Chapter 100 Happiness on the left, retribution on the right
It is hard to predict what will happen many years later; the most important thing is to focus on the present.
After graduating from university, Lin Xiang took a rare break for more than a month. She didn't have to do anything and just waited to report to the National Development Administration in March.
Before graduation, Kyoto University assigns jobs. Students from this prestigious university are naturally sought after by various units. Everyone has a stable job, ranging from municipal employees to teachers.
Each unit will make recruitment decisions based on the students' academic performance, awards, ideological awareness comments provided by the school, and the students' personal wishes.
Lin Xiang applied for the National Development Administration on her own and successfully got this stable job.
Sitting in the office and following routine tasks was a bit boring, but the National Development Administration, which was cooperating with the reform and opening-up policy, was quite interesting, and Lin Xiang was quite satisfied.
This time, Lin Xiang was able to squeeze in, into a system that ordinary people could not get in no matter how hard they tried, and a system that made it difficult to pass the civil service exams in later generations.
In early March, Lin Xiang reported to the National Development Administration and became an ordinary clerk.
It must be said that the Development Administration is always linked to reform and opening up, and its daily work is mostly busy with various economic developments. The private economy is gradually gaining momentum, and foreign capital has frequently tried to enter the Chinese market.
Here, you can get first-hand information.
After working for three months, Lin Xiang became familiar with four colleagues in the office. The colleagues were all older than Lin Xiang, mostly around 40 years old, and they were all easy to get along with, especially the top students from Peking University.
"I said that people who graduated from Peking University are different. Look how meticulous they are in doing things." Sister Hao's daughter will also take the college entrance examination in June this year. She hopes that her child will also be admitted to Peking University. "I hope my daughter can benefit from Xiaolin's fame."
Lin Xiang smiled and said, "Sister Hao, I'm waiting for your daughter to become my junior."
"That's great. If you do pass the exam, I'll give you some candy and send you good wishes."
The work in the office is not heavy. Most of the time, I have to deal with various documents. From time to time, I have to go out to communicate with the Industrial and Commercial Bureau and the Foreign Affairs Bureau. This opportunity to go out is very good. As long as I get my work done, I can basically leave work early.
That day, Lin Xiang went to the State Administration for Industry and Commerce and confirmed the information with the section chief in charge of private business license processing.
Two years ago, the Industry and Commerce Bureau issued the country's first private business license, which provided an official guarantee for small-scale private transactions. In the following two years, individual business owners applied for licenses one after another, and the path was opened from scratch.
Lin Xiang confirmed it with the Industrial and Commercial Bureau and finished work at 3:30 in the afternoon.
She walked slowly towards the Capital Military District, but turned around at the back door of her family compound to pick up her daughter who was studying at the military district primary school.
"Mom!" Little He Lin just turned seven last month. She has become a little slimmer and now is a graceful young girl.
The little girl had two high braids tied on both sides, each with a small red flower made of a scarf. She had red lips and white teeth, and was extremely pretty. She was trotting towards her mother.
"Mom, you got off work so early today!"
"Mom finished work early today. How about you? How was school today?"
"Me too!"
Yesterday, He Guifang learned in advance that her daughter-in-law would leave work early to pick up the children, so she prepared dinner in the family courtyard. When she heard the footsteps of the mother and daughter-in-law going upstairs, she smiled and said, "Xiangxiang and Linlin are back?"
"I'm back, grandma!" He Lin ran to her and asked anxiously, "Grandma, what do you want to eat today?"
Lin Xiang walked behind, wondering how her daughter could run so fast and had so much energy. Perhaps she had inherited her father's abilities perfectly.
There is only one thing: I am really greedy and I worry about eating every day.
In the evening, He Hongyuan, who was seconded to the Capital Military Region, also returned to the family compound. His former white military uniform was replaced by an olive green one. He still looked as handsome as ever, and with the passage of time, he looked more stable.
At the dinner table, little He Lin was the busiest child. He wanted to eat meat and vegetables, and also talk a lot.
