Gao Wuming: From Dockworker to Physical Achievement

"President Zhao made a smart choice."

Chen Yi smiled and said, "I wonder what Chairman Zhao's offer is. I hope Chairman Zhao will not show favoritism and that the price he gives me is not the same as the price he gives to Iron Body Martial Arts School."

Zhao Jin said helplessly, "The price we negotiated with the Iron Body Martial Arts School is forty copper coins a day for a laborer."

Chen Yi asked, "What price did the Chamber of Commerce get from the foreigners?"

Zhao Jin said, "The price the foreigners offered was actually only fifty copper coins, which is already a very favorable price from us."

Chen Yi said, "The workers of other ethnicities should receive far more than fifty copper coins."

"The laborers of Da Xuan are naturally incomparable to those of other ethnic groups," Zhao Jin shook his head.

Chen Yi said, "Why does Chairman Zhao say that? Does he mean that we people of Da Xuan are not human? Do we all do the same kind of work?"

Zhao Jin didn't say anything more.

It wasn't that I agreed with what Chen Yi said, but rather that I felt Chen Yi's thinking was too simplistic, which was somewhat inconsistent with the wisdom he had previously displayed.

The people of Daxuan were inherently inferior to other ethnic groups.

Chen Yi didn't say anything more.

Talking won't change these people's weakness.

"There are over 300 laborers at the southern dock. They earn a total of 130 silver dollars a day, which is 3,900 a month. Can Chairman Zhao give it to me now?" Chen Yi asked.

Zhao Jin said, "This month's money has already been given to the Iron Body Martial Arts School..."

Before he could finish speaking, Chen Yi interrupted him.

"President Zhao, isn't that a matter between the Chamber of Commerce and the Iron Body Martial Arts School? What does it have to do with me?"

"Does Chairman Zhao intend to withhold payment? Or will he owe me money?"

Chen Yi squinted as he scanned the members of the Chamber of Commerce.

"I hate it more than anything else in my life to be owed something. If anyone dares to owe me something, I will beat them to death."

That madman.

Zhao Jin cursed under his breath.

But Chen Yi is a man of such talent, a clever and powerful madman.

And it was the person he least wanted to offend.

Moreover, for the Chamber of Commerce, three or four thousand silver dollars is not a lot.

"You're joking. The money will be delivered right away. I don't even know how to address you yet."

"Chen Yi".

"Hehe, that must be Master Chen. Quickly bring Master Chen the silver dollars."

Before long, someone came over carrying a heavy box.

Chen Yi waved his hand.

Qin Tianqi immediately understood and stepped forward to open the box.

Inside were rows of neatly stacked silver dollars, and of course, quite a few copper coins, used to pay the laborers their wages.

Qin Tianqi swallowed hard; he had never seen so many silver dollars, even before his family fell on hard times.

"Count them, make sure there aren't any missing," Chen Yi said.

Qin Tianqi immediately began to take inventory.

This scene, reminiscent of a street vendor fearing that customers would shortchange them, made Zhao Jin's face darken.

A mere few thousand dollars, just for the business at the southern dock.

The prestigious Tianhai Chamber of Commerce wouldn't be complete without you.

However, with the heads of the Iron Body Martial Arts School's martial arts masters still displayed on the floor of the Chamber of Commerce's hall, no one dared to complain.

After Qin Tianqi finished counting, he nodded to Chen Yi.

Chen Yi then smiled and said, "President Zhao is an honest man. It was a pleasure working with you. I'll take my leave now."

Having said that, he picked up the box and strode out of the Chamber of Commerce.

It wasn't until Chen Yi left the Chamber of Commerce that Zhao Jincai's face darkened as he said, "Investigate him for me. Find out where this guy came from."

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Chen Yi placed the box on the floor and looked at the laborers who were moving and unloading goods, feeling quite emotional.

Just a week ago, he was one of these laborers, working from morning till night every day, barely earning a few copper coins.

I never expected that I would suddenly have several thousand dollars in my hands.

Aside from the wages he had to give to the laborers, he could earn as much as 2,300 silver dollars a month.

Indeed, the most lucrative thing in the world is to have others make money for you.

"Four-Eyes, go among these laborers and see if there's anyone willing to work for me," Chen Yi said.

He couldn't stay at the dock every day, so naturally someone needed to be the foreman.

Furthermore, there are many things in the future that I will not be able to do personally.

Therefore, it is necessary to select the right people.

This is the best time.

Although he is now in charge, it is clear to everyone that the Iron Body Martial Arts School will not let this go easily.

A "smart person" would never be willing to do anything for Chen Yi at this time.

They might get caught in the crossfire and incur the wrath of the Iron Body Martial Arts School.

What Chen Yi needs are people who dare to act even in times like these.

Such people, regardless of whether they clearly understand the situation or are willing to take a gamble.

They still couldn't see the situation clearly; they only had reckless courage.

But the bones will never soften.

He likes tough guys.

"No problem, Mr. Yi, I'll go find someone right away."

Qin Tianqi immediately walked towards the laborers.

On the cargo ship, the laborers were unloading cargo while discussing what had happened at the dock that day.

"That Chen Yi, he didn't know the rules when he first came to the docks, I was the one who showed him around. I never thought he'd become successful and then forget about me, really..."

"What do you mean by 'prosperous'? He offended a martial arts school. What use is he if the school retaliates? Does he have three heads and six arms?"

"That's right, we'd better stay away from him to avoid getting blood on us if something happens."

The laborers chatted amongst themselves, making Chen Yi the subject of their conversation.

Although Chen Yi killed the Iron Body Martial Arts School's martial arts master on the spot, they had become quite close in private, as many of them had worked with Chen Yi before.

Therefore, when they talked about it, there was no restraint, and they even had a bit of pontificating.

Only one young man remained silent.

"Chengzi, why aren't you saying anything?" His coworkers, who often worked with him, felt that the young man was acting strangely today.

The young man didn't want to say much, but since someone asked him, he glanced around at the laborers and, seeing their mocking faces, said unhappily:

"Don't forget, the people from the Iron Body Martial Arts School were only paid thirteen copper coins before. Now that Master Yi is here, the wages have increased to sixteen, and yet you're saying these things. You're all heartless wolves."

The young man's words immediately made the faces of the surrounding laborers turn ugly.

Nobody likes to be criticized, even if the criticism is true.

"Li Cheng, you're licking people's asses, do you think anyone can hear you? Anyway, you won't be able to cause trouble for long. Once the martial arts instructors from the Iron Body Martial Arts School arrive, this so-called Master Yi will be nothing but a dead dog."

"Don't think you're so morally superior. Anyone can talk a good game."

Someone said with a sneer.

Li Cheng didn't say anything more; there was no point in talking to someone he didn't agree with.

Just then, someone walked over and asked, "What's going on? Why are you arguing?"

The laborer, who had just been sneering, suddenly became respectful and said, "Master Qin."

It was Qin Tianqi who walked over.

"No, I can't accept that title. Master Yi is the real master," Qin Tianqi said, waving his hand.

"That's Brother Qin," the man said obsequiously.

"Brother Qin? That's not bad."

Qin Tianqi nodded, accepting the title.

He then looked the speaker up and down and said, "It seems you have great respect for Master Yi?"