At the beginning of December, the magic capital was still prosperous, but compared with summer and autumn, it was a little less restless and a little more desolate. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

In the Yanhuang Racecourse in the suburbs, the evergreen lawn is full of life, and the green grass color makes people suspect that this season has reached spring.

Wan Guohou rode a light golden horse and walked leisurely. He wears a black bowl-shaped helmet, a dark purple well-tailored tartan coat, and white breeches tucked into shiny black riding boots on his legs. His saddle is purple and white, which is a perfect match for the color of his clothes.

Some tourists cast admiring glances at him, not only because of his dashing appearance, but also because of the BMW he was riding.

"What kind of horse is that? A young lady couldn't help but ask the coach.

"Oh, that's Akhal-Tekin. The coach's eyes were full of envy, "That's not dyed, it's born with this light gold." ”

"It's so pretty, can I ride it later?" the young lady was eager to try.

"I'm sorry, but the horse is in foster care, and the owner is the one who is riding. The coach said jealously, "There are only more than 1,000 horses in the world, which is much more expensive than many people's cars." ”

"So powerful?" the young lady's eyes widened, "I have more than 3 million cars, can't I afford this horse?"

The coach laughed, "It is said that the owner of the horse has not yet been renovated, so his horse is fostered here." "The horse is only three years old, and his father is a champion in international horse sprint and is a descendant of a thoroughbred champion. I've heard of people who offered $12 million and the owner wouldn't sell. ”

The young lady stuck out her tongue, then looked at the Akhal-Teke horse, which had suddenly accelerated. It is full and elegant, and its neck is held high, as if it is full of pride in its own bloodline.

The Marquis of Wan Guo on the horse is like a knight with a skill in riding a horse, and his gestures all reveal a noble gentleman's temperament, which makes the audience admire.

Wan Guohou rode his horse through the training ground. He felt the cold wind of early winter, and his expression was indifferent. Others may think he is enjoying horseback riding, but in fact, he is silently reciting a John-Donne poem in his heart.

Among the many translated versions, Li Ao's version is the most neat, and at the same time, this is also Mo Aogu's favorite translation.

"No one can be self-sufficient,

No one is an island,

Everyone is a piece of the continent,

It is necessary to respond to the local area. ”

Wan Guohou couldn't help but sneer. He tightened his reins, slowed slowly, and then looked up at the clear sky. Eight long years of captivity, countless helplessness and despair, like an invisible net, bound him so that he could not move. "If I had died silently then, would anyone shed a tear for me?"

"Now, I'm free, but I'm still a prisoner of hatred. He thought to himself, and silently said:

"For whom is the death knell ringing,

I don't know,

Not for the eternal separation of the light,

It is mourning for you. ”

As if in response to the poem, a black Arabian horse suddenly rushed in front of the Marquis.

Then, the rider slowed down and turned the horse's head, and he showed a look of surprise, "Master Hou?"

Wan Guohou's gaze froze, and then he smiled almost immediately, "Such a coincidence, Mr. Gao." ”

Gao Jin was dressed in an army-green riding suit, and his broad body was covered with a black protective vest, which looked like a shield at a glance.

"Master Hou, do you also like to ride horses?" Gao Jin slowly approached the Marquis of Wanguo, obviously a little surprised. "Your horse, it can't be an Akhal-Teke horse, right?"

"Probably yes. Wan Guohou said nonchalantly, "It's called Dovlet." ”

"No wonder, I look like Turkmenistan. Gao Jin grinned and looked at Wan Guohou's mount with admiration. "I've been very busy lately and haven't been riding in months. When I first came here today, I heard that someone here had a bloody horse, and I thought they were mistaken. ”

"I knew that Mr. Gao liked to ride horses, so I asked Mr. Gao to come out to play. Wan Guohou said lightly, "Seeing that the business in Mr. Gao's store is good, it should be very busy in normal times." With that, he clamped his legs.

Gao Jin hurriedly followed, "Yes." ”

The two walked side by side.

