after being sued. They were to be imprisoned for half a month.
One was a thief who was caught red-handed on a bus. A sentence of one to one and a half years was unavoidable.
The other three were external operatives for a gambling company, apprehended by plainclothes officers when the entire casino was raided. They were suspected of organizing gambling offenses and would likely be sentenced. According to their own estimates, they would receive at least six months of detention, as everyone who entered here had to study the law.
Yang Jian felt fortunate that he hadn't been caught when he was an operative, otherwise he would have been here long ago. The money earned in the casino was not easy to come by.
By dinner time, Lu Feng's behavior became even more solicitous. He bought the best meat dishes from the cafeteria for Yang Jian, and stuffed cigarettes and drinks from others into his arms.
This treatment made Yang Jian feel that life inside wasn't so unbearable.
"Brother Yang, those few people are Liu Ming's subordinates. The ones who beat your brother-in-law should be them," Lu Feng, sitting opposite Yang Jian, suddenly pointed behind him.
Yang Jian turned his head and saw three young men at two tables away looking over. Seeing Yang Jian looking at them, they immediately lowered their heads.
"Brother Yang, do you want me to find someone to deal with them? I know the bosses in their cell. As long as I say a word, they'll have a very difficult time inside." Lu Feng had completely accepted Yang Jian as his boss.
"No need. They were also acting under the command of Pan Wenbin and Liu Ming. Being here is also a form of punishment. I didn't know them before, and I don't harbor any hatred towards them. If it were outside, I would definitely not let them off."
As soon as Yang Jian finished speaking, those young men came over.
"President Yang, we apologize. We were involved in the case of beating your brother-in-law. We apologize to you here. Please be magnanimous and forgive us." The slightly older young man placed three packs of cigarettes on the table and bowed deeply.
In prison, cigarettes were the best currency, indicating some sincerity from these individuals.
Yang Jian glanced at the correctional officer not far away. Seeing that he wasn't paying attention, he asked, "Have you seen me before?"
"No, but we knew about you as soon as you came in. Only you could be valued by Brother Lu."
"Forget it. You were just doing jobs for Pan Wenbin and Liu Ming. Since you're here, I won't blame you anymore. You should be glad you were caught, because my original plan was to cripple all seven people who participated in the action that night."
"Thank you, President Yang, thank you, President Yang. We will reform ourselves properly inside." The young men bowed repeatedly again, which attracted the attention of everyone in the dining hall.
A correctional officer also walked over: "What's going on?"
"It's nothing, nothing. We ran into an acquaintance and came over to say hello." The three young men hurriedly returned to their seats.
The correctional officer glared at Yang Jian: "Don't cause trouble. No matter how powerful you are outside, once you're in here, you're a dragon that must coil and a tiger that must lie down. If you want to have a better life here, just reform yourself honestly. Use this time to reflect on your mistakes and strive to get out early."
Yang Jian ignored him and buried his head in his meal.
Three days later, at the Nanhu Club.
Under the coordination of Hu Zhenghua, Yu Feng and Old Gui sat down together to negotiate Wu Laizi's forgiveness of Yang Jian. Song Jianhao and Yang Hui were also present at the negotiation. Song Jianhao knew Old Gui from before, but they weren't close. Yang Hui originally disliked Yu Feng intensely, but to get her brother out as soon as possible, she had to greet Yu Feng with a smile. Old Gui had a lawyer with him.
"Director Gui, there's no need to discuss right and wrong. Let's get straight to the point. What conditions does Wu Laizi require to forgive Yang Jian?" Yu Feng was a decisive person, never beating around the bush in her words or actions.
Old Gui looked at her lecherously: "Director Yu, rumors outside say that Yang Jian has an unusual relationship with you. It seems to be true."
Yu Feng's face changed drastically: "Old Gui, don't talk nonsense. Yang Jian is like a younger brother to me. I'm married, so whatever you say doesn't matter. The clear will remain clear, but Yang Jian has never even dated a girlfriend. Saying things like this will ruin his reputation." Yang Hui, standing beside her, was trembling with anger. If she hadn't known that Old Gui was a scoundrel without principles, she would have turned hostile and cursed him immediately.
Song Jianhao quickly smoothed things over: "Director Gui, let's talk business. Yang Jian's sister is here. It's inappropriate to say such things."
"Alright, let Lawyer Zhang talk to you." Old Gui pointed to the middle-aged lawyer beside him. Lawyer Zhang took out a stack of materials from his briefcase and handed them to Yu Feng.
"Director Yu, according to the injury assessment by the People's Hospital, Chen Qingyuan, also known as Wu Laizi, suffered comminuted fractures of both arms, as well as burst fractures of his ribs and pelvis, and internal organ damage. He has been certified as a Grade Two minor injury. According to Article *** of the Criminal Law..."
"Stop. Don't talk to me about legal clauses. Just tell me directly, what conditions are needed for forgiveness?" Yu Feng didn't want to listen to the lawyer's rambling. The fact that Old Gui was here to negotiate meant he was willing to settle.
Old Gui chuckled: "Director Yu is indeed straightforward. Then let's talk about conditions. We've already looked into it. Yang Jian's family is from the countryside. Although he has a car, it was given to him by someone else, and they don't have much savings. So, we don't plan to ask his family for compensation."
As soon as these words were spoken, Yang Hui could hardly believe her ears. Was this gangster named Old Gui going to be so kind as to let her brother go without asking for any money?
Yu Feng, however, frowned: "Old Gui, don't beat around the bush. Just say it directly, what do you need me to do?"
"Director Yu is truly intelligent. Our request is very simple. You only need to give us the earthwork and sand and stone delivery for your family's development project in Nancheng. We will sign a contract at market prices, and there will be no loss for your family. It makes no difference whether you contract it to others or to us."
"Impossible. This matter is not up for discussion." Yu Feng refused without hesitation. The Yu family had finally escaped Pan Wenbin's control, and they didn't want to invite trouble again by getting entangled with people like Old Gui. The Yu family would always be the ones to suffer.