Chapter 519 Everyone Is Destined to Die, Sooner or Later!
Today's lunch was full of twists and turns.
First, he met Chen Gang by chance, and then his phone call to Shi Mingsheng triggered the special mission of "Legend of the Fire 4".
I haven't figured out how to complete the special mission of [Legend of Fire 4], but another special mission of [Blockbuster] was triggered.
Then he had a "battle" with Shi Junjie's bodyguard Jason Douglas and won.
By the time Luo Yanning and others left the hotel, it was already past four o'clock in the afternoon, almost five o'clock.
"Master, if anything happens while you are in the capital, feel free to call me. Although I have been deprived of power by that incompetent traitor, I have been operating in the capital for so many years and there are still some old friends who are willing to sell me face."
Before leaving, Shi Mingsheng told Luo Yanning with an eager expression.
After the fight at noon today, his admiration for Luo Yanning became even greater.
In the last few months of life, it is a comforting thing to put aside work and mundane things and pursue something you like.
Although his son took away the power in advance, Shi Mingsheng was not very disappointed. Anyway, the Shi family's property would be left to his son sooner or later. A few months earlier or a few months later, it didn't matter.
The fact that his son could use his limited connections and authority to bypass him unnoticed and take control of the company proved that he still had certain abilities, made Shi Mingsheng feel a little relieved.
"Da Sheng, you go over there with me and say a few words."
Luo Yanning pointed to a corner not far away, turned around and walked towards that direction.
"?" Shi Mingsheng didn't know what Luo Yanning wanted to say to him, but he didn't ask and followed him.
The two came to a quiet corner. Luo Yanning first took out a pack of Xiaosu cigarettes from his pocket, lit one for himself, and handed the cigarette case to Shi Mingsheng.
Shi Mingsheng hesitated for a moment, and finally reached out and took the cigarette box and took out a cigarette from it.
"Cough cough cough, cough cough cough..."
Luo Yanning lit Shi Mingsheng's cigarette with a lighter. As soon as he took a puff, he started coughing violently.
Seeing this, Luo Yanning was a bit dumbfounded and said: "You... don't know how to do it, just don't do it. It's like I'm forcing you."
"Cough, cough, cough, it's okay, I'm fine, I just wasn't used to it when I first smoked it, cough, cough, cough..."
Shi Mingsheng's eyes were filled with tears due to the smoke of cigarettes. He coughed and said:
“When I was in good health, I was a big smoker and would smoke three packs of cigarettes a day.
Especially when looking at contracts and documents in the office, one stick at a time, which is so fierce.
On May Day last year, I went to the hospital for a physical examination and was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer. While cooperating with the treatment, I quit smoking.
Speaking of which, I haven't smoked for more than a year, and I really miss the smell of tobacco.
It's a pity that no matter how hard I smoke in this life, I won't be able to smoke more. "
After Shi Mingsheng finished speaking, he looked up at the starry sky, the expression on his face became a little lonely.
"You have lung cancer and you still dare to smoke? You are looking for death!"
Luo Yanning was speechless for a while after hearing Shi Mingsheng's words. She reached out and pinched the cigarette in his mouth, threw it to the ground and stamped it out.
"Cough cough, cough cough... It's okay, it's okay, it can't be cured anyway, I don't need this cigarette."
While coughing, Shi Mingsheng said: "I have looked away now, live one more day and earn one more day.
For the rest of my life, drink heavily, eat meat, and do whatever I want.
When I was young, I was so busy working hard that I didn’t take care of my wife or children.
In the last days of my life, I also indulged myself and lived a more thorough life. "
"When we were eating, I felt something was wrong with you. I didn't expect it to be like this..."
Luo Yanning said with regret and snuffed out the cigarette in her hand.
Shi Mingsheng smiled heartily and said: "Knowing my physical condition, master, do you regret accepting me as a short-lived apprentice? Hahaha..."
"You are quite open-minded and tolerant, and you can still laugh when things like this happen."
Luo Yanning admired Shi Mingsheng's optimistic attitude.
Shi Mingsheng smiled and said: "To tell you the truth, Master, when I was first diagnosed with lung cancer, I was also very scared and couldn't sleep the whole night.
I was also very scared and panicked when I thought that my time was running out and that I might fall asleep that day and never wake up again.
That kind of panic lasted for more than half a year. Later, with the guidance of my psychiatrist, I also put it behind me.
Everyone is destined to die, sooner or later, and no one can escape this disaster.