"Modu seems to be particularly popular for Japanese cuisine, and from that point of view, you are very business-minded. Wan Guohou's words were both like praise and ridicule.

Gao Jin couldn't understand Wan Guohou's intentions, so he had to smile awkwardly, "I remember that at the end of 13 years, the Neon Ministry of Foreign Affairs made a statistic that the non-neon city with the largest number of neon people in the world is Los Angeles in the United States, with more than 70,000 people. China's magic capital ranks second, with more than 58,000 people. There are so many neon people in the magic capital, and it is not surprising that there are many people who eat Japanese food. ”

Wan Guohou shrugged, "There is data to back it up, it seems that you have done a very detailed investigation before opening the store." ”

"That's as it should be. Gao Jin said modestly.

"I take the liberty of asking, how long has Mr. Gao's store been open?" Wan Guohou asked curiously, "When I came and went in March, I was in too much of a hurry, and I didn't look carefully, but I only remember that the decorations inside were very new. ”

"You're talking about the one on Wushang Road? That's the head office, it's the first to open, and it's well maintained. Gao Jin replied, "Actually, it has been open for a long time, and it was opened in May 11." It's been more than four years. ”

"I really can't see it, I thought it was new this year. ”

"It's true. Gao Jin grinned. "I didn't think about catering before, in fact, the business I used to do was incompatible with catering. ”

Wan Guohou glanced at him in surprise, "I seem to have heard Dean Yu mention it once, saying that you opened a fight club in Hancheng before. ”

Gao Jin laughed, "I co-founded a club, it's just a group of fighting enthusiasts." ”

Wan Guohou smiled slightly, "Mr. Gao loves fighting?"

Gao Jin waved his hand, "When you were young, who wasn't crazy?" He couldn't help but feel a little strange when he saw Wan Guohou's meaningful gaze, "Master Hou, you also like to fight?"

"I'm really interested. Wan Guohou looked at the smooth runway in front of him, "If you have the opportunity, I hope to see Mr. Gao's skills." ”

"You're so polite. Gao Jin said as he looked at Wan Guohou with a smile. "You've done me two great favors, and there's so little I can do compared to your kindness. ”

"Two busy?" Wan Guohou asked in surprise, "Gao is always not mistaken. ”

"How could it be. Gao Jin said, "In March, your kindness saved the shop from a big trouble, and last month, your generosity made Xiao Yu and I very grateful." ”

"Oh. Wan Guohou suddenly realized. By this time, the two had reached the edge of the horse farm, and in front of them was a small forest. Tall, evergreen trees block some of the sunlight and add a bit of nature to the racecourse.

"I'm very honored. Wan Guohou said, "Not long after I arrived in the Demon Capital, I met a successful person who was particularly favored by the god of fate, and I could do a little thing for him. He grimaced, "Maybe it's God's will." ”

"Do you believe in religion?" Hearing Wan Guohou's praise, Gao Jin was a little happy and a little apprehensive.

"Nope. But sometimes I wish there were gods in this world. There seemed to be a flame in Wan Guohou's pale green eyes, "so that I can stand in front of him and accuse him with confidence." ”

Gao Jin was a little surprised, he grabbed the reins, and felt more and more uneasy. "Accuse him of what?"

"Why didn't you let me meet you interesting people earlier?" Wan Guohou smiled mischievously.

Gao Jin was relieved at this time, and he laughed twice, indicating that he understood Wan Guohou's witty words.

"So, Mr. Gao, in four years, you have developed the Japanese restaurant into a comprehensive entertainment center with KTV, and you have also opened branches in several of the most prosperous districts. Next, are you planning to open a store on one street and dominate the magic capital?"

