That year the flowers bloomed 1981

Chapter 1427 Are you trying to drag me down with you? (Writer's block, please take a break for one more chapter)
Li Zhongfa and Wu Juying didn't ride in the same car as Li Ye today, so they were a little surprised when they saw Li Ye park the car. However, they were also very surprised when they saw Lao Song get out of the car.

He walked over in a few steps and just overheard Old Song saying, "I just felt my time was coming up and I was afraid of dying out there, so I came back to take one last look." He couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

Old Song decided to go to Japan after he became involved in Naoto Nakamura's disappearance case. At that time, Old Song was already over sixty years old, and his motive for going to Japan was obviously "courting death." Li Zhongfa sensed something was wrong and even had a farewell drink with him.
Although in his early years Li Zhongfa was a hardworking and simple Eighth Route Army soldier who carried a gun and fought the enemy, while Lao Song was a corrupt and wicked pawnshop owner who frequented brothels and drank wine, the two belonged to opposing classes.

However, at that time, Lao Song also sent Li Zhongfa two batches of medicinal herbs, and both of them had a blood feud with the Japanese. So when the two of them were drinking, they had a sigh that they might never see each other again in this life.

Old Song had been gone for six or seven years without returning home. Now that he's over seventy, he's suddenly come back. Does he really feel like his "time is up"?

Old Song had excellent eyesight. Seeing Li Zhongfa approaching, he quickly said with a grin, "Long time no see, Director Li! My grandson has been so fortunate to have your care these past two years. I can never repay such a debt of gratitude in my lifetime; my grandson will have to continue to repay it."

After Old Song passed away, his only grandson did receive care from Old Li's family. Otherwise, a young man in his early twenties living alone at home, receiving large sums of "overseas remittances" every year, would have attracted the attention of countless people long ago.

Thirty years from now, if you win the lottery, there will be a group of people who specialize in "hunting down the nouveau riche" and will try to drag you into gambling, drinking, and prostitution. How much more so in the 1990s when the social environment was far less favorable than in later generations?

So when Old Song's grandson got married, it was Li Kaijian who went to support him. Even the most clueless thugs wouldn't dare to mess with this "orphan".

However, Li Zhongfa didn't respond to Lao Song's words. Instead, he said with a serious expression, "Stop talking nonsense. Where do you feel unwell? If foreign hospitals can't cure you, then let's try traditional Chinese medicine."

Old Song paused for a moment, then quickly said, "No, no, I was just joking with the top scholar! Actually, my granddaughter-in-law gave birth to a big, healthy boy, and they'll be celebrating their one-month birthday soon."

A few days ago, my grandson called me crying, and my great-grandson cried too. My son and I hadn't seen each other for six or seven years, so I came back to visit.”

"You just came back for a visit, are you alright?"

"Of course! Director Li, you have a keen eye. Look at me now, I'm even more prosperous than the old landlords."

Li Zhongfa stared at Lao Song carefully. The man's face was ruddy and he even had some fat. He was indeed much better than he had looked a few years ago, when he was withered and sallow.

Li Zhongfa sighed and said, "Then you should live a few more years. You two have suffered so much in the first half of your lives. It would be a huge loss if you didn't live a few more years."

Old Song chuckled and said, "Director Li is right. When I was a kid, I had my fortune told by Master Hu, who said I would live to be at least a hundred."

"Okay, call me when you turn 100, and I'll bring you a bottle of good wine."

Li Zhongfa glanced at Lao Song, then turned and walked towards his car. "Hu Banxian has been dead for over ten years without a clear reason. You actually believe his fortune telling?"

But Old Song replied earnestly, "Okay, I'll definitely treat you to a drink then."

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Old Song watched Li Zhongfa return to the car before turning around to get in himself.

Unexpectedly, Li Ye blocked the car door and said with a smile, "It's been a long time since we last met. Why don't you get in and have a chat?"

Old Song grinned, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth: "Alright, I also really miss the top scholar!"

So Lao Song moved the people in the car to another car, and he and Li Ye were in a separate car.

As Li Ye drove, he asked, "Tell me! What mischief are you planning this time you're back? Don't lie to me. If you dare to lie to me, I'll take care of your grandson."

"Hehe, I can't hide it from you after all."

Old Song chuckled, then his smile faded, and his eyes sharpened as he said, "Colonel Nakamura's company has gone bankrupt. I don't think he'll live for many more years."

"Nakamura Kenji is dying? Isn't that a good thing?"

Li Ye was somewhat surprised because he had seen Nakamura Kensuke through binoculars at Old Song's house in Japan. He knew that Old Song was watching that old man every day, hoping he would die at any moment. At that time, Nakamura Kensuke was playing golf at the company, which made him seem to be in good health. So Old Song was afraid that his body would not be able to outlast Nakamura Kensuke and that he would die before him.

At that time, the Japanese stock market was at its most frenzied. Nakamura Kensuke made a huge bet in the Japanese financial market and seemed to be enjoying great success, which made Old Song resent the injustice of God and the good reward given to the wicked.

However, at this point, Nakamura Kenji has probably lost even his underwear.

After rising to 38915 points two years ago, the Japanese stock market was suddenly hit by a violent crash, turning countless people's dreams of becoming rich overnight into a deep abyss. The panic-driven stampede became the main theme of the Japanese stock market.

Moreover, this decline lasted for three years, and this year it has finally hit rock bottom.

Given this dramatic drop in prices, it's a testament to Nakamura Kenjiro's robust health that he didn't suffer a heart attack and die suddenly; he certainly wouldn't live for more than a few years.

But Old Song shook his head and said, "I used to hope he would die, but now I feel that letting him die like this would be too easy for him. So before he dies, I have to lie to him one more time."

"You're going to lie to him again? You really like courting death!"

Li Ye really didn't know what to say.

Back in the 1930s, Old Song swindled Nakamura Kenju with a batch of fake antiques, and was subsequently beaten, losing a leg and also costing the pawnshop owner's entire family their lives.

Now, decades have passed, and he's practically buried in the ground, yet he still tries to deceive the other party again. Is he someone who never learns from his mistakes?

Old Song slowly shook his head and said, "Times have changed. Back then, the top scholar didn't treat us like human beings, but now that old bastard Nakamura owes me exorbitant interest, I'll make him neither human nor ghost."

Li Ye asked in surprise, "Old Song, you also lend money at exorbitant interest rates?"

Old Song chuckled awkwardly and said, "Don't worry, Scholar. I only lend to the Japanese, and the people handling the loan sharking are also Japanese."

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Li Ye fell silent.

Old Song made it clear: I'm lending money at exorbitant interest rates in Japan, you can't use Chinese morality to restrain me, can you?
Li Ye remained silent for a moment before saying softly, "So, were you planning to die with him, which is why you came back to see your grandson one last time?"

"Hey, you've got it wrong."

Old Song clicked his tongue and said calmly, "That old bastard Nakamura has come to the mainland. On our turf, I don't need to risk my life to take him down with me."

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Li Ye turned to look at Lao Song and felt that he didn't seem to be putting on a brave face.

So Li Ye could only curse, "Whatever! Die or not, it's up to you."

He couldn't persuade Lao Song to "take a step back and see the bigger picture," after all, it was an irreconcilable feud that even God couldn't resolve.

But at this moment, Old Song said with a smile, "Don't worry, top scholar, I certainly don't want to die, but if you can do me a small favor, my chances of living will be much better."

"Damn it, are you trying to drag me down with you?"

　I'm experiencing writer's block and need to take a break from writing. I'm ashamed and feel extremely embarrassed.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)