Back to the Republic of China to open a department store

In April, the best season in the south of the Yangtze River, Luo Xiazhi came to the Suzhou factory to participate in the opening ceremony of the Suzhou Feilong rubber shoe factory just after he returned to Shanghai from the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Guangzhou Rubber Factory.

Before Liang Shaolong stayed in Suzhou for more than a year, it was because of this factory that specializes in the production of rain boots and rubber shoes.

Because it involves the final profit of the Nanyang Rubber Plantation, he puts more effort into this factory than ordinary textile and garment factories.

In Shanghai dialect, there is a so-called "gimmicks and gimmicks, all 'gimmicks' on the head. Lame lame, all 'lame' on the feet".A good pair of shoes, especially a good pair of rain boots, was used to show status in the past.

Jiangnan is as rainy as Guangzhou, especially during the rainy season before summer, where it can rain continuously for nearly a month.In summer there are typhoons, and in autumn it is rainy again.It can be said that Jiangnan people grew up in water, so they have a temper and talent like water.

However, traveling on this rainy day is the most inconvenient.Rich people can still use their cars as a means of walking to keep their expensive leather shoes off the ground.Ordinary people have to travel in the rain to find food.Although there are traditional rain boots such as clogs and oilcloth clogs, they are not as convenient and waterproof as rubber shoes.

In big cities like Shanghai and Guangzhou, although rubber rain boots were sold more than ten years ago, most of them are imported and expensive, and ordinary people cannot afford them.

Now that raw materials and factories have been localized, why not let Rorschach be ecstatic.

"How about it, brother? I'm selling these shoes in your department store. I'm afraid you will rent an extra warehouse for me."

Liang Shaolong pointed to the various styles of shoes in the sample showroom, feeling extremely complacent.

"Look, look at this, foreigners will never make these kind of rain boots—it's for women with small feet and loose feet."

Luo Xiazhi took the ordinary-looking rain boots and took a closer look.I found that although the outside is no different from ordinary rain boots, the inside is very different.

The toe is protruding inside, and the bottom is lined with soft fabric. Women with small feet can keep their balance when wearing it, and the outside looks like "natural feet". In Shanghai, old ladies with small feet can be seen everywhere.

And this Liang Shaolong really knows how to do business, which is different from the usual imported rain boots that are either black or blue.These domestically produced rain boots are brightly colored and decorated with various patterns, which can be regarded as "carved dragons and painted phoenixes", and some are modeled after the official boots of the former dynasty.It is very in line with Chinese aesthetics.

Once it goes on the market, it will definitely receive rave reviews.

"Brother Liang, you don't need a warehouse for these rain boots. I'm afraid they will be sold out at my counter if they come off your production line."

Rorschach said it matter-of-factly.

"Xiao Ye, call Shanghai later. Ask them to open a counter specially for the 'Feilong Rubber Shoes Factory', on the first floor near the gate. The rainy season is coming again, so it's convenient for citizens to buy."

"Good third master."

"Then do me a favor."

Liang Shaolong was overjoyed.

"The rain boots are ready, when will the rubber shoes be arranged? Basketball shoes, football shoes, and running shoes, these are the most profitable!"

Luo Xiazhi in his "previous life" was also a fashion shoe enthusiast, but due to the economic situation, the number of his collection was very limited.

Now that he has finally become a rich man and can open a joint venture with others, how can he not make good use of his "home field advantage"?

After all, the rubber shoe factory is profitable, so he has the confidence to continue to open the tire factory.

Speaking of this tire, even the Japanese can't make it localized.Now he has his own rubber plantation and a raw film processing factory.Just wait for the chemical plant to start to produce chemical raw materials such as calcium carbonate and vulcanized ointment, and then the production of tires can be carried out.

Domestically produced cars, he probably won't see them in the short term.The localization of automobile tires should still be able to work hard.

Back in Shanghai, the movie "The New Consort" has been released for more than a month.

