Chapter 389 I heard that there is no legend about me in the world anymore?
Chapter 389 I heard that there is no legend about me in the world anymore?
Bay North, Air Force General Hospital.
Xie Ruolin, chairman of Wandao Hongsheng Group, lies on the hospital bed.
The electronic monitoring equipment nearby beeped from time to time.
Yu Zecheng, who was over 50 years old and had mostly gray hair, was by his side.
Looking at his old friend lying on the bed, Yu Zecheng's mind was filled with memories of the past.
"Old Yu, is Zhiyou here?" Xie Ruolin asked weakly with dull eyes.
“It has been notified.
"Old Xie, hold on, everything will be fine." Yu Zecheng said.
"Why.
“You’re old too.
"I don't feel that way when I'm always hanging out with you.
"Lao Yu, do you believe...believe me or not?"
Xie Ruolin asked in a trembling voice.
"letter.
"I believed it since you risked your life in Tangkou and disguised yourself as Ma Kui to stuff an envelope into Huang Zhong's yard.
“You do things professionally.
“Being a human being is also professional.
"Your life is so wonderful that it cannot be described in a million words, or even ten million words."
Yu Zecheng nodded.
"Do not.
“You are the professional.
“To be honest, I don’t admire Zhi You, you are the person I admire the most in my life.
“When a man is about to die, his words are good.
“Trust me, just listen to my advice.
"The two sides of the Taiwan Strait will not fight each other, at least not in the next 50 years.
"Old Yu, live well and don't be so hard on yourself.
"The economy of the Taiwan Strait is developing very fast now. After Zhiyou retired from politics, his old friends in North America died one after another, and his influence on the Taiwan Strait has become weaker and weaker.
"While he can still talk to the chairman and Jianfeng, you should go home quickly.
"Go see Cuiping and the child."
Xie Ruolin's eyes were full of pity and helplessness.
Yu Zecheng said nothing.
“Kung is gone.
"Few of your old liaison officers are still alive at this age.
“Maybe you have been forgotten by them.
"Go...go home."
he said.
"I understand." Yu Zecheng nodded.
"Stop talking and gather your energy."
he said.
"Well, if you don't say it, there will be no... no chance." Xie Ruolin said with a wry smile.
"Old Yu, are we there yet?"
"not yet."
"Oh, I can't wait any longer."
……
Nine p.m.
Bay Island, Air Traffic Control Office.
Hong Zhiyou’s private plane was hovering overhead.
The director of the air traffic control department is named Lin.
"Director Lin, the plane has been registered to land at Wanbei Airport. There will be problems if it continues circling." An air traffic controller said anxiously.
"What are you afraid of?
“At first, he sent my uncle to jail.
“Hong Zhiyou, hehe.
"I thought he would never come to Wandao in his lifetime, and was worried about not being able to find him, but now the opportunity has come.
"Turn off the answer and let him fly in the sky."
Air Traffic Control Director Lin Tao said.
He is Lin Liding's nephew.
Lin Liding was once the stationmaster of Wanbei Station. He was sent to prison by Hong Zhiyou for reselling grain and is still in prison.
They are old enemies.
……
on the plane.
The pilot's assistant came over:
"Mr. Hong, we have been calling for almost two hours. Wanbei Airport first said to apply, but now it has directly closed the answering.
"It's obvious that they are deliberately playing tricks on us and wasting fuel on the plane.
“We can’t wait any longer.
"It's too late to return. We have to make an emergency landing."
Hong Zhiyou frowned and said, "Well, fly to Keelung immediately and apply for an emergency landing at the U.S. military base in my name."
"Yes." The assistant walked back.
"Jianfeng?" Hong Zhiyou began to ponder.
Shouldn't.
He also has industries in the Taiwan Strait, especially the emerging electronics industry.
It’s not even mentioned how much of a proportion the resources in hand account for in the economy of northern Bay.
It still has a certain weight.
Besides, Jianfeng hadn't seen him for so many years, so even if he had some resentment at the beginning, it had long since disappeared.
There is no need to put him to death.
who can that be?
The Third Squadron of the U.S. Seventh Fleet in Keelung.
Commander Johnson is playing tennis with a hot Taiwanese girl.
"Sir."
The adjutant came over and gave a look.
"Baby, wait a minute." Johnson greeted the beauty very gentlemanly, put down his racket and walked aside.
“Sir.
