Gao Wuming: From Dockworker to Physical Achievement

Having dealt with the newspaper owner, Lewis went straight to the newspaper office.

Although the newspaper's owner is a foreigner, most of the employees are Chinese.

After all, they were cheap enough, even in the concessions.

The news of Lewis's departure was not widely publicized, and not much time had passed.

Previously, when Lewis went out to take photos, he would often disappear for several days at a time.

Therefore, in the eyes of other employees, Lewis was still the newspaper's deputy editor-in-chief.

"We'll work overtime tonight to print out the newspaper using these photos," Lewis said, showing off the photos he had taken.

The employees looked pained, which meant they would have to work overtime tonight.

As for overtime pay, there is naturally no such thing; being able to work at a newspaper is already a blessing for them.

"Get the newspaper done tonight, and you'll get triple pay," Lewis said.

Before setting off, Chen Yi inquired about the newspaper's situation.

In particular, the issue of newspaper salaries.

He also told Lewis that if he wanted to secure his position as president, he had to provide his employees with adequate compensation.

Lewis agreed with Chen Yi's words, and therefore announced it as soon as he arrived at the newspaper office.

Sure enough, after hearing his words, the employees' pained expressions disappeared, replaced by surprise and excitement.

Surprisingly, the newspaper, which is usually very stingy, was willing to pay more.

As for Lewis and Pine, in their eyes there was not much difference; they were both foreigners and both bosses.

"Sir, is it really okay to publish this? We might offend a lot of people," a more knowledgeable employee said with some concern after seeing the photo to be published in the newspaper.

"Our newspaper reports on real events, so how can we be afraid of offending people? Besides, even if someone holds us accountable, I will take the blame. You just need to do your job," Lewis said.

Since Lewis had said that, no one else had anything to say, so they started working overtime.

Anyway, Lewis is a foreigner, so there won't be any problems with him in charge.

The night passed quickly.

Freshly printed newspapers, still smelling strongly of ink, were delivered to various sales points.

Newspaper boys sold them.

"Breaking news! Breaking news! The dock gang has wiped out the White Smoke Pavilion! Chen Yi has declared that no more white smoke will be allowed to appear at the dock..."

"Breaking news! Breaking news!"

Newsboys waving newspapers were everywhere in the streets and alleys of the dock.

Although the execution of the opium den owner yesterday was public.

However, many people were at work at the time and were unaware of this.

So when newsboys ran around waving newspapers early in the morning.

Many people looked very surprised.

"The opium den has been shut down? Really?" A farmhand exclaimed, his eyes wide.

"Of course it's true. Yesterday, a bunch of heads were chopped off, and there was blood everywhere. It was a terrible scene."

According to someone who was at the scene yesterday.

"They even dared to shut down opium dens. I heard that's a business run by men."

"You didn't know that? The dock gang fought with the police and won."

"What? When did this happen?"

"Where did this guy come from in the mountains? He didn't even notice the gunfire that went on all night?"

"I was sleeping soundly."

Such conversations took place in various parts of the dock.

The newsboy's shouts, along with corroborating testimony from others, were all part of the story.

When I went to the inner street again, I found that those opium dens were really closed.

The people at the dock then realized that the dock that the dock gang had taken over had truly become different.

Even if this were a normal gang, such a change would still cause concern.

After all, there was the Governor's Office and the Consulate located above it.

Who knows when the gang will be taken down and things will go back to normal.

But I heard that the dock gang and the police fought a battle and the dock gang won.

This gave the residents of the docks confidence that the dock gang might actually be able to gain a foothold on the docks and change the environment.

Many students in some of Tianhai's colleges are also discussing this matter.

Besides the concessions, newspapers were sold by newsboys in various parts of Tianhai.

So everyone knew about it.

"He is indeed a patriot. After the opium dens are shut down, the lives of the people on the docks will be much better."

In a teahouse frequented by scholars, Lu Qingshan held a newspaper in his hand and remarked with emotion.

"They even fought with the police. Is this dock gang that powerful?" a student next to him said.

"Since you dare to do such a thing, you must be brave enough. Some people think that others are fools and only they are smart, but in fact they are the most foolish of all," Lu Qingshan said.

Bang.

At a table not far from him, a scholar in a long robe slammed his hand on the table.

He retorted angrily, "What did you say? Is this how your academy teaches you to insult others?"

It was Lecturer Zhang.

"I didn't say anything about Lecturer Zhang, but if Lecturer Zhang feels like he's been scolded, then I'm sorry, the scolding is directed at you," Lu Qingshan said.

Ever since their last discussion about the dock gangs, the two of them had a falling out and even fought.

I'll stop pretending altogether.

Whenever they both appear at the teahouse, they inevitably end up hurling insults at each other.

"I'm not going to argue with you. There's no point in arguing like this. I'll just say one thing."

Lecturer Zhang sneered, "The dock gang only managed to drive off a small police squad. Do you really think they have the strength to stand up to the Governor's Mansion? Or the consulate? If they really had that kind of strength, would Tianhai still have a concession?"

"You don't need to bring up the concessions. Whether the dock gang has strength or not is not for you to decide. I'm just asking you, is it true that you repelled the police? Is it true that you destroyed the opium den?" Lu Qingshan said.

"Hmph, short-sighted and narrow-minded, such a perspective is hardly worthy of serious consideration," Lecturer Zhang sneered.

Lu Qingshan said, "Foreigners' dogs."

Lecturer Zhang: "I won't argue with you, I'll only reason with you. If you have the ability, then convince me."

Lu Qingshan: "Foreigners' dogs."

Lecturer Zhang: "What's the point of saying such meaningless things?"

Lu Qingshan: "Foreigners' dogs."

Lecturer Zhang finally couldn't hold back and shouted angrily, "You little beast, your mother's a prostitute!"

Lu Qingshan flew into a rage: "You old dog, I'm stating the facts. You insulted my mother, I'll beat you to death."

After saying that, he rushed up and tackled Lecturer Zhang, punching him repeatedly in the face.

The scholar standing nearby quickly pulled him back, saying, "A gentleman uses words, not fists! Don't fight! Don't fight!"

In a corner of the teahouse, a man dressed in a well-tailored suit and wearing small round glasses stood, looking every bit the intellectual.

I was sitting at a single table, reading the newspaper and sipping tea.

The farce unfolding around him made him look up.

Scanning the expressions of each scholar, I memorized their thoughts.

He glanced at Lu Qingshan several times and had a rather good impression of the young man.

He was Qin Tianqi. In the mornings, he liked to go to teahouses where scholars gathered to drink tea and have breakfast.

This way, one can always hear the opinions of the scholars in Tianhai regarding the dock gang.