Chapter 54 Chapter 54 Jinjiang Solo
So what happened to him in the United States? Why did he choose to return home to hide?
Moreover, his appearance also indirectly proved that the Wang family knew a lot about Zhang's mother's situation. That's right, the Zeng family had never moved, and they only had Zhang's mother as their daughter, so there was nothing they couldn't find out.
You ignored me before, but now you come to me again. What are you trying to do?
"Can I really stay? Will it not cause trouble for you?"
Wang Changjiang asked in a crying voice.
Since the incident, he has been regarded as a disgrace by the Wang family. Even his father wanted to beat him to death, and his grandfather treated him as if he had no grandson.
His mother had no choice but to give him some money to let him return to China. The plane landed in the capital, so he went to find General Zhang and his men first.
It was not until then that General Zhang and his men realized that Zhang's mother was not Zeng's biological daughter, but an adopted daughter. Her biological parents were Boss Wang, who had immigrated to the United States, and her surname should have been Wang.
"Although I don't know what happened to you, you are not really a problem. So you can stay at home and help my mom with heavy work. The land at home needs someone to take care of it. If you don't know how to do it, just learn from my mom."
If you want to find out someone's purpose, what better way is there than to keep them here?
However, what he didn't know was that Wang Changjiang was deeply moved by his speaking to him in the most normal tone.
It has been a long time since someone has spoken to me in this tone and manner. But I am touched, and I still have to say what I should say.
"Cousin, this is why I came back. If you are still willing to accept me after reading this, I will stay."
Wang Changjiang couldn't say it, so he took out a note and showed it to him.
Zhang Mengzhi took the note and looked at it. He was somewhat surprised, but soon returned to normal. The reason why the other party came back was not calculated. He just had to leave the United States and choose to return to his country for asylum.
No one knows him here, so Wang Changjiang can live well.
"It's okay. I'm glad you told me the truth. Don't worry, no one in your family will discriminate against you."
After knowing the truth, Zhang Mengzhi not only did not drive the man out, but also kept him with an inclusive heart.
"Thank you, thank you."
The surprise came so suddenly that Wang Changjiang even felt it was unreal. He stayed and became a member of this family.
"Wow, I actually have a cousin, how magical!"
Zhang Mengyu came back and saw Wang Changjiang circling around him curiously.
"Hello cousin, I'm Wang Changjiang."
Wang Changjiang said a little shyly.
"Hello cousin, I'm Zhang Mengyu. We'll all live at home from now on, so please take care of me, cousin."
Zhang Mengyu extended his hand to him.
"good."
Wang Changjiang agreed without hesitation, but as he looked at the hand stretched out in front of him, he glanced at Zhang Mengzhi with a little hesitation.
"It's just a handshake. You don't have to be scared like a frightened bird. You just like a different person. It's not like you committed any heinous crime."
Zhang Mengzhi rolled his eyes and said.
"Hello, little fish."
After hearing his words, Wang Changjiang's eyes lit up. He quickly stretched out his hand and shook hands with his cousin, then let go.
After all, there are differences between men and women, and even cousins have to be careful about the boundaries.
"Hmm? Is there anything wrong with the person you like, cousin? Could it be that you are in love with his wife?"
The radar in Zhang Mengyu's mind lit up and discovered the bright spot.
"Cousin, can I, can I speak?"
Wang Changjiang actually didn’t want to say it, but he would be living with the Zhang family in the future and shouldn’t hide anything.
"Go ahead and tell me! It's not a big deal. Everyone will know it sooner or later." Zhang Mengzhi shrugged indifferently. His family might not understand his cousin's feelings, but they would not treat him as a mental patient.
After getting permission, Wang Changjiang said it in front of the Zhang family.
"Cousin, the person I like is a man, different from normal people."
After saying this, he carefully observed the expressions of the Zhang family and found that although everyone had strange expressions, no one looked down on him.
"Oh, I should have thought of that earlier."
Father Zhang sighed. Although he looked distressed, he did not dislike his nephew.
