Wen Liang clapped his hands and smiled at Fan Bo, "Sorry, I lost my composure just now! Well, sit down, let's continue talking about work and publishing."
Fan Bo stood there blankly, not knowing what to say. He still didn't understand how things turned out like this. First, two strange visitors came with shockingly loud tones, and then Tao Ran, who usually didn't talk to him, came to visit for the first time. What was even more amazing was that the two people seemed unfamiliar but had an irreconcilable hatred, so they started with words and then fought. Tao Ran ran away in disgrace, but the other one still had the leisure to talk business with him...
This was not a normal situation. Fan Bo had the urge to check the almanac to see if today was a bad day and whether the gods and ghosts would scare him. Liang Ru was even more frightened. Although she was a bitch, she was not a fool. She knew that if she hadn't just boasted downstairs, this wouldn't have happened. She moved her feet towards the inner room guiltily, fearing that she would not be able to answer when Fan Bo asked her about it.
"Well... how about we talk about it in a few days?" After seeing Wen Liang's tyranny, Fan Bo put away his contempt and said politely, "I'm afraid Director Tao won't let it go. You guys should leave first, otherwise it will be bad if something goes wrong..."
"If I leave now, won't Director Tao come to trouble you?" Wen Liang sat down and chuckled, "I'll just sit here and wait for him to come. Let's take advantage of today to completely resolve the matter, so that Teacher Fan can relieve your worries."
Fan Bo looked at Ning Xi for help, but Ning Xi shook her head and said nothing. The room suddenly became quiet. After more than ten minutes, there were noisy voices outside the door, and the footsteps gradually became heavier. The door was kicked open with a bang, and Tao Ran came back as expected, followed by seven or eight school security guards in uniform holding batons.
"It was him. He drove into the school without a pass, ignored dissuasion and beat people up. Take him back to the security department and give him a good reprimand!"
Tao Ran was not stupid after all, and he knew how to charge Wen Liang with a crime. As for how he would be criticized and educated by the security department after he was taken back, only God knew. His lower abdomen was still aching, and the swollen half of his face was numb so he didn't feel any pain, but the humiliation was even worse! At this time, someone behind him also had the confidence, pointing at Wen Liang and talking with gritted teeth, looking ferocious and terrifying.
Several ferocious security guards were about to pounce on them. Wen Liang smiled and waved his phone, saying, "I've called the police. Would you like to think twice before you take action?"
Although these security guards were in uniform, few of them were good people. However, they had been influenced by the atmosphere of the university for a long time, and their vision had improved a bit. Seeing that Wen Liang was calm and composed, and his words and deeds were not like those of ordinary people, they looked at each other and stopped hesitantly. After all, they were just trying to make a living. Even Director Tao was beaten to a bloody pulp by them. Maybe he was really powerful and they couldn't afford to offend him!
Tao Ran's face changed, and he said angrily: "What are you afraid of? I'll take care of it if anything goes wrong. Go ahead!"
Before he finished his words, sirens suddenly sounded outside the building. Tao Ran didn't expect Wen Liang to actually call the police. He opened his mouth and a look of annoyance flashed in his eyes, but he finally resisted the urge to beat him up.
A moment later, more than a dozen policemen filed in, led by Chief Dong of the police station. As soon as he entered the door, he politely asked, "Excuse me, who called the police?"
This was perhaps Chief Dong's most polite police call. Wen Liang cooperated very well: "I called the police," and pointed at Tao Ran, "This guy brought a group of thugs to intimidate me. If you hadn't arrived in time, I might not even be able to walk out of this door."
Director Dong knew that this was the person that Director Liu had told him to protect over the phone, so he shouted without saying anything, "You are so brave to gather together and commit crimes in broad daylight! Come on, arrest them all and take them away!"
Tao Ran was a well-respected person in this area, so he was not afraid. He took out a cigarette and handed it to him, saying, "Brother Dong, calm down. Things are not at all what this kid said. Look, look at my face. He was the one who hit someone first, and he violated school regulations by driving, and he even dared to turn the tables."
Qingshi was also in the jurisdiction of the police station. Tao Ran had had drinks with Director Dong several times. Although they were not close friends, they were always polite to each other when they met. He didn't know that Wen Liang had given the order directly to Director Dong through Liu Tianlai, and he thought that a few words of explanation would naturally turn the situation around.
"Who is your brother? Let me tell you, since you have committed a crime, it is useless to try to establish a relationship with you! Take him away!"
