Chapter 7: Rural Fundraising

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What?

Damn it, this is the only time we will collaborate...! Lin Jun deeply regretted trusting this fool, feeling that he would have been better off renting a car to go to the countryside.

In today's society, if you ask someone to do something for you and they request financial compensation, it can actually be seen as a positive thing. This is because when transactions are conducted in monetary terms, there is no sense of indebtedness between parties. Conversely, what is most concerning now is when someone helps you without asking for any form of compensation; this kind of personal debt can be more burdensome than monetary demands, as it leaves you uncertain about how to repay the favor

He walked barefoot, leaving behind a pair of stuck sports shoes in the pit, and then, with great strides, he exited the restroom

"Yes, that's him. You go ahead, and we'll talk about it later." Xie Ge glanced at Lin Jun and the others, then continued to focus on playing mahjong.

"Are you just bragging? If you are so wealthy, why don't you live in the city? Why do you have to stay in the countryside?" Yu Liang, who had been mostly silent, rested his chin on his hand and shrugged his lips dismissively.

Brush, brush, brush

Wuchang is not too far from Harbin, and as the three young men sat in the car, listening to Lin Wei joyfully boasting, they felt that time passed quickly. Therefore, just as they were still engaged in lively conversation, the car had already arrived at its destination

As soon as I heard you say that, it was clear you don't understand the industry. He is going to the city, how is he supposed to make money? Zhang Xiaole replied with a smile

"Xia Ge, are you playing Mahjong?" Zhang Xiaole approached the table at the far edge of the room and greeted a middle-aged man in his thirties.

Outside the van, Zhang Xiaole was directing Lin Wei to drive towards the east end of the village, while Lin Jun asked, "What is this blind guy doing? I just saw them playing quite big, with one person at the card table holding over 10,000 in cash!"

At the time of school dismissal, hundreds of students at the school gate were immediately drawn to the unique appearance of Brother Tuo, whispering and discussing among themselves as they gathered around to watch

On the way, Zhang Xiaole told Lin Jun that his own credit could not "lift" that much money. Therefore, before coming to find Lin Jun, he contacted an older brother he knew from his hometown, who helped facilitate the connection, but required a two thousand yuan commission.

The older brothers I know have collectively entered the facility to study the 'Spirit of City Creation'... Mercedes and BMW are parked at the entrance of the detention center, let's keep a low profile and just deal with it. Lin Wei showed no signs of boasting, as if he were recounting a true story

At this time, Lin Jun was in a state of economic desperation; upon hearing that money could be raised, he immediately agreed, as a benefit fee of two thousand yuan was indeed not considered excessive

The other end

On a street behind a certain position, an extremely dilapidated Songhua River minibus slowly came to a stop

"What happened to the promised Mercedes and BMW?" Lin Jun looked at the dilapidated van and asked Wei Wei in silence.

Ah, don't sit in the back, this vehicle is rear-wheel drive. With the three of you sitting there, I doubt this old car can even manage to drive away...!" Lin Wei said while getting into the car.

This kid is definitely missing a few screws...'' Yu Liang was equally frustrated

Zhang Xiaole was left speechless

Tuo Ge's mind has always been somewhat diminished, but today he exhibited an extraordinary performance under pressure. He saw a large group of classmates approaching through the ventilation window and immediately smartly covered his cheeks with his school uniform. Since there were too many exposed areas on his body for his two hands to cover, preserving his face was indeed the most prudent choice

Ah, who is that fool? Why is he barefoot, and his backside is smoking?

... ...

"Weiwei, hurry up and use it, make sure to come back before six o'clock in the evening. I still need to get beer for the slow dance..." A child, about the same age as Lin Wei, got off the minibus and earnestly reminded him.

... ...

"Xia Ge, come out and say something?" Zhang Xiaole knew that Lin Wei had to return the car early in the evening, so he urged him with a question

Inside the store, smoke swirls in the air, and within the 30-square-meter rural supermarket, two mahjong tables are crowdedly arranged.

