The raindrops were like pearls, falling densely, as if they would never stop. The banana tree in the corner was thick and vigorous. Its leaves, which were bigger than grass fans, were blown off by the strong wind. A few pots of cacti were still exposed in the rain, using their tenacious vitality to resist the bad weather.
In this restless afternoon, there were bound to be some restless events.
Liu Jing took a sip of tea, looked at the rain outside, and said, "This terrible weather … I wonder when the sky will be clear. People are going to grow mold. "
The two audience members, Lu Chaoge and Fang Yan, had no intention of continuing the conversation. They hoped that Liu Jing could quickly get to the point instead of talking nonsense.
Liu Jing's expression became sad, just like the continuous rainy season that made people feel depressed.
"There are times when teeth bite the tongue, not to mention two men with different life backgrounds … When Longtu was first established, Kiang Long Tan provided the capital, and your father provided the technology. Kiang Long Tan held 51% of the shares of Longtu Group, and your father held 49% … At that time, your father felt that he had too much and wanted to reduce his shares, but Kiang Long Tan stopped him. Kiang Long Tan told your father that this was a technical company, and that technology was the soul and life of Longtu. He said your father deserved more … Of course, it was their honeymoon period at that time. "
"I heard these things from your mother. Because I had not entered Longtu Group at that time. You should know that the core project of Longtu Group is the 'Rubik's Cube.' The Rubik's Cube is mainly used to support some high-tech projects, including ships, warships, or submarines … The Rubik's Cube is your father's work. "
"Your parents had always wanted to commercialize the Rubik's Cube. They hoped to reduce its development costs, so that it could be popularized in all aspects of people's lives. For example, computers, mobile phones, home televisions, and other electrical products that require energy … He hoped to bring about a revolution. A revolution to replace new energy sources. This is the great ideal and ultimate goal of every researcher. "
"However, Kiang Long Tan hoped to rely on it to get a super order from the military. He hoped to completely militarize the Rubik's Cube. In other words, he wanted to develop its power to the extreme, and as for the cost … the military would pay for it anyway. Then, the conflict between the two sides arose. "
"It was when their argument was at its most intense that I entered Longtu Group. I was personally invited to the company by Kiang Long Tan. He hoped that there would be another scientist to compete with your father, so that he would know his position, and not blindly compete with him, the actual controller … For a long time, my relationship with your father was not harmonious. Your father was a stubborn man, and I was the person chosen by Kiang Long Tan. I had to act. I had to act with him to gain his trust …
"But, from the bottom of my heart, I agreed with your father's choice. The two of us even privately imagined the widespread civilian market of the Rubik's Cube and the impact it would bring to the world … We quickly became friends. Of course, your mother and I have been friends for a long time. "
"Because the research on the Rubik's Cube has encountered a technical problem, both for civilian and military purposes, it can only be temporarily shelved. The relationship between Kiang Long Tan and your father has been restored. There is no conflict of interest … In my opinion, they are even closer than before."
"If that's the case …" Lu Chaoge clenched her fists. "Why did they still attack them?"
"I don't know." Liu Jing shook his head. "Maybe there are a lot of details I don't know. I only know that after your parents worked overtime for several months, Kiang Long Tan said they should go out for a walk … They chose to go to the place they always wanted to go and never came back … "
Silence!
There was a long silence!
Lu Chaoge's face was expressionless, but her hands that were holding the teacup were trembling slightly, as if she was going to crush the teacup in her hands.
Fang Yan took the teacup from Lu Chaoge's hand and patted her knee gently. He looked at Liu Jing and said, "You also persuaded Principal Lu's father … Mr. Lu and Jiang Zhuliu to part ways?"
Liu Jing's face was a little unnatural as he said, "I did persuade him … Since everyone is not happy with each other, why do we have to eat in the same pot? With Mingtu's ability and the patent of the Rubik's Cube, he can do well anywhere. Unfortunately, Mingtu refused. He said that since he had chosen to cooperate with Kiang Long Tan, he would not easily abandon his teammates. But, did he choose the right teammate? He did not betray his teammates, but his teammates … completely sold him out. "
"We still don't have any evidence." Fang Yan said aloud. "There is no evidence to prove that Kiang Long Tan did it."