As expected by Luo Xiazhi, this movie really set off a movie-watching craze once again.There are countless fans who are fascinated by Yu Zou and Zou. As for the movie "Yin Mistake" produced by New Era Pictures in the previous month, it has been completely forgotten and thrown to Java.

"Strike while the iron is hot, arrange for the two of them to take a group of advertising photos for 'Flying Dragon Rain Boots' - just use the look in the play, go to Songjiang Eiffel Tower to shoot! The theme is: Walking in Paris in the rain."

This "Songjiang Eiffel Tower" is now a popular attraction in Shanghai. Every day, many fashionable men and women drive to the suburbs to take pictures.Now April is the most beautiful time of the year in spring, and when added to the flow of people going for outings in the suburbs, it is even busier than the city.

So Luo Xiazhi struck while the iron was hot, and built a cafe next to the "Eiffel Tower", a clothing store that rents out foreign court styles, and planned to take advantage of the popularity of movies to make a fortune.

He even thought about buying this and the surrounding land and opening a large-scale entertainment facility like "Shanghai Studios" if there are more scenes for movies in the future. money……

Huh?In this way, in the "last life", he went to Chedun Film and Television City in Songjiang to play!

"Hurry up!" Luo Xiazhi ordered, "After all, there is still one month before the announcement of Yu Meihui's retirement from the entertainment circle will be announced."

After speaking, the office, which was still bustling with activity, suddenly fell silent.

"Black Girl" Yu Meihui terminated her contract ahead of schedule, and all existing performing arts activities will stop in May.A press conference will be held at that time.Prior to this, only some senior managers of Shimai knew about this news, and kept it secret.

Shu Wenfei sighed softly, she could imagine with her knees what kind of bloody storm it would be.Those crazy movie fans may want to smash Roche Entertainment and Shimai Department Store.

Anyway, her cousin wants to hit someone very much now.

On the Japanese side, an old classmate who was asked by Gu Hanlin to secretly investigate Hiroshi Nogi's information sent him detailed information that had been investigated for a long time.This friend happened to return to China to attend an academic conference recently, and Gu Hanlin came to express his thanks in person.

After reading the thick materials, Luo Xiazhi felt bad all over.

"Pervert? Is this 'pervert'?"

He pointed to the letter and said.

"Remember to burn it after reading it. My friend is risking a lot by sending this material."

Gu Hanlin took a sip of tea to calm down his thoughts.

Ah, after reading the document, I feel that my eyes are dirty. Let's go out and find a garden with a better view for a walk.

This Nogi Hiroshi is indeed a well-known family, and he is a descendant of the Nogi family in Kyoto.This Nogi family is said to be counted up by their ancestors, and they can also get in touch with the Japanese royal family. What is the so-called "Chinese family", the father even inherited the title of earl.

Hiroshi Nogi is the second son of the Nogi family. His father and elder brother both work in the Ministry of War.Hiroshi Nogi studied economics at Tokyo Imperial University in his early years, then studied in Germany, and was then sent to China.It should be a preparation for future politics.

Speaking of which, this Nogi Hiroshi is also a "famous" figure in Tokyo's upper class, but his "fame" is... a bit embarrassing.

This person doesn't care about gender in terms of sexuality, and he especially likes to play with the children of rich and powerful families.

"This Nogi Hiroshi is simply a pervert. He relied on his family's power and power. When he was in Japan, he was always 'bullying men and women'. He is not interested in children from ordinary families, no matter how beautiful they are, but he likes those from noble families. , the children of the rich family, and even the rich man himself!"

Luo Xiazhi shook the information page, "Hunting ranges from teens to thirties, regardless of gender. Among them... there is actually his cousin, who committed suicide because of him Already!"

It should be said that few of the young people he played with had a good end.

If it weren't for the high status of the Nogi family in Japan and being trusted by the royal family, the things that Nogi Hiroshi committed in Japan would have killed him many times.

