Mr. Bao and his son: Only use Stankang for hair oil

Chapter 109 Guowei!Guowei!

After losing power, the train slowed down and eventually came to a stop before hitting a cluster of rocks paved on the railway track.

More than a dozen horse bandits on horseback rushed near the train. They did not enter the train all at once, but stayed outside the train to observe the situation.

Neither inside nor outside the car chose to shoot rashly at this moment.

Bao Guowei didn't know what was going on in the other carriages. At least there were probably no internal agents of the bandits in this first-class carriage, but there were only three guards left.

Of course, there are more than 20 passengers, so I’m afraid they don’t count.

"The bandits will definitely not let go after someone is killed! Passengers with guns should take out their guns quickly!"

A guard shouted loudly. Upon hearing this, some passengers immediately reacted and looked for their packages among the luggage scattered on the ground.

In this day and age, people who travel far away always like to carry a gun unless they can’t afford it.

However, most passengers still huddled in place and shivered, waiting for others to bravely resist, or for silent judgment to fall.

At this moment, another middle-aged man in a fur coat among the horse bandits started shouting with a loud voice:
"Take wealth but not life! If you resist, kill them all!"

This horse bandit obviously had a very high status. As soon as he opened his mouth, the other horse bandits, even though they were a little angry about the murder of their accomplices, could only shout together.

The horse bandits controlled the horses and ran around the train, shouting this sentence constantly.

After hearing the words of the horse bandits, people began to waver in their hearts again:
Is what this bandit said true or false?Could it be that you really don’t want to kill people?
The leader of the horse bandits understands people's hearts very accurately:
When the enemy is strong and we are weak, as long as we give others a glimmer of hope, their desire to resist will naturally be greatly reduced.

The last straw was the appearance of dozens of bandits at the pile of rocks.

Since ancient times, there have been more people than horses. There are more than a dozen horse bandits on horseback, and it is not surprising that there are dozens of other bandits.

The guards' guns were almost out of bullets, and it was difficult to replenish ammunition. In addition, the number of enemies exceeded our own...

In this situation where the enemy is strong and we are weak, most people simply choose to give up resistance and throw their guns under their bodies.

The situation in each carriage was roughly the same. People gave up first and then gave up. People all chose the non-resistance strategy.

And Bao Guowei no longer chose to resist. It is useless to resist. It is better for those who understand current affairs to be heroes.

At this point, Bao Guowei actually has an indifferent attitude as to whether he will die or not.

Even if he is a person who has died once, if you really want to say it, dying again is not a big deal.

What is there to miss about this old world?Is it because there are no computers or mobile phones, or because it is full of bandits and landlords?
Moreover, I have almost all the things in my mind. Although I still know some extremely "rough" history, I'm afraid it won't be of much use.

Except... Lao Bao, Bao Guowei knew very well that if he died, Lao Bao would probably be miserable, but at least he had thousands of dollars at home, which was enough for him to enjoy a lifetime of peace of mind.

"Don't resist!"

"Don't resist!"

The horse bandits were already on board, shouting loudly in dialect.

The guards' guns had long been dropped to the ground, and no one in the entire train dared to resist.

The door of the first-class carriage was opened, and several horse bandits rushed in and began to loot property.

Soon a horse bandit checked the chaotic carriage floor and saw his accomplices among the corpses.

When Bao Guowei saw this situation, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

Fortunately, the robber just looked around, but did not ask who killed his accomplice.

In the end - in the end, this group of robbers actually kept their promise and did not kill anyone at will, but only took away some valuable items.

Moreover, these horse bandits actually knew how to leave a few dollars as travel expenses instead of killing them all.

I was robbed by horse bandits, but I only lost a few dozen yuan and my life was still fine. I really don’t know if it was bad luck or good luck.

In this world, if an innocent person is robbed, he has no choice but to admit defeat.

This encounter with such a "high-level" bandit who robbed wealth without killing his life was a blessing in misfortune. Bao Guowei was determined not to travel far away casually in the future - unless he was riding in an armored vehicle or tank.

Fortunately, before arriving, the money given by Fan Xudong had been deposited in Tianjin Citizen Bank, and the check was sent back to his hometown in Suzhou via postal service. Otherwise, I would have lost a lot of money this time.

The three servants of the Bao family were of no use in front of this group of horse bandits. They were controlled by the guards in the No. [-] carriage from beginning to end, and they could not even find Bao Guowei.

