Chapter 23: Wine and Ears
Zhang Feng and Zhao Xianyu walked into a restaurant called Zhangting in the downtown area together. This hotel is located on Tingzhanglong Road and is a relatively good restaurant on Daokou Street. Zhang Feng walked in and asked the boss for a table of good food and wine.
The two drank tea and waited for the food and wine to be served. Zhang Feng enthusiastically poured wine for Zhao Xianyu and himself.
He picked up the wine glass and said respectfully to Zhao Xianyu: This first glass is for your meticulous help and care for my brother in the past. Without Brother Zhao, I would not be where I am now. After he finished speaking, they both drank it down.
Zhao Xianyu put down the cup and said: It's all in the past, the past is too painful to look back on!
"No matter what, I still want to thank you. As a human being, you can't forget your gratitude and your roots." Zhang Feng said while picking up food for Zhao Xianyu.
Zhao Xianyu didn't say anything after hearing this, but looked at Zhang Feng alertly and listened to Zhang Feng's words.
Zhang Feng continued: "For this second glass of wine, I punish myself with one drink. When Station Master Zhang was removed from the company, I didn't dare to say a fair word for Brother Zhao. Now I punish myself with one drink for my cowardice and cowardice.
"After he finished speaking, he picked up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp.
He put down his glass and continued: "I hate myself for not having the guts. If I had asked stationmaster Zhang for a favor, maybe..."
Zhao Xianyu interjected: "You can't get involved in this matter. It's useless even if you say it. There's no need to blame yourself." Zhao Xianyu said, with a trace of emotion on his face.
Zhang Feng pretended not to see it and said to himself: It's all brother's fault. Brother has no ability and can't help you. You must not blame brother.
Zhao Xianyu was moved and said: "Brother, how can I blame you? Come, let me have a drink with you."
The two of them finished their glasses of wine again.
Zhao Xianyu asked again: I wonder how my brother is doing now?
Zhang Feng pretended to be dissatisfied and said: What else can I do? It's just a matter of food and clothing. Compared with Brother Zhao, it's very different.
Zhao Xianyu then said, "But I heard that Zhang Zhongmin is very considerate to his subordinates. Why are you in such a mess?" He looked at Zhang Feng with mockery in his words.
Zhang Feng deliberately said: "Brother Zhao has no ability, which makes Brother Zhao laugh. As for Stationmaster Zhang's consideration and concern for his subordinates, they are just rumors. I don't know if you have heard that since you left, Ke Yiming, Chen Li
Ren and the reporter Ding Mingyi disappeared not long after, as if they had disappeared from the world, no one was seen alive, no body was found dead, it was very strange." After Zhang Feng finished speaking, he stared at Zhao Xianyu closely.
Zhao Xianyu answered: "How is it possible? Several living people are fine, how can they just disappear after saying that they don't see you? Is it possible that they ran away on their own?"
Zhang Feng asked: "They ran away. Does Brother Zhao know their whereabouts?" He deliberately emphasized the word "whereabouts" in his words.
Zhao Xianyu showed a trace of panic after hearing this, but then he calmed down and pretended to be funny and said: How could I know? You know that we have never had much contact with each other.
When Zhang Feng saw this, he understood immediately. He said angrily: "No matter what the reason, they disappeared anyway. After they disappeared, Station Master Zhang didn't mention a word about finding and revenge. He was so indifferent and so indifferent.
Everyone is very disappointed. Furthermore, Zhang Zhongmin is not only as timid as a mouse, but also headstrong. There is no benefit to be gained from following him. The brothers are full of complaints and live in poverty."
Zhao Xianyu stared at Zhang Feng closely, with confusion on his face.
Zhang Feng pretended to be very depressed and picked up the wine glass and said: "Brothers, life is hard now. It's not like when Stationmaster Chen was in office, you and I drank spicy food and lived happily and freely! Come, let's have another drink!
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"Come on!" The two of them drank all the wine in their glasses, and Zhang Feng added more wine.
Zhang Feng then complained: This picture of Zhongmin is really not interesting!
Zhao Xianyu interjected: "I have long seen that this person is not honest, not worthy of reliance and trust, and not worthy of brothers working hard and dying for him."
The two talked about speculation and toasted frequently. Soon Zhao Xianyu drank a little too much.
Zhang Feng complimented him again: "Brother Zhao had the foresight to leave Minnan Station decisively and in style when the station chief was replaced! So, when the brothers talk about it behind their backs, they are all envious."
After hearing this, Zhao Xianyu said with some pride: "I am like a good bird choosing a tree to roost in, and a wise minister choosing his master to do his work. If it doesn't work, I will hang out with you and me from now on. I guarantee that you will not have to worry about food and drink!"
Zhang Feng pretended to be excited, clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Brother Zhao. This is what I asked for. But, Brother Zhao, you have to let me know what we are doing?"
Zhao Xianyu said calmly: Brother, you really want to know, why don't you tell others what I said?
Zhang Feng also pretended to be drunk and said: "Don't worry, I promise to do it!"
Zhao Xianyu lowered his voice and said: I am now working as an errand under County Magistrate Dai Zhongming, doing big business?
"Big deal, what big deal?" Zhang Feng asked.
Zhao Xianyu picked up a glass of wine and drank it all and said, "Have you ever heard of smuggling Japanese goods? If you pull this thing over and pull that thing back, you can earn 1,000 yuan each time?"
"Ah, 1,000 yuan! This is my salary for a year. You are so amazing, brother, I admire you. Come on, brother, give me another tribute!"
"When you're drunk, you'll be drunk, and you won't be confused until you're halfway through your life. Come on, drink!"
When they were happy, they took the opportunity to drink a few more drinks, and Zhao Xianyu became a little drunk.
Zhang Feng asked with envy again: What big business does Brother Zhao do?
Zhao Xianyu paused for a moment, then breathed a breath of alcohol and said: "This is a secret. I can't tell you. You will know when the time comes. Don't ask now."
"Okay, brother, I won't ask anymore, but you can always tell me how often you do it!" Zhang Feng came over and asked again.
Zhao Xianyu said with some excitement: Well, I can tell you this, usually once a week. Today is Tuesday, and the day after tomorrow we will load the goods at the riverside dock, and transport them to Xiahe Road at one o'clock in the morning, unload the goods and then load them
Japanese goods have returned." Zhao Xianyu said mysteriously.
"It's so easy to make money, then I, I'll quit my job tomorrow and come to you, and follow Brother Zhao to make a fortune. His grandma's job, I won't do it anymore."
"No problem, let's do it together and show the man named Zhang." Zhao Xianyu boasted.
After the two finished drinking, Zhang Feng paid the bill and helped Zhao Xianyu out to the restaurant...
Zhang Feng returned to the station and quickly reported the situation to Zhang Zhongmin. Zhang Zhongmin patted Zhang Feng on the shoulder and said sincerely: Well done, brother. I would like to express my gratitude to you on behalf of the colleagues who have died!
Zhang Feng also said with emotion: "Sit down, please don't be polite. This is what I should do."
Zhang Zhongmin's expression became serious and he said: You must keep this matter secret and not disclose it to anyone. Revenge is a personal matter. I will arrange it myself. Don't get involved.
It's easy to get away. What I said, I hope to get your understanding and support.
Zhang Feng nodded excitedly.
Chapter completed!