Finally solving the problem of Baidu, Wen Liang breathed a sigh of relief. He could not bear the consequences of offending a provincial official at this time. It was a great blessing to be able to solve the problem so cleverly without any sequelae. Since his rebirth, Wen Liang has always been careful and thoughtful, especially for matters that may lead to violent conflicts. In fact, it is because his foundation and strength are too weak and weak compared to some opponents. He won a hundred games, but if he lost a game by mistake, he might not be able to turn things around.
So when Du Niang knelt at his feet and begged desperately, Wen Liang couldn't help but hesitate, but in the end he was moved by her desire for freedom and future, and her pursuit of family and happiness. These are things that ordinary people can easily have, but in the eyes of people like Du Niang, they are always just a step away.
Wen Liang has never been a savior. His eyes are cold in their gentleness and his smile is ruthless in its brightness. But facing a woman standing on the edge of a cliff, if he takes a step forward he will live, and if he takes a step back he will die. In the end, he cannot just stand by and watch.
"It's getting late. Go back and take care of your household chores and get ready for the journey tomorrow. If nothing unexpected happens, Lei Fang and his men will set off for Beijing tomorrow night, and you can go with them."
Baidu hummed, and An Baoqing pushed the door open and said with a smile, "I sent him all the way to the suburbs and watched Zhao Yongzhang leave. From what he said, he should have no doubts."
Duniang was about to kneel down to thank her again. Although An Baoqing didn't agree with her choice, he was a strong man who could let go. Since Wen Liang insisted on helping her, he no longer cared about his earlier anger. After all, they had been together for these years and they still had some feelings for each other. He reached out to help her and said, "Young Master Wen has told you, right? Go to the capital and hide for a year or two, and come back after the storm has passed. When the time comes for you to get married, I will have to marry you off in a grand manner, so that others won't laugh at me, An Laojiu, for being shabby and stingy."
Du Niang sobbed, "Brother Jiu, I am sorry for you..."
An Baoqing waved his hand and said generously: "You have helped me a lot in the past few years. If there was any favor in the past, I have already repaid it. I am very happy that you can have a good home in the future. How about this, you can't always rely on Mr. Lei and Miss Zhu for help when you go to Beijing. Go to the finance department and get 100,000 yuan. It's my farewell to you."
Du Niang was extremely frightened and refused to accept the offer. She had already owed An Baoqing a great favor for her freedom, so how could she be willing to take the money again? One hundred thousand yuan was not a small sum in 1996.
"In a place like Beijing, a hundred thousand dollars is just a waste of money. Just use it for emergencies."
Wen Liang smiled and said, "Brother Jiu finally managed to bleed heavily once, so just take it. It may not be easy to find such an opportunity again in the future."
Even Wen Liang had spoken, and Du Niang knew she couldn't refuse anymore. She just couldn't express her gratitude and left with many thanks. An Baoqing closed the door, exaggeratedly touched the non-existent cold sweat on his forehead, and sighed: "This is really walking on a tightrope. I'm really afraid that Miss Zhu's reckless trick will fail."
The world has really changed. Even An Laojiu has started to act cute. Wen Liang said calmly, "Zhu Zixuan may seem unruly, but she's not that stupid... But let's not talk about this. Find a time tomorrow and bring the person in charge of Changsheng Company to meet me."
An Baoqing paused for a moment and said, "Well, Master Wen, Sang Liming may not be able to make it in time..."
Wen Liang was too lazy to ask him who Sang Li was. He pointed out to him casually, "I want to see the person in charge, not the legal representative. Why are you so nervous?"
Minister An Bao was a little embarrassed, and Wen Liang didn't want to embarrass him too much, so he said, "Ye Zhiwei is in charge of the National Tea Cup in March in Suhai, and someone on your side has to take care of it. The negotiation with Yishan should be concluded. Time is running out and there is no time to waste."
An Baoqing said hurriedly: "I was just about to talk to Master Wen about this. We started talking about it last time but got sidetracked by Chen Xiaosi's matter. I think that I don't have anyone who can manage such a big project. Master Wen, can you transfer someone from your side to be the general manager of Changsheng and take full charge of the hotel?"
Wen Liang's eyes gradually gathered, staring at An Baoqing with a nervous heart. Last time Wen Liang suddenly asked about the hotel, he had been thinking about it for the past few days, thinking about Wen Liang's intentions, but he still couldn't guess. Since the two of them met, he certainly helped Wen Liang a little, but compared to him helping him enter the Suhai Biluochun industry first and then giving him advice on the hotel project, it was undoubtedly the difference between heaven and earth, the difference between a firefly and the bright moon.