"Hong Zhi from Xiangdao was denied permission to land his plane in the north of the bay, so he wanted to apply for an emergency landing at our military airport.
"You see?"
The adjutant asked.
“Hong Zhi has?
“Is this the mysterious Eastern prophet that the idiot MacArthur boasted about?
"Let him go!"
Johnson answered without thinking.
“Sir, he’s rich.
“He was a guest of the Rothschilds.
“His friend, Colonel Anderson, is an executive at Lockheed Aerospace.
"..."
The adjutant said that Hong Zhi had a wealth of high-quality connections.
in those days.
He once worked as a handyman for Hong Zhiyou in the Wanbei Office and was deeply impressed by Secretary-General Hong's demeanor.
He was only nineteen years old that year.
He's just a rookie following Anderson's lead.
“Very rich?
"Oh, is that the God of Wealth?
“I’ve heard of his legend!
"very good.
"Permission to land."
Johnson raised his hand.
The plane landed safely in Keelung.
Hong Zhiyou walked into the cockpit and handed two bundles of U.S. dollars to each of the frightened pilots: "Thank you for your hard work."
“Mr. Hong.
"The other party's reaction time was too slow. If it was ten minutes later, we might have been in danger."
The captain wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
"Yes.
"It seems like I haven't been active for a while, and my reputation isn't working very well anymore."
Hong Zhiyou smiled faintly and got off the plane.
"Secretary-General!"
The adjutant stepped forward and saluted respectfully.
"You are...Jimmy." Hong Zhiyou responded with a simple salute.
"God.
"You, you still remember me?" Jimmy asked excitedly, feeling incredible and honored.
"certainly.
“I remember every one of your names.
"Major?
"Jimmy, you're a little slow in rising."
Hong Zhiyou talked to him humorously and easily as they walked.
“Sir.
“Since Commander MacArthur was transferred and General Ridgway suffered a disastrous defeat on the peninsula, the Pacific Command has undergone major personnel adjustments, with Welsh, Anderson and others retiring.
"Things have changed a lot."
Jimmy said.
"Do not!
“The people are still the same people.
“Isn’t the new Chief of Staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Lieutenant General Spivey, General Randall’s brother?
"Where's your commander?"
Hong Zhi asked.
"He's playing tennis and said he doesn't have time to see you, so he asked you to leave $200,000 and then leave." Jimmy shrugged apologetically.
“Jimmy.
"I don't even have the face to meet a colonel commander of a third squadron now?" Hong Zhiyou laughed.
“Sir.
“I’m saddened, but this is the reality.
"You've been gone for so long that many people have forgotten who you are."
Jimmy spread his hands and sighed.
"Do you mean that I'm old and can't do it anymore?" Hong Zhiyou asked with a smile.
"I don't want to say this, but that's how Johnson and the others see it," said Jimmy.
"What will happen if I don't pay the $200,000?" Hong Zhiyou asked.
"I'm afraid you won't be able to leave the base." Jimmy said sadly.
"is it?"
Hong Zhiyou smiled.
I am tired of fishing every day, but I am not dead!
"Take me to the phone room." He ordered, his smile suddenly cold.
Jimmy looked into his cold eyes and shuddered unconsciously.
He knew: That man is back!
Arrived at the telephone room.
Hong Zhiyou picked up the phone and dialed a number:
"Hello, General Spivey, are you okay? This is Hong Ji-you.
“No, no, I’m not okay at all.
"I'm having a little trouble now..."
“Thank you.
“When your wife comes to the Galaxy Hotel some other day, I’ll give her a few bottles of good wine.
"Goodbye."
Click, he hung up the phone.
He turned his head and looked at Jimmy: "Want to be the commander?"
"certainly.
"But..." Jimmy was helpless.
Hong Zhiyou raised his hand to interrupt him: "From now on, you are the acting base commander of the third team.
"General Spivey will give you a chance to be promoted later.
"Prepare a military helicopter. I need to go to the north of the bay immediately."
Jimmy hesitated for a moment, but his instinct made him make a quick choice: "Yes, sir, I'll arrange it right away."
He picked up the phone and called the combat duty room:
"This is Jimmy, Raul, please arrange for a Huey helicopter, I have a friend going to the North Bay.
"Okay, I understand."...
on the tennis court.
Johnson, with his shirt open, was smoking a cigar and drinking a soda.
