Wen Liang said quietly: "Chang Cheng, I don't know what happened to you during this period of time, and I am not interested in knowing. But it is not uncommon for a tiger to fall into such a state. Knowing shame makes one braver, and there is still hope. I am afraid that if you stay in such an environment for too long, your will will be worn away little by little, and you will no longer feel any anger in the face of the slaps and insults just now. That would be the real sadness, and it would truly disappoint Xu Ting and bring shame to Ye Ying."
"You said you had no choice. Well, I'll give you another choice now: I will leave Lingyang at three o'clock tomorrow afternoon. If you are willing to work with me, come to the Yuanhang Hotel to find me before three o'clock."
"Think it over carefully. Do you want to continue living like this, or give yourself a chance to change? I can't guarantee that it will be better than it is now, but at least it won't make you live a more humble life than it is now, right?"
After that, Wen Liang left without stopping and met Fan Bo at Yuanhang Hotel. Speaking of the dynamics in Lingyang, Fan Bo said, "I met with Dou Wenbo today. The conditions he offered were quite attractive. Mr. Wen, since you have the relationship with Secretary Zuo, it is actually a good choice to open a company in Lingyang. You can consider it."
Wen Liang smiled and said, "There's no need to discuss this. I've already made the decision. But the negotiations with Lingyang can be delayed. With a backup, Guanshan will be able to offer a good price."
The two of them talked in the room for an hour, and when they came out, they ran into Lu Yan, who was instigated by other staff members to invite Fan Bo to go to the bar on Yanzi Road to relax. Fan Bo looked at Wen Liang in embarrassment, and Wen Liang nodded and smiled, "Go ahead, get in touch with young people, otherwise you will age prematurely, become old-fashioned, and lack the charm to attract young girls."
"Mr. Fan, don't listen to Mr. Wen's threats. You are still very charming at your age." Lu Xiao smiled and said, "It is you, Mr. Wen, who should get in touch with us more. Otherwise, you will age faster than Mr. Fan."
Fan Bo and Wen Liang laughed at the same time. Wen Liang pointed at Lu Yu and sighed, "You have such a big mouth..."
With nothing else to do, Wen Liang followed them to the bar. Yanzi Road, built in 1996, was already bustling enough, with people coming and going, handsome men and beautiful women making it hard to keep up with. Lingyang is a place where beautiful women come from, but looking around, Lu Yan, wearing a light green dress, is still better in both figure and appearance. What Wen Liang didn't expect was that apart from these, Lu Yan's dancing skills were also excellent. She danced passionately on the dance floor of the bar, stunning the audience.
The next morning, everyone took a break and after lunch, the municipal government sent someone to pick up the inspection team for field research. Wen Liang stayed alone in the hotel, but welcomed an uninvited guest.
Luo Shangyang knocked on the door and said respectfully: "Boss Luo asked me to invite Young Master Wen over for a cup of tea..."
Wen Liang said calmly: "I'm a little busy today, let's find another opportunity next time!"
Luo Shangyang looked embarrassed and said, "This..."
A hint of sneer flashed across Wen Liang's lips, and he said, "Why, does Luo Yun still want you to use force?"
"I dare not, I dare not!" Luo Shangyang hesitated and said, "Boss Luo has told me to pass on a message if Young Master Wen doesn't have time."
After saying this, he looked at Wen Liang eagerly. Wen Liang seemed to not understand his intention to go in and sit down. He frowned and said, "What are you talking about? Say it now!"
It seems that he is bound to be rejected today. Luo Shangyang is a vicious person and he doesn't feel his self-esteem is hurt. With his status, he has no qualifications to talk to Wen Liang. However, he can see the big picture from the small details. Wen Liang is so ruthless. Mr. Luo's wishful thinking may not come true.
"Boss Luo asked me to tell Young Master Wen that he is welcome to come to Lingyang to develop. If we don't go too far, both sides will suffer. If we cooperate, both sides will benefit. Why don't we share what we have and work together..."
Wen Liang interrupted him with a smile and said, "You worry too much. I have no interest in Lingyang, so there is no question of cooperation. We should keep to ourselves and go our separate ways, just like before."
Luo Shangyang asked tentatively: "What does Master Wen mean?"
"Tell Luo Yun that I have no interest in his affairs, so he should not be too interested in my affairs!"
Luo Shangyang left timidly, Wen Liang sneered, Luo Yun was really short-sighted and overestimated his own abilities. Did he really treat Lingyang as his own backyard
After being interrupted by Luo Shangyang, Wen Liang looked at the watch and saw that it was almost three o'clock. He called Zuo Yuxi and Ye Yuting and asked them to drive over to pick him up. He packed up a little and went downstairs.
Just as we arrived at the lobby on the first floor, a man stood up from the sofa. Wen Liang smiled, walked over and said, "I thought you wouldn't come."
The person who came was naturally Chang Cheng. He had his hair cut, shaved, and changed into clean clothes. At first glance, he had a flat head, a broad nose, a dark face, and thick eyebrows, just as he looked when he met him that night.
But after all, there are some differences. The pair of determined and ruthless eyes are no longer seen. There is more confusion and fatigue. From the army to society, it is completely two different worlds. Obviously, he has not adapted well, or he has not found the path that suits him.
Wen Liang pointed to the sofa and said, "Sit down. I know you have a lot to ask. Don't worry. We have plenty of time."
Chang Cheng sat opposite him, his head lowered, his eyes bloodshot, it seemed that he hadn't slept all night. If anyone wanted to follow his former rival, they would inevitably have to go through several layers of obstacles in their hearts, which was understandable.
"Why are you helping me? Logically you should hate me. I thought about it all night but couldn't come up with an answer!"
Wen Liang did not answer, but asked: "What about you, do you still hate me?"
Chang Cheng looked up in astonishment and asked, "Why do I hate you?"
"If it weren't for me, Xu Tingben was planning to find a good place for you after you were demobilized, at least to get into the public security, procuratorial and judicial systems, so you wouldn't be in such a miserable state as you are now."
Chang Cheng shook his head and said, "I was the one who offended you first. I can't afford to offend you, so I have to bear the consequences. I understand this truth!"
"Yes, you can understand this point. I finally didn't flirt with a blind man." Wen Liang smiled and said, "So the answer you want is very simple. Since you don't hate me, I don't intend to hate you. Seeing a tiger being bullied by a mouse always makes me feel a little bit sorry. I wonder if you are satisfied with this answer?"
Chang Cheng laughed at himself and said, "What kind of tiger am I?"
"A tiger in a zoo is just a pet for people to watch, but if it is released into the forest, it will be the dominant force. Chang Cheng, whether you are a tiger or not, you should ask yourself, do you have the ambition to become a tiger?"
Chang Cheng was silent, he spread out his hands, looked at his strong and vigorous fingers, and said: "But I can't do anything except fighting and killing..."
Wen Liang stood up and said with a smile: "I am in need of a driver and an assistant. If you can drive, come with me!"
After saying that, he strode out of the hotel. Chang Cheng took a deep breath, stood up as well, smoothed the wrinkles of his shirt, and followed Wen Liang's shadow into the sunny world.
Many years later, the mad tiger Chang Cheng will become the last barrier that Wen Liang's enemies will never be able to cross! (To be continued)