Everyone devoured dinner, and there was no interest in savoring the delicacies, just to fill their stomachs. Li Hong sent them back to the room and took their leave. It's not early, and after entering the room, it's almost past midnight.

Lin Dong called Gao Qian and asked her to meet tomorrow night. Gao Qian asked where he lived, told him to rest well and hung up the phone.

Everyone was tired, went into a comfortable room, washed and slept, and opened their eyes again It was already the next day.

Lin Dong deliberately got up early, and Guan Cangsheng made an appointment with him during dinner last night, saying that he wanted to go to the financial street in the capital early in the morning. This financial street in Beijing is the equivalent of China's Wall Street, which is the center of the country's financial industry, not only the headquarters of several large state-owned banks in China, but also many foreign financial institutions have chosen to take root here. There are many banks, insurance companies and various investment companies here, and any company you pick up is very well-known internationally.

Lin Dong was afraid that he wouldn't be able to get up, so he specially called the front desk to ask for a call service. At half past six in the morning, the front desk staff called his room on time, and his voice was gentle and sweet, which made Lin Dong want to sleep even more when he heard it.

He remembered the agreement with Guan Cangsheng, so he could only force himself to get up, take a shower, and leave the room in good spirits. Just as Guan Cangsheng had just come out of the room, the two met in the corridor and went downstairs together.

"Mr. Guan, how was your rest last night?" Lin Dong asked with a smile.

Guan Cangsheng said: "It's good, but I remembered a lot of past events." Maybe you'll meet a lot of my old friends on the financial street. ”

Lin Dong didn't find it strange at all. Guan Cangsheng used to be the bull's ear in China's securities industry, calling for wind and rain, and it was very prosperous, and there were many people who knew him at that time. Nowadays, those people who are engaged in finance, if they don't commit suicide or go to prison, the rest will be gold, and the rest will probably work on the financial street and have decent jobs. Drive a luxury car and live in a luxury house.

In fact, there is a common problem in the financial circles all over the world, because practitioners are directly dealing with money, so the crime rate is also the highest, and it is difficult to have a complete escape. Judging by the events that have come to light in recent years. From a bank teller to a branch president, once exposed, it will be a staggering amount.

Lin Dong is reluctant to let Guan Cangsheng meet his old friends here, people who can gain a foothold on Financial Street are not idle people, if they see Guan Cangsheng's current situation, I am afraid that they are likely to be ridiculed, he is afraid that Guan Cangsheng's psychology will be unbearable.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Guan Cangsheng saw his thoughts and said with a smile: "Mr. Lin." You don't have to worry about me, since I don't die, I won't be looked down upon. Soon I will tell the world that I am back for the common people! ”

Lin Dong saw that although his sideburns were white, his ambition had not diminished at all, and he was relieved, it seemed that he was too worried, and Guan Cangsheng would definitely be able to give him a big surprise.

When the two arrived at the lobby on the first floor, Lin Dong asked the staff how to get to Financial Street, and the hotel staff told him to go forward after leaving the hotel. When you see a big road, turn into it.

Lin Dong and Guan Cangsheng came out of the hotel, the capital is located in the north, and the temperature is much lower than in the south, although spring has already bloomed in the south. And it's still a land of ice and snow. It was dark when they arrived yesterday, so they couldn't see outside. When I go out now, there are still a lot of snowdrifts on the side of the road that have not yet melted.

Lin Dongha let out a hot breath, rubbed his hands and said, "Huh! It's so cold......"

The stiff north wind easily pierced his trench coat, and the biting chill made him shiver. Fortunately, Lin Dong has a strong ability to adapt, and he immediately adapted to this temperature, if he had known that it would be so cold, he should have brought a down jacket over. …,

Guan Cangsheng was wearing an old padded jacket brought out from the housekeeper's ditch, with his hands in his sleeves, and smiled, "You know it's cold, or my old padded jacket is comfortable, and the wind can't blow through." ”

Lin Dong took out a box of cigarettes from his pocket, handed one to Guan Cangsheng, lit one himself, and immediately felt much warmer after smoking it. The two of them stood on the side of the road and looked at the high-rise buildings all around, and the high-rise buildings made of reinforced concrete stood tall in the sky, pointing straight to the sky, like a giant beast without words, which was daunting and felt the insignificance and humility of human beings.

