Li Haidong suddenly hugged the steering wheel and cried. He choked and said, "Brother Lu, you're the only one who treats me like a person. They all look down on me …"
Lu Yiwei patted Li Haidong's shoulder and said, "It doesn't matter if others look down on you, as long as you work hard. It's all about money. Don't worry, I'll make sure you make a lot of money next year. By then, I'll see what her family dares to say. They won't even dare to fart! "
"Really?" Li Haidong suddenly stopped crying and turned around.
Lu Yiwei nodded and said, "Didn't I tell you before that you should explore a coal mine? Let me tell you a piece of good news. The price of coal is going to skyrocket soon. We must seize this opportunity! "
Speaking of this, Li Haidong immediately said, "Brother Lu, I've been asking around recently. I heard that there's a coal mine in Maping County that's going to be contracted. Do you want to contact them?"
Remembering that Yang Derong came from Maping County, Lu Yiwei shook his head and said, "I don't plan to invest in Bei Zhou. You should look further and look at the surrounding urban areas. Dongzhou and Nanzhou are both fine."
"Okay, I'll ask around in two days."
Lu Yiwei continued, "Today, I'll introduce someone to you. His name is Pan Chengjun. You've met him before. He's a southerner with a great business mind. He's good at coal mine management. I plan to work with him. After all, you're inexperienced. I need him. "
Hearing this, Li Haidong said worriedly, "Brother Lu, Pan Chengjun is a foreigner after all. Aren't you afraid that he'll cheat you?"
"I'm not worried about that," Lu Yiwei said with relief, "I still have you. Let him manage it. You keep an eye on it."
"Deal!" Li Haidong said excitedly, "I promise I'll keep an eye on him for you."
Lu Yiwei did not know whether to laugh or cry. "I'm not asking you to keep an eye on him. Forget it. We'll talk about this after it's done. Let's go."
"Alrighty!" Li Haidong forgot about his unhappiness and rushed all the way to Jiangdong City.
Jiangdong City was particularly busy before and after the New Year's Day. It took them more than an hour to get off the highway and arrive at the western restaurant on the third street. When they arrived, it was already past two o 'clock in the afternoon.
"F * ck! Brother Lu, you're finally here. I'm so hungry that my heart is sticking to my back. "As soon as Lu Yiwei got out of the car, Black Circle, who was standing at the door, complained.
Lu Yiwei quickly apologized. "I'm really sorry, everyone. There was a traffic jam on the way. I'll take care of your lunch today!"
Sanjo was a gentle person. He smiled and said, "Since we're already in River East, how can I let you control us? Let's go. I've already ordered the food."
Lu Yiwei glanced back at the dining room and asked, "Where's Old Pan?"
"Oh, business has been very good these days. Old Pan is a little busy, so he's not upstairs. Don't wait for him. He'll be here soon." As he spoke, Sanjo put his arm around Lu Yiwei and walked straight to the Chinese restaurant next door.
In the room, it was as warm as spring. They took off their jackets and sat down. Black Circle, who had sharp eyes, noticed the bruise on Lu Yiwei's chin. He cried out in surprise, "Oh, Yiwei, what happened to you? Did you get into a fight?"
Sanjo heard Black Circle's cry and turned around to see it.
Lu Yiwei quickly covered his face with his hand and lied, "Why did I get into a fight? I accidentally bumped into it. It's not a big deal!"
"Bullsh * t!" Black Circle was a gangster. He could tell at a glance that it was caused by an external force. He walked over and removed Lu Yiwei's hand. He looked at it and said, "It's obvious that it was kicked by a leather shoe. Not bad, Yiwei. You're already in your thirties, but you still have some skills. Haha."
Hearing Black Circle's gloating, Sanjo also ridiculed, "Black Circle, don't forget that he's a master of Taekwondo. In terms of fighting, I don't think we're his match."
"Pfft!" Black Circle was unconvinced. "When I was a gangster, you guys were holding books all day like nerds." Seeing that there was an "outsider" Li Haidong, Black Circle became excited. He pulled Li Haidong's hand and said, "Haidong, let me tell you. When I was in college, this bastard Sanjo saw a beautiful woman in the library. He pretended to read books and flirted with her all day long. Who knew that she didn't like him at all and rejected him in front of so many people. Haha."
Sanjo was about to interrupt with a red face, but Black Circle still wanted to continue. "Besides, Lu Yiwei set up a poetry club and fooled a group of ignorant girls all day long. All of them admired him very much. He was very flirtatious. However, he was handsome. That was also his capital. But so what? He didn't even hold a girl's hand in his four years in college. I don't know how many times I've had sex. Haha … "
It was always good to recall the youthful years. But Li Haidong didn't even finish primary school. He had no idea what university was. Looking at Black Circle's smile, he also giggled. Lu Yiwei and Sanjo looked at each other and shook their heads with a smile.
Sanjo ignored Black Circle and said to Lu Yiwei, "Yiwei, guess who I saw two days ago?"
"Who?" Lu Yiwei swept away the unhappiness in his heart and asked curiously.