Liu Jing sneered and said, "You haven't dealt with Kiang Long Tan, you don't know how terrible he is. Evidence? How could you find evidence for what he did? Besides, if I had evidence in my hands, I would have reported Kiang Long Tan long ago. Why would I need to swallow it for so many years? "
Fang Yan glanced at Lu Chaoge and said, "Principal Lu is in a bad mood now. Give her a little more time. Let her think about it again. "
Liu Jing looked at Lu Chaoge and said, "Chaoge, this is your business. You take care of it yourself … Uncle Liu doesn't mean anything else. I just hope you don't walk the same path as your father. Kiang Long Tan is already diluting your father's shares with shell companies. If you act too late, I'm afraid there won't be anything left in your hands. "
"Uncle Liu …" Lu Chaoge looked up at Liu Jing and said, "Can you help me?"
"Me?" Liu Jing looked at Lu Chaoge in surprise. "I've always wanted to help you … I used to be able to provide you with some information. But I have no power or position now, and I'm just a stranger to Longtu Group. What can I help you with?
"Although you've resigned from Longtu Group, you can be my representative. Help me set up a legal team and negotiate with Kiang Long Tan … Help me get back everything that belongs to me."
"Chaoge, I've always been in the technical field, and I really can't do this. You should find another trustworthy person. "Liu Jing refused. His expression was sincere and his tone was sincere.
"Only you," Lu Chaoge said. "You're the only one I can trust and the right person to do this. Uncle Liu, I'm counting on you. "
"Fine." Liu Jing gritted his teeth and said, "I don't know much about economics, but I know how to negotiate with Kiang Long Tan …"
"Thank you," Lu Chaoge said gratefully.
After discussing the details, Liu Jing stood up and said goodbye to Lu Chaoge.
Lu Chaoge couldn't stand up to see him off because of her legs. Fang Yan walked him to the gate of the small courtyard.
Liu Jing opened the umbrella and said to Fang Yan, "It's raining heavily outside. Let's go back."
Fang Yan stood at the threshold and said with a smile, "It's raining heavily outside. Take care."
"Let's go." Liu Jing waved his hand and walked into the rainforest. Because of the accumulation of rain on the ground, Fang Yan could clearly see that his shoes were soaked as soon as they touched the ground.
Fang Yan closed the gate and walked back to the living room. He sat down next to Lu Chaoge, who was staring out the window in a daze, and said, "Are you in too much of a hurry?"
"Yes, I am," Lu Chaoge said.
"You believe that Kiang Long Tan did it?"
"Right now, all the evidence points to him as the target. Everyone is telling me that he's the murderer …" Lu Chaoge said.
"Yes." Fang Yan thought for a while and said, "It's like it's been arranged."
"Yes. It's like it's been arranged, "Lu Chaoge said.
"It looks like the pot of water is about to boil."
"So, I'll pour another bucket of oil into it."
"Let's see what kind of chemical effect it will have by pouring oil into boiling water …" Fang Yan's body leaned weakly on the sofa and he said, "It must be wonderful, right?"
"I hope that their patience isn't too good. I hope that they won't hide it for too long," Lu Chaoge said. "I hope that it'll be a quick revenge."
…
…
Liu Jing lived in an ordinary apartment in a residential area, which was very different from his status as a senior manager of Longtu Group. After all, due to the popularity of the energy sector in recent years, even the income of some department managers was enough to buy a villa around Xixia Mountain.
He parked his old Honda that he had driven for several years in the open-air parking lot below the apartment. Just as he was about to open the door and get out of the car, the phone in his pocket rang.
He picked up the phone and saw that it was an unfamiliar number. After answering the call, he asked, "Who is this?"
"Did she agree?" A man's voice came from the other side of the phone.
"She agreed." A hint of a smile appeared on Liu Jing's lips. "Even the most vigilant cat has its moments of napping."
"Very good," the man said. "I have a present for you."
"What present?"
"Look up," the man said.
Liu Jing was sitting in the car. The car did not have a sunroof, so he could not see anything when he looked up.
So, he pushed the door open and took an umbrella from the back seat. Just as he was about to get out of the car to check, a large object fell from the sky.
Liu Jing was still holding the large black umbrella in his hand. The umbrella cloth covered his entire body, and he could only tilt the umbrella to see the sky above his head.
His eyes were narrowed into slits, and his beard was wet from the splashing rain. The sky was still dark, and the rain was already heavy.
"Rumble …"
Thunder roared and lightning flashed. The blazing white lightning tore through the sky, lighting up the dark and oppressive sky like a bright lamp.
With the help of that flash of light, Liu Jing finally saw clearly what the thing that was flying towards him was.
It was the metal water tank that the property management company had installed on the roof to store water for the tenants.
Yes, it was the large water tank that Liu Jing had once touched with his own hands.
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