This child is a chatterbox and can tell you everything that happened from morning to afternoon at school.
"Today the teacher taught us to read."
"I got 100 points in arithmetic."
"My classmate Xiao Pang had to pull my hair during class... He was so mean."
He Hongyuan frowned when he heard this: "Xiao Pang is the grandson of Teacher Yang? So naughty? I have to talk to Teacher Yang tomorrow."
He Hongyuan may not care about his own affairs, but he can't bear to see his daughter suffer any injustice.
Lin Xiang had heard all about this on the way to pick up her daughter, and reminded her husband: "Don't say it anymore, let's buy some candy and go visit and comfort her."
He Hongyuan was shocked: "...? His grandson pulled our daughter's hair, and we still have to comfort him?"
Before Lin Xiang could respond, He Lin raised her head proudly: "He pulled my hair, so I turned around and punched him, knocking out his front teeth. He cried so loudly."
He Guifang was shocked: "Linlin is so strong!"
He Hongyuan was stunned for a second, then a look of relief appeared on his face: "She is worthy of being my daughter!"
Lin Xiang:?
After dinner, Lin Xiang talked to her girlfriend: "He was wrong to pull your hair. But you are so strong that it is not good to knock out someone's front teeth. Front teeth are very important to a child."
Little He Lin argued: "But he pulled my hair."
"Then next time someone pulls your hair or pushes you, will you punch them again?"
"Of course!" He Lin clenched her fists, "My dad taught me."
When He Lin was two or three years old, she started practicing martial arts with her father. When she was little, she was just playing around, but when she got older, she actually became quite good at it. In addition, she was naturally strong and had a unique posture.
He Hongyuan passed by holding a teacup and said, "I'll beat him up if I can. Whoever made him provoke us first, then knocking out a front tooth is the lightest punishment."
He Lin nodded like a little chicken pecking at rice: "That's right!"
Lin Xiang was speechless. When her daughter went out to play with the neighbor's children, she could not help but scold her husband: "Aren't you worried that she will use violence in the future? If you don't teach her well when she is young, what will you do if she causes big trouble in the future?"
He Hongyuan had a very strict filter for his daughter: "How could that be possible? Anyway, Linlin cannot be bullied. Whoever bullies her is asking for trouble."
"This time he knocked out the front teeth, what if he hits the eyes next time? Or if he accidentally hits other important parts of the body?" Lin Xiang knew that He Hongyuan had been wild since he was a child and had a big heart.
He Hongyuan was embarrassed and was scolded by his wife. He gave his daughter-in-law a look that said "you're superior".
Little He Lin just got home. When she received her father's gaze, she immediately gave him a look back - You go ahead!
Finally, He Lin and her mother made three rules: "Don't hit anyone casually. If you encounter a naughty classmate, you can stop him from being naughty, or you can talk to him about it, or report it to the teacher. Otherwise, go home and tell your family, and the teacher or we will all support you."
The seven-year-old girl didn't know when to hit someone, so she asked, "Then when can I hit someone?"
"Some people are extremely bad, and when you feel in danger, you can't wait for your teacher or your parents and grandmother to support you." Lin Xiang would naturally not let the girl lose her ability to protect herself. "Like what your mother always taught you, if you encounter a stranger who wants to kidnap a child, he is a bad person. You don't need to wait for adults to make the decision. You must fight him, otherwise you will be in danger. Do you understand?"
Little He Lin nodded: "I think I understand."
Lin Xiang touched the girl's head and said, "Okay, our Linlin is the best."
Because the front teeth of Teacher Yang's eldest grandson were knocked out, He Hongyuan and Lin Xiang still took their children to visit and bought some shaqima as a token of consolation. After all, it was just a minor quarrel between children, and neither of the parents took it seriously. They gave each other a lecture and did not take it seriously.
Lin Xiang asked her daughter to apologize to the other person for knocking out his front teeth.
Xiaopang also apologized for pulling He Lin's hair.
