Chapter 7: The World

When he walked out of the small factory, Su Rou laughed heartily. From our conversation, I had a rough idea of what Su Rou was going to do, and I felt a bit uncomfortable. I asked Su Rou, “Isn’t this cheating people?”

Su Rou said, “What kind of cheating is this? Do you think that the quality of big brand clothes is really very good? It’s just that people have money now and want to pursue a brand name. Besides, can the price I sell compare with the real big brands? It’s just a different way of making money from the things people buy. Sanwa, everyone has their own way of life, and everyone has their own struggles. You’re not going to be a moralist, are you?”

I am definitely not a moralist. I remember that once my master and I came to Chengdu to sell jade. At that time, my master talked about the problem of tomb robbers, and he told me a story. The gist was to tell me that in this world, everything has its own cause and effect. Tomb robbers are also forced by life, and they will naturally have their own retribution for tomb robbing. There is day and night in this world, and all we have to do is manage the affairs of another world.

Yes, Su Rou had to do this to survive, and so did I! As he said, it was just a way to make a living.

Thinking about this, I didn’t say much. Flesh was afraid that I would be unhappy, so he hugged me and said, “Let’s talk about something that interests you. Don’t look at the lotus pond, which is full of people, and don’t look at this bustling factory area. It’s not peaceful, it’s haunted.”

This is exactly what I like. I asked Su Rou, “What’s going on?”

“I don’t know the details, but I heard that someone heard a woman crying in the middle of the night, and a guard saw a skeleton walking and was scared half to death! I heard that the boss here is going to collectively pay a famous Taoist priest to do a ritual.” Su Rou told me.

“A famous Taoist priest? Who is he? Is he very powerful?” As the saying goes, there is no first in literature and no second in martial arts. Those in the business always compare themselves with their peers. I was young and full of vigor, so I couldn’t help but ask.

“I don’t know anything. I’ll just go and watch the fun. I heard that the Taoist priest has settled many things with one stroke of his hand. Several famous people in Chengdu have invited him. You should go and see him too. Then you can fight with him and see who is better, you or him. As for us, we’ll just make a quick buck and then leave. If we want to get rich, we’ll have to go to Guangzhou.” Su Rou turned back to the issue of making money.

I really want to see how other Taoist priests perform their rituals, so I said, “Before we leave, I have to see what kind of person the Taoist priest is. By the way, I don’t oppose going to Guangzhou, but before we go, I still have to go to one place and see one person.”

“Who?” asked Su Rou nonchalantly.

“A person named Yuan Yi, you don’t know much about him,” I said casually.Taoist priest

Money makes things easier. The task that Su Rou entrusted to the small factory owner was completed in three days thanks to the power of money!

Su Rou happily took back his goods and carefully checked them. Sure enough, every piece of clothing, including underwear, had a fresh label on it鈥擬ontjoie.

In 1990, as the first brand to emerge in China, Montjoie was sought after by many people, but at that time, not everyone could afford it, and Su Rou was just trying to take advantage of this.

After receiving the goods, Su Rou told me about his bitter history: “Sanwa, I thought it would be easy to make money in the provincial capital, so I came here with 1,000 yuan. I didn’t know that I would need to save money for rent and food, and then there would be very little money left for business. Sanwa, you don’t know that I have sold everything. The most difficult day was when I bought the goods and didn’t even have enough money for a bowl of noodles. I had finally saved up some money, and I wanted to make a big deal of it. I observed that women’s money was easy to make, so I decided to start here. I got a batch of underwear. You know that other clothes are too expensive. Then I went to the market at night, but who knew that fucking…

Su Rou couldn’t continue. How could a man like him appreciate women’s underwear? It was a wonder that it sold well. I could guess that. The kid even told me at the time that he was doing well in business, but he didn’t want me to see how he was struggling.

“I’ve figured it out. People like brand-name products now, so I’ll get some brand-name underwear. I thought I could sell this batch of goods, but I don’t have any money! Sanwa, fortunately, fortunately, I have you as a buddy…” Su Rou became more and more excited as he spoke.

I put my arm around his shoulder and said, “I knew you were just pretending to be successful. But if you’re going to sell underwear, why not sell men’s clothes as well?”

Su Rou whispered in my ear, “Don’t tell anyone, but Montjoie doesn’t have any underwear, and they don’t have any women’s clothes. If I want to sell underwear, I have to get some men’s clothes to make it more authentic.”

I looked at Su Rou speechless. This kid is really smart. On his honest face, his eyes were flashing with a clever light. I suddenly realized why Su Rou’s father said his son had a clever look. But at the same time, I also endured many times, resisting the urge to slap that face.

“Let’s go, Sanwa. Now we’re going to have a drink. Then, in the evening, we’ll go sell things. With you there, those aunties will have to buy from you just because of your face. You’re going home this time, so you have to tell me about Liu Chunyan.” Su Rou Luo Li Luo Luo.

I really couldn’t hold back this time, and kicked Su Rou in the fat ass, saying, “You want to get beaten up? Why do the aunties buy clothes when I’m around? Are you saying that I only attract aunties? I knew you were still thinking about Liu Chunyan, but I’m not going to tell you.”

Su Rou ran ahead, laughing and giggling: “Of course you, a young man, attract older women. Young girls like me, me! You know? Honest, honest, good to rely on.”

“You’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you’re not honest, you

I suddenly realized that under the leadership of Su Rou, I had become somewhat accustomed to society.Taoist priest

In the evening, Chunxi Road in Chengdu.

This was the first time I had seen what a real Sichuanese party was like. I had been to Chengdu with my master once before, and he had taken me around to buy me snacks and buy me a whole outfit of ugly khaki clothes, but I had never been to Chunxi Road.

Today, I came here and was almost blinded by the hustle and bustle.

“What’s the matter? You’re so provincial! Don’t tell me you’ve been in Beijing for eight years and you’re still a bumpkin,” Su Rou said.

I gave him a glare and said, “I didn’t think that Sichuan could be so lively.”

“Son of a bitch, get out of the way. You look down on us Sichuanese, don’t you?” Su Rou gave me a sideways glance and quickly led me past Chunxi Road. In the 1990s, there was a night market here, but the location was fixed. We could only find a lively place on Zongfu Road to set up a stall.

“Okay, then I’ll leave, you sell by yourself.” In fact, I couldn’t bring myself to sell anything. To be honest, I was nervous and I wanted to run away.

“No, I still need you to attract the aunties. Let’s go, over there. We’ll set up our stall there.” Su Rou wouldn’t let me go, and dragged me over.

We spread out the plastic sheet and set up our stall in the crowded area surrounded by other stalls.

I looked at the crowds coming and going, and suddenly I felt a little dazed. What am I doing here? Am I here to sell things and be an opportunist with Su Rou? Will we sell things smoothly today? Can we make money?

As I thought about this, I felt as if I were in a dream, as if I were standing at a strange angle, looking at the bustling scene before me and the crowds of people coming and going. Is this life? Is this the struggle of every person?

The world is a place to practice the mind. It is only by immersing oneself in it that one can truly feel every bit of joy, anger, sorrow and happiness in life, and only by feeling it can one transcend it!

It’s like acting in a play. You have to get into the character, and only then can you play the role well and elevate it.

Thinking about this, I suddenly felt that I had lived quite a detached life before, and I suddenly realized why my master was worried about my state of mind, and why I couldn’t be a struggling little person.

I felt less nervous and relaxed a lot. At this time, the crispy meat was already next to me, holding a megaphone and crying out, “Business is really losing money, really losing money. Come and take a look, authentic Montjoie, sold at a low price.”