Chapter 391 Murong Feng’s Strange Call
There are no direct flights from Cebu to Upstate. Like last time, I went via Guangzhou. He Yun flew to Hong Kong and then back to Fuzhou.
His flight took off an hour before mine. When we parted, I transferred 10,000 RMB to him. He thanked me several times and then told me not to go through security yet. President Zheng would be here soon.
We waved goodbye.
Twenty minutes later, President Zheng and the driver arrived at the lobby.
I said, "Come on, President, let's take a photo together."
His driver took my phone and took several photos of us.
There was no place to sit, so we stood in a corner of the hall and talked.
Chairman Zheng said, "Cruz called me. When you get home, he'll choose Chinese New Year's Eve to transfer another $1.88 million to you. This isn't money from the family business; it's a personal gift from him."
When I heard this, I felt that Cruz must have discussed this with Chairman Zheng because he not only chose New Year's Eve, a memorable day, but also chose an auspicious number that Chinese people like.
"Please tell him I'm grateful for his kindness. I'm very satisfied."
"Listen to me, you must accept the money. He is so far away from you, and this is the only way for him to express his gratitude to you. Why not 1 million or 2 million?
He's now interested in Chinese culture. This was decided the day I suggested to him that Tang Man stay. He said that not only did he want to keep Tang Man, he also wanted to learn Chinese well and study Chinese medicine.
It's no use refusing. This isn't like sending a red envelope, which will be returned to me after 24 hours if I don't click on it.
"President, your concern for me is like that of a brother and a father. I really don't know how to repay you."
"There's a long way to go. If you cure Cruz, you'll be helping me repay him for his appreciation and support. Besides, the trade I do is closely related to his family business.
This time, I became closer to their entire family. You actually helped me.”
I was about to say something, but President Zheng patted my shoulder and joked, "Stop saying thank you so much. People are actually helping each other."
I nodded.
He patted my shoulder again. "There's an old Chinese saying: Even after a journey of a thousand miles, there will always be a farewell. Go through security."
"I have one more thing to say, I made some money this time, please don't tell anyone.
I've already told Tang Man. My wife and I have also agreed that I won't even tell my parents the true amount."
"You didn't even tell your parents the truth?"
I nodded. "Because they've had a pretty hard time before, and suddenly hearing this news, one of them has high blood pressure, and the other has a heart disease. Don't let them get so excited that they faint."
Chairman Zheng laughed heartily and said, "Don't show off your wealth; think carefully. When people get old, they worry every day. If you're not doing well, they worry about you. If you suddenly get better, they worry about you too."
However, you still have to reveal it slowly in the future, otherwise, if you suddenly want to buy a villa and a luxury car, they will also worry about where you can get so much money."
"You're more thoughtful."
We clasped our hands tightly together and shook them vigorously. After we released them, he stood there while I went through the security checkpoint and waved again.
I went through the VIP channel and entered the VIP room without having to queue for security check.
The first thing I did was post it on WeChat Moments. When I came out, I did it quietly because I wasn't sure. Only a few people knew about it.
Now that I'm going back, I have to post a message on WeChat Moments: I'm back upstate.
I wrote this paragraph:
I have been in the Philippines for three months and three days, studying, exploring, and communicating, and have received the care and love of many friends, including President Zheng and Dr. Liu. Today, I will depart for home.
Below are photos with Chairman Zheng, Liu Qiming, and Cruz, as well as photos of Bohol, Cebu, Manila, the airport lounge and other locations.
Click and send.
In less than a minute, replies came pouring in like a spring.
The most common type of message is: What did you visit and exchange in the Philippines?
The second category is those who are in the know. Their response is basically: Warmly welcome your return with honor.
There are too many jokes. For example:
Master, have you investigated all the industries?
I have some good wine and want to hear some romantic stories. When will you tell them?
Are you sure you still want to learn fortune-telling from the Filipinos?
I remember it clearly for three months and three days, but I didn't write a single word about studying English with a Filipino girl at night.
…
It made me laugh out loud.
The next type is to ask me to set a time to meet and welcome me.
At this time, the phone rang. It was an unfamiliar number.
I was stunned for a long time. According to my common sense, this is neither a Chinese number nor a Philippine number.
After hesitating for a long time, I didn't answer.
Then the number rang again.
What am I afraid of? This is an airport. Even a scammer can't get in. I swipe to answer the call, then wait for the other party to speak.
"Teacher Wan, I'm Murong Feng. You haven't boarded the plane yet, right?"
This person who disappeared for half a year left Boten in a hurry without even saying goodbye to me. I really have something against him.
Then she thought: since he called from an unfamiliar number, was there something hidden? So she said in a calm tone, "Murong, long time no see. I haven't boarded the plane yet."
"Teacher Wan, I'm truly ashamed to have left Boten without saying goodbye. Beth and I had a shady business deal. I was afraid of being implicated. I had no choice but to return to Thailand to hide.
I've been staying indoors for the past six months, keeping an eye on Beth's situation. I've sent several people to get information, but luckily she didn't implicate me. That's why I dared to call you."
He added: “I only dared to fight you because you were in the Philippines. Even after returning to China, I didn’t dare to fight you or send you WeChat messages.
I called you hastily this time because, firstly, I'm sorry and want to apologize. Secondly, I'll wait until it's more convenient for me to contact you next time. Please forgive me."
"I've given you advice before: stop playing with rocks, stop speculating and making big money, and get serious about doing business. I didn't say that lightly."
"I know, and I listened. But that business with Beth was done before I came upstate..."
"Okay, let's not talk any more. It's time to board the plane."
I hung up without hesitation. Actually, it wasn't even time to board the flight yet. Back when my fortune-telling skills were still rudimentary, I'd predicted he'd become incredibly wealthy.
Later, after Nanxi taught me, I became a little wary of him, so when he wanted to give me two million, I always found excuses to refuse.
I guess he and Beth must be doing some kind of "quick money" business. A person who started out with quick money is only interested in quick money.
After a while, the airport staff came and started boarding. Soon, the plane taxied, accelerated, and rushed into the blue sky.
In 3 hours and 10 minutes, I will arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport. My dear motherland, I am back.
I have written these three words, "Motherland," countless times while studying and writing. They are nothing but empty words and empty emotions.
Now, I have a deep feeling that my motherland is the place where I can understand, speak fluently, eat happily, and sleep soundly. It is my eternal root.
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