Chapter 154: Just Wait and Watch the Show

Ning Weidong left Zhao Lichun's house, sent Zhao Ruyi back, and while calculating the connections behind Tan Limin, he rode his bicycle toward his own home.

The jobs of children from prominent families like Tan Limin are never arranged casually; from what he learned from Zhao Ruyi, Tan Limin had been in the Eastern Europe Department since she started working, right up until now.

This indicates that the Tan Family's main stronghold is likely in the Eastern Europe Department, which is also the reason Tan Limin is so conflicted.

Once transferred to the Americas Department, she will lose many of the conveniences she had before and may even face suppression from other factions.

Everyone knows now that the direction of America is a piece of fat meat; if Tan Limin goes there, it will naturally be interpreted as going to snatch food.

As a result, the pressure she faces will be unprecedented.

Even if she is a daughter of the Tan Family and a daughter-in-law of the Zhao Family, she may not necessarily be able to withstand it.

However, in Ning Weidong's view, this might not necessarily be a bad thing.

According to his plan, the first step is to cooperate with Li Yuanchao and use the Approval Document to earn his first pot of gold, and then he will set his sights on the Soviet Union.

The fall of this massive giant will be an unprecedented feast.

As for Hong Kong, Japan, and even America, Ning Weidong had never considered them.

If it were purely about making money, these three places are all more convenient than the Soviet Union and are undoubtedly better choices.

Because the financial industries in these three places are more developed, and the information asymmetry that Ning Weidong possesses could be converted into capital more quickly and easily.

But having experienced the decades before his transmigration, Ning Weidong knows that while money seems important, there are critical moments when it is not that important.

Only money that can be converted into productivity and power is meaningful money.

Otherwise, it is just a pile of waste paper and a string of numbers.

And money obtained through financial markets is precisely money with a very low conversion rate.

This is also why the West distinguishes between "old money" and "new money"; why must the same money be differentiated?

The reason lies in the fact that old money has already been converted into power, while new money has not.

One million dollars of old money can even produce the effect of ten million, while one million dollars of new money might not even be worth one hundred thousand in the arena of power.

Therefore, in Ning Weidong's view, money is never the main thing; at best, it is just a derivative tool.

Occupying the means of production, obtaining productivity, and grasping power are the foundation of everything.

And the Soviet Union is the greatest opportunity he knows of.

But there is a prerequisite for this, which is to first have the opportunity to sit at the table.

Just like buying a lottery ticket; if you want to win 5 million, you have to buy the ticket first.

Otherwise, it's useless no matter which Bodhisattva you pray to.

And the opportunity for Ning Weidong to enter the high-end game might lie with Tan Limin.

However, these are all matters for later; right now, Ning Weidong is not qualified to talk about these things and is just thinking about them in his heart.

Returning home, Ning Weidong tidied up a bit and began to take out his Correspondence Education books to prepare for some reading.

Although Ning Weidong was already confident and felt that the exam would definitely be no problem, he didn't want to take any chances; if he really crashed and burned on the exam, it would be a huge embarrassment.

Yet he didn't expect that just as he picked up the book, someone would come to the house.

"Leader? Are you home?" Wang Zipeng knocked on the door and called out from outside.

Ning Weidong frowned, his mood for studying interrupted, but as he got up to go to the outer room, the moment he stepped out of the inner room, a smile appeared on his face: "Brother Wang, come in quickly."

Wang Zipeng rubbed his hands as he entered; although he was smiling, he was clearly somewhat uneasy.

Seeing this, Ning Weidong knew it probably wasn't anything good.

Wang Zipeng entered, looking embarrassed: "That, Leader, I've come to apologize to you."

"Apologize?" Ning Weidong looked surprised and said with a smile: "What are you apologizing to me for? You're joking."

Wang Zipeng made a bitter face and said: "No... sigh..." He let out a deep sigh: "Leader, I... I really don't know how to tell you this, my eldest cousin... she, she really doesn't let people have any peace of mind!"

As soon as Ning Weidong heard this, he knew that the eldest cousin must have stirred up trouble again.

In fact, since the last time Wang Zipeng came to plead on their behalf, he knew that the eldest cousin would not let it rest.

Through that incident, one could see that the eldest cousin and her husband belonged to the type who spoiled their child without any bottom line.

Since Ning Weidong had refused last time, as long as their son kept making a fuss, there would definitely be follow-up.

Sure enough, Wang Zipeng came today, but judging by his demeanor, he wasn't here to speak for his eldest cousin.

Ning Weidong said: "Brother Wang, don't be anxious; let's talk slowly. We've been neighbors for so many years, what is there that we can't discuss?"

Wang Zipeng nodded with a dry laugh, but inwardly he thought, I don't believe a word of it; if you, Ning Weidong, were really easy to talk to, could you have climbed to the position of second-in-command of the Security Division at such a young age?

