Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 618 Hao Dawei

Hao Liansheng said, "Stop beating around the bush, just say what's on your mind. Think about your family and your sister, if not for yourself. Look at you, you're useless, you can't do anything worthwhile, you can't find a job, and you spend all your time chatting nonsense with these scoundrels. One day I might just kill you."

Hao Juan turned to Hao Liansheng and stomped her foot: "Dad, what are you saying? I don't have a job either, just kill me too."

Hao Liansheng shut up and didn't say a word after his daughter retorted.

Hao Dawei said, "I wasn't particularly close to him. We just hung out a few times, like when the militia did some shooting before training, and occasionally played cards. He doesn't like playing cards, so we only played two or three times, and then nothing more. What happened to him?"

Xiao Wei asked, "Do you know who he's closest to? Not your usual hangers-outs, but real buddies."

Hao Dawei thought for a moment and said, "I haven't had much contact with him, and I'm not sure who he's closest to. However, I remember that he's close to someone surnamed Cao. He has a pretty bad temper, and when that Cao guy is weak-willed, he just laughs it off. They must be very close. But I've only met that Cao guy once, and we're not familiar at all. I don't even know what he does."

Xiao Wei took notes, while Xiao Liu frowned and pondered for a while before asking, "Does anyone know that guy surnamed Cao? Think about it carefully. This is a big deal, a matter of utmost importance. If you find any useful clues, I'll consider it a meritorious service, and I'll help you and your sister get your jobs, okay?"

Hao Juan's eyes lit up, and she asked, "What kind of job?"

Xiao Liu glanced at Xiao Wei and said, "It's definitely going to make money. A job that pays a thousand or eight thousand a month, I guarantee it. You two have been to school, right?"

Hao Juan said, "I graduated from high school, but my brother didn't finish high school. Is this okay?" Hao Liansheng and his wife also looked at Xiao Liu expectantly. Xiao Liu scratched his head and turned to look at Xiao Wei.

As Xiao Wei wrote, he asked, "Hao Dawei, can you drive? Do you have a license? What kind of cars have you driven?"

Hao Dawei said, "I have driven cars, but I didn't have a license. I drove big trucks like the Jiefang truck." Back then, it was too difficult to get a license. Not only did it cost nearly 10,000 yuan, but you also needed connections and a place to register your car. Moreover, there were few cars at that time, and the traffic police had just been established and the management was not standardized. Many people drove without a license.

Xiao Wei then asked, "Hao Juan, right? Did you have a job before?"

Hao Juan said, "I've worked before. I was a temporary worker on the railway, but I didn't get a chance to become a permanent employee, so I left. After that, I worked as a waitress in a restaurant and stuff like that."

After finishing his notes, Xiao Wei looked up and said, "Hey Hao Dawei, if you can help us find any useful clues, I'll take care of both of your jobs. The pay will be at least 800 yuan, plus bonuses. If you can't find any clues, you won't have worked for nothing. I'll take care of your sister's job, okay?"

Hao Dawei looked at Xiao Wei and asked, "Are you serious? How can a lowly policeman like you manage to cover this?"

Hao Liansheng stood up at this moment and scolded from the side: "How can you talk like that?" In 91, a job was the most important thing. No one would give up hope even if there was only a slight chance. Many people spent money to pray to Buddha and sold their houses and land to get a job for their children. Such is the heart of parents all over the world.

Xiao Liu said, "I'm a policeman, he's not. He's a citizen representative, you know? He can buy himself a car worth millions, he could easily solve your whole family's employment problems, and he'd even be allocated housing."

Hao Juan's eyes sparkled: "Really?"

Xiao Wei nodded and said, "I own my own company. I have several factories and restaurants under my management. I can just go and work there. There's a contract."

Hao Liansheng asked, "What factory?"

Xiao Wei said, "We have food factories, restaurants, department stores, real estate, and cars. We even sell cars."

Hao Liansheng's wife said, "Dawei, you need to pay more attention to this matter."

Hao Dawei said, "I'll finish my meal, and then I'll lead you to find it."

Hao Liansheng said, "What's the point of eating? Will you starve to death if you eat less at one meal? Let's go now."

Xiao Wei said with a smile, "I'll treat you to a meal later, you can eat your fill."

Xiao Liu asked, "Is there any for me? How about I go to your Anji Old Restaurant?"

Xiao Wei said, "Okay, let's go to Anji. We're all tired today, let's treat everyone to a good meal."

Hao Dawei squatted down to tie his shoelaces and asked, "Which Anji Restaurant? The one on Sanhao Street?"

Xiao Liu said, "Yes, there's only that one in Fengtian now. Have you been there?"

Hao Dawei put on his shoes, stamped his foot, and said, "I can't afford it. I heard that a meal there costs over a thousand yuan. I couldn't get in even if I sold myself."

Hao Juan said, "Brother, take a coat with you, it's cold at night." She ran to the cabinet, took out a coat, and handed it to Hao Dawei. She also took out a few dozen yuan from her own pocket and stuffed it into the coat pocket.

The three of them left the yard, and Xiaowei asked, "Which way? Is it far?"

Hao Dawei thought for a moment and said, "It's a bit far. Let's go find Huang Laosi first and see if he knows that guy surnamed Cao."

Xiao Wei said to Xiao Liu, "Can we let the three of them take a taxi back? The three of us can go over. It's not good to have too many people before this matter is cleared up."

Xiao Liu said, "Okay, let's go, I'll talk to them."

Back at the car, the two policemen had returned and were standing by the car with the short guy, smoking and talking. Xiao Liu went over and whispered a few words to the three of them, then waved to Xiao Wei. Xiao Wei took out a hundred yuan and handed it to them, saying, "Take a taxi, and keep your mouths shut for now."

Xiao Liu said, "No need to tell me, we're in the same group, I've made myself clear."

They got in the car. Xiao Wei drove, Hao Dawei sat in the passenger seat giving directions, and Xiao Liu sat in the back. The three of them, including the short guy, took a taxi back to the station. They were in the same group as Xiao Liu and Xiao Wei, so if they made a contribution, it would be the group's achievement, and they wouldn't complain when they got back. They were actually hoping for good results from here. They understood that they weren't allowed to go because there wasn't enough room in the car.

Hao Dawei wiggled his butt and said, "This car is comfortable to sit in, but it's too low."

Xiao Wei said, "Liu, can you adjust it for him?"

Xiao Liu reached out from behind to help Hao Dawei adjust the seat height, saying, "With his size and build, he should be able to handle off-road driving."

Xiao Wei said, "We'll see later. I need to enjoy it myself first, right?"

Xiao Liu patted Hao Dawei and said, "Behave yourself. He just bought a new Mercedes SUV, worth several million. You'll be so happy if you drive one."

Xiao Wei said, "Liu, could you find someone to help him get a license? I don't know anyone down there."

Xiao Liu said, "Okay, Dawei, bring me a few photos tomorrow to Jixian Police Station. Just tell them they're for Zhang Wei."

Xiao Wei spotted this big guy at first glance. Besides, judging from his parents and sister, he seemed like a decent and capable person. A bad temper isn't a flaw; everyone has one.

Hao Dawei chuckled and said, "I'm fine here. It would be great if you guys could really help my sister find a job. I'm worried about her. I can manage no matter what. A grown man like me can't starve to death."

Xiao Wei said, "Come on, everyone. Your sister's in the office. Follow me. How do we get there?"

Hao Dawei pointed in a direction and said, "Really? How much can you earn sitting in an office?"

(End of this chapter)