this man is not calm

Chapter 327 Feelings
During the two days of the weekend, Jin Shang did not let everyone spend all their time on work. Even if you are on a business trip, it does not mean that you have to sacrifice your rest time to do things for the company.

In Jiangnan, far away from the headquarters, even in the slightly bleak late autumn, the gentle and beautiful scenery like an ink painting made everyone stop in their busy pace.

In addition to meeting at breakfast time, I will announce the day's itinerary to everyone so that I can't find anyone in an emergency. I also have a tea party in the evening to exchange knowledge and prepare for future work.

Most of the time, everyone plays their own game.

Zhang Yunying was very fascinated by the scenery that was very different from the north, such as the numerous lakes and ponds, the dense arches and bridges, and the garden landscape. He found a guide and took his friends to go boating.

Mei Wenhui is not that curious. Instead of traveling around, he should visit local family friends and connect with each other. He has been assisting his father Mei Yingnian a few years ago. In addition to being calm, he is also good at dancing. It's an advantage.

Qi Zhaoyun went to Central China in advance to prepare for next week's inspection, while Liu Yanqing hung out in the food court with familiar colleagues, not worried at all about his growing figure.

Wei Shuangping and Huang Yiyi had a good relationship. They went to the specialty supermarket together and wondered if they could buy a souvenir that they wanted.

When he was free, Jin Shang also temporarily put down his work and walked around the lively streets and alleys of Suzhou, experiencing a life different from his hometown.

Culture is something that cannot be explained clearly, but it does exist and can only be felt with your heart.

There is heaven, there are Suzhou and Hangzhou.

Compared with Beijing, Suzhou obviously lacks the old-fashioned and heavy feeling. It is antique, but it also has a very convincing sense of harmony that spans time and perfectly blends classic and modern.

Across the country... no, even in the world, it is difficult to find many cities that are more in line with the label of "famous cultural city" than Suzhou.

To be honest, in terms of livability, this is the city that Jin Shang was born in, and it definitely ranks among the top three cities.

It was a land of plenty more than 2,000 years ago, and local development must have been relatively mature. It is unrealistic to expect to grab a "big gold mine" from indigenous people who are familiar with the local area.

Proud, confident, and contented, he enjoys the current life very much. He is different from Yongdong and Shaoxing, where life is fast-paced, and is very different from the routine in Beijing.

Whether from a historical or geographical perspective, the land of North China, which is closer to the culture of the nomadic people in the north, has a very different sense of roughness in its bones, and the aura of spiritual beauty exuding from the land beneath its feet.

We are usually too busy and neglect the scenery on the road of life. Only by stopping can we truly calm down and appreciate the charm.

Looking back a thousand years from now, the dynasty changes in this generation are obviously fewer and more gentle. When was the last time the Sanwu region suffered a military disaster?
From the chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty to the chaos in the feudal towns at the end of the Tang Dynasty, there were few wars, except for the Huangchao rebels who caused some slight setbacks. Later, the Wuyue Kingdom established by Qian Liu perfectly avoided the wars of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, and developed stably for decades. Later, when things got tough, he simply accepted the territory and returned to the Song Dynasty.

"Perhaps, everyone likes to travel and walk around, not only to check in the scenic spots, but also to experience this different taste of life. 』

The crossroads of history have led to a long period of peace in the country, and there are many ancient towns with thousands of years of history. Especially in places such as Susongchang, which has the advantage of Taihu Lake and the Yangtze River. The description of abundant resources, natural treasures and outstanding people is really not an exaggeration.

Jin Shang hasn't seen what Hangzhou looks like right now, but Suzhou is an eye-opener.

Breathing the slightly cool moist air, Xiao Jin walked across the stone arch bridge of an unknown river. He looked at the gurgling water below, the carp that flicked its tail and stirred up white waves from time to time, and the wild ducks that showed up in the distance from time to time. It was really beautiful.

It stands to reason that this city has a large population, but it does not seem very crowded or busy. It does not mean that it seems lazy, but it has a calm feeling of running step by step, slowly and in an orderly manner.

When it comes to the power of heavy industry, the size of the city, the scope of influence, population size, talent attraction, etc., Beijing has an overwhelming advantage. It can be compared in an all-round way. Not only these quantifiable data, but also other things that are difficult to accurately describe It seems to be permeating the sky over the city, similar to the accumulation of humanistic heritage.

