When he entered the house, he was even more surprised. The furniture was all mahogany, and he would never suspect that it was fake if it was placed in such a high-end villa. There was a huge TV, and judging from the brand, it was imported. Although China was already the world's largest producer of white goods, it could not produce such a screen.
Therefore, such a television would cost at least a hundred thousand yuan.
He Zhou realized that the door was locked with a fingerprint. He was trying to figure out how to set it up. Entering and exiting the house could be done with a finger. It was too troublesome to use a key.
Liao Lei did not understand the situation and was too embarrassed to continue walking. Seeing that He Zhou was ignoring him, he asked, "I'm asking you a question. Where is this place? What did you break? We can't afford to pay for it."
"Wait, can't you see I'm busy?" The screen was in Korean. He Zhou did not understand a single word and was trying his luck to see if he could set it to Chinese or English.
Liao Lei moved his head over and pushed He Zhou aside. "Go away. I'll do it."
He Zhou said, "You know Korean?"
"Of course." Liao Lei casually tapped on the screen and set it to Chinese before smiling. "You can do it yourself. Just record your fingerprint."
With the Chinese interface, He Zhou followed the instructions and quickly recorded the fingerprint. He opened the door, closed the door, and tested it a few times. After ensuring that it was foolproof, he said with satisfaction, "Not bad. It seems that you've watched too many Korean dramas.
Liao Lei said, "I've been with your classmate for so many years. Don't you know where I'm from?"
"Yanbian." He Zhou shared a bunk with him, so of course he knew.
Then, he patted his head and smiled awkwardly. "I forgot, I forgot. Sorry."
As time passed, he almost forgot that Liao Lei was an ethnic minority.
There were many ethnic minority students in the class. No one would remember it unless it was useful.
Liao Lei said, "Who does this house belong to? Tell me. I'm feeling guilty staying here. Hurry up and tell me. If not, I'm leaving."
He Zhou gave him a cigarette. He did not dare to smoke in the house. After lighting it, he ran to the door.
He Zhou accompanied him and leaned against the pillar at the door. He smiled and said, "It's really mine. My mom bought it as an investment house many years ago. It was cheap when she bought it. It's not worth much."
Liao Lei asked, "You're not lying to me?"
He Zhou panicked and said unhappily, "In all honesty, am I that kind of person? When have I ever lied to you? "
Thinking about He Zhou's character, Liao Lei felt that He Zhou wouldn't go that far. He exclaimed, "Then it's worth a lot of money now. The unit price here is around 50,000 yuan. I couldn't tell that you've become a rich second generation. "
He Zhou said smugly, "Sigh, I've always been a rich second generation."
Liao Lei said, "Then why did you keep lying to me? What's the point of pretending to be poor in front of us?"
He Zhou said, "Why would I lie to you? It's just that being poor is unique. Sigh, you can think of it as our family's upbringing being strict. My old mother believes that sons should be raised poor and daughters should be raised rich. "
The more he thought about it, the more tears he would shed. He was still rather envious of Pan Ying's life. He could spend money as he pleased. In terms of net worth, his family was not just a little bit better than the Pan Family.
He was angry that his father died too early. Otherwise, he would have a younger sister.
Now that he had a younger sister, she was rich. No matter what, he could cheat some money out of her every two or three days.
Liao Lei said, "Then when you graduate and get a mansion, what about a luxury car?"
He Zhou said, "Of course I have a car, but I'm too lazy to drive it. I can't even afford the insurance. Just the insurance fee is more than 100,000 yuan."
Usually, he would occasionally drive a car, so he didn't have to worry about the expenses. However, once he decided to drive a car for a long time, his mother would definitely haggle with him.
Liao Lei asked curiously, "Isn't it a small matter to give you a few tens of thousands of yuan to spend?"
He Zhou said, "Our family is a little special. It's hard to explain it to you. Sigh, I'll tell you in detail when I have time."
Liao Lei said, "Alright."
He knew that He Zhou came from a single-parent family. He was afraid that he would make He Zhou sad, so he didn't ask further.
He Zhou said, "Go back and pack up. You can stay at my place. It's a big place anyway. You can choose whichever room you want."
Liao Lei waved his hand and said, "No, I found a job at Hangtou Town. It's too far from here. It's better for you to stay by yourself."
He Zhou asked in surprise, "You found a job?"
