start with a pet store

Chapter 1098 Asking for help
The anonymous letter said it would be for two days. I have spent so much manpower and resources. If there is no movement after four days, then I must have been fooled.

But even if he was fooled, Lu Jingxing would be angry at the person who fooled him, but not at the incident. If he was fooled, there would naturally be no car full of poor cats. He only hoped for this result.

He thought secretly: "Don't let me know who wrote this letter, otherwise I will skin you alive."

It would be fine if he spent his own time and energy on it, but the problem is that he owed a big favor to the reporters and Liu Bingkun who participated in it.

The reporter has been sending him messages from time to time over the past two days to tell him about the progress of the matter. Anyway, so far, no one has seen the so-called cat car.

Moreover, she also used her connections to check with surrounding counties and cities, and found out that this was not the case.

Lu Jingxing called her back, his voice a little weak: "I feel like I was tricked."

"Just play it, it's actually a good thing if you play it..." the reporter said with a cheerful smile.

"I'm sorry to have troubled you for so many days..." Lu Jingxing felt guilty.

"It's okay, my boss Lu, there's nothing wrong with this. This is normal for us. Just what if, right? What if this really happens and we are not prepared at all, we will be so upset. It's okay, you really shouldn't feel burdened..." After hearing this, the reporter comforted Lu Jingxing.

"Thank you. I think we'll wait and see for a few more days today and tomorrow. If there's still no movement, it's probably fake news and we don't need to worry about it." Lu Jingxing said.

"Okay, I'll listen to you..." the reporter said simply.

In fact, both of them were relieved. It had been four days, and if nothing happened, there would probably be no such thing.

Lu Jingxing put down the phone and walked around the store as usual.

As soon as he walked to the door of the reptile garden, he heard Sun Xing talking to a familiar voice inside. He didn't see anyone, so he didn't react for a while.

Xiaolan was cleaning the glass at the entrance. When she saw Lu Jingxing coming, she stopped what she was doing and greeted him: "Brother Lu... Good morning..."

Lu Jingxing nodded: "Morning..." In fact, it was really late today.

"Brother Gang is here, Brother Gang, Brother Lu is here..." Xiaolan shouted inside.

The voices of Sun Xing and He Gang stopped abruptly, and they both walked towards the door.

"Boss Lu, long time no see..." He Gang stretched out his hand from afar.

Lu Jingxing smiled and walked a few steps quickly, then shook hands with him: "What brought Mr. He here?"

"Hey, although I haven't been here for a long time, there are many treasures here that I can't bear to leave behind..." He Gang laughed.

Lu Jingxing remembered that he had talked about He Gang with Yi Wandou two days ago. He was planning to call He Gang after this matter was settled, but he didn't expect that he would come today. That's good, so it doesn't seem deliberate. It would be best if he is willing to cooperate, but there would be no loss if he is not willing.

"That's right, but many of your treasures are gone. I guess they have found new owners..." Lu Jingxing said with a smile.

"That's true. I admire you. Look at the talents you found. I knew our Xiaolan was a great one at that time. Later, Xiaomei was also very good. I didn't expect that Brother Xing is also a great figure in the reptile world." He Gang praised them one by one.

The three people in the store all laughed, but no one had ever praised him like that before, and besides, who would praise someone like that?

"Haha, of course, everyone in my store is awesome." Lu Jingxing was not modest at all.

A few of them walked around the store with smiles on their faces, and customers began to come in one after another.

Lu Jingxing invited He Gang to his office.

"I haven't stayed in my hometown much these days. I've been traveling around a lot and have come across a lot of new and interesting things. Unfortunately, I don't have the conditions to raise them. I can only wait until I settle down completely. Then I will try to raise all those new things." He Gang sighed on the way to the office.

Listening to his sigh, Lu Jingxing was moved and asked, "Do you know Wan Dou?"

"Huh? Yi Wandou?" He Gang asked.

"Yes, it's him..." Lu Jingxing said.

"Yes, of course I know him. There are few people who deal with reptiles and exotic pets who don't know him. He is the treasure of our reptiles and exotic pets world..." He Gang said with a smile.

As they were talking, they soon arrived at Lu Jingxing's office.