"Pei Jun!"
"Pei Jun? Isn't this kid in America? He's back? "
Pei Jun was one of the "Big Six" of their university dormitory. After graduating from university, he went to America and they had no contact since. Sanjo said excitedly, "Yes! I went to the Provincial People's Hospital two days ago and happened to meet this kid. He said that he came back for a learning exchange and that he will be back for Chinese New Year this year. At that time, our people in Dormitory 606 must have a good gathering! "
At this point, everyone suddenly quieted down and their smiles froze on their faces. They all thought of Monkey, who was still locked up in the detention center.
After a long time, Sanjo said, "Yiwei, even though Monkey has committed a crime, he is still young. I hope you can give him a chance and find a way to release him. I believe that after this incident, he will turn over a new leaf and become a new man. "
"Ignore him!" Black Circle looked down on Monkey from the beginning and said, "This grandson doesn't know how to be pitied! I hate people like this the most, especially those who betray their brothers. This is Old Pan who is safe and sound. If something happens to him, how will he face us? "
Lu Yiwei was silent for a moment and said, "Monkey's case has been delayed due to lack of evidence. In fact, I don't want to see him like this, but this matter is completely out of my control. After all, it is a kidnapping … How about this, I will go back and see what channels I can find. If it works, I will do my best. In addition, Old Pan has to do some ideological work. "
"Leave it to me." Sanjo was a kind person and took charge of everything. "Old Pan and I are good brothers now. He will listen to me."
"Alright, I will think of a way when I go back."
"Alright, alright, let's not talk about those annoying things. Hurry up and eat. I'm starving." Black Circle was obviously indifferent to Monkey's matter.
During the meal, Sanjo received a call. He got up and said embarrassedly, "Everyone, I'm sorry. I'm really too busy over there. I'll go over and take a look. I'll be right back!"
"This meal is not interesting at all." Black Circle threw his chopsticks and sat there angrily.
Lu Yiwei and Sanjo gave each other a look. Sanjo patted the back of Black Circle's head and left quickly. Lu Yiwei could take the opportunity to mention Zhang Zhiyuan's matter.
"Black Circle, I have something I need your help with!" Lu Yiwei picked up his glass and clinked it with Black Circle before downing it.
Black Circle finished drinking and smacked his lips. "Yiwei, you're treating me like an outsider by saying that. There's no need to help between us. If there's anything, just say it. Don't be so wishy-washy. It makes us so distant! Do you want to get a treasure again? "
Lu Yiwei smiled knowingly and said, "You know me the best, okay?"
"What's wrong with that? This is my line of work. Tell me, what do you want this time? I'll keep an eye out for you."
Lu Yiwei couldn't say who he wanted, nor who he wanted to give it to, so he said, "It's a big client this time, and we're doing something big. What do you think is suitable?"
"That depends on how big the matter is!" Black Circle was familiar with this line of work. "If it's for a provincial leader, it'll at least be a masterpiece. If it's not famous, even if it's an old thing, the other party might not be able to recognize it. Like Wang Xizhi and Ouyang Xun, I can't get them for you no matter how much money you spend. Even if I get them, they'll just be fakes. Right, a friend of mine found an authentic painting by Lan Ying a few days ago. Will this do? "
"Lan Ying?" Lu Yiwei might be from the Chinese Department, but he was unfamiliar with this name.
"That's right!" Black Circle said, "A great painter from the Ming Dynasty, specializing in landscapes and flowers. His brushwork is elegant, rich in color, and his brushwork is vigorous. The museum has many of his works. This friend of mine found it among the commoners, and it's authenticated by experts. If you're interested, I'll get it for you. "
Lu Yiwei didn't understand the market, so he asked, "How much will it cost?"
Black Circle frowned and thought for a long time before he took out his phone and made a call. "My friend said that according to the price given by the experts, it'll cost at least a million. If I want it, it'll be 700,000!"
Lu Yiwei was so shocked that he nearly vomited. "That's the lowest?"
Black Circle said, "Yiwei, you might not understand our line of work, but we don't set a price. Under normal circumstances, we'll give you whatever you think is worth. We don't use money to measure our work, but we trade with each other. For example, Lan Ying's works can be sold for 700,000, and that's considered cheap. In another two years, it can double or even multiply. The value is indescribable. "
"It's done!" Lu Yiwei gritted his teeth and made up his mind, "Keep this thing for me. I'll come back in two days."
Black Circle was afraid that Lu Yiwei would misunderstand, so he added, "Brother Lu, you have to believe me. I'll never take my brother's money."
"What are you talking about!" Lu Yiwei raised his glass and said, "Of course I believe you. Do you think I won't trust you? Alright, it's settled. Come, let's drink! "
"Aiyo! The two of you are drinking quite warmly. "At this moment, Sanjo pushed the door open and came in. Pan Chengjun followed closely behind.
"Damn it!" Black Circle got up and pulled the two of them over. "You two drink three glasses first. Yiwei, Haidong, and I have already finished a bottle. Only the two of you are dawdling. It's really annoying!"
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