Happy Shennong

Chapter 107 Introduction
Linley's choice was within Zhong Wanlong's expectation, but Hong Lao did not expect it.

Mr. Hong shook his head with a regretful expression, and said, "Hey, Xiaoyou Lin, you look very smart, why are you so stubborn? You just don't want such a good opportunity to make money. Well, since you guys It's all decided, even though you won't get the money, you won't be at a disadvantage in name. I'll put 200 million on myself to keep the bets on both sides equal."

Zhong Wanlong stroked his chin and said, "Brother Hong, do you want to take a look at my bonsai before deciding on a bet?"

"No, the bet is settled like this. I'm not interested in your bonsai, and I'm not very interested in this gamble that I'm sure I can win. At this moment, what I'm curious about is..."

Old Hong changed the subject, and looked at Lin Lei again: "As far as I know, those who make bonsai are all old antiques like us. Xiaoyou Lin, you are so young, why do you like it?"

Linley waved his hand and said, "Mr. Hong, I am just a layman. I came to this grand bonsai event with the mentality of watching the excitement and seeing the world."

"Really?" Mr. Hong had a half-smile, obviously he had some doubts about Linley's words.

Zhong Wanlong took a tablet from his assistant, and dug out a few photos, which he had taken in advance of the bonsai that Linley exhibited: "Brother Hong, just look at this, and you will know what Linley is capable of."

Mr. Hong took the tablet curiously, and after flipping through the photos, his eyes widened: "This...is this really made by Xiaoyou Lin? This growth...is it too vigorous?"

"It's guaranteed to be fake. This is Linley's exhibit. You can see it tomorrow."

"It's unbelievable, it's unbelievable! All along, the bonsai I have handled has the best growth, which is recognized in the industry. But now, this title may be taken away by Lin Xiaoyou."

Linley smiled and asked, "Mr. Hong, may I ask how important growth is to bonsai...?"

"Well...it varies from person to person. For me, growth is the most important thing." Hong said calmly, "Actually, bonsai are the same as people. The shape of bonsai corresponds to the appearance of a person's body. And the shape of bonsai Growth potential corresponds to a person's mental outlook. Physical appearance is innate and cannot be changed by oneself. But mental outlook is acquired and can be adjusted subjectively. Therefore, I always look at people not by appearance, but only by mental head Son."

"Elder Hong really has a good opinion. As you said, people who are full of energy are indeed more likely to leave a good impression on people than those who are listless."

Old Hong nodded: "Little friend Lin, how long have you been tinkering with bonsai?"

"Well... I've done my best, it's been three months."

"What? Three months?"

Hong Lao looked puzzled, but Zhong Wanlong looked very natural: "Brother Hong, don't you feel amazing?"

"Yes."

Zhong Wanlong said leisurely, "Actually, Daoteng bonsai is still the least prominent among Linley's many skills."

Although Zhong Wanlong didn't understand Linley thoroughly, he knew enough.His evaluation of Linley just now was also very pertinent.Compared to growing vegetables and maintaining them, Linley's ability to tame bonsai was indeed a bit stretched, and he couldn't put it on the table.

But Mr. Hong didn't seem to believe it: "Is this really true? Brother Zhong, tell me, what kind of abilities does Lin Xiaoyou have?"

"It's not urgent, you can get to know it later. By the way, we are all so hungry that our chests stick to our backs, so it's more important to eat. Brother Hong, let's eat together? We haven't had a drink for a long time..."

"Originally, I just had dinner, but you are here, so I have to sit down for a while if I say anything." Mr. Hong cheerfully pulled up a chair and sat down, called a waiter and said, "Go, take a piece of the good wine I have treasured." bottle."

Originally, since Zhong Wanlong's serious illness three years ago, out of reverence and cherishment for life, he resolutely quit drinking.It was only after Linley recuperated his body that he broke the precept.He also went to an expert for an examination to confirm that his current body could withstand a certain amount of alcohol stimulation before he dared to drink with confidence.

However, he still controlled the amount of alcohol and would not overdose.

The waiter quickly brought back the good wine that Hong Lao treasured in the store, and said that it was good wine, and Linley had never seen it before.After tasting it, he couldn't tell what was good about it, so he simply didn't comment.

Meanwhile, Zhong Wanlong and Mr. Hong had already started to drink and exchange cups, chatting while eating and drinking without any delay.

Linley listened quietly. Although he didn't participate, he was often mentioned in the conversation between the two old men.Especially Zhong Wanlong, who would direct Hong Lao's attention to him from time to time.

Gradually, Linley also sensed that Zhong Wanlong must have deliberately introduced him to Mr. Hong.

