Lin Fan rode his bicycle to the entrance of Tongchun Garden.
People in Tongchun Garden remembered him the last time Lin Fan and Director Yang came to have dinner.
When I met Lin Fan this time, I enthusiastically asked if he wanted to dine here.
Lin Fan refused with a smile.
Waited for a while.
Zhou Li arrived belatedly.
Seeing that Lin Fan was already waiting, he felt very embarrassed: "Sorry, although this leg is not broken, it still hurts from being beaten by Brother Lin's friend last time."
Lin Fan smiled and said nothing.
When Zhou Li saw this, he did not hesitate and took Lin Fan directly to the mahjong parlor in Hongxing Alley.
...
Half an hour.
Zhou Li led Lin Fan to the entrance of the mahjong parlor.
"Brother Hong is inside...he likes to play mahjong when he has nothing to do, but I told him yesterday that you were coming, so he didn't play today."
Lin Fan nodded.
This means that it is oneself who comes.
If you were an ordinary person, I guess Brother Hong should play mahjong and play mahjong, and he wouldn’t be disrespectful to you at all...
door.
Two people watched.
Seeing that it was Zhou Li, the two of them chuckled lightly and let them in without any embarrassment.
As for the reason for the two smiles, it was naturally because Zhou Li was beaten up and still followed behind him so fearfully.
Zhou Li understood in his heart and glared at the two of them, but there was nothing he could do and he had no choice but to follow.
Red Star Mahjong Hall.
Mahjong is played outside.
There are quite a few people.
This mahjong was originally popular in Guangdong, and the game played is Xinzhang Mahjong.
However, when I was in Guangdong, there was no big development in Mahjong.
When Mahjong spread to Xiangjiang, it was considered to be at its peak.
People in Beidu, especially wealthy people, would like to learn from the customs in Xiangjiang, so mahjong parlors came into being.
However, there are very few mahjong parlors in Beidu, and this Red Star Mahjong parlor is already relatively large.
After Zhou Li led the way, Lin Fan walked through the mahjong parlor in front and arrived at the quieter reception room in the back.
The light here is not very sufficient, it can even be said to be a little dark.
I didn't turn on the light, I just lit a candle.
After Lin Fan came in, he observed a little bit.
There are a total of seven people here. If you include yourself and Zhou Li, there are nine people in total.
One of the seven people was sitting behind the table at this time, looking at himself with a pair of eyes.
The other six people all stood behind him, standing in silence.
This is very clear.
The man sitting there is naturally the Hong brother that Zhou Li calls, the boss of the southeast area of Xidan Market.
It seems that he is not an easy person to deal with.
Generally speaking, those who want to attract everyone's attention as soon as they appear are usually half-assed.
People like this so-called Hong Ge, who are not showy at all, are the most difficult to deal with.
Of course, what surprised Lin Fan the most was that this so-called Brother Hong actually looked like a cultural teacher.
I thought he would be a ferocious man like the scarred man behind him.
but.
No matter what Brother Hong was like, Lin Fan didn't come here to stir up trouble, so he didn't care. He just went straight to the table, pulled out a chair, and sat down.
After Lin Fan sat down, Brother Hong spoke: "I wonder why Deputy Director He came to me, Lin Zhong?"
His tone was flat and calm, and he sounded like he was in a local area.
Lin Fan didn't say anything, but just asked: "Do you have tea? I'm thirsty."
Zhou Li, who was standing behind him, was a little nervous.
Since I followed Brother Hong, this is the first time someone has spoken to Brother Hong in this tone.
However, at such a young age, he is a high-ranking official in the country, so he is really confident.
No matter how awesome the game masters in Beidu are, they will definitely not be able to offend the people of the country.
The two are not a heavyweight at all.
Not to mention the game masters in Beidu, even if the underground society across the country united, they would never dare to go against the country.
In other words, be clear.
This so-called underground society is actually just begging for food within the scope allowed by the state to turn a blind eye.
If you really touch any national interests, it will not be a matter of minutes to destroy you.
Just like the crackdown in the ten years after the turbulent period.
After ten years of severe crackdowns, the atmosphere across the country has completely changed.
If any gangster dares to show up, he will have you shot.
Therefore, Zhou Li felt that Lin Fan had the capital to talk to Brother Hong like this.
Opposite Lin Fan.
After hearing Lin Fan's words, Lin Zhong calmly asked his men to make Lin Fan a cup of tea.
After his subordinate handed it over, he said slowly and leisurely: "Director He came to see me, maybe he just came to my place to have a cup of tea? If you have anything to say, talk about it. If you can't talk, let's go our separate ways."
The water from the well does not interfere with the water from the river."
"As for my subordinate, originally he broke the rules and caused trouble for you. I wanted to cut off one of his fingers, but I heard that you spared him, so I couldn't do it."
