The Two Heroes of the Ye Family

As the saying goes, money makes the world go round and big rewards always bring out brave men. This principle is also applicable to the present day.

Through his connections as an overseas Chinese student, Ye Mingyu contacted an associate professor of media at Columbia University.

The associate professor's surname is Gu. He is from Jiangxia and came to the United States to study 20 years ago.

After studying, working and living in the United States for so many years, he felt confused about his life.

Our motherland is still in civil war. If I go back to see my relatives, my personal safety cannot be guaranteed.

I want to go back but I'm worried that my talents will be wasted.

I have to support my family and for the sake of a few dollars, I have to give up my ambitions.

This is probably the helplessness of middle-aged men.

In a cafe in a StarWorld Hotel in New York, Ye Xiaoyang met Professor Gu, who was dressed simply.

After the two sat down, the waiter brought two cups of coffee and a fruit plate as requested.

After the waiter left, Ye Xiaoyang spoke first:

"Professor Gu, nice to meet you!"

"Mr. Ye, you're too polite!"

"Are all Professor Gu's relatives in the United States?"

Professor Gu showed a helpless expression and said softly:

"Hey! There are only five of us in my family here, my parents and other relatives are all in China.

There is no way to know whether they are alive or dead."

Ye Xiaoyang could understand the other person's feelings. It was human nature to worry about the safety of relatives.

"When our country is weak, ordinary people have a hard time living. As the children of China, we should do something for our motherland."

Professor Gu nodded, agreeing deeply.

During these years of living in the United States, he always felt like a dependent.

But he is just an ordinary citizen, and he can't even protect his own family, let alone others.

"Mr. Ye, can you tell me what you think?"

"How much do you want to hear?"

Ye Xiaoyang's question suddenly made Professor Gu silent. He was thinking about what the other party meant.

After a while, Professor Gu raised his head and said:

"Mr. Ye, go ahead and say it. I will accept the punishment for leaking your privacy."

Ye Xiaoyang waved his hand and said softly:

"I am a layman in the media industry and don't know how it operates, but the media group must serve China and me.

News must be factual, but also political.”

Professor Gu nodded. This request was within his expectations. It was the normal thinking of a Chinese with a conscience.

He is not so foolish as to think that rich people investing in the media only care about objectivity, fairness and truthful reporting.

"Mr. Ye, if the media group wants to guide world public opinion, the price it will pay will be high."

“Of course, I’m roughly aware of this situation.

Just like a few years ago, after the Japanese devils occupied most of China's land, the price paid for speaking out for justice was extremely high.

Sometimes, they may come face to face with death.”

Professor Gu was not polite and asked directly:

"The methods of political persecution are extremely cruel. Does Mr. Ye have any corresponding strategies in mind?"

Ye Xiaoyang nodded and said firmly:

"Relatives of the core members of the media group can choose to settle in Hong Kong, where I will be responsible for their safety.

Normally, if the staff of the media group feel that their safety is threatened, they will report it directly.

In the city where the media group sets up a branch, I will secretly arrange security personnel in that city.

Specially designed to solve the worries of media groups.

If the other party uses underworld methods to harm the staff of the media group, security personnel will take action.

In the event that a member of the media group’s staff is injured, all expenses will be borne by the group.

At the same time, our security personnel will investigate this underworld organization in detail.

Generally speaking, within three months, we will completely eliminate this mafia organization and leave no one alive."

"Leaving no one alive? Isn't that a bit cruel?"

"Cruel? I don't think so. If you don't remove the roots, they will grow again in the spring breeze. Killing the chicken to scare the monkey is the only way to deter the evildoers.

From now on, the safety of all staff of our media group can be guaranteed."

Professor Gu was shocked by Ye Xiaoyang's idea. He didn't expect that such a gentle and refined man could be so domineering in his actions.

If you think about it carefully, it seems to be like this: a kind person is often bullied, and a weak horse is often ridden."

Ye Xiaoyang then added:

"If you don't believe me, you can tell me your enemy right now, and I will immediately arrange for someone to deal with your enemy.

The extent of the treatment is up to you.”

Ye Xiaoyang’s words shocked Professor Gu again. No wonder he was so ambitious. This was because he had strong personal abilities.

There is currently a civil war between the two parties in China, which shows that Ye Xiaoyang is not controlled by either side.

Since that’s not the case, then he didn’t rely on any external forces, which only means that he is awesome.

Professor Gu was lost in thought when Ye Xiaoyang continued:

"Professor Gu, have you heard of the Jiangnan town in San Francisco?"

"Of course, there is no Chinese in the United States who doesn't know about Jiangnan Town."

“This is an industry I created.”

"Mr. Ye doesn't seem to be that old. If you hadn't told me, I really wouldn't have imagined it.

No wonder our ancestors said that ambition is not limited by age. Now I have truly experienced it.

