The next morning, in the parking lot of New York's JFK Airport, in a black Cadillac car, Lin Xuehong, who was extremely tired, leaned on the back seat and fell asleep. She was too tired, mentally tired, and mentally exhausted. However, even in her sleep
She did not escape fear. She was having a dream that was almost a true reflection of reality. She dreamed that she fell into the sea, and the turbulent water was about to swallow her up. In panic, she moved her hands around desperately.
Scratching randomly, trying to catch even the smallest piece of grass.
The driver startled her. The driver opened the driver's door and leaned in, saying: "Sister Lin, Mr. Liang is here." After saying that, he put the cardboard sign used to pick up guests on the dashboard. The sign read "Liang Shiqiao"
"Three words.
Lin Xuehong quickly arranged her clothes and hair, got out of the car, shook hands with Liang Shiqiao, and said politely: "Mr. Liang, thank you for your hard work. Dai Mengyan said that you changed your itinerary to Paris. I'm really sorry."
Liang Shiqiao said politely: "Where, it should be."
Lin Xuehong apologized: "I have had insomnia these past few days. I was afraid that I would not be able to support myself when I went to the cemetery, so I slept in the car for a while. I was rude. Chairman Xu of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the reporter from the "European and American Overseas Chinese News" were waiting for us at the cemetery. According to your arrangement, first
After getting into the car, the Cadillac drove away from the airport.
Sitting in the back row, Liang Shiqiao took out a paper bag from his satchel and handed it over, saying, "I learned that my aunt and brother Luo were unfortunate. Meng Yan entrusted me to bring you some US dollars to express my feelings and express my condolences."
Lin Xuehong took a deep breath with extreme depression and said: "There is nothing to be sad about, and I can't care about it anymore... The dead people are no longer important, what is important is how the people who are not dead live."
Liang Shiqiao was speechless. He didn't want to use clichés to comfort him. It was fake and pale.
Lin Xuehong took out the money in the envelope and took a look at it. They were all in denominations of 1 US dollar. From the thickness of the yarn, she knew it was 10,000 US dollars. She counted one piece and put it into the paper bag, returned the rest of the money to Liang Shiqiao, and said: "Dai
I accept the lady's wishes. I will accept 1. Any more is really unacceptable. I also ask Miss Dai to take care of my feelings. Really, I'm not polite at all."
Liang Shiqiao took the money and said, "Okay, I'll tell Meng Yan."
Lin Xuehong said: "Mr. Liang, the current situation is like this. Several creditors in New York are unwilling to go to Berlin. I asked Chairman Xu to come forward to do the work. Chairman Xu knew that you were coming and made an appointment with Brother Jiu, Brandi and Kugli.
Husband, let’s meet later. I’m not qualified to ask for anything right now, but I still want to ask Mr. Liang for some support.”
Liang Shiqiao paused for a while and said: "The crew only gave Meng Yan 4 days' leave, excluding the two days of round-trip travel. This is a resource. The crew has to keep the business running, and every minute is worth money. We were called to Berlin for a meeting.
The cost is not small, and your funds are so tight, what I mean is..."
Lin Xuehong said: "Whether I save this money or not, it won't save my life. While I still have two pieces of private money in my hand, I have to gamble. Now I have to catch straw as a rope. I have tried my best and I am responsible for myself and my friends."
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Liang Shiqiao said it was true that Mr. Lin Xuehong recalled: "It was 1987, when Jiaming was still running a company in Beijing. One day a stranger came to Jiaming's office and said that he had a project and hoped that Jiaming would give him 50,000 yuan.
He invested 50,000 yuan for one year and then returned 50,000 yuan to Jiaming. He took out 5 yuan and put it on the table and said, I will buy you 5 minutes of your time. Jiaming said that I have seen too many scammers, so I will give you 5 minutes.
I want to see what kind of deception you can come up with. But after the man finished talking, Jiaming gave him a dollar and said that Wenzhou people always make money from other people. If you can go to Wenzhou to make Wenzhou people's money,
, I will invest for you, saying that if you are a liar, your knowledge is not that of an ordinary liar. This small amount of money should be regarded as appreciation of your knowledge. More than half a month later, this person came again, and he really took the money.
I went to Wenzhou to do a business and came back with a profit of 8 yuan. All the processes are well documented and the details cannot be faked. Jia Ming is a man of his word and I thought of giving him 50,000 yuan without saying a word."
Liang Shiqiao smiled and said: "I know there is a local saying in Beijing that describes an unreliable person as two. At least in the eyes of ordinary people, these two people are two enough. I am afraid no one will believe it when told as a story."
Lin Xuehong nodded and said, "Isn't that right? Everyone in the family said that Jiaming was crazy for actually believing such a liar. Fortunately, the money was not very much, so the matter passed. Unexpectedly, a year later, this person would actually mention it.
