Chapter 773 Feelings
Director Huo looked at Ning Weimin who was talking eloquently. He was surprised and his mood became more and more complicated.
Ning Weimin actually knew the source of most of the 160,000 yuan in foreign exchange coupons used to buy the paintings.
Not only that, he also knew that Ning Weimin had been buying seal stones privately.
And taking the opportunity to purchase from cultural relics stores for Tan Palace, he also bought a lot of porcelain for him personally.
We even know that many of the calligraphy, paintings and porcelain in Tan Palace Restaurant were re-leased by Ning Weimin to the restaurant, and he collected rent from them on a monthly basis.
Because of this, he firmly believed that Ning Weimin was a profit-seeking philistine.
Think about it, this guy is not satisfied with such a high income from a foreign company, and he actually uses his power to find ways to take advantage.
It would be strange if this guy didn’t love money to the core of his being.
But there are some related situations that Director Huo has never considered or realized.
Ning Weimin actually claimed that he had never sold any of the paintings and calligraphy he bought through Huo Xin to make a profit from them.
And for a long time after completing the transaction, he was under unimaginable debt pressure.
It is also an objective fact that these calligraphy and paintings are numerous and difficult to preserve, and will continue to consume a lot of money.
In addition, this kid patted his chest again and made bold words.
I guarantee that I will not sell my paintings and calligraphy for twenty years, and I will try my best to find ways to promote these paintings and calligraphy to be exhibited to the public.
So no matter how much Director Huo hates Ning Weimin, he must admit that such a personal sacrifice is really not small.
If all this is true, naturally the words "profit-seeking" cannot be attributed to Ning Weimin.
To tell the truth, it seems that this guy is using his power for personal gain.
After all, a hundred pieces of calligraphy, painting and porcelain are rented to the restaurant for only 0.000 yuan per month. An income of two to three hundred yuan is not even enough to rent a suitable warehouse. Compared with the actual need to preserve these paintings and calligraphy, it is nothing.
So after a while of silence, Director Huo's tone couldn't help but undergo subtle changes.
"Your words have yet to be confirmed. I am not completely sure whether your words are true or false. I will verify them carefully. If it turns out that you have done this, then you are not hopeless, and it is a good thing for the country and society. It’s a bit beneficial. I will consider forgiving you appropriately.”
Listen to me, this matter has obviously taken a turn for the better.
Needless to say, Ning Weimin naturally wanted to strike while the iron was hot.
It’s just that he didn’t happily continue to pat himself on the back, but wisely took another approach that went in the opposite direction.
He suppressed the joy surging in his heart and pretended to sigh deeply.
"Director Huo, thank you for your magnanimity, thank you for listening to my explanation patiently, and thank you for giving me some recognition. In fact, from your point of view, even if you are unwilling to forgive me, it is reasonable. After all, I have done something wrong. It's true that Huo Xin was hurt. Then I have to take responsibility for my actions. I accept that."
"But don't you want to listen to the truth? There is something I have always wanted to say: I am a philistine, and my calculation skills are engraved in my blood. This cannot be changed, so it was wrong for me to meet Huo Xin. There is something wrong with our friends. If we really want to be together, it will be a disaster."
"I don't know what Huo Xin's situation is now, but as long as she is safe, her mood is gradually improving. Restore calm. From another perspective, this is the best way to correct life. To be honest, I am really happy for her."
Director Huo. This "a blessing in disguise" made me speechless for a moment.
It may be said that Ning Weimin wanted to evade responsibility, but he did not deny his mistakes.
Ning Weimin wanted to shirk responsibility. He only said it was his fault and did not express any dissatisfaction with Huo Xin.
It seems that there is nothing wrong with Ning Weimin's words. But with many years of experience, Director Huo was wary of this humble attitude.
He could clearly feel that Ning Weimin was retreating in order to advance, trying to further shake his mind.
So his words became harsh again and he used this to strike.
"What are you talking about! What is destiny? Man is determined to defeat nature. Can't people's shortcomings be corrected? Unless you don't want to change. A disaster? What do you mean? Has my daughter become a disaster star? Is it so disgusting? ?”
However, Ning Weimin was not affected at all, remained calm and talked as usual.
"Director Huo, to me, you are a completely 'great and upright' existence. Although you hold a high position, you are principled, practical and convincing. Huo Xin, as your daughter , a good family environment also makes her naturally noble, jealous of evil, and full of justice. "She is absolutely sincere in her treatment of friends. She instinctively hates conspiracy and philistine calculations. Frankly speaking, she is more honest than many men. More generous, more trustworthy, and more emotional. If I were to point out her shortcomings, it would be that her world is black and white and she is too idealistic. Intervene to the end."
