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Chapter 1606 The Gap between Status and Identity
After everyone had a lukewarm chat with Zhou Bingkun for a while, Cao Debao, Qiao Chunyan and others noticed the change in Zhou Bingkun, and soon felt a little bored and asked to leave.

Youthful playmates will all grow up one day, and naturally encounter different stories, so estrangement and nostalgia are understandable.

But after everyone left the Zhou family, Cao Debao said sourly, "Chunyan, Guoqing, have you noticed that Zhou Bingkun has changed?"

"I discovered it! It seems that he is not close to us anymore." Xiao Guoqing and Sun Ganchao said with complicated expressions.

Qiao Chunyan, who was standing by, also said with a look of emotion, feeling that Zhou Bingkun was no longer the silly man she remembered. "I wonder how he's been doing outside these past two years?"

"It should be very good! But now that people have become rich, they look down on us." At this time, Cao Debao complained again in a low voice.

Sun Ganchao, who was standing by, said something sympathetic, but he himself felt uncomfortable in his heart, "Debao, don't think too much. Bingkun has been in the south for such a long time after all, so he must be a little estranged from us."

"What you said about catching up makes sense! Debao, stop imagining it."

Everyone grows up slowly as time goes by. Zhou Bingkun in the original drama has always lived in his own world, so he appears to be more and more passive and uncomfortable.

Although Zhou Bingkun had always been cautious and had never caused trouble, nor had he used his status as the eldest brother to show off, he was still imprisoned three times. The first time was for providing Feng Huacheng's poems to the Golden Land Magazine, the second time was for a fight with Luo Shibin, and the third time was for accidentally killing Luo Shibin. So it's really hard to describe the matter of fate.

Today, Zhou Bingkun has seen the real world. Looking back on his years in Jichun, he suddenly no longer feels as comfortable as before.

After Cao Debao and Qiao Chunyan left, Zhou Bingkun couldn't help but get intimate with Yu Hong. He had kept himself clean in Hong Kong Island over the years.

However, seeing Suning living a life of luxury and extravagance among the flowers every day, Zhou Bingkun would be lying if he said he was not envious. Which man doesn't want to live a life of luxury and extravagance?

While Zhou Bingkun and Yu Hong were passionately making out, Su Ning came to Director Huang's house alone. Unexpectedly, he was still the director of the street office after such a huge change.

I saw Suning came to the door carrying the dried seafood he brought back from Hong Kong Island, "Auntie, I'm back to visit you."

Director Huang's family was naturally very surprised at this moment. After all, Su Ning had suddenly disappeared. "Binzi, where have you been all these years?"

"Auntie, I went to Hong Kong Island in 1976 and got a Hong Kong Island ID card. Now I have changed my name to Suning." Suning smiled and explained to Director Huang.

Director Huang and his wife widened their eyes in shock. They hadn't expected this Su Ning to be so capable. "What? You actually went to Hong Kong Island? So how are you doing there now?"

"It's pretty good! The business atmosphere in Hong Kong Island is stronger, and I've already established my own company."

"I can't believe it! I haven't seen you for two years, and you've become a big boss."

"Not really! I recently heard that the country is going to change Bao'an from a county to a city next year, and they're also planning the Shekou Industrial Park, so I'm considering investing in and building a factory in Bao'an and Shekou."

"That's great! When policies allow, remember to come back to Jichun to invest!"

Then, Su Ning looked at Director Huang in front of him with a pointed look and said with a smile, "Of course! When I return to Jichun, I'll need Auntie to introduce some big leaders, otherwise I can't handle it alone as a businessman."

"Haha, Binzi, you are just a joker. I am just a street director. How could I know any big leader of Jichun?" Unfortunately, Director Huang did not respond to Suning's words out of fear. After all, now is not the era of "everything is about money" in the future.

Su Ning immediately understood what Director Huang meant, and then pointed to the dried seafood beside her and explained, "Auntie, these are local specialties from the south. They also include instructions for use. You must try them later."

"Good! Binzi, you're thoughtful."

"Then Auntie, it's getting late tonight, so I won't disturb your rest."

"Okay! Remember to come and visit often in the future."

Director Huang then escorted Su Ning out of the house. When he returned, he saw his wife examining the gifts. "Old Huang, Luo Shibin is doing quite well! These local specialties are all high-end goods like abalone and sea cucumbers."

