Looking at the harmonious scene of Chen Tao and Ling Tian eating, drinking and chatting below, Ling Yun felt a slight change in his heart, or he saw an opportunity for cooperation. It is precisely because of this keen adaptability that he has been able to maintain a stable position for more than ten years.
No one can challenge him as the number one person in the Southeast.
In his opinion, everything in the world is nothing more than "interest". Any cooperation, deception and betrayal are all caused by interests. Even the forces behind him are the same. The reason for suppressing Chen Tao is because he has not yet matured his wings and has to pay the minimum.
Get the highest benefit at the most cost.
But now it seems that if he wants to deal with Chen Tao, he will have to pay a heavy price and may not necessarily get benefits, so he has to consider another possibility and convert the current disadvantage into an advantage.
He even said that he saw the potential value behind Chen Tao. If he could cooperate with Chen Tao to a certain extent, it would not be a dream to get on the Chen family's mothership. By then, the southeast would truly be his Lingyun territory.
"Scheming deeply." This was Chen Tao's first feeling when he saw Ling Yun after following Ling Tianshan. Chen Tao had to sigh at the extremes of these two brothers. A man who was even his age without any scheming was still so innocent.
One of them is so deep. It seems that the word "Sollen Faced Buddha" is just a superficial appearance. Chen Tao will never believe that a man with such a hooked nose and deep eyes can have a compassionate heart, let alone one who can set the price of the club so outrageously.
A person will have the characteristics of a Buddha.
If we have to say that Ling Yun has some outlines of Buddha, it would be a pair of big droopy ears. Compared with Chen Tao's feeling, Ling Yun is more surprised, maybe what he feels in the camera is not so appropriate.
However, when he was face to face with Chen Tao at close range, he clearly felt that this young man was like an unsheathed sword. It seemed that as long as he was willing, anything in his way would be chopped into pieces.
"Sure enough, heroes come from young, take a seat and serve tea." Ling Yun rarely showed a smile that was uglier than crying. At this time, Chen Tao suddenly understood that it was the cold face. This smile was really scary.
As soon as Ling Yun said this, a waiter in the room politely left to serve tea, while Ling Tian stood beside Ling Yun seemingly unintentionally. This was a habit and a concern for his younger brother, no matter what
Regardless of the occasion, he would always protect his brother's safety.
"Thank you, Lord Buddha. I'm just making a living, not as good as you, old man." Although he had a bad impression of Ling Yun, he was so polite that Chen Tao felt that he couldn't lose his etiquette.
"It's so easy to just eat a living. If you were the only one living like this, then us old guys would probably starve." Ling Yun chuckled and pointedly said: "He Sanchun was anxious about this, but he didn't know
How many days can I, an old guy like me, eat this bowl of rice from Guangdong Province?"
"Lord Buddha is joking. Although I, Chen Tao, can be arrogant sometimes, I am not so arrogant that I don't know my own rights. Not to mention your old territory, I don't dare to take the initiative to fight with others even in Guangxi Province. I just want to protect myself."
City's industry, otherwise I won't fight back if the other party bullies me too much."
Although Chen Tao's heart is as high as the sky, he feels that showing weakness appropriately is also a necessary method. Only by letting the other party relax their vigilance towards you can you reduce troubles. Just because you are not afraid of something does not mean that it will not have negative consequences.
"Haha, after hearing what you said and thinking about what happened carefully, this is really what happened." Ling Yun smiled, or he was very satisfied with Chen Tao's attitude at this time. No matter how arrogant he was below,
But when I got to the top, I gave myself the respect I deserved.
Coupled with the change in mentality, the dual effect made the atmosphere of the meeting relax. When Chen Tao smiled and said nothing, he continued: "Being prepared for danger in times of peace is sometimes necessary. Just because you don't harm others does not mean that others
I won’t plot against you. Since your opponent has shown his fangs, you should eliminate him completely.”
Chen Tao did not expect that Ling Yun would mention He Sanchun's matter so directly, and at the same time he felt even more dangerous about him. Such a man did everything for his own benefit and had no bottom line at all.
Chen Tao just smiled and continued: "What Lord Buddha said makes sense, but my strength is limited. I just need to hold on to my one-third of an acre of land."
"Haha." When Ling Yun heard Chen Tao's words, he chuckled, then shook his head and said, "You are such a young man, you are so disrespectful. I have said something that speaks to my heart, but you are still hiding it from me."
Digging your heart out? After hearing this, Chen Tao felt funny. Maybe some people would believe Ling Yun's disguise, but Chen Tao was not that naive. He secretly cursed the old fox in his heart for telling lies and not even drafting the draft.
"Lord Buddha, you think highly of me. I really don't want to get too involved in the underground world. I think I have a future as my little official in the border area." Chen Tao blocked these words directly and expressed his own thoughts. That was him.
The purpose is officialdom, not the underground world.
Ling Yun became even more interested after hearing this. He was interested in the underground world, while Chen Tao was interested in the officialdom. As long as the operation was done without any conflict of interest, with his help and the background of the Chen family, this boy might be able to
go further.