"But the problem is that people are different. Some people have choices, but I am not an orphan. My parents passed away when I was a child. I am the only child in the family and I have no relatives. People like me have no education, no help, no family, and a low background. Where can I find myself? What is the path of my life? Objectively speaking, I have no choice since I was born. "
"But I don't want to live a mediocre life, and I don't want to huddle at the bottom of society forever. So what should I do? I can only rely on my talent for calculation, try my best to carefully seize all opportunities around me, and look forward to it. Change your destiny. That’s why I said that philistinism and calculation are my inborn instincts. They are deeply ingrained and cannot be changed.” Even you can't stand it. Huo Xin is still very young, impulsive and emotional. She despises my nature even more, so from the beginning, we were like incompatible enemies, but later we became colleagues. , in order to eliminate her dislike for me, I have to find ways to make her happy, because I can't afford to offend her, lose this job, and take risks. However, this brings new problems, and it is easy to make her happy. But I can't control the scale just right."
"Yes, when I get along with Huo Xin, I always use tricks to get her to change her attitude towards me. But I don't do that. What can I do? I'm not making excuses for myself, and I don't want to excuse myself. It's mainly because of my personal experience. Sometimes the truth is not noble, but it can be cruel. I don't want to be a moral person either. It’s a bad thing to do, but I can’t do it when I’m hungry.”
“Of course, in reality, I gained a lot, which far exceeded my expectations of food and clothing. Huo Xin’s help was very important. Factor. I am actually very grateful to Huo Xin. I also have a moral bottom line and really want to repay her. I never wanted to hurt her. But it is precisely because I know very well that I created her favor for her. The truth is that she and I are two extremes, I am small, she is big, I am underground, she is in the clouds, I live in the dark, and she is better than the light. We cannot go further, and I can only live up to it. Her kindness. "
"To be honest, if I were with Huo Xin like this, I would undoubtedly become a despicable person. Not only did I cheat on Huo Xin, but I was also very cruel. It may completely disrupt your family relationship. To put it bluntly, I have shown you the most difficult side of me. Can you agree to it if we have a formal relationship? Will your family be able to accept it? Me? Who can believe that I don’t have ulterior motives and want to get more from Huo Xin? In the end, there will never be any good results between Huo Xin and me. There is no such thing as a happy marriage and family harmony. We have different values, world views, and life goals, and none of us will change our nature. In the end, we will only end up hurting each other.”
These words really touched Director Huo's heart.
He was shocked and conflicted by Ning Weimin's conclusion.
Even though he had been wary for a long time, he had to admit that Ning Weimin's analysis was reasonable. This was a real and sincere statement.
“It turns out to be a conflict of ideas.”
Director Huo’s sudden concluding remarks once again showed that the ice in his heart had melted again.
Ning Weimin knew better, and his nervous mood began to relax.
“Yes, my habits are related to my poor background and lack of corresponding social status. It was not until I gained wealth and status that I had the concept of credit. The luckiest thing about me is that I have met many people in my life. There are many truly high-level people working in multinational companies like Pierre Cardin. I met bosses like Mr. Pierre Cardin and general managers like Ms. Song Huagui, which allowed me to follow their examples and reflect on my own shortcomings. Understand what true success is. Otherwise, my repeated successes in the early days will strengthen some wrong ideas in my temperament and turn those wrong ideas into something fundamental."
"If so... "At this point, Ning Weimin couldn't help but look up at Director Huo, "...it's undoubtedly a vicious cycle, and I will become a person who only pursues profit and completely abandons morality, just like you said. "
The lingering fear in Ning Weimin's eyes was clearly caught by Director Huo.
Such an expression can never be expressed through pretense or performance.
This vivid scene made him unable to doubt anything anymore, and he truly began to feel relieved.
I even thought of many past events, including the difficulty of studying when I was young, and the hesitation I felt when I first entered the workplace and started working.
I was in danger several times while performing missions abroad, years of silent forbearance, emotional regret and loneliness, helpless compromise in marriage...
Life is indeed full of helplessness!
Unconsciously, empathy replaced the hatred in Director Huo's heart.
The injustice suffered by his daughter Huo Xin made him indignant, and most of his biggest knots had really disappeared.
(End of this chapter)