Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Needless to say, with money paving the way, plus Ma Degui's silver tongue...

He actually helped streamline many processes, gradually improving the overall efficiency and productivity of Neon Precision.

This gives them a huge advantage in competition with companies from Europe and the United States.

Therefore, Ma Degui's importance is self-evident.

With his elevated status, Ma Degui's attitude towards Nakano Yamao also changed significantly.

They used to be like dogs in front of me, but now they ride on their master's head.

How could the proud Nakano Yamao possibly accept such a fact?

The fact that the company valued someone so much, someone utterly undignified and of low character, greatly angered Nakano Yamao.

But he couldn't accuse the company of doing anything wrong.

But that doesn't mean he can't use some underhanded tactics.

When Nakano Yamao learned that Ma Degui was going to settle accounts with Yang Jianguo, he knew that his chance had come.

Ma Degui clearly did not realize the benefits and importance that contract manufacturers brought to the company.

If he becomes an obstacle to cooperation, the company will not hesitate to discard him.

At that time, Nakano Yamao can take his place and directly connect with the mainland...

Therefore, he has been studying Chinese diligently.

From the very first day he arrived in mainland China, he hired a full-time Chinese language teacher for himself.

Nakano Yamao has his own ambitions.

With the mainland factory becoming increasingly important, the company plans to deepen its cooperation with the mainland in the future.

They also established new positions in mainland China, making them a key target for support and attention.

Nakano Yamao hopes that this crisis will bring him new opportunities.

Given his qualifications, it would be difficult for him to take on such an important position in the future.

But if Ma Degui messes things up, he will be the one to resolve the crisis and ensure the company gets through it safely.

With such experience and achievements, one can then establish connections with the mainland government and maintain good personal relationships.

What Nakano Yamao wants, he may not necessarily be unable to obtain.

Chapter 371 Nobody is easy to deal with, inside and outside the door

As soon as Yang Jianguo arrived home, Ma Degui came to his door.

Carrying two small seafood boxes, they were incredibly enthusiastic.

"Director Yang, you have made a technological breakthrough, but it will take several more years for production to catch up."

"I consider you one of my own, and I'll be frank with you, the company has been researching the third-generation technology for quite some time now..."

Ma Degui did arrive, but instead of interrogating Yang Jianguo as expected, he had a heart-to-heart talk with him.

When the guests left, both host and guests had a pleasant time.

Why did Ma Degui change his mind? Because he suddenly had a flash of inspiration and figured it out.

What I am now is the head of the mainland.

What enabled this was the cooperation between Seiko and mainland companies, this bridge.

If this bridge is gone, who will suffer the most?

No need to ask, it's definitely him!

To dismantle your own bridge and make life unbearable for yourself—what kind of serious illness would drive someone to do that?

Once Ma Degui understood the relationship involved, he immediately became unsettled.

Then I thought about why Nakano Yamao would support me in this matter.

Upon further reflection, Ma Degui broke out in a cold sweat.

Damn it, I almost fell for that son of a bitch's trick.

Those damn Japanese devils are all bad, Grandma Li...

Once Ma Degui understood the intricacies of the situation, he knew what he had to do.

Strengthening the connection with Yang Jianguo means not only avoiding using the "big and small yellow croakers" tactic to control him, but also ensuring he is well-fed and appeased.

Only with Yang Jianguo in this position can the cooperation remain as it is to the greatest extent possible.

As long as things remain the same, you won't lose your wealth and status.

Yang Jianguo figured these things out himself after seeing Ma Degui off.

Cheng, who rose from a lackey to become the head of mainland China and the agent for Neon Seiko, is clearly no fool.

I used to think that Ma Degui was destined to be a traitor.

Now, I realize I underestimated him a bit.

Whether someone is a traitor or not is just talk; it didn't happen.

He was powerful enough that even if he had the idea, he wouldn't have the guts.

They are weak and pitiful, and anyone can come up and bully them. There are more than just one or two dogs who run to cling to someone's leg.

Therefore, Yang Jianguo felt there was no need to dwell on this point.

Dogs need to be trained; you need skills and ability.

Whether they're docile or snarling, as long as you're strong enough, slap them twice when they try to bare their teeth at you.

Make him understand that a dog is a dog.

