Northern Myanmar: Years of Dehumanization

"By the way, boy, what's your name?"

While the female secretary was treating my wound, Boss She asked me.

"Jiang Bai."

I felt the pain in my fingers. Although my fingers were twitching, it did not prevent me from replying to Boss She.

"Where are you from? The accent sounds familiar..."

Boss She was silent for a while, and then asked like this.

"I am from Shaodong County, Shaoyang City."

Seeing Boss She asking this question, I didn't hide anything and told him the location of my home.

"What? You are also from Shaodong County. Hey, look at what happened. We are fellow villagers. Why didn't you tell us earlier!"

When Boss She saw me saying this, his tone became even stronger and he pretended to be oblivious.

Looking at Boss She like this, I sneered in my heart.

You're kidding, why didn't I say it?

I spoke during this period, and just as he said, he could recognize my accent, but he did not ask me about it.

What does this mean?

From the beginning, he didn't take me seriously.

If you really wanted to ask me for information, you wouldn't ask me at this time.

It's probably related to the admiring look just now.

Maybe it was because he handed me the saber just now, and then I just left my little finger on.

Let him see my determination from me and think that I am a character, and then he said this.

Otherwise, he would ask me this, which is impossible when you think about it.

"Boss She, are you also from Shaodong County?"

Hearing Boss She say this, I asked with surprise on my face.

Now that I think about it, if a person has no power, he is really like a dog. Even if someone loses one of your fingers, you still have to laugh with them.

"Yes, I have done a lot of charity work there over the years! Let's have dinner together later. I didn't expect to meet fellow villagers here."

Boss She nodded, with a melancholy look on his face, as if he was thinking of his time in Shaodong County.

When I saw this situation, I nodded silently.

But I thought in my heart that I didn't expect that I would have such an opportunity because of a finger, which made it even more worthwhile.

After my hands were taken care of, Boss She took us to a place to eat.

On the way there, Boss She looked at Su Ming next to him:

"Let's just settle the special economic zone project as it is. You don't have any objections, right?"

"No objection, of course no objection, just do as you say."

When Su Ming heard Boss She agreed, he immediately took over the words, as if he was afraid that Boss She would regret it again.

Completely different attitude than when I arrived.

Su Ming also experienced the feeling of having to lower his head when he was under the eaves.

During the meal, we didn't speak and kept our heads down as we ate.

There is a saying that goes like this, food does not speak.

"Boss She, thank you for your hospitality today. My dad said he would come to visit you in person some other day. You see..."

After finishing the meal, Su Ming looked at Boss She and said this.

"Commander Su comes to see me. Of course I welcome him."

Boss She nodded, indicating that there was no problem at all.

"Shana, leave a phone number for this guy. I really like this guy."

After talking about this matter, Boss She glanced at the secretary beside him and said.

I was stunned for a moment, not expecting Boss She to do this.

"Young man, I'm sorry for what happened today. If you have anything in the future, you can call me. For the sake of my fellow countryman, I will help you."

Boss She had a kind expression on his face, and what he said was like an elder giving instructions to one of his juniors.

"Thank you, Boss She."

I took a deep look at Boss She. Although I didn’t know what his plan was, I thought of what Su Ming did.

Let me understand the truth that there is no free lunch in the world.

I will not call Boss She unless necessary.

Who knows if this is another trap?

Even though you say it this way, you still need to have the respect you deserve.

When Boss She heard what I said, he waved his hand, indicating that the two of us could leave.

The secretary took two of us out.

"You won't blame me for what happened just now, right?"

When Su Ming saw that Boss She gave me the phone number, his eyes lit up.

He made it very clear, if I were to blame him.

I have no need to live in this world.

You can definitely find someone to kill me and then find a scapegoat.

People like Su Ming will not leave trouble for themselves.

"How is it possible? You saved Leng Feng and the others. Since it is a transaction, there is no right or wrong."

I shook my head, indicating that I didn't blame Su Ming at all.

Su Ming is very satisfied with how I look like this.

After all, I heard that Boss She and I were related and even left each other’s phone numbers.

If you make good friends with me, you might gain something unexpected.

"Just saying this to you, if anything happens later, tell me, and I will handle it for you if you can!"

When Su Ming heard what I said, he was very happy and hugged my neck, as if the two brothers were getting along well.

However, in this appearance, both of us have our own hidden agendas.

Let's put it this way, Su Ming said this on the surface, but he might not actually do it.

At this time, it is necessary to use the method of driving away tigers and swallowing wolves.

For example, Su Ming knew that I had Boss She’s phone number.

I can definitely reveal that I had a good conversation with Boss She during the normal communication with Su Ming.

But in fact, I have never even called Boss She.

Even if Su Ming didn't believe it, he wouldn't call Boss She to confirm it.

And he didn't dare to bet, what if he really communicated well with Boss She as I said?

After all, we are fellow villagers, so it’s not too much to talk about it more, right?

In this way, I believe he will not refuse if I ask him to do something small.

What kind of promises are they? They are just bullshit in this place.

Only by balancing interests can we survive here.

The two of us got into the car and on the way back, no one spoke.

The car was as silent as water.

I took out a cigarette, opened the window and smoked.

This situation is becoming increasingly difficult to understand...

When I returned to Su Ming, Wei Jun was already waiting for me here.

Yes, I informed you.

Sometimes, there must be an audience for a fake show.

When Wei Jun saw Su Ming and I arm-in-arm, there was a solemn look on his face.

Su Ming glanced at Wei Jun next to him, and looked at me deeply, as if he guessed my little thoughts, but he didn't expose me:

"Brother Bai, what do you say, stay here for another meal?"