Chapter 11: Changed
Bai Ye naturally didn't know the resentment of some people in the industry.
Driven by the young man, he returned to the apartment. When he entered the door, he didn't mean to invite the young man in, so he said goodbye directly: "Thank you today, you can go back first if it's okay." ”
"Rest well. The young man took a deep look at Bai Ye and simply left.
It's just that the young man didn't go home, but drove his car, and after a long detour around the city, he arrived at the most remote and deserted corner of the city.
There is a continuous building there, with layers of power grids, many police dogs, and very well guarded.
It's a prison.
The young man also went through several procedures before meeting a middle-aged man in a specific place.
"Cao Xiang, you're here. ”
The middle-aged man has short hair and a capable face.
Even if he was wearing special clothes and being in prison, he couldn't hide his bearing.
"Mr. Lee. ”
Cao Xiang greeted and suddenly fell silent.
The middle-aged man is Li Dongxing, before he was imprisoned, he was a famous name in the art industry.
The Dongxing Gallery he founded has a business at home and abroad, and there are dozens of contracted artists on hand, many of whom are famous masters.
It can be said that before Dongxing Gallery closed down, he played a pivotal role in the circle and could be called a big man.
It's a pity that he saw him get up the Zhu Tower, saw him feast guests, and saw his building collapse.
Rats leave a sinking ship.
After being in prison, everything is a thing of the past.
Ten years in prison has only passed for more than half a year, and there is still a long way to go.
Li Dongxing himself, but he didn't have the slightest sense of frustration, and his smile was still so indifferent: "Cao Xiang, why did you have time to come over today, is there anything wrong?"
"Wait, count the time......"
Li Dongxing frowned: "The school's speech, didn't Xiaobai go? Or did something happen?"
"I went, nothing changed. ”
Cao Xiang hurriedly replied.
"That's good. ”
Li Dongxing was relieved and said with a smile: "You should tell Xiaobai, this is an opportunity." Even if you are embarrassed by anything during your speech, you must endure humiliation. Gritting your teeth to get through, sooner or later the rain will pass and the sky will clear. ”
Cao Xiang's eyes flashed, and he suddenly asked, "Mr. Li, I don't understand, why do you want to help him, and even use Professor Yu's favors......"
You must know that if you use this kind of thing less than once, it will gradually become thin in the end, and the affection will be gone.
It stands to reason that Professor Yu's relationship should be left to the most important hole card after Li Dongxing is released from prison and seeks to make a comeback.
But he didn't expect that he actually used it on Bai Ye.
If it weren't for Cao Xiang knowing the details of the two, he would really wonder if Bai Ye was Li Dongxing's illegitimate son.
"Don't understand?"
Li Dongxing smiled, even if he was sitting on the stool, his waist was still so straight, and his voice was domineering: "It's actually very simple, the Buddha fights for a stick of incense, and people fight for a breath." ”
"I, Li Dongxing, ask myself that I am not inferior to my subordinates, especially for the artists who have signed with the gallery, I can be called very caring, and I will do my best to help them operate and promote their reputation. ”
"But how did they repay me? I can understand the haste to get rid of me after my accident. But some people chose to fall into the well, hated me for not dying, and stepped on 10,000 feet directly. ”
"These white-eyed wolves, I remember them by heart. ”
Between speaking, Li Dongxing's eyes softened: "But the wind knows the grass, and the board knows the Chengchen." In the darkest hour of my life, there was a fool who stood up in solidarity with me, regardless of the consequences. ”
"Hey, you nerd. ”
Li Dongxing said with a smile: "Solidarity is solidarity, and what else is burned." More than 100 works, but his hard work for several years, and it is also the property of Dongxing Gallery, which belongs to me...... He burned them all, which is a gesture to me. ”
"I also remember this account, and I will slowly settle it with him in the future. ”
Li Dongxing smiled, and his face became gloomy again: "You should also be clear about what happened after that." As soon as Bai Ye stood up to support me, it wasn't actually solidarity, but he just stood up and said a few good words for me. ”
"I admit that the capital I used to establish Dongxing Gallery was indeed obtained through improper means. But that was more than a decade ago, and after founding Dongxing Gallery, I didn't wash my hands. ”
"Of course, if you do something wrong, you will be beaten, I admit that. ”
"The question is, what did Xiaobai do wrong? He just wanted to intercede for me, and he was criticized by thousands of people. And most of the first to scold him were the contracted painters of Dongxing Gallery. ”
"Are they going to fall into the well and find out that someone wants to pull me, so they just kill me together?"
Li Dongxing's eyes were sharp: "How can I let them get their wish." ”
"It's a pity ......"
His eyes slowly became dim: "I came in, and I couldn't protect him, so I could only ask someone to take care of him." Cao Xiang, tell me honestly, when he gave a speech at school, was he impulsive again?"
"Not really. ”
Cao Xiang's expression was a little complicated: "During the speech, there were indeed students who targeted him, but he resolved it casually, easily dealt with all kinds of criticism, and finally came to a counter-killing ......"
"What?"
Li Dongxing was surprised: "Really?"
"It's true. ”
Cao Xiang nodded heavily and hesitated: "I feel that he ...... It's changed!"
“…… It's good to get good. ”
Li Dongxing was both relieved and sentimental: "People, they always have to go through something to grow." It's just that the price is known to you. ”
After that, he changed the topic: "Cao Xiang, your contract is about to expire, what are your plans next? If you are still ready to continue to engage in this industry, I have a lot of friends in my life, and I am basically unreliable." But after walking the rivers and lakes for a long time, there are more or less one or two gentlemen's friends in the industry, you can contact them......"
"Thank you, Mr. Lee. Cao Xiang thanked him.
At this time, someone came over and reminded that the time was almost up.
Cao Xiang got up, and then said softly: "Mr. Li, I understand your kindness." But I don't think I'll be joining any company in the future. ”
"Huh?"
Li Dongxing's eyes flashed: "You want to go it alone and start your own business?"
"Nope. ”
Cao Xiang shook his head and didn't explain, just said goodbye politely: "Mr. Li, it's time for me to go." I'll come to visit you when I have time in the future. Wishing you good health and all the best. ”
"You're going well, too. ”
Li Dongxing frowned and looked at Cao Xiang's disappearing figure.
After a while, under the reminder of the prison guard, he quickly got up, and then smiled dumbly. He is like this, what does he care about what others do? Whether Cao Xiang starts a business or changes careers, it definitely has nothing to do with him.
All in all, after doing this, he is already worthy of his heart.
Xiaobai, how to go in the future, it's up to you, I hope there is a chance to see you in the rivers and lakes!
Li Dongxing sighed silently and walked into the class room.
As for Cao Xiang, he drove home. However, for one night, he was not idle, he kept paying attention to the changes in public opinion on the Internet, and took a pen to record something from time to time.
It was very late that he closed his eyes and rested.
The next morning, he immediately drove out and arrived at Hakuba's apartment building.
Ding-dong, ding-dong.
Cao Xiang rang the doorbell and waited for a moment only to find that there was no response.
Press ...... again
A few minutes passed, and there was still no movement in the apartment.
For a moment, Cao Xiang was a little anxious, and took out a card directly in his pocket.
He swept the card, and the electronic lock of the door rang.
The door opened, and he stepped inside.
Glancing around, he was stunned for a moment, stunned on the spot.
House...... It's changed.
The living room, which was messy yesterday, full of garbage and smell, suddenly became bright and spotless.
The unfamiliar environment made him wonder if he was in the wrong place.
By the way, what about the White Leaf Man?