Era: Life's Big Winner

Chapter 87 Zhou Hao: Sorry to bother you
evening.

Liu Hongchang was on his way home from work. As soon as he reached the alley, he saw from afar the three old men from the Hongxing Courtyard and Sha Zhu walking and talking.

Just as he was about to rush over, Yi Zhonghai unexpectedly took the initiative to greet him: "Director Liu, are you back from get off work?"

"Master Yi, are you getting off work so late?" Liu Hongchang stopped the car, nodded and asked.

Yi Zhonghai smiled and said, "It's been a while since I got off work. I just went to the street to do some work."

"Director Liu, when will the factory officially start operations? We can go buy some pickles then." Yan Bugui asked with a smile.

Liu Haizhong agreed, "Yes, if it tastes good, we can organize people in the courtyard to buy it."

"Thank you very much for your kindness. This business is based on voluntary participation, so there is no need to organize people to buy." Liu Hongchang said politely.

Yan Bugui inquired, "Director Liu, I heard that the workers in your factory can earn 60 or 70 yuan a month?"

"Haha, that's the old master. Ordinary workers aren't that tall." Liu Hongchang said with a smile.

Yan Bugui suddenly realized, "I was wondering, if everyone had such a high salary, how could the factory make money?"

Liu Hongchang smiled, chatted for a while, then said goodbye and went home.

Liu Haizhong said enviously: "We watched this kid grow up, and now he has become successful and has become a factory director."

"That's a contracted factory. If it's not managed well, they'll lose money and have no place to cry." Yan Bugui shook his head.

Sha Zhu curled his lips and said, "Indeed, there is nothing much to say about the factory director who was bought with money."

"Hehe, Silly Zhu, stop talking like that. If you have the ability, go buy one too?" Liu Haizhong said contemptuously.

"No matter how the factory director got here, he is still the factory director. A bunch of people depend on him for their livelihood, so he has authority."

Sha Zhu glared at him and said unhappily, "Don't you like being an official? Why don't you go buy a pawnshop too?"

"Oh, by the way, your money was taken away by your eldest son, and the remaining two sons ignored you. No wonder you could only stare blankly!"

Being touched on a sore spot, Liu Haizhong flew into a rage, "Silly Zhu, you bastard, just talk about the matter, no personal attacks!"

"I told you, so what?" Sha Zhu looked at him sideways and said without giving in.

Yi Zhonghai quickly separated the two and frowned, "Why are you looking for trouble? Why are you arguing about something?"

"To be fair, Shazhu is just jealous of Liu Hongchang and can't stand seeing him have an easy life." Yan Buguiyin said with a smile, adding fuel to the fire.

Yi Zhonghai said helplessly: "Old Yan, please stop making trouble."

At this time, Liu Haizhong pointed to the other side of the road and reminded, "Look, Xu Damao is carrying gifts to look for Liu Hongchang again."

When they turned their heads to look, they saw Xu Damao carrying large and small bags and entering the Shuguang Courtyard.

"See? Once you become a factory director, there will naturally be people flattering you. This is reality." Liu Haizhong said enviously.

Yan Bugui nodded and said, "Although Xu Damao is a bit muddle-headed, he has a sharp mind and knows how to look for development opportunities."

Sha Zhu choked and said disapprovingly: "It's just that small workshop of Liu Hongchang, can it be possible that they have a projection team?"

"Even if there is no projection team, there are other positions, right?" Yan Bugui shook his head and pretended to be profound.

Liu Haizhong echoed, "I heard that Liu Hongchang has some connections. Even if his factory doesn't have a projection team, he can help Xu Damao regain his status as a projectionist."

"So, this guy Liu Hongchang is really powerful? He can even get involved in this kind of thing." Sha Zhu frowned.

Liu Haizhong sneered, "Now you know the difference between a factory manager and a cook, right? As long as the factory contracted by Liu Hongchang develops well, more people will come to him for help in the future. Who doesn't have relatives or friends? If you have good relationships, it won't be easy to find a job."

