Chapter 44: The Waves Wash Away the Sand

  Go to the Soviet Union?

  Go to the Soviet Union!!

  As soon as the words came out, they shocked the whole audience. Nie Jiamin secretly pulled Nie Zhenbang and whispered: "Old three, are you crazy? Don't you know that our country is currently in a cold war with the Soviet Union? How can you go there? What identity do you have to go there? Once you're there, we don't even have an embassy. At that time, I'm afraid you won't even know how you'll die."

  Feeling the thick care and friendship of Nie's family. Nie Zhenbang was also moved. In his previous life, Nie Zhenbang had a bad relationship with these two brothers from the Nie family. Nie Jialiang and Nie Jimin looked down on him as a disabled illegitimate child in their past lives.

  This time, Nie Zhenbang also did not thoroughly accept Nie Jialiang and Nie Jimin in his heart. Everything he had done before was just because Nie Zhenbang needed to use them to change the Nie family.

  But at this moment, Nie Zhenbang's idea changed in an instant. Feeling Nie Jiamin's concern, Nie Zhenbang smiled and patted Nie Jiamin's hand, saying in a low voice: "Second brother, don't worry, I have my own measure."

  "This shout from Second Brother is truly sincere. Nie Jia Min also felt something was off and immediately patted Nie Zhen Bang, laughing and scolding: 'You little brat, why are you being so melodramatic?'"

  Nie Zhenbang and Nie Jiamin had just sat down when Li Te, a special period, also spoke up: "Third Brother, the Soviet Union is not what it used to be. Its relationship with us is not good, you'd better be careful in the past. If things go wrong, you might get caught and detained as a spy. I heard that recently, Comrade Gorbachev, the General Secretary of the Soviet Union, has shown some signs of relaxation. Low-level diplomatic contacts have also begun to take place gradually. What do you want to do with this matter?"

  These are people who care about themselves. Next to them, some people are awkward and silent with their heads bowed. Seeing this scene, Nie Zhenbang smiled in his heart. This time, Nie Zhenbang also did it on purpose.

  Plotting the Soviet Union, this plan is absolutely not something that Nie Zhenbang can accomplish alone. After going there, although it is also possible to contact ** over there, some things also require someone's assistance. The people over there and themselves are just cooperative relationships.

  In this way, you also need one or several people who are completely trustworthy to follow. Now, Nie Zhenbang is using this approach of filtering out the sand from the waves.

  After the big waves, the true gold is revealed. First, let's reveal this news. Then, let everyone choose for themselves. Those who can stay behind are naturally trustworthy. After all, going to the Soviet Union at this time is an extremely adventurous thing to do.

  Nie Zhenbang smiled and said, "Hehe, nothing, just heard that the Soviet Union is currently lacking in food and daily necessities. I'm going to take a look and see if there's any business opportunity."

  Nie Zhenbang casually came up with an excuse. Smuggling military equipment and research materials, these things, even if the leader had ordered absolute secrecy. Nie Zhenbang would absolutely not reveal it at this time.

  "Speaking of which, Nie Zhenbang immediately smiled and said: "Brothers, let's not talk about these things for now. Since we're here, let's first have a good meal and experience the Russian atmosphere."

  After a meal, the strong vodka made everyone slightly drunk. Nie Zhenbang was paralyzed in his chair at this moment. People in the Beijing circle were basically like this. In front of outsiders, they were absolutely elegant and calm. But once they were all the same people, it was different. Everyone did whatever they wanted.

  "Brothers, in a few more days. I'm preparing to go over and take a look, are there any brothers who want to go with me?" Nie Zhenbang asked seemingly casually.

  The voice fell, and the whole room was silent. Everyone began to ponder. Soon, several young men from small families in the capital stood up, looking at Nie Zhenbang with embarrassment: "Third Master, I still have something at home. I'll leave first."

  He said: "Third brother, sorry about that. Lately, the old man at home has been keeping a close eye on me. I have to head back early, so I won't be able to stay and keep you company for long."