All the police officers in the room were stunned. It was the first time they heard Chief Dong speak so righteously and they were not used to it. They were stunned for a moment until Chief Dong glared at them. Then they rushed forward and pinned Tao Ran and the security guard to the ground and handcuffed their hands behind their backs.
Tao Ran didn't expect Director Dong to be so ruthless, his face flushed red: "Misunderstanding, Director Dong, this is a misunderstanding, listen to my brother first..."
"What's there to say? Take it away!"
The police pushed everyone outside. At this point, Tao Ran would be a fool if he didn't understand that Wen Liang and Director Dong were having an affair. However, it would be impossible for him to be the deputy director of the logistics department at his age without some background. Seeing that soft tactics didn't work, he immediately became tough and said angrily, "Dong Chengan, don't think I'm easy to bully! You dare to take sides with your eyes open. Is there any law?"
"The law?" Dong Cheng'an walked up to Tao Ran with a dark face and said with a low grin, "I am the law!"
Tao Ran was stunned. After graduation, he went straight to Qingshi to do administrative work under the care of his uncle who was the dean. With his superior looks and good conversation, he quickly gained a foothold. With his scheming and sophistication, he was not only popular among the female faculty and staff, but also praised by the leaders of the college. In his daily interactions, he was mostly flattering and calling people his brothers. Where had he ever seen a guy like Dong Chengan who changed his mind faster than turning the pages of a book and acted recklessly and lawlessly
Tao Ran suddenly realized that his so-called sophistication and shrewdness were nothing compared to these ruthless guys who were working at the grassroots level.
Seeing that Director Tao, who they relied on, had stopped talking, the security guards felt wronged. Although they had the intention, they had not had time to act. This was called crime cessation, and they were not guilty under the criminal law! However, Director Dong was obviously from the same background as Liu Tianlai. He never cared about the law. He waved his hand and arrested them all!
This unexpected incident that was not part of the script finally came to an end. Wen Liang seemed to be fine and said with a smile, "Teacher Fan, I wonder what you think of my suggestion just now?"
Fan Bo finally managed to suppress his heartbeat. Just by looking at Dong Chengan's actions, he knew that the boy in front of him was not only not a liar, but also very likely had a bigger background. People are so fickle. Just now, he thought Wen Liang's tone was ridiculous, but now he felt it was natural. Fan Bo thought about it and said, "Thank you for your kindness, of course, publishing a book is a good idea. I am very happy. But the work... Of course I am not saying no, but I am still an employee of Qingshi. If I work in your company, I am afraid that I will not be able to make it..."
Wen Liang smiled slightly: "Teacher Fan, maybe you don't understand your current situation! Let me tell you clearly, your two articles have offended everyone in Qingzhou, and it is still uncertain whether you can keep your job as a teacher in Qingzhou. Today, you have unfortunately offended Director Tao. Well, which department is he from? But looking at his arrogant look, the hospital should have a say in it more than you do. You are a smart person and know what the result will be. A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. My opinion is that you should make plans early!"
Fan Bo knew the seriousness of Wen Liang's words, but it was difficult for him to give up his university teacher status and become a businessman. Moreover, he still held out hope that there would be a sudden turn for the better.
In fact, Xu Fuyan only wanted to teach him a lesson, not necessarily to the point of dismissal, but with Wen Liang's secret efforts behind the scenes, Zuo Yuxi said hello, and Fan Bo would definitely lose his job. This is just like the way the Liangshan heroes invited people to join the gang. It can be seen that from ancient times to the present, if you want to do big things and recruit talents, you can't just visit the thatched cottage three times, and you have to frame someone if necessary.
Fan Bo was hesitant, Liang Ru didn't dare to interrupt, she just went to the kitchen to boil water, washed the cups again and again, and then filled them with water and brought them over. Although it was not respectful, it was much more polite than when she first entered the door.
This is a realistic society. From high-ranking officials to ordinary people, there is actually no essential difference in their bones!
Wen Liang had been tempting with benefits and then using his power to intimidate since he entered the room. At this moment, he finally used his ultimate move, picked up the manuscript paper he brought from the car and handed it over, saying, "Don't rush to make a decision, take a look at this!"
Fan Bo took it doubtfully, and after just a glance, his eyes lit up.
"China can say no, what a good name!" He couldn't wait to read it, "China can say no, not to seek confrontation, but for a more equal dialogue..."
