Brilliant Years 1991

Chapter 176 People like him!
The boss quickly brought the noodles that Zhao Xiaolan ordered.

Zhao Xiaolan ate without hesitation, and listened to the small talk of Cao Yukun and his "little three" beside her - was Cao Yukun supposed to take them back to his hometown today? Because the two girls were obviously very concerned about the topic of "should we buy something else?"

He is... so brave!

This is not the old society, nor is it a foreign country!
As a result, this bastard not only openly dated several girls, but also dared to do it in front of so many county leaders, with a father-in-law on his left hand and a father-in-law on his right hand. Now, he even wants to take the two wives home with him? To meet his parents?

It feels like this is the first time she brought it back, right? Otherwise, the two girls wouldn't take it so seriously!

Gee...

What a courage!
He is not afraid of the many stains accumulated on his body. One day, someone will settle the score with him!

If you are always good, then you will be always good. You are surrounded by good people and everyone praises you. You can marry as many wives as you want. That is called a romantic affair. Not only will people not think you are excessive, but they will praise you for your romantic nature as a young person, and people will talk about it as a romantic anecdote.

But what if one day you can’t get better?
The business is stuck, the business fails, and you can’t come up with that much money. In short, all sides are waiting with their mouths wide open to bite meat from you, and suddenly you can’t come up with anything…

By that time, these fathers-in-law alone will be able to tear you to pieces!

Not to mention everyone in the county, you little bastard have no idea how many people you have offended!
So, unless you can keep going up and getting bigger and richer...

Oh, I'm so worried about him!
How can you be so bold!

"Sister Xiaolan is here, so you can just ask for leave from her! Sister Xiaolan, go back and write a leave application for Xiaoyu and get it approved, okay?"

Zhao Xiaolan smiled bitterly in her heart, but she had to look up and agree, and she had to pretend to be very happy.

I'm just here by the way, it's just a small matter, I'll take care of it!

Look, look, how much this brat bullies others!
I am still a leader after all. I am at the deputy division level and one of the nine elders in the county. Yet, even the leave application has to be written by me and approved by his wife. This is really not treating a leader as a leader!

But unfortunately, there was no possibility for me to refuse, even in the county and the county government, it was still a great honor for me - in the past month or so, there were many economic meetings in the county, and I could go or not, and speak or not after going, but the top two leaders both specifically asked me to go, and if I went, they would almost certainly ask to speak!

what is the reason?
Everyone recognizes that he and Cao Yukun are on the same line!
In the past, or two or three months ago, this could be understood as Cao Yukun being someone on one's line, but now, everyone tacitly agrees that they are someone on Cao Yukun's line!
What can I do?
Go on!

A steward who is responsible for doing miscellaneous tasks and handling all kinds of chores in the county government now suddenly has a say on the most important issue of economic issues, and a heavyweight say at that. To some extent, he has even surpassed the deputy county magistrates and elders in the county. Isn't this a good thing?

Because of the sudden revitalization of the beverage factory, exports of three to four million square meters per month suddenly came. After Cao Yukun had money, he was willing to invest heavily in his hometown. This year, various data in the county will be much better than last year. If this situation can be stabilized, the county's data will probably explode next year!

Who doesn’t understand the current situation?

Whoever governs a good economy is capable and will be promoted!
Even the fact that the city's second-in-command came down in person to participate in the signing of a contract with a transaction value of only US$150,000 was a particularly positive signal in itself, showing that the city was quite satisfied with Fuping County's recent economic work and investment promotion results. Not to mention, the fact that Fuping County's sour plum juice was sold to Hong Kong was something that even the provincial leaders were aware of.

Therefore, those who are familiar with the officialdom have been quite interested in making moves recently, and have begun to discuss privately: Should the top leader be promoted? Can the second-in-command be directly promoted? If the two leaders above can hand over their positions in order, then should the people below also make some moves?

In addition, there was such a big case in the county last month. Now that the case has been investigated, all the vacancies need to be filled. The county has all kinds of rumors, and those who are running for office are going crazy...

And many people privately believed that in the inevitable transfer, he would most likely become the executive deputy county magistrate with the title of elder... Since he was in charge of the economy, although he was still a deputy director, he could be regarded as the fourth in command of the county, the first person under the three secretaries.

It’s not my turn!

But it's strange that in everyone's discussion, I have almost no competitors.

