The old man and the young man heard this, but they didn't care at all. Just sitting on the sofa and sipping tea. Soon, the two of them drank up a pot of Dahongpao.
"Want one?" Yan Shichang took out a cigarette and handed it to Xiao Zheng.
"Thank you." Xiao Zheng happily took the cigarette, then picked up the lighter on the table, and first took the initiative to light it for Yan Shichang. Only then did he help himself light it up.
The two had a lot of grievances in the past, but now they are as if they have been friends for many years, and they are extremely passionate. This is probably a return to nature. Mr. Yan Shichang returns to his original nature.
And it just so happened that Xiao Zheng was a fairly ambitious young man. Gratitudes, resentments, and hatreds were wiped out in the midst of conversation and laughter.
"Azheng, you broke the leg of one of my grandsons. You cut off the hand of one of my grandsons. This is really a big deal." Yan Shichang said meaningfully.
When Shang Yao heard this, his heart trembled slightly.
Maybe, Grandpa still hasn't let go. And he poisoned the tea and wanted to die together with Xiao Zheng
For a moment, Shang Yao's face suddenly changed, and he was indescribably nervous.
Xiao Zheng, on the other hand, said with a guilty look on his face: "It was my fault for letting your white-haired man give you a black-haired man."
"Haha. If you dare to drink the tea I made myself, I will forgive you." Yan Shichang smiled and patted Xiao Zheng's shoulder. "What's more, you are now my precious granddaughter's close friend. Even if I look at her face, I will not bring up the past."
"You've already mentioned it." Shang Yao, who was sitting aside, said angrily. "It also scared me."
Yan Shichang smiled slightly and stared directly at Xiao Zhengdao: "Do you feel a lot of pressure recently?"
Xiao Zheng didn't hide it, nodded and said: "A little bit."
"It's a good thing to have pressure. Lin Chaotian was under greater pressure than you. As a result, he soared into the sky and was unstoppable." Yan Shichang said slowly. "You, you don't have the hard work of Lin Chaotian. No one is chasing you, so you just stick around. If it weren't for that girl Xiao Lin who made you hateful, you might still be a little security guard now."
"Some people are aggrieved because I was said to be a freeloader." Xiao Zheng said with a smile. "Actually, it's not necessary. I feel quite comfortable eating."
Yan Shichang smiled and said: "In other places, I can't see you being better than Lin Chaotian for the time being. But he will definitely not be able to catch up with you in terms of ambition."
"Are you praising me for my magnanimity, or are you scolding me for being shameless?" Xiao Zheng said with a dumb smile.
"It doesn't matter how you understand it." Yan Shichang smiled and took a puff of smoke. "Shang Yao, this girl who brought you here, must be a little angry, right?"
He said, his eyes falling on the two of them. He smiled very playfully.
Shang Yao glared at Yan Shichang: "Last time you hid it and said nothing. Now that Boss Xiao is here in person, you should say something, right?"
When Yan Shichang heard this, he just took a few puffs of cigarette in silence, and then said with a slightly condensed expression: "I won't say it because it involves too many things. It doesn't matter if it's your grandfather or me, Old Man Ye, or the old ghost from Baicheng. A There’s no way to hide from it.”
"What do you mean?" Xiao Zheng's heart trembled.
You can't avoid this, it's too learned to use.
Xiao Zheng couldn't figure out the subtext of Yan Shichang's words for a while. The only thing that is certain is that the battle between the first generation of business tycoons will be spectacular.
Yan Shichang's eyes showed nostalgia, and he gradually forgot to smoke the cigarette between his fingers. After being silent for a long time, he slowly said: "All of this started in 1979."
Xiao Zheng was stunned for a moment and immediately understood the important meaning of this sentence.
In 1979, the chief architect proposed that socialism could also engage in a market economy, and he elaborated on this issue on many occasions.
It was also this year that China's economy began to transform, taking the first step towards international diversification and economic recovery. It is also the most critical step.
After that, China emerged in the East. Achieving today’s situation of hundreds of flowers blooming.
The story of Yan Shichang, the first generation of Chinese business tycoons, naturally begins in that year.
"Old man Ye, like me, comes from a farmer's family. He has relied on craftsmanship to get to where he is today. I dare not say that it is all due to ability, but it is not all luck. Lao Baixiong lives in Baicheng and takes advantage of the policy. It is said that the chief designer was in Baicheng back then. He participated in all the schedules and accompanied them. This old boy pretended to be in poor health and refused to come to Yanjing to reminisce about the past. I guess he also wanted to find some inspiration from the designer, right? "
Xiao Zheng and Shang Yao both listened obsessively to Yan Shichang's memories. What kind of scenery was the land of China back then? The two could only find out from a few words of Yan Shichang. But it is certain that after 1979, China triggered an unprecedented economic wave. Since this year, the four major business tycoons have risen rapidly.
"His surname is Zhao. His name is Zhao Changfeng. He is a true all-rounder in the business world. His political acumen is so high that in the early 1970s, he predicted that this economic wave was coming. For this, he made a lot of preparations. Like a myth, The light shines brightly, not to mention me and Lao Bai, even Old Man Ye can only struggle in his shadow."
"Ten years. It only took him ten years to complete the dream of a generation. Maybe he walked too fast, maybe he stood too high. He gradually lost his mind and imagined himself as an omnipotent god. In fact, in that era, many people did treat him like a god. Including me."
Yan Shichang continued his cigarette without feeling embarrassed at all. Instead, he said directly: "A lot of things happened that year. National affairs, family affairs, and economic chaos. Everything happened too fast and violently. No one was prepared. It was like a blowout, and it completely broke out."
"Later, he was beaten as a traitor. All his wealth was wiped out in one fell swoop. It was like there had never been such a person. Overnight, all his deeds became taboo and were kept secret."
"I found out later that he was thrown into prison on the night of the incident. Within a week, he committed suicide by slitting his wrists in prison. He also left a blood letter: Even if there is a dragon rising across the sea, it is difficult to be heroic. Sacrifice to the Wutai. The evil slaves gathered together to bark at Yao and Shun, and all the people sighed in unison for the talented people. I vowed to turn the inch pipe into a long sword to kill all the wolves and jackals in the world. If there is a day of triumph in his year, I will come back again."
Xiao Zheng was frightened and couldn't help himself.
This is a famous poem with a strong sense of revenge, turning resentment into words and pointing directly at people's hearts. When Xiao Zheng heard this song for the first time, he was amazed by the talent of the writer. But this time it sounded like something else.
If there is a day of triumph in his year, I will come back again!
Shang Yao exclaimed: "Grandpa, are you worried that Dong Zang has something to do with this Zhao Changfeng?"
Yan Shichang shook his head slightly and said slowly: "Whatever you are curious about, I will tell you. But for other things, I can't give you answers. There is really nothing I can do."