Cross-border surveillance

After pondering for a moment, Mr. Luo patted his thigh and said in confusion: "His grandma, it's really hard for a penny to stump a heroic man!"

Hearing this, Tao An couldn't even laugh or cry. Seeing how worried the old man was, he even started swearing.

Actually, as Mr. Luo himself, in a sense he can say that he lacks nothing but money. This is not contradictory, because people of this generation have their own principles.

Exactly like this, the problem is awkward here. Tao An's Ningshen Incense has to be sold for money, but he has no money. What should he do?

He was not happy to let Tao An give it to him for free. It didn't matter to that extent, and he wouldn't accept other people's things easily, especially valuable things, but the key point was that he couldn't pay for it.

Of course, it doesn't mean that he can't afford it. The key is that if he needs to use it every day, it will be a bottomless pit.

You can't spend all your money to build a coffin just to sleep peacefully for a while.

In fact, as long as he is willing and relaxes a little, Tao An doesn't mind giving him some. However, it will not be involved clearly. Again, it has nothing to do with it, and a person like him will not owe money easily. People are merciful, and if he reveals his words a little bit, someone will definitely send Ningshenxiang to him, but he has his own principles and will not do that...

After thinking about it, something moved in his mind, and he simply said: "Xiao Tao, I am really greedy for your fragrance. After experiencing it last night, it has no effect. I guess whether I can sleep well in the future depends on this, it is better than sleeping pills." It works, and I feel refreshed and full of energy the next day, unlike taking sleeping pills, which makes me feel sluggish the next day. But if you ask me to pay for it, I can’t afford it. I’m not saying that your price is too expensive. This is my personal experience. In hindsight, the price is really not expensive, and it’s a good idea. You don’t know that some so-called health shots can easily cost tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands... Why am I telling you this? What I mean is , how about I trade something with you? What do you like?"

"Ah?" Tao An didn't react for a moment.

As you were talking, you were ready to exchange something with me. You, old man, have turned a corner too far.

Although this was his second contact with Mr. Luo, Tao An was not stupid. From some clues, he could tell that this seemingly kind-hearted old man must have a good background. He had no money, but he was greedy and wanted to take things. But the question is, can such a person easily take his things? Don't worry about what state of mind he is in. What will others think when they find out? A little carelessness will trigger a series of chain reactions, whether good or bad, God knows.

Seeing this, Mr. Luo thought to himself and said, "Do you like drinking? I have some good old wine there, but it's useless if I keep it. Why don't I give it to you in exchange for fragrance? I won't take advantage of you, but you don't suffer a loss either. We'll use that wine Just calculate it according to the market price, what do you think?"

"Well, Mr. Luo, this junior does drink some wine, but not this one. No matter how good your wine is, it will be wasted on me. I can't taste it, so forget it." Tao An shook his head and said.

Mr. Luo thought it right, nodded and said: "Yes, you young people like beer, red wine, cocktails and so on. Those wines are really spoiled by you. How about antiques, calligraphy and paintings? I have some, but that's not good. You young people People are impetuous and can't appreciate it. Who can show it to them as a display? I would still feel bad if it were sold. Or what if the old man is too old for Ganoderma lucidum? Still not good, you guy is in great shape, there is no need for it at all. ..., his grandma has a headache, what do you want to do?"

He talked about some exchange methods on his own, but they were all rejected by himself, and finally kicked the ball to Tao An.

In fact, it's not that there are no better ways, but those methods are not suitable. After all, the two of them only meet twice, not for that reason, but it is not possible to solve it with the most primitive money at the moment. Mr. Luo has no money.

His lack of money means that he can't light a piece of Ningshen Incense worth 16888 every day. It's not that he can't afford it. If he really does that, he will probably lose his insurance during the festival...

After pondering for a moment, Tao An had an idea and thought: "Mr. Luo, let me analyze it for you. The problem is actually not as complicated as you think!"

"Tell me about it." The old man became interested. If Tao An could solve the problem he was struggling with, why would he bother to do it?

Then Tao An said: "Mr. Luo, after you experience the fragrance, it is actually to help you sleep, right?"

"That's right!"

"Then, you think my current price is too expensive, and you can't afford to let the younger generation lower the price or even give it away for free, so you can't experience it for a long time, am I right?"

"Can you please just tell me the important point?"

Still impatient, Tao An didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Okay, I mean, your boss doesn't have to be so entangled. Look, if it's just to help you sleep, you don't need to light up one bottle of Ningshen Incense every day. In fact, It only takes a small section, one-tenth or one-twentieth, burning for a few minutes, and you will be able to sleep peacefully in the process. In this way, you can save one incense, which is enough for ten and a half days. It’s only two incense sticks a month, so this will greatly reduce your stress, right?”

