Wen City.
This was a city full of controversies. The city's infrastructure could only be considered third-tier. It was not even as good as some small counties, but it had produced many rich people.
Since the reform and opening up, this city, which had always been mediocre in history, rose and became the pioneer of China's private economy and the frontline of reform and opening up.
The rich people who left Wen City had a strange phenomenon. They did not seem to be interested in returning to the city where they grew up. Other than returning to the city during festivals, they spent most of their time outside.
They bought houses outside, started companies outside, and developed their businesses outside.
The people of Wen City had a special characteristic. When they became rich, they liked to bring their relatives to make money together. They were very united. In other places, when you brought your relatives to make money, it was rare for them to part on good terms. It was common for them to set up their own businesses. It was good enough that they did not poach you.
Black Crystal Building.
On the top floor, in an office that was nearly 100 square meters, Xu Guang stood by the floor-to-ceiling window with a glass of wine in his hand, overlooking the prosperous central business district.
On the leather sofa behind him, Xu Yao flipped through a magazine. There was a glass of Yamazaki Water Cut in his hand.
"Yamazaki Water Cut. Azé taught me how to drink it. It's not bad." Xu Guang raised his glass. The ice ball in the glass reflected a diamond-like light. "Try it."
When Xu Yao heard this, he immediately took a small sip from his cup.
He was not used to drinking this. The wine was brought by Xu Guang. This morning, he suddenly visited, and Xu Yao pushed away a few meetings to accompany him.
He did not feel that it was a pity. Money was endless, but the number of old friends was limited.
In this world, like old wine, the only things that could change over time were old friends.
"Back then, we were poor boys with nothing. Now, I still have nothing, but you are worth tens of billions." Xu Guang sighed. "We grew up in the same village. You only scored a few points more than me."
Xu Yao corrected him. "It's not just a few points more. You barely passed, and I got full marks every time. This is the difference between a top student and a bottom student. "
Xu Guang rolled his eyes. "Did the bottom student eat your food?"
Xu Yao sneered. "The bottom student took my money. A few million."
Xu Guang chuckled. "We are brothers. We've been friends for decades. Besides, you used to be a man who wanted to be my brother-in-law. "
Xu Yao frowned. "Does your brother-in-law agree with what you said?"
Xu Guang was speechless.
If my brother-in-law heard this, he would probably give me a big slap.
And because I owed him too many favors, I didn't dare to fight back, just like when I was young. I was too cowardly when I was young and felt that I couldn't beat Qin Jianzhang.
There was a reason why Xu Guang didn't like the old man. The man behind him had been secretly in love with his sister since they were young, and Xu Guang had grown up with him. Naturally, Xu Guang would side with him.
It was just that this guy was too cowardly. He had always buried that love in his heart and treasured it like a treasure. But was there any value in not saying it out loud?
Later on, Xu Guang met Qin Jianzhang, the man who was filled with the aura of a scholar and a little ruffian. Only then did he know that this was his sister's taste.
It was over. Xu Yao had no chance at all.
On the day of his sister's wedding, Xu Yao came to attend her wedding. At that time, he was still a loser and had nothing. He watched his sister, whom he had liked for many years, and another man walk into the wedding hall expressionlessly without saying a word.
After the wedding, he dragged Xu Guang out to drink. As he drank, he started crying like a fool.
Xu Guang said, "Why bother? My sister is six years older than you. You don't match at all." Did you develop this sister complex habit from Sister Ru, who you depend on for survival?
He was beaten up.
Then, the two men cried together like fools.
"Why are you looking for me this time? You can forget about borrowing money. I won't lend you money in the future." Xu Yao said.
"There is something I need your help with. Azé gave me a task. He probably wants to use this as an excuse to punish me." Xu Guang explained the task that Qin Ze gave him in detail. He said helplessly, "You know that although I have been out for so many years and have a lot of bad friends, there aren't many brothers who can really help me."
"Then reject it. Find a job and take on the responsibilities that a man should take." Xu Yao said.
"Don't. It wasn't easy for me to get back on my feet. Can you bear to see me continue to fall? You have a lot of connections and have a lot of connections. You can definitely help me. " Xu Guang said bitterly, "You don't know. After that kid became a big boss, he became very arrogant. He doesn't care about me anymore. A few days ago, he called me and scolded me, saying that I'm useless."
"You're really useless. How much can you eat? You're already forty years old. You should be satisfied." Xu Yao said helplessly, "Can't you just work in peace?"
Xu Guang took a sip of wine, smacked his lips, and said proudly, "It's impossible for me to work. It's impossible in this lifetime. I don't know how to write or be a boss. I can only follow Azé and maintain a decent life."
Xu Yao was speechless.
Whatever, as long as you're happy.
"I'll keep an eye on this for you. I'll give you an answer in a week." Xu Yao took small sips of wine. The morning sun shone in through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
His back was straight, and his hair was already slightly gray. A man in his early forties was at the peak of a man's charm and career. Even if his body was declining, he shouldn't have gray hair so early. It was obvious just by looking at Xu Guang. With his thick black hair and handsome appearance, when he went upstairs just now, the female employees kept looking back.
Xu Guang was overjoyed. "We're brothers in this lifetime. Is this how it should be?"
