Chapter 40: Far Away
Li Daqi carefully savored what Song Yuanchao said, and his mood gradually calmed down.
"Yuan Chao, you are right. True gold is not afraid of fire, and the same is true for friends. Since Zhang Bin and Wang Jianjun are not on the same path as us, there is really no need to be angry for them."
"It's right to think this way!" Song Yuanchao smiled with relief. He was very happy that Li Daqi could figure it out so quickly. He was even more proud that he had a friend like Li Daqi who was so loyal and righteous.
"By the way, Yuanchao, what are you going to do next? Just end this deal? It would be a pity if that's the case." Li Daqi couldn't help asking while smoking a cigarette. He had been doing the clothes hanger business for a month, and as Song Yuanchao's right-hand man during this month, he knew better than anyone how much profit there was in it.
According to his estimation, Song Yuanchao has earned nearly ten thousand yuan, which is a very astonishing figure, and it is still increasing at a rate of several hundred yuan every day.
Although Li Daqi earns far less than Song Yuanchao, he is different from Zhang Bin and Wang Jianjun. In Li Daqi's view, Song Yuanchao earned the money entirely by his own ability. If it weren't for Song Yuanchao, they wouldn't have been able to benefit from this.
Moreover, Li Daqi had earned several hundred dollars in this month, which was almost a whole year's salary for an ordinary worker. In addition, Song Yuanchao helped him find a job and taught him a lot, which made Li Daqi especially grateful.
"We just placed the order two days ago. Let's finish this batch of casings first." Song Yuanchao said immediately after considering the follow-up arrangements.
"So what's next?"
"What's next..." Song Yuanchao thought for a moment and asked Li Daqi, "Gu Jie is a good guy. What do you think about me transferring this deal to him?"
"Give it to Sanmao?" Li Daqi frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "Sanmao is a very honest man. There is no problem with him taking over. The air-raid shelter where we work was originally arranged by him. He has been helping us these days and has long been familiar with the whole process. But we are helping Korea. Isn't it a bit of a loss to let go so early?"
"You have to be willing to give up. Only by giving can you gain." Song Yuanchao said solemnly, "Gu Jie is your friend. He is steady and I trust his character after getting to know him these days. Rather than making people uneasy because of Zhang Bin and Wang Jianjun, it is better to end it early and let Gu Jie handle the subsequent business."
At this point, Song Yuanchao thought for a moment and said, "Also, you should make it clear to Gu Jie in private that there will be some risks if he continues to do this. Ask him to be as careful as possible. I think it should be fine for another month , but I can't guarantee it will last longer. You should discuss this matter with him in detail. It doesn't matter whether he is willing or not. If he is willing to take it, give it to him directly. If not, we will stop after we finish this batch of goods."
"Okay! I'll talk to Sanmao and let you know whether it works or not." Li Daqi nodded and agreed without hesitation, and the matter was settled.
"Brother Yuanchao, are you just going to ignore those two traitors? Are you just going to let them take advantage of you like this?" Li Xiaoyun became anxious when she saw Song Yuanchao and Li Daqi making such a decision, and asked quickly.
"Silly sister!"
Song Yuanchao smiled at Li Xiaoyun and said, "Do you understand the principle of taking advantage of small gains but suffering big losses? Sometimes many things cannot be solved by being straightforward. As the saying goes, one step back will open up a new world. You still have a lot to learn!"
"Brother Yuanchao, why don't I understand what you are saying?" Li Xiaoyun looked confused. She understood every word Song Yuanchao said, but when they were put together, it was confusing. What was he talking about in all these confusing words?
"Yuan Chao said you are stupid, and you are indeed stupid." Li Daqi laughed at the side, patted his sister's head and said, "Have you seen Little Soldier Zhang Ga? Don't think you are having fun now, be careful of being put on the list in the future! Do you understand?"
Li Xiaoyun suddenly understood and nodded repeatedly, grinning and said, "I see, I see. My brother said it clearly. Brother Yuanchao, can you please be more straightforward in the future? I'm still a child."