Because everyone knows that when Boss Cao drove into the county government, he used his own backdoor to get it. Later, when Boss Cao became rich, the first thing he did after returning was to meet several county leaders. After that, Boss Cao reported all his investment decisions to the county himself - this is actually completely the job of a deputy county magistrate in charge of the economy!
And the rumor goes that it was because of me that Boss Cao did not hesitate to fire his cannon in public and completely defeated the former executive deputy county magistrate, forcing him to vacate his position!
If you don't give this position to yourself and give it to someone else, aren't you afraid that Boss Cao will explode?
"Boss, your wontons!"

The boss came up quickly with a few bowls of wontons and noodles. After putting the food down, he didn't leave. He bent over and smiled, "I heard that you are Mr. Cao from our county! It's rare for you to come to my little teahouse for tea. Thank you very much!"

Cao Yukun was a little stunned, but soon came to his senses, "I bought that garden over there, and I live nearby. I will come here often in the future. You are too polite!"

"Yes, yes! You are the big boss! Well... I want to make a new sign. I have been thinking about finding a celebrity to write a word for it. Do you think it is convenient for you to write a sign for me?"

Cao Yukun was stunned again, the wontons in the spoon stopped there, and after a long while he laughed and said, "No, boss, I can't write calligraphy! It's not that I don't want to help, I just can't!"

"It doesn't matter, just write whatever you want and it will be good handwriting!"

Cao Yukun laughed loudly, waved his hands repeatedly, and suddenly stretched out his hand and pointed at himself, "If you really want to find someone to write a sign for you, you can ask her. Director Zhao will write for you. It's very prestigious! I want her to write for me too!"

Zhao Xiaolan didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

The two of them had talked about this when they were drinking alone before. Cao Yukun had also been to Zhao Xiaolan's yard, seen her desk and her calligraphy, and of course knew that she could write.

Zhao Xiaolan's father loved to write calligraphy. Zhao Xiaolan had learned it since elementary school and had some basic skills. Later, when she was getting divorced, she was under a lot of pressure and picked up calligraphy again.

Later, I got divorced. Because I didn't even have a man in my life, life alone was quiet and boring, so I just didn't give up. It has been several years now. Even my old father came to the small courtyard last time. He came to see the house I rented and also to persuade me to go back for a blind date. After reading my recent writing, he finally praised me, saying, "You have some writing skills."

But when it comes to writing for others, I still feel that I am not qualified.

It’s not just about the quality of the characters, it’s mainly about the quality of the cards.

But Cao Yukun insisted on pushing the credit to himself, so the teahouse owner took the opportunity to ask for help. Zhao Xiaolan had no choice but to think about it and suddenly said, "How about this, I'll write it for you and put Boss Cao's name on it. As long as he recognizes it, it will be his calligraphy. Don't you think it's okay?" The boss applauded.

Cao Yukun laughed out loud.

The two girls beside him also laughed.

Finally got through with this matter...

The three of them also started eating quickly. Zhao Xiaolan felt awkward sitting with the three of them and was afraid of being misunderstood, so she wanted to finish her meal quickly. But at this time, she heard the three of them sitting next to her, chatting while eating. Maybe it was because of her gossipy nature that she deliberately slowed down her eating speed...

There is a lot of information in their chat between the three of them!

And it's not just a matter between three people, it even involves a lot of business matters!
"Well, I'll be going to the capital in a few days... Are you sure you want to buy land in the capital to build a factory? We're just a beverage factory. Is it necessary to buy land in such an expensive place?"

"Yes, if you want land, take the land in the capital."

"Okay! By the way, Director Tao's business is getting bigger and bigger. Maybe it's because of the reputation of export-to-domestic sales? He called me yesterday afternoon and said that in the future, it will only be the Shanghai area that he is in charge of. Two hundred tons per month is not a problem. Do you think you should take over from me or Director Tao and take the lead and work hard on this nearby market?"

"No, it's not the right time yet! Just ask Director Tao to sell some in Shanghai! Shanghai only sells 200 tons per month, which means the market is not strong enough. It can even be regarded as a luxury drink. You can't succeed with this!"

"Okay, I see."

"Jiaying, stop talking about this. I don't understand. It gives me a headache!"

"Ha, well, let's eat!"

But Zhao Xiaolan suddenly spoke up, "Yukun, I heard Jiaying say before that you want to invest some money to start a company that specializes in producing drinking water and mineral water?"

Seeing Cao Yukun nodded, Zhao Xiaolan immediately said, "So you're planning to go to Qiandao Lake?"