Thank you for sharing this with me, Mr. Ye.”

"Professor Gu, you're welcome."

Professor Gu waved his hand and said seriously:

"In the United States, every Chinese who has their motherland in their hearts will say thank you to you.

If every Chinese person has a broad mind like yours, how dare the great powers bully and oppress us?

As Professor Gu spoke, he clenched his fists and was very excited.

"Professor Gu, thank you for your praise. I, Ye, only make a little money on a daily basis, and for everything else, I have to rely on you, my fellow countrymen."

This is Ye Xiaoyang's attitude. We must respect our compatriots who are talented and have China in their hearts.

In just a short while, Professor Gu had made up his mind that the character of the Ye family was beyond doubt.

If the other party invites you so kindly, you should be grateful.

"Mr. Ye, I want to work with you."

Professor Gu spoke very sincerely.

Ye Xiaoyang could naturally hear the sincerity in Professor Gu's tone, which made him very happy.

"a man of his words."

"a man of his words."

Ye Xiaoyang looked at Professor Gu and asked:

"Professor Gu, what are your salary requirements?"

"It's just about the same as my current income."

"So how much is Professor Gu's current annual income?"

"The annual salary is about $20,000."

Ye Xiaoyang had not investigated the salary of associate professors at Columbia University, as it was meaningless to him.

As long as they are truly talented, he will never treat them unfairly in terms of treatment.

"The media group is just starting up, so we're temporarily giving Professor Gu an annual salary of $200,000 after tax.

When our media group becomes bigger and stronger, 5% of the annual profit will belong to Professor Gu personally.

However, you will be responsible for the tax yourself.”

"Mr. Ye, this is too much. You don't need so much money at all."

Ye Xiaoyang waved his hand and said:

"Professor Gu is worthy of this amount. In addition, I will personally give you a villa on Xiangjiang Island.

The villas on Xiangjiang Island are currently under construction and will be available for occupancy in half a year.

By then, more than half of the people in Jiangnan Town will have moved to Xiangjiang Island, and Xiangjiang Island will become the Ye family's headquarters."

"I heard there are a lot of factories in Jiangnan Town. Are they also going to be moved to Xiangjiang Island?"

“Hong Kong will copy the factories here, and within ten years, the factories in Jiangnan Town will be closed.

Some residents of Jiangnan towns were relocated to Xiangjiang."

Professor Gu naturally understood the meaning of Ye Xiaoyang's words.

The funds mobilized for this migration are enormous, and the Ye family's style of doing things is indeed that of a wealthy family.

"Does Mr. Ye have any instructions for the media group?"

"You are responsible for how the specific work is carried out. The purpose has been stated, and the rest is to provide resources.

The current plan is to invest $50 million to $100 million to establish a media group, and we are willing to accept no profit within ten years."

Investing such a huge amount of money, they are preparing to work as espionage agents!

At this moment, Professor Gu was filled with passion. Working in industry was indeed more exciting than being a professor.

"Mr. Ye, are you planning to use this much money to buy related companies?"

“This is up to Professor Gu to decide. It can be either to create a new company or to purchase an existing one.

However, the media group’s headquarters must be located on Hong Kong Island.”

Professor Gu nodded in agreement; he himself shared the same idea, to be based in Hong Kong but look to the whole world.

Hong Kong is currently controlled by the British Empire and is only separated from mainland China by a river.

"Understood. Does Mr. Ye have any requirements for the order in which media branches should be established?"

"The Japanese Empire, the German Empire, the British Empire, the American Empire, and the French Empire take precedence.

The decision on other countries will be made by the media group, and I will not interfere. The branches must be reported after they are set up.

I will arrange for the corresponding dark forces to set up a branch in the country or city where your branch is located."

"Mr. Ye, I understand! I'll submit a development blueprint for the media group to you within two weeks."

"Okay, I look forward to your blueprint."

"Mr. Ye, do you have anything else to explain?"

"Professor Gu, please wait a moment."

Professor Gu, who was about to stand up, had to continue sitting. After a while, Ye Xiaoyang took out two bundles of US dollars from his briefcase.

Put it directly in front of Professor Gu.

"There's an old Chinese saying that an emperor doesn't need hungry soldiers. This is your resettlement allowance, please don't refuse."

Professor Gu knew how much money the two bundles of US dollars were worth at a glance. Although he was not rich, he had some knowledge.

"Mr. Ye, our Chinese ancestors left us an old saying: No merit, no reward.

Now I haven't done anything, how can I feel comfortable taking Mr. Ye's money?"

Ye Xiaoyang looked at Professor Gu and his favorability towards him instantly increased significantly.

"Professor Gu, there's no need to refuse. This is a gift from Mr. Ye. It has nothing to do with work."

Having said that, Professor Gu didn't act pretentiously and simply picked up the two bundles of money and put them into his bag.

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