Star Railway: The Pioneer's Journey

Chapter 98 Dock Dispute

No matter the world, the docks will always be an important area.

This is a crucial part of trade, the most important part of loading and unloading goods, and also a key area for making money.

Without a doubt, making money is the priority.

The dock in Jinren Lane was naturally used to transport goods to other areas.

...provided that they actually make good use of the dock.

Before any conclusion was reached, Bai Lu was eager to go and see what was going on. She had already rushed out, with Yun Zhi and Lan following her. Soon they saw a large crowd gathered at the dock.

As I got closer, I heard another voice.

"Hey, where did this wild girl come from? What's it to you?"

The voice was somewhat lazy, drawn out, and sounded a bit arrogant, which made people uncomfortable.

Soon, another voice emerged: "As a member of the Cloud Cavalry, how can I stand idly by and watch a conflict break out at the docks? Also, my name isn't 'Feeding' or 'Wild Girl,' it's 'Su Chang'!!!"

Plain clothes?

Yun was somewhat surprised.

Isn't that Yao Qing's Cloud Cavalry? What are they doing here?

Are you done with things outside?

Lan frowned.

Clearly, he also believed that Su Chang should not be here now.

As they were thinking, they arrived at the dock. Fortunately, there weren't many onlookers, so it wasn't difficult to see the whole scene.

Yes, Su Chang is indeed Su Chang.

Who was arguing with them?

That...company uniform?

Those capitalists?

The people in the company are neither good nor bad; they are ultimately a group that values ​​interests. These kinds of people are easy to deal with, as long as you don't fall into their traps, they can be great partners.

Bai Lu tilted her head, looked at Su Chang, and then at the people in black.

Just then, behind Su Chang, another girl wearing glasses, who looked gentle, spoke up: "Miss, let our Jinren Lane Chamber of Commerce handle this matter."

Chamber of Commerce?

"Are you from the Chamber of Commerce?"

Su Chang's voice and Yun Zhi's thoughts overlapped.

It seems to be a business issue, a matter between the chamber of commerce and the company.

"You guys are going to handle this? That's hilarious."

Just then, the company employee spoke up: "Everyone watching knows that the Jinren Lane Chamber of Commerce is poorly managed and incompetent. Now they're owing money for the dock rent. Who's to blame for that?"

"—Isn't this all the fault of your Golden Man Alley Merchant Guild!"

Lan: ? ? ?

Why should the docks on Luofu land pay them rent?

Lan said that she had been away from the human world for so long that she was a little out of touch with the current situation.

Yun replied, "Probably the company won the operating rights to the dock through bidding and then subleased them to this chamber of commerce."

After all, with the company's financial resources, success shouldn't be difficult.

After explaining this, Yunzhi couldn't help but sigh, "The thing people fear most in life is being in debt, especially being in debt to a company. Those guys are relentless and unforgiving. This time, the Chamber of Commerce is in real trouble."

Judging from the Chamber of Commerce's behavior, Yunzhi guessed that they couldn't repay the money.

Not long ago, I said I didn't want to owe the company money, but I never expected to turn around and see a huge IOU on the dock.

Fortunately, it's slightly better than Belloberg; it seems that even if it's overdue, it hasn't been long.

The girl with glasses lowered her voice as well: "This... I don't deny it."

"Then say it louder! Say it like, 'The Golden Lane Chamber of Commerce has let down the shops here, messed up the dock affairs, and the people in the Golden Lane Chamber of Commerce are all useless!' Then kowtow loudly to me, representing the company, for the amount of rent owed!"

Although the company's employees were indeed speaking very harshly, Yunzhi first considered the mistakes made by his own side.

There was a conflict just now? That arrogant brat got beaten up?

That's not right, I haven't heard anything about them fighting.

Bai Lu also secretly looked around—no one was injured.

Compared to Yunzhi's hesitation, Lan is more direct.

He looked down on the arrogant attitude of the people in the company. He had given the Immortal Boat a complete blessing, so why did those people in the company act so recklessly in the Immortal Boat?

Cripper simply didn't care about them.

"I think Pierpoint and the others don't want it anymore!"

Flames suddenly appeared in his golden eyes.

He turned around, ready to pinpoint his target for revenge at the company headquarters.

Yunzhi immediately looked up and grabbed Lan's wrist: "Lan, calm down."

"Although there's a saying, a person who is arrogant despite being in debt is not a master, but a scoundrel."

The Immortal Boat still has some dignity; it shouldn't resort to calling in people... or even gods, at the slightest disagreement.

"Let's go ask what happened first."

At least check how much money is owed and whether it can be paid back.

We can't say anything more.

Lan sighed and agreed with Yunzhi's words.

Yun Zhi pushed through the crowd and stepped out of the area where the onlookers were gathered.

"Sushang."

Hearing someone call her name, Su Chang was startled and turned her head:

"Ah, it's you!"

Su Chang was pleasantly surprised: "Senior, you've come here too!"

Even now, I still feel that Lan is the sage of the Cloud Cavalry senior, giving people a sense of "ignorance is bliss" beauty.

Lan nodded reservedly, her golden eyes sweeping over the company employees with a threatening look.

The company employees were clearly startled.

But I don't want to lose face.

"What are you doing? Huh? You want to hit me?"

Yun Zhi smiled and shook her head: "No, I just wanted to ask how much money you owe."

Yunzhi's politeness restored the arrogance of the company's employees.

He pointed to the girl with glasses on one side: "Ask them yourself. I tried to discuss it properly at first. Can the Chamber of Commerce pay the rent?"

Yunzhi looked at the representative of the Chamber of Commerce.

The girl lowered her head: "I can't pay it back yet..."

How much is owed...?

Yun pressed her temples, feeling a headache coming on.

"How long has it been overdue?"

"Not long after."

This time, the woman answered quickly: "At least... it's still within tolerable limits."

Hopefully, the overdue period isn't too long, otherwise the penalty for breach of contract would be a huge problem.

The company employee spoke up again at this point: "The company transferred the operating rights of this wharf to your chamber of commerce, hoping that Jinren Lane would flourish from then on... But look at this, such a good cargo wharf is being wasted!"

Yunzhi: It is indeed a bit of a waste.

The starships here look like they haven't flown out for days; they seem so idle.

Su Chang retorted, "Who says the Chamber of Commerce is definitely unable to repay? What if they do?"

There was a hint of threat in his tone.

Yunzhi: ? ? ?

Is Yao Qing's business dealings with the company also in Su Chang's style?

Debt? No, it doesn't exist. I can pay it back, but please wait a while.

Otherwise, don't wait.

The company employee shrank back abruptly, feigning fear in an affected tone: "Oh dear, I can't even imagine it, young lady. Don't get so arrogant just because [Hunting] came by a few days ago."

"So what if it's a [hunting expedition]? Even if He comes in person, He still has to pay back the money!"

Yunzhi: ...? ? ? Why specifically mention Lan?

understood.

Yun Zhi revealed a deep smile.

—Pierpont could not stay.