January 20, 1925, the 26th day of the twelfth lunar month, the Great Cold
Before eight o'clock in the morning, An Yi came to the store and found that all the employees were gathered in the store nervously. Even Manager Ou, who had asked for leave due to a cold, was sitting on a high chair by the back door, smoking. Uncle Jiu next to him said to
An Yi made a slight gesture and asked him to sit next to her. After that, he just drank tea and said nothing.
An Yi was deeply puzzled, and suddenly heard a few colleagues standing at the door shouting and getting confused. Soon they were standing respectfully on both sides of the door. Shopkeeper Chen left the cashier, strode out of the door, and bent
The waist welcomed the owner Ou Yaoting and his wife, Miss Ou and others into the store.
Miss Ou's little face turned red from the cold, like a cute apple, her big eyes looked so soft, bright and innocent, her straight little nose, her torn skin and her lovely pink lips made people admire her endlessly.
As soon as she entered the door, she looked around. When she saw An Yi and the two old men together, she immediately glared at him, her slightly raised lips looking willful and naughty.
Shopkeeper Chen coughed and everyone stood up straight. An Yi supported the sick Manager Ou and did not join the ranks of employees on the left and right rows. Instead, he took half a step forward and stood still.
Ou Yaoting said some words of gratitude to all the employees, and then together with his graceful and kind wife, he distributed year-end red envelopes to each employee. The twenty-six employees received the red envelopes and bent down to thank them one by one. Then they bowed to shopkeeper Chen and went back for their annual vacation.
, more than ten minutes later, there were only five or six people left in the store, including An Yi, who was supporting Manager Ou.
Mrs. Ou came to An Yi and looked at him carefully and kindly: "He is indeed a handsome boy, even more handsome than Shuisheng said, he looks like a scholar from a famous family, not bad, not bad!"
Ou Yaoting saw An Yi lowering his head in embarrassment and laughed: "Xiao Yi, take it, this is your share. You have performed very well in the past three months. You have been hardworking, honest and diligent, and have brought out two first-class people."
It’s amazing that a skilled apprentice can take charge of his own business! With such a big heart at such a young age, his future prospects are limitless!”
An Yi took the red envelope from Mrs. Ou with both hands and bowed deeply: "Thank you, Mrs.! Thank you, Mr.!"
"You're welcome. This is what you deserve. Well, after working hard for so long, it's time to go home and rest. We won't start work until the eighth day of the Lunar New Year. Don't be anxious. I heard that you never know how to take a break while working."
Mrs. Ou warned kindly.
"Thank you, madam!" An Yi bowed again and turned to leave.
"Xiao Yi, wait!"
Ou Yaoting took a step forward and walked a little further into the store, obviously not wanting anyone to hear what he said: "Xiao Yi, today I will leave Guangzhou for Hong Kong. I plan to set up the company's headquarters there. Several firms in Guangzhou will be headed by shopkeeper Chen."
If you are in charge, if you have the opportunity, you can help him solve problems more. I know you have this ability. Although others think you are young, I can see that you have great potential. You have your own unique views on management and you are meticulous and strive for perfection.
It's very rare, so I want you to practice hard for a few years first, and many important responsibilities will eventually fall on your shoulders."
An Yi said anxiously: "No, no! Sir, thank you. I'm not as good as he said. I just did my job well."
Ou Yaoting laughed: "Okay, I won't be rambling, but there is one more thing you have to listen to. The Shui Sheng family will also go to Hong Kong with me to settle down. Originally, I wanted Uncle Jiu to move in with him, but he couldn't bear it.
After leaving Guangzhou, you will take care of his old man for me in the future. After Shuisheng left, the business office will have no driver. During this period, you have helped a lot with driving and delivering goods. You will need to take on the responsibility of driving in the future. I will guide your two when you have time.
I am an apprentice. Although they are now skilled, they are far from your unique vision and rich experience. You have paid so much attention to these things for me."
"Don't worry, sir, I will try my best." An Yi solemnly agreed.
Ou Yaoting nodded happily: "Very good! But you should pay more attention to the current situation. Chen Jiongming is about to call. Pay attention to your own safety. Maybe you have also heard that Uncle Jiu said that I was the vice president of the business group. Chen Jiongming is right
I support the National Government and hate it to the core, so I have to leave Guangzhou for a while, and I will leave it to you and my fellow workers at home."
"clear!"
An Yi bowed to Uncle Jiu and Manager Ou to say goodbye, without even seeing the jealous eyes of shopkeeper Chen on the other side.
An Yi walked to the door and was about to step down the steps when a crisp voice suddenly sounded: "Stop! Why are you so rude?"
An Yi turned around helplessly and smiled at Miss Ou who walked up to him: "I forgot to say goodbye to you, I'm sorry! I wish you a happy New Year!"
"Hmph! Tell me, how did you meet my senior sister Huishu?" Miss Ou stared at him bitterly.
The fragrance of virginity penetrated An Yi's heart. He felt his heart beating faster and could not control himself. He stuttered and replied: "It was last time...it was at noon on the day you were on vacation. Miss Jin Huishu and my gang of Huangpu brothers were together.
I only became familiar with it when I got up and ate."
"It's a good thing you didn't lie."
Miss Ou nodded and then tightened her face: "Also, why didn't you invite me to go with you that day? Don't you know there are so many outstanding students in Huangpu that I want to know?"
An Yi cried out in pain: "Auntie, when did you tell my little brother about this? How dare I harass you if you don't tell me? If others misunderstand that I have a crush on you, it would be strange if your father didn't throw me into the Pearl River!
