Su Yang thought the strategist would arrive first, but he didn't know who the strategist was yet...
"Come in!"
As he spoke, Su Yang popped a grape into his mouth.
Shangguan Qianji walked in, saw Su Yang, and extended his hands, seemingly intending to give Su Yang a hug.
"I won't hug you, my wound hurts."
Su Yang waved his hand at Shangguan Qianji with a smile.
"Alright." Shangguan Qianji knew where Su Yang's wound was and didn't insist on a hug.
After all, the atmosphere hadn't been great the last time they met, and this time Su Yang had fulfilled Shangguan Qianji's wish, so Shangguan Qianji wanted to ease the tension.
Su Yang looked at Shangguan Qianji and said, "Sit down."
Shangguan Qianji put down the fruit basket he was holding and sat down in front of Su Yang.
"Is this the gift you brought me?"
Su Yang asked, pointing at the fruit basket with a smile.
"Is it okay? There are some Kyoto specialties prepared for you outside. When you go back, I'll give them to your parents and... uh..."
Su Yang knew Shangguan Qianji was referring to Yang Mange and the others, so he waved his hand and said, "Sisters-in-law?"
"Yes, yes, yes," Shangguan Qianji nodded and smiled, "I'll bring them back for the sisters-in-law."
Hearing this, Su Yang chuckled and said, "Good, I like this gift."
It was down-to-earth and practical.
Su Yang had always heard about Kyoto but had never visited, nor had he tasted any Kyoto specialties.
Moreover, he was injured now and was eating meals arranged by the doctor. If Su Yang weren't truly hungry, he wouldn't have wanted to eat these meals at all.
"I'm glad you like it. It's not anything valuable, but every fruit and every specialty outside was personally selected by me after I landed this morning.
I absolutely did not let my subordinates handle it."
Money was clearly not a very important thing in front of Su Yang.
Su Yang was so wealthy that he lacked nothing. What he hoped for was sincerity.
It was difficult for someone like Su Yang to make genuine friends outside because he was simply too rich.
Those who got close to Su Yang all wanted to gain some benefit from him.
Therefore, Su Yang lacked nothing except genuine sincerity.
Shangguan Qianji had naturally thought of this as well. He was well aware that since Su Yang could easily give him tens of billions, it meant that Su Yang truly didn't lack money at this point.
So, he personally went to select specialties for Su Yang's parents and... wives.
"Okay, I'm very happy that you took the trouble."
Su Yang was truly happy.
"How is your injury?" Shangguan Qianji asked.
Su Yang moved his arm and said, "It's okay, no major problems. I'm being discharged today."
"Discharged today?" Shangguan Qianji was a little shocked.
This was no ordinary injury; it was a gunshot wound. He had surgery yesterday and was being discharged today?
Shangguan Qianji felt it was too soon.
"Isn't that a bit too fast? You should at least rest for a few days."
Su Yang was truly fine. Moreover, Su Yang's body was special, and the injury itself wasn't severe, so Su Yang had already recovered quite a bit.
It was just that the wound looked quite frightening.
"It's nothing. I have other things to do. We still don't know how Shangguan Zhongtang's situation will be handled next."
Speaking of Shangguan Zhongtang, Su Yang pursed his lips again, looked at Shangguan Qianji, and said, "Shangguan Zhongtang is downstairs. Have you seen him?"
Shangguan Qianji shook his head, "I don't want to see him, and I don't think anyone can see him right now, can they?"
"Oh, right." Su Yang nodded, "Shangguan Zhongtang is a priority patient and cannot see visitors."
"But the matter is settled. You don't need to worry. Take good care of the Shangguan family from now on," Su Yang said.
"Boss Su, regarding our previous cooperation, I am willing to pledge my loyalty to you from now on." Shangguan Qianji looked at Su Yang and said after a moment of silence.
Su Yang smiled faintly upon hearing this and nodded, "Alright, I believe you. I trusted you the moment you exposed your legion to me."
Unauthorized cultivation of a legion was a serious crime, so Shangguan Qianji had truly entrusted his lifeline to Su Yang before.
"Your legion is currently in international waters, separated from Li Yue's people. You'll have to find a way to bring them back to Dragon Country yourself; I won't solve this for you."
Shangguan Qianji nodded, "Okay. Do you need my help? I can find a way for the ships to dock safely."
Su Yang shook his head, "No, I plan to go abroad to travel later. The ships don't need to return for now."
"Alright, Boss Su, have a pleasant trip."
After a few words with Shangguan Qianji, Su Yang found no signs that Shangguan Qianji was the strategist. It was best that he didn't find out, as Su Yang didn't really want Shangguan Qianji as his strategist.
As a strategist, Su Yang would have to be respectful to him, but... Shangguan Qianji wasn't suited for the position.
"After I'm discharged, I'll go see Li Yue and ask her about the next steps, and then I'll have her arrange for your execution."
"Okay, thank you, Boss Su."
"You're welcome. We're cooperating, and this is what you've always wanted. I'm just completing our perfect cooperation."
After speaking, Su Yang added, "There's one more thing. Regarding Sang Country, after you become the Military Commander, I hope you won't touch their bottom line, okay?
Be grounded. If you encounter any difficulties, come to me, and I will definitely help you overcome them.
The people of Sang Country... let's avoid contact with them if possible."
Upon hearing Su Yang's instructions, Shangguan Qianji said, "Don't worry, Boss Su. I had no contact with the people of Sang Country before, and I will have no contact with them now.
I know we have historical grievances with Sang Country. Shangguan Zhongtang may have forgotten, but I haven't."
Su Yang nodded at this.
This was what he was most worried about. He actually felt that Shangguan Qianji and Shangguan Zhongtang were different, but Shangguan Qianji was, after all, of Shangguan Zhongtang's bloodline.
Who could say for sure about bloodline genetics?
They talked for a while longer, and then Shangguan Qianji had to leave. With Shangguan Zhongtang captured, there were many matters waiting for Shangguan Qianji to handle in the Shangguan family.
Although not on the Shangguan family tree, Shangguan Qianji was now Shangguan Zhongtang's only child.
Shangguan Qianji had to go back.
Before leaving, Shangguan Qianji gave Su Yang a car key.
"This is for you, Boss Su. The car is parked by the plaza downstairs. Your name is written on the car, so it's easy to recognize."
Su Yang was stunned when he saw the car key in Shangguan Qianji's hand, "You're giving me a car too?"
Su Yang didn't lack cars; he had plenty of money, so what kind of car couldn't he get?
"No, it's for the specialties. It would be inconvenient for you to carry them, so I'm giving you a car, but it's not expensive."
Hearing this, Su Yang scratched his head, "Alright, then I'll gratefully accept it."
After Shangguan Qianji left, Su Yang thought no one else would come, but the door was knocked on again.
"Boss, the Chairman is here, and... "
Jiang Hei stopped mid-sentence.
Li Yue ignored Jiang Hei's announcement and entered the hospital room.
"You're quite comfortable, aren't you? A high-class VIP room, costing 3888 a day."
3888 was not much money for Su Yang; he didn't even know how much the room cost.
Looking at Li Yue, Su Yang smiled and said, "Are you uncomfortable?"