Chapter 48: Sky-High Salary

  At this moment, Nie Zhenbang's eyes are very sincere. Inviting Li Lixue, Nie Zhenbang has no other thoughts at all. He just thinks that Li Lixue is a person worthy of admiration. Asking her out for a meal only. This has nothing to do with men and women.

  Looking at Nie Zhenbang, Li Lixue fell silent for a moment before finally nodding and agreeing: "Alright then. Let's meet in the dining car half an hour later."

  Nie Zhenbang also smiled and nodded: "Alright, in half an hour. If we don't see each other again, then let's disperse."

  As soon as he got on the car, Liu Kun came up and said: "Third brother, it's rare to see you so moved. You usually don't bat an eye at Dong Wan, but today is different. However, third brother, I really admire your taste in women. This lady is not inferior to Dong Wan at all. Each has its own charm, like spring flowers and autumn moon. How about it? Do you want me to arrange a place for you two tonight?"

  Looking at Liu Kun's appearance, Nie Zhenbang also burst out laughing and scolded with a smile: "What are you talking nonsense? For now, I don't have such thoughts. Let's finish things here first."

  As he spoke, Nie Zhenbang looked at Su Zhenhua beside him and said: "Su Ge, there's another thing I need your help with. Can you help me book another sleeper berth? It would be best if we can get one that is close to ours."

  Su Zhenhua was stunned for a moment, and then he understood. It seemed that San Shao had taken a liking to Li Lixue. No wonder, all the bosses who ran this route had a crush on Li Lixue. Otherwise, when Li Lixue was robbed earlier, there wouldn't have been so many people rushing over without even doing business.

  This is not to say that the Chinese are indifferent. If it takes a few years, after legal status, basically, the Chinese people are still united. Internally, no matter how they fight, that's an internal affair. But externally, they are consistent. However, at this time, those who take this route are simply walking on thin ice, and any conductor or security guard can make things difficult for them.

  At that time, those who ran to the Soviet Union knew that there were two things they couldn't do. First, they couldn't be high-profile. They could only bury their heads and make money quietly. Second, they couldn't offend the traffic police.

  ……

  The dining car was in No. 9 carriage, and when Nie Zhenbang and others arrived, Li Lixue had already been waiting inside the dining car.

  After Nie Zhenbang and others walked over, Li Lixue also stood up and said to the waiter: "Waiter, serve us dishes."

  Saying that, Li Lixue smiled and explained: "I don't know what to call this brother, but to show my gratitude. Let me treat you to this meal, how about it?"

  Just as he finished speaking, Liu Kun was about to say something, but was stopped by Nie Zhenbang. Looking at Li Lixue's expression, this meal, she really had a bit of an unyielding attitude. She was a stubborn girl after all. It was indeed the kind of person who didn't want to owe anyone any favors.

  It's also worth thinking that such a beautiful young girl, if she didn't have a bit of stubbornness and perseverance, would probably have gotten lost on this long journey. With Li Lixue's looks, she could easily find a stronger backer to rely on. I believe any man would be willing to accept Li Lixue. But even someone like Su Zhenhua said that Li Lixue has always been running solo. This is enough to prove the persistence and stubbornness in this woman's heart.

  Nie Zhenbang sat down calmly and looked at Li Lixue, saying: "Since that's the case, let's just be straightforward. To begin with, this meal was supposed to be on me, but since you want to pay, I won't stop you. However, it so happens that there is an empty berth available on our side - a six-day, six-night train ride. This is just the beginning, and it will be quite tough along the way. Later, if you agree, you can move your luggage to the sleeper car. If you don't agree, we'll leave immediately. You can pretend that you've never met us before. From now on, we'll be strangers. What do you say?"

  Looking at Nie Zhenbang's firm eyes, this man seemed gentle, but in his actions, he revealed a strange and persistent overbearingness. This kind of personality was very familiar to Li Lixue, because she herself had the same personality.

  Li Lixue, who had never accepted anyone's kindness before, nodded her head at this moment as if possessed by a ghost: "Good!"