The suitcase came to the door, and when he opened it, it was worth 50,000 yuan. Jia Ming asked him how much he earned, and he said he earned more than 10,000 yuan. At that time, Jia Ming was preparing to come to the United States for development, so he said stop doing it and come to New York with me.
, there was a big stage there. The man said that he had quit working and had saved enough money to go abroad. He was going to Berlin. The two had a meal and had a heart-to-heart talk, and then Jia Ming knew that this man wanted to go abroad.
I went to Berlin to study Marxism. Before leaving, Jia Ming said he didn’t want the 50,000 yuan. Jia Ming said I don’t want your money. If you really want to thank me, just give me something worth more than 50,000 yuan. This man thought
Think about it, then I’ll give you four words, don’t leave when you see the road.”
Liang Shiqiao heard this and said, "This story is quite interesting."
Liang Shiqiao waited for a while, and when Lin Xuehong didn't say anything for a long time, he asked: "What next?"
Lin Xuehong said: "No, that's all."
Liang Shiqiao was puzzled: "Huh? Is this the end?"
Lin Xuehong said: "It's over. It's so weird. Who would have thought that men can play this way? If my friends from the Overseas Chinese Association hadn't helped me find out, I still wouldn't know where Ye Zi Nong is."
Liang Shiqiao said: "There are still people studying Marxism these days? Haha."
Lin Xuehong said: "This is nothing. It is said that he started studying when he was 16 years old, and he should be 30 years old now. In order to directly read the original works, he learned English and German during the Cultural Revolution, and later studied at the University of Political Science and Law.
I dropped out of school after two years, and dropped out of Buddhist college after two years, all because of this."
Liang Shiqiao was even more puzzled and said: "Studying is not for a degree, so why should he? Even if it is for research, then he must study Marxism for something."
Lin Xuehong said: "His parents were both cadres and died during the Cultural Revolution. He wanted to know what the faith was that his parents were loyal to until death, just for this reason. Of course, this is all rumored, and Cong Jiaming said 70
I heard it from Badai."
Liang Shiqiao thought for a while and said: "You are willing to believe that he is capable, and you are also willing to believe that he should be responsible."
Lin Xuehong said: "Yes, I want to believe it, not believe it. After all, he has no money, has a formal diploma or graduated from junior high school, and why should he be responsible for my family's affairs? But I still want to believe that there is a straw, people
When you are at the end of your rope, you can only rely on faith. If you don’t have this support, you won’t be able to survive.”
The car drove for more than half an hour and arrived at a cemetery in the eastern suburbs of New York. As soon as it stopped in the parking lot of the cemetery, two men came over. The younger one had a camera on his chest and a camera bag on his shoulder.
It was the reporter. The middle-aged man next to him had a steady attire and a leadership temperament. He was obviously Chairman Xu of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. After getting off the car, Lin Xuehong introduced both parties, and Liang Shiqiao shook hands with them. The driver opened the back compartment of the car and took out the prepared food.
A bouquet of flowers was given to Liang Shiqiao, Chairman Xu and Lin Xuehong each, and the group walked towards Su Yuping's grave.
This cemetery is more like a park, beautiful and quiet. The towering trees spread out their dense shade like giant umbrellas. There are fluffy green grass everywhere beside the path. From time to time, you can hear the chirping of birds, which makes people feel as if they are listening.
The sound of life passing by. In Western Christian culture, after death, people will turn into souls and enter the Kingdom of Christ, where there is only love and happiness, so the atmosphere in the cemetery is more pure and relieved, and less ghostly.
As Chinese, the cemeteries of Su Yuping and Luo Jiaming's mother and son still follow the Chinese burial tradition. The two cemeteries are placed separately. Luo Jiaming's cemetery is next to the cemetery of his mother Su Yuping. Accompanied by Lin Xuehong and Chairman Xu, Liang Shiqiao laid flowers on Su Yuping's tombstone.
, a moment of silence, photographers captured the entire process of Liang Shiqiao’s memorial ceremony from different angles.
After the ceremony, Liang Shiqiao said: "Everyone in the entertainment industry knows about the relationship between Miss Dai and Professor Su. Miss Dai needs such reports. You have considered it very carefully. I also venture to make a request. Please highlight Dai as soon as possible in the report."
The lady reacted as soon as she got the news, and the agent went to the cemetery as soon as she arrived in New York. Thank you."
The reporter promised: "This is a fact, there will be no problem."
Chairman Xu said: "Mr. Liang, I knew you were coming. I made an appointment with Brother Jiu, Brandy and Kugrev. Do you think I could spare you a little time to meet each other? It won't take long. Come to me."
I’ll take you home when we meet.”