"Oh! Fortunately, I didn't introduce Luo Shibin to my elder brother." However, Director Huang felt very fortunate at this time.

"What's wrong?" Director Huang's wife asked with some confusion.

"Humph! Luo Shibin is so troublesome, he will definitely cause trouble for my eldest brother."

Director Huang's wife smiled disapprovingly and said, "You're worrying too much! Recent policies have been changing dramatically. Who knows, one day Jichun might really need foreign investment."

Director Huang scoffed at her husband's words. This was probably the pride of all Northeasterners in this era. "Impossible! Jichun and the Northeast are both heavy industrial bases. How could they possibly introduce foreign investment? I think you're just delusional."

"Hey! That's just what I said! Besides, things are unpredictable, who can say for sure? Which of those ordinary factories nowadays is not simple? Take the Oriental Tractor Factory, for example. Doesn't it even have housing?"

"Oh! That's true! But these are not the issues we need to consider."

……

The next day, Zhou Bingkun prepared to visit Qu Xiuzhen and Ma Shouchang. He had seen and learned a lot in Hong Kong Island over the years, and understood the importance of personal connections. Of course, he was no longer as naive as before.

However, Zhou Bingkun still came to find Suning first. Now he has become accustomed to Suning as his backbone, and every decision made by Suning is very correct.

Zhou Bingkun looked at Zheng Juan, who was playing outside with her child, with a complicated expression, "Sister-in-law, is my brother Ning home?"

"Zhou Bingkun, right?" Zheng Juan looked at Zhou Bingkun with surprise, and then guessed Zhou Bingkun's identity.

"Yes! Sister-in-law, I'm Zhou Bingkun, Brother Ning's younger brother."

"He's sleeping in the house! I'll go and call him for you."

Zhou Bingkun quickly stopped Zheng Juan from calling Suning. He didn't want to disturb Suning's rest. "No need! How about I wait outside for a while?"

"It's okay! He should be almost asleep." However, Zheng Juan smiled and said indifferently.

"..."

Then Zheng Juan smiled nonchalantly and walked into the inner room. Not long after, Su Ning came out with sleepy eyes and dressed in clothes. "Kun'er, why did you come so early today?"

"Brother Ning, I want to visit Qu Xiuzhen and Ma Shouchang today." Zhou Bingkun then quickly looked at Su Ning in front of him and explained. "Okay! Have you had breakfast?" Su Ning nodded and looked at Zhou Bingkun in front of him and asked?
"have eaten!"

"Then wait for me for a while. I'll wash my face, brush my teeth and have breakfast first."

"it is good."

While eating breakfast, Su Ning looked at Zhou Bingkun in front of him and explained, "Kun'er, I actually went to see Director Huang of the street last night, but I found that she suddenly became much more distant. It seems that now is not a good time for us to invest in Jichun."

"Of course! Jichun and the Northeast are both heavy industrial bases, so they are naturally very cautious about reforms." However, the experienced Zhou Bingkun is no longer the Luxia Amon.

Then, Suning looked at the people in front of him and talked about another matter. Shui Ziliu has now established a firm foothold in Vladivostok. "I have arranged for Shui Ziliu to go to Mohe on the border. We plan to invest in a large freight yard and warehouse there. From now on, the goods our Kunlun Group sends to the Russians will no longer be limited to sea transportation."

“Isn’t it difficult to invest in a freight yard now?”

"Let's talk first! Shui Ziliu is now of Chinese descent, so sometimes it's very convenient to talk."

"..."

Then Suning went to the city government family compound with Zhou Bingkun, but it was still very troublesome to get in. He needed to call Ma Shouchang in advance to make an appointment.

After two years, Ma Shouchang and Qu Xiuzhen were both very sad to see Su Ning and Zhou Bingkun again, but the couple did not have the kind of materialistic attitude as Director Huang.

Ma Shouchang and Qu Xiuzhen were both quite shocked at this moment. Naturally, they also noticed the changes in Zhou Bingkun. "Bingkun, Luo Shibin, where have you been these past two years?"

