"I suspect my husband isn't human at all."
In 1983, by the old槐樹 (Chinese Scholar Tree) at the village entrance, Jiang Hongguo finished saying this to the visiting police uncl...
Chapter 44 Chapter 44 Hong Guo blushed and didn’t continue…
Hongguo saw that the other party was very polite and took the initiative to call out her name. Her intention should be to reassure her. She waited outside the door and did not come in because she wanted her to let down her guard. This was very polite. Hongguo shook off the water droplets on her hands and invited him to come in and sit down. While she was making tea, Lao Zheng came over with the little one in his arms and did not leave. With Lao Zheng around, there was nothing to be afraid of.
The other party introduced himself and turned out to be the Hong Kong businessman mentioned by Changzong. If he hadn't said it, Hongguo wouldn't have been able to tell who he was just by his accent.
They were able to find the provincial capital where Hong Guo was. Perhaps because she was really anxious, Hong Guo said, "Chang Zong is not at home. He will call back in the evening. If you have anything to say, just tell me directly. I can talk to him on the phone."
He came to talk about something. The Hong Kong businessman said that his parents were divorced, and his brothers and sisters all died before the divorce. His mother was from a wealthy family, but her resources were used by his father, and he was the only child left. Before his mother died, she asked him to come to the mainland, and he has always been resentful about it. Even though his father had children and a family with the woman outside, he thought that after all, he was his father's son and would have a share of the family property in the future. But every time he went back, there were dangers everywhere. Changzong accompanied him twice, and both times he escaped danger.
Jiang Hongguo was anxious when she heard this: "Everyone knows that you are upset and can't swallow it. Even your father knows it. After you were in danger, did your father say anything?"
"He asked me a few questions out of concern and told me to be more careful."
"Didn't you say to check it out?" Hong Guo asked.
The wealthy Hong Kong businessman, who looked a little younger than Hong Guo, raised his head and shook his head: "I didn't say that."
Hong Guo couldn't think of how to persuade these rich people: "You have so much money that we dare not even think about it. You want to go home and fight for it. I really can't imagine how much money your father has. I can understand your unwillingness, but you have to be alive to be unwilling. So don't go back."
The main reason was that he was unwilling to accept it. His mother, brothers and sisters were all gone, but his father had a family, another woman, and another child. He had nothing left, and he couldn't accept it in his heart, so he wanted to find Changzong and go back to fight for his share.
"You have money, and you are still alive. You have done well in investment in Shenzhen. Since you cannot inherit your father's property, you have to earn it yourself. It is much less than your family, but compared to us, it is wealth that we dare not even think about. Don't go back."
Hongguo once again tried to persuade him not to go back, but he was unwilling to do so and couldn't do it. He said it was not all about money, so Hongguo couldn't persuade him well.
The Hong Kong businessmen did not insist and just drank their tea and left.
The little one really liked him. He held his legs and couldn't be pulled down. Everyone felt helpless. No matter how hard they tried, the little one wouldn't let go even though he cried.
Hongguo shuddered in her heart. The little kid was not an ordinary child. He refused to let the guests go. He must have sensed that something bad had happened. Moreover, it was hard to say whether this bad thing would affect the Hong Kong businessmen or would have an impact on Changzong.
Hong Guo tried to coax the little one, but failed, so she said to the guest: "You came here to convince me, right? How about this, you stay for a while, and when Chang Zong calls back in the evening, I'll talk to him and ask him to wait for you in Shenzhen, and you two can talk more."
The Hong Kong businessman was very happy and kept thanking him. Seeing that everyone was happy, the little one let go of his legs and went back to Lao Zheng with a giggle.
Hongguo was even more certain in her heart. Since the little one was still very young and couldn't speak a complete sentence, it was already very good and amazing that he could do this. Hongguo rewarded the little one by taking him to play with Uncle Zheng.
Old Zheng refused to go, and asked Hongguo to bring him to the Hong Kong businessman, and gave a reasonable reason: "It will be good for him to meet more people who are content with what they have."
Hongguo thought the same, so she asked Gangshang to take the bus with her. This way the little one would not tire out his mother. He asked Gangshang to hold him all the way and even lay in his arms on the bus to make him laugh.
The Hong Kong businessmen also softened their hearts and temporarily forgot their troubles.
The antique shop had more jade pieces and obviously attracted more customers. Hong Guo waited until Xiao Zheng was done with his work before introducing the Hong Kong businessman to each other.
Xiao Zheng had just sold goods worth several hundred yuan and was in a particularly good mood. He was about the same age as the Hong Kong businessman. After introducing themselves to each other, they could get along well. Xiao Zheng envied the Hong Kong businessman for his wealth, and the Hong Kong businessman envied Xiao Zheng's happy attitude. Hong Guo helped to receive guests and waited for customers to bargain for the price they liked. Then Xiao Zheng would come over and, after Xiao Zheng praised the goods a little, he would pay for half of them.
Hong Kong businessmen are knowledgeable about jade materials and say that the price is too low. Xiao Zheng said that the prices here are different from those in Hong Kong, so the goods imported from here can only be sold at the local price.
The Hong Kong businessman suddenly had an idea: "If we import raw materials from Myanmar and set up a brand in Hong Kong to sell them, we won't be able to earn this much."
