People in the Republic of China era began to rise from industry.

When Wang Shiliang left, he was in a very disheveled state.

It could be said that they fled in disarray.

As for the group of people in the conference room, especially those who had come from out of town, their gazes toward Lin Yi became complicated.

This leader seems a bit too aggressive.

It's one thing to mock Minister Kong, but to actually threaten him... what exactly is going on with that five million?

Just then, Wu Rongsheng spoke up: "Everyone has no objections to the several major tasks that need to be done after the association is established."

"But a snake cannot move without a head, and a bird cannot fly without wings."

“Each of the things our association needs to do requires someone to take the lead.”

"Therefore, the sooner the president is chosen, the better."

Without waiting for anyone else to speak, he was the first to declare, "I think Mr. Lin is the most suitable."

"It's not just the most suitable, this seat is only for Mr. Lin!"

Zhang Jingde, quick to shrewdness, spoke up before the other textile industry colleagues in Shanghai could: "The association was originally initiated by Mr. Lin."

"As you all just saw, the government is not happy to see us establish a joint association."

"I just want to ask one question: if the government really causes trouble, who can stand up straight and speak like Mr. Lin just now?"

Everyone nodded in agreement with what he said.

Regardless of whether Zhang Jingde is flattering Lin Yi or not.

Regardless of where Lin Yi got the confidence to be so disrespectful to Kong Yongzhi.

Similarly, there's no need to worry about the benefits Lin Yi will receive after becoming the chairman.

Not to mention that the other party directly took over two-thirds of the support fund.

The association's top priority after its establishment was to negotiate with the government on tariffs and safeguard the interests of the entire industry.

This is something that's bound to offend people.

Honestly, no one would dare to take that step.

So the matter became very simple, and a group of people readily supported it.

Those eager to prove themselves even boasted that they would go to great lengths to make connections for Lin Yi.

Lin Yi didn't refuse, but simply thanked him.

Finally, the inaugural meeting was scheduled for ten days later...

When Lin Yi told Wang Shiliang that he was about to lose his temper, he wasn't joking.

The reason there was no movement in the previous two days was mainly because his focus was on the United States, across the ocean.

It's simply impossible for an ordinary American company to have the US embassy intervene and negotiate directly with Nanjing.

However, if someone at a higher level speaks up for Fengyun Investment, then it's a different story.

Although Harry Truman had been successfully elected as a senator, Lin Yi did not use him in this matter.

Instead, they asked the Pengust family for help.

Harry Truman is still too weak and still needs the support of the Pengust family.

Lin Yi didn't want to expose his close relationship with Harry Truman over this matter, as that would only make the Pengust family scrutinize the agent they had just promoted.

Not worth the candle.

After taking a detour, the order was relayed through the ranks.

When the Nanjing embassy received the news and sent an official letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nationalist government, Wang Shiliang, who had been humiliated in Shanghai, happened to slink into Kong Yongzhi's office.

"Lin Yi?!"

Upon hearing that Lin Yi was among those causing trouble, Kong Yongzhi's eyes widened in surprise.

"it's him."

"At the time, a group of people were in the conference room of Dahua Textile Factory, and this guy was sitting in the head seat."

"Judging from the situation, he was probably the one who started this!"

Wang Shiliang said indignantly, "Minister, this guy doesn't respect you at all."

As he spoke, he embellished his account of being jointly tried by three judges.

The situation became much more complicated in his account.

They talked about how they argued with the other party, how they slammed their fists on the table, and how they patiently and earnestly explained profound principles.

Discuss the various benefits of having the Industrial Department guide the association's operations.

But the other party was unmoved and even threatened to go berserk and faint if they didn't return the five million.

Only then did he turn and leave.

Having shamelessly flattered himself, Wang Shiliang said angrily, "Minister, these people are too ungrateful and must be severely punished!"

After listening to his spittle flying as he finished speaking, Kong Yongzhi did not rush to speak.

Instead, he paced back and forth, deep in thought.

He got angry when he lost face.

But what concerned him even more was, if this association was initiated by Lin Yi, what were his intentions?

The fact that he developed special steel technology without any warning is enough to show that this guy is a capable person.

The fact that he even thought of using the method of registering a company in the United States to deal with himself further proves how quick-witted this guy is.

A person who is capable and intelligent... such a person must have big ambitions when doing anything, especially something big.

His mind raced, and Kong Yongzhi came up with several conjectures.

How to better sell his textile production line?

It doesn't make sense.

Fenghua's textile production lines are currently in short supply, and manufacturers in China are able to place orders.

As for foreign businessmen who came to visit, they were all directly refused.

Even one of his Japanese friends came to him for help with this matter.

He couldn't admit that he had a rift with Lin Yi, so he could only make things worse.

However, it took a lot of effort to negotiate with Yu Xingmin of Wynn Resorts to resell a production line to a friend in Japan.

It was also done out of personal favor.

Since the product is easy to sell, there's no need for Lin Yi, the owner, to promote it.

Is it to monopolize the upstream supply chain, like his wife, and set up a finished fabric sales company to make a profit through intermediaries?

Thinking about this, he narrowed his eyes, realizing that it made some sense.

Just as he was about to ask Wang Shiliang what other news he had heard during his trip to Shanghai, the phone on his desk rang.

Upon answering, I learned it was Luo Renjun, the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

After exchanging a few polite words, Kong Yongzhi listened to Luo Renjun across from him talk about the official letter from the US embassy, ​​and then looked surprised: "What, you want us to explain the unfair treatment Fengyun Investment received?"

"Yes, it's very urgent. Consul Stevenson delivered it personally, and he's waiting for my reply in the meeting room now."

"My Minister Kong, what exactly is going on?"

"Judging from the situation, if this isn't handled properly, it could escalate into a diplomatic dispute!"

Luo Renjun on the other end sounded very anxious.

Kong Yongzhi, however, looked completely bewildered.

Such a trivial matter actually prompted the US embassy to issue an official letter to advocate for a single company?

Damn it, what's the background of this kid surnamed Lin?

How could such a huge storm be stirred up?!

"Hello, Minister Kong?"

Hearing the urging voice on the phone, Kong Yongzhi snapped out of his reverie.

“Brother Ren Jun, this matter is very complicated.”

"It's not something that can be explained in a short time."

“Tell Stevenson that I will personally visit Mr. Jensen later to explain this to him.”

"Okay, then that's my reply to Stevenson."

After hanging up the phone, Kong Yongzhi's brows were furrowed.

His gaze also became extremely serious.

Although I still don't know what connections Lin Yi has in the United States, one thing is certain: I underestimated him before.

With such strong connections, this company first built new textile production lines domestically, and now it's forming an industry association... Controlling costs and securing supply chains, this guy is aiming for the US market!