"Okay, this is not a big deal. The Zhang family has had such a thing before. The graves of the sworn brothers are still in the Zhang family cemetery!"
Mother Zhang was talking about a pair of sworn brothers who died of illness shortly after the founding of the People's Republic of China. In such a feudal old society, they were allowed by their families to become sworn brothers, which shows that the Zhang family was used to it. Or, they just liked people of different genders, but their feelings were the same as those of ordinary couples.
Regardless of whether you are a man or a woman, living a good life is the same.
"Yeah, I never thought you and mom are so open-minded, Dad?"
Zhang Mengyu was stunned for a moment and then returned to normal. Like his brother, he didn't think there was anything wrong and his attitude was the same as usual.
"What are you talking about? Our family is not some feudal remnant. What is there to be unacceptable? They just made a pact with the same sex, not murder or arson."
Mr. Zhang looked as if he was surprised by what he saw, which surprised his children.
"Well, we are too ignorant. It seems that our Zhang family still has many secrets that young people don't know."
Zhang Mengyu didn't continue talking to her father, but started chatting with Wang Changjiang instead.
"Cousin, you just came back and you don't know much about your hometown. I'll take you out to play and see how Guocheng is different from decades ago."
"Okay, cousin."
Although Wang Changjiang had never seen the Guocheng decades ago, he had heard his parents talk about it, and his grandparents also often talked about it, so he had some understanding of Guocheng.
But when I came back this time, I found that Guocheng had changed a lot. It was almost unlike the Guocheng that my grandparents and parents described.
So Wang Changjiang settled down in the Zhang family, but the Zhang family's place was small, so he was arranged to live in the next yard. There was a door on the wall between the two yards, and he could reach the door in a few steps.
It was also a brick house, but the living environment was not as good as Zhang's. However, Wang Changjiang did not despise it. He usually lived in Zhang's house during the day and went back to sleep next door at night. Because of him, the door in the middle of the yard was never closed, so it was very convenient for him to go to the toilet and wash.
"aunt."
Zhang Mengzhi made a sealing gesture on her mouth.
"I understand, don't worry! I won't even tell your uncle."
Cousin Zhang was also shocked by a string of secrets today. Who knew that her sister-in-law was not a daughter of the Zeng family?
But look at the old lady and old man of the Zeng family, they are closer to my sister-in-law than their own children! The relationship between father and daughter and mother and daughter is also very close. My sister-in-law goes back to her parents' home to visit them every few days. It can be seen that it doesn't matter whether they are biological children or not, what matters is the person.
An unfilial person will not become filial just because his parents get older.
"Cousin, get up quickly."
Zhang Mengyu went to the next door and knocked on the door early in the morning.
"Xiaoyu, what's the matter?"
Wang Changjiang walked out rubbing his eyes and saw that it was only seven o'clock. In winter, the Zhang family got up late, usually at half past seven.
"Yes, I don't have class today. I'll take you out to visit Fruit City and have a fish dinner on a boat at noon. I heard there's a boat restaurant on the Jialing River, and the food is really good."
Zhang Mengyu's mouth almost watered when she mentioned fish. Maybe it's because her name contains the word "fish", so she has loved eating fish since she was a child.
"Then there's no need to be so early!?"
Wang Changjiang took a towel, a cup and a toothbrush to wash up. The Zhang family used hot water to wash their faces and mouths in winter. Although the well water is warm, it is not recommended to wash directly with it.
After all, no matter how warm it feels, it is not hot water and you will get sick if you touch it too much.
"Let's go drink some rice noodles first, then go to the park and play for half a day. It's almost noon, and then we can go directly to the restaurant on the boat to eat. Cousin, do you think this arrangement is okay?"
Zhang Mengyu arranged today's itinerary and did not forget to ask Wang Changjiang for his opinion.
"That's fine. I just came back and don't know much about Guocheng. Cousin, just take care of the arrangements."
