The heavens set sail from the courtyard

In the first few years after Zhang Tao got married, he was indeed honest and hardworking. However, as his family's house was demolished and divided into houses, things gradually changed.

In the past, Zhang Tao worked hard and just wanted to buy a house in Shanghai. However, after his wish came true due to the demolition, he gradually started to become arrogant.

Wang Gang introduced him to a job in a construction team, but Zhang Tao thought the work was hard but the pay was low, so he started a company with a few co-workers, hoping to become his own boss.

Starting a company requires money, and Zhang Tao discussed with Wang Ping more than once about selling one of the two resettlement houses.

Wang Ping couldn't make the decision on such a big matter, so she consulted Wang Gang. Wang Gang felt that Zhang Tao was not cut out for business, and if he rashly started a company, he would probably lose everything. So he advised his sister not to sell the house, and even exchanged the two houses for a large three-bedroom one to put Zhang Tao off the idea.

Originally Wang Ping couldn't make up her mind, but later Wang Gang found Wang's father and mother and persuaded them together, and finally Wang Ping made up her mind.

The issue of changing houses caused a rift in Wang Ping and Zhang Tao's marriage for the first time, and the couple had a big fight.

In the end, Wang Ping had no choice but to take out her family savings and even use her dowry to support Zhang Tao's entrepreneurship in order to have the best of both worlds.

Facts have proved that Zhang Tao was indeed not cut out for business. The co-worker who instigated him to start the company simply wanted to defraud money and absconded with the money not long after. The company went bankrupt before it even opened, and Zhang Tao lost a huge sum of money.

Zhang Tao had no choice but to go back to work on the construction team, but after this incident, he completely changed into a different person. He was not serious about his work at all, and even went on strike, spending the whole day gambling on mahjong.

Wang Gang introduced Zhang Tao to the job in the construction team. The boss needed Wang Gang's help with a loan, so Wang Gang gave him face and did not make a fuss with Zhang Tao, giving him another chance.

Zhang Tao's work attitude made his boss unbearable, so he went to Wang Gang to report it.

Wang Gang said a lot of good things about Zhang Tao for the sake of his sister Wang Ping, but unfortunately he still didn't appreciate it and continued to do as he pleased. Recently, he was taken to the police station for playing cards, and it was his boss who bailed him out in the end. Naturally, he lost his job, and Wang Gang's face was no use.

"You organized a group to gamble, got a criminal record, and lost your job." Wang Gang directly exposed Zhang Tao's past:
"During this time, you didn't even think about finding a new job, but you wanted to take my parents' house. Who gave you the face to do that?"

Zhang Tao was furious and said, "How dare you talk about work? I work so hard at the construction site and only earn a few tens of thousands of yuan a year. If you wanted to help, I would have been a foreman long ago."

Wang Gang frowned and became completely angry.

Wang Ping noticed that her brother's face was not right, and quickly yelled at Zhang Tao: "Zhang Tao, stop talking. Xiaogang has done his best to help you find a job. If you don't do your best, who can you blame?"

Zhang Tao said angrily: "Don't think I don't know that Mr. Fang from the construction team has been trying to curry favor with your brother. He only needs to say one word and it won't be difficult for me to become a foreman. Your brother just doesn't want to help. He just can't stand seeing me getting better."

"Shut up." Wang Ping yelled, "My brother doesn't owe you anything. If it weren't for me, I wouldn't have helped you at all. It's fine if you don't feel grateful, but you dare to complain."

"Get out of here." Wang Gang shouted and drove Zhang Tao out directly.

Wang Ping held Wang Gang tightly, fearing that he would attack her.

"Xiao Gang, calm down. I'll talk about your brother-in-law later."

Wang Gang sighed, helped Wang Ping sit down, and said, "Sister, I'm not angry with Zhang Tao, I just feel sorry for you."

Wang Ping was stunned and her eyes turned red instantly.

