That year the flowers bloomed 1981

Chapter 1425 You want me to undermine my own family?

"Brother, I'll take you home. I haven't been drinking, and I'll drive you."

"I can just call a driver to pick me up, why are you taking me? Aren't you coming back later?"

"I...I'm worried. I'll call my driver to pick me up."

"Wow, you've got to do this!"

Li Ye stayed at Huang Gang's father's house until very late because Huang Suwen was very interested in what Li Ye called the "upstream real estate industry chain." Like a primary school student, she earnestly asked Li Ye many details.

So by the time Li Ye was ready to leave, it was already quite late.

However, Wang Jianqiang insisted on seeing Li Ye off. Li Ye declined several times, but suddenly felt that Wang Jianqiang might have something to say to him.

So Li Ye asked Wang Jianqiang to drive him home. Once they got in the car, Wang Jianqiang indeed had something to say.

"Brother, I think I'm fine as I am now, so is it really necessary to create such a huge mess?"

Li Ye laughed and said, "Hey, Qiangzi, don't you want to grow bigger and stronger? Have you gotten too comfortable and want to just lie down and relax?"

Of the five people Li Ye swore brotherhood with at the No. 2 Grain Store, all except Wang Jianqiang now have their own businesses.

Hao Jian is a bigwig in the mainland apparel industry, Jin Peng has established his own base in Suzhou and Eastern Europe, and Li Dayong and Pei Wenhui, a married couple, have been deeply involved in the machinery industry and have a very bright future.
In other words, Wang Jianqiang, this simple-minded "fifth brother," has always been in a semi-transparent state, working steadily as a middle manager at Fenghua Company.

Although Wang Jianqiang has received a lot of dividends over the years and entrusted them to Fu Yiruo for overseas investment with considerable returns, Li Ye always felt that everyone should have their own space.

But Wang Jianqiang chuckled sheepishly and said, "Brother, I never thought about giving up. I've been giving Xiao Ruo my dividends for the past two years, and the returns are quite good. What you're talking about—getting into bathroom fixtures, lighting, building materials—is all too complicated."

Li Ye asked, somewhat puzzled, "Too complicated? What do you mean?"

Wang Jianqiang thought for a moment and said, "It's just too mentally taxing. I've been slow-witted since I was a child, not smart and not good with words, but the construction industry requires dealing with people every day, and it involves a lot of shrewdness in welcoming and seeing off guests."

Li Ye laughed and said, "You're not good at playing mind games, but your wife is! I saw that Suwen was quite interested just now."

Wang Jianqiang curled his lip and said, "She's been led astray by her sister-in-law. She keeps saying she wants to be a strong woman, and in the end, she even tries to take advantage of her own man."

Upon hearing this, Li Ye immediately asked gossipily, "What do you mean, 'stronger than one's own husband'? Did Huang Gang get bullied by his wife?"

Wang Jianqiang snorted twice and said, "No, not yet. But in the past, my brother-in-law was too embarrassed to ask for favors in public, so his family's business was managed by Suwen's sister-in-law."
However, things are quite complicated in the construction industry, and some people are truly unethical. My brother-in-law sensed something was wrong, so he personally took over and sent his wife to Hong Kong Island to give birth.

But listen to what Suwen said tonight; her sister-in-law isn't content to stay home all day taking care of the kids.”

Wang Jianqiang rambled on and on, and Li Ye finally understood. Huang Gang initially entered the construction industry under the influence of his father-in-law, but this industry requires connections; getting dozens of stamps for a single project is no joke.
However, Huang Gang couldn't let go of his "gangster boss" image, so it was mainly his wife who took the lead. In previous years, people might have been quite conservative, but in recent years, people's hearts have been restless, and some people are not so decent. Making you drink at the dinner table is already too lenient.

At this point, Huang Gang stopped being coy and stepped forward to ask for favors and beg for help when necessary, making his wife return to being a housewife, and he did manage to get the business up and running.

However, women in the new era, after experiencing the power of money, may not necessarily be willing to continue revolving around their children!
Judging from what happened tonight, neither Huang Suwen nor her parents noticed this, but Wang Jianqiang did. However, he couldn't say such things, as it would be considered meddling and even disrespectful to women.

After Li Ye figured it out, he really couldn't make a judgment.

He tentatively asked, "So you're afraid that Suwen will become like her sister-in-law?"

Wang Jianqiang was silent for a few seconds, then said in a low voice, "I don't think Suwen is as ambitious as her sister-in-law, but if she can become a strong woman, who would want to stay around the stove?"

But a person's energy is limited. Suwen and I used to work together, going to work and coming home together every day. But ever since her brother's construction company grew so much, she hasn't had enough energy. She's busy all day and still has to rush home to cook for me. I feel sorry for her, but…

"I understand, I understand, Qiangzi."

Li Ye offered Wang Jianqiang a word of comfort, then couldn't help but sigh.

Wang Jianqiang did not receive family warmth from a young age, so he values ​​family affection very much and is very attached to the warmth of "wife, children, and a warm bed".

Li Ye also felt this deeply; if he were separated from Wen Leyu for a long time, he would feel uncomfortable all over.

If Huang Suwen were to become a strong, independent woman like Fu Guiru, constantly traveling and rarely home, the warm and cozy feeling that Wang Jianqiang cherishes so dearly would definitely be destroyed.

So after thinking for a moment, Li Ye said, "First of all, the industries I mentioned aren't as complicated as real estate, but they're definitely energy-consuming. If you feel it's inappropriate, just talk to Suwen directly. I think Suwen is reasonable and won't be inconsiderate of your feelings."

Alternatively, you could learn from me: find a few trustworthy people to manage things for you, while you and your spouse can operate behind the scenes.

"Look at me, all these years of haphazard efforts have amassed a considerable fortune. You've been a leader for ten years now; surely you have a few trustworthy subordinates?"

Wang Jianqiang paused for a moment, then said sullenly, "Brother, all my men are from Fenghua Clothing! If I poach some of their employees, Sister Xiaoyue will tear me apart!"

Li Ye waved his hand and said generously, "How can this be called poaching? It's like the meat is still in the pot even if it rots. You can pick and choose, I'll talk to my sister. Don't be afraid of investment failure, just consider it gaining experience. Anyway, I'll back you up."
A soldier who doesn't want to be a general isn't a good soldier. You're not even thirty yet, why are you already giving up?

"Brother, I'll listen to you."

Wang Jianqiang didn't say anything more, just drove silently, but the tears that streamed down his face said it all.

From Qingshui County to the capital, ten years have passed in the blink of an eye. Li Ye has truly been supporting him!
What's so special about going to great lengths for friends in gangster movies?
Only someone like Li Ye deserves to be called the eldest brother.

(End of this chapter)