On the same day, Bai Shuo invited Dong Wenkai to have dinner, but after the meal, he didn't eat much, but the conversation became more and more intense. The conversation continued until the restaurant was closed, and the waiter came over and urged him tactfully several times before everyone could do it.
Leave the restaurant without ending the conversation.
Bai Shuo was about to send Dong Wenkai back, but Dong Wenkai said that his home was not far away and he would be there soon by taking a taxi, and insisted not to bother Bai Shuo.
Bai Shuo reluctantly held Dong Wenkai's hand and said: "It's so late to meet Mr. Dong. If we could have known each other earlier, we wouldn't have taken so many detours. If there are any problems in the future, I still hope
I can go to the county more often and communicate with Mr. Dong."
Dong Wenkai shook his head.
Bai Shuo was stunned: "Mr. Dong... do you think we will disturb you?"
Dong Wenkai shook his head again and said: "The job in the government is a complete waste of my time. Now that I have found my goal, I will resign tomorrow and work with you from now on..."
At night, Bai Shuo clutched the origami crane made of letter paper and thought of Li Zhen again.
"This is not a gift you gave me, it's just a treasure... You are my lucky star, why are you talking about being a drag? If not, I must get you back."
Dong Wenkai was an unexpected surprise, but the real purpose of this trip has not yet been figured out. If these specific problems are not solved, then the follow-up work will not be carried out. The grand project that I just talked about with Dong Wenkai has become just a paper talk.
Thinking of this, the previous joy disappeared, and a wave of anxiety surged in Bai Shuo's heart.
But the next day, Bai Shuo got the news that Xue Manlin was back. Xue Manlin got off the plane in Yongcheng and went directly to Huai'an to meet Bai Shuo and others. The moment Bai Shuo saw Xue Manlin, he was shocked. He had not been there since last time.
It had only been more than two months, but Xue Manlin seemed to have changed. Cao An on the side couldn't help but exclaimed "Wow...!"
I saw that Xue Manlin was dressed in a European modern style, with light makeup on her face and dark red lipstick on her lips, which added a bit of mystery and sexiness. Overall, she was a bit less pure but a bit more
A very mature charm, just like Manlin suddenly transformed from a well-behaved little girl into a beautiful woman in more than two months.
"Uh...you...how did you become like this?" Bai Shuo asked.
Manlin looked at herself and said happily: "Brother Bai Shuo, how are you doing? Does it look good? This was tailor-made for me by my friends in Europe..."
"Well... she is good-looking, but... I still prefer the little girl-like Man Lin." Bai Shuo said bluntly.
Manlin rolled her eyes slightly: "My good brother, how old was I when we met? It's been so long since I graduated from college, haven't I grown up?"
Cao An came up to her and said with a charming smile: "It's beautiful. Sister Manlin has grown up and has become a beautiful woman... Haha."
"By the way, it sounds like you're often in Europe now. Is there something wrong?" Bai Shuo asked again.
Man Lin: "Didn't you say that we should see more of the outside world? My dad also agrees with this view. Taking advantage of the fact that there is nothing to do now, I traveled to various European countries, and then visited the UK again.
The Empire met my second brother Xue Wencheng, and under his arrangement, he enrolled me in a law course, allowing me to stay there temporarily and learn to have fun..."
"Ah, it turns out that sister Manlin went to study abroad..." Cao An said.
"It doesn't count as studying abroad. The main thing is to experience the Western cultural atmosphere. As for those courses, there are no rigid requirements. By the way, my English level has improved a lot now. Recently, I am studying Gaul with a friend.
As for the language, I can communicate with sister Anna when I have time..." Man Lin said and glanced at Anna behind Bai Shuo.
Back at the hotel, Xue Manlin learned about the current situation in detail. Xue Manlin had asked about this matter in an insinuating way when she was on the phone with her father before, but Xue Yanming told Manlin that Xie Ning's visit was just a normal investment cooperation. As for him and Bai
Regarding Shuo's personal grudges, Xue Yanming said that he would not interfere or lean to any side. He could only put the interests of the Rural People's Association first.
Hearing this, Xiao Lin was a little angry and said: "What does it mean that personal grudges will not interfere and will not fall to any side? What a joke, why did the grudge between us and Xie Ning begin? Has your father forgotten it?"
