Volume 6: The Great Change Chapter 0808: Talent is the most expensive in the 20th century
The woman also saw Nan Yi, and her face suddenly turned very ugly. She never expected that the world was so small.
That day, Nan Yi just thought that the woman in front of him was pretty. When they met again today, he found a strange sense of familiarity on the woman's face. Coupled with the fact that she was sitting next to Guan Erfu, a name came to mind - Tian Ning.
"Nansheng, let me introduce you. This is my new girlfriend, Tian Ning. She is going to sign up for this year's Miss Hong Kong pageant." Guan Erfu gestured to Tian Ning and introduced her to Nan Yi.
Nan Yi retracted his gaze from Tian Ning and laughed at Guan Erfu, "Haha, Mr. Guan, you want to bring all the Miss Hong Kong home."
"I like pretty girls the most, and I can never have too many."
As Tian Ning looked slightly resisting, Guan Erfu put his arm around her shoulders, his face filled with the joy of a groom-to-be who was about to face his wedding night.
Nan Yi took in everything the two did. He sat down in an empty seat next to him, called the waiter and prepared to order food.
"Nansheng, don't be anxious. Xiao Luo will be here soon, and he will bring his friends with him." Guan Erfu said with an ambiguous smile.
"Ha, you all have friends, so I should call one over too. Wait a minute, I'll make a phone call." Nan Yi said, stood up, walked out of the box, and paged Long Huiqing.
After a while, Long Huiqing called back. Nan Yi was answering the call when he saw Luo Zhaohui walking over with his arm around a woman. Coincidentally, she was also a Miss Hong Kong.
A Miss Hong Kong, a Miss Hong Kong to be, became a mother to him. Nan Yi had the urge to smash the phone in his hand.
When Luo Zhaohui saw Nan Yi was on the phone, he just waved at Nan Yi, pointed at the woman he was hugging, and then pointed at the box. Nan Yi nodded and continued to talk to Long Huiqing.
After finishing the call, Nan Yi did not rush back to the box, but looked up and looked towards the distant southwest.
The initial funding for Rachel's Space Journey Laboratory has been in place, and its structure has been completed. It has four departments: Prehistoric Civilization, Looking Up at the Stars, Beautiful Cook, and Toothpick Fish.
Prehistoric civilization mainly explores all traces on the earth that do not belong to "modern humans". The people inside the laboratory have two common characteristics: they believe in the existence of aliens and that prehistoric civilization existed on the earth.
The purpose of prehistoric civilization is to explore whether there are objects that surpass current technology in some corner of the earth, such as flying saucers, escape pods, or anything else.
To put it simply, prehistoric civilization was working towards discovering black technology. Even if it came up empty-handed in the end, it didn't matter much. The process of exploring black technology was the process of continuous metal detection. Even if you couldn't find any black technology running around the world, you could always find a few precious metal mines.
Looking up at the stars means flying to the moon and Mars through one's own efforts, and tends to engage in technological research and development.
The beautiful chef is in charge of the logistics support of the laboratory. She not only has to manage the funds injected by Nan Yi and Nan Ruoyin, but also has to find ways to generate her own funds. Therefore, there are two branches under it - the Black Pearl Salvage Company and the Archaeologists’ Never Poverty Development Promotion Committee.
Both of these are legally operated organizations and will never do anything shady. Needless to say, Black Pearl is engaged in shipwreck salvage. Before salvaging a certain target, Black Pearl will contact the relevant departments of the country to which the sea area belongs to discuss how to share the profits before commencing the salvage work.
In many countries, the minerals and antiques buried underground belong to the land owners, and individual excavation is reasonable, legal and compliant. "Archaeologists" are active in such countries, joining forces with the landowners to jointly excavate possible antiques underground.
Some military supplies and medals from World War II have gradually found a market. Although the prices are not too high, they are easy to dig up. Just drive a bulldozer or excavator to the former battlefield to dig them up.
By the way, you can also use the slogan of "returning the soul to its hometown". If you dig up a skeleton that can prove its identity, you can return it to its wealthy family in a friendly manner, and then shyly accept the donations given by others.