Wang Changjiang looked at his cousin who was so excited that he knew he couldn't refuse today, so he quickly got himself ready so as not to keep his cousin waiting for a long time.
"Aunt, uncle, cousin, we are going out."
Wang Changjiang had only been back for less than a week, but he could already speak the Sichuan dialect quite well.
"Yes, is it enough money?"
Zhang Mengzhi asked her sister.
"That's enough. I barely used the pocket money you gave me at school."
Zhang Mengyu patted his pocket. How could he go out to play without enough money?
"I have money, spend mine."
Wang Changjiang said to his cousin. He did flee back to China, but before he came back, his mother gave him a lot of money from the United States, and after he came back, he exchanged it for money from China.
The money of the United States is very valuable, so after he converted it into Chinese money, he had several thousand dollars in cash on him.
This was considered a huge sum of money in the 1980s.
"Don't spend your money. Save it so I can let you buy a few houses later. You can have nothing else in your hometown, but you must have your own house."
Zhang Mengzhi was also considering his cousin. No one had any objection to him living in the Zhang family, but he thought of the Chinese people's obsession with houses.
With his own house, Wang Changjiang no longer had to worry about being kicked out of the Zhang family. Perhaps the previous impact was too great, so he still felt uneasy even if he stayed.
"Is it okay? Will it be troublesome?"
Wang Changjiang looked at his cousin nervously.
"Why not? It's not a big deal. I usually buy houses all the time. The house you buy will bring you income whether you live in it or rent it out. It's better than you wasting money, right?"
Zhang Mengzhi was doing this for his own good. His cousin would feel more at ease with assets in his hands.
"Okay. I'll listen to my cousin. I'll buy it if you ask me to."
He had studied painting abroad and had no idea about business. He was not the eldest son, and his family never asked him to learn these things for the sake of stability.
So after the accident he had no money and didn't know what to do.
"That's right. It's right to listen to my brother. My brother also helped me buy a few houses, which are now rented out."
What Zhang Mengyu didn't say was that her brother told her that these houses would be demolished in the future, and it would be a good thing to use the money to buy another house or to get a new house.
"Um."
Wang Changjiang looked at his cousins whose attitudes were completely different from his parents'. He realized that he had never been discriminated against since he returned to China, which made him, who had always been timid, feel relieved.
As long as he keeps it secret well, no one will scold him.
He thought that the conservative Chinese people would be even more unacceptable to this. But he never expected that the people who finally accepted him were his aunt's family, whom he had never met.
After watching his cousin and sister go out to play, Zhang Mengzhi leisurely returned to the house.
"Your cousin and Xiaoyu went out?"
Mother Zhang is frying eggs. This morning the Zhang family's breakfast is egg noodles.
"Yes, they want to go out and have rice noodles instead of eating at home. Mom, fry two fewer eggs and cook less noodles."
When Zhang Mengzhi doesn't want to cook, she can only eat instant noodles.
"Yes."
Zhang's parents had no objection to their daughter and nephew going out for rice noodles. They would only go to the same restaurant where they usually ate rice noodles, and the ingredients there were very clean and sufficient, so they could eat without worry.
"Mengzhi, your cousin can't go on like this. Are you going to let him live alone for the rest of his life? Why don't you look for someone who is in the same situation as him and introduce him to someone."
Father Zhang said to his son in a whimsical way.
“…”
Zhang Mengzhi was stunned and looked at his father in surprise.
"Dad, even if there are such people, they will keep it a secret. How can I find them? Besides, there is nothing that cannot be lived by oneself. Living alone is also good! One person can feed the whole family and one does not have to worry about anything. I think it is good."
After saying this, Zhang Mengzhi picked up his bowl of noodles and ran away.
"Xiao Zeng, why do I feel something is wrong with what my son said?"
Father Zhang looked at the kitchen door, thought for a moment and asked his wife.
"Of course that's not right, he doesn't want to get married!"
Mother Zhang said angrily.
"What?"
The fire tongs in Mr. Zhang's hand fell to the ground.
