In Gui'an Alley, in front of the Xinzhi Bookstore, Lu Ming looked at the three or two men and women in front of him and couldn't help but feel helpless.
They are all my classmates. The leader is a tall and honest man who looks very simple. He wears blue cloth trousers and comes from the countryside in Longbei. His name is Sun Jingjun.
He was reported to the class on the same day as me, and we went to the Academic Affairs Office together, so we chatted a little more.
Unexpectedly, he had just been shopping with his fellow villagers. When he arrived nearby, he remembered the address he reported and came to look for him.
The call I just made from home was to say that my classmates were looking for me at Xinzhi Bookstore.
The three men and one woman who were with Sun Jingjun were all his fellow villagers.
At Shengjing Business School, students are basically from the same Taoism and there is a Fellows Association.
Sun Jingjun is from Fengxiang Road, Longbei, and the three boys and one girl are also from Fengxiang Road. Two boys and one girl are freshmen like Sun Jingjun, but they have different majors. There is also a sophomore who is from the same hometown and takes them to get familiar with the environment.
Several classmates all called Sun Jingjun "Dajun", which was their local nickname, showing affection.
"A Ming, you don't have any fellow students, let's go, we welcome new students today, you can come too!" Sun Jingjun enthusiastically invited.
This year, no candidates from Nanping and Wanzhou came to Shengjing to study. Most of them went to Montenegro and Jiangnan.
Last year, Montenegro opened two new universities, and there was already a military and political university to recruit ambitious young people.
As a person from the Montenegro Special Administrative Region, you can take the exams for universities in Montenegro, Jiangnan, even farther away, or even the East China Sea, so who would come to Shengjing?
As for the students who studied here from Nanping and Wanzhou Road in the past, most of them belonged to families whose land was equalized in Nanping and Wanzhou. They hate the current Nanping and Wanzhou Roads to the core. This year, there are no hometown associations in the two roads to welcome new students.
However, Lu Ming did not report that he was from the Montenegro Special Administrative Region. After all, he did not actually take the exam. Instead, he asked a Western businessman to write a letter of recommendation for admission. His academic record and place of residence was the Western businessman's Central District address.
As for Sun Jingjun, Lu Ming said that he was born in northern Xinjiang, and later traveled around with his relatives without having a long-term fixed residence. Now his family has opened a bookstore at No. 6 Guian Lane in the Heishan Concession area, and he also lives here.
This is not a lie.
Moreover, the Guian Lane neighborhood in the Heishan Concession is close to the Central District, and the Heishan Concession has a complete legal system. A few months ago, the Concession Area Regulations with very clear terms were promulgated, which basically implements the laws of the eastern part of the empire, especially last month.
It is even more refreshing that a famous businessman has won a lawsuit against the Concession's Public Affairs Management Committee.
Moreover, there are many job opportunities here. Therefore, not only wealthy businessmen are willing to come to the Montenegro Concession Area, but also many people from four provinces who come to work in search of opportunities enter the Concession Area.
It is not uncommon for students to rent communal apartments here which are very cheap and shared by many people.
However, the bookstore Lu Ming and Sun Jingjun mentioned was run by their own family.
In the eyes of fellow villager Sun Jingjun, it is obvious that A Ming's family environment is very good.
The sophomore student from Sun Jingjun's hometown association is a handsome young man who tries his best to dress up fashionably, although the material of his suit looks very cheap at first glance.
He looked at the two-story building of Xinzhi Bookstore and asked Lu Ming with a smile: "A Ming, did your family buy this place?"...
Seeing Lu Ming nod, he became even more affectionate and said with a smile: "Then you should be considered a Shengjing native, but in school, it would be too lonely without fellow villagers to take care of you. Let's do this, you fall in love with Dajun, and you will be our fellow villagers from now on, Fengxiang
You are welcome to participate in the activities of the hometown association!”