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"puff--"
Miss Ou couldn't help laughing: "You're a smooth-tongued guy with dirty eyes! Huh! You know that my father values you so much, but you still talk nonsense to see if I don't tell my father. Forget it, I'll spare you once, but if I'm in the mood
If it’s good, I’ll write to you from Hong Kong, and you must reply, otherwise I’ll ask dad to fire you and let you wander!”
"Okay! As soon as I receive your letter, I will reply immediately, okay, aunt? It's cold outside, so take off your coat again. Don't get a runny nose in Hong Kong." An Yi joked seriously.
Miss Ou was furious and hit An Yi. Unexpectedly, An Yi didn't dodge at all and took the punch hard.
This punch hit An Yi right on the shoulder blade, causing Miss Ou to cover her hand with pain and cursed: "You damn thing, you wear so little, it hurts me to death..."
An Yi walked down the steps without looking back, turned to the left sidewalk and walked a few steps before he was grabbed by Shui Sheng, who had been waiting for a long time: "Xiao Yi, wait a minute, I want to tell you something."
"Shui Sheng, what's the matter?" An Yi never treats people he doesn't approve of like brothers.
Shui Sheng was used to it and didn't care: "I'm telling you, you should pay more attention to shopkeeper Chen in the future. If you can't afford to offend him, you can hide away. He is my wife's brother-in-law, and now he is in charge of the eight major business houses of the Ou family in Guangzhou City. He is in great power.
, it was he who asked the master to let you drive the truck last night, it was very insidious!"
"Shui Sheng, why are you telling me this?" An Yi looked at Shui Sheng in confusion: "Besides, what's wrong with driving? Isn't it okay to do more things when you have time?"
Shuisheng shook his head anxiously: "I know you are an upright person. In fact, I am very grateful to you, you know? Do you know that you are upright and loyal? You have helped me He Shuisheng a lot, remember? So I regard you as my brother!"
Oops, you are still young and do not understand the insidiousness of the shopping mall. Chen Siyan has long been filled with resentment after hearing the master praise you all the time. He has been working with the master for nearly ten years and he has not praised you as much as the master, so he is jealous. Do you understand?
Another one, Chen Jiongming's 100,000-strong army is about to counterattack. How can there be no sound of gunfire from the counties and towns in the suburbs of Guangzhou? Bullets don't have long eyes. What if one day he has a grudge and arranges for you to die? Brother, you are a real person.
, but you can’t help but be careful... No more, the master is coming out, remember my words, Xiaoyi, remember! Do you hear me?"
Seeing Shuisheng hurried to the door and stood outside the second car, An Yi sighed, lowered his head and left. Suddenly he realized that he still had a thin red envelope in his hand. He folded it and put it in the inner bag without even thinking about it. He was worried.
I walked alone along the sidewalk near the river embankment.
Outside the police box not far away, Lu Kun, a sharp-eyed young policeman, saw An Yi walking slowly alone. He immediately ran into the police box and rang the phone. After a brief report, he immediately ran out and called another clerk in a low voice.
Whispered a few words.
An Yi didn't pay attention when he reached the police box. He just lowered his head and walked forward. Lu Kun stepped forward to block An Yi's path and greeted him with a smile. An Yi responded politely, asking about brother Li Tiekui's current situation and asked if he would go back for the New Year holiday.
?After chatting for nearly ten minutes, An Yi was about to say goodbye and leave. Unexpectedly, Lu Kun kept asking questions enthusiastically. Another young policeman was also watching with a smile. An Yi had to hold back and answer one by one about his recent life situation.
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A black American Dodge car slowly stopped on the sidewalk of the police box. An Yi was surprised when Lu and Kun stood at attention and saluted. Then he turned around and saw at a glance that Deputy Director Gong, who was dignified and beautiful in a black coat, had already gotten out of the car.
The car came towards me with a big smile:
"But now that I have found you, I will call you Xiaoyi. Do you agree?"
An Yi bowed slightly politely: "Of course, you are older than me."
Deputy Director Gong laughed heartily and happily: "You are so interesting... I was too busy when I came back and couldn't find you twice. Later I found out that you were in 'Taichang' and I felt relieved. No, there is someone there today."
I came here all the time."
An Yi immediately understood why Lu Kun and another young policeman kept him for so long, and kept talking nonsense. Lu Kun saw An Yi's reproachful eyes and smiled sheepishly, but An Yi didn't bother him.
Method.
"Xiaoyi, how about coming to my office? I haven't thanked you properly yet." Deputy Director Gong asked kindly.
An Yi shook his head: "How can I help? It would be better if I didn't help. The more I help, the harder it will be, and you will almost be delayed."
Director Gong was stunned and became very interested in An Yi: "Well, no matter what, you helped me. Sister, I will also do you a favor today. Don't you live in the Qin Family Courtyard on Chaoxing Street? Until now.
You don’t have an identity certificate, right? Besides, you get along well with the proud people in Huangpu. How about I take it upon myself to help you register a household in Guangzhou?"
An Yi was shocked: "You...you know everything?"
"I not only know your life, but also your work. You have a unique skill in repairing machinery. Your boss, Mr. Ou Yaoting, is full of praise every time he mentions you, saying that you are the only genius he has ever seen in his life. This is how we get to know you."
The other side." Deputy Director Gong smiled meaningfully: "Well, if you are willing to let me do this for you, just get in the car. It won't delay you long."
An Yi thought for a while and nodded, then followed Deputy Director Gong to the car, thinking to himself that I really met an agent...