Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 211 Old Chen's Reflections

After having eaten and drunk their fill and getting everything done, and having "picked up" a qualified waiter, the three of them drove slowly towards Nanhu. Now, all the expected and unexpected things in Fengtian had been taken care of. Next, it was just a matter of executing the various contracts. They immediately relaxed.

Xia Maosheng looked at the several cardboard boxes placed on the back seat and said, "Why didn't Han San take these things with him? Are we going to carry them on the bus? It's not easy to carry them."

Although there weren't many things, it's really not easy to carry them on a train these days. These things are easily damaged and are quite valuable, so if something goes wrong, it will be too late to regret it.

Xiao Wei said, "Are you sure you want him to carry this? What if he bumps into it and you have to pay for it or not? Forget it, let's carry it ourselves. It's not that heavy. If it really comes down to it, we can ask Chen Xiao to have the post office truck deliver it. It's okay if it costs a little money."

Chen Hui, who was in front, said, "Okay, the post office has a shuttle bus that runs back and forth. It should be no problem for them to take it there. I'll talk to Chen Xiao when we get back. Damn it, Chen Xiao didn't eat lunch." He exclaimed in alarm, stopped the car, and turned to look at Xiao Wei and Xia Maosheng in the back.

After a long pause, Xia Maosheng cautiously asked, "What's wrong?"

Chen Hui said, "Chen Xiao didn't eat lunch, he didn't eat anything."

Xia Maosheng asked, "And then?"

Chen Hui said, "We've eaten, I've eaten."

Xia Maosheng asked, "Is that all?"

Chen Hui scratched his head and said, "I ate it myself and completely forgot about her. Isn't that a big deal?"

Xia Maosheng asked, "What are you trying to say?"

Chen Hui touched his arms with both hands and said, "She's going to strangle me to death."

Xia Maosheng turned his head and leaned back. Xiao Wei said, "With your sudden outbursts, do you believe I'll kick you to death right now?"

Chen Hui thought for a moment and said, "How about we buy her something to take back?"

Xiao Wei said, "Are you stupid? If he's hungry, why doesn't he just go downstairs to eat? There are so many snack shops downstairs."

Chen Hui said, "How can that be the same as what I brought? If I brought it, it means I didn't forget her while I was eating."

Xia Maosheng said, "Let him take it. What should we buy?"

Chen Hui thought for a moment and said, "I don't know either. What should I bring?"

Xiao Wei said, "Drive, keep an eye out, and see if there's anything she likes to eat, then go down and buy it."

Xia Maosheng laughed and said, "It's only been a few days? Xiao Hui has been completely controlled by Chen Xiao. Isn't that too cowardly?"

Chen Hui glared at Xia Maosheng: "It's none of your business whether I like it or not!"

Xiao Wei laughed and said, "Everyone has their own way of doing things. Why do you care about what happens between a couple? As long as they get along well and are doing well, that's all that matters."

Chen Hui shook his head and said, "That's right, I'm just being affectionate towards my wife."

Xia Maosheng glanced at him and said, "You're scared of being pinched, aren't you?"

Xiao Wei and Xia Maosheng burst into laughter. Finally, they bought Chen Xiao two jin of shumai and two bowls of tofu at a small halal restaurant. Back then, there were quite a few purely halal restaurants, and the food was very authentic. Later, they gradually disappeared with the development of the city.

After buying food, Chen Hui regained his confidence, drove smoothly, and returned to Nanhu amidst the snowflakes.

The group ran upstairs to report to Old Chen. Old Chen was thoughtful and had many connections, so it wouldn't hurt to tell him anything.

"He went to the Yao family? That guy went pretty far. I've been there before; those towns were quite nice, but they've all been urbanized now. I wonder what they're like now. Xiaowei, have you two sorted things out in Fengtian? When are you coming back to Longcheng?"

Xiao Wei glanced at Xia Maosheng and said, "We just finished up most of the business today, and we haven't thought about it yet. Let's discuss it with Xiao Hong tonight. We might not be back for a while after this trip. We're going to set up a food factory, open a cake shop, a karaoke bar, a dance hall, and a billiards hall. There's a lot to do."

Old Chen nodded and said, "Think more and talk less when you're doing things. Before you act, think about the worst-case scenario, and when you do it, be full of confidence."

Several people nodded.

Old Chen said, "You're all grown up now. Watching you grow up day by day and do things on your own makes me both happy and sad, haha. These past few days I've been thinking about Xiao Hui when he was little; it's amazing how quickly he's grown taller than me."

Xiao Wei laughed and said, "That's right, you already have a wife, and in two more years you'll be holding your grandson, how wonderful."

Old Chen nodded happily, glanced at Xiao Hui, and said, "Why don't you go to Longcheng too? Help out and learn from them. Listen to Xiao Wei; you'll have a huge business next year. As for Xiao Xiao, I'll have someone arrange for her to work at Lumingchun. She can come back after your business opens and learn from them."

Xiao Wei asked, "What about the pig farm? We've already left."

Old Chen said, "I've asked my subordinates to help me find a place with a big courtyard and a house. It's hard to find one in the city, but there are plenty on the outskirts. It just depends on whether it's suitable. Back when we were collectively owned, a lot of places like this were built, and many were left behind by the troops. Most of them are empty now. Once we find a place, we'll have Jian'an renovate it and let Da Dong's family move there. It's nothing to worry about. You can focus on your work over there."

Xiao Wei asked, "So, should we rent or buy that place?"

Old Chen frowned slightly and asked, "What do you think?"

Xiao Wei said, "I think we should buy it. If we buy it, we'll have a better chance of survival. Even if the pig farm closes down in the future, we'll still have a yard. We can do whatever we want with it."

Old Chen thought for a moment and said, "Then let's buy it. Xiao Hui's mom and I have saved up some money over the years. With me here, we can pay the rent and renovation costs later. That should cover everything. Okay, let's buy it."

Chen Hui said, "Dad, take this 50,000 yuan. I don't need much money."

Xiao Wei said, "Xiao Hui has 100,000 here, 50,000 is here, and the other 50,000 is his investment. The billiard hall, karaoke bar, and dance hall in Longcheng belong to the three of us."

Old Chen smiled at Chen Hui and said, "You three brothers can figure out your own affairs; I won't interfere."

Chen Hui said, "That was money I was supposed to share with them, half of it when we met, but they didn't want it and insisted that it be considered my investment."

Old Chen laughed heartily, thinking that his son was adorably silly and a blessed man.

Chen Hui said, "Dad, can I go to Longcheng and drive the car there? It's not good to keep using the car there, and it's inconvenient not having a car."

Old Chen said, "I was just about to tell you. The bureau's plan for next year has been approved. We're going to replace a batch of cars next year and scrap a batch here. You can buy a few to take back and use. You don't even need to change the license plates. I still have that much face."

Chen Hui became interested: "What kind of cars does Dad drive? Are you thinking of replacing your Duchess?"

Old Chen laughed and scolded, "You've got some nerve! I'll trade, but can you afford it?"

Xiao Wei and Xia Maosheng both laughed, and Lao Chen laughed too. Lao Chen had been in a particularly good mood lately.

(End of this chapter)