"How is that possible?" Gao Jin touched his bald head, "I was also lucky before, I came across some opportunities, and I seized them." But now that we have reached a bottleneck, it is difficult to develop as before. Therefore, I cooperated with Xiao Yu, and I invested in a nursing home, just to do something to give back to the society. Actually, I thought about it when I was younger, when I was still boxing in fight clubs. In the future, I must do something beneficial to mankind, but at that time, I didn't have a chance. ”

"I was really impressed. Wan Guohou blinked, "A person like you from a privileged family is willing to transform from a fight club to a Japanese restaurant, and then devote himself to the elderly care business." Obviously, you are not for profit, but simply want to be a useful person to society and the country. This quality is rare in modern society. ”

Gao Jin was a little embarrassed, "I wasn't born into a wealthy family. ”

"That's even more remarkable. Wan Guohou said with emotion, "Born poor, he didn't complain or lose his nature, but wanted to repay the society." Mr. Gao, compared to you, people like me are too vulgar. ”

"Don't dare to be!" Gao Jin hurriedly said, "You have also invested in the pension business now, we are working in the same direction, aren't we?"

Wan Guohou smiled, revealing eight snow-white teeth. "I hope so. ”

"Parents don't have a choice. Gao Jin subconsciously stroked the horse's back, "If I can, I also hope to be born like you, with a golden spoon in my mouth." But I had no choice but to work on my own. Fortunately, my journey has basically been smooth, and I have met noble people, such as you. ”

Wan Guohou bowed slightly.

"In that case, I don't have anything to boast about, but I'm lucky. Gao Jin shook his head gently, "I really envy you." Because you are the one who can choose your own path in life, from birth. ”

"Really?"

"Yes. Gao Jin continued, "Your life is what everyone dreams of. ”

"I'm glad to hear you say that. Wan Guohou said with a smile.

"Actually, when I first approached you, I was very worried that you would be a 'predator'. Gao Jin had relaxed a lot at this time, "Later, after the trip to the crown, I realized that I was wrong, you are a 'sharer'." ”

"Is this some strange allusion?" Wan Guohou asked, "I beg your pardon, my Chinese is not so good yet." ”

"It's not an allusion. Gao Jin grinned, "It's my own definition." He shook his bald head, as if a little smug, "I divide people into three types, 'predators', 'predators', and 'sharers.'" Among them, the first two are the most common, and the third type is very rare. ”

"Sounds interesting. ”

"Most people are 'predators' by nature. Gao Jin said, "Let's give you an example. My daughter, you've seen it, when she was little, if her mother was busy, I would go to the nursery to pick her up. I found that although the teachers distributed toys to each child, very quickly, the toys would end up in the hands of one or a few people. Yes, there are always a few kids who will snatch other people's toys, even if they can't play at all. ”

Wan Guohou nodded and motioned for him to continue.

"Obviously, these children just want to obey their 'predatory' nature, and they are not educated to share it. And what happens when these kids grow up? They just continue to plunder, to plunder other people's money, to plunder other people's love, to plunder other people's opportunities. They are the winners in life. ”

"Oh. Wan Guohou said.

"And those who are robbed of things will be transformed into 'looters' and then robbed of others, and the other part will have to be robbed for the rest of their lives. No way, who made them too weak? These people are the 'plundered'. Gao Jin saw that Wan Guohou listened very carefully, so he became even more proud, "The last kind of person is the 'sharer'." This kind of person naturally likes to share what they have with others, and they will get pleasure from sharing. ”

"So, what happens when a 'marauder' meets a 'sharer'?" Wan Guohou said with a smile.

"So there are laws in this society. Gao Jin turned over and dismounted, "Sometimes, the law will be biased in favor of the 'predators', and sometimes, it will be biased in favor of the 'sharers'." But no matter what, no one will be biased towards the 'plundered', and even if there is sympathy for them, no one will want to be them. ”

Wan Guohou rode on a horse and looked down at Gao Jin, "Mr. Gao's perspective on things is very chic. By the way, I almost forgot one thing. Are you free on Christmas Eve? At that time, the crown will hold a ball, and Minister Sha, Director Nan, Dean Yu, and others will also come. I'll invite you verbally, and then I'll send someone to bring you an invitation. ”

"Of course. Gao Jin couldn't help but say.