manynovel Chapter 24 A Chance to Make a Fortune, Domineering 1 Point
Chapter 24 A Chance to Make a Fortune, Domineering 1 Point
Although Shanghai was known as the Bund, a place of dazzling lights and bustling activity, it was still a bustling metropolis.
However, life is extremely difficult for ordinary people living at the bottom of society. Even eating meat is a luxury, let alone a good meal.
Not to mention requiring everyone to be present, they wouldn't want to leave even if we asked them to.
Xu Dongyang nodded slightly, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes as he looked at the young man who had invited the whole team to join in the fun.
He sighed inwardly: He heard that a few days ago someone put a sack over his head and broke his head. It seems he has finally come to his senses.
A group of people excitedly cleaned up and closed the door, then went to Fumanlou Restaurant in high spirits.
After several rounds of drinks and dishes, everyone's faces were flushed, and their friendship was rapidly growing stronger.
Men, once they share a common interest and have a drink together, can instantly turn enemies into brothers who are always by each other's side.
Shen Lang spent ten yuan to improve his relationship with his colleagues.
Although we weren't exactly best friends, our initial dislike improved into that of normal friends and colleagues.
At least when they check attendance, they can help cover things up because of the drinks we had today.
By the time everyone had drunk their fill and staggered back to the dormitory, it was already past 11 p.m.
I endured the pungent smell of the toilet while washing up, and a splash of cold water on my face immediately made me feel much more refreshed.
Then he sat on the edge of the dimly lit bed and smoked, the dim light bringing a sliver of light into the room.
The dormitory often experiences power outages at night, but we're used to it.
Time ticked by, and the hands of the alarm clock on the table slowly aligned.
【Ding! 】
[Today's intelligence has been updated. Read it now?]
A mechanical notification sounded in Shen Lang's mind, and the intelligence was updated on time.
Shen Lang raised an eyebrow, his face showing excitement.
Yesterday's intelligence provided information on Japanese spies and also led to the arrest of a fraudster.
I wonder what intelligence we'll uncover today?
He stubbed out his cigarette, sat up straight, and prepared himself before silently reciting in his mind, "Read."
In an instant, a semi-transparent panel appeared in the void.
[Today's Information.]
[1. Zhang Defa reciprocated your kindness by granting you a special bonus of 300 yuan.]
[2. A murder occurred at Jinyuan Apartment on Xiafei Road, leading many tenants to move out, resulting in a rent reduction of 5 yuan.]
[3. Huayang Textile Factory's stock price fell by 0.2 yuan.]
[4. Gu Yichen was commended by the Lixingshe Special Service Department for his meritorious service in providing intelligence that led to the capture of a Japanese spy.]
[5. A customer found a cockroach in a takeout order from Cai Ding Xiang restaurant, leading to a claim for compensation.]
6. Da Zui, drunk, knocked over a kimchi jar and was punished by his wife to sleep on the floor.
7. A fight broke out at the Sasa dance hall, injuring three people.
8. Due to aging electrical wiring in the dormitory, a power outage is expected for two days.
[9. At the 8 o'clock greyhound race, number 6, 'Oscar,' unexpectedly won. (It was pre-arranged.)]
[10. The quinine stored at Jinliyuan Wharf has been received into the warehouse; delivery order number 531.]
All ten intelligence reports were displayed before my eyes, with streaks of seven-colored light occasionally flashing by, making them exceptionally dazzling.
Shen Lang narrowed his eyes and carefully read each piece of intelligence.
When they saw the 300 yuan bonus, their eyes lit up.
That's almost equivalent to three years of his salary.
The saying goes that money gives a man courage; if you don't have money, you can't even stand up straight on the street.
In general, is it not because a man is poor that he doesn't have a girlfriend or go out with female friends?
If you always have hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash in your account, why would you be afraid to take a newly met girl shopping?
Shen Lang had only a few copper coins in his pocket during the past few days since he transmigrated, and he survived by shamelessly mooching food and drinks and dining and dashing.