In the restroom, Tuo Ge expelled a plume of black smoke from his mouth, his hair singed by extinguished sparks, appearing uneven and resembling a bun that had been gnawed by a dog from a distance. His polyester sweatpants were riddled with small holes, and the climax of the situation was on his backside, where the explosive combination of 100,000 loud earth-red fireworks and double bangs had not been wasted at all, directly shattering the crotch of his pants! ... Yes, it was shattered ... His polyester sweatpants were riddled with small holes, and the climax of the situation was on his backside, where the explosive combination of 100,000 loud earth-red fireworks and double bangs had not been wasted at all, directly shattering the crotch of his pants! ... Yes, it was shattered ...

"How powerful is this?" Zhang Xiaole joked and continued to ask, "Is it the Zhao Laosi who raises cattle? I haven't been home for about three or four years, so I've forgotten a bit..."

After Lin Wei bid farewell to his friend who delivered the car, the four young men hurried towards the rural area of Wuchang

In the crowd, Lin Wei finished shouting and quietly left without a sound

Tuo Ge was taken aback, instinctively taking off his school uniform and turning around, trying to find the source of the voice that had called him. However, when he looked up, he found himself standing in the center of a crowd, with over a hundred people around him staring at him in astonishment

... ...

What on earth, have beggars' clothes become so shameless now? The crotch is even torn open

"No need, I have already arranged the money for you. Just go to Old Zhao's house at the east end of the village to collect it. Later, you can write him an IOU, and that will be it." Xia Ge smiled.

What the hell, Lin Wei! Brother Tuo is exposing his buttocks, and that hysterical roar shook the entire place

The village where everyone arrived is called Baolong Village. A minibus stopped in front of a small shop located in the center of the village, and then Zhang Xiaole led everyone into the house

"Tuo Ge, Lin Wei went to the women's restroom to look for your mother!" someone suddenly shouted in the crowd

"Er Tai Qian" is a specialized term in the context of informal lending in Northeast China. Its form resembles that of usury, but the interest rates are significantly lower than those of usury. Moreover, this type of lending only circulates among friends and relatives. Therefore, borrowers are unlikely to lend money to strangers easily; if they do, it must be guaranteed by an acquaintance. Additionally, the funds lent are generally pooled together by several farmers during the off-season.

Inside the supermarket, after Lin Jun and the others left, Brother Xia played another round of Mahjong. He then contemplated for a moment and said to the person at the table: "Come on, Da Lizi, help me play a round, I need to step out to make a phone call"

"Hehe, you’re here, Xiao Le!" The middle-aged man known as Brother Xia turned around with a smile and then kindly said, "There aren’t many people in the afternoon, so I’ll join to make up the numbers"

When Zhang Xiaole was speaking with Brother Xia, Lin Jun glanced down at him but couldn't help frowning. He found Brother Xia's appearance to be quite unappealing; not only did he have a pockmarked face, but his left eye was also blind, with a blue "glass eye" set in the eye socket.

Hehe, just messing around. However, I admire him quite a bit; this person has many friends and a wide network in Wuchang, and he definitely knows how to get by in the countryside. That supermarket belongs to him, but it's mainly for hosting gambling games throughout the year, specifically catering to those from the city who come to play for money. It is said that he also has shares in a brick factory outside, but I am not clear on the specific details. In any case, he does whatever makes money, earning around 700,000 to 800,000 a year as if it were a game.

In this one battle, the Taiping nuclear aircraft carrier resounded in its position, and it also gained the title of "Toilet Cannon King"

"Alright, I will go get the money first, and we can talk later," Zhang Xiaole nodded, then gave Lin Jun and the others a glance, and they all walked out of the supermarket together

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Indeed. Lin Jun nodded in deep agreement.

One minute later, at the back door of the supermarket, Xia Ge spoke on the phone, saying: "Zhao Laosi? Those kids have gone to get the money, what you are doing..."

Ten minutes later, after school, a large number of students rushed towards the public restroom