Fortunately, when the horse bandits finally withdrew, several members of the Bao family met, and nothing happened to any of the four.

……

The railway crew company responsible for Tianjin and Shanghai is government-run and has not made any compensation for this.

In the blink of an eye, two days and three nights passed.

The train crossed mountains and rivers, changed coal several times and added water several times before finally sailing from Tianjin to Shanghai.

The passengers on the carriage had changed a lot. After the previous incident with the horse bandits, most of the passengers were frightened and got off the train at the transfer station early.

It was night, and the train entered Shanghai.

When he saw the tall buildings and flashing neon signs in Shanghai through the window at night, Bao Guowei felt a little at ease in his heart.

Although there were some big episodes along the way, we were not far from home after all.

If it is said that driving from Tianjin to Shanghai is still a bit dangerous, it is different from Shanghai to Suzhou: not only is the driving time short, the stability in Jiangnan is also much higher than in the north.

And counting the time, the latest version of "Ta Kung Pao" has probably been released. I think Shanghai, the center of the country, has already published his deeds.

The train has reached the final station here, and the next train bound for Suzhou will have to wait until daytime to depart.

This train lasted nearly three days. Before that, he encountered horse bandits and shot two people dead. This made Bao Guowei feel very depressed. He had long wanted to get out of the car to get some air.

Of course, you can’t just get some fresh air, but you also have to get yourself some accommodations, otherwise I’m afraid you’ll have to take third class next time you take the train.

The three servants had already arrived in the first class cabin. They were waiting respectfully, waiting for Bao Guowei to give orders.

"Let's go out for a walk and go to Chu's house."

Bao Guowei stood up and said to everyone calmly.

After experiencing a life and death crisis, Zhang Ergou had not changed much. After all, he had participated in the Northern Expedition.

But the two Wang brothers, especially Wang Xiaowu, were obviously no longer as lively as before. He just nodded slightly when he heard his young master's words.

At night, although a lot of people gathered near the Shanghai Railway Station, it was still less crowded than during the day. The four Bao family members were in the first-class compartment and got off the train without feeling any resistance.

After getting out of the car, the sultry smell disappeared and was replaced by a few "cool" smells of fireworks, which always lingered on the tip of the nose, making people feel very energetic.

The moonlight cast a clear light, and there were classic cars passing by with thick smoke on the road, and there were rickshaws pulling passengers along.The powered street lights emitted a dazzling light, illuminating the ground and drawing out the shadows of people.

Neon signs of various colors were embedded in the shops along the street, and the sound of music records came from the dance hall.

Popular singers were twisting and turning on the stage of the dance hall. The seats were packed inside, and there were bursts of cheers from time to time. People who were not well-off stood outside the dance hall and watched the performances inside, even if they just listened.

As soon as he got off the train and had not taken a few steps, Bao Guowei always felt that many pedestrians on the road seemed to be looking at his face intentionally or unintentionally.

……

There was a kebab shop selling kebabs near the train station, and they were grilling mutton kebabs on a smoky iron platform.

At this time, the firewood was burning vigorously and making a "cracking" sound.

The four members of the Bao family had been riding the train for three days, eating only dry food. When they suddenly encountered this barbecue with spices and aroma, they were naturally unable to walk.

The group of bandits did not do anything to exterminate the family. On the contrary, they were a little considerate: Bao Guowei had three yuan left on him. Of course, the servants around him also had money left on them, but no one had more than two yuan.

Bao Guowei took out a large, shiny silver dollar from his suit pocket, put it on his palm and stretched it out:
"Take them all!"

Even in a high-priced area like Shanghai, for just one dollar, you can wrap up a large row of roasted mutton on the iron rack and even make a profit.

The vendor's eyes widened when he saw a piece of ocean. He saw Bao Guowei's luxurious clothes and extraordinary temperament, and he actually didn't dare to touch his hand.

The vendor gritted his teeth and carefully took the money. He carefully felt the texture of the silver dollar, took a bite, then put it in his pocket with a smile on his face, and immediately started marking the mutton skewers.

Just as the vendor was happily stringing sticks with his head down, he realized something was wrong.

He raised his head and looked at Bao Guowei's face. He felt that the face looked familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere.

"You... are you?"

The vendor originally wanted to ask, but in the end he shook his head. How could such a "big man" be so easy to see?

But Bao Guowei could clearly sense that something was wrong. People had been looking at him since he got off the train. Now this little vendor seemed to know him...