Your time is already running out, why waste it on fear?
Why can't I walk the last part of my journey happily?
Since then, I have looked away, screw your work, screw your entertainment, whoever wants to do it dares to do it, I won’t play with you anymore. "
"So that's what happened."
Luo Yanning nodded, and guessed the outline of the matter from Shi Mingsheng's words, and asked him:
"Can I help you with anything?"
Shi Mingsheng asked with a worried look on his face: "Master, does he still recognize me as his apprentice?
Although his physical condition is getting worse, he can still practice boxing and other things.
I hope the master will not dislike me as a sick boy. "
"Don't worry, when I accept a disciple, I never look at his qualifications or his physical condition."
Luo Shuning looked up at Shi Mingsheng and assured him: "Since I have agreed to be your master, I will definitely fulfill my responsibilities as a master.
"Thank you for not abandoning me, Master!" Shi Mingsheng was very moved after hearing what Luo Shuning said. He clasped his hands and bowed to him.
"By the way, if you have nothing to do in Beijing, go back to the Black Dragon Mountain Scenic Area and wait for me. Going to the scenic area may also be good for your recovery."
Luo Shuning thought for a while and instructed: "The Black Dragon Mountain Spring water in our scenic area is of very good quality and has a good health care effect. You can try it when you go to the scenic area. In addition, go to Panlong Road more often when you have nothing to do."
Shi Mingsheng said readily: "Okay, Master! It's getting late today. I have to prepare when I go back. I will leave for the scenic area tomorrow morning to wait for you."
Luo Shuning finally said: "After you go, you can call me if you have anything."
"Okay, thank you for your concern, Master. "
Shi Mingsheng was very touched when he felt Luo Shuning's concern for him.
The two had not known each other for long, and the contact time was only a few hours, less than half a day.
Shi Mingsheng could feel Luo Shuning's sincere concern and care for him.
In the last journey of his life, Shi Mingsheng felt that God was really kind to him to meet such a good master.
"Go back, you are in this situation now, you should drink less and smoke less in the future."
Luo Shuning looked Shi Mingsheng up and down, and gave him another piece of advice.
Shi Mingsheng laughed heartily: "Haha, isn't this just drinking and smoking with you, Master? Others don't have such a big face."
"Okay, stop joking. No matter who you eat with in the future, you can avoid drinking... No matter who you eat with in the future, you must not drink."
Luo Shuning said seriously: "If you can live one more day, there will be more hope of cure.
Maybe one day the development of the medical field will explode and cancer will be conquered? ”
“Hahaha, yes, I am looking forward to that day too!”
Shi Mingsheng said with a smile: “The world is so beautiful, who would be willing to leave?
If possible, I really want to borrow another 500 years from heaven.”
“Okay, stop joking. Seeing that you have such a good attitude, I feel relieved. I have something to do when I go back. I am leaving.”
After saying this, Luo Xuning turned around and walked towards the location where Gao Jun and others were. As he walked, he waved goodbye to him with his hand behind his back.
“Goodbye, Master! See you at the scenic spot! "
Shi Mingsheng said to Luo Shuning's back, and he was already looking forward to living in the scenic area for some time in the future.
After watching Luo Shuning walk away, Shi Mingsheng took out his mobile phone from his pocket, searched for a while, found a phone number with the name "Lao Gao" and dialed it.
"Lao Gao"'s full name is Gao Jingqi, a senior executive promoted by Shi Mingsheng, and he also has a certain status in the company.
He is also one of the few remaining senior executives in the company who is still loyal to Shi Mingsheng.
Although Shi Junjie successfully seized power and placed his own people in many key positions.
But Shi Mingsheng has been running the company for decades, so naturally he has some of his own trump cards, and Gao Jingqi is one of them.
Beep, beep--!
The phone rang several times before it was connected, and a man's extremely respectful voice sounded on the other side.
"Mr. Shi! I'm very sorry, Mr. Shi, I was just..."
Without waiting for the other side to finish a sentence, Shi Mingsheng interrupted and said, "No need to explain, no need to apologize.
I want to ask you something. How is the bidding for the Desheng shoebox business today?
I know you and Junjie are in charge of this matter. "
"Yes, Mr. Shi, this matter is in charge of me and Mr. Shi. After comprehensive research and judgment, and the decision of several company leaders, we think Feiyu Printing Co., Ltd. from Shi City is the most suitable. First of all, they are the most favorable price among all bidders. Secondly, they are also the one with the longest operating time, the highest reputation, and the best qualifications among all competitors, and..."