"Hey, you kid thinks so fast. Why didn't I think of it? There's no need to be so entangled. Don't tell me, with your reminder, it seems that I really...well, I still can't afford it, again. , My monthly pension is not enough to buy half a stick, how can I still live my life?" Mr. Luo's eyes lit up at first, and then he looked sad.

At this point, he actually solved the problem by asking the juniors for help, but he didn't want to cause trouble to the juniors. Once he opened his mouth, it might not be a matter of money.

Tao An smiled and continued: "Don't worry, I'm not finished here yet."

After a pause, he then said: "Then, don't you still want to help those old guys solve their sleep problems? This is how I figured it out. You gather those old guys who have poor sleep quality, and we all work together in a relatively Lighting a small section of incense in a sealed room will solve the problem for everyone’s sleep, and the cost will be shared equally by everyone, so no one will have to spend much. Isn’t this problem solved?”

"Yes, according to you, two incense a month is enough. It's called Ningshen incense, right? It's worthy of its name. Then, find a few old guys to share it evenly. Everyone can afford it, and the sleeping problem is solved. , As for who wants to enjoy it alone, then just pay by yourself, there are a few old people who are not short of money." Hearing this, Mr. Luo suddenly clapped his thighs and relaxed his brows.

Tao An also breathed a sigh of relief. It was really difficult for him to come up with this non-solution. He had no choice. He gave it away and didn't want it. He had no money to pay, so he had to compromise.

As for how others discuss it, that's not Tao An's business.

Probably because he has experienced more, Mr. Luo thought more, and then he looked at Tao An with a smile but not a smile and said: "You kid, don't you want to kill all our old guys with just a stick of incense? Let me tell you, there is no way, it’s a fair deal, we spend the money, our old bones are going to be buried in the ground, you can’t even think about getting any benefits, don’t even think about it.”

He couldn't help Tao An with just one sentence, and he immediately called Tianqu, dumbfounded and said: "How pitiful, Mr. Luo, this junior has never even thought about this. I don't even know who you are, old man."

"That's good. We met by chance. Don't ask around. You might make yourself a mess. You should understand. Anyway, you just treat me like a retired old fisherman with nothing to do. In fact, I am. Damn it. , people are getting old." As he spoke, Mr. Luo became depressed again.

This era is no longer their era. Everything in the past is in the past. The country is peaceful and the people are safe. They have also disbanded their troops and returned to the fields to take care of themselves. No matter how the wind and rain change, it is no longer their business...

Shaking his head, his emotions came and went quickly. He turned to look at Tao An impatiently and said, "How much Ningshen Incense do you still have in your hand? I'll pay for it now. As long as it's not too outrageous, I can still afford it." I got it, and then I showed it off to those old guys and extorted a lot of money from them when they got greedy. Thinking about it makes me so happy, I’m happier than catching a thirty-pound fish.”

This can be regarded as one of the few fun for the elderly. At their age, there are probably not many old friends who can still be like this. One day there may be no one. Old friends are like leaves falling in the wind, gradually withering away. Naturally, you should try your best while you are alive. Be happier.

"Mr. Luo, this junior is here to do business in Hangzhou. He didn't bring much. There are more than ten in total. I'll give you ten more. If you have more, you'll have to go back to your hometown to pick them up and then mail them over." Tao An thought for a moment and said truthfully.

But Mr. Luo twitched the corner of his mouth and said: "You think too highly of me. I can't eat ten sticks, just five. You go and get them for me. I'll wait for you here. I've also got the money ready. That's right." , don’t you have some kind of online store? Don’t bother me so much in the future. The prices are the same anyway. We will place orders directly in your online store in the future to save you the trouble.”

"Okay." Tao An had no objection.

Even from a personal perspective, Tao An is just a commoner now. After vaguely realizing that Mr. Luo is not simple, he doesn't want to deal with such a person. Although it is nothing, once people with sensitive identities come into contact, other people will be affected. If people don't look at it this way, they may get caught up in some unexpected events for no apparent reason.

Some circles are not easy to get involved in. If you are not good enough, you will only find trouble if you join them hastily. On the other hand, when you are good enough, many things will come naturally.

At this moment, Tao An's cell phone rang at an inappropriate time. He gave Mr. Luo an apologetic look, and then took out his cell phone with the other's indifferent expression. It turned out to be Zheng Jin'en calling.

"It's okay, just take it and don't worry about me."