Ling Yun even applied the concept of investment here. He regarded Chen Tao as a potential stock, and he planned to invest. He believed that in the end, his shares would definitely become more and more, and those so-called shares were Chen Tao's handle.
As long as Chen Tao gets higher in the officialdom, the greater the interest relationship between the two will be. If he truly can't live without the other, then he will even get more than the three giants and become a real underground king.
"Yes, civil servants do have a bright future, but they still need help and political performance, and I happen to be able to help you."
If you were a dandy with no background, or someone who was eager for political achievements, you might be grateful after hearing this, because this sentence means that you don’t need to think about political achievements, and you don’t even need to worry about things in the underground world.
Many people think that such things are great opportunities and gifts, but Chen Tao knows that such things will only become failures in the future. Maybe he can make progress in the short term, but if he really wants to reach a high position, he must not do this.
.
If there is a stain in politics, sometimes it will take a lifetime to clean it off, but if you want to enter a high position, you must not have such a stain.
"Thank you Lord Buddha for your kindness. I think it is better to rely on your own real efforts for some things. External forces can easily make people lazy." Chen Tao laughed and refused.
"You are still young. Some things are not as beautiful as you imagine. How many people have risen to the top through their own efforts?" Ling Yun did not want to give up this opportunity and continued to persuade.
Chen Tao did not comment, nor did he fall out with Ling Yun. He just shook his head and smiled: "Life is very short. Many things are not just chasing fame and fortune. Really doing good things for the people is the real foundation. When I get old, I suddenly look back and feel worthy.
My heart is enough."
"Boy, that's a good thing to say." Ling Tian couldn't help but cheer from the side after hearing Chen Tao's words, and his favorable impression of Chen Tao rose to another level.
Ling Yun sighed. He could see the determined attitude in Chen Tao's eyes. Although he felt a little disappointed, he did not show it. He just smiled lightly and said: "What you said is very good, but you just want to make it true."
It’s very difficult, I wish you success.”
Hearing Chen Tao's words of having a clear conscience, even Ling Yun had some resonance, but he knew that he would never be able to do it in this life, and he was in too deep. If he wanted to have a clear conscience, he could only go to hell.
From initial hostility to wanting to take advantage, to now admiration and appreciation, he then made what he thought was the wisest decision in the rest of his life. He stood up and faced Chen Tao and said very solemnly: "Chen Tao, you are very good.
Not bad and very sincere, if you need me, Ling Yun, just ask, I will do my best to handle it, and I will never get involved in any dispute of interest with you."
"I didn't expect that Buddha also has a true nature." At this time, Chen Tao saw the sincere old man who had torn away the disguise from Ling Yun's attitude in speaking. At this moment, he could clearly feel Ling Yun's sincerity.
At this moment, his view of Ling Yun changed, which also subverted Chen Tao's understanding of people. He did not expect that Ling Yun's coldness and cruelty were the real disguise. What is the reason for a person to develop such a two-level personality?
?What on earth did he go through?
"I just saw the shadow of myself when I was young. I was as naive as you back then, but I failed. I hope you can succeed." When Ling Yun said this, there was a little expectation in his eyes, as if he was going to
It was as if his persistence back then was passed on to Chen Tao.
Chen Tao didn't ask any more questions. He wanted to explore by himself. At the same time, he gave Ling Yun an advice or a guarantee: "Lord Buddha, give up some gray industries, and I will give you a real safe haven in the future."
If an ordinary reckless man or a short-sighted tycoon heard Chen Tao's words, he would definitely be dismissive and even think that this young man is crazy and boundless. But Ling Yun is not an ordinary person, and he knows that Chen Tao is not a man who talks big words.
Such a man's promise will definitely be true to his word.
"Okay, when you really grow up, I will go to your harbor." At this point, Ling Yun paused and then said: "If you want to completely solve this problem, you should try to get rid of the illegal channels in Huying Village."
Of course, Ling Yun didn't say it in a moment of excitement. At his level, he would not be excited in many cases. He also said this to test Chen Tao. If Chen Tao didn't dare to attack Hu Ying Village, then he couldn't make up his mind.
If Chen Tao really dares to start from Huying Village to completely cut off the smuggling trade somewhere and damage the entangled forces of all parties, he can really be safe and worry-free. Not to mention giving up some gray industries, even if he gives up all gray industries.
What's there to be afraid of?
"Haha, Lord Buddha has given me a difficult problem." Chen Tao laughed and stood up. When the smile stopped, he became extremely serious. He looked at Ling Yun with firm eyes and said, "I will prove myself."
Those who have this ability.”
"I look forward to your success." Ling Yun took the initiative to extend his hand at this time. He wanted to cheer up Chen Tao through a handshake. At the same time, he said: "I can collect any evidence you need. As long as you can win with one blow."
"With Lord Buddha's secret support, if I can't do it, I should find a teacup and drown myself." Chen Tao held Ling Yun's hand, joked, and laughed again.