Yan Bugui continued, "It's not that easy to arrange a job. Liu Hongchang is not stupid and will not easily give benefits to others. But it's always a good idea to get along with him. At least it's an extra way out, right?"

Yi Zhonghai nodded and said, "I think what Lao Liu and Lao Yan said is right. Shazhu, Xiaodang and Huaihua are unemployed now..."

"Impossible, I won't ask Liu Hongchang for help no matter who else." Sha Zhu waved his hand to interrupt him, turned around and left with a dark face.

“Hey!” Yi Zhonghai stretched out his hand, wanting to call him, but stopped and sighed, “You are so old, but you are still as stubborn as when you were young!”

……

Xu Damao came to see Liu Hongchang, but did not mention the matter of the projectionist. He just said a few words and left.

He knew that this matter could not be rushed. After all, Liu Hongchang had only contracted a factory and was not a government official.

But he thought it would always be a good idea to have a good relationship with Liu Hongchang. After all, he had seen how familiar Liu Hongchang was with the leaders of the film company.

So I thought about getting along well with Liu Hongchang first, and then proceeding step by step. Even if I could just help put in a word to the leader, it would be good.

After seeing Xu Damao off, Liu Hongchang took the large and small packages of gifts to the living room and put them away. He looked around and didn't see Zhou Futao, so he asked Zhou Hao, who was lying lazily on the table, "Where is your dad?"

"I bought a train ticket and left in the afternoon." Zhou Hao stood up and said depressedly.

Liu Hongchang frowned and said, "Why don't you let him play for a few more days before leaving? At least take him to see the Great Wall and the Grand Square!"

"He is thinking about the farm work at home!" Zhou Hao said with a sigh.

Liu Hongchang nodded and asked, "Did you deliver it?"

"My aunt, Sister Wenhui and I went to send it off together." Zhou Hao said with pursed lips.

Liu Hongchang smiled and said, "Don't be sad. Since your uncle is in a hurry to leave, I think he is very confident that you can work here."

"Well, he is indeed relieved. He told me privately that he is happy." Zhou Hao nodded vigorously.

At this time, He Wenhui brought over the cut watermelon and said with a smile: "Hong Chang, Zhou Hao will live in our house from now on."

Zhou Hao explained: "Originally I wanted to live in the dormitory and didn't want to cause trouble for you, but there are no vacancies in the factory dormitory." "Actually there are, but the beds are broken, so I just let her live here," He Wenhui added.

Liu Hongchang smiled and said, "That's good. From now on, there will be someone to keep mom company."

"My mother-in-law wants my mother to live with her, and Zhou Hao and Wen Yuan to live together. The girls can have a lot to talk about when they are together." He Wenhui smiled.

Zhou Hao smiled and said, "I'm sorry to trouble you."

"Haha, what's the trouble? Just treat this place as your home from now on." Liu Hongchang said with a smile.

He Wenhui smiled and said, "Don't bother talking, eat some watermelon and cool down."

After chatting for a while and eating two pieces of watermelon, Liu Hongchang took clean clothes and went to take a shower.

When I came out of the shower, it was already dark. Every house was brightly lit and the smell of food filled the air.

A breeze was blowing, and Liu Hongchang looked up at the sky. It might rain again in the evening. Just as he was about to go back to the living room, Wu Xiaoying came out of the kitchen and waved to him.

Liu Hongchang raised his chin, meaning that something was wrong.

Seeing that he didn't come over, Wu Xiaoying glared at him coquettishly, stamped her feet, walked over a few steps and whispered, "Let's go. I'll need your help again tonight."

"So fast? How many days?" Liu Hongchang thought for a while and asked.

Wu Xiaoying chuckled and said, "Just leave it alone for a few days. Can I still fool you?"

"Okay! I understand." Liu Hongchang nodded slightly.