Xue Manlin was very ashamed and apologized to everyone repeatedly, saying that she would never forget everything they had done for herself and her father. At the same time, she also believed that her father's attitude must have some reasons, and she would give everyone an explanation when she returned.
Bai Shuo immediately comforted Man Lin and said that no one meant to blame Man Lin or her father. Bai Shuo himself also believed that Xue Yanming must have some unavoidable reasons. As long as we can understand clearly and clarify the misunderstanding, we can still continue to cooperate.
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Xiao Lin also apologized to Man Lin, saying that he had no intention of targeting Man Lin and her father. He was just impatient and spoke indiscriminately.
Man Lin said very openly: "Don't pay too much attention to it. I know that everyone is just talking about things, and I won't take it seriously. In any case, I will stand with everyone and deal with that insidious villain Xie Ning."
Then everyone discussed some countermeasures together. Early the next morning, Xue Manlin returned to Nanshui Town to inquire about information for Bai Shuo.
On the day she returned to Nanshui Town, Man Lin called Bai Shuo to tell her that she not only met her father but also Xie Ning. Xie Ning looked completely harmless, as if what happened in Laliang Town was really related to him.
It had nothing to do with it. But his father's attitude was a little unclear, and he seemed to have forgotten what Xie Ning had done before.
The day after Xue Manlin returned to Nanshui Town, many leaders of the Township People's Association gathered in Nanshui Town. Xue Yanming held a banquet to entertain everyone.
Bai Shuo deeply felt that something was wrong. He had noticed before that Xie Ning had close relations with many leaders in the Rural People's Association. According to the current situation, it might not take long for him to fully gain the support of the Rural People's Association.
Thinking that Xie Ning was prospering in Nanshui Town, but he was still lingering in Huai'an County, Bai Shuo felt very anxious. He immediately urged Xue Manlin to find out her father's attitude as soon as possible and find a father.
At the right time, I also went to Nanshui Town to compete with Xie Ning face to face.
Another day passed, Xue Manlin called Bai Shuo again and received three messages:
First, Xue Manlin finally figured out her father's attitude. Xue Yanming has made it clear that the cooperation with Bai Shuo will not be affected by other people. As long as everyone is honest and abides by the agreement, everything will be done as previously negotiated.
The second message was that Xie Ning's visit to Nanshui Town was not entirely aimed at targeting Bai Shuo. His main purpose was to seize a piece of land near the sea and prepare to build a port.
The third message was that Xue Yanming heard that Bai Shuo had arrived in Huai'an and invited Bai Shuo to Nanshui Town tomorrow. On the one hand, he could discuss the next step of cooperation in detail. On the other hand, Xue Yanming felt that there was something wrong between Bai Shuo and Xie Ning.
There is a misunderstanding. I want the Villagers Association to come forward and make some adjustments so that everyone can clarify the misunderstanding. After all, Xie Ning has a close relationship with the Villagers Association now, and there are many cooperation projects under negotiation. It will not do any good if everyone is too stalemate.
Bai Shuo immediately called everyone to discuss. The place where Xie Ning planned to build the port happened to be where the second phase of the Science and Technology City was originally planned to be developed. If Xie Ning took it, the entire plan would be seriously affected. So Bai Shuo prepared
Go to the appointment in person and meet Xie Ning again.
Unexpectedly, Anna was the first to object to Bai Shuo going to Nanshui Town, thinking that Xue Manlin had just returned and might not have a thorough understanding of some situations. Currently, Xie Ning and many people from the Township People's Association are in Nanshui Town. The relationship between them
It's unclear, so it may be dangerous to go there rashly at this time.
But Li Fei thought that with Xue Manlin as an internal agent and Xue Yanming taking the initiative to invite him, it would not be a good idea if he didn't go.
The other Xiao Lin, Ying Long and others also expressed their opinions one after another and each held their own opinions.
At this time, Cao An strongly suggested that Xie Ning should be treated with caution. Because Cao An recently discovered many secret things behind Xie Ning through investigation, he felt that Xie Ning was very dangerous.
It turned out that since he left Bagui last time, Bai Shuo had arranged for Cao An to investigate and collect information about Xie Ning. However, this Xie Ning seemed to have some skills and hid his information very well. After a long investigation, he found nothing useful.
Information. After this incident happened again, Cao An followed Bai Shuo to Huai'an again. At the same time, he increased his efforts and used a lot of strength to finally learn some useful content.
