Jiang Changhai, pleased by Laosan’s agreement, slapped him affectionately, "Good, Laosan, you’ve got vision—an ability to handle big tasks."
He then turned his head and looked at Jiang Changhe, who’d been silent this whole time, "Laosan, what about you?"
Feeling the weight of their stares, Jiang Changhe looked distressed and asked tentatively, "Big brother, what you’re talking about, isn’t it just speculation and profiteering?"
"Yes, Laosan, it’s exactly that," Jiang Changhe admitted without any attempt to hide it.
"But, but that’s illegal, isn’t it? If someone found out, we’d be in trouble," Jiang Changhe said timidly.
Jiang Changhai knew that Laosan had always been the most timid and the most honest since childhood. He never dared to do anything out of line, but now he needed the funds that Laosan possessed, so he had to convince him.
"Laosan, what are you afraid of? I’m the one going to Haicheng, and I’ll also be the one selling the goods when I return. You only need to put up the money. Then just wait peacefully at home for a month, and you’ll literally be making money while sitting down. With an opportunity , what’s there to even consider?"
"Yeah, Laosan. Think about it carefully. In just one month, we could make one hundred yuan. This isn’t just one yuan or ten yuan. It’s a full one hundred yuan! If you miss out on this chance, you won’t get another opportunity like it," Jiang Changtao also urged strongly.
Seeing that he was still hesitating, Jiang Changhai reassured him, "Laosan, don’t worry too much. Even if something does happen and I get caught, I won’t rat you guys out. I’ll take full responsibility for everything."
"Big brother, I... I’m scared. Yuanbin is still so young; what would happen to him if something were to go wrong with me?" Jiang Changhe shared his deepest concern.
"Laosan, what are you scared of? Big brother already said nothing will go wrong. Even if something does happen, he won’t rat us out. If you’re genuinely worried about Yuanbin, why not take this chance to earn some extra money for him, to give him a better safety net for the future?" Knowing that his second brother valued his son above all, Jiang Changtao directly leveraged Jiang Yuanbin in his argument.
Jiang Changhe wanted to say more, but having only spoken two words, was interrupted by Jiang Changtao, "Laosan, but what? This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If it weren’t for our big brother at the transportation company, knowing the ropes, we’d never come across such good fortune in our lifetimes."
"Now that the pie is falling right onto your head, are you afraid to catch it lest it hits you? Besides, big brother also said that the people at the transportation company all do the same, and they have no problems. Why should we be so unlucky to get into trouble?"
The hesitations and worries of Jiang Changhe were dispelled one by one by Jiang Changtao. He took a deep breath and finally made up his mind.
"Alright, big brother, Laosan, I’m in," Jiang Changhe declared.
"Ah, that’s more like it. When brothers stand united, they’re invincible. Stick with me, and just wait to rake in the money," said Jiang Changhe when both had agreed, flashing a big, happy grin with his white teeth.
"By the way, Laosan and Laosan, you both know this isn’t petty stuff we’re dealing with, so the fewer people who know about our business, the better. Don’t talk to anyone when you get back home, including your wives, got it?" Jiang Changhai said, emphasizing his seriousness.
In truth, Laosan’s wife was a simple and straightforward woman, not one to gossip. Her knowing wouldn’t really be an issue.