Originally, Tao An didn't intend to answer the call, but Mr. Luo said so, so he still answered it, stood up slightly and walked to the side.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Tao An, I'm interrupting you again. You haven't answered my calls many times before, but are you busy?" As soon as the call was connected, Zheng Jinen's voice sounded from the other side.

The scene of the stick man bowing came to mind again. Tao An didn't want to talk to him, so he curled his lips and said, "Mr. Zheng, since you know I'm busy, why bother answering phone calls after phone calls? I think I made it clear yesterday, I have no intention of cooperating or producing formulas, so if there are no other matters, please don’t affect my life. Have I made it clear enough? Enough is enough, everyone is good, there is no need to make everyone look bad.”

This guy is so rude. I have already humbled myself so much, but he still said coldly to me. If my Ningshenxiang formula was not still in your hands, people like you wouldn't even have the qualifications to talk to me!

Zheng Jinen on the other end of the phone cursed in his heart, but his tone remained extremely respectful: "Mr. Tao, I am deeply sorry for the inconvenience caused to you, but I am really contacting you with sincerity and ask you to give me If there is an opportunity, I will definitely be able to offer you a price you are satisfied with and seek an opportunity to cooperate with you. It is a win-win cooperation and benefits both of us. I ask you again to give me this opportunity."

Hearing this, Tao An couldn't help but admire him. Even though he didn't know who Zheng Jinen was, with his determination to beg for nothing, he must be someone who was doing big things.

Of course, once such a person becomes angry, he is likely to go to extremes!

With his thoughts flickering, Tao An planned to cut through the mess quickly and said bluntly: "No need, the matter is over, I think I have made it very clear, Mr. Zheng does not need to say more, just leave it like this, I still have something to do..."

Without waiting for him to hang up the phone, Zheng Jinen on the other end hurriedly said: "Mr. Tao, wait a moment, I am really contacting you with utmost sincerity. You are in Hangzhou now, right? I have already arrived in Hangzhou, please tell me Address, I will go directly to you, or I can book a place and wait for Mr. Tao to come. We can sit down and have a good chat, and we will definitely reach a consensus."

Hearing what he said, Tao An immediately frowned slightly and said in a cold voice: "Mr. Zheng is really powerful. Are you investigating me? Can I think that your actions have threatened me?"

"Mr. Tao, please don't get me wrong. I just sincerely want to cooperate with you, so I have some connections to understand your movements. I have absolutely no other intentions. I just ask you to give me a chance to sit down and talk. Please." The other side also heard that Tao An's tone was wrong and quickly explained.

However, it was already too late. Tao An said coldly: "Sorry, I am offended by your actions, and I have never had the idea of ​​​​cooperating or even selling the formula, so so be it."

After speaking, Tao An hung up the phone directly and even blocked the other party. It is useless for such a person to talk too much.

Tao An's eyes flashed as he hung up the phone. The guy actually found out that he was in Hangzhou and chased him. It seemed that he would not give up until he achieved his goal.

These are all secondary. The most important thing is that he has already reached this point. It is difficult to say whether he will make any drastic move.

On the surface, Tao An is not afraid of any tricks by the other party. After all, his Ningshenxiang procedures are legal and open to operate, and in the domestic stable environment, the other party does not dare to do anything blatantly, but he is afraid that the other party will engage in some dirty measurement!

It is said that one's own family knows one's own affairs. Although it is difficult to sell Ningshenxiang in Tao An's hands, he can only slightly imagine the terrifying benefits that this thing can produce once it falls into the hands of capitalists. In the face of huge benefits, it is very difficult to sell it. It's easy to make people lose their minds.

And once a person loses his mind, he can do anything except mathematics...

Tao An didn't know who Zheng Jinen was. What he could do depended on the person's identity and energy. But seeing the other person's attitude, Tao An had to pay attention. Don't let anything happen by then. Problems and regrets.

But then again, Tao An is just an ordinary citizen now. Even though he has been practicing martial arts from another world for several months, he has no actual combat experience in terms of force value. What is the use of a powerful society?

The little Yakuza is still the little Yakuza. When it reaches a certain level, there are only five blood-spattered steps left for all living beings to be equal...

Just when Tao An was uncertain, the bored old Luo asked curiously: "Xiao Tao, are you in a bad mood?"

"It's okay," Tao An calmed down and said with a smile. The two parties were not familiar with each other, so there was no need to tell the old man this kind of thing.