"When I came here, there were no such buildings, and when I came back twenty years later, I couldn't see what they were. The rapid development of China has attracted worldwide attention, which is staggering, but there is also a hidden crisis. As soon as the galloping carriage slows down and the horses get tired, I am afraid that a series of hidden problems will erupt, and China will inevitably lead to another reform, even revolution. ”

Guan Cangsheng pinched the cigarette butt and said, Lin Dong stood beside him, listened quietly, and felt the heaviness of the vicissitudes of life on his body, and at the same time, because he had experienced too much, after ups and downs, Guan Cangsheng had a kind of wisdom that penetrated the world, a terrible calmness, as if nothing had anything to do with him, but everything was under his control.

The two chatted while walking, Guan Cangsheng seemed to be very good at talking, and kept talking along the way.

"The profits of more than a dozen listed banks in the A-share market account for more than 70 percent of the total profits of listed companies, and this phenomenon is basically impossible to happen abroad, which shows how deformed our country's economic development is. For a long time, banks have taken deposits at low interest rates and then lent loans at high interest rates, just like we do stocks, which are unpredictable. They make the lion's share of the profits, what do the business do? It's a serious problem......"

Lin Dong continued his words and said: "Yes, the bank took most of the profits, proving that other industries are shrinking badly, when the capital chain is broken, there is no money to repay the loan, the bank's dead debts will be doubled, the money will not be recovered, the market is chaotic, and I don't know which straw will crush the huge camel of the national economy at that time." ”

Guan Cangsheng laughed and said, "Don't be too pessimistic, don't underestimate the wisdom of the Chinese." Except that infighting can destroy this nation. There is absolutely no strong enemy in the world that can defeat our great motherland. I believe that people with lofty ideals will inevitably find a solution to the problem. Now that the state has begun to attach importance to it, optimizing the structure of the national economy is no longer an empty slogan, but has become the top priority in the work of the highest level. It's just that the ship they are at the helm is too big, let alone making a U-turn, it is difficult to even turn around. Vested interests are greedy and insatiable, and whenever there is change, they will always play the role of conservatives and obstruct the progress of society. ”

"Hehe, I don't like another bloody revolution, it's better to be gentle." Lin Dong said with a smile.

Guan Cangsheng laughed. "You see, you're playing the role of a conservative, you're in a state of losing and you're afraid that social change will make you lose what you've gained. It seems that only those who really have nothing can lead the people to a complete revolution. ”

Lin Dong was stunned, "I don't want to see my compatriots kill each other and cause their lives to be miserable, if there is a real day, I would rather immigrate to a quiet and uninhabited place, or buy a small island, and be a happy and free island owner." ”

"The owner? Sounds good. Guan Cangsheng nodded with a smile.

Before they knew it, they had reached the center of Financial Street.

Lin Dong looked around and saw that the heart of Financial Street was almost occupied by China's large state-owned banks and some of the world's most famous investment firms. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citibank, and countless other companies that are desirable to financial industry practitioners have set up branches here. …,

On the financial street, there are financial people in a hurry, these people are carrying briefcases in their hands, and there is no expression in them. Keep your head down and hurry, as if there is always something to do all day long.

Guan Cangsheng said: "Do you believe that Da Mo asked me to be the president of their Asian region and I refused? ”

Lin Dong nodded, "I naturally believe it, but I'm curious, why do you want to refuse?" How good Da Mo's platform is, and it gives you such a high position, if you agree, Mr. Guan, your ability will be maximized. ”

Guan Cangsheng smiled: "I don't regret it at all, I don't want to work for foreign devils, the reason is as simple as that." ”

"Sir is really a man of temperament. Lin Dong understood, haha......" Lin Dong gave a thumbs up.

Guan Cangsheng said: "Do you think I'm stupid in your heart?" ”

Lin Dong didn't deny it, he did think so in his heart, so he nodded.