I'm really terrified of being poor.
If I had three hundred yuan in savings, I could have braised pork every day and a bottle of Coca-Cola too!
But upon closer examination, a hint of doubt crept into his eyes.
"Zhang Defa is notoriously greedy, how come he's suddenly become so generous?"
The unexpected windfall made him think twice.
However, it was just a fleeting question, which was quickly forgotten.
This is a reward for solving a case, why shouldn't I accept it?
When he saw that the third piece of information also indicated the rise and fall of individual stocks, his expression remained calm.
Based on the research conducted over the past two days, intelligence systems are all-encompassing and not fixed, so providing information to the stock market is to be expected.
However, I only have ten yuan in legal tender and a few copper coins in my pocket right now, so I don't have the capital to speculate on stocks.
Shen Lang shook his head and continued browsing the intelligence. When he saw the name "Gu Yichen", he raised an eyebrow.
After carefully reading it, he habitually rubbed his chin with his fingers and muttered to himself, "I thought he was from the Blue Shirts Society, but I didn't expect him to be from the Special Service!"
The Lixingshe Society was established in 1932, with Whampoa Military Academy graduates at its core and Chiang Kai-shek as its supreme leader.
They also established an external organization called the Revival Society, which was responsible for investigation, fundraising, training, and operations.
The Special Service Department, headed by Dai Chunfeng, was the true core of the Lixingshe (Society for the Promotion of Action).
Because some of its subordinate agencies liked to wear blue uniforms when they were on duty, they were mistakenly referred to as the Blue Shirts Society by outsiders.
Gu Yichen gave him the impression of being well-educated, and his demeanor also revealed his extraordinary family background.
It's unlikely that someone like that would work as an intelligence broker.
Therefore, Shen Lang had long suspected that he was a member of the Nationalist government, but he didn't know whether he was from the Blue Shirts Society or the Shanghai Garrison Command.
Only after confirming the location of the Japanese spy did she tell Gu Yichen without any concealment, in order to help retrieve the stolen intelligence.
In his words, no matter who is fighting against the Japanese, Shen will lend a hand!
Otherwise, selling the exact information from the Japanese spies on the black market would fetch at least three times the price.
They can also make the most of a single piece of information by selling it to several brokers.
This indirectly helped the Nationalist government regain intelligence and prevent the Japanese army from obtaining information about its equipment, which can be considered as contributing to the resistance against Japan.
When Shen Lang saw the message "Meritorious service in capturing Japanese spies," which meant that Hata Yoshii had been captured, a genuine smile of happiness appeared on his face.
My gaze shifted downwards, and when I saw the information about the dog racing track, my eyes lit up.
"This is a great opportunity to make a fortune with a small investment; the system is awesome!"
He loves these kinds of upsets orchestrated through insider trading; the returns are incredibly high, which suits his current situation where he doesn't have enough capital.
"Tsk tsk~ The opportunity to make money has finally arrived!"
Shen Lang lay on the bed, fantasizing about how he would enjoy his first pot of gold.
In the concessions of today, there's no need to worry about someone knocking on your door and checking your room in the middle of the night.
I'm thinking about where to go to have some fun, relieve some recent stress, and maybe even experience the nightlife of the Republic of China era.
Gradually, her breathing became steady, and she drifted off to sleep.
……
next day
Shen Lang got up early to wash up, changed into his uniform, and went to work.
According to the intelligence alert, today is the day to distribute bonuses, so how can I be late to collect my money?
After walking through two streets, I found a wonton stall opposite the police station to have breakfast.
It's currently the morning rush hour for people going to work and buying groceries, and all three tables are already full.
I initially wanted to be a polite person and squeeze in, but then I changed my mind because of my predecessor's domineering personality.
He put his hands in his pockets, walked to the outermost table, and kicked the table leg hard.
dong dong dong~
He said rudely, "Get out of the way, eat over there!"