No Regrets?
(Begging for monthly votes, begging for collection)
The first was fate, the second was luck, the third was geomancy, the fourth was to accumulate virtue, the fifth was to study, the sixth was to be famous, the eighth was to worship the gods, the ninth was to make friends with nobles, and the tenth was to keep in good health.
Many people knew about this saying, and many people had studied it. Many people believed it, while others did not. The interesting thing was that the more mediocre people were, the more they did not believe it. However, those big shots who had reached the pinnacle of life firmly believed it.
Qin Sheng remembered that his grandfather had told him this saying when he was young. He said that reading from front to back meant one thing, and reading from back to front meant another. If one's innate conditions were good, then he could start from front to back, and his life would be smooth sailing. However, if one's innate conditions were not good, he should not be disappointed. He could choose to do things that people could do, such as accumulate virtue, study, worship the gods, make friends with nobles, and keep in good health. If he did these things well, he would gradually change those innate conditions. This was called man can conquer nature.
Qin Sheng had innate conditions, but his innate conditions were not enough. Therefore, he chose to do things that he could do, such as accumulate virtue, study, worship the gods, and keep in good health. As for making friends with nobles, Qin Sheng had met many kinds of nobles over the years. Some were the connections and favors that his grandfather had left for him, and some were met by himself.
Jiang Xianbang was also considered a noble, but this was an innate condition. It was a favor left by his grandfather. In the beginning, Qin Sheng somewhat rejected it, but now he had thought through a lot of things. A person's life was only for a hundred years. If he was too stubborn, it would be difficult for him to achieve great things. His grandfather was his only relative. These were the paths that his grandfather had paved for him. Why should he not use them?
Those so-called big shots who started from scratch also relied on the help of nobles to get to the top step by step. Who could rise to the top just by fighting alone?
Jiang Xianbang seldom went to the company, but there were a few things that needed him to handle personally. That was why Qin Sheng could catch him in the company a few times.
Usually, he lived in an old foreign-style house on Middle Huaihai Road. He started his business in antiques, and always felt that living in those newly built villas was less interesting and less homely. Therefore, he bought an old foreign-style house here in the early years and spent tens of millions to decorate it, not to mention the antiques in the villa. Except for those advanced security measures, the old foreign-style house looked very ordinary from the outside, but inside, it was a different world. From upstairs to downstairs, there were paintings of famous people, bronze, porcelain, and antiques everywhere. Ordinary people definitely could not live here, because the Yin Qi was too strong. but Jiang Xianbang's fate was special, so he was suitable to live in this place.
The old foreign-style houses nearby were basically row houses. There were very few single-family houses with gardens like Jiang Xianbang's. Most of them were tiger people who hid in the market. The foreign-style houses were separated by high walls, isolated from the downtown. After Qin Sheng's Mercedes-Benz arrived at the gate, the security guard opened the gray electric gate.
Qin Sheng parked the car in the garage and was led in by the servant. Before he entered the house, he heard the laughter inside. In the living room, besides Jiang Xianbang, there was a man in his early thirties, who was talking and laughing with Jiang Xianbang. There was also a beautiful woman brewing tea next to them. Qin Sheng did not know whether to laugh or cry. As long as there was Jiang Xianbang, there must be beautiful women. This was also his only hobby. He probably had many canaries outside, but no one could be the hostess of this foreign-style house.
The man in his thirties was dressed brightly and looked imposing. Otherwise, he would not be able to sit on the same level as Jiang Xianbang. After seeing Qin Sheng come in, the man stood up and said, "Brother Jiang, you have a guest. Then I'll leave first. I'll ask you out for a drink another day."
"Why are you in such a hurry? Let's have lunch together." Jiang Xianbang asked him to stay out of courtesy.
The man shook his head and said, "I have an appointment with a few elders of my wife's family at noon. I can't do it today. I won't be polite with you."
"Okay, I won't see you out. Let's get together another day." Jiang Xianbang did not insist.
Just when Qin Sheng came in, Jiang Xianbang shouted, "Qin Sheng, come here. Let me introduce you."
Qin Sheng walked over slowly, and the man also stopped. Jiang Xianbang introduced, "Qin Sheng, this is my friend Zhao Zixi. Say hello to your brother Zhao."
"Brother Zhao." Qin Sheng nodded and shouted in a neither servile nor overbearing manner.
"Zixi, this is my nephew Qin Sheng. He just arrived in Shanghai not long ago. Please take care of him in the future. You young people can have fun together. I'm old," Jiang Xianbang said casually.
In a short sentence, Zhao Zixi read a lot of meaning. First of all, Qin Sheng was Jiang Xianbang's nephew. Second, Jiang Xianbang introduced him to him, which meant that they were very close, not distant relatives. Finally, he wanted him to help him, which meant that this young man was very important to Jiang Xianbang.
"Brother Jiang, you are too polite. Take care of me." Zhao Zixi smiled and then took out a business card from his coat pocket and handed it to Qin Sheng. "Little Qin, keep in touch in the future. I'm old friends with brother Jiang. You can look for me if you need anything."
Qin Sheng bent down slightly and took the business card with both hands. This business card was so ordinary that it was the same as the consultant of the agency company at the entrance of the community. The introduction on it was simple, only the name and phone number.