Cao Yukun was already laughing - yes, he was a smart man and he must have understood it at once.

So before he could say the words of refusal, Zhao Xiaolan decisively spoke first, "The water of our Shimen River is so good, and the Xin'an River also passes through our county. You see, it's better to do business with the familiar than to do business with the new. If you want to open a drinking water company, why do you have to go to Hangzhou? Qiandao Lake is downstream of us, how can the water be better than ours?"

When she finished, she looked at him expectantly.

Cao Yukun just smiled and blew the wontons in his spoon while smiling.

After a long pause, until Zhao Xiaolan felt a little impatient, he finally spoke, "Sister Xiaolan, I have invested a lot in our county! I can't take all the food for myself, right?"

Zhao Xiaolan responded, "So what? This is your hometown, your roots! Your parents are here, your... wife is here, and in the future, your children will grow up here! Others are only worried that their roots are not deep enough, or that their industries are not big enough, but you are worried that the investment is too concentrated?"

Cao Yukun waved his hands, as if he was unwilling to continue talking about this topic, and stopped talking.

Zhao Xiaolan accidentally learned the news from Huang Jiaying during a casual chat. She did not dare to delay and reported it immediately. Several county leaders even held a small meeting for this purpose, and she also participated. Everyone agreed that Cao Yukun wanted to diversify his investments.

It's not easy for the county to persuade people on this matter.

Business people, especially in this particular social environment in China, with the turmoil of the past few decades, will want to diversify their investments and build good relationships with other places. Of course, this will make the locals unhappy, but it is not completely incomprehensible - what if a chief officer who has ill intentions towards me suddenly comes to your side and finds fault with me and punishes me at every turn, what should I do? My foundation is all here, and I have no way to deal with it if she wants to kill me!

It’s different with diversified investments. I have large industries and a certain degree of influence in two or three places. You dare not force me in one place!

Therefore, after much discussion at the meeting, the county decided not to take the initiative to interfere in the matter, but only asked Zhao Xiaolan, as Cao Yukun's friend, to try her best to "persuade" him.

Originally Zhao Xiaolan also felt it difficult, but now, since the three of them had started chatting like this, she suddenly felt that she was not completely without a chance - especially in front of his two wives!
So, it doesn’t matter if Cao Yukun doesn’t want to talk, just force him to talk.

"Look, if you open this factory here, Jiaying can help you manage it! It's right next to you! If it doesn't work out, Xiaoyu is working in the county now, and she doesn't work for two days. In my opinion, neither you nor Boss Xie needs the money, so it doesn't matter if Xiaoyu doesn't work. Then you can find a job for her, let her take your place and help Jiaying, and the two of them can keep each other company... What do you think?"

While speaking, she first looked at Huang Jiaying and then at Xie Xiaoyu.

Give a wink.

Cao Yukun looked up in astonishment when he heard this, and laughed, but still waved his hand, "Sister Xiaolan, it's not that I don't want to open a drinking water plant in our county, it's that I have other plans!"

In front of two other girls, and his women, Zhao Xiaolan subconsciously stopped herself from acting like a spoiled child. At this time, she could only use her power to bully him and said, "Think about it, the second-in-command of the city has come down specially for such a small matter. If next, your factory actually runs to Hangzhou! You are a smart person, do you think it's right?"

Cao Yukun smiled bitterly again, but this time, probably because he was touched on a sore spot, he must have considered the views of the city leaders. However, after thinking for a while and chewing three wontons slowly, he still shook his head, raised his head, looked at Zhao Xiaolan, and said seriously: "There is no need to discuss this matter. It's too early. Let's talk about it later!"

From beginning to end, Huang Jiaying and Xie Xiaoyu, whom Zhao Xiaolan placed her hopes on, did not even say a word to help her - so she immediately knew what was going on. These two, even Huang Jiaying, who seemed to be Mr. Huang and seemed to help him control the beverage factory and was a famous strong woman in the county, were just his subordinates. Especially in big matters like business and investment, it was hard to say that she had any influence on him.

To put it bluntly, it was what I was thinking about until late at night last night - people like him are always so arrogant and domineering even when they are penniless. After he has money in his hands, he will never give up the real power to anyone, and will definitely control it firmly in his own hands!

Therefore, it seems that it is useless to target Huang Jiaying and Xie Xiaoyu.

The decision is his alone.

(End of this chapter)