Finally, the two kids sat on the steps and ate shaqima together. The fat kid said happily, "He Lin, I'm not mad at you anymore. Look how generous I am. Your parents bought me shaqima, and I shared it with you."
He Lin: "Your front teeth have all fallen out. If you can't finish the food, I'll help you."
The fat boy opened his mouth and let out a breath: "..."
I want to cry.
As soon as this incident happened, He Lin's fighting ability spread throughout the compound.
From the age of eight or nine to the youngest who can just walk, all children of this age know that there is a master in the compound who can knock out people's front teeth with one punch.
Suddenly, little He Lin became the big sister, very impressive.
——
Lin Xiang's work at the National Development Administration was stable and smooth. Now it was the fourth year of reform and opening up. There were many street vendors selling a wide variety of goods, which greatly enriched the lives of ordinary people.
After all, you don’t need a ticket to buy things at street stalls, so it’s not bad even if it’s a bit expensive.
However, during this period, many people still had prejudices against private transactions, especially those who had stable jobs. They always felt that those transactions were not decent and that it was embarrassing to see people shouting on the street in the wind and sun.
Some people want a decent job, some people want to make money, it's their choice.
Among them, major food factories and soft drink factories have developed rapidly.
As people's wallets become fatter, their demand for various daily necessities is gradually increasing, and they are more willing to spend money to buy various products that can improve their lives.
The various canned seafood sauces produced by Factory 1 are very popular, while the soda produced by Factory 2 is very popular among people of all ages and has gained great fame.
Lin Xiang was in the capital and was well-informed, especially since he was working at the National Development Administration. During lunch time, he overheard his colleagues chatting and learned that after newspapers in Shanghai began charging for advertising, newspapers in Beijing also followed suit.
"I heard that the Beijing Daily has already started."
"You're still spending money on advertising? Isn't that petty bourgeois?"
"What do you mean by petty bourgeoisie? There are so many private traders out there now. Who cares? As long as people can make money, that's fine."
Lin Xiang knew that these "old men" in the system were more informed, so after asking around and understanding the situation, he immediately called Director Zhao.
"I heard that the advertisement costs 1,500 yuan a day. Although the price is high, the Jingshi Daily has a large circulation of 100,000 copies a day. If these 100,000 copies are sold, more than 100,000 people will see the 119 coconut juice in the advertisement."
When Zhao Jianjun heard that it cost 1,500 yuan to place a daily newspaper advertisement, his eyelids twitched and he felt heartbroken!
That’s 1500!
But after Lin Xiang said that, he quickly realized that it made sense.
"Director, I suggest that we put up more ads. In the future, there will be more people doing business, and the competition will be even greater when private businesses emerge. These advertising expenses are necessary. Good wine needs to be advertised in a remote alley."
"OK!"
A week later, Zhao Jianjun rushed to the capital, firstly to check the supply of coconut juice and get some sales feedback, and secondly to spend money on advertising.
It was Sunday, and Lin Xiang was taking a break. She met Zhao Jianjun with a newspaper in her hand.
"Director, take a look. This is the first advertisement in the Beijing Daily. It's the advertisement for the Yinle brand radio factory. It ran for a week and caused quite a stir."
Zhao Jianjun calculated the amount. Oh my god, that's 10,000 yuan! It's really a big sum!
The two of them went to the Beijing Daily. On the way, Lin Xiang talked about the advertisement: "This is a new factory, privately owned. They are willing to spend money on advertising. The radio is of good quality. It has been selling very well in Beijing in the past two years."
"With so much money spent, how can it not be prosperous?" Zhao Jianjun was carrying a briefcase, which was filled with 4,500 yuan and was heavy.
"Hello, comrade. We would like to ask about the newspaper advertisement." Lin Xiang knew that Zhao Jianjun was not familiar with Beijing, so she simply brought him here.
"Wait a minute, I'll call the person in charge over for you." The newspaper editor turned around and shouted, "Xiao Su, someone wants to place an advertisement."
Not long after he finished speaking, Lin Xiang saw a slim and pretty young girl coming out of the office.
