Myanmar is a country governed by a military government. Everything is decided by the military. Under this almost dictatorial rule, some things are particularly convenient, such as import and export trade.
With General Bo Ni acting as the matchmaker, Zhang Xiaolong reached a dozen trade agreement intentions with local merchants. For this purpose, Zhang Xiaolong specially put together a business inspection team and asked them to fly to Yangon quickly. Under the leadership of Mao Junchi, he
Myanmar people conduct business negotiations.
Although the original purpose is to attract Titika to appear, business can still be done as long as huge profits can be obtained.
Since it has become a celebrity, the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon has become a must-go place. This temple is world-famous for the famous Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. It is also called the "Shwedagon Pagoda" and is located in Yangon, Myanmar.
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The Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is ninety-eight meters high, and its surface is covered with a layer of gold. In addition, it is located on the holy mountain west of the Royal Circle, so this tower also dominates the Yangon skyline.
.This is the most sacred place in Myanmar. It is said that the relics of four Buddhas are enshrined inside.
One of them was the eight hairs of Buddha Sakyamuni. Zhang Xiaolong could not comment on Buddhist beliefs, but he doubted whether the eight hairs were real.
Of course, there are some things that you can think about in your heart, but you must never say them out loud.
Accompanied by local officials in Yangon, Zhang Xiaolong walked into this centuries-old Buddhist building for the first time, paid homage to the giant Buddha in the temple, spent money to buy some gold foil, and ordered people to paste it on the ball-shaped golden Buddha.
It is said that this ball was originally an elegant Buddha statue. Later, more gold foil was applied to it, and it gained weight little by little, and it became the current golden ball.
After coming out of the main hall, Zhang Xiaolong and others walked to the southeast corner of the Shwedagon Pagoda. There was an ancient Bodhi tree there. It is said that it was transplanted from the sacred tree garden of Sakyamuni's Vajra Throne in India. With the importance of orderly inheritance,
In the hearts of Buddhist believers, this ancient Bodhi tree is a sacred symbol.
Zhang Xiaolong originally wanted to offer a stick of incense and ask for a dead branch to go back.
Because it is necessary to protect the old tree, it is impossible to invite new branches. Anyone who dares to go up and break off the branches will immediately be beaten to death by thousands of believers.
From a distance, Zhang Xiaolong saw Titika standing there. She had just asked for a glass of Buddhist water and carried it in a plastic bag.
Zhang Xiaolong thought to himself: "How courageous you are! He showed up so blatantly."
Titika also looked at Zhang Xiaolong coldly. In this peaceful place of Buddhism, the raging anger of revenge was burning. Titika's hatred could not be washed away by a small bag of Buddhist water.
Zhang Xiaolong walked past Titika without even looking at her.
Titika clenched her fists fiercely, but at this moment, Qi Fanghang appeared in front of her, and the tall Yinxuan also stopped, blocking between Titika and Zhang Xiaolong.
Titika gritted her teeth but still did not dare to take action. She walked out of the Shwedagon Temple angrily.
Qi Fanghang quickly walked to Zhang Xiaolong and asked in a low voice: "Boss, what should I do?"
Zhang Xiaolong replied in a low voice: "Send someone to follow her, find her hiding place, and see how many people she has brought with her. After confirming, kill them."
"Yes, boss." Qi Fanghang responded and stepped back.
Hearing the whispers of the two people, I wonder how the Buddha would feel.
Inviting the dead branches of the ancient Bodhi tree, Zhang Xiaolong went to the northwest corner of the Shwedagon Temple. The ancient bell here is regarded as a symbol of good luck and happiness. The Burmese people believe that as long as they hit it three times in a row, their wishes will come true.
Zhang Xiaolong suddenly remembered a joke. There was a pilgrim who went to the temple to offer incense and spent money to ring the bell and pray for blessings. He was greedy for cheap and bumped into each other. He felt that he was very smart. However, before he could feel proud for a long time, an old monk next to him said: "The four elements are all in vain."
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The pilgrim suddenly realized that his money was wasted.
Zhang Xiaolong held the heavy hammer and knocked it three times, making three beautiful wishes in his heart, which had nothing to do with hatred or interests.
As the third bell rang, a violent explosion suddenly sounded outside the temple, and thick smoke billowed out of it, like a devil from purgatory, showing a ferocious smile to the world.
Zhang Xiaolong snorted coldly. She knew without guessing that it was Titika who did it. She was not afraid of retribution for blaspheming the Buddha.
Sure enough, as Zhang Xiaolong guessed, Qi Fanghang came to report that the person following Titica had lost track of him. What just exploded was a car bomb parked on the roadside, injuring many pedestrians. The specific number of casualties is still being counted.
Looking at the ugly-faced Burmese officials around him, Zhang Xiaolong whispered to Qi Fanghang: "Go back and prepare. Notify General Bogui that Titika is coming and she may have planted the car bomb."