But he didn't dare say this out loud and could only nod in agreement.

After the two sat down in the room, Wang Zipeng immediately explained the situation: "Leader, I really didn't expect that my eldest cousin and her whole family were all fools..."

It turned out that the last time Wang Zipeng came to find Ning Weidong, saying he wanted Ning Weidong to help adjust Wang Bingyi's job, he had been turned down by Ning Weidong.

He went back and told his eldest cousin's family, thinking the matter was over.

After all, at most, in another half a year, Wang Bingyi would be able to become a regular employee.

But Wang Zipeng never expected that his eldest cousin's family still wouldn't let it rest and had actually found someone else.

Now Wang Zipeng was anxious.

Last time, Ning Weidong had clearly stated his position that he didn't want to deal with this matter; if he kept pestering him and annoyed Ning Weidong, he would end up like Pigsy looking in the mirror—not a human on either side.

For the first time, Wang Zipeng cursed his eldest cousin's family in his heart; if he had known they were like this, he wouldn't have helped them for anything.

Now, it was even worse; his eldest cousin's family found Ning Weidong through him, and if they really caused any trouble, Ning Weidong would definitely blame him first.

Precisely because of this, Wang Zipeng came the moment he got the news; he had to clear his own name.

Ning Weidong frowned after hearing him finish.

He also didn't quite understand what Wang Zipeng's eldest cousin was thinking.

Supposedly, they were all shrewd people; even if they spoiled their child, they shouldn't be like this~ What kind of people do leaders hate the most?

It's not those who don't know how to speak, nor those who are not very obedient; these are all minor matters.

What leaders hate most are those who cause trouble.

As the saying goes, it is better to avoid extra trouble than to deal with it, and it is better to have no trouble at all.

Right now, the family of Wang Zipeng's eldest cousin is causing trouble for others, and it is completely meaningless trouble at that.

Ning Weidong asked, "Who did they go to this time?"

Wang Zipeng made a bitter face and said, "I heard... that is, I heard they seem to have used their connections to find Division Chief Li."

Ning Weidong raised an eyebrow, feeling somewhat amused. What kind of move is this, trying to use Li Peihang to pressure him? Not to mention whether Li Peihang could even pressure him, as long as Li Peihang wasn't blinded by greed, he wouldn't turn against Ning Weidong over such a trivial matter.

Nowadays, the matter between Ning Weidong and Ruyi is a done deal; how could Li Peihang not know?

Being the son-in-law of the Zhao Family and being the younger brother of Ning Weiguo carry completely different weight.

It was just that Ning Weidong found it strange why Wang Zipeng's eldest cousin was so obsessed with this.

Could it be that their son is made of paper, and he would be ruined if he got a little rain on him outside?

He couldn't figure it out, but Ning Weidong also got a bit of a temper. However, he didn't show it in front of Wang Zipeng; instead, he waved his hand and said with a chuckle, "Oh~ I thought it was something serious~ Let them toss and turn however they want, what does it have to do with you? She's just your cousin, not your own mother; how could I blame you?"

Wang Zipeng said with a bitter face, "I, sigh~ I just feel bad about it. Look at how this turned out, I... I..."

Ning Weidong patted him on the shoulder: "Alright, Brother Wang, let's keep things separate. If you really feel bad, then one day, when you have time, just treat me to a drink and we'll be square."

Wang Zipeng was a person of some use, so the relationship still needed to be maintained.

Wang Zipeng knew that Ning Weidong was just being polite and didn't push his luck; he simply expressed his loyalty before leaving.

Returning to the backyard, his wife Qian Fangqi was waiting at home.

Seeing Wang Zipeng return, she immediately stood up and asked, "How did it go?"

Wang Zipeng let out a long sigh, sat down with a thud, and said, "It should be fine now."

Qian Fangqi let out a breath of relief and couldn't help but complain: "I told you long ago, stop getting involved with your eldest cousin's family, especially that son of theirs—what a piece of work! Idle and lazy, stirring up trouble everywhere; there's nothing he won't do except for proper work."

Wang Zipeng felt helpless. Previously, he didn't like hearing Qian Fangqi talk about his relatives, but this time, he thought the same thing.

He just couldn't figure out why—his eldest cousin wasn't supposed to be this kind of person; could she have gone insane? At the same time, Ning Weidong was also considering this question at home.

This matter always made him feel suspicious, feeling that Wang Zipeng's eldest cousin wasn't that simple.

The next day, Monday, just as work started.

After the morning meeting, Ning Weidong was about to return to his Office when he was called by Li Peihang: "Weidong, want to come sit at my place for a while?"

Yesterday, Wang Zipeng had come to mention that his eldest cousin had sought out Li Peihang.

Ning Weidong smiled and followed him over.