At this time, she was still pregnant with a big belly, as if she was several months pregnant.
"Hello, comrades. I am Su Yin, the editor of Jingshi Daily, and I am in charge of newspaper advertisements." Su Yin invited the two to sit down and briefly introduced the Jingshi Daily's newspaper advertisement rules.
The Beijing Daily recently revamped its design and created a new section dedicated to paid advertising. In the beginning, many people were dissatisfied and many were on the sidelines, with few willing to give it a try.
However, the Inle brand radio got off to a good start and attracted attention. In the past few days, more and more manufacturers have come to consult about this matter.
However, other state-owned factories were cautious and asked detailed and repeated questions. They also had to hold meetings to discuss, write reports, and wait for approval procedures. However, some private factories were straightforward.
Lin Xiang said differently: "We have a general idea of the method. If we place an ad for three consecutive days, can we get a discount?"
Su Yin was stunned. She didn't expect that this woman would think of discounts for large quantities. After all, her husband Gu Cheng'an's radio factory had discounts, 7 days of advertising, 1,200 per day.
"Sure, if you use more days, you can get a discount. Plus, our newspaper has just started charging for advertising space, so it's not bad to get a head start. 1,200 a day is fine."
Zhao Jianjun was originally worried about the 1500 yuan, which was too expensive. But when he heard that he could save 300 yuan a day, he immediately slammed his briefcase on the table and zipped it up, revealing bundles of red balls. "Then let's buy three days of advertising!"
Su Yin: “…”
It's so crisp and neat, and even has a hint of nouveau riche quality.
The process of signing the advertising contract went very smoothly and both parties were very satisfied. The deposit was 1,000 yuan, and the balance of 866 yuan was settled after the advertisement was published in the newspaper every day.
While Zhao Jianjun was signing, he even said to Lin Xiang excitedly: "Xiao Lin, then you guys from Peking University can also advertise in newspapers in the future. Oh, no, Peking University doesn't need to spend money on advertising."
Lin Xiang smiled, but before she could reply, she heard the editor Su Yin beside her say excitedly, "Comrade Lin, are you a student at Peking University?"
"I have graduated. I am from the 77th class."
Su Yin smiled: "Me too!"
Unexpectedly, the two were actually alumni, both were students of the 77th class of Peking University, one was in the Chinese Department and the other in the Economics and Trade Department, which was also a fate.
Before leaving, Su Yin smiled and said enthusiastically: "Don't worry, I will think about the advertising slogan carefully and put my heart into it."
Lin Xiang was indeed relieved, as she was a talented lady from the Chinese Department of Peking University: "Then I'll trouble you. I have every confidence in the quality of the Chinese Department of our school!"
The advertisement for 119 Coconut Juice was successfully published in the Beijing Daily for three consecutive days, which really added a lot of popularity to the already well-known brand.
Although people nowadays are rarely exposed to advertisements and have only a vague understanding of this, the advertising effect is obvious, and the supply of 119 in the capital has increased significantly.
At the end of the year, according to data reports from the State Administration for Industry and Commerce and the Grain and Oil Corporation, the soda sales volume of Factory 119 had jumped to the top eight among major soda factories in the country, achieving a huge leap in the shortest time.
Advertisements gradually began to appear in major newspapers, and two months later, sponsored soda appeared on the first National Spring Festival Gala in 1983.
After Zhao Jianjun placed a newspaper advertisement on Lin Xiang's advice, he unexpectedly drew the analogy and set his sights on sponsoring the Spring Festival Gala.
He has always been a person who can chat with anyone. When he was soliciting sales feedback from various places, he heard people casually mention that there would be a Spring Festival Gala this year. There would be performances on the stage, and many round tables would be placed under the stage. The audience would be invited to sit and watch, and soda would be placed on the tables.
Ordered Arctic Ocean soda!
Zhao Jianjun knew the advertising effect, so how could he miss this opportunity? He would be able to see soda on TV, how cool! By passing cigarettes and making friends, he became acquainted with the security guard at the CCTV gate, and then with the cleaning lady. Soon, he surrounded the Spring Festival Gala production team from the security guards and cleaners, and got to know everyone he met. In the name of free sponsorship, he won the right to supply soda at the Spring Festival Gala.
