Xiao Jinlang got up very late today, brushed his teeth and washed his face well into the morning, and went out to find a stall to buy breakfast. He originally planned to go to the city hall to interview some people directly, but he was so frustrated that he just walked along the street.
Tianyang is a very ordinary prefecture-level city, with average transportation and resources, and no distinctive industrial and agricultural industries. However, the market has become more lively in the past six months, all because Zhou Qingfeng has been throwing money away.
The two systems of 'Holy Light' and 'Harmony' make money well, spend money even more, and have great liquidity.
Judging from Xiao Jinlang's investigation, Zhou Qingfeng's money is not flowing into the hands of a few people, but flowing across a wide range. Tens of millions of funds are rolling in, and every time they are rolled, a production value is created.
This is a powerful driving force.
Several small shops specializing in selling consumer goods have recently opened in the old town, such as vegetables transported by rural waterways or recycled second-hand small electrical appliances and clothes.
Xiao Jinlang was casually strolling around, and when he saw the name of the store, he knew who opened it.
The shop is very small, only about twenty square meters. There are two shelves at the entrance, one for fresh vegetables and one for second-hand clothes. There are some hot water bottles, electric sockets, thermos cups, small electric fans and the like.
Everything is very cheap, and although the business is not booming, there are a lot of patrons.
Xiao Jinlang paid attention and saw several housewives crowding in front of the clothes stall, buying many shabby clothes at prices per kilogram.
You can buy a lot of rags for just one dollar. These items are suitable for taking home as a mop or as diapers for children.
People in old cities generally have low incomes and need this kind of cheap goods. As for the countryside, the sales are even better.
Xiao Jinlang suddenly felt sad. He always claimed to be from the countryside, but after graduating from college and staying in the imperial capital, his family was never so frugal.
"Have I forgotten my original intention?"
A child walked into a convenience store and took out several Transformers toys from a large box that was piled randomly. He happily bought the toys with his saved pocket money.
Among the recycled items, toys are also a big category. There are all kinds of toys, and some that look good are also sold after cleaning and disinfection.
The child who bought the toy smiled cheerfully, his face flushed. Xiao Jinlang, who was standing outside the store, was originally gloomy, but was amused by this smile.
The mobile phone suddenly rang...
Xiao Jinlang took out the phone from his jacket and frowned when he saw the number. He reluctantly answered the call and shouted 'hello'.
The editor-in-chief of Imperial City laughed and sounded very happy, "Old Xiao, your affairs in Tianyang are over."
"What?"
"That's right. The issues reported by the public before are really misunderstandings. Enterprises such as 'Harmony Supermarket' that deal in second-hand goods are operating legally.
The procedures are formal, the licenses are complete, and the goods sold are purchased from HK through normal channels. Some people in the local area have pink eye, and it is common for them to react randomly."
Xiao Jinlang became anxious after hearing this. After checking for half a month, he could know if it was legal and compliant?
"Chief Editor, this question cannot be vague..."
"Old Xiao, the city and the province have called us to communicate. Please stop being stubborn.
Mr. Zhou called me directly to explain the situation, and his attitude was very good. He also said that he wanted to meet you and get to know you."
"What? Meet me? How does he know me?"
Xiao Jinlang was either heartbroken or frightened. He had been working as an undercover reporter for so many years, and what he feared most was that his identity would be exposed, which was very dangerous.
"Old Xiao, don't be afraid. They are a very formal company, very normal business, very decent foreign businessmen. It's good for you to go and meet. They are waiting for you at the hotel where you are staying."
The editor-in-chief also comforted Xiao Jinlang in turn. Judging from his tone, he was very happy and seemed to have one less trouble.
Lao Xiao was shocked and angry but helpless. He finally heard it, and the news must have leaked somewhere, and the person under investigation investigated him instead.
This is great, it was really a waste of time.
I couldn't go shopping anymore, so I had to go back to the small hotel.
Zhou Qingfeng was at the front desk as he entered the hotel, stroking the cat with one hand and joking with the boss and his wife.
When Xiao Jinlang came back, several people stopped talking.
The hotel owner secretly winked, indicating that this was the person he wanted Mr. Zhou to find.
Zhou Qingfeng sat on a back chair and looked up. The two sides met in a very unexpected situation.
Xiao Jinlang's appearance is very ordinary. He is inconspicuous in a crowd and will not leave any deep impression on others. He is no different from the middle-aged people who can be seen everywhere in the city.
In Xiao Jinlang's eyes, Zhou Qingfeng was too unique. The CEO was too young and too sharp, just like the rising sun. He attracted others' attention but was difficult to look directly at.
When the two met for the first time, they were both quite surprised.
Zhou Qingfeng stood up and said with a smile: "Reporter Xiao, it's not easy to find you. Can you show me the black leather notebook in your upper left breast pocket?"
Xiao Jinlang stood still, his expression as ugly as possible. He had dealt with many extremely vicious criminals, but he had never met anyone who could investigate him in turn and do so carefully.
After calming down, Xiao Jinlang slowly walked over and asked: "Mr. Zhou, it's better to meet someone if you are famous. I am Xiao Jinlang. How did you find me?"
“I have talked with your leader for a long time and asked people to investigate your resume. I also know that your reports have exposed many serious local problems in the past ten years.
Some people lost their jobs because of you, some went to jail because of you, and some were shot because of you. More people are secretly clamoring to buy your head. But you are still very active.
The uncrowned king is really amazing.
As for how I found you, that's not important. What's important is that I found you."
Zhou Qingfeng still pointed to Xiao Jinlang's chest, "Reporter Xiao, your boss said that you like to carry a small notebook with you for taking notes. Can you show it to me?"
Xiao Jinlang suddenly felt weak all over.
Everyone knew that the editor-in-chief in the imperial capital really regarded Xiao Jinlang as an outcast. He had no choice but to take out the black leather notebook from the inner pocket of his left breast coat and handed it over.
The notebook changes hands and the pages are opened.
A minute or two later, Zhou Qingfeng raised his notebook and sighed: "Reporter Xiao, you are really amazing. There are some things that even I don't know very well, but you know more than me."
Xiao Jinlang frowned and thought a lot over and over in an instant. He couldn't guess Zhou Qingfeng's intentions and could only keep calm.
Zhou Qingfeng said in a deep voice: "I admire people like you who have to go through life and death in peaceful times. There are not many people with such character as you."
"There are not many eccentric young people like you." Xiao Jinlang said with a straight face: "I don't even know whether I should praise you or sue you?"
"How should you praise me?" Zhou Qingfeng asked with a relaxed smile after solving the problem.
Xiao Jinlang didn't even think about it, "You are very good at making and spending money, and you are quite capable of messing around."