There is no need to say much about the Toothpick Fish. They are the standard security unit of the Nan family. Although they have guns and cannons, they never take the initiative to provoke a fight. Even if they are bullied, they dare not say a word. Instead, they will make the sign of the cross with their hands and pray that those who bully them live a long life and that their families will be healthy.
Between 10,000 and 8000 BC, civilization emerged deep in the Sahara Desert, as evidenced by rock paintings found in southeastern Algeria, Chad and Libya.
Among the rock paintings discovered, there is a very strange one, in which a group of humans holding sticks and axes are kneeling down to an object floating in the air, which looks like a UFO.
The first exploration mission of prehistoric civilization is to conduct an investigation along the rock painting. It would be best if there is a discovery, but if there is no discovery, then just stay in the desert for a while and explore for mineral deposits, which will not be a loss.
The Sahara Desert is rich in minerals, and it is easy to find underground veins. However, in areas outside the desert, excavation and transportation are more difficult, and only extremely valuable minerals are worth excavating.
Of course, fresh water is also considered a mineral. The Sahara Desert is a very popular tourist area. Previously, tourists only wandered around the periphery of the desert. If the problem of fresh water supply can be solved along the way to the center of the desert, then tourist routes across the Sahara Desert will surely flourish. The laboratory can earn a lot of income by operating wells. In addition, providing rescue services is also a good idea.
Rachel's Space Journey The laboratory is definitely a giant beast that devours money. From the beginning, it is necessary to focus on the cultivation of self-hematopoietic ability. Nan Yi wants the members of the laboratory to understand that the ideals they pursue do not necessarily have to rely on the persistence of faith;
You can also get a steady stream of material rewards. In a relatively wealthy and relaxed atmosphere, everyone works together towards a common goal. Pursuing ideals does not mean poverty.
"I hope everything goes well and not so many people die the first time." Looking towards the southwest, Nan Yi muttered to himself.
Although the laboratory had more than 100 million US dollars in start-up funds, there were many places to spend money at the beginning. The first exploration team sent by the prehistoric civilization did not bring much high-end equipment, and they still relied on camel caravans to enter the center of the desert. Although each member had satellite positioning, they were out of reach when they encountered danger, and the prepared airdrop support might not be able to play a role.
"What are you looking at?"
"You're here so soon?"
Nan Yi turned around and looked at Long Huiqing who had arrived.
"You know, I live nearby. It only takes me a few minutes to walk over."
Nan Yi looked at Long Huiqing's bare face and smiled gently, "I know you live nearby, but you women have to put on makeup when you go out, so it's hard to say how much time it takes. Who knows you'll come here without makeup."
"Don't I look good like this?"
"It looks good, let's go in."
Nan Yi embraced Long Huiqing and walked into the private room. They ordered the dishes and while waiting for the dishes, the three men chatted about women. The topic was not too bold, especially Luo Zhaohui's abnormal conservatism. This might be related to the fact that he called the woman he brought "girlfriend" when he first introduced her.
Ma Zi and girlfriend are completely different concepts. Ma Zi can refer to any woman with whom you have had a relationship, including those who were paid or friendly opponents. Girlfriend is more formal and is only considered a girlfriend if the purpose is to get married, or if marriage is used as an excuse or bargaining chip.
Luo Zhaohui is married, but now he has a girlfriend. It is obvious that he was able to win the woman over not only by money, but also by taking advantage of some emotional factors, or in other words, the woman was after the title of a wealthy businessman's wife.
The three of them did not talk about any serious matters at the dinner table. If they could make business, they naturally must understand the disadvantages of being dishonest. Necklaces and earrings can be shown off in front of lovers, but business cannot be discussed in front of lovers.
When the dinner was about to end, Guan Erfu invited Nan Yi to play golf at Fanling Golf Course early , but Nan Yi refused on the pretext that he had to return to the mainland the next day.
