Rebirth of Siheyuan starts in the 1980s

Chapter 494 The more you know, the more trouble you will have

Author: Tang Juyi

Chapter 494 The more you know, the more trouble you will have

As soon as Cao Zhiqiang said this, Uncle Lin immediately frowned.

But soon, Uncle Lin smiled: "In other words, you don't know what the other party sent?"

"That's not the case." Cao Zhiqiang, who was well prepared, replied.

"I asked him how the prepared things were and when they would be delivered.

He told me to rest assured at the time that he had everything I needed, and there was also a good product that we had not mentioned before, but that we would never refuse. I originally wanted to mention it next time, but this opportunity was rare, so I sent it first.

, and then collect the money.

Ah, that’s right! I almost forgot the most important thing.”

Cao Zhiqiang slapped his hand: "The other party also said that I should do whatever I want when I go back, and I must prepare the money. They said that the goods sent this time were a bit special, with a total of two billion US dollars, and there would be no counter-offering.

As an old rule, I must bring money with me next time I go to Japan. Someone will meet me and arrange how to pay."

Uncle Lin nodded: "If someone gives you the goods, you should pay the money, but do you still have to be responsible? Can someone else do it?"

After a pause, Uncle Lin said: "Don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't believe you, it's just that this matter is really big, and the risks involved may not be small. You have never received relevant training, nor are you in this field.

Man, if you continue, it may affect your safety.

Although we very much hope that this line will continue, we cannot ignore your personal safety.

So, is there any secret code between you and them? If so, can you tell me the secret code so that someone else can contact them, so that you can get away."

"What a coincidence, I actually said this." Cao Zhiqiang deliberately smiled bitterly, "Actually, after I met that person at the beach last night, I was a little scared, so I asked him if he could find another more professional person.

Yes, I don't want to get involved in this anymore.

But the other party said that he didn’t have any say in the matter, and that the transaction from above will only be with you, and can only be done through you. If you change people, all subsequent transactions will be stopped."

"Why is this?" Uncle Lin frowned and asked, "Why do I have to identify you?"

"That's what I asked at the time." Cao Zhiqiang spread his hands, "But the other party said that he didn't know why. He only knew that it was explained by his superiors, saying that as long as they left me as a matchmaker, they would rather not pay for it and all subsequent transactions would be void.

Then I asked again, what do you mean by this? Why do you have to let me, a person who knows nothing, get involved.

The other party said, don't ask, just do it. If it's irrelevant or I'm gone, then everything will be void.

Anyway, what he means is that all transactions must go through me. I can ask for an intermediary fee or not, but regardless of whether I need an intermediary fee or not, all transaction processes must go through a single line of contact with me. Anyone else will not be recognized.

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He also told me, let me tell you and other leaders that the cutting-edge technologies and products they have are not limited to these, and this is definitely not the last transaction.

Whether it is cutting-edge technology from Europe and the United States or from Su Lianlian, they can get it and deal with us at the best price.

However, I must protect myself and never be exposed, let alone get into trouble.

Once something happens to me or is exposed, they will cut off all contact, and this transaction line will never be considered again.

I asked again, if I have to do it, do I have any relatives working for you?

He told me that he didn't know, he was just a worker, but he told me not to think so much, saying that there were many situations like mine around the world.

However, he still introduced his speculation to me.

He said that for this kind of secretive organization, they first carefully search for an agent. Once an agent is selected, everything is a single-line and single-person contact. If there is a problem with this agent, then this line will be cut off decisively, and no more contact will be made.

Will not contact you.

In this case, since there is only one unilateral intermediary agent, there are basically no clues to dig into, so we can only act as an intermediary.

Once something happens to this intermediary, since the intermediary itself doesn’t know much about it and won’t be implicated too much, the organization’s security can be guaranteed to the greatest extent.”

"It makes sense." Uncle Lin nodded, "Choose an agent, and then only trade through the agent, because this agent doesn't know anything and is really secretive.

But if something happens to this agent, or he no longer wants to work, is it true that he can’t be replaced?”

"I've asked this before." Cao Zhiqiang shook his head, "I was told that it can't be done.

He said that secret transactions like this actually test the capabilities of the country and organization behind the agent.

If you can't protect an agent who can bring you huge benefits, then this country or organization is probably just like that, and it's not worth continuing to support."

"Support?" Uncle Lin narrowed his eyes and said, "Is that what the other party said? Or was it what you were thinking?"

"These are the exact words the other party said." Cao Zhiqiang said, "The words the other party said at that time were support."

"Haha, that's interesting." Uncle Lin smiled, "It seems that the person you traded with last night talked a lot."