Liang Shiqiao said: "Okay."
Back at the cemetery parking lot, Liang Shiqiao got into Chairman Xu's car, and the reporter got into Lin Xuehong's car. The two cars continued to drive west toward the center of New York City one after the other. The two cars separated after passing the Manhattan Bridge.
People waved to each other and then went in different directions. Chairman Xu's car stopped on a street near New York University, and the two entered a cafe.
This cafe is not very big. The white tablecloth on the square table is added with a smaller black tablecloth, revealing four white table corners. White porcelain is placed on the black tablecloth. Although the night has not yet fallen, the cafe is still full of people.
The lights are shrouded, and the orange light blends in with just a hint of coffee. In this romantic and nostalgic space, there are couples whispering and some talking loudly. Tranquility and noise are so distinctly compatible with each other.
At a table deep in the cafe, a man who was drinking coffee stood up politely when he saw Chairman Xu and Liang Shiqiao walking in. Chairman Xu greeted everyone humbly in English, first introduced Liang Shiqiao to everyone, and then continued to speak in English.
Liang Shiqiao introduced: "This is Brother Jiu, the boss of Laojiu Mianwang. This is Kugrev. He has been in Moscow to help the Luo family arrange the funeral for the past few days. He just came back yesterday. This is Bran
Dee, editor and director of the American Delano TV News Channel."
After another round of handshakes and greetings, three Chinese, one American, and one Russian gathered together in this cafe in Manhattan, New York. One square table could not seat five people, so the waiter came over and merged the two square tables into one.
A big table was set up and two cups of coffee were served to the two new guests. Everyone sat around the table and talked in English.
Chairman Xu said: "Everyone has been notified of the Berlin Debt Conference, but no consensus has been reached. Mr. Liang is also here today. Let's take this opportunity to discuss it again."
Lao Jiu said: "I speak frankly, Brother Xu, don't care too much. Think about it, a few big men follow a little woman, forcing an unrelated person to be responsible for a bunch of unrelated debts. What does it look like? What is it like?"
Do you want to lose face?"
Lao Jiu is 4 years old, tall, with a dark complexion, rough and strong facial lines, prominent cheekbones, clean shaven, and a patch of green stubble on his cheeks and chin. He is a bit straightforward.
Brandi said: "I am on vacation, time is not a problem, but there is not enough reason to go to Berlin. Simply put, Lin Xuehong cannot use a legendary story to infer that leaf farmers should be responsible and capable of taking responsibility, and leaf farmers cannot use a bunch of Marxism
I will pay off your debt. Based on the current situation of the Luo family, I think we should adopt a more pragmatic attitude."
Liang Shiqiao said: "I agree with this point of view. It is pragmatic. The Luo family has no money, and it is useless for you to strangle her. Besides, it is borrowed money because of friends. Borrowing money is risky. Going to Berlin as a creditor makes no sense and is also
It’s useless, it’s really disgraceful. If it’s not absolutely necessary, Dai Mengyan will try his best to avoid appearing in that situation.” Kuglev tilted his head, spread his hands, and made a Russian-style movement, meaning: Then I
What else can be said?
Chairman Xu looked around everyone and said: "Actually, I have the same view as you all, but the Luo family seeks help from the Overseas Chinese Association, and the Overseas Chinese Association must fulfill this obligation. If something like this happens, the Luo family's sky will fall. Lin Xuehong
She was still sober and did not take care of the funeral affairs. She left it all to Jiaming's sister and a few friends. She shut herself in the room and thought about it for a few days before coming up with this idea. Lin Xuehong wanted to solve it in a Jianghu way.
The German and American Overseas Chinese Associations all have representatives, which represent the overseas Chinese community, support a dojo, and exert some moral influence. Lin Xuehong means whether it is justified or not, direct or indirect, responsible, friendship, moral...
...Everything that can be used to build momentum will be used. On the basis of not increasing your losses, we will try to save the hotel first. With the hotel, not only will the Luo family have a way out, but they will also have the opportunity to make money and pay off debts."
Lao Jiu said: "Such a meeting will most likely be a fund-raising meeting, so why go to Berlin? It was held in New York."
Chairman Xu said: "Lin Xuehong definitely didn't mean this. It's difficult to express this. She entrusted me to explain it because she couldn't explain it clearly. In fact, I couldn't express it clearly either. Let's put it this way, you don't go to Berlin to find the leaf farmers responsible.
Instead, as Luo Jiaming’s friend, we discuss the solution to the Luo family’s debt crisis. On the basis that Lin Xuehong believes that Ye Ye Nong should bear certain responsibilities, other creditors are willing to provide as much help as they can.”
Liang Shiqiao couldn't help but smile and said: "It sounds like it's still a fund-raising meeting. I know Chairman Xu didn't mean it this way. It's really difficult to express the meaning layer by layer. Brother Xu doesn't need to explain it anymore. Everyone just understands it."
