Chapter 72

If it were someone else, they might have been fooled by this big pie.

Tang Xingqiang was not so easily carried away. He was excited for a while, but when he counted on his fingers, he immediately became depressed.

"That's still many years away..."

In the book, Tang Xingqiang went with his parents to live with Tang Jianguo, and he did very well in school.

At that time, there were already small technical secondary schools that one could take the entrance exam for after graduating from junior high school. The value of a small technical secondary school at that time was very high, because if one could graduate early and go to work, not only could one earn money earlier and reduce the burden on the family, but one could also be counted as having working years earlier and be promoted ahead of others.

In the first few years, after graduating from technical secondary schools for a period of time, students could directly take the college entrance examination. Later, some technical secondary schools were merged into universities.

In many places, only the top few students in the high school entrance examination can enter small technical schools. For a period of time, only the most outstanding students could enter small technical schools.

It was only with the progress of society and the further popularization of universities that technical secondary schools gradually declined, and became a helpless choice for some people who failed to get into high school.

Based on his grades at the time, he could have been admitted to a technical secondary school, and after studying for three or four years, he would have been able to find a good job.

But he just couldn't wait, and regardless of the dissuasion from his family, including Tang Jianguo, he went out to do business right after graduating from junior high school.

At the time, their family was not actually short of money, but Tang Xingqiang's natural personality made him not have the patience to do anything for long and he was more eager for quick success.

It is difficult to change a person's nature. Tang Qingqing knew that suppressing him blindly would only make him rebound more powerful in the future.

Tang Qingqing thought for a moment and said, "I'm going to the commune the day after tomorrow. You can come with me. Wang Heizi needs help before the New Year. You can hang out with him for a few days."

Tang Xingqiang jumped up and said, "Sister, is this true? Can I go with Wang Heizi?!"

Wang Heizi doesn't bring everyone along, and he keeps his business secrets to this day.

"If he's too lazy to take you with him, you can get some stuff from him and sell it. You can make some money. But you have to listen to him in everything. If he's not happy and kicks you out, I won't beg him for mercy. You should be obedient to me in the future and don't even think about it."

Tang Xingqiang assured again and again: "Sister, don't worry, I will definitely be obedient! Serve him like your own brother!"

Tang Xingsheng was also quite tempted, but he was not as extroverted as Tang Xingqiang. Besides, that was a commune and he had never been there in his life. He had a natural fear of it, so he didn't open his mouth for a long time.

Tang Qingqing saw his confusion, rubbed his head and said:

"Don't force yourself to follow. Everyone has different expertise."

Tang Xingsheng was distressed: "But I don't know what my specialty is."

"So you need to study hard and lay a solid foundation. Only when the foundation is strong enough can it support you no matter what choices you make in the future. Even if you make a wrong choice, it will be easier for you to turn back than ordinary people."

Tang Xingsheng agreed seriously and stopped bothering about it.

He planned to read more books during the holidays and learn more than his brother, so that he could catch up with him in the future.

Early the next morning, Tang Qingqing went out and planned to go to Old Liu's house.

Tang Xingqiang jumped out from the corner, scaring her.

"What are you doing here so early in the morning? I'm not going to the commune until tomorrow."

"Sister, I have something I want to tell you, but I don't know if I should tell you."

Tang Qingqing laughed: "What's bothering you so much?"

The older Tang Xingqiang got, the fairer he became. He was very handsome, with a pair of eyes with distinct black and white. He looked very smart and cute, and you couldn't tell at all that he was a daring and naughty child.

He looked so serious now, and Tang Qingqing just found it very funny.

When Tang Xingqiang was rubbed on the face, he didn't act coquettishly or fight back like he usually did, but instead frowned tightly.

"Is it a big deal?" Tang Qingqing sensed something was wrong with him.

Tang Xingqiang pulled Tang Qingqing toward the path. In fact, there were few people walking outdoors in the winter, but he was still so careful, which made Tang Qingqing curious about what happened that made him treat her so cautiously.

After making sure that there was no one around, Tang Xingqiang spoke:

"Sister, do you know that uncle in the city hasn't sent money to our family for a long time?"

Tang Qingqing nodded. Although she seldom went home after entering junior high school, she still knew a lot of things.

In the past, Tang Jianguo often sent money and gifts to his family, but later he only sent gifts and no longer sent money.

The things she sent became more and more perfunctory, which made Mrs. Wu very upset.

People in the queue also felt the difference, after all, the postman showed up less often than before.

Zhao Dahua also often cursed and even wrote a letter to inquire about the situation.

There was no response from that side, which made the Tang family very disappointed, and their life was no longer as comfortable as before.

Tang Qingqing was not surprised by this result. Tang Jianguo had already been adopted, and the current rules had nothing to do with his original family.

Sending money and things home is a favor, not a duty.

When Tang Jianguo was adopted, Old Lady Wu accepted money, which meant, in a sense, she was selling her son.

Fortunately, his stepfather was kind and did not let him cut off contact with his family.

Although Tang Jianguo doesn't send much money now, he has sent a lot of things back. Combined with his previous efforts, he can be said to have done his best.

"What's wrong?"

“It’s not like I didn’t send any money.”

"What do you mean?"

"Uncle had a cousin who was about your age. She used to live in our house. Do you remember her?"

Tang Qingqing certainly remembered that the change in her destiny started with the exchange with Tang Zhenzhen.

