Chapter 8: Night Walker

The two of them were too lazy to find a hotel and simply sat by the roadside waiting for dawn, which ended up being a bargain for the mosquitoes in the special zone

Zheng Xuehong expressed no worries and confidently stated: "We will take it one step at a time; can a living person really die from holding in their urine? I definitely will not work for others; even if I have to beg, I won't work for someone else. For just a few small coins, I might as well continue being the deputy director back in my hometown. Trust me, my brother, there is money everywhere in the special zone, just waiting for us to pick it up. Even if I shed this two hundred pounds of flesh, I will still strive to achieve great things!"

Which direction should I go

How on earth did I end up in Huaqiangbei

Song Weiyang choked and asked: "Who is it?"

Yes, I have heard that the special zone is a city that never sleeps, with lights on all night long

Upon reaching middle age, with stable employment, they abandon their families and careers, driven by ambition and ideals, plunging headlong into the tide of opportunity. They do not even have a concrete plan; they only know that the special economic zone is paved with gold, and like bloodthirsty wolves, they rush in, striving for an infinitely bright tomorrow

We came from the north, and ahead is the south

The city that never sleeps is all talk; it is shrouded in darkness everywhere. Neon lights are rarely seen on the streets, possibly because most of them are turned off in the middle of the night, with only a few buildings showing faint lights.

In a state of confusion, I was unaware of how long I had been walking. Along the way, I passed through several villages and finally arrived at a district infused with a modern atmosphere

Comrades, everyone should break into smaller groups to engage in guerrilla tactics, and be sure not to be captured all at once by the border guards

Many years later, when people speak of this era, some will say it was dark, while others will say it was romantic

Zheng Xuehong took out a knife to pry open the can, tilted his head back to gulp it down and chew vigorously, then lay on the ground and sighed: "Damn it, just last night we were still heroes bravely fighting against the villains, and in the blink of an eye, we have turned into fearful stowaways"

"Does your sister-in-law support your move to the Special Zone?" Song Weiyang asked

The barbed wire border defense line of the special zone has cost over 100 million in funding to establish.

"Fortunately, fortunately, you scared me to death." Zheng Xuehong's heart was racing.

"Alright, take your time, we are not in a hurry." Song Weiyang suppressed a laugh

"Little brother, wait a moment," Zheng Xuehong called out to Song Weiyang, then stepped into the gravel pile and said, "Could you please help me with the wind? I need to change my pants."

Song Weiyang asked: "What business do you plan to engage in within the special zone?"

Hiss!

As he got closer, Song Weiyang finally saw the situation clearly; it was a bicycle team quietly approaching. There were about seven or eight bicycles, all 28-inch heavy-duty bicycles, carrying large and small packages of goods towards the border defense line

There is someone

"Let's not talk about that," Zheng Xuehong quickly changed the subject. "Do you know who my idol is?"

As for the vast number of young students, they revere Shi Yuzhu as a deity, dreaming that one day they too can achieve wealth and success through their knowledge and talent

Which direction is south

"No matter the direction, head towards the brightest light, and you will not go wrong"

After walking for several more minutes, Zheng Xuehong, out of breath, sat down heavily on the ground and tossed a cigarette to Song Weiyang, saying, "Huff, let's take a break."

Uncertain of how long they had been walking, Zheng Xuehong suddenly raised the alarm and swiftly dove into the grass by the roadside, her movements as agile as those of Sammo Hung.

Passion, excitement, and wildness! This is embodied in the countless individuals of Zheng Xuehong.

I agree. There are too many of us, and our goals are significant, so we must proceed separately

In this senseless and barbaric frenzy, countless individuals have suffered injuries and bloodshed, while many untamed individuals have transformed into dragons.

"I haven't thought it through yet; let's find a place to stay first," Zheng Xuehong said as he stood up, his tone becoming passionate. "Brother, I hope you won't laugh at me, but I came to the Special Zone to make a fortune. I have a five-year plan: in the first year, I aim to earn 100,000; in the second year, 1 million; and by the fifth year, I want to become a billionaire! I see you are also smart and capable. So, what do you think? Do you want to join me in making a big splash?" I have a five-year plan: in the first year, I aim to earn 100,000; in the second year, 1 million; and by the fifth year, I want to become a billionaire! I see you are also smart and capable. So, what do you think? Do you want to join me in making a big splash?"