As soon as Li Xiaoyun finished speaking, Song Yuanchao and Li Daqi burst into laughter at the same time. Li Xiaoyun felt a little embarrassed, but soon this heartless girl also joined her two brothers in laughter.
After having a simple lunch at Li Daqi's house, Li Daqi went out to discuss things with Gu Jie, and Song Yuanchao went back to his home first.
After riding his bike home and parking it at the door, Song Yuanchao was about to push the door open when he saw a corner of an envelope sticking out of the mailbox hanging on the door.
With a sudden thought in his mind, Song Yuanchao quickly took out the key and opened the mailbox. When he saw the familiar handwriting and address on the letter in his hand, Song Yuanchao was very excited.
Holding the letter, he went upstairs in two steps. When he got home, Song Yuanchao couldn't wait to open the envelope, and a photo fell out of it.
Picking up the photo that fell on the table, Song Yuanchao's eyes suddenly became moist. Lin Yan in the photo was smiling at him. She was standing by the lake. There was a tall tower in the distance. Song Yuanchao recognized at a glance that this was taken at the Imperial University of Peking.
Lin Yan in the photo no longer has her hair tied in pigtails like before, but instead has a neat ponytail with a few bangs falling on her forehead. She wears a clean white dress, and looks less youthful than before, but more intellectual and gentle.
Staring blankly at the photo, Song Yuanchao felt as if Lin Yan was standing in front of him, and her clear laughter like a silver bell came to his ears.
"Little Swallow..."
Song Yuanchao called softly in a hoarse voice, he raised his hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of his eyes and smiled happily.
Putting the photo aside for the moment, Song Yuanchao took out the letter and began to read it, reading each word very slowly, as if he wanted to savor every word Lin Yan wrote in the letter.
In the letter, Lin Yan told Song Yuanchao that she had received his previous letter, but because of her busy school studies, she had been staying in the dormitory and had not gone home these days, so she only received the letter forwarded from home a few days ago.
The reply was a little late, and Lin Yan hoped that Song Yuanchao would not be angry. She also left a school mailbox number for Song Yuanchao so that Song Yuanchao could send letters directly to this mailbox in the future, and she would be able to receive Song Yuanchao's letters in time.
In the letter, Lin Yan expressed her happiness that Song Yuanchao was able to return to the city, and made some suggestions on Song Yuanchao's plans after returning to the city.
Lin Yan hopes that Song Yuanchao will go to college if he has the opportunity, but this is just a suggestion. If Song Yuanchao has other considerations, Lin Yan will still support him unconditionally.
In Lin Yan's heart, Song Yuanchao is more important than anything else, and she believes that every decision Song Yuanchao makes is well thought out.
After saying this, Lin Yan confided to Song Yuanchao her thoughts and feelings for him. It had been more than a year since they last met, and she didn't know how he was doing now. Was he fatter or thinner? Was he darker or whiter?
In the letter, Lin Yan sent Song Yuanchao a photo taken last autumn, so that Song Yuanchao could see what she looked like. This photo represented herself who was far away in the capital and accompanying Song Yuanchao in Shanghai.
Although girls of this era were much more reserved and expressed their feelings more implicitly than those of later generations, Song Yuanchao felt the passion of love and the beautiful expectations for their future in Lin Yan's letter .
After reading the letter, Song Yuanchao read it again, and the smile on his face became brighter and brighter. This relationship that once made him worry and regret for a lifetime! Finally returned to his side again, Song Yuanchao silently told himself that he would never let you down in this life.
Unconsciously, time passed by little by little, and in the blink of an eye it was evening. Song Yuanchao stood by the window, opened it, and stared at the sunset that was already filled with sunset glow.
I live at the head of the Yangtze River, and you live at the tail of the Yangtze River.
I miss you every day but I can't see you. We drink the water of the Yangtze River together.
When will this water stop flowing, when will this hatred end?
I only wish your heart is like mine, and I will never let you down...