Compared with this, the so-called scenic spots and historical sites and tourist attractions with rich cultural heritage that I have seen in my previous life are simply not worth mentioning.

I was sighing in my heart, but I saw that the passers-by around me seemed to have been used to this scene for a long time, and they didn't find it strange at all.

However, for a businessman who comes here from other places to inspect the market, in this very developed and mature place with a balanced primary, secondary and tertiary industry and a stable structure, it is actually very difficult to explore a large market that others have not set foot in.

“Steady development, but few surprises? 』

If the tourism resources of emerging archipelago cities like Eastern Yong still need to be developed, Suzhou does not need to worry about such "trivial matters" at all.

Doing business is actually like this in many cases. Huge profits are temporary, and long-term stable business is the way to go.

Of course, this does not mean that there is no room for Jinxi Culture to intervene.

As time goes by, the degree of urbanization continues to deepen. Sooner or later, this geomantic treasure land around Taihu Lake will be swept up by the tide of the times. The time to live a quiet life is running out!

Jin Shang, who was thinking this way, walked through a lush tree-lined greenway and came to the small park at the junction of the quaint old street and the bustling new commercial plaza. The number of pedestrians passing by instantly increased.

With their children, there were many adults playing and many young people passing by. Beside a small landscape pool, Jin Shang saw a young man holding a guitar and playing and singing. There was a simple speaker beside him, and the open one in front of him. In the musical instrument box, there were several colorful banknotes.

Busking on the street?

This is the first time I’ve seen him since I came here.

It's not at the entrance of a subway station that can protect you from the wind and rain, nor is it a shopping mall overpass filled with people. The effect of singing in the open in such places should not be very good.

After actual observation, Jin Shang unexpectedly discovered that his judgment seemed to be wrong.

The number of people is not a sufficient reason, the key is the number of people willing to stop and listen.

This is also true. There are not many people around the small garden, but everyone is relatively leisurely. From time to time, there are children who stop to watch and hold the hands of their parents to cheer. There are also young couples playing with their arms and willing to throw a few coins. Or change.

Compared with ordinary street performers with long flowing hair and non-mainstream temperament, the young man in front of me, who seems to be "looking for his dream", has a much greener complexion. He looks about the same age as Xiao Jin, has short hair, is refreshing and capable, is of medium height, and has good playing and singing skills. Not particularly high, but still passable, much better than Jin Shang when he just graduated.

At this level, if a band is willing to accept it, it is not difficult to support yourself by going to nearby music festivals and occasionally going to bars to earn some extra money. You can even live relatively easily.

The most concerning thing is that he is actually singing Yuan Xiu, also known as Jin Shang's "Ma Jia" song. That song "Duplicity" is almost 70% to 80% as good as the original singer. Judging from the standards of a street performer who has not yet debuted, it is really good.

Since he was his fan, Jin Shang couldn't help but stepped forward and dug into the pockets of his pants and jacket, wanting to throw in a few tickets to cheer him up, but he found that he didn't have cash with him, and it was hard to use a credit card to tip.

Xiao Jin, who was slightly embarrassed, thought for a while, took out a bottle of sports drink from the small bag at hand and placed it in front of the other party, just as a reward to moisten his throat after singing tiredly.

The young man did not stop his movements, but gave Jin Shang a strange look and didn't care.

A few minutes later, after he stopped singing amid applause and bowed to the audience, the young man put down his guitar, picked up his drink, unscrewed the bottle cap, and took a big sip.

"Brother, I have been floating in this city for more than a year, and this is the first time I have received such a unique gift."

"Sorry, I didn't bring any money."

"These days, anyone who goes out without money is either stupid or a fool. Which one are you?"

"No, I just don't have cash, but I have my card."

"At least you can be considered 'rich'. Where did you come from to experience life?"

"It's not that exaggerated." Xiao Jin took a few steps closer and looked at his current harvest. It seemed... pretty average.

Not great, but not too bad either.

"You can sing well. If you are of this level and signed to a serious record company and have been working hard for two years, it won't be a big problem for your debut, right?"

"How can it be that easy? Being able to stand out if you have the ability is not the norm in this industry."

"Not in any line!"

This is not only true in the music industry, but also in most fields. Rather, capital beyond ability plays a greater role.

This is especially obvious in the relatively niche pop music circle.

After gathering the money in the bag and putting it away, the young man whistled, smiled with satisfaction, and then asked Jin Shang:
"You also play music?"