"Liang Shiqiao used the title "Brother Xu" in the second half of his sentence. This kind of cordial kiss prevented "no need to explain anymore" from being misunderstood as impolite.
Chairman Xu said: "Unless Luo Jiaming dies, Luo Jiaming is the subject of responsibility, and he has nothing to do with Ye Zi Nong. It is precisely because Luo Jiaming dies and there is no subject of responsibility, it is possible for Lin Xuehong to seek help from Ye Zi Nong. Lin Xuehong's idea is not completely unreasonable.
After all, Luo Jiaming has helped Ye Zi Nong, and there must be something special about Ye Zi Nong that Jiaming thinks highly of. What can I say, can you give her a chance to have a psychological balance? Xuehong has booked a first-class, five-star cabin for everyone.
Class hotel, please just treat it as a trip and feel a little aggrieved and lose some face. On behalf of the Luo family, I sincerely ask for your help!"
Lao Jiu said: "Brother Xu, don't say that, I'll just go."
Liang Shiqiao also said: "Chairman Xu's words are serious. I tell Miss Dai to try to squeeze in some time to go there." Kugrev said: "I have no objection. I understand the Luo family's decision."
Brandi's statement was American-style, saying: "Let's count it as a vote. I obey the majority."
Chairman Xu stood up and clasped his fists in traditional Chinese etiquette: "Then please, thank you! Thank you."
The meeting in the coffee shop should be regarded as a coordination meeting, with a single topic and a short agenda, and it ended quickly. Just as Lin Xuehong entrusted, Chairman Xu used the influence of the Overseas Chinese Association and his personal influence to persuade the creditors to participate in the Berlin Conference. Walked out of the coffee shop
Night had fallen by then, and Chairman Xu drove Liang Shiqiao home.
Chairman Xu struck up a conversation while driving: "Looking at the situation, my family doesn't know you are back yet."
Liang Shiqiao said: "I didn't tell her. She took it seriously as soon as she found out. Time is too tight this time. It would be nice to go home and take a look."
Chairman Xu sighed: "Luo Jiaming is considered a figure. I didn't expect that he would accidentally kick...it's really unpredictable."
Liang Shiqiao nodded, and then asked: "With so many people going to Berlin, have you made an agreement with Ye Zinong?"
Chairman Xu said: "Qian Jinghui, the rotating chairman of the German Overseas Chinese Federation, has contacted Ye Zi Nong, but he only expressed his intention and said that he would like to meet with him if he has time. Ye Zi Nong said that he would be available at any time as long as it is convenient for Chairman Qian.
This means that Ye Zi Nong has been in Berlin recently, and he probably thought that the Overseas Chinese Federation was looking for something to do with him."
Liang Shiqiao said: "This is not good, this is not a surprise attack."
Chairman Xu said: "This is what Lin Xuehong asked for. She was afraid that Ye Zi Nong would find out and make excuses. Only Lin Xuehong could explain this. Overseas Chinese meetings are also difficult. The things that need to be said and done must be done. The parties involved
I’m so confused, even trying to persuade me is useless.”
Liang Shiqiao said: "With such a large amount of money in such a short time, it was too late to rob the bank."
Chairman Xu said: "I've told her all this, but it's useless."
Chairman Xu drove to the address given by Liang Shiqiao to Bowery Street in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, and stopped in front of the "Eternal Light Lighting" store. This street is a famous lighting district in New York, with dozens of lighting shops, as well as tableware stores.
It is a place where wholesale and retail are concentrated. In the past, Jews were the majority here, but later they were gradually replaced by Chinese merchants. The signboard of "Eternal Light Lighting" has both English and Chinese characters. The door is not very big, and the decoration style is simple and elegant.
Chairman Xu got out of the car and shook hands with Liang Shiqiao on the side of the road to say goodbye and said, "Mr. Liang has been tired all the way, so I won't disturb him."
Liang Shiqiao said: "Thank you very much, Chairman Xu, for your concern. Let's talk about it next time."
Seeing Chairman Xu's car drive away, Liang Shiqiao turned around and entered the store.
There is a man in the store who is focusing on selecting a chandelier, and a waiter is standing beside him, ready to answer questions. There is also a couple standing in front of an exquisite floor lamp, and a woman in her thirties is introducing products to them. This
The lady was Liang Shiqiao's wife. She was beautiful and dignified. She noticed someone coming in and thought it was a customer. Her eyes flashed for a moment, but then they came back and froze. The person who came turned out to be the husband she had missed day and night.
Smile at her.
The wife was surprised and happy. In surprise, she suddenly lost her vocabulary and said: "You, you...oh, God" (To be continued)