"What does it mean?" Qin Yuan chased after him.

Liu Bo's eyes darkened and he whispered: "He not only controls arms, but also has close ties with certain government departments. You must be careful that tonight's banquet is not just a transaction, but also a potential power struggle."

Qin Yuan and Chu Liang looked at each other and became alert at the same time. It seemed that the situation tonight had become more confusing. Liu Bo continued to whisper: "That person may give a clear signal at the banquet. Whoever can seize the opportunity will be able to gain the upper hand in the future cooperation."

"So we must prepare in advance." Qin Yuan said in a deep voice, "Tonight's banquet is not just an apparent business negotiation."

Liu Bo nodded: "Yes, if you want to really get in touch with the boss behind the scenes, you must first pass through some of his key figures. Only by contacting these people can you enter his circle."

"Do you have a way to get in touch with these people?" Chu Liang asked.

Liu Bo smiled and said, "No hurry, tonight's banquet is not over yet, I believe you will have a chance."

At this moment, the atmosphere of the banquet suddenly changed, and several men in formal suits walked over from the lobby on the other side. Liu Bo's eyes tightened, and he quickly stood up: "It seems that my time has come, you must be careful."

"You go, we will be careful on our own." Qin Yuan nodded and watched Liu Bo walk towards the group of men.

Chu Liang whispered to Qin Yuan: "It seems that the situation tonight is getting more and more complicated. Not only are there external forces, but also potential enemies in our own circle."

Qin Yuan did not answer immediately, but turned his eyes to the other side of the banquet.

The banquet was still in full swing, and the atmosphere was filled with the atmosphere of luxury and hypocrisy. As time went by, Qin Yuan finally waited for the opportunity to meet the mysterious trader. Through Chen Hao's introduction, he successfully approached the target and sat at the other party's table.

The trader looked like a middle-aged man, dressed well, with a calm expression, and his behavior revealed a calm temperament. The bodyguards around him stood quietly in the corner, maintaining a high alert, while he himself seemed to be not concerned about everything outside the world and focused on talking to Qin Yuan and Chu Liang.

"Mr. Qin, Mr. Chu, finally got the chance to sit down and talk to you." The man smiled and looked at Qin Yuan for a moment, "I heard about your situation. Being able to contact us in a short time is enough to prove your ability."

Qin Yuan smiled slightly: "Cooperation is the first thing to do is to build trust. I believe this is the basis for the smooth cooperation between the two sides."

The man nodded, as if satisfied with Qin Yuan's answer: "Well said. Trust is the foundation of the business, but sometimes it also requires some practical operations. Can you ensure the smooth progress of this transaction?"

Chu Liang tapped the wine glass lightly and whispered: "Our team has enough experience to make sure everything goes as planned."

The man smiled and said, "Okay, since you have confidence, I won't say more. The goods traded this time are very important. You must understand that it is not only business transactions, but also a bigger plan." His tone became slightly heavier, "You are already at the forefront of this game. Next, be prepared to face various challenges at any time."

Qin Yuan's eyes flashed for a moment, and he obviously realized the deep meaning of the man's words: "You mean, this is not just a transaction on our side, but more forces are involved?"

"That's it." The man's smile was still calm, but there was a hint of alertness in his eyes. "You are just a piece in this chess game, and may be able to decide the outcome, but the real leader of this game is still hidden behind the scenes."

Qin Yuan was silent for a moment, nodded slightly, and couldn't help but feel a little doubt in his heart. "So how can we be sure that the transaction tonight can be completed smoothly?"

The man smiled and picked up the wine glass: "Tonight's banquet is only the beginning, and the real decision will be made in the banquet a few days later. I hope you will be there at that time." He paused and his eyes were deep, "However you performed will directly determine whether you are qualified to participate in that banquet."

"The banquet in a few days?" Chu Liang narrowed his eyes, his tone was calm but with a hint of undetectable anxiety. "Can you tell us the specific arrangements for the banquet?"