It is placed side by side with Arctic Ocean Soda and placed crosswise.
Lin Xiang was also shocked when she learned about this. He is worthy of being Director Zhao!
On New Year's Eve, those who have bought a television will be waiting early in the morning. Usually the whole family will welcome a house full of people, all of whom come to watch the show if they don't have a television at home.
Lin Xiang's house was also full of people, and many neighbors came to join in the fun. After the New Year's Eve dinner, everyone brought melon seeds, peanuts, candies, and cakes, looking forward to the unprecedented Spring Festival Gala.
On TV, singing programs, crosstalk, and sketches are played one after another, making people intoxicated. There has been a lack of rich and colorful entertainment activities for many years. Who would not be excited and shocked at this moment!
Little He Lin sat next to her mother and grandmother, watching the Spring Festival Gala intently. When she saw the camera scanning the audience, she pointed excitedly: "Mom, it's 119 coconut juice!"
"Yes!" Lin Xiang felt proud. The 119 Coconut Juice that she and her colleagues founded was really successful and was performed on the Spring Festival Gala!
At this moment, on Langhua Island, thousands of miles away, workers from the 119 Food Factory gathered in the factory area, squatting in front of the only TV in the factory. Many of them rushed over after eating the New Year’s Eve dinner at home, ready to watch the embarrassing moment that Director Zhao mentioned.
Many workers from Factory 2 came, and there were also many from Factory 1 who wanted to join in the fun. Everyone was a little hesitant.
"Director Zhao, did your coconut juice company really go to the Spring Festival Gala? You're not just bragging, are you?"
"That's a big show for the whole country!"
"How can we get up there?"
Zhao Jianjun looked proud and said, "Just wait and see!"
He looked around in the crowd and found Secretary Tang who was looking around. He pointed at him and said, "Old Tang, keep your eyes open!"
Sneaky Secretary Tang: "..."
You can see me even when I'm hiding in a crowd???
When the Spring Festival Gala started, the camera switched and the workers at Factory 119 actually saw their own coconut juice!!!
There was a burst of cheers from the crowd.
Everybody was so excited as if it was a matter of honor for their family, and it was very lively for a while.
In the next two to three years, 119 developed rapidly, with excellent quality, continuous technological innovation, and being at the forefront of the development of the times. It deepened various advertising effects and became the second largest soft drink factory in the country with very impressive sales.
Yu Beibingyang Soda has become two equally famous soda brands, one in the south and one in the north.
Coca-Cola and Pepsi, which have slowly entered the Chinese market, are still slowly pushing forward their plans to build factories in China and selling their products overseas in small quantities after experiencing multiple rounds of boycotts of foreign investment.
It’s just because of their special status that they don’t dare to promote the sale in a big way.
With these low-profile deployments time and time again, there is currently no threat to domestically produced soft drinks.
But Lin Xiang knew that everything was temporary. When the situation eased and society became more open, it would be time for the two giants to take action.
It was also in this year that Lin Xiang heard in the Development Bureau office that a relative of a colleague was going to sell his house.
After the reform and opening up, the economy developed, society became more open, and the enthusiasm for going abroad gradually emerged.
Sister Hao's relatives wanted to sell the house and go abroad to immigrate.
Lin Xiang knew that in this era, many Chinese people had deep filters for foreign countries and were eager to immigrate. She simply asked about the price and address, her eyes slightly shining.
——"Buy a house?"
Neither He Guifang nor He Hongyuan had ever considered this matter.
After all, He Hongyuan was a senior military officer, and he had military-allocated houses wherever he went, so it was no problem for his family of three to live there.
Lin Xiang was originally eligible to apply for a separate housing unit, but since she lived here, she did not apply.
With a military officer at home and a stable job, one does not need to worry about housing.
He Guifang was curious: "Why are we buying a house?"