Liao Lei nodded. "Yeah, the company is in the auto parts business. They have five insurances and one housing. The conditions are not bad. As for you, I think there's no need to go through all that trouble. Your family's conditions are so good. There's no need to suffer. "
He Zhou said, "We'll see. I'm not sure. "
He wasn't as determined to find a job now.
His mother was trying to corrupt him with a mansion.
If he lived in such a big mansion, how could he still have the mood to do a job with a salary of four to five thousand?
That would be too pretentious!
After taking Liao Lei for a walk, the two of them went out to eat. Under the guidance of the security guard at the entrance, they found a small restaurant.
He Zhou wanted to help Liao Lei move, but Liao Lei refused.
He smiled and said, "I only have an electric fan and a bag. I can take the bus there. It's not that far. Don't worry about me. Just take care of yourself."
He Zhou said, "Aren't we renting for a year? If we leave early, the 1,000 yuan deposit won't be refunded, right?"
When he first came to Pujiang, he rented with Liao Lei.
Now that the two of them were no longer staying, he naturally had to deal with the aftermath.
Liao Lei said, "Of course not. Whatever, it doesn't matter. There's no point in arguing about this. It's written clearly in the contract."
He Zhou said, "Alright then. When your job is stable, I'll go and have a drink with you."
After finishing a bottle of beer each, he rushed to pay the bill. No matter what, his situation was still better than Liao Lei's.
He lived his life in a daze. His family had a mine and he didn't have to worry about his mother. He didn't have to worry about her at all.
He just sat and waited to take over and become a winner in life.
Liao Lei lived a calculated life. His family was a farmer and they weren't very well off. His parents had high hopes for him and he carried the hopes of the whole family.
After leaving the restaurant, Liao Lei went straight to the subway station.
He Zhou sent him to the entrance of the subway. He smiled and said, "Call me if there's anything. If someone provokes us, we're not afraid."
He had that much confidence.
Liao Lei said, "Alright, I'm leaving. Look for me next time when you have time."
He Zhou waved his hand.
Just as he reached home, he received a call from Liu Chen.
Liu Chen said, "What are you doing?"
He Zhou said, "I just had dinner with a classmate."
Liu Chen said, "Do you want to come to the company for a visit?"
He Zhou said, "Thank you, but it's okay. I still have something to do later."
Liu Chen said, "I've already arranged for Jian Si to come and pick you up."
He Zhou didn't even have a chance to refuse. She had already hung up.
Sigh, he didn't have to think too much to know that this was his mother's arrangement.
After drinking a cup of tea, a car stopped at the entrance. The person who came in was the young lady who had dinner with them last night. She was Liu Chen's secretary.
He Zhou said, "So your name is Jian Si."
Jian Si smiled and asked, "Is there a problem?"
He Zhou said, "No problem. The name sounds pretty good."
Jian Si said, "You're not the only one who says that."
Her smile was very restrained. After all, she was the young master of Big Boss's family.
He Zhou got into her car and didn't speak a word. When they arrived, he realized that they were at the airport.
From afar, he could see the huge company logo on the top floor. It was his first time here.
This was a huge cargo yard. There were cars coming and going and people were busy.
Jian Si introduced as she led the way, "This is the International Airport Logistics Center. It has an investment of 7.3 billion and covers an area of 1,300 mu. It's our biggest logistics project in the country."
He Zhou said, "It's pretty good. Is this the headquarters in East China?"
Jian Si smiled and said, "No, our office is in the city center, at the People's Square."
He Zhou followed behind her. Many people who didn't know what was going on looked at him curiously.
Jian Si had a cold personality and it was hard for ordinary people to get close to her. It was strange that she would smile at a stranger.
After passing through the towering piles of cargo, there was a small two-story building.
The building wasn't big. There was a tattered logo on the door. It had probably been exposed to the wind and rain for a long time. There were many spots on it. In stark contrast, there was a brand new slogan: The World's Largest Logistics Infrastructure Provider and Operator.
He remembered that after the acquisition in Singapore was completed, his mother and the company's top management had a meeting for two consecutive days to decide on a new company slogan. It was obvious how much importance they placed on it. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they had to choose their words carefully.
If the tone was too small, it wouldn't be effective. If the tone was too big, it would be a joke.
His family used to run freight. Their main business was vehicles, boats, and drivers. When they advertised, they often bragged about their transportation network that covered the entire country.
However, they still couldn't compare to international giants and domestic companies like Dongfeng Express.
It was only when his mother acquired a logistics real estate company in Singapore that their main business became warehousing. Finally, they had a confident advertising slogan.