The man smiled slightly: "You can wait for the notification of this question. If you don't have enough trust, it's still inconvenient to disclose too much." He whispered, "But you will receive the message at the right time."

Chu Liang seemed not satisfied with this answer, but he did not continue to ask questions, but nodded and expressed his acceptance.

Qin Yuan's eyes flashed slightly, and he was thinking about the next action in his heart. He knew that although the deal seemed to be smooth tonight, in fact, the real challenges and opportunities were still in the future banquet. Moreover, behind this banquet, there was a deeper mystery.

"Since that's the case, we will wait patiently." Qin Yuan finally said, "Thank you for your trust, and I hope we can achieve a win-win situation in future cooperation."

The man smiled slightly, as if he admired Qin Yuan's response, "I also look forward to our cooperation, Mr. Qin." After saying that, he raised his wine glass and signaled the two to cheer.

With the sound of the glasses colliding, the atmosphere became much more relaxed again. However, Qin Yuan's heart was still not completely relaxed. He knew that this was just a superficial success, and the real test was still coming. And he and Chu Liang still needed to remain alert in the next few days to ensure that they were not involved in this escalating dangerous situation.

After the dinner, Qin Yuan and Chu Liang did not rush to leave, but stayed in the quiet corner of the hotel for a while, as if they were silently digesting the harvest tonight. Although Chen Hao's news was important, it did not provide them with a direct breakthrough, but instead made them more alert.

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content later! "We have to confirm the specific time and location of the banquet as soon as possible." Qin Yuan whispered, revealing a bit of contemplation in his tone, "If that banquet is really as important as he said, then we must ensure that we can arrive smoothly."

Chu Liang nodded with a cold look: "Of course, the transaction tonight is just the beginning. In the next few days, we must do our best."

A few minutes later, they left the hotel and took a bus back to their temporary accommodation.

When he returned to his residence, Qin Yuan still did not relax.

He sat quietly at the table, sorting out the content of the conversation tonight, repeatedly pondering every word, trying to find out the flaws. However, the situation in front of him could no longer be relaxed, and every second delay might make them lose the opportunity to enter that banquet.

At this moment, the phone suddenly vibrated. Qin Yuan picked up his phone and saw a short text message: The banquet time is scheduled for three days, and the location will be notified separately, so stay in touch.

"Here you." Qin Yuan whispered to himself and put down his phone. He knew that the next few days would be the moment when they really decided their success or failure.

The next morning, the sun shone into the room through the curtains, shining on the documents and scattered clothes on the table. Qin Yuan got up early, sorted out himself, put on his sportswear, and prepared to participate in a golf match arranged by Chu Liang. Today's event seemed ordinary, but Qin Yuan knew that any seemingly ordinary occasion might hide deep tests behind it.

He and Chu Liang made an appointment to meet at the golf club in the city center. The club is located in a relatively quiet area, surrounded by green trees and a quiet environment. When the car drove past the entrance of the golf course, Qin Yuan noticed that several VIPs in high-end sportswear were warming up in the venue, and it was obvious that the gatherings here were not ordinary people.

Chu Liang was already standing at the entrance of the stadium, and there were several well-dressed middle-aged men standing next to him, talking to each other. Qin Yuan walked over and greeted him with a smile: "Brother Chu, today's game doesn't seem simple."

Chu Liang turned to look at Qin Yuan and smiled: "You came in just the right time. This game is not just for leisure, but there are some deeper purposes behind it."

"What does it mean?" Qin Yuan raised his eyebrows slightly.

Chu Liang's eyes flashed and he whispered: "There are several friends from the arms dealer here, and they all value you very much. Through today's game, I want you to understand some more in-depth situations."

Qin Yuan's heart moved and he was secretly alert. "Who are these people?"

Chu Liang did not answer immediately, but patted Qin Yuan on the shoulder and signaled him to follow him to the stadium: "You will know later. Remember, keep calm, tonight's banquet is the most important thing."