On the other end of the phone, Gao Jingqi said a lot of things, and he knew everything about Shi Mingsheng.
"Feiyu Printing Co., Ltd. in Shi City?" Shi Mingsheng pondered for a sentence and asked, "Is there a company called Qiming Printing Co., Ltd. bidding here?"
"Please wait a moment, Mr. Shi, I will check..."
"Okay, you are in now, I'll wait online."
"Okay, I'll be in right away! Mr. Shi, please wait a moment..."
After only a dozen seconds, less than half a minute, Gao Jingqi's query results came out.
"Mr. Luo, there is indeed a new company called Qiming Printing Co., Ltd. participating in the bidding. You are asking this..."
Although Shi Mingsheng has not said it clearly, Gao Jingqi has guessed what he is going to do. After all, he has been working with Shi Mingsheng for decades and is very familiar with his thoughts.
Shi Mingsheng said in a flat tone: "You can do it over there and give one-third of the shoe box business to Qiming Printing Co., Ltd., just as a favor I sold to their boss."
"Okay, Mr. Shi, I will arrange it according to your instructions in a while!"
Gao Jingqi agreed to Shi Mingsheng's request without any hesitation.
Gao Jingqi is one of the persons in charge of the shoe box business bidding this time, and one of the leaders who makes the final decision.
He and Shi Junjie have the final say on who to give the company's business to and how much to give.
Moreover, Shi Junjie rarely interferes in such trivial matters. To put it bluntly, Gao Jingqi alone has the final say in this matter.
Knowing this, Shi Mingsheng called Gao Jingqi.
"Then I'll trouble you." Shi Mingsheng said politely to Gao Jingqi.
Gao Jingqi hurriedly said: "Mr. Shi, you are so polite. These are what I should do."
"Okay, let's do this for now. If you have something to do, go and do it. Hang up first."
After Shi Mingsheng finished speaking, he hung up the phone with a click of his finger.
"Master and Wu Xiaoyou have a close relationship. Since you can't help master, just help master's friend!"
Shi Mingsheng's calculation was very clear. If Wu Mingshi alone was not so proud, he would not be allowed to use his few remaining connections in the company.
Jingle Bell--!
Before the mobile phone in Shi Mingsheng's hand was put into his pocket, another call came in.
He raised his hand and saw that the name displayed on the phone was "Yang Xiaolan".
"Hey, Xiaolan."
Shi Mingsheng connected the phone with a swipe of his finger and said hello to Yang Xiaolan with a smile.
"Brother Shi, how are things going?"
The female voice on the other end of the phone was clear and melodious, and was highly recognizable.
If Luo Yanning were present, he would definitely be able to tell that the owner of the voice was Yang Xiaolan, whom he had fought against before.
Shi Mingsheng said truthfully: "Everything went well. Master is very easy to talk to, and I successfully became his disciple."
"That's good. As far as I know, although he is very talented, he rarely accepts apprentices. Including Brother Shi, there are only four apprentices, and each apprentice has different skills. Similarly, if Brother Shi can become a disciple of that person, it means that you have a lot of good fortune. Practicing well with that person may help your condition. "
Shi Mingsheng looked grateful, "Okay, thank you Xiaolan, thank you for your introduction. If you come back to me, I will thank you very much in the future."
Yang Xiaolan said: "There's no need to thank me. If you want to thank me, just thank your master. I'm just recommending you. I don't dare to take credit."
"There, there, without your introduction..."
The two of them talked to each other for about ten minutes before hanging up the phone.
On the island in the middle of the lake, there is a small cabin made entirely of cherry blossom trees, without a single brick or tile or a single nail or thread.
After Yang Xiaolan hung up the phone, she reached for a bottle of mineral water with the words "Heilong Mountain Spring" on the small coffee table in front of her and took a few sips.
After drinking a few mouthfuls of mountain spring water, Yang Xiaolan's beautiful eyes lit up slightly, and then she nodded lightly.
Then, she placed her hands on her lower abdomen with her palms upward, placed her right hand on her left hand, and made a mudra with the tips of her two thumbs together.
Yang Xiaolan's mudra is a standard meditation mudra, a symbolic gesture used by the Buddha to meditate and enter concentration while practicing Taoism under the bodhi tree.
The right hand always presses on the left hand, symbolizing that the perfection of the method needs to be supported by wisdom.