The storm of electronic fraud, the day I was deceived into northern Myanmar

Old Street, that prosperous area nestled in the embrace of mountains, is like a intersection of time, where the old and the new are intertwined to create a unique charm.

High-rise buildings and ancient tile-roofed houses set off each other, and those majestic mountains, like silent guardians, witness every step of the city from the past to the future.

On both sides of the street, old buildings and newly opened shops line up side by side, with busy traffic and people coming and going, forming a flowing landscape.

Everything here seems so real and seems to carry a hazy shadow of the past.

I stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows of the spacious suite of the Henry Hotel, looking at the hustle and bustle outside, but there was a different kind of tranquility in my heart.

The scene of the old street is like a dynamic picture, and I am the silent observer in this picture.

More than a month passed quietly here, and during this time, it was very difficult for me to see Wei Rong.

The woman with whom I once had a fairly good relationship is now like the clouds in the distant mountains, out of reach.

Wei Jian is different. As Wei Rong's younger brother, he and I have frequent contacts, but we always get together less and stay away more. Every communication seems to be eroding the friendship between us.

Outside the window, the hustle and bustle of the old street seemed to be a world away from me.

The daily accommodation fee makes me feel heavy. It's not that I feel sorry for the money, but the difference between the current treatment and the past.

Hu Laosan told me before in Chiang Mai that people like us are like precious treasures when others need us. And once it loses its value, it seems to be worthless.

Back in Lao Cai, I was a welcome guest, and Wei Rong would always arrange for me the best long-term suite in the Henry Hotel. But now, I have to pay a high fee for it.

It became increasingly difficult to meet her, as if there was an invisible wall between us.

I sighed softly, and my thoughts were like the wind outside the window, drifting through every corner of the old street, but I could never go back to the past.

The dim light of evening shines through the gaps between tall buildings and onto the busy streets.

I walked out of Henry's door, tired from the day in my step.

The familiar Yunnan restaurant downstairs is like a beacon that guides the way, always giving me a little comfort when I'm busy.

The restaurant owner recognized me at a glance, and a warm smile immediately broke out on his face: "Boss Yang, are you here?"

I nodded simply, without any extra words, and walked straight to the box we usually visited.

I like the quietness and privacy here, which allows me to temporarily forget the hustle and bustle of the outside world.

"Same as before." I said calmly, stepped into the box, sat down at the table naturally, lit a cigarette, and let the smoke linger around me, as if it could isolate all worries.

The boss's response was full of efficiency: "Okay, I'll prepare it and serve it right away."

Soon, Zhou Yang, Dadu and Chang Jianlin entered the box one after another. Their arrival filled this small space with life.

"Boss." Chang Jianlin showed his signature smile as soon as he entered the door, looking relaxed and happy, as if he had left all his worries outside the door.

"I won't go to the casino today." My tone was calm, but full of determination.

As I said that, I took out 30,000 cash from my bag and handed it to them respectively.

Chang Jianlin was the first to take the money and said with a smile: "Thank you, boss!"

His voice was filled with genuine gratitude.

Datu smiled and waved his hand, as if to say that he hadn't spent all the money last time, but his eyes still showed his gratitude to me.

Zhou Yang was a little hesitant and finally asked me about Wei Rong.

I shook my head and said that I haven't seen it yet, but I have made arrangements.

He nodded, seeming a little disappointed, but didn't say much.

The three of them are my core strength in Lao Cai, and they are the people I trust the most.

During this month in Lao Cai, I thought deeply about my next plan.

My plan is to set up a company in the Wei family's campus, start from scratch, and accumulate strength step by step.

During this period, I also started to screen potential partners and employees. Only regarding the rent of the park and some specific cooperation details, I still need to conduct in-depth negotiations with the Wei family.

This is why I am eager to meet Wei Rong.

However, she always seemed to avoid me, leaving me scratching my head as to why she was so hesitant.

After dinner, I returned to the Henry Hotel alone.

Normally, I always used to go to Wei Jian's casino and chat with him, but today I really couldn't arouse the slightest interest.

Back in the room, as soon as I sat down, my phone rang. It was Li Yan calling.

I pressed the answer button and heard her ask with concern on the other end of the phone: "Is there any news from the Wei family?"

I sighed softly and replied: "Still waiting, Wei Jian said that Wei Rong is on a business trip and should be back in the next two days. He promised to help me arrange a meeting with Wei Rong."

"Then did he take the money you gave him?" Li Yan continued to ask.

"Take it." I replied briefly, "Five hundred thousand, not a penny less."

Li Yan seemed to want to comfort me and said softly: "Don't worry too much. If it doesn't work, we will find other ways."

"Yeah." I nodded slightly. Even though she couldn't see it, I knew she could feel my affirmation. "So how are you doing over there? Have everything been taken care of?"

"It's almost done. The flower shop has been transferred, and I asked Xiaoyue to help hang out the house. If everything goes well, I will be able to come find you in about ten days." There was a hint of expectation in Li Yan's voice.

I felt warm in my heart, but I said lightly: "Don't worry, the most important thing is to handle your affairs over there. It doesn't matter if you come here a few days later."

Ever since I decided to take root in Lao Cai, Li Yan has been saying that she would come and help me.

Our relationship has fully recovered and is even closer than before.

I often think that if the time comes, I really want to marry her.

However, considering the current complex situation, such thoughts can only be put on hold for the time being.

Once things stabilize, it's the best time for us to think about the future.

After hanging up the phone, I walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked outside through the glass.

Neon lights flashed, the silhouettes of distant buildings loomed in the night sky, and the streets were filled with people and traffic.

I put my hand against the cold window glass, but my mind went to the upcoming meeting with Wei Rong.

The meeting is very important to me. It is not only related to my future layout in Lao Cai, but also the key to whether I can start from scratch in Lao Cai.

I know that Wei Rong, as the helm of the Wei family, has a pivotal position in this area.

Her attitude will directly affect whether my plan can proceed smoothly.

I can't help but wonder why she has been reluctant to meet me. Is it out of disdain for me or other concerns?

The night breeze blew in through the half-open window, bringing a cool breath and interrupting my meditation.

I took a deep breath and tried to calm down.

No matter how my meeting with Wei Rong goes, I must prepare for the worst. If it doesn't work out, I will have no choice but to go to the Ming family...