After listening to Yang Yuanqing's words, Yang Kun and Ma Jinlong both looked incredulous.
Yang Yuanqing's face sank and he said: "Yang Kun, your cousin is younger and doesn't think so much, so that's all."
"When did you become so simple-minded?"
"Tell me, what is the most important thing for us right now?"
Yang Kun said hurriedly: "Get the No. 1 King of Ruyi Lake."
Yang Yuanqing said in a deep voice: "Of the five major families in Jinhu City, we are the only one whose mainstay industry is real estate."
"In the past few days, I have also said hello to the heads of other companies and offered them some benefits in other aspects."
"They helped us set the bid and win this land. It shouldn't be a big problem."
"However, this is not the most important thing."
Ma Jinlong said unwillingly: "What is more important than winning the King of Ruyi Lake?"
"Besides, does this have anything to do with Qin Tian?"
Yang Yuanqing glanced at Ma Jinlong and showed a meaningful smile.
"Jin Long, it seems that there are some things that your father still hasn't told you."
"Since you are here today, I will tell you something."
"Our Kumho City currently has a structure in which the five major families operate independently. In this city, this province, and even in the entire seven southern provinces, the status of our five major families is pretty good."
"However, compared with those forces outside, it is still too weak."
"For example, the Xia family in the north, the Qin family in the northwest, and the Hai family in the east."
"One of their families can dominate several provinces. That's what makes them a real behemoth."
"Over the years, we all know that external forces have been using various methods to infiltrate our south."
"In view of this situation, several of our clan leaders secretly discussed it together."
"The strength of any one of us is not enough to compete with those behemoths. The only way is to join forces."
Hearing this, Yang Kun's eyes lit up and he said: "Dad, has the establishment of the Southern Business Alliance been decided?"
Yang Yuanqing nodded: "Although it has not been finalized yet, it is already inseparable."
"The next step is to select a date and call together the representatives of the province's representative families and chamber of commerce leaders."
"Everyone votes to elect the first leader."
Ma Jinlong was stunned.
"So, whoever becomes the leader of the Southern Merchants Alliance can lead the entire seven southern provinces?"
"Why didn't my father tell me such a big thing?"
"This is indeed a big deal!"
Yang Yuanqing smiled and said: "Maybe it's because the matter has not been finalized, and in addition, you will be given some tests. That's why your father didn't tell you."
"This matter has not yet been made public, Jin Long, Yang Kun, when you go out, don't talk nonsense."
Ma Jinlong nodded, but he was still a little confused.
"Uncle, does this have anything to do with Qin Tian?"
Yang Yuanqing said in a deep voice: "Why are you so confused!"
"Have you investigated Qin Tian's background?"
"As far as I know, he is not just a local snake from a small place in Longjiang."
"Anguo from Nanjiang, the Zhao family from Yunchuan, and the leaders of the chambers of commerce in Donghua and Fuling provinces all gave him face."
"When the time comes, whoever wants to take the position of alliance leader will inevitably need the support of these people."