Just like just now, Zhong Wanlong is actually not very hungry. Even if he is really in a hurry to eat, he can still use a few words to give a general description of his skills to satisfy Hong Lao's curiosity.However, Zhong Wanlong didn't say anything, and said that he would get to know him gradually in the future.

Zhong Wanlong said "I will get to know you slowly later", which means that he and Mr. Hong will meet again in the future, and it is very likely that they will still meet frequently...

After dinner, Mr. Hong looked at the time and got up: "Brother Zhong, I have something else to do, so let's go first. If I come back early at night, I will come to talk to you again. You can stay here at ease for a few days. Including Lin Xiaoyou, all your purchases in the store are mine."

"Brother Hong, every time I come..."

Zhong Wanlong wanted to decline, but was stopped by Mr. Hong: "Since you are still willing to call me brother, then this matter is settled."

"Okay. Anyway... I'm used to it." Zhong Wanlong said with a smile.

Elder Hong turned to Lin Lei again and said, "Little friend Lin, I am very interested in your method of making bonsai. I am even more curious about your other skills. We must have a good chat next time. When the time comes Ah, if Brother Zhong is not allowed to participate, he will be a fool, haha."

"It's rare that Mr. Hong is interested in my little skills. If there is a chance to communicate, I will definitely know everything."

"Then it's settled. Farewell!"

Mr. Hong came suddenly and left quickly.

Linley originally wanted to go out for a walk, but considering that Zhong Wanlong was getting old and had been running around for a day, he must be a little tired, so he went back to his room.

Not long after, Zhong Wanlong, accompanied by Du Hu, knocked on his door.

Linley welcomed them into the house, and asked with concern: "Uncle Zhong, are you tired? Why didn't you take a break?"

"In the past, I would have to squat for a while to recover from the half-day car ride. But I don't need it now, thanks to you."

Zhong Wanlong looked left and right, and said to Linley: "How is it? I met Brother Hong just now, and the feeling is the same as you imagined, isn't it?"

"Hmm...it's different." Linley shook his head and said, "I thought...haha, I thought he was an old man. I didn't expect Mr. Hong to be so energetic. And his beard , It’s too individual. There are not many people with beards nowadays, and it’s hard to find people with beards longer than five centimeters even with a lantern.”

"He's like that, just get used to it."

"Hmm. Uncle Zhong, you just started talking during the meal, and now I'm still itchy. Can you tell me about his legendary experience in business?"

Zhong Wanlong smiled and said, "It's a long story, do you have the patience to listen?"

"Have!"

"Okay, then I'll tell you something. His business experience starts from when he was young..."

It turned out that Mr. Hong was originally named Hong Feng.

A few days after he was born, a heavy rain lasted for several days, the reservoir not far from his home was washed away, and a flood peak hit, destroying his dilapidated house in an instant, and harvesting his young parents s life.

At that time, many people said that his parents were killed by him.

Therefore, after "saving" his parents, the god stick in the village performed a more grand "faith ceremony", saying that he wanted to drive away the demons in him.In a serious way, he changed his name to Hong Ying.The senior magician also boasted that this new name has a very auspicious meaning: if Hongfeng appears again, he can spread his wings and fly away...

Although adopted by his uncle, he has not had his own house since then.

At that time, families in the countryside were not well-off, and he only went to primary school.

Since the age of 14, he has been an apprentice to the architect in the village, building houses for people everywhere.

At the beginning, he had no salary, but he was in charge of food and housing.That is, from then on, he left his uncle's house which was impoverished.Not to mention my own house, I don't even have a fixed place to live, and I follow the construction team to wander around...

Seeing other people's houses being repaired one by one, his longing for owning a house is getting deeper and deeper.He swore at that time that he must buy a house in his life, and the more the better!

Later, he and the architect's daughter fell in love with each other, and got married, becoming the son-in-law who stepped in the door.

Although there is a house to live in, it is the house of his father-in-law and mother-in-law after all. He didn't repair it or buy it by himself. He always feels that he doesn't feel at ease living there.

At that time, all his acquaintances, including his wife, firmly believed that he should stick to his old profession, and rely on the skill of repairing houses for others to support his family.Because he soon became a teacher and became a new generation of house repair masters.The house he built was even better than his master, that is, his father-in-law.

But he was not satisfied with the status quo, and felt that he should leave the narrow circle of the "village", and soon packed his bags and took the first step to change his life...

At that time, he arrived in Longteng City, ready to do a big job, but was horrified to find that the house repair techniques he learned in the countryside were useless in the city at all.

He had no choice but to rely on his strong body to enter the grassroots to do small jobs and learn from scratch.

At that time, there were almost no professional and private construction companies, and the contractors usually contracted the work directly and then found someone to do it.After studying for several years, he returned to the village and called all the workers who worked with him to the city, and then he became a contractor.

He started as a contractor and finally established his own professional construction company!
(End of this chapter)