"Commander, Jimmy has dispatched a Huey helicopter to the north of the bay." A soldier in the combat readiness room asked.
"asshole.
"These helicopters will be deployed to the South Vietnam battlefield at any time. No one is allowed to use them without my order.
“Stop flying immediately.”
Johnson said angrily.
"Commander, he said that a distinguished guest is needed, so you must pass." said the soldier.
"hehe.
“Honorable?
"He was just a has-been businessman. Without MacArthur, he was nothing.
"If you want to ride in my helicopter without paying, no way.
"Go, send someone to arrest them all."
Johnson ordered disdainfully.
Just as he finished speaking, several military policemen with crossed guns and circle badges on their chests came over, led by the base military police commander, Londel.
"Londel, why are you here instead of staying in your room, enjoying the air conditioning and drinking coffee?" Johnson said.
Usually the gendarmerie department is just a decoration.
He and Rondell drank and played with women together every day, so they spoke very casually.
“I’m sorry, my brother.
“According to the decision of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Pacific Command, you are suspected of reselling materials sent to the South Vietnam battlefield and accepting bribes from wealthy local businessmen in the Taiwan Strait.
“You are now formally relieved of your command and referred to the Ministry of Defense Military Court.
"Your position will be temporarily taken over by Deputy Jimmy.
"please."
"Are you crazy, Rondel? We are brothers." Johnson expressed his confusion.
"brother.
"My uncle is General Wallace of the headquarters. Are you kidding me to relieve me of my post?"
He was very skeptical.
"I'm sorry, General Wallace was just fired a minute ago. The offensive in South Vietnam failed, and the headquarters has an unshirkable responsibility.
"You and your uncle will both be court-martialed."
Londel said.
"Londel, tell me, what happened?" Johnson looked confused.
He was still on the phone with his uncle last night, saying that if the land operations went smoothly, he would send his fleet to the coast of South Vietnam to launch a few missiles, and he could be promoted to the rank of major general.
Who would have thought that it would take less than half an hour.
He and his uncle became prisoners.
"Why.
“You’ve offended someone.
“That Mr. Hong is a friend of the Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Spivey. Half of the current Pentagon and Asia-Pacific generals have attended his wedding. Even the proud British royal family has to listen to his opinions when appointing and dismissing the Governor of Hong Kong Island.
“Let me put it this way. Half of the military supplies on the battlefield in South Vietnam are contracted by his Hongsheng Company.
“Whether the soldiers can eat canned beef depends on the commander’s mood.
"I really don't understand why you would offend him?
“And he used to be the best friend of the Keelung resident.
“He’s also my friend.
"please."
Rondell sneered, and his soldiers forced Johnson into the car.
“Londel, please give me a chance.
“I want to apologize to Mr. Hong.
"Please, for God's sake, there's still time."
Johnson panicked.
He realized that he had hit a wall, even though Mr. Hong had disappeared from the political arena for many years.
But he, his family and his company still have connections and power that are unmatched even by his uncle, General Wallace.
At this moment, Johnson just wanted to kneel down devoutly at the feet of this powerful man and pray, begging for his forgiveness.
“It’s too late.
"Jimmy personally flew him to the North Bay in a Huey helicopter.
"I'm afraid you won't see him."
Rondel sneered and said nothing more.
"God.
"Why am I so stupid!"
……
Bay North Hospital.
When Hong Zhiyou arrived, it was already too late.
In the end, he didn't get to see Lao Xie for the last time.
In the morgue, Old Xie's face was as pale as paper, and he looked as calm as if he was asleep.
This man who had accompanied her through countless ups and downs left her forever without even having the chance to say goodbye.
"How could this be?"
"I was on the phone with him last month and he was bragging about getting three chicks in one night, is that a joke?
"How could such a good person just disappear like that?
"Did someone tamper with it?"
Hong Zhiyou asked with red eyes.
"no.
“In fact, Mr. Xie’s health had been failing two years ago, and he forced himself to finish his last shift.
“He always wanted to go back to Hong Kong.
"But he was so competitive, he said he didn't want to let you down.
“He has put all his energy into the company over the years.
“The torture Li Ya endured, especially the electric chair, caused irreversible damage to his body.
“He hid the company’s account books and seals in an old house. This is the house number and the key.
"Besides, this is a relic he gave you."
Yu Zecheng took out a diary from his bag and handed it to Hong Zhiyou.
Hong Zhiyou opened it and took a look.
