Chapter 33: Xiaoyi

After returning to the room, Lu Fan and Du Wenlong lay flat on the bed, their eyes bright and shining. He laughed, "Still not sleeping?"

Du Wenlong climbed up and said, "Brother Fan, are we good brothers?"

"Of course we are!"

"Then shouldn't we share blessings and share difficulties?"

"That's a must!"

"Then why did you forget me when there was a good thing? Coming back so late, you must have gone to have fun, right?"

Lu Fan was amused and asked, "Chouchou, what are you thinking?"

"Brother Fan, I want women!"

"You want, I want too! But the women here don't belong to us. Two '888s', do you want them? Go back to Ningyang and find a girlfriend properly, and you'll want it every day!"

"Fuck, is it gold-plated?"

"Chouchou, the wild flowers on the roadside are indeed fragrant, but I advise you to think twice, including in the future. How many people end up with nothing, wives separated, families broken, and homes destroyed? This is the way to disaster; don't be addicted."

Du Wenlong said aggrievedly, "Brother Fan, can I even afford to be addicted? I haven't even touched the edge yet! Why don't we go out for a while? I just asked, there's a 'Golden Winged Bird' where you can dance black songs. Shall we go and gain some knowledge?"

Both were in Chang'an for the first time. Facing this big city full of temptations, losing their original heart was inevitable. Lu Fan was also eager to move, but thinking that there were still things to do tomorrow, he said, "Chouchou, forget it this time. There is serious business to do tomorrow, so we must rest immediately, lest we be listless tomorrow. When we have time, when our brothers make money, we'll all come and let go!"

Du Wenlong danced with excitement, as if a beautiful tomorrow was right in front of him!

However, before he could be excited for a while, he became depressed and said, "Sigh, money is hard to earn, shit is hard to eat. Maybe I have to wait for the next life to be reborn into a good family!"

"Chouchou, the starting point is the mother's womb, what are we afraid of? This society only recognizes money, so we will try every means to make money. When you have money, let alone women, all the rules can serve you!"

"Brother Fan, it's better to go to school. It's too hard to break into society! Nodding and bowing to people all day, afraid of offending anyone. It's too fucking tiring!"

"Sigh, we have no power, no influence, and no one to rely on, so we can only rely on ourselves. Put on socks before shoes, be a grandson before being a grandfather. Sooner or later, we will stand up!"

"Brother Fan, I believe in you. Whatever you tell me to do, I'll do it!"

The next day, Lu Fan went to call Guo Tongyu to get up at seven o'clock and accompanied him for breakfast.

At 7:40, Director Guo went to the Forestry Department office building. He didn't let Lu Fan follow him, mainly to deliver "hard goods" to important figures. Some leaders couldn't be handled by just a "pressure cooker."

Lu Fan and Chouchou stayed in the room chatting. Chouchou's eyes kept falling on "Wutong Xiaoqi" across the street. From his expression, you could see four words: "heart-yearning."

Lu Fan walked behind him and asked in a low voice, "Want to go?"

"Want!" Realizing something was wrong, Du Wenlong quickly said, "Mainly to gain knowledge, so I can brag to Xiaoyi when I go back!"

Lu Fan took out 900 yuan and handed it to Chouchou, saying, "Go and have fun!"

"Ah? This? Brother Fan, I was joking!"

"I'm not joking, Chouchou. Go and experience it, see how people provide services, and see if we can copy it back to Ningyang."

"Brother Fan, do you want to open a massage shop in Ningyang?"

"If you don't go, I might regret it!"

"Go, go, go immediately. For Brother Fan's great cause, I must go!" After saying this, he took the money and ran away, heading straight for "Wutong Xiaoqi."

Lu Fan thought about this all night. Romance is an eternal topic for men. Places of romance will never be eradicated. As long as the service is in place and the technicians are excellent, this is a business that makes a steady profit without loss. And if used properly, it will become a sharp weapon for interpersonal communication and inquiring about news.

Don't say that leaders are afraid of bad influence and won't go. That's for big leaders. Lu Fan heard that it has become a trend for section-level leaders to go for foot massages in Ningyang. Some people go several times a day, and their feet are almost washed bald, yet they are still tireless.

Since you can make money, why not do it? It's hard to fight a few times in life, so when will you fight if not now? As for the capital, you can find a way to raise it. There are always more ways than difficulties.

90 minutes later, Du Wenlong returned with satisfaction, looking radiant.

Lu Fan laughed, "Satisfied? How was it?"

"Brother Fan, I've decided. I must work hard to make money in the future! Big cities are indeed good, indescribably wonderful, happy like a fairy!"

Lu Fan pretended to be angry, "I let you do serious business, but you only care about enjoyment!"

"My good brother, what can you understand by going once? Different industries are like mountains. Professional things should be done by professional people. Relying on us laymen will definitely not work."

