Siheyuan: Pretend to be a Pig and Eat the Tiger

Although Tao Wei was discussing it, he clearly didn't want to give anyone a chance to refuse; the unquestionable tone in his voice was palpable.

Bang Geng's heart sank. Tao Wei had taken a liking to Fan Jinyou? In the past, he was always the one who got the best opportunities, but now he was giving them to Fan Jinyou.

Fan Jinyou has only been here a few days? How did he catch Tao Wei's eye so quickly? And me? It took me a whole year to gain his trust!
Are the differences between people really that big? Besides his unique dead fish eyes, what else is there to praise about Fan Jinyou? Oh right, his silver tongue; this guy's silver tongue is indeed sharp.
Vladimir was completely fooled by this guy's smooth talk, and people these days like that.

"Of course I'm willing! As long as you need me, Brother, I'll go through fire and water for you, and I'll do whatever you ask!"

Fan Jinyou had no idea about Bang Geng's complicated feelings and doubts about life. Instead, he happily agreed, having heard that Hong Kong was a paradise on earth when he was in Beijing.
In the past, cadres couldn't get through without strict approval. Back then, I was just a junior staff member, how could I possibly have that kind of connection?
Conversely, even if they went, it was just to handle official business, and given the nature of their work, they would never come into contact with the so-called heaven or hell.

Things are different now. Tao Wei can come up with three million US dollars at once, which means he's no ordinary person. If we go with him, what if we get a chance to rise to the top? Opportunity favors the prepared mind. How will you know if you don't try?

"Alright, since that's the case, let's get ready. After signing the contract, we'll go to Hong Kong Island to take a look. I heard that one of my underlings has started a real estate company there. We can go check it out and learn from him!"

Tao Wei chuckled. In Hong Kong, as long as you have money, you can do whatever you want. But there are always exceptions. It's not that some things are ignored, but that the time isn't right yet.
Tao Wei was taught from a young age to strive for any benefits and to delegate unknown matters to his subordinates. Ideally, he would reap the rewards while others would bear the risks.

If you have a good guy on the polar bear side and need someone on Hong Kong Island, things are going smoothly and you're making a lot of money, then you're a good brother. But if things go wrong, you'll be in jail!
"Alright, thank you for your guidance, brother. I will definitely be humble and cautious, avoid arrogance and impetuosity, make steady progress, and not let you down. Just watch me!"

Fan Jinyou quickly expressed his opinion, even using some idioms he was used to, just to convince Tao Wei that he could do it.

For someone who has hit rock bottom, seeing a lifeline is something they will not easily give up on, and they will even desperately grab onto it, not caring if the stick looks at them with disdain.
Having lived at the bottom of society for so long, watching the villagers herd livestock every day, he had had enough of that hard life and never wanted to go back to the past.

Now penniless, all I want is to make a lot of money and live the life I want. Even my hatred for He Yuzhu was triggered by my desire to get close to Bang Geng; otherwise, I wouldn't care at all.
Penniless and starving, how could he care about hatred? Even if he wanted revenge, he would wait until he had the strength, instead of being a penniless man glaring at the richest man with gnashing teeth.

Compared to Bang Geng, Fan Jinyou was much more rational, which is why he was so eager when Tao Wei extended an olive branch!
"Haha, great, that's exactly the kind of person I need. As long as you persevere, you'll definitely have your day. Follow me and you'll see a different world. Keep up the good work!"

Tao Wei was already used to these empty words and platitudes. If it weren't for needing a front man and not being able to find a suitable one in Beijing, he wouldn't even give a second glance to someone like Fan Jinyou!
"Well, Fan Jinyou, just because you've latched onto a powerful figure, does that mean you think you're someone important? You don't even respect me anymore?" Bang Geng looked at Fan Jinyou with envy as Tao Wei left. How could the polar bear (referring to Hong Kong) be as alluring as Hong Kong these days? During his time in Beijing, those young masters described Hong Kong as a paradise on earth. How could he not be envious?
What's the situation with polar bears? It's like the old capital city; although there's food and drink here, there are many restrictions.
What about Hong Kong Island? It's said that you can do whatever you want as long as you have money. I've saved up some money over the years, so how can I not go and see Hong Kong Island?

“Mr. Jia, what are you saying? You are my savior. Without you, I might have starved to death.”
After living in the border provinces for so many years, I only managed to save up enough money for one ticket to see polar bears. I only got this opportunity after escaping to Pakistan.

When I arrived here, I was penniless. It was you who gave me a bite to eat, and it was also because of you that I met you, brother.

I, Fan Jinyou, will never forget your great kindness in my lifetime, but I am currently unable to repay it. We'll see what happens in the future!

Fan Jinyou's expression changed, but he quickly returned to normal and began to tearfully recount the help Banggeng had given him, describing Banggeng as a savior, which saddened all who heard it.
Fan Jinyou actually looked down on Bang Geng, thinking that this kid didn't know the principle of "a wise man submits to circumstances" and would only stay like this in the future, and would definitely not amount to much.

However, circumstances are beyond one's control. Bang Geng had served under Tao Wei for longer than him, and his personal connections were stronger than his own.

Getting carried away at this point and offending this kid is not a good sign. If he tries to trip you up, you might not be able to make a living!
Fan Jinyou knew a principle: to integrate into a team, the most important thing is of course the leader's trust, but that's not enough; you also need to unite with your colleagues.

No matter how much the boss trusts you, you can't get anything done without being popular. In the end, you'll inevitably be abandoned by the boss. Bang Geng has been under Tao Wei for so long, he must know a lot of people.
There might be a few brothers involved. What if this kid gets these people to sabotage him, causing him to make mistakes in everything he does? In the long run, will Tao Wei still be able to trust him?

The most important reason why Tao Wei brought him along was probably because he saw his value. Vlamikl had made great contributions, and without this incident, he would not have caught Tao Wei's eye.
"Good to know. Never forget that I am your guide. Your brother's favor is only temporary. I am the one who will fight alongside you to conquer the world!"

Bang Geng's expression improved considerably. "You're smart enough to know who saved you. Otherwise, I wouldn't have let you off so easily. In this place, if a Chinese person dies and there are no family members to hold accountable, the relevant departments won't take it seriously. It's very easy!"
"Of course, I'll need your help in the future. We come from the same place and have a common enemy, so we should look after each other and get our revenge eventually!"

Fan Jinyou breathed a sigh of relief. That's what he said, but once I've established myself, I'll get rid of you. You have no right to point fingers.

"Yes, definitely. Go to Hong Kong and do your best. I heard He Yuzhu also has two companies there, but I don't know the specifics yet. If you can find out and cause some trouble, that would be even better!" (End of Chapter)