This news struck Qin Huairu like a bolt from the blue, leaving her completely bewildered.
In desperation, she sold everything she owned, including the only valuable thing in the house—her sewing machine—and begged and pleaded with everyone she could. In the end, she had no choice but to grit her teeth and agree to let Banggeng live with Yi Zhonghai in his old age, and she borrowed a sum of money from him.
In addition, people took it into consideration that she was a widow who had to support her mother-in-law and children, so they handled the matter accordingly.
So forget about investing, even if a Korean guy wanted to marry into another family, nobody would want him...
Banggeng had no choice but to say something nice to Liu Guangfu against his will: "Brother Guangfu, you see, we had a great working relationship back then, and you know my business acumen. I can't find anything to do now, could you please take care of me in the future?"
Liu Guangfu looked Bang Geng up and down, and his contempt for him grew even stronger.
What did he take this for? Just kids playing house.
This is rebar, a hot commodity, in short supply. It's a seller's market, and there are plenty of people begging and pleading, pulling strings and using back channels to try and get it from Director Lan.
As long as his father can get the goods from Director Lan, he can make money by reselling them.
Did you think it would be like those years, like rats crossing the street, sneaking around buying low and selling high?
So Liu Guangfu impatiently pushed Banggeng away: "Your brain is rotten, you can't keep up with the times, you should go back and watch more TV."
Watching Liu Guangfu's retreating figure, Banggeng dug his nails into his palms.
He secretly vowed: Liu Guangtian, Liu Guangfu, and also Fatty, Sha Zhu, Xu Damao...
You all just wait! One day, I, Bang Geng, will rise above others, make big money, and trample you all under my feet;
Fortune changes every thirty years, so never underestimate a young person's potential!
The more arrogant Liu Guangfu was in front of Bang Geng, the more painful the slap in the face he received when he got home.
"Dad, what did you say? You're quitting? How can you quit! Hey, are you getting senile? This is a chance to make a fortune!"
Liu Guangfu's words really struck a chord with Liu Guangtian...
Why did those two brothers come back? It's because Liu Haizhong took the initiative to find them and told them that he had figured out a way to make money and planned to get Xu Damao to work with him.
When Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu heard that their father actually wanted to deal in rebar, they knew how scarce that stuff was, so they rushed home to help him.
These days, Liu Haizhong has discussed everything with them. Once they make money, they will clean up the two small rooms, hire a nanny, and install a telephone in the house.
Then, like Xu Damao and Fatty, I'll buy a color television.
But before the dream was even finished, a bucket of cold water was poured over his head.
Xu Damao has actually disappeared? We can't find him anywhere. At this moment, Liu Haizhong looks just like the boy who was waiting for the movie to be shown back then.
Leaving aside how furious Liu Haizhong's family was, let's just talk about Bang Geng. After his hysterical outburst, his stomach started growling loudly with hunger.
It's been almost a month since I've eaten meat. What kind of life is this?
He was like this before he went to the countryside, and he's still like this now that reform and opening up have started!
Bang Geng doesn't want to stay in this house for even a minute longer!
Just as I was wondering where to get a free meal, I saw Huaihua carrying the same canvas bag that Qin Huairu used to carry, looking exhausted as she came home.
Banggeng perked up and quickly went over: "Do you have any money?"
Huaihua looked wary: "What are you doing?"
"Lend me some money, I need to get something done!"
Huaihua was speechless. Didn't he feel ashamed at all?
The older brother asked his youngest sister for money, and when he couldn't get it, he stole it. He was utterly shameless...
Just last time, Huaihua had just received her salary, and before she could even enjoy the money, Qin Huairu asked her for more and discovered that 10 yuan was missing.
That's 10 yuan!
The mother and daughter went to look for Banggeng, but he was no longer in the yard; they didn't know where he had gone to enjoy a good meal.
Huaihua said irritably, "No!" and walked into the yard.
Banggeng followed behind, pleading and begging: "Huaihua, please help me this once. I really have something to do. I've arranged to meet a friend to discuss something. He has connections and can help me get rich."
Huaihua interrupted him impatiently: "Save your breath! You're not destined to get rich, stop having unrealistic dreams all day!"
Huaihua really didn't want to say another word to him and went into the yard without looking back.
Banggeng kicked the courtyard wall twice in anger, but Xiaodang and Xiaodang ignored him; Huaihua and Huaihua now also despise him. They're all ungrateful wretches! Have they forgotten how he treated them when they were little?
Huaihua walked dejectedly into the yard alone. When she was almost home, she suddenly didn't want to go inside anymore.
She increasingly disliked seeing Qin Huairu's face. All she did was exploit her, constantly talking about making money and supporting the family…
The first thing they say is, "You've taken over Mom's job, and the whole family is counting on you." Do they really think she cares about this lousy job?
Look at the kind of life Xiao Dang is living! And look at her! Huaihua dares to say that if she goes to find Xiao Dang, she definitely won't stand by and watch her die!
If it weren't for this family burdening her, would she have to deal with a broken bed all day long, getting covered in dust and dirt every day?
As for Bang Geng, he hadn't gotten the money and had no coins in his pocket, so he had no choice but to go out for a walk.
As we wandered around, we came to Jinyu Hutong.
The Red Star Cinema is still thriving; they show more than just movies now. Wasn't there a youth sports school there before? It's closed down now and turned into a dance hall. And that old church place has also been converted into a video arcade.
Dancing costs 30 cents, watching videos costs 20 cents—these are the most fashionable pastimes these days, but unfortunately, even he can't afford them, just like Bang Geng.
Just as he was hesitating, he suddenly heard someone call out to him from behind: "Bang Geng?"
Turning around suddenly, he realized he recognized the man; he had followed Yang Weimin back then, just as a lackey, and now he had actually made something of himself!
This guy, Gangzi, was wearing a jacket, a gold chain, and his pager was practically tucked into the middle of his belt, as if he wanted everyone to see it. It was an eyesore...
He even brought two subordinates with him. Pointing at the stick, he said, "Call him Brother Jia."
The two young men called out, "Brother Jia."
In the old days, if someone called you "brother," wouldn't you immediately take out cigarettes and offer them to them?
Cigarette butts are considered low-class, but these days, where can you find cigarettes in a hot pot restaurant?
Gangzi immediately understood what was going on; it goes without saying that he wasn't doing well, judging by his pathetic appearance.
Gangzi hurriedly and enthusiastically said to Banggeng, "Come dance? Have you eaten yet? If not, come with me to Wangfujing to grab a bite?"
Bang Geng's face turned pale and then red, and he didn't even know how he ended up leaving with them.
The plan was to go to Wangfujing, but somehow we ended up at Bamiantang.
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