Naturally, this dog can be trained into a good dog.

Good dog, usable!

The anticipated backlash and upheaval did not occur, and the contract factory remained as calm as ever.

Production, loading, transshipment, port entry, and boarding.

Nakano Yamao waited for almost half a month, by which time the novelty of the technological breakthroughs and innovations in the news had worn off.

Nothing he expected happened, and even Ma Degui disappeared.

Sitting by the window on the second floor of the teahouse, Nakano Yamao sipped his tea, squinting as he pondered the changes within.

Why did Ma Degui give up, or did the two sides reach some new agreement?

Or did the Ministry of Works or Yang Jianguo offer him enough benefits to make him give up his pursuit?

If that's the case, is it possible to obtain relevant evidence?

For the Japanese, receiving a reward was nothing.

But for a lackey working for the Japanese, the problem was much more serious.

Even considering the overall picture, they wouldn't remove him from his position directly.

However, the company will inevitably send someone to monitor him and lose trust in him.

They wanted to make Ma Degui work to stabilize the current situation, but they also wanted to keep an eye on him.

Then we must look to people around us. Who is the most suitable?

Of course it's Nakano Yamao; there's no other suitable candidate.

If we could get there...

Nakano Yamao's imagination ended there, because he saw Ma Degui wearing a long gown and carrying a birdcage like a playboy.

He staggered into the teahouse and whistled as he went upstairs.

"Please come in, there's a distinguished guest on the second floor," someone said.

"Please take a seat. I've hung the bird up for you. Please come in."

"Waiter, bring tea, the best tea."

The shouts came one after another, like a chain.

From the moment you enter the teahouse to the moment you sit down on the second floor, you will experience firsthand what respect and hospitality truly mean.

Drinking tea here is not just about drinking tea.

It's about pomp and circumstance, status, and the pride of a man from Beijing.

Otherwise, who would bother spending two yuan to come here for tea?

Is that tea inlaid with gold or silver?

He had someone hang the bird up, then casually lifted the cuff of his long gown and shook it upwards.

To be honest, he does have a bit of a "boss" attitude.

With the jade pendant hanging from Ma Degui's waist, the waiter remembered him from the very first meeting.

Regardless of their background, their demeanor, their sophisticated attire, and their overall appearance are remarkable.

He was surrounded by wealth, both inside and outside the door, and was also carrying a bird in his hand.

Anyway, he's our 'master,' so we should treat him with respect.

In ordinary business dealings, the goal is to make money peacefully.

Who would bother a distinguished guest who comes to their door and insist on asking if their money was earned honestly?

If we really do that, we'll have to close down tomorrow.

He's just asking for trouble!

Just as Ma Degui was about to enjoy his tea, he noticed Nakano Yamao sitting by the window.

"Oh, Nakano-kun, you also enjoy fine tea?"

Ma Degui was about to get up to greet him, but after thinking about it, he sat back down.

In the past, even though I was the boss...

But the chief craftsman is a Japanese soldier; he's far more reliable than an outsider like myself.

If something really happens, the company will be much more likely to trust him than to trust me when they ask about the situation.

Therefore, avoiding offending anyone is the rule that Ma Degui sets for himself.

But today, Ma Degui didn't want to feign politeness and fawn over him.

Why?

People dig their own graves, trying to bury them in them.

If he tries to flatter him again, not only will he fail to get the desired effect, but he'll also feel awkward about it himself.

Your appearance reflects your heart; no matter how much Ma Degui tries to pretend nothing's wrong, he can't.

If he had the composure to remain calm even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him, would he need to be a lackey of the Japanese devils?

A person who can cultivate this kind of temperament is bound to achieve extraordinary success, no matter what they do.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to cultivate such a magnanimous character.

Since I can't fake it, I'll stop pretending.

This incident also served as a wake-up call for Ma Degui, reminding him that he was no longer the insignificant lackey he once was.

The things he now possesses are things that even the Japanese would go to great lengths to obtain.

This was enough to make Ma Degui smug for quite some time.

Didn't you notice that he transformed his suits, which he had worn for many years, into traditional Beijing-style long gowns?

He even brought a birdcage, acting like a local tyrant.

Ma Degui showed some cleverness this time.

There are rules and methods to running errands for others; even lackeys are divided into different levels.