Lu Qingshan took the thin telegram.

The lead type above is cold and clear.

"Aflatoxin levels were found to be seriously excessive in the mountain products supplied by the Hongshan County Food Factory to the province's foreign trade sector. The entire batch has been sealed off, and we will immediately pursue accountability and seek compensation."

He gripped the corner of the telegram, his fingertips applying slight pressure.

The batch of substandard goods that Lin Xiumei had acquired eventually exploded.

Guo Haipeng sighed heavily, snatched the telegram from Lu Qingshan's hand, and tossed it onto the table.

"Yu Bo, Yu Bo, you were wise all your life, but made a foolish mistake."

"To protect that good-for-nothing son, he's gotten himself into trouble too."

He shook his head, the schadenfreude on his face quickly fading away, replaced by a businessman's shrewdness.

"Let's not talk about him anymore, let's talk about our own things."

Guo Haipeng turned around, walked to an inconspicuous metal cabinet in the corner of the office, and took out a heavy bunch of keys.

"Click".

He opened the cabinet door and pulled out an old-fashioned black leather briefcase.

The suitcase didn't look big, but when he dragged it out, the muscles in his arms were taut, indicating that it was quite heavy.

"Bang."

The suitcase was placed heavily on the desk, stirring up a fine layer of dust.

Guo Haipeng wiped the sweat from his forehead, turned the combination lock on the suitcase, and after two crisp "clicks," he suddenly flung open the lid.

A rich, dazzling red instantly filled the entire suitcase.

A whole box full of "Great Unity".

The brand-new ten-yuan banknotes were neatly bundled into squares, stacked one after another, layer upon layer, filling the entire box so tightly that not a single gap could be seen.

The air in the office was filled with the fresh scent of ink.

Even Lu Qingshan, who had lived two lives, paused almost imperceptibly for a beat when he saw this scene.

Guo Haipeng was very satisfied with Lu Qingshan's reaction.

He patted the box, his voice carrying a sense of pride.

"Brother Qingshan, the goods you delivered this time are of even better quality than I expected, and they have completely solved my urgent problem."

"According to our contract, the initial payment plus our share of the net profit from this quarter's Hawthorn Appetizer Pills will total..."

He held up three fingers and gestured again.

"Ninety-three thousand eight hundred dollars!"

"It's all here, just take a look."

Lu Qingshan did not move.

He simply closed the lid of the box calmly and fastened the latch.

"Director Guo is generous and open-minded."

His voice was steady, showing no sign of being affected by the huge sum of money.

"I trust you regarding the amount of money."

"If you find this batch of goods easy to use, the next batch will only be faster and better."

Guo Haipeng was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.

He patted Lu Qingshan's shoulder forcefully, his eyes overflowing with admiration.

"Good! Good brother!"

"With your words, I, Guo Haipeng, feel at ease!"

"Come on, I've had the cafeteria prepare some food and drinks; we have to have a few drinks today!"

Lu Qingshan picked up the heavy leather suitcase and shook his head.

"No, Director Guo, the brothers are all tired, I have to take them back early."

"Next time you come, it'll be my treat."

……

Three Jiefang trucks, like three exhausted giants, silently slid into a wasteland on the outskirts of the provincial capital.

It was completely dark by then.

Lu Qingshan jumped off the lead car and placed the heavy suitcase on a cement block at the gas station.

"Scarface, call all the brothers over here."

"Yes, boss!"

Scarface Liu responded and ran to the two cars behind, calling everyone down.

Eleven men stood in a semicircle around Lu Qingshan and the cement block.

They all looked exhausted, their bodies still covered in mud and the chill of the mountain road, but their eyes shone with an alarming intensity as they stared intently at the black leather suitcase.

Lu Qingshan didn't waste any words.

In front of everyone, he opened the suitcase with a "click".

The box of money, illuminated by the truck's dim headlights, exuded a magical power that made hearts race.

"Those who came out with me this time are all brothers who risked their lives."

Lu Qingshan's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.

"On this trip, we braved the perilous Yanwang Slope and almost fell off a cliff."

"This money was earned with my life."