After several minutes of rustling, Zheng Xuehong finally changed her pants. The two of them did not dare to turn on the flashlight, instead relying on the faint moonlight to move forward, stumbling unevenly, and nearly tripping over the wild grass and vines several times.

"To the left, I see many lights over there"

Individuals like Zheng Xuehong, who are passionate yet lack academic qualifications, often idolize Mou Qizhong. They admire unconventional methods and believe that only through such means can one be considered a true business genius

The "smugglers" are like mice, lining up to squeeze through a narrow dog hole. Although they do not know each other, there is an unspoken understanding among them to make as little noise as possible

... ...

Zheng Xuehong sighed: "There was an opportunity. I used to practice weightlifting, and my best achievement was a silver medal at the National Games, which led to my recommendation by the provincial team to participate in the Olympic national team selection. However, I was unfortunately injured in my back at a critical moment and could only lie in bed watching the 1984 Olympics. But, actually, there is nothing to regret. I was relatively older at that time, and even if I gave it my all, I probably wouldn't have been selected anyway"

Song Weiyang was in no hurry to leave, as it was difficult to find a place to stay in the pitch darkness. He lay on the ground, gazing at the starry sky, and casually asked, "Do you have a story, brother?"

On the sixth day of the lunar calendar, a crescent moon hangs high in the night sky

Song Weiyang said: "You got drunk on the dining car and even claimed that you almost participated in the Olympics"

As the moon sets and the sun rises, with the faint morning light, Song Weiyang finally sees clearly the words on the distant building—Electronic Building

"The exchange of canned goods for airplanes!" said Zheng Xuehong

Zheng Xuehong immediately became angry and said: "What a laugh, don't make a sound"

"Regretting it?" Song Weiyang said with a smile

Upon mentioning his wife, Zheng Xuehong instantly returned to reality, bitterly smiling as he said: "What support? Women, with long hair and short knowledge, how could they know how wonderful the outside world is"

Song Weiyang was also taken aback, thinking it was a border patrol inspection, and he quickly rolled and crawled to hide in a pile of grass and stones

"Your sister-in-law is also worried about you," Song Weiyang said

"What a story, just a rough person," Zheng Xuehong said, pinching the cigarette butt.

Song Weiyang smiled as he got up and said to the plump director, "It's nothing, just smuggling."

Zheng Xuehong seems to be quite frustrated. He comes from a remote small county, which is insular and conservative. The people there regard him as a madman or a fool for actually giving up a stable job to start a business. He feels very depressed and cannot find anyone to talk to. Now that he has caught hold of Song Weiyang, he pours out his grievances without stopping—having fought side by side, he is someone he can trust

Brother, you are generous!" Song Weiyang gave a thumbs up

Due to a series of tax reduction and exemption policies implemented in Deep City, the prices of imported goods are significantly lower than those in the mainland, necessitating the payment of taxes upon customs clearance to compensate for the price difference. The sole purpose of the bicycle transport team just mentioned is tax evasion, which strictly speaking constitutes smuggling behavior

Song Weiyang lit a cigarette and took out two cans of fruit, saying: "I haven't eaten for two meals, so I need to fill my stomach."

There is also light in the south

Regret? Zheng Xuehong sat up abruptly and said, "I, Old Zheng, don't know what regret is. Even if I haven't earned hundreds of thousands, I truly won't go back!"

A group of individuals who grew up watching the film "Old Three Battles" are filled with high spirits, applying what they have learned in a lively manner, and swiftly fleeing towards the east and south

The sound of torn fabric shattered the tranquility, and the plump director, halfway up, turned around and cursed: "My dress pants, they are branded goods!"

Song Weiyang could not be bothered to comment, and could not help but say: "Stop dreaming of becoming a millionaire; first, think about how to make money, as the prices in the special zone are not low"

No one paid him any attention, and everyone began to discuss quietly among themselves

Song Weiyang smiled and said, "I knew it was him"

After chatting until late at night and getting enough rest, we continue to move forward

Hahaha! Finally, someone couldn't help but chuckle while covering their mouth

Is this really called a plan? A daydream is more fitting, as I also plan to become the world's richest person in ten years