With the development of reform and opening up, more and more new things are coming to fruition in the country. As a thousand-year-old ancient capital, Yanjing City is naturally changing with each passing day.
In the past, the main places for the die-hards of Forty-Nine City to spend time were ice rinks, movie theaters and the like, but things have changed in the past two years.
Song and dance halls in Forty-Nine City suddenly sprung up like mushrooms after a spring rain, which provided a place for the die-hards of Forty-Nine City to have fun and share their status.
Although the country had implemented a wave of extremely severe crackdowns in the past few years, it was impossible to truly eradicate restless elements, so in 1986, another wave of such people appeared.
However, they are also very different from the previous wave of people. The previous wave of people were more about fighting for face and status. It is different now. The national economy is developing, and their ideas are also developing, so now
This wave of people, as long as they are not mentally ill, have begun to look at money.
However, when discussing business between them, you should not think about going to a coffee shop or the like. It is more likely to go to a dance hall, drink a few glasses of beer, and the business between them will be concluded.
Among the dance halls that have sprung up, the most famous one is the Haima Dance Hall in Sanlitun near the Workers' Stadium. Because a diplomatic apartment was built here in the 1960s and 1970s, it is also the place with the most foreigners in the 49 cities.
The construction of a song and dance hall here can promote this new thing to foreigners who have long been lonely.
Zhao Lei's car is an ordinary Audi, 2.2e, five-cylinder, and leather seats. In later generations, such a configuration is actually nothing, but in 1986, such a car was not simple. The price was nearly 400,000.
It also discourages countless people.
In this era, compared to houses, cars are the real luxury goods. Just this year, two young people jointly won a car and a house. They almost got into a fight over who wanted the car...
....
Dazzling neon lights hang outside the dance hall, and the signboard of the Haima Dance Hall can be seen from hundreds of meters away.
Naturally, this place was opened by Wu Jianye, Ma Weidu, and Wang Shuo. However, Wu Jianye only came here once after it opened, and Ma Weidu was usually here to watch.
When it first opened, this place also attracted the attention of some stubborn owners, who wanted to use this place as the second Lao Mo in Sijiu City and the place where they would take their place.
However, ordinary stubborn people wilt instantly when they see Ma Weidu and others. How can they dare to cause trouble? Some people who hold themselves to be equal to Ma Weidu and others do not want to give Ma Weidu face at first, but soon this family
After these people learned that the background of the song and dance hall was the Yaoguang Group in Xiangjiang, they all stopped.
Those who can reach their status will naturally come into contact with more information. Knowing what Yaoguang Group represents, they will naturally not dare to cause trouble again.
So this place soon became the safest dance hall in Sijiu City, and some ordinary people who usually like to try new things also ran here.
The decoration of Haima Dance Hall is also the most luxurious in this era. It is divided into two floors. The second floor is a circle of booths with fences. Sitting in the booths on the second floor can see the situation on the first floor, so you can entertain more likes.
People talk about things and watch the excitement, but the first floor is even more lively. There is not only a stage for singers to sing, but also a stage for consumers to dance.
Gao Jin is a big boy and the number one stubborn boss in Sijiu City, but now he is focusing more on making money. He is also a frequent visitor to the Haima Dance Hall. Usually when there is something business related,
They also like to bring people here to negotiate.
Every time Gao Jin came over, he was always surrounded by people, at least six or seven of them went out together.
The same is true today, but Gao Jin doesn't like to go to the second floor. According to him, the first floor is so lively. If you are happy, you can twist a few times or give the singer a bouquet of flowers or a bottle of beer.
Have a face.
"Brother Gao, I will rely on you from now on!"
Today, Gao Jin entertained a businessman who came from the south. This man from the south is called Cao Chuang. He is from Fujian Province and has no specific business. He mostly appears as a broker, mainly reselling approval documents from
Earn an agency fee.
Gao Jin was a master he found in Sijiu City.
"It's easy to say, we are all brothers from now on, and I will definitely take care of you!" Gao Jin said boldly.
At this time, Zhao Lei and Chen Ming also walked into the Haima Song and Dance Hall. The waiter at the Haima Song and Dance Hall naturally knew Zhao Lei. After seeing Zhao Lei, he immediately approached him: "Brother Lei, how come you have time to play today? You are going upstairs."
Up, or in the lobby?"
Zhao Lei casually took out a ten-dollar bill and handed it to the waiter, and said with a smile: "Go to the second floor and find us a quieter place!"
In this era, there is no concept of tipping in China, but Zhao Lei is different. He has been to Xiangjiang and the United States, so his experience is naturally different from others.