So it seems that his deeds have been published in the newspaper?Not only that, but there is also his own portrait in this newspaper?
Originally, Bao Guowei thought that Shanghai newspapers would only contain his name at most and would not carry photos. After all, portraits could not be spread through telegraphs and landlines.

Now it seems that even the portraits have come out... The only explanation is probably that the photos in the newspapers were flown in by plane.

……

Anyway, buy a newspaper and read it first!
In this era, near the train station in every city, in addition to pickpockets, pimps, and omnivores, there must be newsboys providing newspapers to people who have just gotten off the train, and Shanghai is no exception.

"News report! Big event! Shocking at home and abroad, the genius boy Bao Guowei successfully developed..."

There was an eleven or twelve-year-old newsboy wearing a black mandarin jacket waving a newspaper on the side of the road.

Hearing Bao Guowei's name, the three servants of the Bao family immediately looked at the newsboy, and then at Bao Guowei, with some disbelief in their eyes.

In the eyes of the three servants, the newspaper was a high-end gadget, and only a truly big shot could get on it!
"Master, you are in the newspaper!"

Wang Xiaowu seemed to be even more excited than Bao Guowei when he heard that his young master was in the newspaper.

When he heard that the newsboy had indeed called out his name, Bao Guowei immediately sent Wang Xiaowu to buy a newspaper.

Wang Xiaowu was illiterate and couldn't understand what was written on it after buying one, but he could eventually read the mugshot in the newspaper.

When he saw this portrait, his eyes suddenly widened, his lips began to tremble a little, his face became clearly respectful, and he solemnly trotted back with the newspaper in his hand.

"Master! That's you up here!"

Wang Xiaowu's voice almost turned into a scream!He was even trying hard not to shout when he spoke.

Bao Guowei took the newspaper and took a look - it was not "Ta Kung Pao", but "Shen Shen".

"Shen Shen" is a newspaper owned by a local newspaper in Shanghai. It is on the same level as "Ta Kung Pao" and has a huge influence, covering the whole country.

The first thing that caught the eye was his own photo. The mimeograph technology of this newspaper was very mature. Bao Guowei could clearly recognize that the person in the photo was indeed him, and he felt quite happy.

Look at this title again: "Shocking at home and abroad, the talented boy Bao Guowei develops a new method of making alkali."

And his big head portrait is reflected in the center of the first section of the newspaper, with a row of large characters written in traditional Chinese from right to left below:
"On December [-], [-], the new alkali production method was born in Laboratory No. [-] of the Science Building of Wynn Soda Production Plant."

"Bao Guowei, a talented boy under the age of 16, successfully researched the "Bao's method of making alkali," and its practical value is not inferior to the world's most advanced Solvay method of making alkali..."

Bao Guowei looked at this newspaper, and his previous depressed mood was gone.

Now that he has been published in "Ta Kung Pao" and "Shen Bao", he has become famous all over the world. No wonder the passers-by on the road were looking at him before.

Zhang Ergou stood behind Bao Guowei. When he saw the newspaper, his face became even more surprised and uncertain:
He knew that the person he met on this trip was very powerful. The Hou Debang was listed in the "Ta Kung Pao". His young master was naturally very powerful if he could come into contact with such a person.

But he never imagined that his young master would be featured in a national newspaper like "The News" and even occupy a front page.

As for Wang Dachui, no matter how naive he is, he still knows how powerful his young master is now.

"You! You are really Bao Guowei!"

Seeing this, the barbecue vendor realized that what he was standing around was indeed the one in the newspaper.

The attitude of the vendors became more and more respectful...

……

Shanghai Chu Family, inside the new-style Dayang Building.

The walls are decorated with minimalist masonry. There is a teapot on the tea table in the room, and the cups are filled with tea.

"This... for this reason, you have made such a big name during this trip. It's really unexpected."

Chu Ze said with a smile.

It was late at night and Chu Ze hadn't woken up yet, but when he heard the news of Bao Guowei's arrival, he immediately set up a table of tea and invited people to the banquet.

Facing Bao Guowei, who has now made a name for himself, even he can no longer simply regard him as an "inferior person" with high utilization value.

"Alas! The success this time was mostly due to luck."

"First it's allicin, and then it's a new alkali production method. I'm afraid it's not just luck, right?"

The purpose of Bao Guowei's trip here was not simply to borrow some money. Now, as long as he exposes the allicin matter, his reputation...

And anyone who has been saved by allicin, or anyone who has used it to treat illnesses, has to pay some tribute!

(End of this chapter)