"That's right." Cao Zhiqiang nodded, "This man is the most talkative person I have ever seen. He chatted with me for a long time before letting me go. I don't know if he did it on purpose or if he is just a talkative person.

, Anyway, I forced myself to write down what he said, and I’m just waiting to report it to you.”

Uncle Lin took a puff of cigarette and thought for a while before asking: "What accent does he speak with?"

"It's Mandarin, but it sounds a bit weird." Cao Zhiqiang frowned.

"What kind of weird method?" Uncle Lin asked.

Cao Zhiqiang frowned and said: "How should I put it, I feel a bit girly."

"A bit girly?" Uncle Lin asked doubtfully.

"Yes!" Cao Zhiqiang nodded, "For example, like this."

Speaking of this, Cao Zhiqiang cleared his throat and imitated the Taipu he had heard in his previous life: "Let me tell you frankly, do you really think this is a simple secret transaction? You are so naive. There is no such secret transaction in this world.

How can anyone ask for such a small amount of money? This is support, support!"

After talking about this piece of Taipei, Cao Zhiqiang stopped and said in Beijing movies again: "That's probably the taste. Do you think it's a mother or not? Hey, when I listened, I got goosebumps all over my body."

Uncle Lin narrowed his eyes and nodded: "Ah, then I probably know where the person you met last night is from."

Cao Zhiqiang pretended not to understand and asked: "Where?"

Uncle Lin pointed to the east: "Where else could it be? Over there on the bay island."

"Wandao?" Cao Zhiqiang immediately looked surprised.

Well, this paragraph was carefully designed by Cao Zhiqiang before, and he deliberately mentioned Taipu because he wanted Uncle Lin to think in this regard.

In fact, in 1983, at least in the north, not many people knew about Taipu.

Because during this period, Cantonese accents had become widely known along with Cantonese songs, but few people knew about Taipu.

Even though Teresa Teng's songs have become widely popular in mainland China, it is her songs that are popular, not her words.

Also, the Mandarin spoken during this period, also called Taipu, was actually not as simplistic as later generations, and it didn’t sound much different from Mandarin.

Taipu began to change into a girl. Later, with the development of the times, more and more Hokkien words were added, and then it began to change into a girl. This was mainly due to the addition of a lot of Hokkien accents, and with the development of the economy and the social environment.

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In fact, let alone Taiwanese, even the Mandarin in mainland China, the Mandarin in 1983, and the Mandarin in 2023 are actually slightly different and not exactly the same.

But no matter what, what Cao Zhiqiang said about Taipu is currently not mentioned in any place in the mainland except for Bay Island, so it is easy to guide him there.

Of course, Uncle Lin may not necessarily completely believe that this fictional character created by Cao Zhiqiang is from Wandao. After all, it is possible to deliberately speak like this to guide others, and it is very likely.

In addition, Cao Zhiqiang also deliberately emphasized the word "support", which can lead to more interpretations.

Thinking about it carefully, these things Cao Zhiqiang gave are simply not something that can be achieved in ordinary arms transactions.

If we talk about the Firepower Discoverer series of anti-infantry radars and aircraft engines, we might be able to buy them if we negotiate with the United States, but at most they will be more expensive and the conditions will be more stringent.

But it is absolutely impossible to buy a nationally important weapon like the Tu-160 supersonic bomber, let alone the accompanying cruise missile, which is a proper strategic weapon.

In other words, Cao Zhiqiang's words can make this matter appear fuller, more mysterious, and more confusing.

As long as Uncle Lin and others overinterpret it, then Cao Zhiqiang himself will be nothing.

Seemingly seeing Uncle Lin smoking and meditating, Cao Zhiqiang waited and then deliberately asked cautiously:

"Uncle Lin, if it's really just those radar trucks and those aero engines, even if they all come with technical information, I don't think there's any need to alert you to come here all night.

Also, their asking price suddenly increased so much, from the original 35 million to 2 billion. This is obviously a big deal.

But then I thought again, their goods have been delivered first, so there is no need to make trouble over this kind of thing, so maybe the problem lies in the so-called special goods, right?"

Uncle Lin blew out a puff of smoke and looked at Cao Zhiqiang: "Why, you are curious about what special goods they sent and want to ask what they sent, right?"

"Curiosity is curiosity." Cao Zhiqiang chuckled, "But if you are too sensitive, then don't tell me. It's fine if I don't know."

Uncle Lin nodded: "In other words, you don't know what the so-called 'special goods' they sent this time are, right?"

"Yes." Cao Zhiqiang nodded, "I drove away after chatting with the contact person. I don't know what happened next. Naturally, I don't know what the so-called extra special goods are. I only know that he

The price I was told at that time had changed, from the original 35 million to 2 billion.

