National Tide 1980

Those who are close to vermillion are red, those who are close to ink are black. People who are in constant contact with each other will not be affected by each other.

Even though Nian Jing and Hardman have only known each other for a few months, they can chat easily and often go out to restaurants and play mahjong together.

In addition to making a profit of about 80,000 yuan from Nian Jing, Hardman also learned how to dress and eat Western food from Nian Jing.

I learned how to speak noble financial terms from time to time, how to hold a cigar in my mouth, and how to drink coffee from a white porcelain cup.

As for Nian Jing, he found a part of his long-lost self-esteem and self-confidence from Hardman.

He solved some troubles that he once felt humiliated but couldn't do anything about in the past.

You must know that due to the influence of the economic environment, after 1985, due to concerns about too many construction projects and excessive investment, after tightening money, the amounts of "receivables but not paid" and "payables but not paid" on corporate accounts have increased. Rise significantly.

More and more government agencies in the country are beginning to feel lack of funds and cannot pay off their accounts in time.

In addition, as early as 1984, a new wave of gangsters and game owners had emerged in the capital.

Some of them did not follow the tradition of their predecessors and lived by pickpocketing with the knives in their hands and the "Buddha" under their control.

Instead, they keep pace with the times, just like those "professional shareholders" who emerged during Japan's economic development period.

Many people have developed commercial awareness and have begun to find ways to get involved in the speculative business of buying and selling.

Needless to say, the nature of gangsters cannot be changed in a day or two. These people are naturally restless and cannot follow the rules when doing business.

Most people either rely on violent means to buy and sell by force, or they set up schemes to buy and sell short and take advantage of legal loopholes.

Nian Jing, as someone who entered the sea early, was also tricked by these people.

Several of his accounts have now been dragged down by these people for various reasons.

The amount of money is almost hundreds of thousands, although for a tertiary industry company with a state-owned background like his, it is not a big deal.

But the problem is that these people have to be cheap and behave well, which makes him feel frustrated and panicked.

Those bastards realized that he was powerless and there was nothing he could do to them.

Taking legal action is complicated and time-consuming, and it is really not worth it.

So not only did she become so arrogant that she would jump up and down in front of him openly, as if it was nothing serious.

They even always teased him about it and made fun of him as the enemy.

All he had to do was laugh at him face to face and spit on him.

So much so that if Nian Jing met these people, he would feel guilty and have to avoid them in embarrassment and leave in embarrassment, fearing that he would be laughed at if he stayed there.

This is simply a reversal of black and white!

These worries were unimaginable in Nian Jing's past, but they are different now.

Now that he knew Hadmen, he was also a noble man whom Hardmen tried his best to curry favor with.

Then it would be most appropriate to leave such a matter to Hadmen to resolve.

Even at the beginning, Nian Jing had no such intention at all and had no idea at all.

When he met those people by chance, he sighed and complained a few times, and Hardman took the initiative to take care of things for him with great kindness.

That day was October 18, 1986. Nian Jing received more than ten tons of wire rods and more than twenty square meters of wood from Hadmen.

After the two went to Hadmen's warehouse to look at the goods, they went to eat.

I plan to sign the contract at the dinner table, pay the bills in the afternoon, and get the matter settled.

The restaurant they went to because of its reputation was Tianfu Douhua Restaurant in Guangqumen.

This is a newly opened Sichuan restaurant in April this year.

Because it was jointly established by Chongwen District Catering Company and relevant Sichuan departments.

Not only was the location chosen well, it is an antique, elegant and bright three-story building.

Moreover, this restaurant is run by six Sichuan stunt chefs, and the taste is extremely authentic.

Especially the tofu dishes are the main focus.

It is not only suitable for the tongues of Beijing people of this era who are not very intolerant of spicy food, but also closer to the consumption level of the general public than Cantonese cuisine, which focuses on seafood.

So it quickly became popular not long after it opened. When they arrived at the place and entered, their immediate feeling was that it lived up to its reputation.

The restaurant's decoration is particularly Sichuan-style, and the long-mouthed kettle for making tea for guests is particularly eye-catching.

Even though it was just after twelve o'clock, it was actually full and we still had to wait.

But what he didn't expect was that Nian Jing also met an acquaintance here. There was a table for four people not far from the gate. There were two men and two women. It seemed that they had already ordered food.

