After watching the TV series, Xiang Nan didn't have a very good impression of Ding Li.

This person is loyal, filial, benevolent, righteous, courteous, wise and trustworthy, and possesses almost nothing.

In terms of loyalty, he was originally the younger brother of Xu Wenqiang and Feng Jingyao, but he lacked loyalty to them. He was ambitious, bent on gaining power, and betrayed many times;

In terms of filial piety, leaving the old mother at home, leaving her alone, and not visiting her for a long time, Xu Wenqiang and Xianggui visited frequently;

When it comes to benevolence and righteousness, he kills without any calculation. He is cruel and brutal, and has almost never done any good deeds. Not to mention, Xu Wenqiang regards him as a brother, but after Xu Wenqiang left, he began to pursue Feng Chengcheng. According to the rules of the world, he is considered a If you seduced your second sister-in-law, you should be punished with three swords and six holes.

In terms of etiquette, Ding Li was born as a low-level gangster and rose to prominence. Even if he later wore a suit and tie, he still smelled like scum. Not to mention domestic violence after marriage, beating his wife until she miscarried, and even cheating on her lover. Not a good man at all.

In terms of wisdom, although Ding Li is smart and learns things quickly, he is always only a little smart and does not have great wisdom. His ability to become a Hujiang Tycoon is entirely due to the support of Xu Wenqiang and Feng Jingyao. After losing them, Ding Li became the Hujiang Tycoon. He didn't sit there for two years before he was pushed out.

In terms of credibility, Ding Li is also an untrustworthy person. Xu Wenqiang and Feng Jingyao both gave him unlimited trust, but as a result, they both fell into his hands.

Therefore, Xiang Nan didn't want to deal with people like this. By giving him ten yuan, the favor was settled, and he wouldn't have to meet again in the future.

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"Hey, it's just a small matter, don't be so polite." Ding Li saw Xiang Nan handing over the money, but he kept pushing it away.

Seeing this, Xiang Nan's impression of him improved.

Ding Li is now a pear vendor, and he may not be able to make a fortune selling pears for a day. Ten yuan is probably his monthly income. But he actually doesn't want it, which is really a bit of a charlatan.

No wonder Xu Wenqiang was willing to take him out to conquer the world after receiving a small favor from him.

It's a pity that human nature is too complicated. Ding Li is ambitious and unwilling to be left behind.

At first, he just wanted to make a living on Xiafei Road and dance at Paramount. But his ambition became more and more ambitious, not only to replace Xu Wenqiang, but also to replace Feng Jingyao, and both of them fell into his hands.

Since Xiang Nan knows this, he naturally won't completely change his attitude towards Ding Li just because of this good impression.

"That's how I am. I don't want to accept favors from others in vain." Xiang Nan smiled, forced the money into Ding Li's hands and said, "Just accept it."

"How can that be done? How can I ask for money for a small favor?" Ding Li insisted on stuffing the money back.

Seeing this, Xiang Nan couldn't keep entangled, so he had to take the money back and said, "Okay, bye."

"Hey, friend, where are you going?" Ding Li asked curiously.

"Pujiang Hotel." Xiang Nan said.

He just looked at the wallet he had picked up. There was almost fifty yuan in it, which was enough for him to stay in a hotel for several days. He wanted to have a good night's sleep first, recharge himself, and then dress up beautifully before going to see Fang Yanyun. .

Xu Wenqiang went to Fang Yanyun because he was desperate and penniless. Xiang Nan's situation was not that miserable, and he had already thought about what he wanted to do in the future.

"Hey, that's a place only rich people can go. No wonder you're so generous." When Ding Li heard this, he said with endless yearning, "If I could stay there for one night, it would be worth dying for."

The Pujiang Hotel was built in 1846. It was the first Western merchant hotel in the country since the opening of the Shanghai River as a port. It is known as a famous landmark building in the Shanghai River.

In addition, China's first electric light was lit here; China's first telephone was connected here; Western semi-sound outdoor movies made their debut here... many firsts were created here.

Many Chinese and foreign figures, such as Einstein, Chaplin, Russell, Grant (President of the United States), etc., have stayed here.

For this reason, the Pujiang Hotel was known as the largest hotel in the Far East and one of the most luxurious and luxurious hotels in Shanghai at that time.

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"Don't worry, as long as you work hard, you will definitely have a chance." Xiang Nan smiled, and then waved for a rickshaw, "Okay, good-bye, friend."

"Goodbye~" Ding Li waved and looked at Xiang Nan's figure, feeling a little disappointed for a moment, "If I had known he was so rich, I would have accepted the ten yuan. At least I can have enough to eat for two months."

At that time, rice cost six cents a pound, and ten yuan could buy one hundred and sixty pounds of rice. The mother and son ate it openly, which was enough for two or three months.

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Arriving at Pujiang Hotel, Xiang Nan went through the check-in procedures.

After a comfortable sleep, Xiang Nan enjoyed a sumptuous breakfast in the restaurant, then walked around and picked up a few ghost wallets.

At the beginning of the 20th century, Hujiang was known as the Pearl of the Far East. Countless ghosts came here to pan for gold and called it a paradise for adventurers. Most of them were not good people. They relied on their status as foreigners to dominate the Chinese people on Chinese soil. Fu, Yi means Qi.

These ghost guys that Xiang Nan captured are typical examples.

Just because he is a foreign gentleman, he is so arrogant that he yells and curses at waiters, bellmen, and hotel front desks. Naturally, Xiang Nan doesn't mind teaching a person like this a lesson.

And after just spinning around like this, he already had thousands of dollars in money in his hand.

Xiang Nan then found a high-end ready-to-wear shop, custom-made a silk suit, and matched the top hat, cane, bow tie, vest, leather boots, pocket watch, etc. required by a gentleman.

Three days later, he sat in a rickshaw, holding a bouquet of violets, and went to visit Fang Yanyun.

Fang Yanyun and Xu Wenqiang were classmates in college. The two dated for a period of time. Later, they found that they had different views on each other, so they broke up. However, Fang Yanyun still loved Xu Wenqiang.

After Xu Wenqiang was imprisoned, Fang Yanyun wrote several affectionate letters to him, and told him that after he was released from prison, if he had nowhere to go, he could come to Hujiang to find her.

Xiang Nan took a rickshaw and came to Fangzhai on Gordon Road.

Fang Yanyun originally lived on Xiafei Road, but it has been demolished, so she moved to a new residence.

Xiang Nan didn't know it at first, but after asking around for a while, he found out.

After all, Fang Yanyun lives up to her name and her reputation spreads far and wide. She is now a famous social butterfly in Shanghai and Jiangxi.

Not only is she beautiful, but she also went to college, received a modern education, is well-informed, and speaks first-rate, so she is naturally very popular.

Looking at the garden house she lives in now, you can tell that she is very prosperous now.

Xiang Nan stepped forward and rang the doorbell.

After a while, a maid came and opened the door.

Seeing Xiang Nan standing outside the door holding flowers in her hands, she showed no signs of surprise. She had seen a similar scene countless times.

"Sir, who are you looking for?" the maid asked.

"I'm looking for Miss Fang Yanyun. Does she live here?" Xiang Nan said with a slight smile.

"Yes." The maid nodded, "What's your last name?"

"My surname is Xu, and my name is Xu Wenqiang. I am Miss Fang's classmate." Xiang Nan introduced himself.

"Okay, please wait a moment." The maid closed the door and returned to the room.
Chapter completed!