Hear the words.
Lin Fan glanced at Zhou Li.
No wonder this guy came to apologize to me so diligently.
It turns out it’s related to a finger.
but.
Lin Fan was not interested in talking about Zhou Li anymore.
He came here to talk to Lin Zhong about other things.
As for the content of the cooperation, it is naturally news about antiques and toys.
This Hong brother is a big deal in the Xidan area, so he is probably very well-informed.
If you want to ask for news, you probably have to start with him.
"Since you asked this, Brother Hong, I won't stop writing. You are the mastermind of this circle and are well-informed. I just want to ask you for some information."
Lin Fan took a sip of tea and asked calmly, his tone neither humble nor overbearing.
I came to him to cooperate and ask for his help. What are you afraid of him doing?
Even though this was a place in the forest, Lin Fan's aura was not empty at all.
Regarding this aspect, Lin Fan just wants to preserve some national treasures in the next ten years.
As for money, he is not short of money for the time being. Even if these things are collected by himself, they can be regarded as family heirlooms.
This is why when Mengzi was allowed to trade in the pigeon market, Goudong was allowed to use antiques and the like as compensation.
It can be regarded as a little protection for those treasures that he traveled through time.
After hearing Lin Fan's words, Lin Zhong raised his eyebrows, seeming to be a little interested.
"Tell me, what news do you want from me? You are a high-ranking official in the country. What news do you want to ask for from people like us? Could it be news about an opponent?"
Lin Zhongxiao asked.
At this time, he looked more like a businessman discussing business at the dinner table than a gangster leader.
After all, he doesn't look like someone from the gang.
Lin Fan ignored his teasing and just said to himself: "What I want is news about antique antiques... I have recently become interested in these things and want to collect them, but there is no news.
I’m not very well-informed and don’t know where the goods are, so it’s hard to start.”
Lin Zhong nodded: "I understand you officials. Once you have money and power, the extra leisure time you have is either playing with flowers and plants, or playing with gold, stone, and jade. There must be a way to play...
Okay, then I’ll help you keep an eye on it, and I’ll ask Zhou Li to inform you if there’s any news.”
Lin Zhong was also a cheerful person, and he quickly agreed to Lin Fan's request without even asking himself what the benefits would be.
This point is based on Lin Zhong's own thoughts.
No matter what remuneration Lin Fan will give him, he is only responsible for giving information anyway, and he is not buying those antiques as gifts to him. He will not lose money anyway, and he will even make Lin Fan, a high-ranking official in the country, owe him.
A favor.
How fragrant this is.
Lin Zhong is not like most of his men, who have brave strength but no brains.
He could tell that Lin Fan must have something special about him to be able to sit in this position at such a young age.
The achievements of this kind of person are definitely not what we see now.
In layman's terms, Lin Fan seems to be a stock that is likely to rise, so Lin Zhong is naturally willing to buy it.
For him, this is a profitable business.
As for Lin Fan.
Seeing Lin Zhong agreeing so quickly, he was stunned at first, but he quickly realized that Lin Zhong is also a smart person, and you won't get tired of dealing with smart people, because no matter what you think, it goes without saying that they all
Can know.
"Okay, since Brother Hong is so cheerful, I can't let you work for me for nothing. In this way, if the news is accurate, I will give you two dollars."
These two pieces are actually quite a lot.
You know, this is just to help Lin Zhong get information, not to buy anything from him.
A piece of information is worth two yuan, which is a very high price in anyone's opinion.
Lin Fan can still afford this amount of money.
"Sure, it's settled. Zhou Li, you send Mr. He off."
"okay."
Lin Fan stood up and Zhou Li followed.
The two walked out of the Red Star Mahjong Hall.
Lin Fan looked at Zhou Li, who looked a little reserved next to him, and asked with a smile: "Does this finger of yours belong to me?"
Zhou Li nodded: "That's because of your kindness, otherwise my finger would be gone today."
Speaking of this, Zhou Li hesitated for a moment, as if he wanted to say something.
Lin Fan saw his hesitation and asked: "Why, we don't know each other until we fight. If you have anything to say, please talk to me immediately. Don't waste time here whining like a bitch."
When Lin Fan said this, Zhou Li spoke up: "Didn't I hear you talking to Brother Hong inside about wanting some antiques? I didn't go to school much, so I don't understand these things, but my family
There are some old objects in my old house, do you want to take a look?"
When Lin Fan heard this, he became energetic.
People in this era actually don’t know much about the value of antiques.
After all, most people are illiterate. Let alone antiques, they may not be able to pronounce the names of past dynasties.
But it just so happens that in the homes of ordinary people in this era, there might actually be something genuine.
It has only been less than twenty years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, and many people still have old things passed down from their ancestors in their homes.
For example, what Zhou Li said this time might be something left by an ancestor of his family.