They were the world's best in warehousing services.
Half of the Fortune 500 companies in the world were their customers.
He was brought into an office. His first impression was that it was narrow, small, and messy. There were documents on the table and chair.
Jian Si took the documents from the boss's chair and said with a smile, "Sit here. Director Liu is in a meeting. It'll be over soon."
"No need." He Zhou was shy and felt embarrassed to sit in the boss's seat. He pushed the documents on the sofa to the side and sat down. He picked up a newspaper to read.
A girl pushed the door open and handed him a cup of tea. He thanked her.
Jian Si stood beside him and accompanied him.
He said embarrassedly, "Just do what you need to do. Don't worry about me."
Jian Si said, "Have a seat. I'll go see if Director Liu's meeting is over."
He Zhou nodded.
There was an indescribable feeling in his heart.
After taking a sip of tea, it took a long time for him to calm down.
The porcelain cup was very small. He drank two mouthfuls and got himself another cup under the water dispenser. Just as he sat down, Liu Chen came in with Jian Si behind her.
Liu Chen said, "I'm sorry. Did you wait too long?"
He Zhou said, "No, I was just bored."
Liu Chen sat on a chair opposite the sofa. She smiled and asked, "How is it? If you're not afraid of the heat, come for a spin with me. I'll show you around."
He Zhou said, "No need. I've seen quite a few places when I came with Jian Si."
Every year, he worked at the freight station during the winter and summer holidays. There was nothing new about it.
However, he was still very excited. He had never seen a freight station of this scale in the provincial capital.
To put it bluntly, his understanding of his family was based on his senses and numbers. It was not as intuitive as it was now.
Liu Chen said, "How did you sleep last night?"
He Zhou said, "I turned on the air conditioner and slept under the blankets. It was pretty good. Did you need anything from me? "
Liu Chen said, "Boss He hopes that you can stay here to work."
"The market specialist?" He Zhou asked.
Liu Chen nodded. "Yes."
He Zhou said, "The place I live is too far from here. It's not convenient."
Liu Chen said, "Boss He will provide you with a car. She will pay for all the expenses."
He Zhou said, "What if I don't agree? Did she say anything?"
He still had to think about it.
His mother had repeatedly asked him to join the company. If he continued to be stubborn, he would not be giving her face.
His mother was a good person, but when she was competitive, she would not even acknowledge her own family.
She might even do something like that in the name of justice.
He was different from his uncle. His uncle had his grandmother to protect him.
He was her biological son. It was only right for her to discipline him. She was not afraid of people talking behind her back.
If she pushed him too far, he would definitely not end up well.
"You came to Pujiang to look for a job for more than a month, right?" Liu Chen smiled meaningfully.
He Zhou seemed to have sensed something. He jumped up and said, "Could it be you …"
Liu Chen said, "I don't have that much power."
"I …" He Zhou's heart was strong. He couldn't spit blood.
He wanted to scold someone, but that was his biological mother. He couldn't do it.
He could only stomp his feet in anger.
Then, he turned and left.
"Hey, Xiao Zhou." Liu Chen chased after him in her high heels.
He Zhou walked out of the door in a spurt of energy and stopped a taxi after he went out.
Liu Chen shook her head as she watched the taxi leave.
Slowly, it was September. In most parts of the country, the high temperature was over.
Li He had been back in Beijing for half a month.
Because he had the position of Secretary General of the National Federation of Industry and Commerce, he had many more things to do. If it wasn't for meetings, it was for research. He had very little free time.
He Fang had retired. Every day, he worked around the house. He didn't have much to do, but he was not as energetic as when he was at work.
Li He said, "Why don't I bring you on a trip? I'm tired of staying at home every day. In China, we'll go from north to south, east to west, into Central Asia, and then to Europe. We'll go on a world tour. How about that? "
He Fang said, "Forget it. What's there to see? Tell me, where haven't we been? Is it interesting? It's boring. I'm going to do what I can and see if there's anything else I can do. If I stay at home every day, I might as well die. "
Li He said, "Go to the Education Foundation? Helping out-of-school children and training teachers in impoverished areas. It's quite meaningful. "
He Fang said, "I'm not stingy. I'm willing to donate money to charity. But when you ask me to donate money, I have to patiently smile at others. Just kill me. I'm not that great."
Li He laughed. He couldn't do it either.
Zhang Shusheng's sudden return surprised Li He.
In a teahouse, Zhang Shusheng sipped her tea and glanced at Li He from time to time.