Nodding, Mr. Luo said indifferently: "Well, go and get five Ningshen incense sticks. I'll need them later. I'm still waiting to show off. When the time comes, we'll pay and deliver the goods, right?" "Although it is a private transaction, you are selling it online. Remember to file taxes. Young people should not make mistakes."

"Thank you, Mr. Luo, for reminding me. If I know this, I will go and get the incense for you." Tao An really listened, nodded, and left for the time being to get the incense.

Here Mr. Luo also took out his mobile phone and made a call, but he asked his wife in a low voice for tens of thousands of dollars for urgent needs. He didn't tell the reason and they wouldn't give it to him. He had no choice but to tell the truth and said it was for money. The one who bought incense was the one who had a good night's sleep last night. But when he said this, his wife was more active than him and said that he would allocate funds immediately. Over the years, he had been fed up with his snoring and his occasional startling behavior.

For a family like his, money is not so tight. Youdao should spend the money you need...

After hanging up the phone, Luo Laoxin said, "If I had known this, why would I be so humble? Don't tell me, I lit incense and went to bed last night. It was a rare good sleep for the couple in more than ten years. Even the younger generation praised me in the morning." Both smell good.

When I think about Mr. Luo, I feel heartache. He ordered a whole bottle last night and it was all wasted while he was asleep.

"Xiba, how dare this guy hang up on me? It's so rude. Am I not sincere enough? You said that there is no idea of ​​​​cooperating to sell, it is just waiting for a price. There is nothing in the world that cannot be If it can be solved with money, then it is because there is not enough money!”

In an online hailing car driving out of the airport, Zheng Jinen cursed loudly while holding the hung up phone, his whole body shaking with anger.

He didn't understand why the attitude of begging and groveling in the past didn't work well with Tao An? Don't all Chinese people like to be praised? Once they are flattered, they can talk about anything, even if they feel depressed, they will not express it.

Zheng Jinen spoke in Bangzi language, which the driver couldn't understand, but he could tell that he was in a bad mood at the moment. He thought to himself that the stickman didn't know what was going on. Could it be that the stickman was generally too small to satisfy his wife and was disliked?

Zheng Jinen didn't know that the driver was poking at the sore spots of most stick people. After losing his temper, he took a deep breath and dialed Tao An's number again. The result was that he was on a call, and he immediately realized that he had been blocked. Then his face also turned dark, as dark as the bottom of a pot.

At the same time, his heart was bleeding. He discovered the Ningshenxiang. Once he got the formula, he would be rich and powerful. It would be more uncomfortable to just run away like this than to kill him.

At this point, he still refused to give up. He took a deep breath, dialed another number, and said in Bangzi: "Sorry, I need to trouble you again. I want to know where that person is currently, as soon as possible, and the price." You can open it as you like, but don’t be too outrageous... One hundred thousand Huaxia coins? Why don’t you go and grab it? Just bang on the keyboard. The risk. There’s a shitty risk. You hackers... Forget it, one hundred thousand is ten. Ten thousand, I want it right away, okay, I’ll send you the money and you can send it to my mobile phone.”

After hanging up the phone, he cursed Xiba again, and then reluctantly paid. Within a minute, Tao An's exact address was sent to his mobile phone.

"Are you in the West Lake Scenic Area? I went to find him in person and showed my sincerity. If you still can't be moved, then don't blame me for being rude!"

As for not getting the results he wanted afterwards, Zheng Jinen has no clue at the moment about how to do it. After all, China is not their country. If you have money, you can do whatever you want.

In the country of Bangzi, there is no need to go to such trouble. The matter of spending a little money is not left to an ordinary person. He can sink into the Han River without making any waves.

It's a pity that this is China. As an outsider, I can't use any dark methods...

In about half an hour, Tao An took five sticks of Ningshen Incense and handed them to Mr. Luo.

Mr. Luo immediately beamed when he got the Ningshen Incense. According to Tao An, if you save it, it will last for more than a month. You can even show off the extra to the old guys. I can’t get enough of their old stuff. If you want it, take it out. Money can save me a lot of money. This thing is so expensive that I can't afford it alone.

When I thought that I didn't have much pension, I had to pay for it myself, even if I shared it equally with the old guys, I still felt a little distressed. I didn't know whether they would be happy or not. Then Mr. Luo secretly thought in his heart, is it with the activity center? 'Tell me about the purchasing over there, put this thing on the purchasing list?

It seems that it is not impossible. Anyway, it is the welfare of us old guys. We don’t use it in vain...

"Your packaging is really plain and simple. It's just a bamboo tube with no burrs." Mr. Luo, who was holding the Ningshen Incense, shook his head and said in disgust.

