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Chen Zao looked at the caller ID and saw it was Li Zhenian!
He immediately showed a helpless expression and said to Jindeli, "Old Li is going to scold me again. He can't feel comfortable unless he complains about me at least three times."
"Well, with such a demanding crew, Director Li has it tough too," Jindeli sympathized with Li Zhenian and advised Chen Zao, "He's been looking for you for a while. Why don't you answer his call and see what he wants? The crew has already left, so there's no way they can make us apologize now."
"Alright then, I'll just endure another round of scolding. Later, I'll treat him to a nice meal and give him a generous gift to help him cool down."
Thinking about how Li Zhenian had taken care of him in the welfare home, which created a deep sense of gratitude, Chen Zao answered the phone, "Hello? Director Li?"
"You brat! You've finally shown your face! Where have you been these days?"
Li Zhenian didn't expect Chen Zao to pick up the phone and immediately fired off his anger at him.
In fact, he hadn't intended to call Chen Zao. He had accidentally pressed Chen Zao's name and ended up dialing.
He hadn't expected that after being unreachable for so long, Chen Zao would finally turn on his phone. Li Zhenian thought he might as well take a chance to see if Chen Zao would answer.
To his surprise, he actually did!
How dare he pick up!
Li Zhenian's anger flared up instantly.
Originally, the visit from the cast of "Zhao Feiyan" to Gubei Film City was a significant event for them, bringing great prestige to both the film city and Gubei Town. It was also a top priority for the town's publicity department this year.
No one expected that this major project, which had been prepared for so long and invested heavily in by the town, would be ruined by Chen Zao!
The crew of "Zhao Feiyan" almost "escaped" from Gubei Town. No one wanted to stay there any longer, regardless of which local leader came forward to persuade them to stay in Film City for a few more days and shoot some additional footage. They politely declined, determined not to remain in that place.
One outspoken assistant director couldn't take it anymore; they were overwhelmed by the fierce local customs and were afraid to stay any longer. He pleaded with the leaders of Gubei Town to let them "escape" quickly.
This statement embarrassed the leaders of Gubei Town. Li Zhenian initially wanted to downplay the situation regarding Chen Zao, but now even the town and county leaders were aware that Chen Zao had injured several members of the "Zhao Feiyan" crew, and they ordered strict punishment for him.
The matter had reached the police, who were gathering evidence to deal with Chen Zao appropriately.
Now, Li Zhenian felt he could no longer intervene.
However, having watched Chen Zao grow up, he felt like a half-parent to him. Seeing Chen Zao facing severe punishment, possibly even a lengthy prison sentence, made Li Zhenian feel deeply pained.
He needed to scold Chen Zao thoroughly and then secretly send him a message to get out as far as possible and never return to Gubei again.
On the other end of the line, when Chen Zao heard Li Zhenian's tone, he felt like a child being reprimanded by a parent. He was quite irritated and hastily replied, "Director Li, I have things to do. I'll hang up now. When I get a chance, I'll treat you to a drink and apologize in person."
Before Li Zhenian could scold him further, Chen Zao hung up immediately and said to Jindeli, "Director Li is probably coming to find me. I need to leave quickly. I'm heading to Chang'an to find Dragon Lord. If Director Li comes looking for me, you won't have seen me and won't know where I've gone."
"This... Brother Zao, that's too much of a stretch. The neighbors saw you when you came back; if Director Li asks around, he'll know you returned."
"Just tell him I had business in the city and don't know when I'll be back. Just handle it for me; I really don't want to hear Director Li lecture me. By the way, did you buy that new car I asked you about?"
Before they parted last time, Chen Zao had given Jindeli 80,000 yuan and asked him to buy a new car in Chang'an when he got the chance so that they would have an easier time conducting business in the future.
Now they considered themselves wealthy and respectable individuals; they couldn't keep driving that old Wuling Hongguang around town. If they wanted to negotiate business deals in the future, showing up in that vehicle would certainly not earn them any respect.
It has been so long, and Chen Zao thought Jindeli had everything sorted out, ready to drive the new car into the city and enjoy himself.
However, Jindeli said, "I'm in the process of buying one. I've checked several second-hand car markets around Chang'an recently, but I haven't found a particularly suitable used car. As soon as I find the right one, I'll make the purchase immediately."
Chen Zao was exasperated: "What the hell! We have so much money now; why are you still buying a used car? Just buy a new one!"
Jindeli had his own reasoning: "New cars are overpriced and not worth it. They haven't been broken in yet, and you have to pay all sorts of taxes. Only a fool would buy a new car. A reliable used car is cheaper, practical, and already broken in; that's real value for money."
Jindeli became more convincing: "Brother Zao, even though we have money now, we shouldn't just waste it carelessly. Spending on food, drinks, and outings is fine because that goes into our own stomachs and enjoyment; it's worth it. But when it comes to buying a car, is it really necessary to buy new? A new car becomes old after just a few drives. Plus, if we suddenly drive a new Mercedes or BMW right after getting rich, people will definitely think we're tycoons who just bought a new car because we have money. But if we buy a used car, after driving a nice Mercedes or BMW for a while, they won't see us as nouveau riche."
Chen Zao felt like crying from Jindeli's reasoning; if his IQ were any lower, he might actually believe what Jindeli was saying.
Jindeli continued, "Driving a used car has its prestige and practicality; it's such a good deal! Just like this n-th hand Wuling Hongguang in our shop, which we got for just over five thousand yuan—what a steal! It's been running for several years without any major issues; it's fuel-efficient and powerful. If it breaks down one day, we can still get some money back from it—it's practically unbeatable value! My goal is to find another sturdy luxury car like the Wuling Hongguang from the second-hand market; it has to be exceptionally worth it before I make the purchase."
"You should also look for a second-hand wife! Wait until she's broken in before you take her home! What a pig-headed brain!"
Chen Zao was so angry that he threw out that remark and decided not to waste any more time with Jindeli. He rolled up the Silver Pot and left quickly to avoid being caught by Li Zhenian at the shop.
He didn't even drive their shop's eight-hand Wuling Hongguang anymore; instead, he went to the long-distance bus station to take a long-distance bus. He planned to pick up a new car in Chang'an himself later that afternoon when he had time.
On the way, Chen Zao called Ma Fulong to arrange to meet him at the Antique Shop that afternoon. He wanted to show Ma Fulong the Silver Pot and get his opinion on it.
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