"Think about it, among the people we know, is there any talent in this area? It's better to rely on yourself than others. If you don't know, learn. If you want to make money, it's nothing more than knowing the industry. I don't think it's difficult. You go there to work for a year, and you'll understand everything. When the time comes, dig a few technicians from the shop, let them recommend some acquaintances, and the staff will be gathered. I'll think of a way for the money."

He thought Du Wenlong would agree excitedly. Compared with Ningyang, who wouldn't yearn for this life of lights and wine, paper and gold?

Unexpectedly, Du Wenlong actually said, "Brother Fan, can you let Xiaoyi go?"

"Why?"

"I want to be like you, take a formal job. I've already read 'Public Basic Knowledge' once. Didn't you say that you can take the civil service exam after getting a junior college diploma? I want to use these two years to review with peace of mind!"

Lu Fan was shocked. He didn't expect this taciturn brother to have such ambition! Then what else is there to say? Must support with all his strength!

"Chouchou, don't say anything else. Don't leave after the New Year. Stay at Baishu Bay Forest Farm as a forest ranger or temporary worker. Just work hard, brother will support you for two years!"

"Brother Fan!" Thousands of words cannot exhaust the brotherhood, only gratitude is in the heart.

Near noon, Guo Tongyu returned with a smile. It seems things went very smoothly.

The three of them ate a bowl of bubble bread downstairs and set off back to Ningyang.

On the way, Guo Tongyu sighed, "It's hard to pass the year, but it passes every year. Finally, I can spend the New Year with peace of mind! Oh, one more thing, Xiao Fan, are the coffins ready?"

"Director, don't worry, the two coffins can be taken away at any time."

"Good, this matter was handled beautifully! Come with me to Ganshui County tomorrow to deliver the 'wood' to County Chief Bian. Xiao Fan, I will speak for you then, striving to let County Chief Bian accept this favor. He is young and promising, with a bright future."

"Director, how dare I take credit for heaven? Everything is done according to your instructions."

"Why be polite with me? County Chief Bian's favor is of little use to me, as long as I don't offend him. I need the Secretary's nod to advance further, and I need to find foreign aid in the province and city. But it's different for you. Your goal now is to fully solve the deputy section level problem."

"Director, I don't know how to thank you!"

"One of our own, no need to be polite! Xiao Fan, set off at four o'clock tomorrow morning and arrive at Ganshui County before six."

"No problem, I'll be there on time."

Lu Fan thought about it. This time he has to use a small truck, so he has to bother General Manager Wu again. Forget it, lice don't itch when there are many, favors are recorded first. I hope one day I have the ability to help Uncle Wu, or Wu Heng.

Returning to Ningyang, it was already six o'clock. After sending Director Guo home, Lu Fan and Du Wenlong went to General Manager Wu's house to return the car and pay a New Year visit to General Manager Wu. The gifts were the two extra "pressure cookers."

Wu Heng was very happy to see Lu Fan and insisted on having two drinks with him.

General Manager Wu also blamed Lu Fan for being too thoughtful. Why bring gifts when you come?

There was important business tomorrow, so Lu Fan could only refuse his classmate's kindness and proposed to borrow a truck to pull two coffins.

General Manager Wu agreed without a word, ensuring the driver would arrive at Baishu Bay Forest Farm before two o'clock.

General Manager Wu was now very proud of his eye for people. This kid could be the director of the forest farm just after starting work. He was definitely not an ordinary person and would definitely have great prospects in the future. He naturally responded to Lu Fan's small requests.

Ordinary people "plan things," smart people "plan time," and masters "plan the situation." Although General Manager Wu was uneducated, it didn't mean he was ignorant. If he didn't know how to plan time and situation, how could he build a huge family business in a small county, and the enterprise was booming? The key was that he understood that if you want to be rich, pave the road first.

Returning to Baishu Bay, it was already past nine o'clock. After Lu Fan finished calling Old Cao, he fell asleep.

But before he could fall asleep, Su Xiaoyi pulled Du Wenlong to knock on the door excitedly. As soon as he entered, he shouted that he wanted to contribute to Brother Fan's plan to get rich and wanted to go to Chang'an to "learn." His dream was to open a massage shop with technicians like clouds.

Lu Fan laughed, "If you want to go, you can, but I have to make three chapters with you."

Su Xiaoyi said anxiously, "Don't say three chapters, ten chapters are fine!"

"First, don't have feelings with the technicians; second, don't learn to be bad. You can't touch 'yellow, gambling, and drugs.' Big cities are full of temptations. When you go to Chang'an, you must keep a clear head and look at your wallet more; third, know what you are going to Chang'an for, learn the good things back, understand this industry thoroughly, and try to win over as many technicians as possible. It's best to establish your own connections in this industry."

"Brother Fan, I definitely won't touch 'gambling and drugs.' I guarantee to complete the mission!"

Lu Fan laughed, "You kid, you have a lot of tricks. You have to ensure you don't get sick. Don't ruin your roots, or it will be counterproductive and harm you!"

"Brother Fan, don't worry, I definitely won't cause trouble. I'll learn the skills and come back to help you."

"Go after the New Year. During this time, patrol the mountains with me and earn some money."

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