The waiter took over Zhao Lei's purchase, his face became even happier, and he immediately led Zhao Lei and Chen Ming towards the second floor.
When walking through the lobby on the first floor, people greeted Zhao Lei from time to time.
"Brother Lei, long time no see!"
"Hey, Brother Lei, we haven't seen each other for a while, you need a drink!"
"Brother Lei, sit here and drink, we are all our brothers!"
.......
Zhao Lei greeted everyone with a smile, but did not stop. He said that next time, he took Chen Ming directly to the second floor.
Chen Ming followed Zhao Lei. Seeing how Zhao Lei handled it with ease, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. In the past, he was the center of everyone, but now in just three years, people here no longer know who he is.
.....
Gao Jin naturally also saw Zhao Lei, with a hint of envy in his eyes. He just relied on his father's shadow to resell the approval documents, and had no other abilities. But Zhao Lei was different. Now he actually had his own industry.
Needless to say, his shoe factory is now very famous throughout the central region. Coupled with his relationship with the Xiangjiang Yaoguang Group, Gao Jin is very envious of his business.
When Cao Chuang first came to Yanjing, he didn't know Zhao Lei. He asked curiously: "Brother Cao, who is this? How come he feels like everyone knows him when he is so famous?"
Gao Jin said: "Zhao Lei."
Cao Chuang looked a little surprised: "He is Zhao Lei. He is a character. I heard that there is no grievance against him in Sijiu City. He is from the Xiangjiang Yaoguang Group!"
There was a younger brother from Gao Jin next to him, and he said angrily: "I don't know what kind of bad luck you got. A few years ago, you actually relied on people from Xiangjiang. Now, all the kids in Sijiu City, other than the big courtyard brothers, belong to
You are the best!"
At this time, someone saw Chen Ming next to Zhao Lei: "Brother Gao, is that guy next to Zhao Lei Chen Ming? Is he out?"
"Chen Ming?"
Only then did Gao Jin notice Chen Ming next to Zhao Lei.
"She must have come out. When I heard that Ya went in, Zhou Tao, the chairman of Yaoguang Group, personally came to Yanjing to plead for him, and his sentence was much lighter." Gao Jin knew some of the inside stories of that year.
Cao Chuang rolled his eyes next to him. He naturally knew about Yaoguang Group. The Hong Kong businessmen who invest the most in China now, if they establish a relationship with them, they will make more money than reselling approval documents. Not only will they make more money, but they will also make more money.
Safety.
"Brother Gao, it seems you know that Chen Ming?"
Cao Chuang didn't think much about it, "We know each other. Chen Ming played with me for a while, but then he got into trouble and we stopped contacting him!"
Chen Ming did play with Cao Chuang for a while, but it was not a big brother and little brother kind of thing. At that time, Chen Ming was rich and famous in Sijiu City. As Chen Ming said himself, he naturally knew more people.
Gao Jin is one of them.
But later, when something happened to Chen Ming, Gao Jin got the news early and left Sijiu City.
"Brother Gao, don't blame me for speaking frankly." Cao Chuang said.
"What's the matter?" Gao Jin glanced at Cao Chuang and asked.
"Brother Gao, you have to take advantage of this relationship. Now Yaoguang Group's Taiwei Electric Appliances, Jinxiu Clothing, and Hanshui Drinks are all the most popular products in the country. If you can win the sales of these products in a certain area,
Distribution rights, you can really make money on your own, it’s much more convenient than reselling approval documents.”
The reason why Cao Chuang said this was just to use Gao Jin's relationship to establish a relationship with Zhao Lei.
One of Gao Jin's younger brothers said nonchalantly: "How much money can they earn? Do you know how much our brother Gao can earn by reselling an approval document? At least this amount!" After saying this, the younger brother showed his fist.
Cao Chuang didn't care about the other party's attitude and said with a smile: "Brother, you haven't been to the south, have you?"
"I haven't been there, what's wrong?"
"That's right, let's put it this way, I also have my own friends in Fujian Province. One of them is the dealer of Taiwei Electric in Fujian Province. Do you know how much money he earns a year?"
"How many?"
Although Gao Jin acted nonchalantly and picked up his glass of wine, he still listened to Cao Chuang's words with open ears.
"Five hundred thousand!" Cao Chuang stretched out his hand and raised five fingers, "Because Taiwei Electric is backed by a Hong Kong businessman, so no one cares about it. He only needs to take care of Taiwei Electric. That's it."
It’s much simpler than reselling approval documents.”