"Remember, what did you want to say?"

"If it were any other time, if my uncle suddenly stopped sending money to our family, my parents would definitely make a fuss based on their personalities. After all these years, they would definitely go to them to reason with them. Guess why they didn't make a fuss?"

Tang Qingqing really didn't know, she just thought it was too far and it was difficult to run over.

Besides, Tang Jianguo has no such obligation, and it would be pointless for him to make trouble.

But considering Tang Jianjun and Zhao Dahua's personalities, it is really strange that they did not say anything but just cursed.

After all, this is money!

No matter how many difficulties there are, they are nothing in front of money.

"Why? Tell me now, don't keep me in suspense."

"I discovered it by accident. In fact, my parents have been receiving money over the years, but it was not from my uncle, but from my cousin! It was not much each time, only two or three yuan, at most five yuan, and it was stuffed in a letter."

Tang Xingqiang was puzzled when he talked about this: "It's not safe to put money in a letter. What if it gets lost? And why did my cousin send money to my parents? It's not her turn anyway."

Tang Qingqing was stunned. She had never expected this to happen.

"Does grandma know about this?"

"Of course I don't know, that's why I'm surprised. Even if uncle is not filial to grandma, if my cousin wants to take uncle's place, shouldn't she send the money to grandma? Why give it to our parents?"

As a son, Tang Xingqiang has to admit that his grandmother is much better at managing money than his parents.

As soon as the couple got the money, they spent it recklessly and hardly put a penny into serious matters. He took advantage of their money and asked them to buy him a notebook and a pencil, but they refused to give them the money.

Although Mrs. Wu is stingy, she is still willing to reveal a little bit when it comes to serious matters.

Tang Qingqing frowned slightly. Did Tang Zhenzhen know her life story? So she secretly sent money to her parents?

Although Tang Qingqing is very satisfied with her current life and does not think it is worse than what is described in the books, and even thinks it is better, she still finds it difficult to have a good impression of the person who has replaced her life.

Although we were all still young at the time and didn’t understand many things, we couldn’t blame the children for what the adults did.

But Tang Qingqing still found it difficult to like this person, and even felt very repulsed by him in her heart, and she also had some suspicions in her heart.

Now hearing Tang Xingqiang say this, the disgust in my heart became even more obvious.

"Do you know what the letter says?"

Tang Xingqiang shook his head: "My parents are so secretive. If they hadn't discussed this matter when they thought I was asleep, I wouldn't have known about it at all."

Tang Xingqiang started paying attention to it since he found out about it.

Because the money was sent only once in a long time, Tang Xingqiang waited a long time before confirming this matter.

Tang Qingqing pursed her lips. No wonder Tang Jianjun and Zhao Dahua didn't make trouble. It turned out that they were subsidized in private.

Although the money was much less than before, Tang Jianguo sent the money directly to Old Lady Wu. Although Tang Jianjun went to the town to collect the money every time, he still had to hand the money over to Old Lady Wu when he came back, otherwise it would be extremely unfilial.

As a widow, Mrs. Wu was able to raise her children because of her own means and the support of her natal family.

No matter how brave Tang Jianjun was, he would not dare to swallow this money.

But now it's different. Although the money is not much, it goes directly into the pockets of Tang Jianjun and Zhao Dahua, so of course they won't make trouble.

Although Mrs. Wu passed away later, the money was inherited by Tang Jianjun, but the couple could not wait that long.

Tang Zhenzhen must have said something to them, so Tang Jianjun and Zhao Dahua just cursed and swore every time but did nothing.

"Does that cousin usually keep in touch with our family?"

"I didn't notice it." Tang Xingqiang shook his head.

"But I always feel that my parents care too much about this cousin of mine, saying that she will definitely marry into a good family and become very successful in the future. But she is just a dancer in the art troupe, but my parents praise her to the skies. She is far inferior to you, and I have never seen them praise you.

Besides, even if my cousin married into heaven and became a fairy, it has nothing to do with us."

Tang Qingqing smiled and rubbed his head. Tang Xingqiang was indeed the future big shot. His sense of smell was very sharp.

He could smell something strange with just a little discovery.

"That's not necessarily true. After all, we are a family. If she marries someone important, maybe she can help our family."

In the book, when Tang Xingqiang first started doing business, he often used the name of the hero in the book to get something for nothing.

"Forget it." Tang Xingqiang rolled his eyes. "What can I expect from relatives I haven't seen for hundreds of years? I might as well hope that you come quickly."

"It's hard to follow me. You have to work hard for everything."

“But this is what belongs to me.”

Tang Qingqing looked Tang Xingqiang up and down, "Do you really think so?"

Tang Xingqiang was unhappy and puffed up his cheeks: "Sister, you underestimate me too much! I, Tang Xingqiang, can also endure hardships!"

"I hope you can always remember what I said today. Taking shortcuts may seem smart, but it is far less practical and reliable than taking one step at a time."

"Sister, don't worry. Even if I get involved with Wang Heizi, I won't give up my studies. Remember what you said yesterday. If I learn well, introduce me to Brother Yi!"

Tang Xingqiang's eyes were full of longing and yearning, and his right hand was clenched into a fist.

Tang Qingqing laughed: "Do you admire him so much?"

"Even a fool like Wang Heizi could be brought up by him to be what he is today. I am much smarter than that big fool. If he is willing to take me with him, I will definitely become the richest person in our Rongshan Brigade!"