Now he has every reason to suspect that Hiroshi Nogi was sent to China to "gold-plate" to increase his qualifications. It may also be that he couldn't stay in the country and was thrown out by his father to avoid disaster.

"Power is the best aphrodisiac."

Gu Hanlin came to a conclusion.

"What he likes is not the 'person', but the power behind that 'person'. He likes the pleasure of stepping on the power under his feet."

Thinking of the meeting in Hiroshi Nagi's office that day, Gu Hanlin felt that sticky and ambiguous nausea feeling regurgitated again.Dark like tarsal maggots crawled all the way from the cracks of the bones to the arms of the arms.

"You probably didn't know about it when you went to Guangzhou for more than half a month. Do you know about it, the boss? The big Tsing Yi who sang the whole version of "The Palace of Eternal Life" on the Tianchan Stage before, and sang it for three days."

Gu Hanlin put down his teacup and leaned towards Luo Xiazhi.

"Ah... I know, that boss, when he first came to Shanghai to visit the wharf, he visited me at Shimao Department Store. I also gave him an out-of-print record of his master as a gift in return."

Rorschach nodded.

"Before I went to Guangzhou, I heard that his popularity in Shanghai's Liyuan circle was about to catch up with that of 'Qi Lin Tong'. .What's wrong?"

"My throat is useless."

"what?"

Luo Xiazhi was so taken aback that he almost knocked over the cups on the coffee table.

"Jumped into the Suzhou Creek in the middle of the night, and it took more than two hours to float before being discovered. The weather was quite cold last month. After the person fished it, he developed a high fever for several days, which was life-threatening."

Gu Hanlin sighed, "In the end the fever subsided, but the person was useless. The throat was completely down, and it was as if it had been ground by iron sand. There is no way to sing opera. His group of opera fans are like frosted eggplants recently."

"Why are you diving in the middle of the night?"

Rorschach was extremely puzzled.

"Do you think he jumped voluntarily? He jumped from the window sill on the fourth floor of the Baguo Hotel. Fortunately, there is Suzhou Creek below. He just broke an arm and lost his voice when he jumped. If it was a road below, it is probably already dead It's a corpse."

The window sill on the south side of the Baguo Hotel faces the Suzhou Creek, and when you open the window, it is sparkling.From time to time, there are melon sellers and flower vendors crossing the river, which can be regarded as a scene in Shanghai.

"Nogi Hiroshi...he usually lives in the VIP suite of the Hakkoku Hotel."

Luo Xiazhi swallowed dryly, "Could it be..."

"Yes."

Gu Hanlin nodded, "It is said that Nogi Hiroshi spent more than a month before, and spent countless money. He also gave flower cards, costumes, jewelry, and hair. The boss didn't care about it. Then one day, a small bag in the boss’s troupe disappeared... That night, the boss went to the Baguo Hotel.”

"The boss is benevolent..."

Rorschach lowered his head.

It is hard to imagine what happened in the Baguo Hotel that day, which could force people to the point where they had to jump off the building.

"But, that Nogi Hiroshi only likes the children of high-ranking and powerful families, the boss is an actor...ah, he is the Eight Banners..."

Luo Xiazhi slowly came back to his senses.

"Although he was kicked out of his family, his ancestors were also nobles. In his father's generation, he is still a general of Duke Zhen."

The boss was just a fancier, a student of the Eight Banners, who doesn't have a hobby of listening to opera and singing.They invented Zidi Shu.

Who knew that the boss became addicted to playing tickets, and actually went into the sea himself.Don't be a son anymore, but an actor.

Playing tickets and going to the sea are two different things. That family is also from the Zanying family, so they feel that it is too shameful, so they kick him out directly.I heard that the genealogy... oh no, the Manchu clan is called the "Jade Document", and his name was deleted from the jade document.

"Nogi Hiroshi must have heard that the boss was born in a noble family and looks good, so... a beast, what a beast!"

Rorschach gritted his teeth angrily.