In addition to your sudden overnight visit, I suspect there is something wrong with the things Najia sent, otherwise it would not be like this."

Uncle Lin smiled slightly: "Yes, there is a big problem with what they sent this time, but since they didn't tell you what it was, I won't tell you, lest you feel too much psychological pressure after knowing it.

, show off your flaws when you go out to do things.

It’s not like we haven’t told you all this time. When you have more experience and become more mature, we will find an opportunity to tell you the whole story.

Of course, if you insist on asking now, then I can tell you the truth now.

So, you make your own choice, should you listen to the truth now, or choose not to listen?"

"Then I won't listen anymore." Cao Zhiqiang said, "The more you know, the more trouble you will have."

"A very smart choice." Uncle Lin smiled and nodded.

Cao Zhiqiang scratched his head deliberately: "I am just being wise to protect myself, not that I am smart."

After a brief pause, Cao Zhiqiang took a deep breath: "By the way, Uncle Lin, I have a heartfelt request. I wonder if you can help?"

"Oh? I'm sorry?" Uncle Lin, who was deep in thought, looked at Cao Zhiqiang and said, "What's the matter? Tell me."

Cao Zhiqiang said: "That's right, although I am honored to be a secret transaction intermediary that is beneficial to the country, but this kind of thing is shady, and I can't just rely on this to make a living.

I also have my own dreams, my own plans, my own preferences, and of course my own things to do.”

Uncle Lin chuckled: "What do you want to say? Just say it directly. No need to beat around the bush."

Cao Zhiqiang chuckled, and then said seriously: "That's right, my inspection trip to Japan this time has actually achieved certain results.

For example, I signed an artist contract in Japan and contacted the president of a big club there. It is possible to take the opportunity to bring in a group of artists from Japan to come to China for exchanges, and it is also possible to introduce a group of advanced production lines from there.

But they also have many concerns. After all, the Huaxia Audio and Video Company where I work, the Hongguang Publishing House, and the Hongguang Machinery Factory are all state-owned enterprises.

The Japanese are very worried about our state-owned enterprises.

So, this is what I think. Judging from the current momentum, private companies will appear sooner or later.

Since it will happen sooner or later, it is better to show up early than to show up late, so let’s start with me.

Therefore, I hope that the country can introduce a policy to encourage private enterprises, and it might as well set the conditions a little higher at the beginning.

For example, the registered capital must be at least 500,000, and there are also restrictions such as urban household registration.

It’s best if you can do special things and study the others first, but first let me set up a private company in my own name.”

"First let you set up a private company in your own name?" Uncle Lin frowned, "What do you mean?"

Cao Zhiqiang said: "This is mainly to facilitate my cooperation and exchanges with foreign companies, especially cultural ones. They are very, how should I say, very wary of our state-owned enterprises.

Uncle Lin, you must understand my situation. In fact, for me, it makes no difference at all whether the company is private or state-owned.

But if I want to do business with foreigners, the difference is huge.

In particular, I already have certain contacts with the Japanese, so if I have a private company with a similar situation to theirs, it should dispel a lot of worries.

In addition, I also plan to set up branches in Japan and Xiangjiang. If it is a private company, it will probably be more acceptable.

And with the cover of a foreign company, it will be much easier for me to contact that mysterious organization in the future, don’t you think?"

"It makes sense." Uncle Lin nodded, "I will report your request to the relevant personnel. If there are no accidents, there should be no problem."

Cao Zhiqiang nodded: "It's best to do it quickly, handle special matters specially, and get it done within a week, so that I can directly go to Japan to discuss business with people in the name of the owner of a private company.

Also, since it involves foreign business, I hope that a number of foreign exchange indicators can be given to me, allowing me to use my own money to exchange for Japanese yen or US dollars according to the market price, and then use it to invest in a company in Japan.

Believe me, even without this secret transaction, my investment in the Japanese business this time will definitely make a profit and not a loss, and it will only cost me my personal income and nothing else. Do you think this is okay?"

Uncle Lin chuckled: "Well, I'm going back to Beijing soon, why don't you go back with me?

Then, after returning to Beijing, I will introduce someone to you, and you tell him all your thoughts, and I will put in a good word for you later. If nothing unexpected happens, there should be no big problem."

"Thank you so much." Cao Zhiqiang said excitedly, "Thank you for the leadership's support."

Uncle Lin smiled slightly: "You deserve this. After all, compared with your contribution, what you said is nothing."

Speaking of this, Uncle Lin stood up directly: "Okay, no more words, you have to pack up and get ready. In another hour at most, I will have someone call you, and then you come with me, and we will go back to Beijing directly.

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(End of chapter)