thefictionvixens Chapter 743 Yang Ming’s Business
Chapter 743 Yang Ming’s Business
"You're saying this entire island belongs to you?" the large man laughed. "Don't be ridiculous, young man! We're all rough and tumble, but we all learned about the rules of the Alola region before coming here. The four islands in the Alola region are each ruled by an island king and an island queen. How could you, at such a young age, be the king?"
However, what happened next left him stunned.
"Eh?! Yang Ming... no, Lord Island King, why haven't you gone home yet?" A beautiful silver-haired woman in business attire approached with a worried look on her face. "Didn't I tell you to get some rest?"
"Didn't I already tell you this before? Kahili, given our relationship, there's no need for so many formalities. Just call her by her name," Yang Ming waved his hand. "Let me introduce you. This is Ms. Kahili, who is in charge of Ula'ula Island's foreign trade and is also my personal secretary."
Several burly men exchanged glances, their eyes filled with shock and disbelief. They had inquired about Ula'ula Island before arriving. They knew a new island king had arrived. They also knew that the daughter of the large conglomerate, Haonuo Group, a woman named Kahili, was currently working under the new island king. They hadn't expected this new island king to be so young, and to have spent quite a while chatting with these roughnecks.
"Respected King of the Island, we apologize for any offense we have caused you before..."
Several people were about to kneel down when Yang Ming pulled them up. "That's not true. Ignorance is not a crime. Besides, I don't think there's any difference between the so-called 'Island King' and other people. You don't have to take it to heart."
After that, he looked at Kahili again and said, "These are guests who came from the Unova region to discuss business with us. If we have time, let's sign their contracts first."
Hearing this, Kahili looked at the men in surprise. She noticed they were dressed simply, looking more like farmers from the countryside than businessmen, and she couldn't help but wonder. However, as Yang Ming's personal secretary, she decided to follow his instructions.
"Since you are all distinguished guests of Ula'ula Island, please follow me."
So, with bewildered expressions on their faces, they were taken to sign the contract. Along the way, many wealthy business representatives in suits and ties who were queuing up cast shocked glances at them.
"Who are these old-fashioned people?" some people whispered.
"Looks like he's a representative from Fukiyose City."
"Fukiyose? The city that was once famous for its airport? Isn't it already in decline? Why is it still being treated so favorably?"
"I don't know. Maybe they know Miss Kahili..."
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The negotiation process went extremely smoothly. Yang Ming signed a valuable order for them with a stroke of his pen, and also said that if Chuiyi City was in financial difficulties, he could buy on credit first.
"By the way, besides the airport, isn't your city of Fukiyose also rich in various crops? You can sell them to Ula'ula Island. We're in need of food reserves as we're still rebuilding here."
Kahili, who participated in the negotiations, was surprised. In the previous negotiations, Yang Ming had always shown a "stingy" spirit and could be described as being very stingy. How could he be so generous to these honest farmers?
The big men were flattered and kept thanking Yang Ming.
"You don't have to thank me. The master of the Fukiyomi Gym and I have a life-and-death friendship. Compared with the relationship between us, this little thing is really not worth mentioning." Yang Ming smiled indifferently.
It was not until then that they discovered that the reason why the young king of the island treated them with courtesy was entirely because of Feng Lu.
"I can't believe Sister Fenglu actually knows such a powerful person in Alola. It seems that the revival of Fukiyose City is just around the corner."
After leaving the meeting room, a younger man sighed.
"Shut up right there, you little brat!" the older man scolded. "Feng Lu is your distant cousin, my niece, after all. How can you keep bothering her friends? Besides, we've gained so much from the young island king this time. We can never repay such a great favor..."
"Why should we return it? Why not just marry Fenglu to him when the time comes?" the young man said disapprovingly. "Fenglu is a flower in Chuiji City. Even if she can't compare to Little Juer in Raven City, she's still enough to charm the young island king."
"How could I have given birth to a good-for-nothing son like you who only thinks about getting something for nothing!" the older man said with dismay. "If we were to sell our daughter like merchandise to others in exchange for financial support, how could she still live happily in her husband's family?"
"In short, don't mention this idea to anyone anymore. We need to revitalize Fukiyose City with our own hands, and repay the island king's kindness with our own hands. Sacrificing your own daughter's happiness for profit? Don't even think about it!"
His son immediately lowered his head and never dared to talk back to his father again.
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After half a month of hard work, Yang Ming finally signed contracts with all the merchants from Hezhong. In the future, there will be a steady stream of planes and ships departing from Liyong City and Fukiyose City to Ula Ula Island for trade. I believe that the prosperity of Ula Ula Island is only a matter of time.
In order to ensure the safety of the relevant sea and airspace, Yang Ming immediately ordered Gladion and Tokugawa to strengthen maritime patrols to prevent the pirate warlords of Poni Island from taking the opportunity to rob.
"The island... No, Yang Ming, take a break. Ever since the unification of Ula'la Island, I've noticed you've been busy and never had a good rest."
Kahili brought a cup of tea and placed it respectfully on the corner of the table.
"Thank you," Yang Ming picked up the teacup and took a sip. "I still have some finishing work to do. After I finish this, I guess I'll have time to rest, right?"
"Honestly, I've never heard of an island king as hardworking as you," Kahiri advised. "The island kings of the Alola region have always been responsible for maintaining peace between humans and Pokémon, but even so, there has never been an island king in history like you—no, a ruler as dedicated to improving the living environment of humans and Pokémon."
"Honestly, if you keep going on like this, I'm afraid you'll get tired."
Kahili said worriedly that although she had admiration for Yang Ming, after working with Yang Ming for so many days, the "love" in her heart was gradually overwhelmed by "admiration" and "heartache".
Yang Ming did not answer her directly, but asked Kahili another question: "Kahili, do you know the difference between the King of the Island and ordinary people?"