"I heard that the boss is going back to Beiping when he recovers from his illness... I don't know if the Zhen Guo Gongfu still wants him as a 'rebellious son'. Let's go to the train station to see him off."

Gu Hanlin patted him on the shoulder.

When the two of them opened the window to burn documents in the office, Secretary Shu ran in hastily.

"Third Master, it's not good, something happened to 'Black Girl'!"

[-]th Floor, Eight Kingdoms Hotel

Yu Meihui sat in the living room of the luxury suite, looking at the closed door uneasily.

She was called here during the filming of commercials on the set, and she was still wearing Feng Suzhen's suit from "The New Son-in-law".

It's been almost half an hour since I've been sitting here, and I still haven't seen half a person... Who is it, who wants to see her.

Yu Meihui stood up, walked around the living room full of Chinese and foreign antiques, and finally couldn't help but walked to the window, opened the window, and looked out.

Looking at the slight ripples on the quiet water of Suzhou Creek outside, her chaotic thoughts calmed down a little.

In a few days, she will take a rest.

Luo Sanye arranged for her to go to the Normal University to study for half a year in the preparatory course, and then to study in the Chinese Department, at least get the undergraduate degree first.

There are no directing schools in China, but there are in the United States and Europe.

At that time, I will either study abroad, or follow Director Hou to learn the knowledge of filming and directing.The meaning of the third master is that we will make a decision based on the situation at that time.She listened to the third master.

Although being a celebrity is indeed fun, it is also really disturbing.Since she stood out in the "Miss Shimai" beauty pageant a year and a half ago, although she has received the love and welcome of countless fans, the harassment and malice from all sides have always troubled her.

It's fine if it's aimed at her personally, but the problem is that those malice have spread to her family.

In fact, since half a month ago, the Heimei Toothpaste Factory has not been peaceful.

First, a worker was injured while working in the workshop, and a finger was cut off by a machine.Although the person was rescued immediately, the entire batch of toothpaste was useless.Here her father was still coordinating compensation matters, and as soon as the workers' families filed a lawsuit there, the Industrial and Commercial Bureau ordered the toothpaste factory to immediately suspend work for rectification.

After losing a large sum of money, and dredging up and down.Finally, the toothpaste factory reopened, and some customers took their toothpaste and went to the newspaper to complain.Said that after using his toothpaste, he felt nauseated and nauseated, and suspected that there were poisonous substances in it.

It even exposed the worker injury incident that was finally suppressed last time.

Thanks to Yu Meihui, Heimei Toothpaste's reputation in Shanghai is now in full swing.

But within a few days, a bunch of "consumers" jumped out of nowhere, all saying that they got sick after using the toothpaste they bought recently, and suspected that they were also poisoned.

The most egregious one, his wife had been dead for half a year, insisting that his wife had just brushed her teeth before she died, and suspected that she had accidentally swallowed toothpaste while brushing her teeth.

I thought there would be another wave of rumors about "black girl toothpaste murder", but at this time someone told Yu Meihui that there was someone who could help her settle this matter.

The person who can help her is a senior official of the "Shanghai Academy of Natural Sciences".Their research institute has the most advanced imported testing equipment, and the certificates issued are enough to refute those rumors with ulterior motives and restore the innocence of their factory.

In fact, Yu Meihui knew that if she spoke to Luo Sanye, he would definitely help her without saying a word.

But she was about to leave soon, and she had no shame in voluntarily terminating the contract.The third master has been so busy recently, he just came back from Guangzhou, and went to Suzhou non-stop...

In short, she can't bother the third master any more. The road ahead is so long, and she has to go down step by step by herself.

"chuck"

The sound of the doorknob turning came from the door, and Yu Meihui turned her head suddenly.

A man entered, a complete stranger.

"You actually wore men's clothes?"

When the man saw her, he raised his eyebrows in surprise.

The exaggerated tone, coupled with his slightly weird monocle and a small beard under his nose, make people's hair stand on end.