Lu Jingxing poured him a cup of tea and they sat down on either side of the sofa.

Now Lu Jingxing no longer sees patients casually. Unless there are special circumstances, his office has become much quieter. At least no guests will come and knock on his office door directly.

After chatting about this and that for a while, Lu Jingxing asked, "Um, Brother Gang, I heard that you have been paying attention to reptiles and exotic pets in the past two years, but you are not engaged in this field anymore, right?"

"Oh, yes. For me, I have been traveling around for the past two years. Whenever I go to a place, I visit and learn from reptile and exotic pet stores. I have gained some experience." Perhaps because he felt that Lu Jingxing's words were not direct enough, He Gang said directly, "Mr. Lu, Wandou mentioned what you want to say to me the other day. I am a straightforward person. If you think highly of me and are willing to give me such an opportunity to cooperate, I am very willing..."

Lu Jingxing felt a little embarrassed after hearing what he said. He was about to ask in a roundabout way, but the other person was so straightforward and gave him the answer directly.

He quickly extended his hand: "Then it's a pleasure to work with you..."

Probably not expecting Lu Jingxing to be so direct, He Gang's hand holding the teacup froze in mid-air. After a while, he reacted and immediately put the cup down: "Happy cooperation, happy cooperation..."

After saying this, both of them burst into laughter.

Lu Jingxing has also done some homework these two days regarding He Gang.

He went to see Yang Pei. Lu Yin and He Gang were classmates, so she knew a little about his character. Lu Jingxing asked her specifically, and according to her, He Gang was a feasible person. She didn't know about the man's prostitution problem, but she knew that he was not involved in gambling and drugs, which were the two most taboo things for business people looking for partners.

Then, his reputation as a person, at least in their local area and among his friends and classmates, is still very good.

Then he also asked Xiaolan.

After all, Xiaolan had worked with He Gang for more than two years and knew him quite well. Although she didn't ask directly, from what Xiaolan said, it seemed that He Gang was someone who could be used.

As for Yi Wandou, his recommendation last time showed that he knew He Gang. He had never recommended anyone to him before. This was the first time. With his recommendation, Lu Jingxing basically approved of it. Finding Lu Yin and Xiaolan was just icing on the cake. Lu Jingxing told He Gang about the construction of the factory in Gangcheng and its current progress.

"The focus will be on that side in the future, right?" They stood in front of the window together and looked at the cats lazily basking in the sun in the backyard where there were not many guests for the time being.

"Yes, things are now on the right track. I have also arranged people to be in charge here, and my focus will be shifted there." Lu Jingxing nodded.

"That's normal. People always strive for higher positions. You've done so well now, you must move up." He Gang nodded, agreeing with Lu Jingxing's idea: "I've had enough fun in the past two years. I'll listen to you on how to arrange it. And, as for the cooperation, I'll fully cooperate with you on how to cooperate."

He actually came prepared, because after Marudou told him, he had already analyzed everything.

Lu Jingxing's performance in Long'an over the years has been obvious to all, and you will definitely not suffer any loss by following him.

Although he is considered a rich second generation by most people, he knows very well that his wealth is only limited to places like Long'an or Nanxian. Compared with Hong Kong and other cities, he is not a rich second generation at all. He knows it clearly in his mind.

Besides, even if he is a rich second-generation, that is his father's ability. He is already in his twenties. In recent years, people in the industry like Lu Jingxing know that he is professional in reptiles and pets, but to people who don't understand this aspect, he is nothing.

At every family gathering, although people don’t say it out loud, they look down on him in their hearts because he has no career.

Just as he said, in the past two years, he has visited every reptile and exotic pet store to observe and learn. He really learned a lot. Originally, if it weren't for Lu Jingxing, he was also planning to open a larger reptile and exotic pet store in a year or two.

Now that Lu Jingxing has found his chance, it can be said that the opportunity has come to him.

The reason why he came to the store today was actually for this purpose. He had to go to Hong Kong to buy reptiles and exotic pets, and he had to seize this opportunity.

Lu Jingxing saw the light in his eyes and he smiled. He needed talents, talents who were passionate about reptiles and exotic pets, just like Xi Wenxin in the beginning. Only those who were passionate about this field could do it for a long time, rather than the kind of partners who were only in it for a living or to make money.