Xiao Zheng's heart moved and he turned to look in Hongguo's direction. He felt excited just thinking about Hongguo's ability to select raw stones. He would definitely make a fortune.
Jiang Hongguo ignored them. She hadn't made enough money yet, so she didn't want to think about those things.
Guessing that Changzong would call back and Hongguo would go back, Xiao Zheng was chatting enthusiastically with the Hong Kong businessmen, so he closed the shop in advance and came back together.
Lao Zheng bought some stir-fried vegetables from the restaurant and heated them up in Hongguo's kitchen. As a Hong Kong businessman in Shenzhen, he had never eaten ordinary people's meals like this. His upbringing and politeness made him eat as much as everyone else. I don't know if it was because of the atmosphere, but he enjoyed the meal very much and thought it tasted good.
Soon the phone rang and Hongguo immediately ran over to answer it. She said that a Hong Kong businessman had come and stayed for the whole afternoon and had dinner at home.
"He was quite polite and didn't pester me. It was Diandian who didn't want him to leave and wanted to keep him as a guest. You know how Old Zheng is. He dotes on the little one and even bought dinner for him. I think he wanted to keep him here tonight and let Little Zheng drink with him to drown his sorrows."
Gu Changzong understood that Hongguo was just judging Xiaobitian by his behavior, so he had to rethink it.
"Guoguo, ask him to answer the phone."
"Okay, Changzong, don't say anything bad. It would be hard for anyone to stand in his shoes."
Gu Changzong understood: "I know. I just asked him what result he wanted, whether I could help him, and how much benefit he could give me if I helped him."
Hongguo gave the phone to the Hong Kong businessman, and they chatted for more than half an hour. Then Xiao Zheng sent him to stay in the best hotel in the provincial capital, and then he came back to stay at Lao Zheng's house.
Hongguo asked: "What's wrong? Do you think the conditions are bad?" Even in 1985, there were still one or two good hotels in a provincial capital.
The Hong Kong businessman quickly explained: "No, Xiao Zheng is leaving. I thought that although the hotel is good, it is not home. Today's dinner gave me the warmth of home. I want to stay longer and not stay in the hotel."
Xiao Zheng laughed: "Sister, you heard him talk so elegantly, but he is actually afraid of being alone. It's so nice here, we can talk and laugh, and no one is plotting against him."
Jiang Hongguo ignored them and found a clean quilt cover and blanket at home and asked Xiao Zheng to bring the baby over. The more lively the atmosphere was, the crazier the baby played. He played until he fell asleep at Zheng's house, so Xiao Zheng sent him back.
The next day, Xiao Zheng sent the Hong Kong businessmen to the station, but Hong Guo did not go. Chang Zong and Hong Guo had already talked about it on the phone, and he would discuss it in detail with Chang Zong in person when he returned.
A few days later, Changzong called back and discussed with Hongguo that a Hong Kong businessman had set up a new company and wanted to give him shares. He only needed to be the company's driver for a few months, but he could not go home during these months. He asked Hongguo if it was okay.
When Changzong asked this, he must have wanted to go in his heart. He had always hoped to make more money earlier so that he could be free and accompany her. If he had shares in a Hong Kong company, he naturally hoped that the Hong Kong business would be prosperous and smooth. Hongguo agreed and asked him if he could come back in August?
"We'll have to go to Pingzhou to purchase raw materials when the time comes," said Hong Guo.
Gu Changzong promised: "I will definitely come back."
It was settled. Hongguo never said discouraging words. She always encouraged and reminded others that the most important thing was to return home safely than money.
Changzong agreed to all of his requests, and Hongguo waited at home for several months. Sister Shan asked him several times, and Hongguo said that Changzong had a good opportunity to start a business in Shenzhen. Sister Shan said that starting a business was good, but hinted that Hongguo should keep a close eye on it.
"Your Changzong is young, can drive a sports car, and now he can start a business. Hongguo, you really should go over and watch over him."
Hongguo didn't need to worry about Changzong. If he could have come back, he would have flown back long ago. This thing hasn't been done yet.
My second aunt and uncle came to ask several times, and Hongguo said the same thing, saying that Changzong was starting a business and she supported him very much.
In mid-August, when Changzong called again, he couldn't hide his joy: "Guoguo, I can come back. I will go to the provincial capital to pick you up, and then go to Pingzhou to purchase goods."
Hong Guo felt sorry for his hard work over the past few months and wanted to go there by herself: "Xiao Zheng and I will take the train to Shenzhen, and then drive to Pingzhou."
Gu Changzong smiled and said, "Guoguo, I like traveling with you, seeing the scenery along the way, eating and watching. It is a very happy thing for me. I have been looking forward to it for several months. Let me go back to pick you up. Let Xiao Zheng take a bus to Shenzhen first. Shi Jinzhou will meet him at the station and entertain him. When we arrive in Shenzhen, we will take him with us."
Shi Jinzhou is the Hong Kong businessman. I wonder to what extent his emotional knot has been resolved in the past few months?
It was not convenient to say too much on the phone. Changzong insisted on coming back to pick her up and go together. Thinking of his physical strength, Hongguo blushed, stopped talking, and agreed to wait for him to come back.