"A second-hand car, used for transportation." Zhu Youming waved his hand and said self-deprecatingly, "We know each other well, there's no need to mock each other."
Fang Zhicheng smiled and sat in the passenger seat. Zhu Youming drove while chatting with Fang Zhicheng. Although they had not seen each other for a long time, they had a lot of topics to talk about, mainly about their classmates' recent whereabouts. The best university in Huainan Province is Qiongjin University, followed by Huainan University. Zhu Youming and Fang Zhicheng were both students of the Department of Business Administration of the School of Business of Huainan University in 2000. They did a lot of immoral things in college, so they developed a good relationship.
The car finally stopped at Qiongjin University Town. After graduating from university, Zhu Youming started his own business and opened a hotel in the university town. However, the business was not very prosperous, so he borrowed money from Fang Zhicheng some time ago. Fang Zhicheng browsed around the hotel and roughly knew the reason for the lack of business, but did not speak directly.
At noon, Zhu Youming ordered some stir-fried dishes from a small restaurant next door to welcome Fang Zhicheng. It had been less than half a year since he graduated from college, and he was already not used to the environment around the school. Fang Zhicheng picked up a piece of salt-fried meat with chopsticks and smiled, "When I was in school, I loved eating this the most. Why don't I feel anything when I eat it now?"
Zhu Youming smiled and said, "Isn't it because your life is comfortable that you have become picky?"
Fang Zhicheng waved his hand, took a sip of beer, smiled slightly, and said, "It's not that he's picky, but that he's changed."
Zhu Youming laughed and scolded, "You birdman, why are you talking so much? Could it be that the mechanism is really as terrifying as the legend says, and can make people's adrenaline drop drastically?"
"What does this have to do with adrenaline?" Fang Zhicheng rolled up his sleeves and clinked glasses with Zhu Youming. "Whether you get older or younger, change is a good thing. A life that never changes is so boring!"
Zhu Youming nodded slightly, his face showing a solemn expression, and sighed: "But change always has a price."
Because of the price they pay, people will adjust their previous world views and values.
Fang Zhicheng lit a cigarette and said softly, "Let's change the subject. How is your relationship with Meijia?"
Zhu Youming shrugged and said, "It's still the same. We meet once a week. She has her own job and I have my own life."
Wang Meijia is Zhu Youming's girlfriend. They have been dating for almost four years. Their relationship was relatively stable in college, but judging from Zhu Youming's attitude, there seemed to be a small problem.
Fang Zhicheng shook his finger and asked, "Did something happen?"
Zhu Youming picked up a piece of boiled pork with chopsticks, put it in his mouth to chew, took another sip of beer, and whispered: "We broke up."
"No way?" Fang Zhicheng frowned, a look of surprise on his face, because Zhu Youming and Wang Meijia were a couple that everyone favored. Although college graduation season is also the season for lovers to break up, Zhu Youming and Wang Meijia are a perfect match in terms of family and character, so when Fang Zhicheng heard the news of their breakup, he couldn't help but sigh.
Zhu Youming also lit a cigarette, took a few puffs, and said with a wry smile: "I have seen through it now. What is more important than money in this world? So I have to make money as soon as possible and become a rich man. Then I can find any woman I want."
Fang Zhicheng shook his head and said nothing more. He changed the subject and talked to Zhu Youming about his hotel. "Second brother, I have a suggestion for your hotel. I'm just saying it. Don't take it too seriously."
Zhu Youming waved his hand and smiled, "I now regard you as my partner. If you have any suggestions, feel free to give them!"
"Partner?" Fang Zhicheng asked doubtfully.
Zhu Youming nodded, looking a little embarrassed, and said, "I have already spent most of the 30,000 yuan you gave me, and I have a part of it as working capital. According to the current situation, I estimate that I will not be able to get my money back within one or two years, so I think you can invest in it, and I will give you dividends when I make a lot of money. How about that? Of course, if you are afraid of risks, this 30,000 yuan will be considered as a loan to me. After a while, I will find a way to pay you back..."