He needs people who love this.

The two of them tacitly agreed to cooperate.

The two of them discussed the details for nearly an hour and still hadn't finished talking about it. After listening to Lu Jingxing's plan, He Gang was very excited. He wished he could fly to Gangcheng, the base, right now.

Lu Jingxing smiled and said, "It's useless for you to go now. The main structure hasn't been completed yet. You should make preliminary preparations during this period. Follow the plan one by one. You can't eat a big fat man in one bite. When the main structure is completed, you can go directly there. You will be responsible for supervising the decoration of the reptiles and exotic pets. You should find someone to prepare a plan first, and we will discuss it together to see how to modify it..."

"Okay, okay, I get it. I have to visit a few more places before opening. There are several rare species in several cities and we need to introduce them in..." He Gang said excitedly.

"Okay, you decide..." Lu Jingxing said with a smile.

Knock, knock, knock. Just as the two were discussing intensely, there was an abrupt knock on the door.

"Please come in..." Lu Jingxing turned his head and looked towards the door.

"Brother Lu, the guy who delivered the herbs is here. He said he wants to see you first..." Ding Fang poked her head in.

"Okay, got it. Then bring him here..." Lu Jingxing said.

He Gang quickly put away the information on the desk: "Well, Mr. Lu, you go ahead and do your work. I'll go back and look at these materials..."

Lu Jingxing nodded, and the two agreed to sign a formal cooperation agreement after they were done with these two days.

He Gang followed Ding Fang out, and Lu Jingxing tidied up the tea cups and other things on the table.

Soon, Ding Fang came in with his people.

Lu Jingxing turned around and saw a man about sixty years old holding a briefcase.

The man was very thin, and his eyes were deep and full of stories, as if they could see into the abyss of the human heart, and seemed to hide endless attachment to the past.

There was a hint of fatigue in his dark eyes, which was the mark of fighting the disease, but even so, his gaze was still firm, shining with an unyielding light.

His long and thin eyebrows are slightly curved, as if the years have gently drawn a line on his face, outlining a calm temperament.

In just a moment, Lu Jingxing could tell at a glance that this man was sick, and quite seriously ill. He could feel it from his facial features and his slightly rapid breathing.

"Hello, please sit down..." Lu Jingxing poured another cup of tea. After Ding Fang sent the person away, she stepped out and closed the door.

The man smiled slightly, sat down on the nearest sofa, bent his body slightly, and took the tea handed to him by Lu Jingxing with both hands.

Lu Jingxing sat down on the sofa opposite him: "Excuse me, who are you?" he asked.

The man put the steaming teacup on the coffee table and looked at Lu Jingxing: "I have something to ask you..." He said it bluntly and simply.

"Ah?" Lu Jingxing was stunned by what he said: "I don't know if there is anything I can do to help you. Please tell me, I will try my best to help..."

"Only you can help me..." The man sighed heavily, then took out a few photos from his briefcase and handed them to Lu Jingxing.

Lu Jingxing took it with some doubt and looked at it one by one.

After reading it all, he looked at the man and waited for him to speak.

"These cats are all raised by me, some of them for more than ten years. Now the team is getting bigger and bigger, and my territory is also expanding. Originally, I thought that I would keep watching over them forever, but I can't do it anymore. I have liver cancer, and the doctor has given me a death notice. I can't keep watch over them anymore..." The man became more and more depressed as he spoke, and at the end, his sigh made people feel worried.

"So, what do you mean?" Lu Jingxing didn't want him to be too obsessed with his own pain, so he couldn't help but speak.

"The anonymous letter you received a few days ago was written by me..." The man handed over his ID card from his briefcase.

The man’s surname is Liu, he is 56 years old and from Long’an.

This action of his made Lu Jingxing really unable to react: "Uncle Liu..."

"Listen to me. The reason I wrote the anonymous letter was not to play tricks on you. I wanted to test you. Although my method is not very effective, I have tried it. From the several pet shops I have visited, you are the only one who has passed my test..." the man surnamed Liu said slowly.

(End of this chapter)