I felt a mix of emotions, then a warmth, and I smiled and said to him, "I'm fine here, don't worry."
"Don't you consider me a brother?"
"No, that's not true... If you had called me two hours earlier, I really would have needed to ask you for some money, but I've already got the money." After a slight pause, I added, "If I ever need money in the future, I won't be shy about asking you for it."
Are you sure there's no problem on your end?
"Sure."
"Alright, I won't say any more."
...
After ending the call with Coach Ma, I felt much better. Life really needs this kind of support. If it were all unpleasant like last night, it would undoubtedly darken one's heart.
I stubbed out my cigarette and opened Weibo on my phone. There were already seven or eight private messages from people asking to book rooms... I didn't accept them, but I didn't completely refuse either, because the situation was still unclear...
I was very anxious. Although I wanted to keep these inquiring customers occupied, the Spring Festival travel rush in Dali was making them very nervous. If they didn't get a definite answer from me, they would definitely go to other places to inquire... which would be a loss for me.
I really can't afford to delay any longer!
...
Around noon, Ye Zhi sent me a message expressing her concern. I told her in detail about my conversation with Cao Xue last night and the results. She didn't offer much comment, but simply asked me how confident I was.
I said, about 80%.
She said that the matter could basically be accomplished.
I asked her, "What is your basis for this?"
She replied that she had confidence in me.
...
In the afternoon, Dai Qiang, who was in Shanghai, also sent me a message with good news. He told me that their recreation department manager had been promoted to deputy general manager of the entire hotel, so he had also been promoted to assistant to the deputy general manager, and his salary had also increased to another level, about 2,000 yuan more than before. Benefits such as business trip allowances had also increased appropriately.
I did the math, and his current salary is about the same as when I was in Shanghai. It took me four years to achieve this, but he only took a few months.
If Shanghai is a lost paradise for us outsiders... then it is a feather guided by light.
He chose the right career and the right employment platform... I think with such a good opportunity, he will probably have an easier life than I did when I was in Shanghai. He is my cousin, and of course I am happy for him to have such a good future!
...
Before I knew it, it was night; I had prepared the deposit, but I hadn't received any message from Cao Xue... It was just a matter of communication. Although Cao Xue asked me to wait for him for two days, I felt that as long as there were no difficulties, this matter could be accomplished with just a few words. The fact that he hadn't come yet could only mean that something had gone wrong.
I am very anxious and worried.
Around ten o'clock, the sound of a motorcycle suddenly came from outside the alley. After it stopped, Cao Xiaobei led the way, followed by several other people wearing helmets and holding something that looked like a baseball bat.
After we met, Cao Xiaobei said to me with a cold face, "Our business isn't over yet. I, Cao Xiaobei, am a man of my word. Today I'm here to smash up your house."
After saying that, he turned to the people behind him and said, "Brothers, go in and smash everything, smash everything you can... If anything happens, I, Cao Xiaobei, will take care of it."
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