National Tide 1980

"...To be honest, the rent alone is not enough for a few bricks. I really don't care."

"That is, that is."

"Not to mention anything else, the returned belongings alone are enough for me. How much can I spend as a rotten old man? I will never be able to spend all this money in my lifetime."

"That's right, that's right. I know your skills best. Isn't it easy to get some money? How about using a seller as a pawn? Just go to the ghost market."

"You said I was unbalanced and wanted them to move rooms one by one? We have been neighbors for many years! How could I do such an unkind thing?"

"Don't be angry, don't be angry. You drink some tea first, and don't be angry. It's not worth your body to be so angry over such a trivial matter."

Ning Weimin took the teapot and gave Kang Shude a cup of tea.

But the old man couldn't let go and said angrily.

"Is this a trivial matter? It's about reputation, is it a trivial matter? Don't tell me that you don't know what's happening outside, it's too ugly!"

"Okay, people's words are terrible. I'm old enough and I can't bear the infamy for such a small amount of money! It's just an extraneous thing. If Du Yatou in the south is willing to give it up, of course I'm willing to give it up too."

"I don't want this room anymore, and I've donated all my stuff. Is the head office ready?"

Seeing Kang Shude so angry, Ning Weimin shook his head slightly.

"Why are you doing this..."

After sighing, he continued to patiently console him.

"I'm not telling you, but you've stopped eating because of choking. It's a shame to be so angry. Don't you want to plant crops after hearing a few cries of crickets?"

"If nothing else, have you ever thought about Director Li? Isn't he interesting enough? I don't know how many miles he went to do this for you and how many good words he said behind his back. You are so angry that you just don't want it anymore. I don't know how much effort he put into it. It’s all in vain? Doesn’t it feel awkward?”

"Your reputation is important. But I'm still talking here. No matter how big a loss you suffer, you can only satisfy those who arrange us behind the scenes. What benefits will the people close to you lose? If you can't arrange it well, Your people still laugh at you for being stupid. Isn’t it true that relatives and enemies are happy when they hate you?"

Once said, it worked.

Kang Shude was stunned for a moment, thought about it, and blurted out uncontrollably.

"Don't say it, what you said makes sense. It really makes me a little confused..."

Ning Weimin felt a little more at ease when he saw that the old man had listened to the advice.

He quickly poured himself a glass of water, took a sip, moistened his throat, and continued talking.

"I know you don't value money. But the situation between you and Du Yunyun is really different. We can't be taken advantage of, right? Please allow me to tell you slowly. Is it right for you to appreciate what I say?"

"That girl got her adoptive mother's inheritance. That girl's relatives wanted to strangle her to death for money. Besides, how old is that girl? How old are you?"

"Let me analyze it. Although Du Yunyun has a high level of awareness, she is probably afraid of being plotted against her. She is also heartbroken. In addition, she was able to make this decision because she was selling her father's land. What's more, she is still young and has a bright future. Good. The impact of this donation is also great, and it will definitely be compensated for being a nationally renowned model."

"But looking at you, even the house and things are your lifelong efforts. It is not only property, but also your past and your life memories. Donating is easy, it only takes a few words from you. You can think about it later. , what should I do? There is no regret in taking medicine."

"Besides, there is a difference between donating and donating. Du Yunyun is the first in the country, with strong initiative and high amount. What about you? You can't stand gossip, so you follow others' example, and there are not many people who donate. It's not nice to say Yes, it doesn’t make much sense to follow others. A certificate or a commendation from the district will be over."

"Are you short of this? No matter in terms of benefits or honor. This is definitely not as good as the last time we donated bronzes..."

There is no doubt that Kang Shude has been a shrewd person all his life, but he just got confused in one breath.

Now that Ning Weimin had pointed out all the joints inside and out, he naturally understood how bad things had gone.

"What do you mean?"

The old man pondered and continued to inquire.

"It's not good for us to do nothing. Just let the rumors spread, right?"

"That's not possible. If you let the rumors go unchecked, you'll get angry. It's not a good thing for us, the old neighbors, or Director Li."

Ning Weimin smiled slightly.

"That's what I think, let's spend money to eliminate the disaster. Since it's money and housing that cause the trouble of gossiping, let's prescribe the right medicine wherever the problem lies. But one thing, we can't just donate with just one sentence like Du Yunyun . We have to differentiate and treat them separately, so that our loved ones will be happy and our enemies will be in pain."

Kang Shude's interest was aroused and he nodded in approval with a "hmm".

"This charter is not bad. Then please explain carefully what should we do."

"Hey, that's not easy."

Ning Weimin cleared his throat and gave his idea without hesitation.

"You don't care about the rent money, so I won't charge it, not even a penny. I'll go back and make an agreement with the neighbors. We'll take care of the repairs. How they lived in the past and how they can live in the future will do the same." Don’t you still miss your kindness?”

"As for the street, we have the guts to donate 1,800 yuan to Director Li as a supplement, and we can get by. As for the allowance for the elderly, I don't think we should embarrass Director Li. Take the initiative, Just don’t ask for it.”

"Think about it. This way, the barriers between the neighbors have been eliminated, and Director Li has gained face and lost the pressure. Our things have also been left behind. How appropriate?"

"Gossip? Who can gossip when you are doing this to us? If someone gossips again, the streets and neighbors will have to speak up for us. I can guarantee that the jealous ones will make them even more jealous, and they will also say Nothing comes out."

Needless to say, Ning Weimin's idea was really sound. Kang Shude was happy when he heard it, and he had to praise it for his thoughtfulness.

But he was happy. He looked at her coldly for a while, but his words were deliberately unforgiving and provocative.

"Well, this is a good idea, but my income will be gone. From now on, I will just sit back and have nothing. The house is only in name, and I will lose money every year in the future. Are you thinking about me?"

Ning Weimin knew that Kang Shude was being pretentious, so he shook his head and smiled slightly.

"You, please don't make me cough. You can rest assured about this little money? Didn't you just say that you won't be able to spend it all in your lifetime? Don't worry, as long as I'm here, how can you not make any money? Let's do that. , I, who am an apprentice, must act like an apprentice. From now on, all my monthly salary will be given to you, how about that?"

Unexpectedly, Kang Shude said "Oh", but the words that followed were even more heartbreaking.

"Does that mean that after you gave me your salary, I still have to take care of your wife? From now on, I have to give you this house and all these things?"

Ning Weimin was really dumbfounded now.

"Oh, Ancestor, can I call you Ancestor? If I say I don't want your room and this thing, even I won't believe it."

"But having said that, I understand the basic principles of life. If you are willing to give it to me, it is mine. If you don't give it, it is not mine. Let's put it this way, as long as you are still here today, these things are yours. Yes, it has nothing to do with me."

"What's more, who am I? Your personal disciple. I can run on my own. From now on, my wealth must be ten times or twenty times more than yours. Otherwise, I would be embarrassed to say that one is better than another. ah."

"Don't worry, your apprentice is ambitious. He is not a sparrow but a swan. He will never let your people go and just think about eating ready-made food."

Kang Shude was really speechless now and silently gave Ning Weimin a thumbs up in his heart.

Then he picked up the tea cup with a smile and took a sip of tea.

With just this bite, perhaps the anger in his heart had gone away, and his eyes immediately widened.

"I said, this is jasmine double smoke. Did you buy it new? It costs about twenty yuan per pound, right? The Queen Mother of the West likes to drink this..."

Ning Weimin rolled his eyes helplessly.

"Is it true that you have been drinking this for two days before you can taste it?"