Seeing him and Hadman come in, one of them stood up with a playful smile and waved, "Hey, what a coincidence! President Nian! Come here, come sit down, let's have a drink together."

As for Nian Jing, he was very embarrassed when he saw them. He nodded perfunctorily, turned around and left.

As a result, as soon as he turned around and went out, the people at the table burst into triumphant laughter.

Hadmen, who followed Nian Jing out, was confused, but he had already sensed something was wrong.

Apart from anything else, the way those people greeted Nian Jing was extremely impolite, and their gestures were like barking a dog.

But due to Nian Jing's embarrassed expression, he couldn't ask directly, so he made indirect remarks.

"President Nian, what's going on? Do you think it's too messy inside? Do you want to change the place?"

Nian Jing sighed, not deliberately concealing his bad mood.

"Hey, don't mention it. I came here just for fun. I didn't expect to encounter a bedbug."

"Bedbug? You said you just greeted you? I thought it was your friend?"

"Friends? Those are a bunch of scoundrels. We want to eat here. Believe it or not, those few can let me pay for their meals."

"Why?" Hardman became angry when he heard this.

"It's not just because of them. You don't know, the kid you called me just now, his brother has been in prison, and he is a gangster with the first rank at the Peace Arch. What do you call a sloppy man? I didn't know it in the past. I did business with him, but this guy cheated me. He cost me 20,000 yuan but I didn’t see the goods. I asked him to ask for it. He said that he had lost all the money, then he took his brother out and said that he would go with him if he wanted the money. Take it to Baiyangdian, his brother will come up with something for me there, and I will be sick if I agree..."

Just like that, Nian Jing vomited bitterness.

While Hardmen listened, he rolled his eyes.

The more he listened, the more he thought that this was a good opportunity to increase his friendship with Nian Jing and further consolidate his friendship.

So, without further delay, he handed Nian Jing a cigarette and offered to take the initiative.

"Come on, if that's the case, then let's not leave. Guess what, I know his brother. Isn't this a coincidence? Here, you smoke one, give me five minutes, and I will let him apologize to you. Then return your 'two parties' to you as soon as possible..."

(Note: Two squares are equal to twenty thousand, and a big banknote in this era is ten yuan, so there are special names in society based on the volume of banknotes. Ten yuan is a sheet, a hundred yuan is a tree, a thousand yuan is a banknote, and a thousand yuan is a banknote.)

Just like that, without allowing the dumbfounded Nian Jing to say anything, Hardman opened the door and went back to the restaurant.

Of course, the world of gangsters also has its own rules. In order to avoid unnecessary fights and accidental injuries, gangsters also pay attention to "walking around".

If no one comes up, just shout and kill. To convince people with virtue, it is necessary to be polite first and then attack.

So Hardman walked to a certain table and said "Excuse me" first.

Then he gently patted the shoulder of the boy who was rude to Nian Jing just now, and asked politely with a kind tone.

"Hey, let me ask you something. Is your brother Ma Huzi? Ma Qingyu?"

"Who are you?"

The boy who was chatting with his friends at the same table was interrupted and turned around impatiently.

However, there are probably not many people who can call Ma Huzi a big name. This guy with the smoke coming out of his nose has also restrained himself and is not too thorny.

Harden introduced himself calmly and calmly, "Your brother and I are old acquaintances and friends of the president. My surname is He, and others call me Harden..."

However, despite this, even if he reported his bandit number, the other party did not know it, so it was not really a joke.

And I don’t know if Nian Jing’s cowardly appearance is too deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. When Hardman claimed to be Nian Jing’s friend, the boy was so awesome that he immediately became cold and sarcastic.

"Come on, don't try to trick me here. Damn it! There are so many people who know my brother! I don't care what your fucking last name is, just tell me what you want to do, right?"

"He's very angry. He has a temper similar to your brother's..." Hardman smiled.

"It's good to know. If you have something to say, say it quickly. If you have something to say, say it quickly."

"Okay, let's stop beating around the bush. Don't you owe me the annual salary? It's time to pay it back..."

"Hey, what the hell are you! Are you looking for a slap? I'll fuck you...!"

After the boy finished speaking, he stood up and grabbed a beer bottle on the table in a threatening manner.

But he didn't notice that as early as when Hadmen laughed just now, there was a fierce look in the master's eyes.

