Chapter 624 The Downtrodden Fa Xiao and the Excessive Wu Qian

This day on the second day of the Lunar New Year seems to be particularly long.

The Zhou family members who went out to meet each other did not return home until the next evening. Seeing the smiles on Zhou Zhigang and Li Suhua's faces, it seemed that the result of this meeting was good.

Zhou Chen was not surprised by this result, because this time he was going to Hao's house to meet, so there was no need to worry about any accidents.

Judging from the performances of Zhou Zhigang and Li Suhua, we know that Jin Yueji showed enough respect this time, and may even have said a lot of nice things.

Zhou Chen had to lament that this old lady's methods were really powerful. Zhou Zhigang, Li Suhua, and even Zhou Rong and the others were probably not enough to be plotted by one person, and they were easily manipulated.

Although he felt unhappy, he had no intention of ruining his parents' good mood. As long as they were happy.

But the little guy Zhou Cong was dragged by Ma Shouchang and Qu Xiuzhen and refused to let him come back no matter what. Finally, they discussed with Zhou Zhigang and said that they would let Zhou Cong spend the night with them and they would send him over tomorrow morning.

Zhou Zhigang thought about it for a while, but they were just across the street anyway, and the two of them were their grandfather and grandmother, so it was okay to stay for one night, so he let Zhou Cong stay at Lao Ma's house. This made the old couple extremely happy, and they gave Zhou Cong the night. Cong made a big table of delicious food.

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, not long after Zhou Chen had breakfast, he took Zheng Juan out and prepared to go to Xiao Guoqing's newly bought house.

"The house I bought during the National Day is not far from the optical film?"

He was already preparing to become a businessman, so Zhou Chen naturally wasn't prepared to be too low-key. How could he ride a bicycle if he could ride in a car.

He and Zhou Chen were sitting in the back row, and Zheng Juan curiously asked Xiao Guoqing about their current situation.

"Yes, the new house they bought is not far from Guangzi Film. It is somewhat similar to our previous house, except for the location and area."

Although it is already 1988, Jichun is still relatively poor. There are not many established communities, and most of them are brick houses, bungalows and the like.

The house that Xiao Guoqing and his wife bought also has three bedrooms, but it is not as large as their previous house and does not have such a big yard. It is a row of bungalows with a small cement floor in front of the house.

The car Zhou Chen was riding in was an imported Mercedes-Benz and a new car. It was really luxurious in this era.

So when their car drove to the door of Xiao Guoqing's house, it attracted countless eyes. As the hosts, Xiao Guoqing and Wu Qian hurriedly came out to welcome them.

When they saw Zhou Chen and Zheng Juan getting out of the back seat of the car, they were confused.

"Kun'er, Juan'er?"

Zheng Juan smoothed her broken hair behind her ears and asked with a smile: "What, don't you know me?"

After Wu Qian confirmed that it was Zheng Juan, she immediately came over and grabbed Zheng Juan's hands, looking up and down, left and right.

"What is this car?"

Zheng Juan replied casually: "It's Bingkun Company's car."

Wu Qian became even more confused: "I heard from Guo Qing that Bingkun resigned from his job at Yanjing Hospital and planned to return to Jichun for development. Has he found a job again?"

Zheng Juan didn't know how to explain it, so she could only say: "So be it."

Xiao Guoqing faced Zhou Chen and looked at the Mercedes-Benz with bright eyes.

"Kun'er, does this car belong to you? It's so handsome."

He is more receptive than Wu Qian, because he knows that Zhou Chen has bought a house in Yanjing, and his current boss Shui Ziliu is worth at least hundreds of thousands, but Shui Ziliu is still very respectful to Zhou Chen, so he is more or less I still know that Zhou Chen is unusual.

"The company car hasn't come yet to catch up?"

"It's probably coming soon, let's go in and sit down first."

Zhou Chen told the driver to pick him up in the afternoon, and then let him drive away.

Zhou Chen and Zheng Juan followed Xiao Guoqing and his wife into the house. After looking around, Zhou Chen praised: "This house is nice, National Day. How much did it cost to buy it?"

Wu Qian rushed to say: "It cost two thousand yuan. If you ask me, it's all because of National Day. If he had made the decision earlier, he could have bought it for just over one thousand yuan. But after two or three years, it almost doubled. "

Jichun's housing prices have not changed for many years, but Hao Gaoguan's rapid economic development in the last two or three years has also caused a series of effects. In the following years, Jichun's housing prices have experienced breakthrough growth.