  The meal was not a big deal, and with Li Lixue's financial resources, it was impossible to have a big feast, just the most ordinary Russian food. The wine was also the most ordinary vodka. This strong liquor, for those who had never drunk it before, would absolutely dare not drink it. But Li Lixue's capacity for alcohol was astonishing.

  In the end, Li Lixue and Nie Zhenbang almost drank together. Both of them had drunk nearly two bottles of vodka. At this moment, even Nie Zhenbang was slightly tipsy. As for Li Lixue, her face was just slightly flushed.

  Next, Da Long and Hu Zi came out, neatly and efficiently moving Li Lixue's two large packages to the sleeping car.

  Li Lixue had just sat down when Su Zhenhua stood up: "Third Master, you all chat first, I'll go to the front of the car to smoke a cigarette and come back."

  Dalong and Huzi also left under Liu Kun's signal, using excuses such as going to the restroom or stepping out for a smoke.

  Seeing these people like this, Nie Zhenbang also burst out laughing. At this moment, only Nie Zhenbang and Li Lixue were left in the compartment. The Soviet train was a wide-gauge train, with carriages that were wider than usual trains. The sleeper carriage was not like the domestic sleeper which was open, but rather each compartment had its own door, just like a small enclosed environment.

  Looking at Li Lixue's uneasy appearance, Nie Zhenbang couldn't help but laugh and say: "Haha, I thought you really had a bigger nerve than anyone. Didn't expect that even the famous Evelyn would have times when she's afraid."

  This sentence immediately caused Li Lixue's reaction to be very intense, perhaps due to the wine, her flushed face made her look even more charming. She glared at Nie Zhenbang and then muttered: "Who's afraid of you? I just drank too much."

  Nie Zhenbang had seen Li Lixue's strong side from the start, but he hadn't expected that this tough-looking woman would also have such a cute side, and he burst out laughing.

  Seeing Li Lixue getting annoyed, Nie Zhenbang stopped and looked at her seriously: "Li Lixue, do you know why I look at you differently?"

  Li Lixue's face flashed a hint of disdain upon hearing this sentence. It seemed that many people had already said something similar before.

  However, this expression was captured by Nie Zhenbang. Immediately, Nie Zhenbang smiled and said: "Li Lixue, I believe you are a person who can keep secrets, so let me introduce myself. I am from Beijing. This time I came to the Soviet Union. I also specialize in being a smuggler. However, after all, I just arrived. I am completely unfamiliar with the situation in the Soviet Union. So, I necessarily need a suitable candidate, someone familiar with the Soviet Union to help me. Very coincidentally, you were spotted by me."

  Only after he finished speaking did Nie Zhenbang feel that his last sentence was somewhat ambiguous.

  As expected, Li Lixue's face also showed some shyness. However, it quickly disappeared. Gazing at Nie Zhenbang, Li Lixue said calmly: "Many people are familiar with the Soviet Union. For example, Su Ge is one of them. Why look for me? I'm doing small business. The people I know aren't as many as Su Ge's. I'm not the most suitable person. Third Master, you're doing big things, so consider choosing someone else."

  Upon hearing this, Nie Zhenbang appeared very calm and slowly pulled out a cigarette, lit it, took a drag, looked at Li Lixue with an air of dominance and said: "No reason. Just because of your personality. Su Ge is not bad. But for my business, the people he knows are meaningless. What I need is not connections, but how to expand new connections. I think you can handle this job. Let's put it this way. How much do you make in a year? Do you have three million US dollars? If you work for me as my assistant from now on, I'll give you thirty million US dollars per year. You don't need to worry about the goods or transportation issues. What you need to do is assist me with handling things here. Are you interested?"

  When she heard this, Li Lixue was also shocked. 300,000 US dollars, that's what Su Zhenhua said, in her own words, if she could make 10,000 US dollars a year, it would be considered a good business. 300,000, to herself, was really an astronomical price.

  PS: The second update is explosive.

  Thank you nqm, reading is the greatest pleasure, fish just one, Su Yan. ㈨, naive and brave these five brothers for their generous rewards.