Tao An said: "As long as the thing is good, everything else comes second. But I have to remind you, Mr. Luo, that it is best not to put this Ningshen Incense next to metal, otherwise it will deteriorate."

"Okay, I understand. The money has been transferred to you. You can collect it and remind me again to file taxes. Young people, don't be impatient and make mistakes. If I want it again in the future, I will buy it directly from your online store. Remember to deliver the goods in time. Click," Mr. Luo waved his hand.

Now that the transaction has been completed, Tao An also plans to say goodbye and leave. If nothing happens, he will probably have nothing to do with Mr. Luo in the future. Everyone has said that if he wants it again, he will buy it directly from the online store.

However, a quarrel not far away attracted Tao An's attention. One of the voices seemed familiar. Not only him, but also Mr. Luo frowned slightly and looked over, but he didn't pay much attention.

A few dozen meters away, a middle-aged man in a suit and leather shoes was yelling something angrily. I couldn't hear clearly, but he was quite excited anyway.

He kept gesticulating in the direction where Tao An and the two were, as if he wanted to come over, but he was stopped by an inconspicuous person who refused to let him come over. No matter what he said, it would not work.

"That voice, that appearance, why does it smell like sticks? Damn it, it's annoying just to look at it." Mr. Luo, who was attracted to his attention, glanced over and muttered immediately.

Hearing what he said, Tao An had reason to suspect that Mr. Luo had been to the March 8th battlefield, otherwise he would not have directly cursed at the stick man. It was a disgust that penetrated deep into his soul.

At the same time, I realized that Mr. Luo was really a big shot. He seemed to be a retired old man, but there was someone secretly protecting him. Tao An had not realized this at all before. Well, he was a professional.

He didn't dwell on this, but looked over there, narrowed his eyes and said speechlessly: "This guy is quite capable. He actually found him directly. I'm afraid it's hard to be nice to him without seeing him face to face."

At this time, Tao An had realized that the guy was Zheng Jinen, and he definitely did not learn about his movements through formal channels.

"Looking for you?" Mr. Luo looked at Tao An and frowned slightly. His eyes were a little scrutinizing, but he didn't leave.

It is probably because he has deep-rooted his hatred for Bangzi in his soul, and even Tao An is at fault. For people like them, anyone who is involved with Bangzi will subconsciously put on colored glasses.

Don't tell him anything about being tolerant of the overall situation, disgust is disgust, don't wait for the slightest ambiguity.

Tao An saw that Mr. Luo's eyes were wrong, and he cried out that he was wronged. He immediately couldn't laugh or cry. He pointed at the Ningshen Incense still in his hand and shrugged, "It's just because of this thing, it's just like a dog that smells of shit." , I can’t even get rid of it.”

"What are you talking about? That guy is a dog, but this is not shit." Mr. Luo said angrily, and he put the precious Ningshen Incense in his pocket.

He immediately looked at Tao An, seemed to be hesitating, and finally said: "I think that guy is also difficult to deal with. I guess you kid may not be able to withstand it, so in order to sleep peacefully in the future, let that guy Come here, I want to see what tricks he wants to play!"

As the old saying goes, Luo Lao has lived a long time, and Tao An figured out a lot of things with just one sentence. Coupled with the stick man's urine, he felt it was necessary to take a look.

It's not that he wanted to stand up for Tao An, it didn't really matter. It was mainly for his own sake. Although Tao An was a little far away when he answered the phone, he still vaguely heard the formula.

At this moment, the purpose of that guy's arrival was self-evident. Once Ningshenxiang fell into the hands of Bangzi Country, I was afraid that I would not be able to sleep peacefully. In all senses, after all, it happened right in front of me.

Tao An understood what Mr. Luo meant, but after thinking about it, he shook his head and said, "Mr. Luo, I will do it myself. You don't need to get involved..."

"Where does all this nonsense come from? Do you think I'm doing it for you? I'm overthinking it. I'm doing it for myself. To be more serious, even if I overthink it, I don't want to see the country suffer. The ambitions of these wolves are too much. If you can't afford it early, you can use unfair means to catch up here. It seems that you have a big plot against Ningshenxiang, and you must not fall into their hands!"

Mr. Luo said these words decisively, and immediately ignored Tao An, took out the senior phone, pressed a button, and asked him to come over.

What can Tao An do? He doesn't dare to drive the old man away.

Luo Lao wanted to take a look. Anyway, he had a clear attitude. It was impossible to cooperate with Zheng Jinen, let alone sell to him.

It just depends on what tricks that guy Zheng Jinen can play when his attitude is clear...