Xu Yao said in a low voice, "I want to meet him."
Xu Guang's smile gradually disappeared.
Xu Yao said, "It's just a meeting."
Xu Guang's smile gradually became ferocious.
Xu Yao said, "Really."
Xu Guang sighed. "Why? Why? You're still as stubborn as before. Don't disturb their peaceful life. Sister and brother-in-law respect each other and love each other. Azé and Bao Bao have a good relationship. Their family is harmonious. What does it have to do with you?"
"But since you asked, I'll agree. Who knows, I might even meet Azé's girlfriend … I'm not sure if she counts as a girlfriend." Xu Guang sighed. "This guy isn't loyal enough when it comes to relationships. He's not like me or you …"
He paused for a moment and didn't continue.
Although Xu Guang was good-looking, he wasn't a womanizer. Otherwise, with his looks, the number of rich women who would throw themselves at him would be uncountable.
He could rely on his looks to make a living, but he chose to rely on his strength.
In the end, he failed for more than ten years.
When God opened a window for you, he would also close the door.
It made sense.
"Knock, knock, knock …" There were a few knocks on the door.
Xu Guang and Xu Yao both fell silent. After a few seconds, Xu Yao said, "Come in."
It was a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl who pushed the door open. She was dressed fashionably, with curly hair and no makeup.
"Dad, Uncle Xu Guang." The girl greeted them and sat down on the sofa. She hugged Xu Yao's arm and asked, "When will my acceptance letter come?"
Xu Yao said lightly, "Probably in a few days."
The girl didn't ask any more questions. She let go of her father's arm and played with Xu Guang.
"Tsk, tsk. My niece has grown up. Not bad, not bad." Xu Guang laughed.
"Have you become prettier?"
"You look 60% like your dad. How am I pretty?"
“.....”
The two guys who were a few rounds apart in age were fooling around without restraint.
The girl's name was Xu Yanyan, Xu Yao's eldest daughter. She had graduated from high school and was going to college in September.
Xu Yanyan's grades were not bad, but they were still far from Fudan University. However, this girl was determined to go to Fudan University in Shanghai. She didn't dare to argue with Xu Yao, so she went to her mother.
In the evil capitalist society, the cutoff points and whatnot were just floating clouds.
Xu Yao had no choice but to ask his connections to get her an acceptance letter.
There was nothing in this world that money couldn't solve. If there was, then it was not enough.
After that, Xu Yao asked his daughter why she wanted to go to Fudan University.
"If I go to college in Shanghai, I can meet Qin Ze. I can take a picture with him and get his autograph." Xu Yanyan replied.
Xu Yao was in a bad mood.
"Yanyan, I didn't bring much money with me. I came to Wen City on my own. My boss didn't reimburse me. How about you lend me a few thousand?" Xu Guang said shamelessly.
"Huh? I don't even have my pocket money for this month. I'm not lending it to you. "
"I know you have some money. Be good, just a few thousand. I'll help you get Qin Ze's autograph."
Xu Yanyan giggled. "You're bluffing. If you can get Qin Ze's autograph, I can lend you a hundred thousand."
"I'm not lying. If you lend me a hundred thousand, I'll let Qin Ze go on a date with you."
"Really? Can I really go on a date with him? Then I'll give you all my money." Xu Yanyan smiled.
She and this father of hers liked each other very much. Perhaps it was because he didn't have the dignity of an elder. Every time they met, he would smile and even bring her gifts.
Xu Guang didn't learn much but he had a lot of tricks up his sleeves.
Every time he was rejected by Xu Yao, he would go to his house and ask for money.
"Ahem!" Xu Yao coughed twice.
He thought helplessly that Xu Guang didn't know how to act like an elder. He was too casual about his life and work. He lacked rigor and wolf nature. That was why he was such a failure in this life.
For example, when the economy was in recession, he advised Xu Guang to withdraw his funds first and wait for the market. In the end, this guy didn't listen and lost everything.
Reading was too important.
Reading wasn't about books. It was about knowledge and thinking. Thinking determined the way out.
Xu Yanyan transferred ten thousand dollars to Xu Guang and waited for him to bring back Qin Ze's autograph. Actually, she didn't expect him to really get the autograph. It wasn't like people from Shanghai could definitely meet Qin Ze, let alone get an autograph. But she just liked this handsome uncle.
After Xu Yanyan left, Xu Guang held his phone and smiled happily.
"I'll transfer this ten thousand dollars to my daughter as her pocket money," he said.
"Do you have any shame? I'm taking all the money. "
"I'm making a legitimate deal. I'll give her a stack of Azé's autographed photos."
“.....”
Xu Guang sighed. "In the blink of an eye, Yanyan is also going to college. How's your little brat's academic performance? Is there any hope of getting into college?"
Xu Yao answered bluntly, "There's hope for a diploma mill."
Xu Guang gloated. "Hey, these two kids of yours aren't smart at all. It's not like you. Although my Yueyue isn't as smart as her cousin, I never have to worry about her studies. The same goes for her brother. Although I lost to you, my daughter and son are smart. Haha. "
Xu Yao glanced at him and sneered. "Did you really win?"
Xu Guang was stunned. He shook his head and laughed. "Not as good as him."
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