Why go there? Fanling Golf Course belongs to a golf club, a private club with a long history. It stopped issuing new memberships in 1986. If you want to join, you can only buy a membership from a second-hand membership agency. A membership costs several million, and you have to pay a 25% handling fee. As for the review of purchasing qualifications, it goes without saying. With Fang Mengyin's help, Nan Yi is definitely qualified.
After buying the membership, one has to pay a hefty membership fee every year. The only benefit of paying such a huge price is that one can have a place to make friends with those "Xiangkeng elites" who got rich early but are now in decline and continue to maintain their status by relying on some external appearances. Nan Yi said that he has no interest in making friends with them, and as for Guan Erfu's behavior of showing off his membership, he can only say that he threw it to a blind man.
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The next day.
Two people were visiting Hui Zesang in his office.
"President Hui, I am Zhao Rencai from the talent team."
"South Office, Qiu Jingying."
"You two, I have received your notice. You can temporarily work in the office of our Association for the Prosperity. If you need anything, please tell my secretary."
"Throw it now."
Just after entering Shencun, standing in front of the two cars sent by Chen Yuxiu, Nan Yi said to Long Huiqing, who was hesitant with a coin in his hand.
"Okay, the heads go to Goose City, and the characters go to Pearl City."
Long Huiqing didn't know much about Goose City or Pearl City, so without a comparison, tossing a coin and leaving it to fate was a good option.
With a flick of his thumb, the coin flew into the air. Halfway through its fall, Nan Yi grabbed the coin first and rubbed it with his middle finger. It was the word "yes". So, he closed his palm, pushed the coin with the raised flesh, and spread out his palm. The head was facing upwards.
There is no doubt about the flexibility of Nan Yi's fingers and palms. After years of flying needle practice in the cold autumn, plus his habit of spinning a pen when reading documents, his fingers have been trained to be very flexible. If he adjusts the direction and practices stealing and hiding cards, it won't be a problem for him to be a cheat.
"Heads, go to Goose City."
"No, I'll take it myself."
Although Long Huiqing didn't notice anything wrong, she just felt that something was wrong. She could feel Nan Yi pushing her to Echeng.
"Don't bother. There's no difference between Goose City and Pearl City for you."
Zhucheng was just a prop used by Nan Yi to perform democracy. From the very beginning, he planned to let Long Huiqing go to Echeng. Not only because Luo Yang from the security company happened to be from Echeng, but also because Echeng was close to Shencun. If there was anything, he could call people from Shencun at any time. In addition, he had seen the MLM people in Tamsui with his own eyes.
"All right."
Long Huiqing thought for a while and nodded.
Nan Yi took a backpack from the school beauty and handed it to Long Huiqing. "Except for the clothes and documents on your body, this bag contains all your belongings. I will keep your luggage for you temporarily. Get on the left bus and the driver will take you directly to Tamsui."
Long Huiqing unzipped the bag and saw that in addition to two sets of spare clothes, there was also a transparent bag with scattered RMB notes and coins inside.
"Are you sure you're not going to play a prank on me?" Long Huiqing zipped up her clothes and confirmed with a pout.
Nan Yi said expressionlessly: "You can choose to go back."
"Will I still have to go?" Long Huiqing turned her head to look in the direction of Xiangkeng, threw her backpack behind her, and got into the car on the left in a casual manner. Once in the car, she stuck her head out of the window again, "I'm leaving soon, so let me say a few words of blessing."
“I don’t have any words of blessing, but I’ll sing you a farewell song.” Nan Yi said, humming a tune: “I send my comrades off on their journey, with tears in my eyes in silence. The sound of camel bells rings in my ears. The road is long and foggy. We often part in our revolutionary careers, but we feel different when we say goodbye. Comrades…”
"Hmph! "The Cuffed Passenger", I saw it at the Phoenix Theatre." Long Huiqing said to Nan Yi in dissatisfaction and urged the driver to drive.
Watching the car drive away, Nan Yi turned to the school beauty and said, "Call Luo Yang and tell him that the VIP has left. Take good care of her. I don't want to hear that she's in trouble."
"OK."
