Rotting Land: Survive

Chapter 626 6015: Someone Comes from the Mountain (Part 2)

"Hehe, I didn't expect He Lei to actually start using his brain to consider the issues."

Liu Fugui finally wasn't expressionless anymore, which made Qiao Shan feel a little relieved. It seemed like Boss Liu was interested in the matter. The self-proclaimed clever Qiao Shan quickly seized the moment, "That's right, Boss Liu. If it wasn't for Brother Lei negotiating with that group, we might have lost our lives…"

"Oh? These 'strategies' were actually thought up by He Lei!?"

Liu Fugui gave a meaningful glance at Huang Yong beside him, then picked up the tea set, gently tapping the edge of the teacup lid against the rim, sipping with interest as he continued, "Seems like I underestimated He Lei before. I always thought that kid was just skilled, didn't think he could be so reliable in a pinch. Don't you think so, Huang Yong?"

Even a pig's brain would work better than that blockhead Qiao Shan! Huang Yong could hardly believe his ears. His trusted subordinate was actually praising He Lei? Did his brain get kicked by a donkey on this trip?

If Liu Fugui weren't present, Huang Yong would've certainly kicked him by now.

But since Liu Fugui had already spoken, he could only force a smile and respond, "Hehe, yes, Boss Liu, He Lei finally used his brain this time."

Still oblivious to the trouble he caused, Qiao Shan continued grinning at Huang Yong, almost making Huang Yong faint from anger.

"Since He Lei let you stabilize their emotions there, why did you come back alone? Where's the other brother?" Liu Fugui continued to ask.

"Honestly, Boss Liu, I had no choice. You see, Brother Lei has been gone for almost half a month. The other brother and I have been trying our best to get close to that group. Now they accept us two, but they still treat us as outsiders. We tried to request contact with the Factory to see if Brother Lei ran into any trouble on his way back, but got rejected. With time, we became closed off from outside information. So after discussing it with the other brother, we decided someone needed to go back to the Factory to confirm the situation. So here I am."

"Hmm, you've worked hard." Having obtained the information he wanted, Liu Fugui set down his tea set, then instructed:

"Well~ Huang Yong, arrange for this brother to rest. Tell the kitchen to make something nice for him tonight, you see his complexion, must be that the food in the mountains was poor."

Grateful, Qiao Shan repeatedly thanked him, "Thank you for your concern, Boss Liu. It's only right that we suffer a bit for the Factory."

"All right, stop with the damn nonsense. Boss Liu is very busy, he doesn't have time to listen to your chatter." Huang Yong impatiently interrupted Qiao Shan's gratitude.

Seeing this, Liu Fugui seemed slightly displeased, "Hey, Huang Yong, what kind of talk is that? Our brothers are risking their lives out there, and now he's bringing us such important information, how can you treat him like that? Listen~ I'll let it slide this time, but if I catch you doing it again, I won't let it go!"

Huang Yong was left speechless by the reprimand, filled with unvented anger, he could only grit his teeth, frowning as he glared at Qiao Shan.

Qiao Shan, however, didn't feel happy because of Liu Fugui's words. On the contrary, his face went pale, for he knew well that he had thoroughly offended Huang Yong this time.

Now that the conversation was over, Liu Fugui naturally intended to leave as Huang Yong had said. He indeed didn't have the leisure to stay and listen to Qiao Shan's nonsense.

But just as he was getting up to leave, Qiao Shan suddenly spoke up to stop him, "Um~ Boss Liu, wait a moment, I want to ask…"

"Hey! You…" Huang Yong was about to curse when Liu Fugui's "Hmm" cut him off.

With Huang Yong's mouth shut, Liu Fugui immediately smiled and said:

"Go on, Qiao Shan, what else do you want to ask?"

"Oh!" Seeing Huang Yong being reprimanded by Liu Fugui once again because of him, Qiao Shan thought to himself, this time I'm done for, truly done for.

"Speak up, Qiao Shan, Boss Liu is waiting for your question." Huang Yong suppressed his temper, biting out each word one by one with anger.

Not daring to look Huang Yong in the eye, Qiao Shan started to tremble as he spoke, becoming a bit tongue-tied, "I… I want to ask Boss Liu, about that group of people, what are your next steps regarding them?"

"You fool, does Boss Liu need to report his plans to the likes of you? Who the hell do you think you are?"

This time, Liu Fugui seemed to have not heard, not bothering to reprimand Huang Yong, which indicated his tacit approval of Huang Yong's actions.

This also reflected one aspect of Liu Fugui's smooth handling of situations.

Initially, Liu Fugui asked questions himself, as he needed to gather information. So when Huang Yong interrupted with insults, he stopped him sternly, ensuring smooth conversation and naturally gaining favor from the subordinates.

But now, when Qiao Shan posed a question, Liu Fugui didn't want to answer, so when Huang Yong cursed again, he chose to ignore it.

The purpose was to let his subordinates understand that questions are meant to be asked by superiors to subordinates, and subordinates' duty is only to execute, not to inquire.

With Huang Yong yelling, Qiao Shan instantly shivered, "N-no, Brother Yong, it's just that we have another brother in their hands. They allowed me to come back to see the Factory's reaction, so I still have to return soon. They are waiting for my response."

"Do you even have the nerve to say that? What the hell did I send you out there for? Damn it, now things have been messed up by you idiots, getting led around by the nose. You've really embarrassed me!"

Qiao Shan obediently listened to Huang Yong's scolding, not daring to lift his head, now regretting his earlier actions. Why did he feel the need to ask more?

Liu Fugui had already instructed Huang Yong to arrange a proper rest for him. He should just go, maybe after a hearty meal he might even get some action with a girl.

Thinking of his bitter days, working tirelessly for what, only to get cursed at by Huang Yong in the end.

As for the life of the other subordinate, Liu Fugui wasn't too concerned. In his view, since he sent them out, he was prepared to lose them.

However, he did care about how his subordinates saw him, so he couldn't appear indifferent to the life of the subordinate still in the mountains.

Thus, he solemnly declared:

"Hmm, I have it in mind. As a person named Liu, I won't let my brothers suffer out there. You've worked hard during this period, go back and have a good rest, I will take the matters in the mountains into consideration. Don't worry!"

Given Liu Fugui's low-key assurance, if Qiao Shan continued to press the matter, it would truly be a self-destructive move, so Qiao Shan immediately expressed gratitude:

"Thank you for your concern, Boss Liu!" (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com) with recommendation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)