Guan Cangsheng also gave him a thumbs up, "Dare to think and admit it." You are also a man of temperament. Why am I willing to follow you, the most important thing is your temper with me. ”

The two continued on their way. I hope to see Land Rover's Longqian Investment Company. After walking a short distance, a middle-aged man in a black trench coat walked up, this man was burly, wearing a hat, the brim of the hat was pressed very low, and his walking pace was very steady.

The expression on Guan Cangsheng's face was stunned for a moment, feeling that this person's figure was somewhat familiar, but Lin Dong didn't notice it.

When the man was about to walk in front of Guan Cangsheng, he suddenly took off his hat, and the moment he saw the little old man in front of him, his burly body actually shook, and his feet seemed to be nailed to the ground, and it was difficult to take another half step forward.

"Ji-young, hello."

However, Guan Cangsheng seemed calm and took the initiative to say hello to the man.

The stunned man standing opposite is called Cheng Zhiyong, who was Guan Cangsheng's follower back then, and now he is the president of the Chinese branch of Dutch Fenglei Venture Capital Company.

"Brother Cang, you came out, when did it happen?"

Cheng Zhiyong secretly scolded himself for being useless, after many years, when he met Guan Cangsheng again, he was still cowering like the original attendant, and even his voice was a few points lower than usual. He was very annoyed by his performance in the face of the old master, and a voice in his heart warned him: he is no longer the Guan Cangsheng of the past, just a little old man who has been in prison for more than ten years, and you are not the little follower of the year, you are the leader of the dignified Fenglei Venture Capital Company in China!

Cheng Zhiyong felt that his waist seemed to be stiffer, and he buttoned his hat to his head again. It's also strange to say, when he was walking just now, he inexplicably felt that someone was looking at him, thinking that he was being followed by someone, so he took off his hat, but he didn't expect to meet the old master here.

Guan Cangsheng smiled, "Not long after I came out, a month or two." ”

Cheng Zhiyong's face was slightly hot, and he smiled, "Brother Cang, I've been busy with official business all these years, so I haven't been able to have time to see you, that ...... Don't mind. ”

Guan Cangsheng smiled coldly. "Ji-young. How could you possibly come to see me? Back then, if you hadn't helped Qin Jiansheng commit perjury, would I have ended up like this? ”

Cheng Zhiyong's smile froze on his face, "Brother Cang, people don't destroy the heavens and the earth for themselves, this is what you taught me back then, and when it comes to the end, I have no choice." If I didn't help Qin Jiansheng, it was still unknown whether I would be able to survive until now, so I had to choose the side that was beneficial to me. ”

Lin Dong didn't speak. He observed the change in the expression on Sung Ji-yong's face, which gradually turned from guilt to anger.

"Back then, you were in the limelight, and you didn't have a chance to show after you. I'm not afraid to tell you, but I wish you had gone in earlier. Sung Ji-young said what was in his heart. laughing very rampantly, he is proud of his achievements today, and he is also laughing at Guan Cangsheng's current downfall. …,

"Hehe, so you hate me so much." Guan Cangsheng shook his head, smiled sadly, didn't want to be like him, and said to Lin Dong: "Mr. Lin, let you see the smile, let's go." ”

"Wait, don't rush to go. Brother Cang, don't you want to meet your old lover? ”

Cheng Zhiyong had a sneer on his face, and at this time, a graceful woman came from the corner of the street, Guan Cangsheng frowned, and said in his heart, why is she here?

The woman approached, and Lin Dong saw her appearance and dress clearly, only to feel the luxury of her body, wearing a mink fur coat, and the necklace around her neck was shining. The bag in my hand is also a limited edition, about thirty years old, with a beautiful face, but if you look closely, you can see fine wrinkles. Obviously, the actual age is older than it seems.

"Xiaowan, come here. Look who I've met. ”

Cheng Zhiyong beckoned Zhao Xiaowan to come over, Zhao Xiaowan walked to him, was hugged tightly by him, and pinched her buttocks with a lewd smile.