She was no longer as charming as she used to be. But after applying light makeup, she still had a certain charm.
Li He didn't say anything and just stared at Zhang Shusheng.
Zhang Shusheng smiled. She couldn't help but ask, "Is there anything nice to see on my face?"
Li He shook his head. "I was thinking who my daughter looks like. It looks like she looks like you. She looks like you when you were young."
Zhang Shusheng said proudly, "Of course my daughter looks like me. I've seen many movies and television dramas that she starred in. I've also seen her commercials and interviews. She looks exactly like me when I was young. It's really nice."
After her daughter had been adopted by her brother, she had never returned to the country. Naturally, she had never acknowledged her. Every time she missed her daughter, she would watch the movies that her daughter had starred in over and over again to relieve the pain of her longing.
Li He said, "The child is doing well now. You don't have to worry about her."
Zhang Shusheng sighed and said, "The child is still young. You don't have to praise her so much. She doesn't have the ability to become so famous. It's not for her own good, it's to harm her."
Li He said, "How do you know that I'm praising her?"
Zhang Shusheng said, "I don't have to tell you how good her acting skills are, do I? Honestly speaking, she's still a distance away from being a real actor. At most, she's just a celebrity.
I'm also curious. Why is she so popular?
Although my brother dotes on her and treats her well, he has a bit of money but his influence is limited.
I've seen her accept many commercials from international brands. If she's not an A-list international movie star, she won't be able to get them. Other than you, I can't think of anyone else who has the influence to help her like this. "
Li He leaned back in his chair and said with a smile, "In the entertainment industry, fame is very important. Without fame, it's hard to make a name for yourself. I'm her father. It's only right for me to spend money for my child."
Zhang Shusheng said, "I've seen many rumors on the Internet. They say that she's a kept woman. Trust me, she's still a child. What you're doing will only bring her trouble, not happiness.
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Li He frowned. He hadn't thought about it so deeply. He just wanted to give everything to his child. He thought for a moment and said, "There are two sides to every coin. There will always be some negative news. Besides, the entertainment industry has always been a big dye vat. Even if there's nothing going on, people will still have to make up some news.
With me around, no one can bully her. Trust me. "
Zhang Shusheng said, "Please respect my opinion as a mother. From now on, stop! Don't do anything anymore. Let her work hard to settle down. She's already so old, she needs to learn to be independent and rely on herself.
What you've given her is a fake Huan Rong. She can't see the truth and it's easy for her to get lost. Do you understand what I mean?
She has no acting skills, no ability, but her ego is inflated and she thinks she's infallible. She'll only get mocked and ridiculed. "
Li He said, "Alright, I promise you. But I think you're thinking too much. She hasn't lost herself. She knows her situation very well. She's much more humble than you think. "
Just as Zhang Shusheng was about to speak, the glass door of the teahouse was pushed open. Two bodyguards came in first, followed by a girl wearing sunglasses. Behind them were a man and two women.
She stood up and waved at the girl. The girl took off her sunglasses and walked straight over. She smiled and said, "Auntie, you promised to treat me to a meal. Why are you here at the teahouse again?"
Li He turned around. She saw Li He and said happily, "Uncle Li, you're here too."
Zhang Shusheng smiled and said, "Your Uncle Li is my student. You didn't know that, did you?"
Zhang Xiaohui smiled and said, "I know. Uncle Li has helped me a lot."
When she first entered the entertainment industry, she was like a headless fly. She would play a small role one day and a supporting role the next. She wandered around for more than a year.
After that, it was her aunt's student, Uncle Li, who introduced her to the current Universal Entertainment. She got to know Boss Su Ming, which made her popular.
Li He said, "It's not worth mentioning, it's not worth mentioning. Take a seat. What would you like to drink? "
After Zhang Xiaohui sat down, she asked for chrysanthemum tea. She smiled and said, "Uncle Li, come have lunch with us. It's my treat."
Li He looked at Zhang Shusheng's expression. It was obvious that he was not welcome to follow, so he declined and said, "You guys go ahead and eat. I have a meeting later."
Zhang Xiaohui said regretfully, "Next time, then."
Li He stood up and said, "I'm leaving. You guys have fun."
At the right corner of the teahouse, the two bodyguards that Zhang Xiaohui brought over were pinned to the ground by Song Gu and Qiu Liang.
Song Gu saw Li He coming over and gestured for Qiu Liang to let go. The two of them quickly followed Li He.
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