Chapter 778: Meeting in the Park

After we wandered around the residential compound for two laps, we exited through a side gate of the compound.

As soon as we went out, we saw many vehicles surrounding the hotel where we were staying.

Fortunately, Xiao Fang had given notice; otherwise,

Wen Han would easily have captured us.

Xiao Fang is abroad, and I don't know if she is safe.

But now I can believe that Wen Han temporarily lacks the energy to go abroad to deal with Xiao Fang.

Liu Yong escaped from his grasp, and this matter has already given him a headache.

This could completely determine the life or death of their family.

His most urgent task right now is to capture me and then find Liu Yong.

I am somewhat worried; what if he goes abroad to seize Xiao Fang?

My mission is also very urgent: I must quickly deal with Wen Han's henchmen; otherwise, delays will bring complications.

If he really goes abroad to seize Xiao Fang, that would be serious trouble.

But after all, it's abroad; Wen Han won't find it so easy to succeed.

After Zhao Xiaoguo and I left the residential compound,

we then went to another place, an underground heating pipe well.

In Sijiucheng, the heating is shut off late,

down there it is very warm.

We rested comfortably down there for a while.

Earlier, Xiao Yan said he would go at noon to find that boss,

I worry that if Xiao Yan brings that boss to the hotel again, it will cause trouble.

We have already left the hotel.

I then asked Zhao Xiaoguo,

"Xiaoguo, Xiao Yan has already gone to subvert Wen Han's followers. Can you contact Xiao Yan and tell him not to come to the hotel looking for us? We've changed locations."

"Brother, that's easy; for others it's hard to find someone in Sijiucheng, but for me it's easy to find anyone there, and no need to call. I'll send someone right away to notify Xiao Yan." Zhao Xiaoguo said.

"Ah, don't panic; could you find another place? If Xiao Yan manages to arrange a meeting with that person, we can't meet here; I don't mind, but those who come might have ideas." I said.

"Then let's go to the nearby Workers' Park. The environment there is good, and meeting there won't arouse suspicion." After Zhao Xiaoguo said that, he picked up a brick and knocked three times on the heating pipe.

Soon a disheveled middle-aged man ran up to Zhao Xiaoguo,

"Big brother, what are your orders?"

"Go tell Xiao Yan,

to have him bring the person to Workers' Park to meet. We'll wait for him there."

That person nodded at Zhao Xiaoguo and then quickly climbed up from the pipe well.

"You haven't told him where Xiao Yan went, so how can he find him?" I said, wanting to catch up with that man to tell Xiao Yan where he had gone.

Zhao Xiaoguo smiled,

"Brother, don't worry; we have our own channels. He will find Xiao Yan, so rest assured. Come on, let's go to the park and wait for him."

Hearing Zhao Xiaoguo say that, it seems the organization here is very tight-knit.

They have their own rules and methods in doing things, which I, as an outsider, do not understand.

Since Zhao Xiaoguo said so, I must trust him.

I followed Zhao Xiaoguo leisurely as we crawled out of the pipe well,

right after we came out,

someone brought Zhao Xiaoguo two hamburgers.

Zhao Xiaoguo complained that they only brought hamburgers and no cola, and he scolded the person.

The person, frightened, hurriedly ran away.

Zhao Xiaoguo handed the hamburgers to me,

"Brother, are you hungry? Try this big hamburger from the Beautiful Country."

I took it and took a big bite,

I thought to myself, Zhao Xiaoguo has absolute authority over these people here.

I am impressed,

so I asked Zhao Xiaoguo,

"How do you manage these people, making them all so obedient?"

"Brother, it's simple; to deal with these people, a few slaps settle the matter. If they don't listen, not letting them hang around here,

driving them out will make them starve. Management is actually simple: fists plus bread." Zhao Xiaoguo said indifferently.

"Xiaoguo, letting you manage Qi He Mine, you made a mess of it, but managing these people you've become an expert. You really have talent." I said, looking at Zhao Xiaoguo.

Zhao Xiaoguo scratched his head embarrassedly and laughed,

"Brother, how to say it—I don't like the management style there, and I'm not familiar with underground work. Managing mining affairs gives me a headache; there are so many regulations and interpersonal relations, it's very complicated.

Managing these people is easy for me,

as long as they don't obey, I can hit them,

giving a small reward for completed work is enough.

Besides, we are all people without status.

Anyway, people who have sunk to this point are those with nowhere else to go."

I also didn't say anything else.

Perhaps what Zhao Xiaoguo said makes sense,

This is a society far from normal life; here there is simply no law at all.

Here, people speak with their fists; it's simple and practical.

Just like in primitive societies of the past, whoever has greater strength is acknowledged by everyone.

Zhao Xiaoguo and I finished eating hamburgers,

That person quickly brought two bottles of cola.

The efficiency is really fast.

Zhao Xiaoguo gave that person a couple of compliments,

That person laughed happily, hehe.

Zhao Xiaoguo and I quickly arrived at the park,

After we got to the park, it was still before noon.

The park had many elderly people exercising their bodies.

They all had pensions,

Looking at them, I felt these people were the happiest.

Having a pension in old age, they live every day so relaxed and happy.

I said to Zhao Xiaoguo: "Xiaoguo, you don't think about the future? Living like this isn't a long-term solution."

"Look at how happy these people live."

"Brother, actually I want to tell you, I also don't plan to live to their age. What's the difference between my life now and theirs? Live however happily you want. I'll stay like this for my whole life." Zhao Xiaoguo said while looking at those people doing square dance.

I still wanted to advise Zhao Xiaoguo, but I could clearly see that Zhao Xiaoguo was willing to discuss this issue.

Everyone has the right to choose their own way of life.

As long as he thinks living is easy and living is happy,

that is right.

Am I living more easily than Zhao Xiaoguo? Am I happier?

I see, I don't even come close to him.

I wanted to take out a cigarette, but discovered there were none left.

I stood up and said: "Xiaoguo, do you know where in the park they sell cigarettes? I'll go buy a pack."

Zhao Xiaoguo said: "Brother, what cigarettes are you buying? Do you like smoking foreign cigarettes? People in Sijiucheng all smoke foreign cigarettes."

"I'll have someone get you two boxes."

After Zhao Xiaoguo finished speaking, he left.

Soon, he was holding two opened packs of cigarettes,

and threw them to me,

"Brother, try it. This foreign cigarette is quite strong."

I took the cigarettes from Zhao Xiaoguo's hand,

"Xiaoguo, where did you get these cigarettes so quickly?"

"Brother, you didn't see that at the park entrance I have my people; he just asked for cigarettes." Zhao Xiaoguo said proudly.

I entered the park gate and didn't see anyone wanting cigarettes,

I don't know where Zhao Xiaoguo saw his people at the park entrance.

Smoking, eating, sleeping cost no money, and I even have subordinates to manage.

Such days are truly not worse than an emperor's.

In fact, past emperors were as tired as a turtle grandson; where could there be such freedom as Zhao Xiaoguo's?

On the contrary, I am somewhat envious of Zhao Xiaoguo's life, but if I think that way,

am I still Zhao Jianqiang?

Can I be like Zhao Xiaoguo?

If I were to live like that, I would have died long ago.

So don't judge others' lives by your own standards.

While I was smoking, Xiao Yan limped up to me step by step,

"Mr. Zhao, the boss has arrived."