"Amateur, just for fun, it's better to be persistent than you are."

"Persistence is not a good thing."

It seemed that something from the past had been brought back, and the young man sighed unconsciously,
"When you think about the past, you will regret it so much that you want to die."

"Thinking about the future can also make you uneasy and lead you to depression."

"so?"

"Using the elimination method, can't we simply conclude that only now is the happiest..."

After a pause, Jin Shang smiled and said:

"Or are you very dissatisfied with the current situation?"

"More or less..."

Smacking his lips, the young man looked at Jin Shang a few times.

"What you say is really interesting. You know clearly that it is an unreasonable sophistry, but you can't find a reason to refute it."

"This is to comfort you. Don't think about random things. It's more realistic to think about what to eat for dinner. If you hone your skills honestly and seize the hard-won performance opportunities, you can hope to get ahead."

"Opportunity, hope, that's easy to say. However, I don't have any options, so I just take shortcuts."

During the break, two peers, whose names were unknown, chatted for a while.

Jin Shang almost understood. The young man in front of him came from out of town and was studying in a vocational college, but he didn't like the subjects he studied. In the words of his parents, he just wanted to spend money to live a life and find a place to settle down. It would be great if you could successfully learn a craft to make a living.

His family is not poor, but as the youngest son, he has been spoiled since he was a child. The eldest and second brothers are the hope of the family. He, the youngest, is not regarded as the mainstay of the family. Just live a peaceful life.

The family is not particularly harmonious, but there are no serious conflicts. There is a bit of ancestral property, but it is not worthy of brothers fighting each other and fighting among themselves.

"Just an ordinary family with a little extra money!"

The Jin family and his son could also be classified into this category before. Maybe the situation was a little better, but it was also limited. Of course, the gap is probably widened now. The gap between ordinary wealthy households and the extremely wealthy is still quite difficult to bridge.

"Without any savings, how could I have spare money to travel all the way to a higher vocational college, let alone enough pocket money to play music. Although the equipment in front of me is second-hand, it is not very cheap."

"Yes! Let me take a look at the guitar. It doesn't look too new, but the sound is quite good."

The other party was not stingy and handed it over simply. Jin Shang casually plucked the strings a few times, making a crisp and rapid sound.

"As expected, he is an expert. He is an amateur, so he is a bit humble."

"It's been two years since you came to Suzhou. How do you feel?"

"How about what?"

“Impressive view of the city.”

"Oh……"

The young man thought about it for a while and said casually,
"It has a profound foundation and full stamina. Although the economy is temporarily lagging behind several major competitors, it will catch up sooner or later."

"It's like being in a long-distance running for a long time without showing much success, but still maintaining the rhythm in the middle and late stages, and steadily blending into the first echelon, and is expected to win the championship in the late stages?"

"This is a strange statement, but... that's it. Your... word 'rhythm', I think is very appropriate. This is a city with soul and ideas. It has been developing steadily according to its own rhythm. , Fast or slow, always moving forward, rarely making mistakes, just like stock trading, you may not make huge profits in a short time, but you can make money all the time.”

It's graceful and majestic, and it feels like a heavy sword without an edge, that's what it means.

"Indeed, there is quite a temperament of 'let the wind and waves rise and sit firmly on the Diaoyutai'."

The most promising place in the Yangtze River Delta is undoubtedly Pudong, but that place is also a big stage for competition among all parties. It is really not easy to get there and develop in areas that are too remote. It is better to develop in the surrounding areas.

For example, Jin Shang, Mei Wenhui and others plan to focus on Kunshan and the surrounding areas, which is a very critical area, and then gradually expand to the surrounding areas.

The spring breeze of the new era has begun to blow, but it has not yet reached the period when the grass grows and the orioles fly and the spring flowers bloom. The best policy is to proceed slowly and step by step. Jin Shang is still young and has plenty of time.

Seeing that the conversation was almost over, Jin Shang handed over a business card.

"If you are interested in developing in the capital, contact him and he may be able to provide some help."

"Oh?"

The young man took it and saw that there was only a name and phone number, and his identity was not indicated.

"Thank you. See you later."

After bidding farewell to the street performer who had some ability, Jin Shang did not stay any longer. There were many places to see nearby, so there was no need to limit himself to this place.

"Walking around alone is a bit boring. Let's invite others to go boating on Taihu Lake tomorrow. 』

(End of this chapter)