Journey 1995:Non-Stop

Chapter 67: Journey (Additional chapter 210 for the Silver Alliance's Talking Elbow)

Life was so relaxing after returning home, especially since the eldest brother was on vacation. The four of us had so much fun. We went up and down the mountains and rivers, and were never home all day. His parents and sister had recently returned, but Yan Hui was always out and about.

The most talked about topic was about the second child. The eldest child thought that the second child should not drop out of school, and the third child and Yan Hui also thought that he should drop out.

For this reason, they tried to contact the fourth brother, but unfortunately he was now completely out of contact. After asking his family, they knew nothing except that he would not come back for the New Year.

Yan Hui tried to write a letter to Lao Si, but he didn't know when he would receive a reply.

That day, after the brothers had finished their meal at the boss's house, the boss called Yan Hui aside and asked specifically about Liu Yu.

"The second brother actually told me about this. I told him to make his own decision." The eldest brother acted like an elder. "Now that his relationship is completely over, what are your plans? Do you want to propose?"

"Huh?" Yan Hui immediately shook his head, "What kind of marriage proposal are you talking about? Are you kidding me?"

"So what are your plans?"

"I" Yan Hui thought about it and shook his head.

"Then there's no rush. Let's talk about it next year."

"Boss, what are your plans?" Yan Hui asked, "Are you going to college?"

"It's still early, but I will definitely finish high school. If you need my help with anything, feel free to call me." The boss patted Yan Hui's shoulder.

Speaking of family conditions, at this moment, the eldest brother is indeed better off than Yan Hui and others.

"it is good."

The two were chatting when someone knocked on the door. Yan Hui went over and saw that it was his sister looking for him.

"You guys play first, I'm leaving first," Yan Hui said hello and followed his sister out.

"Xiaohui, I heard from Qinglan today that you had a fight with the Xiao family." said the sister.

"Well, the three of them can't beat me alone!" Yan Hui nodded immediately.

"Why didn't you tell your parents?"

"They hadn't returned yet," Yan Hui shook his head, "and even if I told them, they wouldn't care about it."

"Don't talk about your parents like that."

"It's okay, sis. I can handle it."

"Yes. I'll be staying at home for a few days, and then I have to go back to your brother-in-law's house for the New Year. You have to take care of yourself." The elder sister said to Yan Hui, "If you need anything, you can come to me."

"Ah."

After returning home with his sister, Yan Hui ran straight to his grandmother and helped her cook.

When Yan Hui was in Fengtian, he had no one to rely on, but when he returned home, both his brothers and family members showed him endless care. Yan Hui's resilience is largely due to his upbringing.

Time flies. Yan Hui originally thought that the time he spent at home was long, but before time passed, the New Year was over. In the blink of an eye, the eldest son, the second son, and the younger sister all had to go to school.

On the day he sent Qinglan to school, Yan Hui gave her another 200 yuan. Seeing Qinglan's reluctant look, Yan Hui felt as if he were in another world.

What about the year?

What about the year?

How come the New Year has passed like this?
On the way back by bike, Yan Hui felt a little lonely. It was March already, and it was time for him to go back to Fengtian. It was all because he had such a great time this Lunar New Year!
So, Yan Hui was about to embark on the journey back to Fengtian.

After riding his bike back home, Yan Hui saw his grandfather who had just returned from picking tea, and hurried over to help.

"Grandpa, it's not that our family is short of money to live. You are old, so you should be less busy with farm work in the future." Yan Hui said as he spread the tea leaves little by little in the bamboo basket to dry.

Grandpa had nothing to do, so he sat aside and watched Yan Hui work: "I have to work, or I'll get old if I don't!"

"Then you should do less. You can hire someone to do the tea picking. I'm always worried about you when I'm away." Yan Hui's concern for his grandfather has long surpassed that for his parents.

"I know, I know," Grandpa said with a smile.

In Grandpa's world, nothing is a big deal. Over 20 years ago, as an intellectual, Grandpa nearly ran into trouble, yet he remained optimistic and confident. It was precisely because of Grandpa's outstanding reputation that the entire village stood up to protect him, and that's why Grandpa was never in trouble.

Grandpa’s strong spiritual core has always inspired Yan Hui.

While packing the tea leaves, Yan Hui began to tell his grandfather every little thing about his life in Northeast China, and his grandfather listened patiently.

"A while ago, your fourth uncle came to see me and told me that you were doing well over there, but I didn't say anything. Ah Sun, your fourth uncle was not raised by me, so I can't ask anything of him. I understand your character, and you can accomplish things. So, I have always supported you." Grandpa looked at Yan Hui kindly and gently stroked his beard.

In fact, in Grandpa's opinion, Yan Hui should follow his uncle to do things, and he will definitely be taken care of. After all, his uncle was raised by Grandpa himself, and he has a deep relationship with Yan Hui.

But Yan Hui was reluctant to follow his uncle, for several reasons. His uncle's family had become wealthy early on, so his son was rather arrogant. Yan Hui disliked this cousin, and if he went to work for his uncle, it would be difficult for him to get along with him. Furthermore, his uncle would help Yan Hui avoid unnecessary setbacks, but Yan Hui had been taught to be self-reliant. His grandfather was self-reliant, as was his uncle, and Yan Hui was even more so.

If one day, his business reaches a certain level and he can cooperate with his uncle, Yan Hui would certainly be willing to do so. However, in the early stages, Yan Hui wanted to rely on himself. He believed that if he did not endure some hardships, he would not understand them. If he did not take some detours, sooner or later, there would be even bigger detours waiting for him.

Yan Hui had heard from his uncle that some wealthy second-generations, starting from too high a starting point, with their parents giving them a few hundred thousand yuan, ended up losing millions. The reason was that they had no foundation at all.

"Don't worry, Grandpa. My fourth uncle treats me well. I can do a good job over there."

"Well, he told me this year that the wood processing plant he built is about to start operation, and he will ask you to come over to help." Grandpa continued.

"Okay, then call me over, I will definitely work hard."

Grandpa didn't say anything, he just sat there, quietly watching Yan Hui spread the tea, as if he was watching the most beautiful thing.

This time, Yan Hui planned to bring more tea back. He would bring some to both his second brother's place and Shan Ge's place. Speaking of which, even the business owners who asked about prices or borrowed bicycles on weekdays, Yan Hui planned to give some tea as a gift. Reciprocity is the foundation of interpersonal communication.

Yan Hui wasn't really good at gift-giving. His only real experience was when he helped his second brother deliver an envelope at a construction site.

For businessmen, profit is the most important thing, and it is indeed not that simple.

Spreading and frying tea, Yan Hui knew that he was about to embark on a journey of no return.

(End of this chapter)