Zhou Bingkun then looked at Ma Shouchang and Qu Xiuzhen and explained, "Uncle Ma, Secretary Qu, when I heard that my brother-in-law was in trouble, I was worried that the poem I provided would cause trouble, so I found Brother Binzi and wanted to hide away. Then we found a way to go to Hong Kong Island."

"What? Hong Kong Island? That's already outside the country?" Ma Shouchang and Qu Xiuzhen asked in shock with their eyes wide open.

"That's right! Now Brother Binzi and I have both obtained Hong Kong Island ID cards. We have also opened our own company in Hong Kong Island, and I am currently studying at the Island University of Hong Kong."

"Of course! I didn't expect you guys to have changed so much in the past two years."

At this time, Su Ning looked at Ma Shouchang and Qu Xiuzhen in front of him with a smile, "Leader Ma, Secretary Qu, you don't mind our current Hong Kong Island identities, right?"

"How could that be! We are naturally happy from the bottom of our hearts to see that you have all achieved success." Ma Shouchang shook his head and said disapprovingly.

"Thank you both elders for your favor."

Then Qu Xiuzhen looked at Su Ning and Zhou Bingkun meaningfully and asked, "Bingkun, Luo Shibin, what are your future development plans?"

This time, it was Suning who spoke up and introduced, "I heard that Bao'an will be upgraded from a county to a city next year, and that the Shekou Industrial Park will be established. It seems to be a major project invested and constructed by China Merchants Group, so we plan to invest and build a factory in the Shekou Industrial Park."

"Oh? What type of factory?" Ma Shouchang and Qu Xiuzhen looked at each other in surprise and asked.

"Electronics factory! We mainly produce electronic watches, tape recorders, and electronic components. We will also consider producing products like televisions, refrigerators, and washing machines in the future."

"Sure! I didn't expect you two to play such a big game."

"Not bad! The Kunlun Group that Bingkun and I founded in Hong Kong Island has set up businesses such as foreign trade, shipping, real estate, electronics, and home appliance manufacturing."

"Kunlun Group? It's an impressive name, but you've only been out there for two years. How do you have so much capital to run such a large industry?"

"Capital operations abroad are very unique. We were able to seek capital investment, and we happened to be spotted by an international investment bank called Tiandao Capital, which is how we developed to our current scale."

"Then it seems you are quite lucky."

Suning also mentioned the Mohe freight yard and warehouse project. "Next, our Kunlun Group is planning to build a large freight yard and warehouse in Mohe. In the future, our Kunlun Group's goods can be transported to the Russians by land."

"..." Ma Shouchang and Qu Xiuzhen were naturally shocked at this moment. They could also hear the specific meaning behind Su Ning's words. They looked at Su Ning and Zhou Bingkun meaningfully and smiled, saying, "Now that you have chosen another path, retired leaders like us can't help you at all. From now on, you will have to rely on yourselves."

"clear."

Su Ning really didn't have high expectations for the couple Ma Shouchang and Qu Xiuzhen. After all, in the original drama, their help to Zhou Bingkun was minimal, and they were always on guard against Zhou Bingkun and others who might plot against them.

Today, Suning has led Zhou Bingkun onto another path. Ma Shouchang and his wife, who have always been cautious, will naturally not be involved. The only thing Suning and Zhou Bingkun can do next is to take advantage of the power of others.

However, Suning disdains to use these unconventional means. He can build a business empire just by making money in an honest way. After all, his prophetic ability is no joke.

Then Su Ning and Zhou Bingkun sat at Ma Shouchang and his wife's house for a while, and then they took the initiative to say goodbye and leave. Maintaining some relationships is not so easy.

"Old Ma, do you think Luo Shibin and Zhou Bingkun coming here is what I want?"

"No! We can't help them at all right now. If they were developing in Jichun and Jiangliao, there might be a chance."

"Didn't Luo Shibin say they were going to invest in building a freight yard and warehouse in Mohe?"

"They just mentioned it casually, but they didn't ask us to do anything. Besides, this is not our area of responsibility."

"Humph! I'm afraid they'll use our name to bully others."

"Huh? That's possible! Next time they come, I'll find a chance to refuse them."

"Ah! I didn't expect that such a good kid like Zhou Bingkun was corrupted by Luo Shibin. He no longer has the original simplicity that he once had."

"..."

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(End of this chapter)