Zhao Xiaowan didn't fail to see the two people opposite Cheng Zhiyong, but she didn't pay much attention to it, and asked, "Brother Yong, who did you see?" ”

Cheng Zhiyong pointed at Guan Cangsheng with the other hand, "Just him, do you know?" ”

Zhou Xiaowan looked at Guan Cangsheng, and gradually recognized the inconspicuous little old man in front of her, and suddenly took off her sunglasses, revealing a shocked expression, "Cang...... Brother Cang. ”

Zhao Xiaowan was a woman raised by Guan Cangsheng back then, at first she was a dancer in a dance hall, and later she was taken by Guan Cangsheng. After Guan Cangsheng was imprisoned, Cheng Zhiyong used some means to take possession of Zhao Xiaowan.

"Brother Cang, I have always helped you take care of your woman, you look at how ruddy her face is, you know that she is not less moisturized by men, hehe, brother, I don't work her at night. Now that you have returned, the things are yours to their rightful owners. ”

Cheng Zhiyong made a strong effort and pushed Zhao Xiaowan towards Guan Cangsheng.

Zhao Xiaowan was a woman after all, and she was pushed vigorously by him, and she fell forward, just hitting Guan Cangsheng's arms.

Lin Dong clenched his fists angrily and looked at Cheng Zhiyong angrily.

Cheng Zhiyong was so proud that he spat out the resentment that had been accumulated in his chest for many years, and he didn't care about the young man standing next to Cangsheng at all.

Zhao Xiaowan was ashamed, and after listening to Cheng Zhiyong's words just now, she realized that the reason why this man wanted to be with her was just to take revenge on Guan Cangsheng, at this moment, she wanted to die, and she only felt so sorry for Guan Cangsheng.

"Brother Cang, do you know? When you pressed Xiaowan under you, there were a few times when I secretly hid outside the window and peeked, and at that time I was thinking, one day, I would also press her under my body and ask her to have spring. After you go in, I have a thrill of revenge every time I ride on her. I'm tall and handsome, so I'm worse than you? Why can I only be a supporting role where you are? I don't accept my fate! Look at me now, I have everything you ever had, money, women, and status! ”

Guan Cangsheng had long forgotten his hatred for Cheng Zhiyong who betrayed him at the beginning, but he didn't expect Cheng Zhiyong's psychology to be distorted to such an extent, and he couldn't help but be angry, and the muscles at the corners of his mouth twitched.

"Look at you now, a bad old man, what compares to me? Or let me pity you, Guan Cangsheng, you listen, I can arrange a position for you in my company, rest assured, the salary must be very good, it is better than you sweeping the streets for a living. Cheng Zhi always hated Guan Cangsheng for stealing the limelight when he was young, if he asked what else he wanted to do in this life, it would be that he failed to let Guan Cangsheng be his follower.

Guan Cangsheng pushed Zhao Xiaowan away and sneered: "Cheng Zhiyong, you have been with me for a few years, and you actually used this woman to hit me?" Ridiculous, it's just stupid! Have I ever had a crush on a woman in my life? What is Zhao Xiaowan? But one of my many mistresses. If you wanted it, tell me, and maybe I'll reward you. After many years, it seems that you have really not grown at all. I know that you have always felt that I am not as good as you in education and appearance, but there is one thing, my ability is better than yours! You deserve to be my henchman! Not convinced, right? I can make a woman follow me willingly with a single look, but you have to work hard, this is where I am stronger than you! ”

Cheng Zhiyong suddenly found that his status with Guan Cangsheng had never changed, even if he was now the little old man in front of him, he still had the ability to control his joys, sorrows, and sorrows, which made Cheng Zhiyong feel desperate and even more angry. Why after so many years, I still can't get rid of the psychological shadow of Guan Cangsheng?

Cheng Zhi is never convinced, he doesn't believe it!

There seemed to be a flame burning in his body, and he wanted to transform his anger into boundless flames, and he wanted to extinguish Guan Cangsheng's ashes!

"Damn!"

Cheng Zhiyong roared angrily, reached out and grabbed Guan Cangsheng's collar, and with his strength, he could pick up the little old man with one hand. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly passes, and your support is my biggest motivation. )