Zhang Mengzhi threw a bomb and ran away without even caring about his meal. He knew it would be difficult for his parents to accept that he would not get married, but he would do it no matter how difficult it was.
He is not interested in getting married. Isn't it better to be in a relationship and pursue a career than to get married?
Moreover, he was more interested in leaving a name in history than having children. Apart from anything else, leaving a mark in the county annals would make people remember him even after a hundred years. This kind of thing was very attractive to every Chinese.
There was no way in his previous life, but he didn't want to miss it again in this life when he had the conditions.
After leaving the house, Zhang Mengzhi had nowhere else to go, so he went to inspect his shop.
As soon as I arrived at the fast food restaurant, I saw Gu Yan sweeping the street.
The once arrogant young man, wearing old clothes, waving a big broom, swept the garbage and fallen leaves on the ground together, and shoveled them into the garbage truck.
The face that once attracted many girls has become dirty, and it is hard to tell that he was once a handsome guy.
After all, he is the male lead, so he must be good-looking!
Zhang Mengzhi, who was in the same group as Gu Yan and dressed in expensive clothes, walked past him gently, as sacred and inviolable as a nobleman.
Swish.
The sound of sweeping the floor stopped, and Gu Yan stared at Zhang Mengzhi's back with the broom in his hand. It was as if he was recalling his former glamorous life, when people often flattered him and even his girlfriend was prettier than others.
It can be said that as long as he is willing, he can hug her left and right.
Unfortunately, the life he had before is gone forever. He is now destined to sweep the streets, his wife has become a shrew, and he has also changed from a proud young man to what he is now.
He knew that as long as he stayed in Guocheng for the rest of his life, he would never have a good life. It wasn't that Gu Yan didn't want to leave, but he couldn't leave! Whenever he wanted to leave, he was stopped at the station gate.
He was trapped in Guocheng, and his life was controlled by Zhang Mengzhi. He could not decide whether it was good or bad. Gu Yan tightly grasped the broom in his hand, and finally lowered his head in resignation.
Zhang Mengzhi looked at Gu Yan's current appearance in the store and slightly curled the corners of his mouth. Compared to the dead Gu Yan now, he felt satisfied.
He would not let Gu Yan leave easily, even if he wanted to let him go, it would take a few more years. He had no intention of trapping Gu Yan for life, the better the country, the more perfect the law.
He didn't want to be beaten by his own mother and then end up working on a sewing machine.
So when he enters the 1990s, he will let Gu Yan go. By then, he will be old and have no starting money, let alone make a comeback. Without a backer, no matter how hard he tries, he can't compare to Zhang Mengzhi, let alone revenge.
If Gu Yan really had the ability to build his previous life's business empire without relying on any backstage support, Zhang Mengzhi would not be afraid of him.
Because by then, his achievements will not be worse than Gu Yan's. Besides, who would watch Gu Yan rise? He wanted to let him go, but the country couldn't control the affairs of the business world, right?
It is legal to squeeze Gu Yan's company by legitimate means! Gu Yan wants to build his own business empire, but the premise is that he has no enemies.
Why did he wait until Gu Yan became big and strong before taking action? This was definitely asking for trouble. Compared to hindsight, couldn't he have taken action when he started his business? As long as he didn't break the law, the police wouldn't care.
So if Gu Yan had been an ordinary person after leaving Guocheng, he could have lived a peaceful life. Otherwise, he would have known that his career was gone before he even started.
Zhang Mengzhi ignored him and went to the kitchen to inspect the hygiene of the store, even the corners that he usually didn't pay much attention to. If he found dust, he would immediately deduct the bonus of the person in charge.
I didn't even do my job well, so it's not unfair that my bonus was deducted.
Looking at the black dust on the boss's gloves, the employee in charge of cleaning this area turned pale.
"Settle his salary. He doesn't need to come tomorrow."
Zhang Mengzhi said angrily that this was a place for dining and hygiene was very important.