It was already afternoon at this time, and the setting sun on the Suzhou Creek was projected against the light into this decorated room, everything seemed incomparable.

"I... I'm sorry, sir. I, I think I still have something to do, so I won't bother you."

The alarm bell was ringing in her heart, she said, and walked quickly towards the door.

When he passed the man, he was suddenly pinched by the wrist.

Yu Meihui staggered and took half a step forward, but was pulled back by the man, and was half-embraced by him.

"Among women, beauty can only be considered average..."

Hiroshi Nogi pinched her shoulders, and painted her profile with his eyes.Satisfied to see her showing a terrified expression, her body was as stiff as a stray cat soaked in a heavy rain.

"However, after wearing a man's suit, she looks very handsome... As expected, she is the champion of 'Miss Shimai' who is well-known in Shanghai."

"Sir, who are you? I came here because I heard that someone can solve the problem of my factory."

Yu Meihui pushed him away, took two steps back, and supported the mahogany hanger on one side to stabilize her figure.

"Yes, yes, yes. I almost forgot, you are still the female boss of 'Heimei Toothpaste Factory'. You don't need to be an ordinary female star, or a salesperson."

Hiroshi Nogi's monocle reflected a dazzling light under the afterglow of the setting sun outside the window.Yu Meihui in the photo narrowed her eyes and lowered her head involuntarily.

Hiroshi Nogi took two steps back, and locked the door with his backhand.

"Quick, quick, drive faster."

Luo Xiazhi anxiously patted Li Ye's seat and urged.

Li Ye pursed his lips and stepped on the accelerator hard.

Just now Songjiang called and complained to the secretary's office, saying that Yu Meihui suddenly played a big game, left the entire filming team alone, and went back to the city by car.

Shu Wenfei knew that something had happened to the Yu family recently, and thought that she probably came back to solve the problem, so she didn't pay much attention.

Unexpectedly, there was a tabloid reporter who was on good terms with the two sisters of the Shu family and squatted at the Bakuo Hotel for celebrity scandals all the year round. When she saw Yu Meihui, the "female son-in-law" who is now popular in Shanghai, came to the Bakuo Hotel alone, and even entered the last one. The long-term private room where the owner of Yue Na just had an accident, and immediately called Shu Wenfei's cousin, Ms. Long.

Shu Wenfei felt that something was wrong, so he came to report to Luo Xiazhi.

"It's here! Eight Kingdoms Hotel!"

Li Ye braked, and Luo Xiazhi and Gu Hanlin who were sitting in the back almost hit the back of the front seat together.

"quick!"

Opening the car door, Luo Xiazhi rushed out first.

Before running two steps, he rushed to a "man" who had just come out of the restaurant and was also in a hurry.

Under the huge momentum, both of them took half a step back.

Gu Hanlin strode forward and took Luo Xiazhi, who almost fell off his ass, into his arms.

"It's alright."

Gu Hanlin put his arms around Luo Xiazhi's shoulders, and was about to raise his head to reprimand the blind-eyed guy in front of him.

Unexpectedly, the other party looked at them with an aggrieved face, and tears filled their big eyes.

"Master Luo... Principal Gu..."

This guy in a suit and leather shoes in front of him is not a "man", this is clearly the "black girl" Yu Meihui!

"Black girl..."

"Third Lord..."

Yu Meihui curled her mouth.

When she came out of the set, the makeup artist had just done her makeup and brushed her hair.Now her hair is messed up, her clothes are also messed up, and she is pitiful and unbearable.

"Third Master!!"

With a whimper, she pushed Gu Hanlin away, threw herself into Luo Xiazhi's arms, and hugged him tightly.

"What's the matter... what's the matter..."

Luo Xiazhi stroked her back with trembling hands, and an ominous premonition rose from his mind.

The boss... Yu Meihui... No, no, no!

"Don't cry, don't cry..."

Luo Xiazhi felt that his heart was about to break.

