After rebirth, I became a great master
Chapter 193: Win people’s hearts
Chapter 193: Win people’s hearts
Zhou Haoran continued, "Du Yuesheng was the leader of the Green Gang. His followers were very unhappy when they heard some unpleasant things. They sent many brothers over there to inquire about the situation and to threaten and intimidate people."
Qiao Suiqing said: "No one dares to say this."
"Yeah, they were frightened, and some even lost their lives." Zhou Haoran couldn't remember the specific story in the book, so he could only give a general idea. "It worked, but it was too expensive. Those Green Gang members worked for Boss Du, and they got paid. The most important thing was that Boss Du's reputation in his hometown was getting worse and worse, which affected his business development."
"What should I do?"
Qiao Suiqing vaguely understood the metaphors he had used before, such as "the United States" and "military spending."
Military power is very strong and can make people bow their heads and submit.
But behind his back he was cursed.
Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "Bribe! Spend lots of money!"
"Huh?" Qiao Suiqing realized something and widened his eyes. "What? Stupid?"
Zhou Haoran laughed angrily, "What are you thinking about? 'Bi', the 'bi' of 'coin'. 'Sa', a flat tongue sound, and he's the host!"
"puff!"
Qiao Suiqing couldn't help laughing and patted him a few times, thinking it was very funny.
Zhou Haoran said, "Later, Du Yuesheng sent people to renovate his old home... The Du residence is still preserved and can be visited. He also listened to advice and let go of his grudges. During festivals, he gave money, rice, flour, pork, and other things to his former fellow villagers. His reputation improved, and no one in his hometown said anything bad about him. With good feng shui, his career flourished."
"That's it..."
Qiao Suiqing seemed to understand something.
Zhou Haoran said, "Higher-level principles are always the same. Whether it's the international situation, the local situation, corporate management, or personal image, the operating logic is the same. It all depends on who is smarter and can choose the best and most efficient strategy."
Qiao Suiqing hesitated for a moment and whispered, "You mean the lavish spending? You mean the aid to African countries? They gave a lot of money. Many colleagues at work are very angry when they talk about it."
"It's normal for them to not understand since they are of low level. Du Yuesheng only changed his strategy towards his hometown after receiving guidance from an expert. He used to be very resentful towards his relatives back home."
Zhou Haoran didn't find this strange at all.
Qiao Suiqing said angrily, "You're the only one who understands?"
Zhou Haoran said, "Of course. No one understands the market better than me. Wages have been rising across the country in recent years. Why? It's not the kind of gratitude that mainstream propaganda suggests, but rather the unfastening of the shackles around our necks, allowing us to engage with the market."
"Oh."
Qiao Suiqing was confused.
Zhou Haoran knew she didn't quite understand, so he simply said, "The domestic market has opened up, so income has increased. If you want a higher income and a better life, you have to open up the international market. To open up the international market, you must gain more support internationally."
Qiao Suiqing followed his logic, "So you have to spend money to buy people's hearts."
Zhou Haoran said, "Many people complain that their salaries are so low, and the government gives all the money to outsiders. The logic of the market is so cruel. Only by giving money to outsiders can we open up a larger market. With a larger market, domestic wages can continue to rise. Moreover, giving money is not only for development, but also for keeping people quiet."
"seal?"
Qiao Suiqing felt a headache and didn't like such a big topic.
Zhou Haoran, however, spoke clearly and said with a smile, "Don't you feel that foreign countries are increasingly criticizing our country? When we were poor before, people didn't say anything. Now that things are getting better, all kinds of rumors are spreading. Whoever takes the money should shut up."
Qiao Suiqing, however, showed no interest. She covered his mouth and said angrily, "Okay, I know you know a lot, okay?"
Zhou Haoran finally regained his composure and said sternly, "I don't care about anything else, but you, me, and Dongfang, our hometowns are all still in the alley, and our parents are there. We have to take care of things back home!"
"It's just some gossip, just pretend you didn't hear it."
Qiao Suiqing had a bitter face.
On the one hand, I feel sorry for the money, and on the other hand, I don’t think giving my neighbors NTU color TVs will control their mouths.
“It must be solved!”
Zhou Haoran took an unquestionable attitude.
He has lived with Qingmei for so long that he has already made a definite judgment.
The rumors in the alley are all false.
It's all nonsense.
She died of taking sleeping pills in her previous life, most likely due to her career setbacks at the station and the poor relationship between her mother and daughter, which led to depression.
In his previous life, he had wanted to date her.
She didn't react at all.
Logically, it shouldn't have happened. Even if they weren't in a relationship, they grew up together as childhood sweethearts, and there's always a sibling bond. It shouldn't have been so cold. Now analyzing it, she must have been severely depressed at the time and had already isolated herself.
Zhou Haoran said in a deep voice: "Qingmei, I remember that you had a good relationship with Auntie before."
Qiao Suiqing bit her lip. "After work, we quarrel more and more. My brother..."
"It has nothing to do with Brother Sui Qiang. No matter how partial she is, you are still Auntie's biological daughter." Zhou Haoran didn't think it was about money. "The environment has a huge impact on people."
Qiao Suiqing was slightly startled, "What do you mean?"