"Fuck!"
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Not long after Zhao Lei and Chen Ming sat down, Ma Weidu, who had been sitting in the Haima Dance Hall during this period, also came over.
"Why do you have time to come here today? I've asked you to come before, but you never came!" Ma Weidu sat directly next to Zhao Lei.
After Wu Jianye's introduction, Ma Weidu and Zhao Lei are considered good friends. In addition, Zhao Lei is now the largest antique buyer in Yanjing. Ma Weidu sometimes helps with appraisals, so the relationship between the two
It's always been very good.
"I brought a buddy here to play today. Chen Ming, this is Ma Weidu, who is also a friend of Angkor. Brother Ma, this is Chen Ming, my brother. We met Angkor together."
Ma Weidu smiled and said: "That's my buddy, I'll come and play with him often from now on!"
"Thank you, Brother Ma!" Chen Ming smiled awkwardly.
Ma Weidu patted Zhao Lei on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Since we are all friends of Lao Wu, this meal is mine."
Zhao Lei laughed and said: "If you invite me every day, I will come every day!"
Ma Weidu: "As long as Old Wu doesn't have any objections, I'm free to do it!"
Chen Ming looked at the two of them doubtfully.
Zhao Lei quickly explained: "Haima Dance Hall also has shares in Angkor!"
Chen Ming nodded.
The three chatted for a while, and Ma left without having anything to do. Chen Ming, on the other hand, was a little unaccustomed to the environment here and said, "I'm going to the toilet!"
"I go with you."
"No, it's okay."
.......
The faucet was running with water, and Chen Ming rubbed his face hard. The deafening sound outside continued, but he felt that he was unable to integrate with the atmosphere here.
At this time, someone suddenly slapped him on the back.
"Mingzi, when did you come out, you didn't even tell your buddies, so everyone could help you catch the wind!"
Chen Ming turned around and saw a somewhat familiar young man standing behind him, smiling.
"Liu Ning?" Chen Ming said with some uncertainty.
"I still remember you, buddy. I didn't expect to see you here. What have you been doing lately? Let's go out for a drink with my buddy!" After saying this, Liu Ning took Chen Ming's arm and was about to walk out.
Liu Ning, a boy who played with Chen Ming in the beginning, could be regarded as Chen Ming's subordinate. He often bought goods from Chen Ming's hands, but at that time he was only a junior figure, so in 1983, there was no
Bring him in.
Chen Ming didn't expect to meet him here. Liu Ning didn't dare to call him Mingzi at first. He had always been in front of Brother Ming and behind Brother Ming.
"No need, I still have friends, so I won't go over there. I'll have a chance next time." Chen Ming declined Liu Ning politely.
"Who can you follow? It's not because you look down on your brother." Liu Ning glanced at Chen Ming unkindly, and then said: "No matter who it is, let him come directly to my table. The consumption here is not low.
Don’t be unable to pay your bills then.”
Chen Ming still refused: "No need, let's talk about it later when we have a chance!"
Liu Ning glared at Chen Ming, "What are you pretending to be? I thought you were from before. Let me tell you, you have to drink this glass of wine today whether you want to or not."
"Who do I think you are? It's your kid who speaks so loudly!"
At this time, another person walked into the bathroom.
"Hey, isn't this Brother Gao? Why do you have time to come here to play today? Which table are you at? I will come over and toast you in a moment!"
Liu Ning's waist immediately bent down.
"Go away, I'll toast you!" Gao Jin didn't even look at Liu Ning.
"Yes, yes, yes." Liu Ning ran out quickly without even farting.
"Brother Gao, long time no see!" Chen Ming naturally recognized Gao Jin.
"Yes, the same goes for you. You didn't even say you were here to see your brother when you came out. If I hadn't seen you today, I wouldn't have known you were out." Gao Jin said with a smile.
"I just came out too," Chen Ming said.
"Well, let's get together as brothers when we have time. It's been more than three years, and I still miss you very much!" Gao Jin said with a smile.
"OK!"
"By the way, where do you live now? Do you have land? How about my brother help you find a place to live?" Gao Jin asked enthusiastically.
"No need, I've found a place to live." Chen Ming replied.
Gao Jin nodded and said: "Nacheng, tell me your address and I'll go visit you when I have time!"
Chen Ming thought for a moment and told Gao Jin where he lived now, and then the two separated.
Looking at Chen Ming's leaving figure, Gao Jin showed a proud smile. Naturally, he would not be like Liu Ning just now. If he went too far, it would look bad. It would be better to slowly penetrate like this.