When what Wen Liang gained was too disproportionate to what he paid, An Baoqing couldn't help but think about it. The more he thought about it, the more scared he became. Not to mention what he had heard from others, how many examples he had seen with his own eyes of people being plucked for their own good and then being "killed when the bird is dead and the bow is put away, the dog is cooked when the rabbit is dead"
That's why I had to take the risk of being misunderstood by Wen Liang today and use this conversation to test the waters of this increasingly mysterious young man. (For details, see Chapter 96: Secret Communication in a Secluded Place)
Wen Liang sighed secretly. Being in the game, he had to face the omnipresent human heart, which was also a very boring thing. He said, "Brother Jiu, the hotel is your industry and the foundation for your future foothold in Jiangdong, so it is best to use your people... I understand, you don't need to explain, I don't mean to doubt you, and you don't have to think too much."
Wen Liang stood up, turned his back to An Baoqing, looked out the window at the scenery, and said, "Brother Jiu, since we are talking about this, let's talk openly. We have known each other for such a long time, but it seems that we have never had a good chat."
An Baoqing walked up to him and stood beside him, saying, "In fact, I have wanted to talk to Master Wen about my true feelings for a long time, but I have never found a suitable opportunity."
Wen Liang smiled and said, "Yes, I've been too busy recently. Brother Jiu, you've been running between Suhai and Jiangdong all day long. What do you think?"
An Baoqing said with emotion: "When I was working hard in Qingzhou before, I did whatever I could to make money, from game halls, ice rinks, to KTVs and clubs. I worked hard all the way. Although I made a lot of money, I was always on the edge of a knife. I didn't know when I would die silently. At that time, I never thought that I would be in the situation today. Not only did I do a national event like Biluochun, but I was also able to leverage hundreds of millions of funds to prepare a five-star hotel. To be honest, I respect and appreciate Wen Shao in my heart. Without your guidance and help, there would be no An Laojiu today. Even if another ten years passed, I would just be a local tyrant in Qingzhou who only saw the world from a well."
Wen Liang could hear the sincerity in his words and chuckled, "Ninth brother, there is no need to be so modest. I help you because you have the potential and strength to develop. If it were someone else, even if I had the intention, I might not be able to succeed!"
He was silent for a moment, and suddenly he became excited. He was no longer as deep and solemn as before, nor as cautious and careful as a teenager. He said in a loud voice: "Brother Jiu, let alone a small Biluochun or a five-star hotel, even if the entire Minghua Group was placed in front of me, I would not be interested in even lifting a finger. To be arrogant, my ambition is not in Qingzhou, not in Jiangdong, or even in the whole country. I don't know how far I can go in the future, and I don't know if it will be a waste of time in the end, but I will stick to my way. If you trust me, then let's go together, from beginning to end. Whether it is success or failure, it will be worth knowing each other. If you have doubts and are hesitant, then..."
Wen Liang turned around and said word by word: "It's better to part ways now. I will help you complete the hotel project, but that's it."
An Baoqing's heart trembled, and he said: "Mr. Wen..."
"Don't worry. Regardless of your relationship with Director Zuo, even between us, I won't go back on my word."
An Baoqing suddenly realized that he had never truly understood Wen Liang. He had seen his methods and cunning, his power struggles and scheming, so he was frightened and suspicious, but he had never seen his pursuits and ambitions, his future and possibilities, so he was worried and hesitant.
But as he said, with what a 16-year-old boy has done, Wen Liang's future is limitless. An Baoqing's eyes flashed with excitement. He was not worried about the future possibilities, but because Wen Liang was willing to say these words to him tonight. He slapped him hard on the face and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Wen, today is my fault. I promise, only this time! No matter how far you go in the future, I will follow behind you and be your most loyal shadow and subordinate!"
Wen Liang looked at him quietly and said, "Have you thought it through?"
An Baoqing nodded without hesitation. Wen Liang laughed, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Okay, okay!"
It was expected that An Baoqing would be stabilized. Wen Liang did not spend much effort, but this move was an indispensable part. Although after more than half a year of running-in, An Baoqing has gradually adapted to the change from a partner to a subordinate, but in the final analysis, his immediate boss is still Zuo Yuxi, not Wen Liang. This subtle difference makes many things tedious and complicated in specific operations. Wen Liang's energy will gradually be focused on bigger and more important aspects in the future, and he can no longer take care of the thoughts and self-esteem of his subordinates as before, so it is natural to let An Baoqing express his loyalty.
It is not difficult to win over An Baoqing, but the difficulty lies in how to talk to Zuo Yuxi. Although her love for Wen Liang is definitely greater than her enthusiasm for power, Wen Liang still does not want to make her unhappy because of this matter.
Before leaving, Wen Liang suddenly thought of Viper and whispered a few words to An Baoqing. An Baoqing nodded knowingly and said with a smile: "Viper is reliable. Lei Fang wanted to poach him, so he really found the right person."
Wen Liang also smiled and drove to the suburbs. In the villa in Jingu Garden, Ning Xi and Lei Fang were waiting for his arrival.
(Thanks to the classmate "Follow Jiang Liu's Footsteps" for the 10,000-word reward. He is an old brother who has been following me since I graduated. I won't say any more. Thank you very much)
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