What should I do? Am I going to stay in the countryside and be a peasant for the rest of my life?"
Zhang Bin looked at his wife and said firmly, "No matter what, I have to go this time!"
"Last time our family went back to the countryside, you swore that you would never return to Shanghai again. If your whereabouts are discovered, wouldn't it ruin our family's peaceful life?"
She slowly sat down next to Zhang Bin and continued to persuade him, "Our son hasn't graduated yet, and it will take some time for him to find a job. If we slowly plan, we may be able to find him a satisfactory job. Why do you have to go back to Shanghai and get involved in that mess?"
"We have finally lived a peaceful life for two years. Although we are poor, we did it for the sake of showing it to others. Even if our son does not move to the city, he can still live a good life. Going to the city would be too risky! Besides, what he wants you to do is so dangerous. If you are not careful, the past will be brought up. By then, our family will no longer be so lucky to hide in the countryside!"
Zhang Bin's wife had tears in her eyes; she was really scared.
Last time the man only had a lame leg, which was a blessing. How could he expect to have such good luck again if he gambled?
Zhang Bin sighed, knowing that his wife was also worried about him.
He shook his head and pulled a bitter smile: "Do you think I have a choice?"
"Could it be...he is threatening you, right?...it must be like this!"
Zhang Bin's wife was full of indignation: "Why did he threaten you? If it wasn't for him asking for a favor, how could you have betrayed your wife..."
"Isn't it enough that you've brought us to this point where we can only hide in this barren countryside?!"
If they hadn't helped him, the couple could still stay in Shanghai safely, and their son wouldn't have to worry about finding a job.
"He threatens you. At worst we'll both die together! Does he think he is clean?" Zhang Bin's wife said in a deep voice.
"How can this be as simple as you think?" Zhang Bin smiled bitterly. "He gave me verbal instructions back then, and there was no evidence left. I have nothing to back me up with, so how can the police believe me?"
"Fortunately, he is willing to help his son find a job this time. I heard that he is now a big factory director. It is just a piece of cake for him to find a job in our small place. He also said that as long as I help him get this done, he can bring his son back to Shanghai after the car accident is completely forgotten by people. Wife, for the sake of my son, I have to fight for it!"
"Even if we don't have to worry about food and clothing now, we still can't get rid of our status as peasants. Besides, this money won't last a lifetime. Are you willing to let our sons and grandsons stay in the countryside and become old peasants covered in feces?"
While speaking, Zhang Bin's face was flushed, his pupils were dilated, and his expression seemed very excited. His wife's eyes darkened, knowing that her man had made up his mind.
He was tempted by the conditions offered by that person.
"Since you have already made up your mind, what else can I say?" Zhang Bin's wife raised her lips and looked at the familiar yet strange man in front of her with mockery: "In any case, I just hope you don't implicate my son."
"You and I have nothing to do with each other. I did something wrong, but my son is innocent. He is still young and has a bright future. Although I also hope that he can succeed, I hope that he can live a peaceful life. He knows nothing and should not be implicated by us."
Zhang Bin's eyes trembled, and he didn't dare to look his wife in the eye. He just said in a hoarse voice, "Okay."
He knew his daughter-in-law's worries, but if he didn't seize this great opportunity, his son would never have the chance to return to Shanghai in his life.
Therefore, he had to take a gamble no matter what.
Besides, Wei Chunming is now a factory manager and must know many important people. Perhaps, with this opportunity, his family can return to the city.
Zhang Bin, who was relatively honest and simple in his early years, has become completely unrecognizable after being ravaged by country life in recent years.
That night, Zhang Bin's wife lay in bed without closing her eyes all night.
After staying at home for two days, Zhang Peng had to go back to school.
He took the dry food and clean clothes prepared by his mother and prepared to go out.
"Dad, Mom, I'm going back to school for classes." He said goodbye and was about to leave.
In the main room, Zhang Bin sat on a chair and exhaled a puff of white smoke. The smoke floated in the air, blurring his face.
Zhang Peng only heard his father say solemnly: "Okay, study hard and remember your mother's sacrifice for you! If you dare to treat your mother badly in the future, I will break your legs!"
Although Zhang Bin is usually very strict with his son, most of the time he is a warm-hearted father.
Today is the day Zhang Peng goes back to school. At times like this, Zhang Bin would always put on a good face and tell him to take care of his health.
Therefore, Zhang Peng did not feel too much about what his father said, he just felt a little puzzled.
However, he did not dare to talk back, but replied with a smile on his face: "I know, how can I be mean to my mother? And you, father, I must be filial to you too."
"Well, that's good. You can go now."
"Okay, Dad, I'm leaving now."
Looking at his son's energetic back, Zhang Bin took a deep breath and his eyes became solemn.
"Wife, please prepare my luggage!"
Zhang Bin's wife had a calm expression and responded with a low "OK".
Not long after Zhang Peng left, Zhang Bin followed in his son's footsteps and limped out of the quiet village.
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"Hey, isn't this Brother Wang? I heard that you got rich recently? Don't forget me, your brother, for such good things!"
Wang Dehai was walking on his way home. Just as he reached the alley, he heard someone calling him.
He turned around and immediately raised his eyebrows when he saw who called him. He said in a contemptuous tone, "Oh, it's Feng Shuan. What's the matter? What do I have to do with you calling me brother?"
When Feng Shuan heard what Wang Dehai said, his face immediately turned dark.
Wang Dehai used to be a coward. Every time he saw me, he always called me Brother Feng respectfully.
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