"Has Zhang Tao changed since his house was demolished?" Wang Gang asked.

Wang Ping said aggrievedly: "Your brother-in-law may not have adapted to it yet, but he will be fine after a while."

Wang Gang advised: "I have seen many people like Zhang Tao. His family was poor before, but his true nature will be revealed after he got rich through demolition and housing allocation. You should keep a close eye on him in the future. If he continues to gamble, you can file for divorce and I will help you find a lawyer."

"How can a brother persuade his sister to divorce?" Wang Ping spat and said, "Your brother-in-law has some bad habits, but he is very good to me." Wang Gang said with a gloomy face, "Sister, I know that the Zhang family has made things difficult for you because of the house, but don't forget that my parents and I are your strong support. If you really can't get through it, don't bear it."

"I know." Wang Ping held Wang Gang's hand and said, "Don't worry about the house. I won't fight with you for it. My parents' house will be yours in the future."

Wang Gang shook his head and said, "Sister, I will tell my parents about the transfer of the house. It is definitely not appropriate to transfer the entire house to me.

What I just said is sincere. The house is the foundation for my parents' retirement. They don't have a pension, so they will rent out the house as pension in the future."

"Okay, I'll do whatever you say." Wang Ping sighed, "You're the only one in the family who's educated and knowledgeable, so your arrangement must be correct."

"Sister, have you ever really thought about learning something else?" Wang Gang said.

"I'm already so old, why should I learn more? I have already returned all the knowledge I learned from books to the teachers." Wang Ping said with a smile.

"You don't have to go to school to learn. I mean learn a skill and open your own shop in the future." Wang Gang suggested: "Or you can learn to make pastries, cakes, coffee, etc., and we can open a cake shop or coffee shop together in the future, and I will pay for it."

Wang Ping asked: "How can I do this? Your brother-in-law's company failed, so I can't do this either."

Wang Gang curled his lips and said: "Zhang Tao doesn't want to do business, he just wants to be a boss and have face, his mind is not on business at all.

Sister, you are different. I know you. It should be no problem for you to open a small shop."

Wang Ping still shook her head and said, "Forget it. I've been concentrating on getting pregnant lately and don't have time to learn that."

"You haven't given up yet?" Wang Gang asked in surprise.

Wang Ping and Zhang Tao have been married for many years but have no children. They went to a big hospital for a check-up and both were fine except that they couldn't get pregnant. This became a major concern for Wang Ping.

"Zhang Tao's mother wants an ancient prescription. I have been taking medicine recently, hoping to get pregnant this year."

Wang Gang frowned and said, "What ancient recipe? Show me. You can't take random medicines."

"You're not a doctor, so how can you know any prescriptions?" Wang Ping said, "Don't worry! I've been feeling well since I took the medicine. I think there's hope this time."

"No, you must give me a copy of the prescription. I'll ask a doctor friend to take a look. You really can't take random medicines." Wang Gang said seriously.

In fact, Wang Gang had examined Wang Ping and Zhang Tao, and found that there was indeed nothing wrong with their health, but their constitutions were incompatible, so they had been unable to have children. Wang Gang didn't have any better solutions, and he was increasingly dissatisfied with Zhang Tao, so he didn't help.

"I'll keep the prescription at home. I'll take a photo of it and send it to you when I get back." Wang Ping said.

"Okay, don't rush back today. Let's go buy some things and you can take them back." Wang Gang took Wang Ping and prepared to go shopping.

"We have everything we need at home, what do you want to buy?" Wang Ping asked.

"You and your parents don't have many decent clothes. Let's go to the mall and buy a few sets of clothes. You can give them to your parents later." Wang Gang said with a smile.

"Just buy it for your parents. Aren't you going home next week?" Wang Ping asked puzzledly.

"I've been too busy lately, so I can't say what will happen next week."

Wang Gang dragged his sister straight to the Huanmao Shopping Center. (End of this chapter)