What's more, he didn't expect that his move, which was tantamount to provocation, would bring about a real bloody disaster for himself.

He is fast, Hardmen is faster than him.

He may have been pretending to do it, but Hardman was serious about it.

Before he could lift the beer bottle, Hardman picked up the tea bowl on the table and smashed it into the boy's face without hesitation.

Not to mention that, just when the boy felt the power of the scalding tea, he covered his face and shouted "Ah".

Hardman snatched the beer bottle from his hand, grabbed him by the collar, and literally hit the bottle on his forehead.

However, just when Xue Linlin's head tilted back, Hadmen still hadn't let go. He picked up the bone plate on the table and interacted with the kid's head with a crisp sound.

It's so dark. It's so dark.

Be ruthless, hit whatever you can in your hand.

Where have ordinary people seen beating people like this?

In short, Hardman's three consecutive attacks have opened up this kid's head and let him know why the flowers are so red.

And after this lightning-fast beating, not only did the kid become honest, but everyone at the table also became honest.

Of course, this meal was inedible. The other men and two women all froze with pale faces, and their bodies were shaking as if they were electrified.

The kid who was lying on his back was only saved from falling to the ground because Hardman grabbed him.

After pressing him down on the chair, Hardman was still holding his shoulders, teaching him earnestly and patiently in the tone of an elder.

"Look, it's bleeding. You have to be more polite in your speech from now on, and don't be so arrogant, otherwise you will suffer a lot in society. If you don't change this problem, sooner or later you will be like your brother, with a scarred head. It’s okay if you’re not convinced. You should go back and ask your brother carefully. He peed his pants a few times when he heard the word Hardman. By the way, remember to tell Ma Huzi to collect the money quickly and give him the money tomorrow. Send it to President Nian, and you two brothers must express your most sincere apology to President Nian in person. Otherwise, don’t let me find you in the capital. Don’t force me to use your parts to pay off the debt..."

Although there was a commotion in the restaurant, the restaurant manager quickly rushed over.

But as an experienced player, Hardman has already made plans to deal with this situation.

He first stated that it was a debt dispute between the two parties, and the action just now was purely impulsive.

At the same time, he stood up and apologized vigorously, trying to appease the surrounding customers.

It was stated that they would not continue to expand the results of the war, and would also compensate for the damage to the restaurant.

So the restaurant manager saw that the people who had been beaten had already been caught, and no one had any intention of calling the police to pursue them. He honestly paid for the restaurant's losses and paid for the meals he ordered.

Of course, he didn't want to cause trouble for himself, so he just turned a blind eye.

Just like that, while the waiter was cleaning up the mess, the two men and two women who had suffered the disaster today escaped from the place in despair and sent the injured to the hospital for stitches.

Order in the restaurant quickly returned to normal.

It was only then that Hadmen smiled and asked Nian Jing, who was standing aside and witnessed everything that happened, to sit down.

"Come on, come on, look, there are no seats left here. Even the banquet has been prepared for us..."

Needless to say, Nian Jing has a completely new understanding of Hadmen, who vividly shows another side of himself.

Only then did he truly realize that the person who fawned over him every day was actually a more fashionable friend.

However, although he had always stayed away from such people in the past, he was still a little trepidated when he discovered Hardman's true qualities.

But probably because of the recent popularity of gangster movies in Hong Kong City, and because Hardman treated him with such respectful attitude, he felt an unprecedented pleasure.

It's as if he has become Chow Yun-fat in "The Love of Rivers and Lakes". By the way, they call him Big Brother over there.

So, he forced himself to sit down happily and lit a cigarette in a pretentious manner.

But even this didn't stop the hand from shaking like an electric shock.

"Okay, your name is famous enough."

"Wherever I am. I want to make you laugh. It's all thanks to my friends in the world."

"Then tomorrow...can they really send me the money?"

"I can't say enough, but if they don't comply, I'm afraid they will be scared and move away from the capital..."

"Haha, good, happy. Thanks to you, I am finally relieved. I really want to get this money back. You have a share."

"Don't say goodbye. This is what you should do. Since you think highly of me, take care of my business and treat me as a friend. Then if anything like this happens in the future, just tell me. Come on, let's drink."

"Haha, then I'm really rude. Don't tell me, there is another company that owes me a lot of money, called Lund Development..."

"Don't worry, just leave this matter to me..." (End of Chapter)