Zheng Juan said: "It's really good."

Wu Qian said with a smile: "For people like us, having a house like this is enough, and it is definitely incomparable to you."

Xiao Guoqing was afraid that Wu Qian's words would cause dissatisfaction with Zhou Chen and others, so he immediately scolded: "You bitch, you don't even know what to say. If you don't know how to speak, just say less."

Wu Qian was a little unhappy, but she didn't fight back. This surprised Zhou Chen. This was different from before.

You must know that in the past, this woman would scold anyone she caught. If Xiao Guoqing scolded her, he would definitely scold her back, and even scold her very unpleasantly.

But today, Wu Qian didn't fight back, which also illustrates a problem.

The more capable a man is, the gentler a woman will be. For those men who are incompetent, their wives will most likely be very tough.

One is strong and the other is weak, which is how most couples get along.

After the four people sat down, Wu Qian curiously asked Zhou Chen: "Bingkun, I just heard Juan'er say that you have found a job again. The car just now was given to you? What kind of job did you find? Will I give you such a good car when you come back?"

Zhou Chen replied calmly: "I am the manager of a foreign-funded company, and the car only belongs to the company, not to me personally."

Before he came, he had already spoken to Zheng Juan. In fact, he also said hello to his parents, telling them not to show off, so as not to be remembered.

Zhou Zhigang and Li Suhua both came from poor times. After living for so many years, they have seen too many things like the human heart.

So they very much agreed with Zhou Chen's words. Even if Zhou Chen didn't mention it to them, they all wanted to remind Zhou Chen to keep his profile low.

Wu Qian felt relieved after hearing this. His family's life was getting better now, which made her feel proud and proud.

It's not that she can't see the good in others, it's just that they are just getting along. If Zhou Chen and the others change for the better, she will always feel a little uncomfortable.

Xiao Guoqing was honest, but he still knew very well about the entanglement in his woman's heart, so he glared at Wu Qian fiercely.

Sometimes he really couldn't understand what this woman was thinking.

In the past, when everyone had no money, they started to complain. Now that they have money, they still complain and worry that others will have a better life than themselves.

Sometimes he would compare himself with others, but mostly it was vanity that caused trouble, and he never had any bad thoughts.

"Kun'er, you found a new job and will you stay in Jichun from now on?" Xiao Guoqing asked curiously.

Zhou Chen shook his head and said: "No, my main job is not in Jichun, but also in Pengcheng. The details have not been decided yet."

The current situation in Jichun is destined to be impossible to become his main investment place. Beijing and Shanghai Yangpeng is the main target, but so far, the focus is still on Pengcheng.

"oh."

Xiao Guoqing was not surprised. He had gained a lot of knowledge from driving all over the country over the years. For Ji Chun, they still wanted to make a living, but the possibility of making a lot of money was too low.

If you want to make big money, you really have to go to a big city.

The four of them chatted for a while, then they heard the car bell ringing outside, and Sun Qunchao and Yu Hong arrived.

"Kun'er." "Catch up, long time no see."

Zhou Chen and Sun Qianchao gave each other a big hug. They hadn’t seen each other for five years. Zhou Chen could hardly see any changes, but Sun Qianchao seemed to be ten years older. His waist could not be straightened, and the lines on his forehead had changed. The more and deeper I got, the more cheerful and generous I was before. I became a little timid.

When everyone arrived, the three women went to work in the kitchen, while Zhou Chen and the others sat on the sofa and chatted.

Sun Qianchao was half lying on the sofa and praised sincerely: "On National Day, your place is more spacious and comfortable. Between the three of us, Kun'er was the first to develop. Now you are also well, and I am the only one left. You can still live better." Yue went back."

After saying that, without waiting for Zhou Chen and Xiao Guoqing to speak, he said to Zhou Chen with a regretful tone: "Kun'er, I really regret not listening to your opinion and insisting on guarding that shabby lumber factory. If I had listened Yours will not end up like this."

"Kun'er, you may not know that I am squatting on the street every day to pick up odd jobs, doing hard labor, and go wherever there is work."

"Catching up."

"Kun'er, listen to me. When I tell you this, I'm not complaining, but telling the truth. I really regret it. We are the best little brothers. I just didn't listen to you at the beginning. , will become what it is now.”

"In the past two years, I have finally figured out that people can be incompetent, but they must have eyes. I am the kind of person who has neither ability nor eyes."