Xie Ning was born in Jiangsu and Zhejiang Province. He is now 29 years old. His father responded to the call for opening up and set up a factory of his own, which gradually grew to some scale. Later, Xie Ning's father made a fortune from this factory and began to diversify his business.
development, and established the Magic City Qifeng Group, which is mainly engaged in commercial real estate, logistics and transportation and other businesses.
Xie Ning didn't like studying, and his grades were very poor since he was a child. He only attended high school for more than a year before dropping out of school. When his father saw that he had nothing to do, he gave him the previous factory and made him the director.
After starting to do business, Xie Ning felt that his cultural level was low and he was very embarrassed, so he started spending money to buy his way. First he went to Donghai University of Finance and Economics to get a postgraduate tutor title, and later he used money as a guide to become a tutor at Huazhong Medical University.
Master supervisor.
In the past two years, Xie Ning's father took a back seat, and Qifeng Group also began to hand over to Xie Ning. However, Xie Ning felt that there was no way to make money in the manufacturing industry, and the real estate industry had also entered a period of slow development.
The business began to transform. A financial leasing company was established, specializing in small loans, mortgage guarantees and other businesses. It was probably a loan shark company. In addition, a company engaged in overseas trade was also established. This company and South Asian countries
In particular, South Vietnam, Myanmar, and the Wa State are very closely connected, but the real business volume is very small. It is probably disguised as foreign trade, but in fact it is smuggling.
The strangest thing is that Xie Ning also established a medical technology company. The Yugui incident in Laliang Town was related to this company. However, although this company invested a lot of money in biotechnology research, there was nothing
Proven patented technology.
Combined with his previous contact and understanding with Xie Ning, Cao An believes that Xie Ning may have established some kind of contact with hostile forces outside the country during the smuggling process, and Xie Ning's various behaviors are not just as simple as they appear on the surface.
An extremely dangerous person. The issues between him and Xie Ning cannot be viewed as conventional business competition or personal grudges.
Cao An's words caused everyone to fall into silence, and even those who had previously agreed with Bai Shuo's departure began to waver.
"This guy, I was surprised before that he was a graduate tutor at two universities at such a young age. So that's what happened." Bai Shuo smiled contemptuously.
"As for loan sharking and smuggling, I think you are pretty much right, Fatty. As for the medical technology company, investigate more closely. I suspect there is something in it. Maybe it is researching something biochemical.
maybe."
Cao An's eyes narrowed: "Brother Shuo, it's not that scary, is it possible that Xie Ning also wants to cause a biochemical crisis or a zombie siege or something like that?"
"Maybe it's not that serious, but judging from Xie Ning's current information, it's probably something shameful."
After thinking for a while, Bai Shuo said again: "By the way, Fatty, find a way to investigate all aspects of Xie Ning's social relations, whether it is at the government level, business circles, domestic, or foreign people. I think Xie Ning
To be able to have such ability and escape unscathed from the incident in Laliang Town, there should be some power behind him to support him."
Cao An readily agreed, and then once again advised Bai Shuo not to go to Nanshui Town easily. Even if there was no real danger, Xie Ning was present, and the leaders of the Rural People's Association who were close to him launched an attack.
At that time, Bai Shuo will be unable to defeat four hands with two fists, and he will inevitably be unable to resist. If he must meet with Xue Yanming, he can ask Manlin to find a way to make an appointment and meet alone in another place. After getting Xue Yanming's support, he can slowly
The other leaders of the countrymen's association were taken.
Anna also came out and said: "Fat man, you are usually careless and silly, but your analysis this time is quite accurate. I agree with your opinion."
Cao An said happily: "Haha, it's not easy to get praise from your Miss Anna. But I'm usually stupid. Although I don't read much, my biggest advantage is my flexible mind..."
"Okay... let me think about it..." Bai Shuo interrupted Cao An, pacing back and forth and thinking.
Everyone said nothing and stared at Bai Shuo walking back and forth.
After a while, Bai Shuo stopped in front of the desk in the room, tapping the table with one hand regularly, making a "dong...dong...dong..." sound.
Although the sound was not loud, it touched everyone's tense hearts in the quiet room.
Gradually, Bai Shuo tapped on the table more and more frequently. Finally, after a "bang!", Bai Shuo stopped tapping and looked at everyone resolutely.