When Qin Sheng put the business card in his pocket, Zhao Zixi did not wait for Qin Sheng to speak. He smiled and said, "Brother Jiang, I'll go first."
"Qing 'er, help me see Zixi off," Jiang Xianbang said to the beauty next to him.
The beauty smiled very reservedly and stretched out her hand. "Brother Zhao, please."
After Zhao Zixi left, Qin Sheng smiled and said, "I call you uncle, but he calls you brother. You still want me to call him brother. Aren't you taking advantage of him?"
"Other than being talkative in front of me, can you be more serious? Why did you take the time to visit a lonely old man like me?" Jiang Xianbang sat down and stared at Qin Sheng.
Qin Sheng was never polite to Jiang Xianbang. He sat directly opposite Jiang Xianbang and poured himself a cup of tea. He said happily, "What are you talking about? I'm here today to ask for your help."
"Don't, don't, don't. My young master, please don't give me any more trouble. Don't you think the matter between Zhou Wenwu and Zhao Dongsheng is not big enough? The Yan family behind Zhou Wenwu is already suspecting me. It's all your fault." Thinking of this, Jiang Xianbang complained angrily. Even he did not dare to provoke the Yan family. He already regretted following Qin Sheng into the muddy water.
Qin Sheng shook his head and said, "I did Zhou Wenwu, not Zhao Dongsheng."
"You didn't kill Zhao Dongsheng?" Jiang Xianbang was a little surprised. When he knew that Zhou Wenwu was missing, he knew it must be Qin Sheng. That night, he drank a bottle of white wine alone because he rarely met such a young man.
But Zhao Dongsheng was hacked to death on the street, which made Jiang Xianbang very angry. This was Shanghai. Qin Sheng was so unscrupulous. Was he not afraid of getting himself into trouble?
Qin Sheng nodded and said, "Why would I lie to you? I will not do things without a sense of propriety."
"Then who could it be?" Jiang Xianbang was very puzzled. Could it be that someone was eyeing the Han family's business?
At this time, the beauty Qing 'er in a long dress came in. Qin Sheng took the initiative to interrupt, "You have a mistress in your house. How many good girls have you harmed? Are you really not afraid of being hacked to death when you go out?"
Qing 'er was a typical southern girl, like the girl next door who walked alone on the bridge at dusk in Jiangnan. She was quite pitiful, delicate and small.
After hearing Qin Sheng's words, Qing 'er's face changed slightly. She was obviously unhappy.
"Don't talk nonsense. Qing 'er is the daughter of my old friend. After her father died, she has been living with me. She is half my daughter. You have to call her sister." Jiang Xianbang frowned and scolded.
Qin Sheng was a little annoyed with his taste. He quickly got up and said, "Sister Qing 'er, I am sorry. I was presumptuous. Don't be angry."
"It's okay." Qing 'er shook her head. Obviously, she would not lower herself to Qin Sheng's level. Then she said to Jiang Xianbang, "Uncle, I am going to school."
She was a teacher at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music not far away. She still had two classes in the afternoon, so it was time to go out.
"Go, be careful on the road. Will you come back for dinner tonight?" Jiang Xianbang looked at Qing 'er lovingly, without any distracting thoughts. He sometimes had no bottom line, but he valued brotherhood very much. Most of their descendants were taken care of by him, and every year, he would take time to visit their graves.
Qing 'er smiled and shook her head. "No, I have to go to my best friend's house tonight."
"Okay, call the driver to pick you up," Jiang Xianbang said softly.
Qing 'er nodded and said yes. Then she picked up her bag and left the house.
"What do you think? My old friend's daughter is not bad, right? Do you want me to introduce her to you?" After Qing 'er left, Jiang Xianbang laughed. He had been looking at Qin Sheng's eyes. Obviously, Qing' er had amazed him.
Qin Sheng was stunned. "Ah, you are pushing your old friend's daughter into the fire pit. I have no house and no car. How can I be a match for such a fairy?"
"You are right. I was just joking." Jiang Xianbang shrugged.
Qin Sheng directly cursed, "What the f * ck."
Jiang Xianbang laughed out loud. To be honest, he really felt that ordinary people were not worthy of Qing 'er. Those who had seen Qing' er were not just one or two of them. The fathers of those boys took the initiative to propose marriage. Which family did not have a flourishing background? But Jiang Xianbang would not let Qing 'er go to such a family. He knew Qing' er's character and in such an environment, she would not be happy. In fact, to put it bluntly, he still saw Qing 'er's intention. As long as she liked it, it was fine. Even if the man she liked was a beggar, he would also let that man have a place in Shanghai.
"Say it. You don't come to me without a reason. Why are you looking for me today? If you say you are here to thank me, I will not believe you." Jiang Xianbang lit his cigar. Usually, when Qing 'er was around, he did not dare to smoke. This girl always scolded him.
Qin Sheng smiled and said, "I told you just now."
"I forgot. Say it again." Jiang Xianbang curled his lips.
Qin Sheng smiled and said, "I want to find you to make a living."
Jiang Xianbang thought about it. Naturally, he knew what Qin Sheng meant. He did not expect Qin Sheng to agree. But he still asked seriously, "Is the Han family not good?"
"Yes, but not suitable for me." Qin Sheng said honestly.
"You have decided? Do you regret it?"
"No."
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