Chapter 69: Favorable Treatment
Zhang Jianming also heard that after Gu Ci's biological mother passed away, his biological father remarried soon. His in-laws were worried that he would be wronged by his stepmother, so they took him away.
However, Zhang's mother said that these were all nice words said by Gu Haihua and his wife, and that he was probably not allowed to grow up at home because his stepmother didn't like him.
Of course, Uncle Gu was still thinking about his eldest son, so he specially asked him to bring a lot of food, as well as money and tickets for Gu Ci.
Although he knew that he was betraying Gu Ci, he had no other choice now.
After hearing this, Su Jinxiang was very excited: "His father is the director?"
After that, I will definitely find a way to get Gu Ci to go back. As long as I marry him, I can go back with him.
She had only heard of Shencheng, but it was a big city, and she was very excited just thinking about it.
Although she is just a country girl, she has great ambitions. She is thinking about how to urge Gu Ci's parents to take them back after she marries him.
Secretary Su thought that Gu Ci was indeed good and wanted to find out more about him.
He also asked Zhang Jianming first: "How many brothers do you have in your family?"
Zhang Jianming, who only has one brother and one sister, lied without blinking: "I have two brothers and one sister."
Having many children means a heavy burden and less to share.
Su Jinxiang couldn't wait to ask: "Does Gu Ci have any brothers or sisters?"
Zhang Jianming was honest: "He also has a younger brother and a younger sister."
But he did not say that it was Gu Ci's stepmother's child.
Su Jinxiang was very curious about Shencheng and Gu Ci's family, and kept asking questions.
Zhang Jianming could only cheer himself up to deal with her. He didn't dare to be perfunctory because there was Secretary Su in front of him. It would be bad if he found out.
He finally understood that being with someone who didn't want to socialize was really like living a year in a day.
Luckily, she doesn't have any ideas about me, otherwise I would have to deal with her every day, and I'm afraid I would be driven crazy, right?
After finally arriving at the village, Zhang Jianming politely thanked them and then quickened his pace to leave.
It was too cold outside and difficult to walk, so Gu Ci did not go out. He simply lay in bed and read a book, and chatted with Li Xun, another roommate who did not go home.
Li Xun's home is not far from Shencheng, but in a suburb called Xintang.
Hearing the sound of the door being pushed open, Li Xun, who was closer to the door, went to open it. He was very happy to see that it was Zhang Jianming: "You are back. We were worried that you would not be able to come back because of the heavy snow."
"It's not snowing in Shanghai." Zhang Jianming slept in the middle. He put the two bags on his bed and quickly took off his rain boots. "I didn't expect it to snow so heavily here. I'm freezing to death."
Gu Ci said, "Soak your feet first. I have hot water in the kettle."
Zhang Jianming smiled and said, "Then I won't be polite."
Thermal kettles are not cheap nowadays, so Gu Ci bought one for their room. He usually gives it to them to use. Just remember to fill it with boiling water.
He added: "The big black bag is what your father asked me to bring you."
"It's very heavy. It looks like I prepared a lot of things for you."
"He also asked me to bring you fifty dollars and some bills. I'll keep them close to me and give them to you later."
Then she reminded him, "By the way, there is a letter from your father in the bag."
Gu Ci was a little surprised to hear this, but he quickly understood what they were thinking.
No matter if they were female educated youth or the girls in the village, if they knew that he came from a wealthy family, his parents cared about him, and he was also good-looking, he would definitely become a popular object.
Are they eager to get married as soon as possible?
Gu Ci could imagine that what they brought him this time should be better and more expensive than what they sent him last time.
When he unzipped the bag and looked inside, he saw a letter on the top, about two pounds of milk candy, more than three pounds of hard candy, and even more rare, there were chocolates and a few packs of cigarettes. At the bottom were two cans of milk powder and five cans of meat.
No wonder Zhang Jianming said it sank.
He didn't take out the chocolates, but gave each of them a handful of milk candies and a handful of hard candies, and then threw a pack of cigarettes to Zhang Jianming: "Thank you for your hard work along the way."
The three male educated youth in their room all came from relatively well-off families, but at this moment they all envied Gu Ci: "Your parents are really willing to give."
Gu Ci smiled and didn't refute. In fact, these were most likely given to Gu Haihua by others. After all, he was the director and had good skills.
No matter when, there will always be a gap between the rich and the poor, and it is inevitable to use backdoors.
The male and female educated youth who were outside and had not returned home also knocked on the door: "Is Jianming back?"
Gu Ci put away his bag, and Li Xun hid all the candies that Gu Ci gave him. He also whispered to Zhang Jianming, "Give them yours, and treat them as gifts for your hometown."
Zhang Jianming laughed and scolded him, "You are so generous."
He also grabbed a small half and hid it in his pocket before motioning Li Xun to open the door.
Candy is a good thing. Eat one when you are hungry, or give two when you need help from someone.
After the door was opened, everyone crowded in to ask Zhang Jianming about the situation in Shencheng. Although they knew that the hope of returning was slim, they still hoped that he could bring good news.
Zhang Jianming also took out a pack of peach cakes from his bag and gave cigarettes to the male educated youths: "Take it for yourselves, eat candy and peach cakes."
"Nice smoke, do you have any good news on your return trip?"
After everyone chatted for a while, they dispersed.
Li Xun was also called by several other male educated youth to play cards. Zhang Jianming also hid in bed before reminding Gu Ci: "When I came back, I took Secretary Su's ox cart halfway. On the way, Secretary Su's little daughter kept asking me about you."
"I think she's targeting you, so be careful."
Although Zhang Jianming used Gu Ci as a shield at the time, he didn't really want him to marry Su Jinxiang, and he felt a little guilty.
Gu Ci frowned after hearing this: "Whoever gets targeted by her will be unlucky."
Zhang Jianming couldn't help laughing: "That's not necessarily true. I think Li Xun treats her well."
To be honest, he admired Su Jinxiang, who always greeted the male educated youth with a smile and could talk to anyone.
Unfortunately, Li Xun is of medium height, thin, and has ordinary facial features. No wonder Su Jinxiang didn't miss him.
After hearing this, Gu Ci seemed to be thinking about something and began to read the letter.
The letter was indeed written by Gu Haihua, saying that he brought him some food because he thought of him spending the New Year alone away from home.
It listed in detail two barrels of milk powder, one pound of chocolate, two and a half pounds of toffee, four pounds of hard candy, six packs of cigarettes, five cans of meat, fifty yuan and various receipts.
Finally, he was asked to build good relationships with the educated youth, visit the team leader often, and make himself familiar by just passing him a cigarette, so that people will think of you when good things happen in the future.
Finally, he said that he would remit money to him in three months and would also send him some food.
Gu Ci was now certain that his family wanted him to stay in the countryside forever. They were afraid that he was not attractive enough, so they were willing to send him things and had no intention of refusing to accept the remittance.
This coincides with his opinion.
He now hopes that Chu Hong will also like him, and his biological father and stepmother will definitely give him the money for the marriage generously.
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