"It's not that troublesome." Fang Zhicheng smiled and said indifferently: "Just treat it as a share. Civil servants get a fixed salary. If I can climb up your big tree and make a fortune, it's not bad."
Zhu Youming said sincerely: "Old Four, I have to say that your money is a timely help. Without your help, my initial investment would have been wasted."
Fang Zhicheng asked in confusion, "Why is it so difficult all of a sudden? According to your personality, you always plan before you act, and you will never do anything you are not sure of. Is there something wrong?"
Zhu Youming sighed and said, "It's hard to explain. It's easy to see the King of Hell, but it's hard to deal with the little devils. People from the Industrial and Commercial Bureau and the Fire Department often come to cause trouble. I don't want to take care of it, so I fined a lot of money. Now they often come to my house to cause trouble..."
Fang Zhicheng whispered, "You didn't find any connections?"
Zhu Youming said helplessly, "What relationship do I have? Because of Meijia's matter, I had a falling out with my family and now I am kicked out of the house. I even suspect that the old man deliberately arranged this to force me to go home and apologize."
Fang Zhicheng and Zhu Youming drank another cup and sighed, "You are father and son, what conflict can't be resolved?"
Zhu Youming waved his hands weakly and said with a wry smile: "The old man is too stubborn. He wants me to be his puppet for the rest of my life. I will never bow to him."
Zhu Youming's luck is very bad. Although Wang Meijia has a good family background, she still does not meet Zhu Youming's father's standards, so his father is extremely opposed to the couple being together. In order to fight for love, Zhu Youming did not hesitate to break up with his family, but he did not expect that Wang Meijia would break up with Zhu Youming. It is easy to imagine that Zhu Youming is in a very low mood now.
It is easy to add icing on the cake, but difficult to provide timely assistance. At this moment, if you extend a helping hand to Zhu Youming, it will undoubtedly be the best way to maintain the relationship.
Fang Zhicheng patted Zhu Youming on the shoulder and said in a deep voice: "I'll give you a call, maybe I can help you solve this problem."
After saying that, Fang Zhicheng called Zhao Qingya, who was doing a SPA in the beauty salon. After hearing the purpose of the call, she sat up lazily on the massage bed and said with a smile, "You little bastard, do you think I'm a panacea? If you encounter any problems, call me."
"Who made me have only you as a big backer?" Fang Zhicheng flattered, "This is my brother's first property, you must help."
Zhao Qingya waved her hand, asking the female masseuse to stop temporarily, and whispered, "If I help you do this, will there be any benefits?"
Fang Zhicheng smiled bitterly and said, "What good can I do for you? Otherwise, I'll just give myself to you."
"You have been mine for a long time." Zhao Qingya curled her lips and said sarcastically.
Fang Zhicheng replied cleverly: "Since I am yours, my affairs are naturally your affairs."
Zhao Qingya nodded and said with a smile: "If that's the explanation, I have to help you... I'll make a phone call later and it should be resolved soon. By the way, I want to make it clear that if you really make a lot of money, don't forget me."
Fang Zhicheng nodded and agreed: "Do I look like an ungrateful person?"
"Like!" Zhao Qingya deliberately provoked.
Fang Zhicheng shrugged and smiled bitterly: "Sister, you are insulting me again. Sooner or later, I will make you pay with blood."
"Let's talk about it when you're strong enough." Zhao Qingya imagined Fang Zhicheng's angry look and was overjoyed. Seeing the female masseuse next to her urging him with gestures, she whispered, "I have something to do. Let's talk when I'm free. I'll help you with the matter you mentioned."
When Fang Zhicheng hung up the phone, Zhu Youming looked shrewd and asked in a low voice, "Girlfriend?"
Fang Zhicheng waved his hand and denied it: "No, I'm just a very close sister."