Looking at the dust in the corner, it's obvious that it hasn't been cleaned for a long time.
"Boss, I was wrong. Can you forgive me this time? I won't be lazy again and I will make sure to clean every place thoroughly."
After hearing what Zhang Mengzhi said, the employee immediately begged for mercy.
Zhang's treatment is well-known, and it would be difficult for him to find such a good job if he left. And his family would be very angry because he lost such a good job.
"Didn't we make it clear before you officially joined Zhang's? It's all written in black and white about where you need to clean. It's all written in your labor contract. Even if you sue me, no one will support you."
Zhang Mengzhi said to the manager, "Let him go immediately. If anyone makes such a simple mistake again, let them go. Zhang's company doesn't lack people, and we don't want people who don't work seriously."
Zhang Mengzhi ignored the other party's plea and set new recruitment conditions.
"Whenever I recruit someone in the future, I must emphasize to them again and again that we at Zhang's will not tolerate lazy employees."
"Yes, boss."
The manager bowed his head and replied.
The manager was also very upset with this employee who brought shame to him. You know, Zhang's has always been famous for its cleanliness, hygiene, and fresh and delicious food. As a result, someone cheated like this right under his nose. It was the employee's fault and his fault.
"You've lost your bonus this month, and you won't have to work next time something like this happens."
Zhang Mengzhi said this to the manager.
"Yes, boss."
The manager regretted it so much. He let his subordinates take advantage of his negligence and made him lose face in front of the boss. From then on, the manager never dared to be careless again. He checked the hygiene of all places in the store every day and learned from the boss to wear a pair of white gloves on his hands. He could see any dust with just a light wipe.
Other stores followed suit, and all employees were put under a tight rule. No one dared to slack off while working. Employees who occasionally slacked off became more conscientious.
Zhang Mengzhi's anger spread throughout the Zhang family. Everyone discovered that their boss could get angry, and when he got angry, he could be very fierce.
Without giving them any face, they drove them away directly. Because the contract clearly stated that if any hygiene problems were found, Zhang would not keep the offending personnel.
After all, they are in the food business, and hygiene is of utmost importance. So even if some people disdain Zhang Mengzhi's approach, the people above are very satisfied.
If every store had the same hygiene as Zhang's, the higher-ups would have no more worries. After all, if there was a food safety issue, it would be the entire Fruit City that would be embarrassed, and their reputation as officials would not be much better.
Guocheng has Zhang as a leader, setting an example for the higher authorities. From then on, Zhang's hygiene standards were used. I can't say it's exactly the same as Zhang's, but it should be at least 80% of Zhang's, right?
Let's not talk about the hygiene of the dining area, but the hygiene of the kitchen should be improved, right? There are kitchen waste all over the floor, flies flying everywhere, who can eat in such a restaurant?
Therefore, we cannot relax on hygiene, including food ingredients. Even if we don’t buy and eat them on the same day, at least we can’t allow any rotten ingredients, right?
This is the minimum standard, right? If they can't even do this, they will close as many companies as they find out, without mercy.
The consequence of this was that Guocheng received praise from above, which made Guocheng very prestigious in the province for a time.
Therefore, the higher authorities attached great importance to Zhang Mengzhi, a local entrepreneur, and tried their best to support his industry. In addition to silk and fruit, their city is also a major agricultural city. Zhang Mengzhi ordered a batch of staple food from farmers in the plains, and it was original varieties, not hybrid rice.
Although hybrid rice has a high yield, its taste is worse than the original rice. He is running a business and cannot be picky about the taste of the food.
Although the yield of the original rice is not high, Zhang Mengzhi offers it at three times the price of ordinary rice. This not only makes up for the disadvantage of low yield of the original rice, but also allows farmers to make a profit after paying agricultural taxes.
This was the second time he had increased the income of the farmers in Guocheng. In addition, he had many stores and needed a lot of staple food every day. Therefore, the farmers who had signed contracts with him were all happily preparing seeds and started planting primitive rice after the new year.
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