  With this opening, the twenty people in the private room originally walked away almost instantly. Nie Zhenbang did not have any dissatisfaction. These people were just the children of some district leaders in Beijing, and they could barely be considered as figures in the circle. However, in Nie Zhenbang's eyes, these people were just a group of idle people.

  They are all friends in the wine and meat arena, usually helping to fight a group battle. Playing together is fine, but when it comes to their own lives and future, these people run faster than anyone else.

  Don't look at how they all revolve around you now. But if your family falls, these people will be able to step on you without hesitation, and that's already considered a good friend. This is the reality of the circle. The reason why they can mature much earlier than ordinary children is also closely related to their growth in this atmosphere since childhood.

  At this moment, there were only four people left in the restaurant. Apart from Nie Jiamin, Li Te stayed behind during the special period, Liu Kun also stayed behind, and what surprised Nie Zhenbang was that Chen Yu of the Chen family actually stayed behind as well.

  Chen Yu is a person who doesn't leave much of an impression on Nie Zhenbang. He's the old master of the Chen family. Currently, he's the Vice Premier of the State Council, in charge of economic work, and can also be considered an important figure among the reformists.

  Chen Yu's personality is very introverted, more importantly, Chen Yu's grades are excellent. This is what makes Nie Zhenbang feel unexpected.

  He glanced at the three of them and Nie Zhenbang also fell into deep thought. This person, Li Te, was simple-minded but physically capable. Going to the Soviet Union would be a delicate task. By nature, Li Te wasn't suitable for this kind of work. A person like him was more suited to joining the army, where he could coordinate with Nie Jianmin in the future and become one of his main assistants.

  Liu Kun and Chen Yu were indeed suitable. However, looking at Chen Yu, Nie Zhenbang shook his head. This bookish child was too honest, and going to the Soviet Union at this time was not a good opportunity. Anything could happen, and if Chen Yu went, he would be fine, but if he returned to China, Chen Yu would have a hard time standing on his own. And so, Chen Yu was also vetoed by Nie Zhenbang.

  Nie Zhenbang had already made up his mind by then, and he looked at Nie Jiamin and said: "Second Brother, you go back with Shu Sheng and Bookworm first. I'll have a good chat with Kunzi."

  ……

  Nie Zhenbang's plan to go to the Soviet Union spread quickly throughout the city of Beijing. At Yu Ying School, Zhang Xu had just finished a game of basketball and was walking off the court, drenched in sweat. Someone handed him a towel as he wiped himself down. Meanwhile, someone approached Zhang Xu's ear and whispered: "Xu Shao, have you heard the news? Nie Zhenbang is going to the Soviet Union. He says it's to help the poor and starving people of the Soviet Union with their living problems. I think this guy has gone crazy. He's heading straight into the gun barrels of the Soviets. I'm afraid he won't be coming back."

  Unlike the gloating expression of his classmates, Zhang Xu's face changed as soon as he heard this sentence. He was stunned for a moment, then said in a low voice: "Nie Zhenbang is a real man. I, Zhang Xu, am not as good as him. I can't just muddle along like this anymore. Forget about going to university, I've made up my mind. This year, I'll join the army."

  Yunnan Province

  In a remote mountain town of Yiyang, Zou Xianglong had just finished work. As soon as he returned to his dormitory, the phone on the table rang. He picked it up and heard the voice on the other end say: "Zhen Shao, something big has happened. That little brat Nie Zhenbang has gone crazy. I heard he's planning to go to the Soviet Union. Haha, that kid is going to get himself killed. I'm afraid he won't be coming back."

  After several months of tempering, Zhou Chen's mentality had also changed a lot. Upon hearing the news from his informants in the capital, Zhou Chen burst out laughing: "Haha, even the heavens are helping me! It's just a pity that such a person should be dealt with by me personally. I need to step on him myself to feel relieved."

  Nie Zhenbang's trip to the Soviet Union has spread throughout the city in a short time, with some people concerned, others watching coldly, and many more gloating.

  However, Nie Zhenbang didn't care about these things. After the in-depth conversation with Liu Kun, both of them had already made preparations and were just waiting to set off.