Qi Fanghang left again, and Zhang Xiaolong asked about the situation in good faith. Myanmar officials felt that it was not safe, so they sent Zhang Xiaolong back to the five-star hotel where he was staying. On the way, Zhang Xiaolong kindly expressed his willingness to donate 100,000 US dollars in medical expenses to the injured.
"Wu Zhang, what a good man!" The accompanying Burmese official was moved.
Zhang Xiaolong said righteously: "City A and Yangon are brother cities, and this is the right thing to do. No matter what the purpose of the person who planted the car bomb is, it is wrong to hurt innocent people. On behalf of the Chinese people, I strongly condemn this behavior."
"Wu Zhang, you are such a good person!" Zhang Xiaolong's good reputation is getting louder and louder.
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Returning to her secluded residence, Titika endured it for two days, but became more and more intolerable.
The news that Zhang Xiaolong visited the injured in the hospital and donated medical expenses was broadcast repeatedly. This made Titica itchy with hatred and cursed: "Hypocritical! Hypocritical Chinese Zhang, I must kill him." Then she became very confused.
I thought: "Who put the bomb? How could it be such a coincidence?"
Titika picked up the tea cup on the table and slammed it on the TV. The screen was directly smashed. After the sparks flashed, billowing black smoke came out, and the room was suddenly filled with the smell of burning.
The younger brother outside heard the sound and ran in quickly. He found that the elder sister was throwing things, and was about to leave quietly. Titika said angrily: "Come back."
"Sister, what are your orders?" The younger brother walked back obediently.
"How is the reconnaissance at the target? Is there any chance to take action?" Titika asked.
The younger brother scratched his head and said helplessly: "Sister, all the brothers have been dispatched, but the target is surrounded by wavy people and horses, and we can't get close!"
"If you can't get close, just find a way to get close. You are all pigs! Get out of here."
After driving the little brother out, Titika walked around the house and looked at the smoking TV. She felt a little regretful and touched the TV. She would not be able to watch it today.
Titika picked up the phone and glanced at today's junk text messages, when a text message caught her attention.
“The Yangon Jade Public Sale starts tomorrow.”
Titika showed a smile of satisfaction. Zhang Xiaolong will definitely attend the jade auction tomorrow. As long as he goes there, he will definitely have a chance. However, the auction venue is under military supervision and weapons are not allowed to enter. To kill Zhang Xiaolong, I am afraid that he will have to use local materials.
, such as small pieces of jadeite.
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At this time, Zhang Xiaolong was also reading the same spam text message.
"Spam text messages are really popular all over the world. They have greater coverage than English. I didn't expect that I can also receive them in Myanmar." Zhang Xiaolong showed the mobile phone to Du Natuo who was beside him to read. The text messages were written in English and Chinese, mainly for people in Myanmar.
Chinese jade merchants participating in the jade auction.
Dunato was cleaning up the house. She always seemed to find something to do. She looked at the text message, smiled sweetly and said, "Husband, do you have any plans?"
"Break Titika's neck with your own hands."
Zhang Xiaolong directly deleted the text messages on his mobile phone and said helplessly: "Hitting a woman will make me feel psychologically burdened. I am considering who should do it."
Dunato asked: "Since you can't do anything, why don't you leave?"
"I was thinking about whether Titika would show up if I captured him alive. My original goal was to kill him. This bastard sent people to kill an elder of my wife's family and also sent people to attack me.
, it would be a disaster to keep it.”
Zhang Xiaolong put his legs on the coffee table, looked at Dunato, and asked: "Your father asked you to follow me. Do you feel...sad? Or sad?"
Dunato was stunned for a moment and asked, "Isn't this how women get married?"
"..." Zhang Xiaolong exclaimed in his heart: "Tradition."
Zhang Xiaolong waved his hand and said: "Forget it, just pretend I didn't ask."
The next day, Bo Cui and Hou Jun came to Zhang Xiaolong very early. The three of them had a simple breakfast together and then went to the Yangon Wharf cargo yard where the public sale was held.
The scale of this public sale is not large. The total weight of all the rough stones is only thirty tons. Most of them are small pieces. There are no giant rough stones weighing several tons at all.
Ma Tingzhen is waiting with four members of the expert team.
"Boss, I want to ask, what kind of primitive are you planning to shoot this time? Is it a full bet or a half bet?" Ma Tingzhen asked extremely excitedly. He used to be in the jade business. He was excited to be able to return to his old business.
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The old expert next to him was also very polite. Zhang Xiaolong had been entertaining him with good food and accommodation these days, and all he had to do was find a girl for him. Naturally, he was extremely polite when he spoke.
Zhang Xiaolong thought for a while and said: "This public sale lasts for three days. On the first day, I will give you half a bet. I will give you 100 million in funds, and you can go and shoot as much as you like."
"I understand." Ma Tingzhen took the pass and led the expert team into the venue.
Zhang Xiaolong didn't understand and was unwilling to follow them in, so he walked around the auction site with Bo Ni and Hou Jun, watching others carefully picking out stones.
Surrounding the cargo yard were Burmese soldiers armed with live ammunition.
After wandering for a while, Bo Cui asked: "Are you interested in taking a gamble yourself?"