What Sun Qianchao said was that he was beating his chest and repenting, but usually he could still keep a good face and pretend not to care.

But during the Chinese New Year, he felt uncomfortable when he saw other people wearing new clothes, eating meat and drinking wine. Their family didn't even have money to buy new clothes for their children, and they still lived in other people's houses.

As long as you can make your wife and children live well, and let your family live well, face is nothing.

So before coming, he had already discussed with Yu Hong that this time he would seize the opportunity and ask Zhou Chen for help in finding a job. He did not seek to make money like Xiao Guoqing, but as long as he could support his family, that would be enough.

Zhou Chen and Xiao Guoqing grabbed Sun Qianchao's shoulders at the same time: "Qianchao, don't be like this. We are childhood friends and brothers. What is a brother? A brother is someone who can be relied on at critical moments. You are encountering difficulties now. How could we sit back and ignore this?"

Xiao Guoqing took the initiative and said: "Catch up, why don't you go to work with me in a logistics company after the year? Our company is about to expand. I'll tell Brother Shui and there will be no problem."

"Thank you, National Day."

Sun Qianchao looked grateful, but he did not agree immediately. Instead, he looked at Zhou Chen.

"Kun'er, do you think I can go? To be honest, I really don't have much confidence in driving a big car, because I feel that my eyesight is not very good. If I drive at night, there may be some problems."

This was the first time that Zhou Chen heard Sun Qunchao say that his eyesight was not very good, so he said with a serious face: "Qunchao, driving is risky. If your eyesight is not good, it is indeed not suitable to drive at night, so as a driver I It doesn’t feel appropriate.”

"Then, what can I do? Is it still a hard labor?"

Sun Qianchao had no objection to hard work. What he was worried about was that he would not be able to make much money even if his strength was sold.

Zhou Chen pondered for a moment and said: "Qianchao, if you believe me, just listen to me. Our company is planning to invest in Jichun, and it is estimated that we will build a factory and a building. I will arrange for you to go there. I will tell you what you will do in detail then. As long as you know, I will definitely not treat you badly."

"How long will it take?" Sun Qianchao asked expectantly.

Zhou Chen said: "It will only last half a year. Before the matter is settled, don't go to the corner of the street to look for work anymore. I told Shui Ziliu that before you go to work at my place, I will let you work at his place for a while." With time, even if I can’t be a driver, I can still do other jobs.”

"May I?"

Sun Qianchao was a little worried. The hardships in the past two years had caused him to lose most of his confidence.

"It's definitely no problem. If you want to catch up, just relax. Kun'er has such a big reputation that even our boss, Brother Shui, has to support him."

Xiao Guoqing was very confident. He was very familiar with Shui Ziliu and knew Shui Ziliu's attitude towards Zhou Chen. He felt that Shui Ziliu would have to give face to Zhou Chen if he took action.

With Zhou Chen's help and Xiao Guoqing's persuasion, Sun Qianchao's mood finally recovered and he began to chat with Zhou Chen and others in a relaxed manner.

Soon it was lunch time. Six people gathered around a table and started eating. Three men drank while three women did not.

Several people were in a very good mood, drinking and eating happily and chatting about happy things in the past.

After having enough wine and food, Wu Qian was not in a hurry to clear the table, but chatted with everyone.

While chatting, Wu Qian suddenly rolled her eyes and asked Zhou Chen: "Bingkun, you are so awesome, can you find a job for me and Yu Hong? Both Yu Hong and I have been laid off. Now They are all doing odd jobs.”

Xiao Guoqing was furious and yelled at Wu Qian: "Wu Qian, what are you talking about? Why don't you have a job anymore? I asked you to do odd jobs in a logistics company, but you only worked for a few days and stopped when you felt tired. You still want Bingkun to help you find a job, I think you are shameless, right?"

Wu Qian retorted dissatisfiedly: "Can you blame me? You asked me to do odd jobs, and I'm as tired as a dog. I'm a woman, what do you want me to do?"

"Many family members of our company are working there. Others can do it, so why can't you? Do you think you are the daughter of some high-ranking cadre? Do you have the face?"

"Can it be the same? Those people have never worked before. I am a regular worker. Why should I be asked to do odd jobs?"

"Wu Qian, I think you are..."

Yu Hong and Sun Qianchao looked at Xiao Guoqing and Wu Qian quarreling and felt very embarrassed. Zhou Chen had just arranged Sun Qianchao's future job, and before they had time to express their gratitude, Wu Qian suddenly asked Yu Hong again. After getting on the boat, if Zhou Chen misunderstood this, how would he look at them?