When the two walked to the court, there were already several people waiting. The man wearing a white golf shirt looked about fifty years old, with a tough face and a calm expression. There were two people next to him, wearing suits, obviously here to cooperate. The man smiled when he saw Chu Liang: "Mr. Chu, Mr. Qin, it's a great honor to finally have a fight together today."

Chu Liang responded with a smile: "Where is it? It is our honor to spend time here with you today." He then pointed at Qin Yuan, "This is Brother Qin, and we have worked together happily recently."

The middle-aged man turned to Qin Yuan, looked at him sharply for a few seconds, then stretched out his hand: "I'm very happy to see you, Mr. Qin."

Qin Yuan smiled slightly, and carefully observed the man's eyes while shook hands. His eyes were calm and without any displeasure, and he seemed to care about Qin Yuan's identity. However, Qin Yuan knew that such a person was never simple. He responded quietly: "I am also very happy to be able to play basketball together today."

The atmosphere on the court seemed calm, but Qin Yuan could feel the faint pressure behind it. As the game began, several businessmen began to communicate enthusiastically, which was a friendly golf conversation on the surface, but Qin Yuan knew that behind every topic, there might be a tentative meaning.

Halfway through the game, Qin Yuan had successfully integrated into the circle. Just as he swung his pole, the middle-aged man next to him suddenly spoke: "Mr. Qin, I heard that you worked in the government before, and I don't know what business you have changed careers now?" His tone was easy-going and his expression was plain, and he did not seem to intend to arouse Qin Yuan's alertness.

Qin Yuan stopped swinging, turned to the other party, and smiled slightly: "I used to do some management work, but later because of my personal interests, I explored some different fields."

The man narrowed his eyes and then continued, "That's really interesting. Actually, I'm also a businessman in the arms field and have been looking for potential partners." He paused and whispered, "A person like Mr. Qin has a certain background, and should have a lot of trustworthy resources, right?"

Qin Yuan smiled slightly and said in a plain tone: "There will always be some relationships behind people who can do business. However, the most important thing in cooperation is to look at the opportunity in front of you, right?"

A slight light flashed in the man's eyes, and he nodded: "Indeed, the opportunity in front of him is the most critical." He paused for a moment and suddenly changed the topic: "I heard that you have been exposed to some sensitive transactions recently, and I am very interested."

Qin Yuan did not respond immediately, but looked up at the court in the distance and put down the golf club: "Everyone knows that the transaction matters are not simple. Many times, they can't cooperate just by wanting to cooperate. Many of the things behind them may not be able to fully control them."

The man's smile remained the same, and his tone became more casual: "Haha, Mr. Qin is right, business is never a simple thing, especially in our industry." He chuckled and continued, "But some things, if they can get the support of the government, may go smoothly."

Qin Yuan's heart moved and realized that the other party was testing him. He turned sideways slightly and adjusted his tone: "The support of the government is of course an ideal situation. But any transaction ultimately determines the value of the transaction itself, not the power of the outside world." He answered quietly, while paying attention to the surrounding environment to avoid exposing his true thoughts too much.

The man seemed not surprised, and continued to swing the club, then turned to another direction, whispering to the two entourage members next to him. Qin Yuan knew clearly that this golf match was much more than a superficial relaxed conversation, and everything behind him was invisibly testing him.

At this moment, another seemingly casual man came over with a hint of inexplicable alertness in his eyes. He asked in a low voice: "Mr. Qin, you seem to be very insightful about some complex affairs. I wonder if you have considered joining our team?"

Qin Yuan looked at the other party sideways, and his mind became alert: "Join your team? Are you saying?"

The man smiled and nodded: "We know you have a wealth of background and experience, which is crucial for the next collaboration. We can provide you with some necessary resources, but only if you have to prove that you are truly capable."

Qin Yuan chuckled and said indifferently: "Since everyone values ​​cooperation so much, we have to wait for the real opportunity to talk about it. After all, many things will take until the right time to unfold, right?"

A trace of displeasure flashed in the man's eyes, but then he regained his calmness: "Of course, our cooperation is not in a hurry at this moment."
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