Of course, he didn't believe Li Peihang would look for trouble himself. Upon arriving at Li Peihang's Office, he simply laid it out directly and said with a smile, "Brother Li, someone asked you for a favor?"

As soon as Li Peihang entered the room, he started busy brewing tea, not surprised that Ning Weidong had guessed it: "You already know?"

Ning Weidong said, "It really is true, the forest is big enough to have all kinds of birds."

Li Peihang nodded in agreement and placed the freshly brewed tea in front of Ning Weidong: "What do you mean by that?"

Ning Weidong said, "What could I mean? Just a few people who don't know their place. Brother Li, do whatever you want, don't consider me. After all... I can't block your path to wealth, right~"

Li Peihang chuckled; one didn't need to think to know that Wang Zipeng's eldest cousin must have paid a high price this time.

However, Ning Weidong really didn't intend to stop him. He hadn't just said that casually; blocking someone's path to wealth when it wasn't necessary was just making an enemy.

Moreover, he believed Li Peihang was a smart man who would give him an explanation.

Sure enough, Li Peihang leaned forward and lowered his voice: "They don't want the kid to do drills, right? The Logistics Department often needs help, so I'll temporarily put him over there. He won't be an eyesore in front of you, how about that?"

Ning Weidong raised an eyebrow, knowing this guy Li Peihang definitely had more to say.

Because if he really did that, he would be equivalent to offending Ning Weidong.

Things Ning Weidong didn't agree to before, he was now agreeing to, helping people get it done, and even taking benefits—what kind of situation is this?

Sure enough, Li Peihang continued: "But they disgusted you, brother, so this matter can't just end like this."

Ning Weidong drank a sip of tea without changing his expression.

Li Peihang winked and said, "There's someone named Zhang Guilan in the Logistics Department, you know her~"

Ning Weidong raised an eyebrow.

This Zhang Guilan was a widow, not yet thirty this year, looked decent, had some charm, especially that big butt; she walked with a sway that was quite provocative.

Li Peihang laughed wickedly: "That kid doesn't look like a good thing at all. Put him together with Widow Zhang, and within two months, something will definitely happen. You just wait and watch the show~"

Ning Weidong realized; this guy Li Peihang was truly wicked~ He got the job done, took the benefits, and even dug a huge pit for someone.

Of course, this couldn't be considered a conspiracy. If Wang Bingyi were a true gentleman who could remain unmoved in the lap of a woman, then no matter how many seductive tricks that widow Zhang Guilan had, she wouldn't be able to do anything to him.

If he wasn't... then one could only laugh.

With Wang Bingyi's character, Ning Weidong could already foresee this guy's future outcome.

And Li Peihang was truly malicious; I'll take the benefits you give, and I'll get the job done for you, but I'm not responsible for the results.

Immediately, Li Peihang turned around, opened the file cabinet next to him, took out a small box, and shoved it to Ning Weidong.

Ning Weidong smiled, took it, and said, "They gave this to you?"

Li Peihang said, "It's a pair, let's split it fifty-fifty, brother."

Ning Weidong didn't stand on ceremony, didn't open it, and just shoved it into his pocket: "Brother Li, you're thoughtful~"

Li Peihang wanted exactly this result, but he also felt that doing things this way wasn't actually very kind, so he added: "It's mainly because that idiot really thinks we brothers are what? With a bit of trash in their hands, they really take themselves for a feast."

Ning Weidong understood what he meant and said with a chuckle, "Brother Li, I understand."

Returning from Li Peihang's side, Ning Weidong sat behind his desk and slowly lit a cigarette.

This kind of operation by Li Peihang wasn't rare; giving you what you want, but not necessarily giving it to you for real.

It was just that Ning Weidong still couldn't figure out what exactly Wang Zipeng's eldest cousin's family was thinking.

Going to such lengths, sparing no cost, just to buy these few months of comfort? Or did they have other motives?

Just at this moment, the door to Ning Weidong's Office was suddenly pushed open.

Ning Weidong did not need to look to know that it was Zhao Ruyi who had come; others would generally knock on the door first.

Zhao Ruyi entered, her expression somewhat unsightly.

Upon seeing this, Ning Weidong could not help but feel a shiver in his heart, sensing that there was likely trouble over in Heilongjiang Province.

Meanwhile, at the home of Wang Zipeng's eldest female cousin.

Wang Zipeng's eldest female cousin looked worried and whispered, "Dear, will doing this really work?"

Her husband rubbed his partially bald head, smoked a cigarette, and said, "If we don't do this, what do you suggest? Do you really intend to let Bingyi listen to that little hussy and take risks?"

The eldest female cousin fell silent.

Of course she did not want to, but their family's weak spot was being held in someone else's hands; if they did not obey, what else could they do? (End of this chapter)