Gu Hanlin and Li Ye, who had just stopped the car and rushed in, stood behind them, silently watching the scene in front of them.

"Goddamn Japanese devils..."

Gu Hanlin's right hand touched the left chest that had just been shoved by Yu Meihui, and he cursed through gritted teeth.

The raging fire of anger burned in the chests of these people.

The group hurried back to the car before alarming other guests and reporters.

Li Ye bit her lip, resisting the urge to shed tears, ran through three or four red lights along the way, and quickly drove the car in the direction of Shimai Department Store.

"It's okay, I'll be home in a while, it's okay..."

Gu Hanlin, who was sitting in the co-pilot, turned his head, looked at Luo Xiazhi who was hugging Yu Meihui, who was out of breath, and clenched his fists tightly.

"Woooooo, third master, that's a pervert, a big pervert."

Yu Meihui raised her head, her whole face was covered with tears.

"Yes, he is a pervert. Let's not think about him anymore, just treat it as being bitten by a dog."

Luo Xiazhi's handkerchief had already been soaked by her crying, and she hurriedly patted the back of the chair, asking Gu Hanlin to donate his handkerchief.

Yu Meihui took the clean handkerchief, blew her nose hard, and then hiccupped and said, "I don't know him...why did he ask me to beat him? It scared me to death."

"Yes, yes, he asked you to hit him... huh? Hit him?"

Luo Xiazhi kept nodding, suddenly felt something was wrong, and suddenly widened his eyes.

"Nogi Hiroshi, let you hit him?"

"Is...is his name Hiroshi Nogi? I don't know. I don't know him."

Yu Meihui shook her head and wiped her nose with a handkerchief, "He hugged me as soon as he came in, which startled me. Well, then I slapped him reflexively. Third Master, I didn't mean to ... You know, I used to be on the shot team at school, and my hand strength is beyond my own."

"what……"

Rorschach didn't recover for a moment.

It seems that she has heard of such a thing, and it seems that she heard about it when she and "Miss Lao Ma Hemorrhoid Cream" fought in the women's toilet because of Liang Shaolong.

"Then he suddenly got very excited, grabbed my hand, and let me continue hitting him, as hard as possible."

This time not only Luo Xiazhi was dumbfounded, even Gu Hanlin's jaw was about to drop.

Li Ye drove the car to the side of the road and stopped, turned around, grabbed the seat, tilted his head and listened.

"It was the first time I met such a perverted request when I grew up. I was scared to death, and then I slapped him again, and he knelt down with a 'thump', telling me to continue beating, don't stop. I was so scared I burst into tears right away."

"and then……"

"Then I saw a mahogany coat hanger standing next to it... so I lifted it up..."

"You lifted the coat hanger..."

"I was also scared to death at the time, my mind went blank, and whatever I caught was what I got."

Yu Meihui lowered her head, and almost grabbed the corner of her suit into a "pickle skin".

"Then I smashed it on this man's head...Third Master, Third Master, I didn't kill someone, did I? Did I kill someone?"

Yu Meihui said nervously, "When I ran out, I looked back and saw that person bled a lot and passed out immediately. What if, what if he dies, will I go to court? Third Lord , he is really a pervert, if he wasn't so perverted, I wouldn't hit him with a hanger... woo woo woo..."

"You... knocked Nogi Hiroshi unconscious with a hanger... So, are you okay?"

"Why am I fine? Didn't I get scared to death? Wuwuwu...I don't want to go to court."

Yu Meihui continued to cry.

Hearing this, Luo Xiazhi lay down on the back of the chair in relief, and let out a long sigh of relief.

"Don't worry, it's so easy to die."

Gu Hanlin also let out a long breath. Since the afternoon, the fire that was suffocating in his chest gradually subsided.

"If he's really dead, you'll be 'removing harm for the people'..."

It's a pity that the disaster will last for thousands of years.

This little Japan has something to deal with!

The author has something to say: I didn't expect you to be such a "black girl"!