Sun Jingjun said happily: "Yes, A Ming, come with us now. We will have a party tonight to welcome new students. There are many people, and there will be a program. It's the same as a party. Tell your family that you will come back later today."
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Lu Ming sighed inwardly. He really wanted to go. The college reunion was probably the most carefree way to eat, drink and have fun. It was different from the ignorant days when he was young. There was no pressure from life for the time being. It was a very happy time.
However, I really have something to deal with tonight.
"Next time, I'm feeling a little uncomfortable today, so I won't go!" Lu Ming smiled at Sun Jingjun, and then said to the sophomore senior: "Thank you, I will definitely be a member of the Fengxiang Dao Association in the future, but I really can't go today.
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"Okay, I must come next time!" the sophomore said with a smile.
Lu Ming used the excuse of feeling unwell. Sun Jingjun couldn't say anything, but there was some disappointment on his face, "Okay, next time."
After watching these "classmates" leave, Lu Ming turned and returned to the bookstore.
After going back upstairs to explain some things, when Lu Ming came out of the back door, he was already dressed as a colonel. He took some fruits and vegetables with him, got into a car in the back alley, and drove away slowly.
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Neon flashes and extravagant music plays.
In the Red Rose Nightclub in Central District, Western dancers in gorgeous long skirts were dancing on the stage. When they lifted their red skirts and kicked their legs neatly, revealing a row of snow-white thighs, the audience immediately whistled and cheered.
The private room on the second floor is isolated from all the noisy heat waves, but through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows, you can get closer to these passionate dancers, as if you are right in front of you.
After all, this box is the most luxurious box in the entire Red Rose Nightclub. It is next to the stage. It is usually used by the boss to entertain the most distinguished guests and is not open to the public.
Lu Ming and Da Ma Jin Dao were sitting behind the luxurious sofa. Da Guo was dressed in the uniform of an orderly. They looked like two delicate little ones.
Next to Lu Ming, sat an old Western man with a smile on his face, a hooked nose, and a bald Mediterranean head. He was Hofers, the entertainment king of Shengjing. He owned the largest casino hotel and the largest nightclub in the Central District. It was rumored that the original Duke of Shengjing
The board of directors hoped to add one more Western director. He had the greatest hope, but now, everything has come to nothing.
At this time, with a smile on his face, he was saying: "I heard that Commissioner Zhang has arrived in Shengjing. It turns out to be true. It's a great honor for me, a humble person, to invite you!"
"Mr. Hofers is too polite." Lu Ming smiled. In fact, what is "Commissioner Zhang" famous for? Only those who pay attention to the trends in Montenegro and are extremely concerned about the Concession affairs in Montenegro will hear the name Commissioner Zhang.
After further investigation, we will find out that Commissioner Zhang is one of the cronies of Lu Ming in Montenegro today.
After thinking about it, Lu Ming added: "Moreover, it is an honor for us and the Montenegrin people that Mr. Hofers is so optimistic about the Montenegrin concession area."
Hofers laughed happily, "If you ask me, what are the four major districts and the concessions in Yingzhou? The real cornucopia in the future will be our Black Mountain area. I think it is the area under the jurisdiction of Commissioner Zhang. Caihe
Like the Central District, it has the meaning of an imperial territory.
, several other districts..." Hofers shook his head and sneered, "Barbaric, barbaric..." paused, "What kind of barbarians are there in the north of Tianshan Mountain? I think they are all rumors. They were said in ancient times.
Barbarians, are these people from the Northern Territory?"...
Lu Ming smiled and pondered: "I fully welcome your investment in the Montenegro Concession. Everything must be done according to due procedures. The laws of the Montenegro Concession also protect all legal investors, but I am not protecting you!"
Hofers nodded approvingly, "Okay, I'm relieved with your words." He paused and lowered his voice: "The population of Shengjing has increased dramatically. If the public board of directors wants to represent a broad range of public opinion, it will definitely need more public opinion representatives."