Dozens of pages of manuscript paper were finished in one glance. Although it was just a simple outline, it fully revealed the ideas and insights that the book wanted to express. Fan Bo, with his multiple identities as a writer, teacher, communication scholar and future planning master, immediately made a very professional judgment and said excitedly: "If this book can be injected with exaggerated words and inflammatory plots within the current framework, 1996 will become the year of 'say no'!"
Wen Liang was impressed. Anyone who had lived through that era would understand the sensation that the novel "China Can Say No" caused back then. Let's look at the following data. The first edition was 50,000 copies, and 200,000 copies were reprinted 20 days later, creating a sales myth of 3 million copies. It was translated into eight languages and attracted more than 100 media outlets around the world to report on it, becoming the most sensational Chinese book in the United States and the West.
The reason why a book with crude language, vulgarity, whining and poor imitation (in the words of critics) has caused such a craze and sensation is that it was born in 1996.
1995 and 1996 were two years of turbulent changes both at home and abroad. The contradictions between the Chinese people and Western society expanded rapidly, and the national self-esteem and self-reliance rebounded strongly after years of suppression. A novel made its first cry against this social background and easily shocked the whole world. (I won’t say much about the background. If you are a serious reader, you may remember that in Chapter 136, Past Events Like Clouds and Smoke, I mentioned that because the plot later required the background of the mid-1990s, I wrote a little more. This is what I was referring to. In that chapter, there was also a foreshadowing that this book would be used to bribe Fan Bo, but Maru knows that my foreshadowing has always been a tragedy:))
Seeing that Fan Bo finally fell into the trap, Wen Liang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, remembering how easy it was for each protagonist in the novels he read in his previous life to win over his subordinates. But when it was his turn, he realized how much effort it took to attract real talents to join him without sufficient capital and status.
But fortunately, with the inducement of benefits, the pressure of power, and the confusion of fame, Fan Bo is already in our hands!
Wen Liang smiled and said, "Without Teacher Fan's ghostwriting, no matter how good this book is, it will only be a mirage."
Fan Bo was more forthright than ever before. He slammed the table and said, "I don't want any reward. I just want to be the second author. I don't know..."
Wen Liang shook his head. Fan Bo's expression darkened and he forced a smile, "Yes, I asked too much!"
"This book has only one author and only one signature, and that's you, Fan Bo!"
Fan Bo opened his eyes wide, almost unable to believe his ears, and said in a trembling voice: "I... I..."
Wen Liang laughed, stood up, patted his shoulder, and said, "Don't be so mean, this book is my gift to you! Of course, the prerequisite is that you have to come to my company to be the vice president."
At this point, Fan Bo had no reason to hesitate. He stretched out his hand and shook Wen Liang's, saying, "Actually, I understand what you said before, but I was just trying to save face and didn't want to admit it. When the day comes when you lose your job, you'll have to feed your whole family, let alone an annual salary of 100,000, even if it's 10,000, you'll have to do it. Since you think highly of me, I'd be ungrateful if I didn't agree."
Fan Bo was so moved that tears were about to fall: "I will go through the resignation procedures with the school today and report to the company tomorrow..."
"Okay, it's worth the trip! But please accompany me to Guanshan tomorrow, and I will give you a detailed introduction to the company on the way!"
Wen Liang managed to trick a person who would later create a huge wave in the advertising industry into joining the company even before the company was registered. Such tricks are truly admirable!
Fan Bo and Liang Ru accompanied them downstairs. Wen Liang saw Liu Tianlai's car parked under a tree not far away, and quietly made a gesture to follow, and got into the Porsche with Ning Xi. Seeing this gorgeous car, Fan Bo no longer had any doubts, and prepared wholeheartedly for tomorrow's trip to Guanshan.
But before that, he threw the resignation letter on the dean's desk. Thinking about this very satisfying action, Fan Bo couldn't help laughing.
The car slowly drove out of Qingshi. Ning Xi remained silent. Wen Liang smiled and said, "Thank you very much for helping me so much today!"
Ning Xi shook her head and said, "Even if I didn't come, you couldn't subdue a school teacher with your methods? Although I don't know why you are so fond of this person, but... But I still congratulate you on finding another capable subordinate."
"Why do you say that word again?" Wen Liang said softly, "He is a subordinate, but you are my friend!"
Ning Xi turned her head, her eyes behind her sunglasses flashing with strange emotions, and said, "We have always been friends, it won't change, you won't regret it?"
Wen Liang stared at her quietly and said, "No!"
The atmosphere in the car suddenly became strange. Ning Xi was no longer laughing and talking like usual. Instead, she looked a little shy like a young girl.