Wu Xiaoying smiled at him faintly, turned around and twisted her slender waist back to the kitchen.

"Brother Hongchang!" Fang Tianxin brought out a basin of clothes from home, greeted him with a smile, and walked to the sink to wash the clothes.

Liu Hongchang took a cigarette and asked casually, "Have you eaten?"

"My dad hasn't come back yet, I'm waiting for him!" Fang Tianxin shook her head and smiled, revealing two dimples on her cheeks, looking very beautiful.

Liu Hongchang nodded and asked, "Won't you fall behind in your schoolwork if you go home every day?"

"No, I also study at home and never fall behind in my studies." Fang Tianxin said with a smile.

Liu Hongchang smiled and said, "When Fang Xiaolong grows up and learns how to dress and eat, you will be able to relax."

"That's true. When he grows up a little, my dad can at least take him to the noodle shop." Fang Tianxin nodded.

Liu Hongchang smiled and asked curiously, "Have you heard from your stepmother? Has she contacted your father?"

"My dad knows where she went, but he didn't tell us." Fang Tianxin shook his head.

After a pause, she guessed, "She probably went to Hong Kong Island, or even went abroad. She has nowhere to go in China."

"Have you and Tianyi ever hated her?" Liu Hongchang asked.

Fang Tianxin smiled and said, "She's just a stepmother. I can't say I love her, nor can I say I hate her. Tianyi and I don't have any feelings for her."

"That's right. You were all grown up when she married your father." Liu Hongchang nodded.

As they were talking, He Wenyuan came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of food and shouted, "Liu Hongchang, it's time to eat!"

"He Wenyuan, don't be disrespectful. Be careful or I'll beat you up!" Liu Hongchang turned around and glared at her.

He Wenyuan giggled, afraid that Liu Hongchang would really beat her, so she stuck out her tongue and ran to the living room.

The weather was hot, so we had rice porridge and steamed buns, two meat dishes, three vegetable dishes, and a tremella soup for dinner.

"It's still better in the city. Our daily life is just like the New Year celebrations in the countryside." Zhou Hao said happily.

He Wenyuan shook his head and said, "Not every household has this kind of food. If you don't believe me, go walk around the yard and take a look at other people's food. Most of them eat shredded potatoes or something like that. They only have some meat every few days."

In fact, in her family, before Liu Hongchang and He Wenhui got married, they could only eat meat after a long time, and they often ate potatoes, radishes and cabbages, which made them want to vomit.

It was only in recent months that her family, thanks to Liu Hongchang, had meat to eat every day.

And it's not just pork, we also sell chicken, duck, fish, lamb, beef and other meats every now and then.

"Really? I thought I could eat delicious food and drink delicious drinks when I got to the city!" Zhou Hao said with embarrassment.

After a pause, he said embarrassedly, "Then I only pay five dollars a month for living expenses. Isn't that taking advantage of you?"

"Haha, don't think too much, girl. As long as it's given to you, just eat it with peace of mind." Wang Cuilan said with a smile.

Liu Hongchang smiled and said, "Eat, eat, Zhou Hao, don't be shy, eat whatever is at home, and eat your fill."

"If we become skinny due to hunger, my aunt will probably blame us when she comes over at the end of the year."

"No, absolutely not. My mother can't thank you enough!" Zhou Hao said with a smile.

He Wenyuan interrupted, "Brother-in-law, I have to participate in the school's art performance during National Day, and I need money to buy clothes."

"Buy it. Ask your sister for money." Liu Hongchang took a bite of the food and replied casually.

He Wenyuan smiled and said, "You are the head of the family, so of course I have to tell you."

"That's not necessary. Your sister can make the decision on household chores." Liu Hongchang said with a smile.

Yu Qiuhua asked in confusion: "School has just started, and you're already organizing a cultural performance?"

"Well, our class has two programs, and I joined the dance team." He Wenyuan nodded.

(End of this chapter)