Chapter 214: Still Acting Like a Coquettish Person
When they were in the army, Gu Jianguo, Han Deyi, Cao Zhiyong, and Xu Dafei were in the same company. The four of them were from the same county, but Gu Jianguo and Han Deyi were from Shanshui Town, while Cao Zhiyong and Xu Dafei were from Qingyang Town.
It was natural for fellow villagers from the same county to be in the same company to have a good relationship. However, after retiring, because Qingyang Town and Shanshui Town were quite far apart, we didn't keep in touch much.
When Gu Jianguo heard that they were going to join him and Han Deyi, he quickly pulled them into the car and booked four rooms at a hotel in the county town. Gu Yimin went back to the room to rest, while Gu Jianguo sat down with Cao Zhiyong and Xu Dafei to talk.
"Although life has been better in recent years, we both need to go out and earn more money. We have wives, children, and the whole family to feed." Cao Zhiyong said, "We heard that you and Deyi are doing business in Lizhou, so we wanted to go over there and see how things are going."
"I just think it's better to have someone show us the way than for the two of us to go in the dark," said Xu Dafei.
Gu Jianguo was currently short of staff. His store in Lizhou was doing well, so he wanted to open another outside of the city. However, opening a branch outside of Lizhou was different from opening a branch in Lizhou itself. He couldn't oversee it every day, so he had to find someone he trusted to manage it.
Now Cao Zhiyong and Xu Dafei are coming to seek refuge, which is exactly what he wants. Although he thought so, Gu Jianguo did not show it. Instead, he told Han Deyi about his situation and said, "You two should go to Lizhou with me first, and we will see the situation after we get there."
Xu Dafei and Cao Zhiyong heard that Gu Jianguo and Han Deyi made money in business, but they never expected that Gu Jianguo's business was so big, with four supermarkets and a clothing wholesale store, how much money could he make!
Gu Jianguo didn't tell them much. They'd gotten along well in the army, and he didn't seem to have any issues with his character. But people change. After a decade or so, who knows what they'll be like? He still had to wait and see.
After resting in the county town for one night, they took a bus back to Lizhou. When they arrived, Gu Jianguo took two of his comrades to look for Han Deyi, while Gu Yimin returned home.
I bought some wool some time ago to knit a sweater and trousers for Ye Chi. School will start in about a month, so I'll give it to him then.
Gu Jianguo returned in the evening, a little tipsy, accompanied by Cao Zhiyong and Xu Dafei. Wang Yueju arranged for them to stay in the backyard.
After settling in, the couple returned to their house. Wang Yueju asked Gu Jianguo, "What's going on with those two?"
Gu Jianguo leaned on the headboard of the bed and said, "He said his family was in financial difficulty and that he wanted to work outside so he came to me and Deyi."
Wang Yueju poured him a glass of water. Gu Jianguo took a sip and continued, "Zhiyong's family has five sons, and Dafei's family has three sons and three daughters. The expenses for marriage and schooling are huge."
Wang Yueju sighed, "Even though the expenses in the village aren't high, with so many children, just eating enough food can make you broke."
All five sons can eat.
"That's right," Gu Jianguo said, "Zhiyong's family doesn't dare to make dumplings. His wife starts making dumplings in the morning and ends up tired by noon, and her back aches, and it's still not enough for their five sons."
Wang Yueju chuckled, "Daughters are better."
Gu Jianguo also smiled, "Hello, my daughter."
"What do you mean now?" Wang Yueju asked.
"They'll both go to the supermarket to work. I'll arrange it tomorrow. The supermarket is short of staff." Gu Jianguo sighed again, "We're short of staff! We can recruit people from schools. No one wants to work in private companies. Schools will guarantee the placement."
How can a company develop without people?
Now I can only train people slowly by myself.
The next day, Gu Jianguo arranged for the two of them to meet at the supermarket. Just as the arrangements were made, Zhang Zijun drove over and greeted him with a smile, "Uncle Gu!"
"From Kyoto?" Gu Jianguo asked.
"Yes, my dad misses me." In front of his future father-in-law, he didn't dare to say that he missed Erhui.
Gu Jianguo didn't dwell on this. The two of them talked for a few words and then let him in.
Zhang Zijun arrived at the backyard office. Gu Erhui was busy. Seeing him, she stopped what she was doing and asked with sparkling eyes, "Why did you come here without telling me?"
After not seeing each other for another month, Zhang Zijun missed her so much that he moved closer to her and sat down, saying, "I'm not happy."
"Why are you unhappy?" Gu Erhui asked.
"My eldest sister is going to Kyoto to study, so Ye Chi can be with his girlfriend more often."
Gu Erhui: “…”
She even acted like a spoiled brat.
"You want me to go to university and go to Kyoto?"
"No, no, no," Zhang Zijun said quickly, "It's so hard to get into college! Erhui," Zhang Zijun shook Gu Erhui's hand and said, "Let's get married."
Gu Erhui: “…”
What a whim! Also, how could you bring up the idea of marriage so easily?
"Do you want to live in an apartment or a yard? I'll clean it up when I get back." Zhang Zijun said again.
Gu Erhui no longer cared about being shy and asked, "How old am I this year?"
Zhang Zijun collapsed. "Even if I'm not old enough, I can still find a way."
The legal marriage age for women is 20, and Gu Erhui is 19 this year.
Gu Erhui pinched his fingers and whispered, "We have to think long-term. Not to mention that I'm not old enough to get married, we can't get married in our current situation. Our stores are in Lizhou, and your company is in Kyoto. Even if we get married... won't we still be unable to be together?"
Zhang Zijun leaned back in his chair without saying anything. Gu Erhui continued, "Wait another year or two, and maybe my supermarket will be able to open in Kyoto."
Zhang Zijun's eyes suddenly lit up, "Are you serious?"
Seeing that he was in high spirits, Gu Erhui laughed and said, "I have this plan."
"Okay," Zhang Zijun moved a little closer to Gu Erhui and said, "My dad will probably be transferred back to Kyoto in the next two years, and he'll definitely live in the government compound. We can live with him, or not. I have a house in the staff compound. Whether you want to live in the building or the courtyard, I'll go back and clean it up."
"Let's talk about this later. Isn't it better to clean up the house?" Gu Erhui said softly, "Your company has just started, and your career is the most important thing now."
After discussing marriage for a while, Gu Erhui no longer felt embarrassed. Since they were dating, she naturally thought about getting married, but even without considering their age, they were not yet at the stage of getting married.
She had never been to Kyoto and had never been in contact with Zhang Zijun's circle, so she didn't know what he was like in Kyoto. Dating is one thing, getting married is another.
"Then let's go to the movies together tonight?" Zhang Zijun felt hopeful and no longer envied Ye Chi. Besides, Gu Yimin would have to go to college for four years, so it was uncertain who would get married first.
"good."
: Many people say that Xiao Si and San Jing have too few roles. This is mainly because they are both young. When they grow up, they will have the main roles.
Have you noticed that the time progress has been very fast in these chapters? I am trying hard to make Xiaosi, Sanjing and the others grow up.
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