We got on the train and headed west, taking a detour to take a look at the Shencun Railway Station which was about to be completed. From Shencun (Town) Station to Luohu Station, and then to the current "Shencun" without the word "station" in it, Nanyi has experienced the changes in the three sections of the Shencun railway.
After visiting the train station, I went to see the airport which was about to be completed. In the middle, I passed by the gate of a school. I saw a sign of a foreign language school hanging vertically on one side of the gate, and a square sign of "Japanese Language Institute" hanging on the wall next to it.
Since August last year, more Japanese have fled to the mainland to invest. After the craze for learning English in the past two years, there is now a small whirlwind of learning Japanese.
Passing the old street, Nan Yi got off the bus at the post office and bought a copy of "Shencun Youth" magazine and a few newspapers. After paying, he turned around and saw a few missing person notices on the wall. There was a new time in the sky over Shencun, which would come down from time to time, stealing a few people to play with it. The people who were stolen away were reluctant to leave, and their families were heartbroken.
The exterior of the airport has been newly decorated, and only the interior decoration will take some time. Looking inside through the gap, Nan Yi was instantly certain that the airport would open for business in October. This was an easy guess, as there was a pattern to follow.
When I left the airport and passed by a hair salon, I suddenly saw Ruan Mei's poster on the wall. It was not an artistic photo, and yellow sand could be seen in the background. Needless to say, it must have been taken during the break in filming of "Investiture of the Gods".
Not sure which grandson sold it out. Nan Yi plans to inquire about it when he returns to Coconut City. Coconut City has become a printing and distribution center for pirated publications in China. It is likely that he can get some information about books and posters there.
As soon as you walk into the Huaqiangbei Talent Market, you can see swarms of job seekers. Their clothes don’t show much trace of modern times. If you give them a mobile phone, they won’t look out of place among the job seekers of thirty years later.
As long as the hair on your head is good and you don't retire early, usually men have a 3:7 split, with a few middle parts in between. Even before the Four Heavenly Kings appear, the song "I can't stop loving you" is already being sung in the streets of Shenzhen.
Women's hairstyles are quite diverse, including shoulder-length, ear-length, waist-length, permed, and lion-style.
“Eh…”
Nan Yi was feeling embarrassed. As soon as he lowered his eyes, he saw a man wearing denim shorts. In the past two years, during the summer, he could always see men wearing denim shorts walking around the streets, some of which were tight. Nan Yi couldn't help but sigh that he was out of date and couldn't keep up with the pace of fashion.
In the early 1990s, conservatism and openness collided, and the clothing that needed to be blurred on short video platforms can now be seen on the streets. Although rare, it does exist.
After confirming that he was born in the 1960s, Nan Yi secretly complained: "Each generation is worse than the previous one. They are really the lost ones born in the 1960s and 1970s."
In two years, if the number seven is changed to eight and then to nine, this complaint will still be relevant.
After looking around , Nan Yi walked outside, looked around, and soon saw a printing shop. He walked closer and observed for a while, then took out his phone and called Chen Yuxiu.
"Yu Xiu, the printing shop next to the Huaqiangbei Talent Market, ask who the boss is related to."
"Print shop? What do you want to do?"
"I want to do it from the top."
"It's not easy to take care of, but I make a lot of money every year."
"You know, no matter how much you make a year now, if I pay twice as much, I don't have to do anything, and I still make a little more every year, others will be happy."
"The printing fee there is more expensive than other places. If it were any higher, we wouldn't have any business."
“Not for the money.”
"If you don't want to make money, then what are you trying to do? Play at a loss?"
"Pull over, am I that stupid? Do you know what is the most expensive thing in the 20th century? Talent!" Nan Yi stared hard, trying to catch a bit of Ge Liuyi's charm.
"If you want talent, pay 800 yuan and you can set up a stall in the talent market."
"Stop talking nonsense and help me find out."
"Okay, you are the boss, I will go and find out right away." Chen Yuxiu said helplessly on the phone.
"That's it. Notify me when you have the results."
"Dinner together?"
"No, I'm eating at Donghu Liyuan. I'm hanging up."
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