The first page is a line of cursive script with flamboyant strokes.
"Money is the best medicine to cure everything, Xie Ruolin!"
Turning back, there is a check.
That was Mr. Xie’s life savings, $1.32 million.
There is no content behind it.
There was only a note with six words on it: "Take him away, take me away."
This is Lao Xie’s last wish.
The one who took him away was Yu Zecheng.
Take me away, Lao Xie wants his soul to return to Tianjin.
"Blame me.
"I forgot that he had been electrocuted.
“Everyone says I’m loyal, but I’m actually a selfish bastard.
“I use so-called dignity to win people’s hearts.
"Using the cheapest things, they were deceived in this sad era.
"Lao Yu, blame me, it's all my fault."
Hong Zhiyou's tears instantly flowed down.
He actually gave nothing to Lao Xie.
Only insignificant respect and praise.
But this person foolishly gave his life to him.
There are many people like this.
Zhou Yan, Sun Xing, Lin Tian...
“You’re right.
“It’s this world that’s wrong.
“Dignity is not cheap.
"When Old Xie left, he was still grateful to you. It was you who gave him dignity and allowed him to have meals and chat with the chairman and Jianfeng.
“His life was short but fulfilling.
“For a child who has stuttered since childhood, couldn’t even get enough food, and grew up in a tight spot, this is the most beautiful gift in the world.
“You never let each other down.
"If you want to blame someone... blame that damn Li Ya!"
Yu Zecheng patted Hong Zhiyou's shoulder and consoled him with a choked voice.
"Let's go.
“Send him to the funeral home for cremation this afternoon. When you leave, take him back to Hong Kong Island first.
"I'll have the chance to come back to Jinhai in the future and return to my roots."
Yu Zecheng pushed the body back into the freezer and turned to walk out.
……
Packed up Old Xie’s belongings.
night.
Hong Zhiyou and Yu Zecheng stood on the balcony of the old courtyard, gazing at the bright stars: "We still live here, nothing has changed."
"Yes.
“Everything around it has been demolished. Jianfeng knew you lived there, so he didn’t let you touch it.
"Sometimes when I sit here, I seem to see you and the teacher still here, and can hear your voices."
There was a long-lost light in Yu Zecheng's eyes.
"That's not called hearing, that's called auditory hallucination, that's called depression," said Hong Zhiyou.
"I won't be depressed, not even if I'm the only one left in the world," said Yu Zecheng.
"yes.
“The long road through Xiongguan is really like iron, but now we are crossing it from the beginning.
“How can someone like you be depressed?
"You are Lao Yu, the only person I can't handle."
Hong Zhiyou smiled.
"You have white hair too." Yu Zecheng noticed that Hong Zhi had some silver hair on his temples.
“I’m 43 now, it’s time to grow up.
"But I'm better than you. You have more white hair than your teacher now, you little old man." Hong Zhiyou said.
"Is the teacher okay?" he asked.
“Well, he is very afraid of death now, goes to bed early and gets up early every day, and doesn’t worry about anything.
"He said he wanted to keep living and see what the world would become. He's an old boy."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
"Very good, very good." Yu Zecheng said.
As he said that, he looked at his watch and said, "It's time. Wait for me."
"After so many years, are you still waiting?" Hong Zhiyou asked.
Yu Zecheng smiled and walked in.
I turned on the familiar channel where only the noisy sound of electricity was heard.
After a moment, he walked out calmly.
“Going home?
"Cheng Yu is grown up now, don't you really want to meet him?" Hong Zhiyou asked.
"No." Yu Zecheng shook his head.
“Kung is gone.
"Your radio will never receive any more instructions." Hong Zhiyou said.
Yu Zecheng's face turned pale instantly.
“Here are some newspapers and magazines that flowed in from South Korea.
"They said that on the battlefield on the peninsula, at a place called Changjin Lake, the soldiers lay on the ice without moving until they became ice sculptures without receiving any orders.
“When I first went to Yancheng, the first lesson Mr. Ke taught me was: Discipline is ironclad!
"I am just one of the thousands of ice sculptures."
He said calmly.
"what ever.
"I'm going to see Jianfeng. There are some things I must clarify."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
"Okay." Yu Zecheng returned to the inner room.
"Don't fall asleep, wait for me to come back and go have a few drinks with me."
Hong Zhiyou gave some instructions and drove straight to Basheng Garden.
……
(End of this chapter)