Zhou Haoran said calmly, "There are so many rumors in the alley. Even I've heard them. They say you're hooking up with a big boss at work, and they also say you're hooking up with a rich guy outside."
Qiao Suiqing's face turned pale.
Zhou Haoran analyzed, "Auntie, if she stays in this kind of environment for a long time, she's bound to be affected. She'll eventually vent all her negative emotions on you. It's not Auntie's fault; it's the environment's fault. It's impossible to stay out of this mess if you're not in it."
Qiao Suiqing was speechless, tears welling up in his eyes.
Zhou Haoran said, "Aunt, I know. She has a sharp tongue but a kind heart. I remember it all. When I was little, my family was poor. Every time I went to school, she would give me a rice ball to put in my pocket. One for me, Dongfang, and Daqiang. It was made of rice, with vegetable leaves and lard. It was delicious."
Qiao Suiqing wiped his eyes and said "hmm".
Zhou Haoran narrowed his eyes, "Auntie asked you for money. She might have really heard something and thought you were rich." Qiao Suiqing raised his head and looked at the roof of the carport.
Staring blankly.
Thinking back to the arguments I had with my mother before, I seemed to understand everything.
"Haoran, I'm sleepy."
"Come."
Zhou Haoran opened his arms and held her in his arms.
Qiao Suiqing leaned in his arms and closed his eyes.
I couldn't help but let the tears fall silently.
……
Qiao Suiqing and Dongfang Lang were not optimistic about Zhou Haoran's plan.
Dongfang Lang bought a color TV, and in order to prevent others from being jealous, he gave them a big color TV as a gift.
If I buy a car, should I give them a car as well?
After buying a house, should I give them a house as well?
How can this make sense?
The human heart is an abyss, it is insatiable!
After the color TV was given away, they were able to say a few good words for a few days. But after a while, all kinds of irresponsible remarks started to emerge again. This has been a tradition for decades, how can it be changed at will?
This is the characteristic of Haigang Lane.
It's just like the old men in the courtyard houses of the capital, sitting together and bragging every day.
Zhou Haoran just asked them to be more active, to have more contact, and to appear more often.
Treat it as a PR show.
However, some people are different.
"Boy, come here."
Grandpa Zhang waved and called Zhou Haoran, who was washing up that morning, over.
Zhou Haoran helped him back to the house.
I thought you were going to talk about the Red Mansion Teahouse.
Unexpectedly, Grandpa Zhang pointed to the TV at home and said, "It's time to change it."
Zhou Haoran couldn't help but laugh, "Exchange it, I'll buy it for you! Grandpa, if your family needs anything, just tell me!"
Grandpa Zhang snorted, "I have a son, why do I need you to buy it?"
Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "A son is a son, and a grandson is a grandson."
Grandpa Zhang was amused by him. He supported his crippled legs and sat down with great difficulty. He asked in a deep voice, "What do you think about the color TV?"
Zhou Haoran said, "Rumors are spread in the alley every day. When I came back this time, my mother even asked me if Dongfang had found a female boss in her fifties... I was shocked."
Grandpa Zhang didn't care much about these things. "We're in a military housing estate here, so it's pretty good. In other alleys, neighbors quarrel all day long, using all sorts of nasty curse words."
Zhou Haoran said calmly, "The man is fine, but the woman was seriously hurt. I remember a few years ago, when Pretty Auntie came back and dressed quite elegantly, everyone started saying a lot of weird things. She never came to the alley again."
Grandpa Zhang laughed, "For the sake of the young girl, right?"
Zhou Haoran paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Grandpa Zhang, I remember there were 44 households in the alley before. Now many have moved away, leaving only 29."
“Those who are capable have all moved away.”
Grandpa Zhang nodded.
Zhou Haoran said, "But being close to home makes one feel homesick. This is a barrier that no one can avoid. Even if they can cut off contact with the alleys geographically, they still have an emotional connection."
Grandpa Zhang was stunned, staring at him with cloudy eyes, "You want to contact them?"
Zhou Haoran said bluntly: "Grandpa Zhang, didn't you ask me to work at the Red Mansion Teahouse? I have to unite all the forces I can. There are many officials in our alley who have left."
"Ah."
Grandpa Zhang took a deep breath.
I feel more and more that I have chosen the right person.
This alley belongs to the military area, and was originally populated by remnants of soldiers who went south to liberate the harbor.
They all came from the north.
They are mainly from eastern Shandong.
After Haigang's liberation, the need for political control naturally led to the need for northern cadres to take over the metropolis. Naturally, those promoted were primarily from the north. Consequently, for decades, a common saying in Haigang was that "Ludong cadres" were synonymous with leading cadres.
Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "I heard that Uncle Huai has a good career. Although he hasn't been back for many years, the relationship is always there. The old neighbors in this alley are living better and better. I guarantee he will be very happy too."
Grandpa Zhang was silent for a long time, as if he was asleep.
After a long while, he slowly opened his eyes.
"Six."
"What six?"
"Besides Zheng Xianhuai, there are five other people who are also pursuing official careers. They all came from our alley and are your uncles. I will introduce you to them later."
"No rush!" Zhou Haoran wasn't going to beg anyone, but with his current status, it was impossible for him to have an equal dialogue with people like Uncle Huai. "Let's talk about it in a year or two."
(End of this chapter)
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