When entering the Black Mountain Area, you must have one."
Lu Ming smiled: "We are content to live in peace with the situation in the Black Mountain area, but from a personal point of view, I support Mr. Hofers joining the public board."
Hofers smiled happily and made a gesture.
Someone from the entourage next to the door opened the door and went out. After a while, two figures, one large and one small, came in. They were a beautiful young Western woman and a little Western lolita.
Hofers looked at Lu Ming's expression with a smile.
Lu Ming felt helpless, but he still stared closely at the two slender figures, especially looking at the little loli.
There is no way, this is my current personality, and liking this is also my weakness, so let them believe it and stop exploring more about my character and what my weaknesses are.
Seeing Lu Ming nod with satisfaction, Hofers's face became even happier. He waved his hand and led the big and small out.
"Brother, this is the key to 705 across the street." Hofers smiled and took out a bunch of keys and put them in front of Lu Ming, and then took out two thin pages of paper from the bag next to him, "Brother, take a look, use your words
, Beiji is an absolutely good family, if I think it’s okay, 705 will be the private room for you and her mother and daughter from now on.”
Opposite the Red Rose Nightclub is the Shengjing landmark building - the Red Rose Casino Hotel. It is fifteen stories high and is considered a skyscraper in Shengjing. Its appearance is also very luxurious, and it is even more dazzling at night.
Lu Ming picked up the paper handed over by Hofers to introduce the mother and daughter.
Her mother's name is Beiji. She is twenty-five years old and is a top croupier at the Red Rose Casino. She followed her father into the industry. She is very talented and soon became famous in the industry. She later married a noble son and gave birth to a child.
After giving birth to her daughter Ma Qi Er, she originally lived a happy life. However, her husband’s family went bankrupt a few years ago, and her husband and father gradually
They all owe huge gambling debts. The creditor wants to sell her and her daughter to a brothel. Once they are no longer of use, they will probably have their organs harvested. Compared with the same period in the previous life, the organ transplantation technology in this world is more advanced. Datang Pharmaceuticals
After the discovery of cyclosporine, organ transplantation technology entered a stage of rapid development.
As a result, the most horrifying legends turned into stories about people cutting off their organs.
Becky was obviously frightened by the possible miserable life of mother and daughter in the future. She had no choice but to sign an agreement with Hofers. She would use five years, her best time, to accompany the man chosen by Hofers.
Distinguished guest, and the agreement, vaguely, also included her daughter.
Underneath the paper is the agreement.
At this time, Hofers smiled and said to Lu Ming: "Actually, I really want to help her. After all, Bei Ji was once one of the best employees in my casino. How could I bear to see her in trouble? What about those gambling debts?
, the interest is mostly, I can negotiate it, and I won’t lose much. As for the agreement, please go to
The court is also ineffective, isn't it? I just want her to learn a lesson and to ask her father and ex-husband to stop pestering her, but I don't think so. Commissioner Zhang is here, so I will be relieved. Commissioner Zhang has just come to Shengjing. If
She took care of Commissioner Zhang's life while he was away from home, and she acted as a guide for Commissioner Zhang, which was also very good."
Lu Ming nodded. In fact, judging from the date of the agreement, it was a month ago. At that time, there were already rumors that he would be the person in charge of the Montenegro concession area.
I'm afraid this is a gift that Hofers prepared for herself. Otherwise, whoever is an excellent employee, how could she care about such a thing? She owns a casino, and what she hates most is being in debt from gambling.
Lu Ming sighed inwardly. When he arrived in the Northern Territory, his biggest feeling was that the women at the bottom here or in trouble were just commodities. No matter what ethnic group they were, when they arrived in the Northern Territory, they seemed to follow the local customs.
And because of my status, I am almost numb to all kinds of tricks to give to women.
Maybe this is human nature. For most men, power, money and women are their eternal pursuit goals?