Flip the table and divide the family property! Take his wife and daughter into the mountains and eat

The jeep came to a smooth stop outside the Zhao family's spacious courtyard gate and the engine was turned off.

The car door was pushed open from the inside with a soft "bang".

Immediately afterwards, a round, fat man struggled to squeeze out of the passenger seat.

He was wearing a well-tailored dark coat, his black leather shoes were still covered in mud from the county town, and he was carrying two heavy net bags in his hands.

When he looked up, the face that had been so inscrutable when facing Deputy Director Liu in the county committee compound was instantly filled with a warm smile like that of Maitreya Buddha.

Who else could it be but Jin Wanfu, who just came out of Secretary Chen's office?

"Brother Zhao!"

Before Jin Wanfu even entered the courtyard, his booming voice could already be heard through the waist-high wall:

"I saw you lying here sunbathing from a long way away. I rushed all the way from the county town without even having a sip of hot water!"

Upon seeing that familiar figure, Zhao Shanhe patted the corn leaves scattered on his body, put Niu Niu down from his arms, and slowly stood up.

When Lin Xiu saw that a customer had arrived, and it was the big boss who came in a jeep, she quickly put down the green beans she was holding, wiped her hands on her apron, and turned to go inside to pour water.

"Boss Jin? What brings you here? It's been a while since we last met."

"It's been a while."

Jin Wanfu laughed and placed the two heavy nets he was carrying on the wooden table in the yard.

The net bag contained not only pairs of Moutai liquor and Zhonghua cigarettes, but also several high-end, sought-after items that are simply unavailable on the market.

"Brother Zhao, although I haven't seen you in person these past few months, your name has been on my lips the whole time." As he spoke, his gaze suddenly fell on Zhao Shanhe's side.

Niu Niu was holding a few corn husks, tilting her little head up, staring curiously at the chubby uncle who had suddenly barged into her yard.

Jin Wanfu was taken aback: "This is..."

Zhao Shanhe reached out and ruffled Niu Niu's hair: "My daughter, Niu Niu."

"So this is my niece!" Jin Wanfu's smile deepened.

Zhao Shanhe had occasionally mentioned his wife and children when he dealt with him before, but this was the first time he had ever seen them in person.

Jin Wanfu deliberately bent down, looked at Niu Niu with a smile, and asked, "How old are you?"

Niu Niu didn't answer immediately, but first looked up at Zhao Shanhe.

Zhao Shanhe laughed and said, "I'm asking you."

The little girl then obediently held up a few fingers and announced her age in a childish voice.

Jin Wanfu laughed: "Okay, that's really something. Uncle Jin can't come empty-handed for our first meeting."

He turned and walked to the jeep, took out a beautifully crafted cardboard box that was almost half a person tall from the back seat, and quickly unpacked it.

In the 1980s, it was considered a rare treat for children from ordinary families to have a tin frog.

But when Jin Wanfu made his move, what appeared to be a large, imported doll with blonde hair and blue eyes, dressed in layers of lace dresses.

This thing was not only extremely realistic, but it could also automatically close its eyes when laid flat. Back then, it was a hot commodity that you couldn't buy even if you had the money at the Friendship Store.

Jin Wanfu chuckled and stuffed the doll into Niu Niu's arms, waving his hand generously: "Take it and play with it! Uncle specially asked someone to bring it back from the south, so our niece can have some fun!"

Niu Niu has never seen such exquisite and brightly colored toys before.

The little girl instinctively took a half step back, her two little hands tightly gripping the hem of her clothes, but her eyes couldn't be taken off the blonde, blue-eyed doll.

Seeing this, Jin Wanfu smiled and deliberately laid the doll down a little.

With a soft "click," the doll's large, long-lashed eyes closed instantly.

"ah!"

Niu Niu was startled and quickly hid behind Zhao Shanhe's legs, peeking out half her little head. She stared in astonishment at the doll that could close its eyes by itself, and exclaimed in her childish voice:

"Dad, she's asleep!"

Zhao Shanhe and Jin Wanfu were both amused by the little girl's adorable, over-the-top reaction and burst into laughter.

Zhao Shanhe reached out and pulled his daughter out, smiling as he patted her head.

"That's a fake doll with a little trick inside. Take it if you like it, and hurry up and thank Uncle Jin."

With her father's permission, Niu Niu finally mustered the courage to step forward, carefully stretching out her hands and taking the large doll into her arms as if it were a priceless treasure.

Feeling the smooth, silky fabric of the lace dress, the little girl's face flushed with excitement. She tilted her head back and called out in a clear, crisp voice:

"Thank you, Uncle Jin!"

"Oh, so good!"

Jin Wanfu was overjoyed to be called "Uncle" so sweetly, and reached out to lightly brush Niu Niu's little nose.

At this moment, Lin Xiu came out of the house carrying two large, rough porcelain tea mugs, steaming hot, filled with the fine tea that Zhao Shanhe had brought back some time ago.

"Boss Jin, you must be tired from making such a long trip. We don't have any good tea at home, so please have some water to soothe your throat."

"You're too kind, sister-in-law!"

Jin Wanfu quickly turned around, took the teacup with both hands, and smiled so broadly that his eyes disappeared. "I've long heard Brother Zhao say that your wife is quick and capable and virtuous. Meeting her today, you are truly blessed."

Lin Xiu felt a little embarrassed by the compliment and smiled politely in return.

Zhao Shanhe casually moved a long bench over and gestured for Jin Wanfu to sit down. At the same time, he glanced at Lin Xiu and said, "Xiu'er, why don't you take Niu Niu to play in the backyard for a while, and see what fresh vegetables are left in the garden? It's rare for Boss Jin to come all this way, so he'll definitely have to have a simple dinner at home tonight."

Lin Xiu knew perfectly well that the men had important matters to discuss, so she readily agreed and called Niu Niu, who was clutching her doll with obvious affection, to the backyard.

Once the courtyard quieted down, only the two of them remained.

Jin Wanfu picked up his teacup, blew on the steam, took a big, satisfying sip, and sighed contentedly.

"Brother, I really envy you."

Jin Wanfu placed the teacup on the wooden table, took out a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes from his pocket, handed one to Zhao Shanhe, and lit one for himself. "Your sister-in-law is beautiful and virtuous, and your daughter is so pretty and obedient. Look at my good-for-nothing son of a bitch. I spent a fortune sending him abroad to study, but he didn't learn any real skills. He's always causing trouble outside, and I have to clean up his messes every few days. It keeps my head buzzing all day long, and I can't even get a good night's sleep."

Zhao Shanhe took the cigarette, lit it, exhaled a puff of smoke, and chuckled, "Boss Jin has a large and powerful family. The young man has seen a lot abroad and is still unsettled. He'll be more settled after he gets married in a couple of years."

"I hope so."

Jin Wanfu shook his head with a wry smile, took a deep drag of his cigarette, and flicked off the ash.

As he exhaled the smoke, the smile on his face slowly faded. He leaned forward slightly, his expression turning serious and apologetic: "Brother, since we've come to this messy family matter, before we get down to business, I have to apologize to you today."