He reached into the box, grabbed a thick stack of "big unity" bills, and weighed them in his hand.

"I, Lu Qingshan, will never treat any brother who risks his life for me unfairly."

"Reward those who have made contributions!"

His gaze swept over every tense yet expectant face.

"This time, everyone will receive a prize of five hundred yuan!"

"Buzz—"

In that instant, everyone's mind went completely blank.

Five hundred dollars!

What does this mean?

These thugs who live on the edge of a knife, if they can save up a hundred or two hundred yuan a year, they're already considered lucky.

A regular worker in a state-owned factory earns only about thirty yuan a month.

Five hundred yuan, if you don't eat or drink, it will take you almost a year and a half to save up!

Now, just like that... I've got it?

"Boss...you...you're not mistaken, are you?"

A man stammered as he spoke, his voice trembling.

Lu Qingshan did not answer him.

He started counting the money right away, one stack, two stacks... fifty bills per stack. He counted out ten stacks, tied them together with a rubber band, and handed them to the first person.

"Take it."

The man stretched out his trembling hands and took the thick wad of money. It felt like he was taking a red-hot iron, which burned his palms until they went numb.

"Next."

Lu Qingshan continued distributing money without expression.

One by one.

Some of the men who received the money grinned foolishly, while others clutched the money, their eyes reddening.

This money can buy a new TV for the family, a few new outfits for my wife, and meat for the kids every meal!

This is a huge sum of money that could change a family's life!

Finally, it was Scarface Liu's turn.

Lu Qingshan took out two bundles of five hundred yuan each from the box, put them together into a thicker envelope, and stuffed it into his hand.

"You are a thousand."

Scarface Liu clutched the heavy envelope, his hands trembling.

"Boss, this...this is too much...I..."

"Take it."

Lu Qingshan interrupted him.

He took out another folded piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Scarface Liu.

"This is more important than money."

Scarface Liu took the note with a puzzled look and unfolded it.

There is only one line of text above.

"Hematology Department, Provincial People's Hospital, Director Liu Weiguo, phone number XXXXXX."

Scarface Liu stared at the words and froze.

His brother's illness...

It's a blood disease.

Over the years, he has spent all his wealth trying to prolong his brother's life, but the doctors in the county town have long said that the disease can only be treated if he goes to the provincial capital to see a specialist.

But how could a local thug like him possibly get to know the director of a major hospital in the provincial capital?

He thought he had no hope left in this life.

But now...

Lu Qingshan not only gave him enough money to save his life.

They even gave him a way to save his life!

Scarface Liu held the thin strip of paper, feeling as if it weighed a ton.

He looked up at Lu Qingshan, his lips trembling, unable to utter a single word.

The gruesome scar that ran from his forehead to his chin was trembling slightly.

He was just excited about the thousand yuan.

But this note was like a heavy hammer, shattering the hardest shell of his heart.

"Thump!"

Scarface Liu's knees buckled, and he knelt heavily on the cold ground.

"Boss!"

His voice was hoarse, tinged with suppressed sobs.

"You gave me this wretched life of Scarface Liu!"

"From now on, wherever you point, I'll lead my brothers to fight!"

"I would gladly die for it!"

Behind him, the ten men, equally overwhelmed by immense surprise and emotion, instantly understood what was happening when they saw this scene.

"Splash! Splash! Splash!"

Ten people knelt down on one knee in unison.

"I would gladly die for it!"

The roars combined, creating a painful sound in the silent night sky.

In their eyes, there was no longer greed and fear.

Rather, it is a kind of unwavering fanaticism and loyalty.

Looking at the fierce and powerful army kneeling before him, Lu Qingshan knew that his business empire had finally found its first solid foundation.

He stepped forward and personally helped Scarface Liu up.

"Get up. Kneeling is not allowed under my command, Lu Qingshan."

"Get up, everyone, let's go home."

……

The journey home was incredibly smooth.

The convoy traveled in a grand procession along the smooth national highway. The men inside, carrying huge sums of money, sang off-key songs at the top of their lungs, their morale at its peak.

The roar of the engine sounded full of high spirits.

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