Zhou Chen's smile gradually faded and his expression became deeper.

He helped Xiao Guoqing and Sun Qianchao find jobs because they had a good friendship and relationship, not that he had to help them.

But Wu Qian once again asked him to help them find jobs. This was too much and she didn't know how to advance or retreat.

They are friends, not her parents, and have no responsibility to help her find a job.

Fortunately, he thought Wu Qian had made some progress before, but now it seems that he is really being sentimental. Wu Qian is still the same Wu Qian who becomes brighter when given a little sunshine.

Zheng Juan had been married to Zhou Chen for more than ten years and knew Zhou Chen very well. She knew that Zhou Chen was worried about losing face and could not say anything to Wu Qian, so she took the initiative to speak.

"Wu Qian, Bingkun is not as powerful as you said. He has just become a manager and has not yet established himself in the company. If he is really that capable, he will not leave me without a job now. I can be a housewife.”

Wu Qian said: "Juan'er, your family is different from ours. Bingkun can easily support a large family by himself, but our family can't. Although you can make money during the National Day, it's all hard-earned money. You can't tell where." It’s not going to work, so I’m looking for a job just to protect myself.”

"boom."

Xiao Guoqing couldn't bear it anymore, slapped the table with his hand, pointed at Wu Qian and cursed: "Smelly bitch, I think you just have too many good days and don't know what you are, get out, immediately Clear the table and then go to the kitchen to clean it up, or I'll beat you to death."

Wu Qian looked very ugly when she was scolded by Xiao Guoqing in front of so many people. She also shouted: "Xiao Guoqing, I think you can't tell the difference. You just made some money in the past two years. But apart from making money, what else have you done? I have not taken care of everything in the house, inside and out. Your parents, your sister, often come to the house to pick up this and that, and..."

"Bang bang~bang bang!"

"National Day, are you at home?"

Knocks and shouts outside interrupted Wu Qian's roars and complaints.

Sun Qianchao said quickly: "Listening to the voice, it sounds like it's Uncle Gong?"

Xiao Guoqing has not yet recovered from his anger, but now he does not care about arguing with Wu Qian, but stands up quickly.

"It should be Uncle Gong. I'll open the door."

At this time, Yu Hong and Zheng Juan pulled Wu Qian to persuade her not to be so angry. Xiao Guoqing didn't mean it...

Zhou Chen glanced at Wu Qian speechlessly. This woman is really enough. That is to say, she met Xiao Guoqing, an honest man who neither messed around nor gambled. If it were those men with bad tempers, they would have been subjected to domestic violence a long time ago. This time, her legs were even broken.

Wu Qian is the kind of woman who has no discernment and doesn't know how to save face for her man. She may be able to work, but she will never be able to do anything. When she goes out to eat with friends, she will probably have to quarrel every time she eats.

In an instant, Xiao Guoqing led someone over. Sure enough, it was the little Uncle Gong everyone knew.

"Uncle Little Gong." "Uncle Little Gong."......

Several people stood up to greet Gong Weize, and Gong Weize also smiled and greeted everyone.

"Oh, the third graders of the new year are all gathered together. Haha, the drink is Maotai. It seems that Bingkun brought it, right?"

Xiao Guoqing smiled and said: "Of course, among us, Kun'er is the only one who is willing to drink such a good wine."

Zhou Chen didn't care about their teasing, but asked curiously: "Uncle Gong, why are you here? Are you here specifically for the National Day?"

Gong Wei said with a smile: "I heard that girl Chunyan said that you are back and will have a holiday dinner on National Day today. I thought I hadn't seen Bingkun for a long time, so I came over to take a look. Speaking of which, I can recover. I also benefited from Bingkun for my position, and I haven’t had a chance to thank him yet.”

"What does this have to do with me?"

Zhou Chen was surprised when he heard this. He didn't know how Gong Weize regained his position. Could it be because of Zhou Bingyi?

Gong Weize said: "Bingkun, I may not have told you before. The reason why I was able to resume my position is because when I went to the provincial compound to find your eldest brother Zhou Bingyi, I met Chief Ma and Qu Shuji. They heard that Not long after my matter was resolved, I resumed my position, and I heard it was because of their help."

This answer surprised Zhou Chen even more. It turned out that it was Ma Shouchang and Qu Xiuzhen who came to help, which was somewhat similar to the plot of the TV series.

Everything in this world is really nothing but coincidence.