"Mom, you can go and live there. If you can't live there, you can just leave it there. Maybe it will appreciate in value in the future." Lin Xiang found out that the house owner was selling a courtyard house. The important thing was that the property rights were clear and there were no tenants who couldn't leave. Moreover, the location was excellent and it was a school district house. The house prices in 1985 were nothing compared to those in later times.
A 200-square-meter courtyard house with two entrances is sold for 6,800, a huge profit!
He Guifang didn't understand this and asked, "How much is it?"
"6800."
"Hiss!" He Guifang had never spent so much money in her life! When she worked in the countryside before, she could only earn 10 to 20 yuan a year from work points. Later, she started making clothes and could earn more than 20 yuan a month, which made her very satisfied.
Spending 6800 to buy a house is horrible.
Lin Xiang couldn't help laughing when she heard her mother-in-law gasp. It was normal for an old lady to be so shocked. After all, not many people would spend a lot of money to buy a house at this time.
"Do you really want to buy it?" He Hongyuan spoke after a moment of silence.
Lin Xiang nodded. She couldn't tell her family that a courtyard house like this in the capital would easily be worth hundreds of millions in the future. Buying it now would be a huge profit!
But for the husband and mother-in-law who had no idea about future developments, spending most of the family savings was indeed a difficult decision.
She decided to persuade him again, but before she could even open her mouth, she heard her husband say, "Okay, you decide. Anyway, we have enough money at home, and it's good to put it in the bank and turn it into a courtyard house."
Lin Xiang didn't expect her husband to agree so easily, and she was ready to persuade him for a while.
I turned to look at my mother-in-law, who waved her hands and said, "I have no objection. Although I don't understand, Xiangxiang is a college student and must know more than me. I'll listen to you."
The family meeting ended and the three reached a consensus - buy a house!
only...
Another person raised his hand and expressed his opinion!
"Mom, what about me?" Ten-year-old He Lin raised her hand, puzzled and dissatisfied, "Why don't you ask for my opinion?"
Lin Xiang smiled and looked at her husband: "Yes, we still need to ask our little princess for her opinion. Does Linlin agree to buy a house?"
"I agree!" Although I didn't understand it, everyone had expressed their opinions, so I had to express my opinion as well.
A family of four went to the courtyard house to bargain and finally sold it for 6,666 yuan.
The owner of the house was eager to emigrate abroad, so he sold the courtyard house for money, gave them some antique furniture as a gift, and left quickly.
Looking at the huge courtyard, the blue brick walls, glazed tiles, and vermilion lacquered red doors are majestic, and the screen wall gallery is vivid and elegant.
He Guifang was among them and could not help but get excited: "This couldn't have been where some prince lived before, right? Oh, look at me, I'm being feudal again, destroying the four olds!"
Lin Xiang comforted her mother-in-law: "Mom, it's okay. That happened many years ago. Don't worry about it now."
It was also the first time for He Hongyuan to walk into a courtyard house. Although the amount of 6,666 was astonishing, his wife liked it, so he bought it. The monthly salary of both of them was considerable, and it would not affect their lives.
He Lin was the most excited one in the family, running around in the yard like a child.
After buying the courtyard house, the family was not in a hurry to move in. After all, He Hongyuan was in the military area and He Lin was also studying in a primary school in the military area. They would occasionally come and stay there on weekends, just to relax and enjoy the novelty.
However, just as I was preparing to go through the moving ceremony and have a meal to celebrate at my new home, an acquaintance happened to come to the capital!
Starting this year, the national army began a massive reduction of millions of troops to optimize the troop structure. Many older leaders took the initiative to retire, and many of them are included in the long list of soldiers.
Zhou Shenghuai also took the lead in applying for discharge from the military, leaving the front line and preparing to spend his retirement with his wife Feng Liyi. Now that he has more time, he wants to visit the capital.
The first stop was to visit He Guifang and her family.
The old acquaintances were particularly happy to meet each other. He Guifang and Feng Li held hands and chatted about family matters, with wrinkles on the backs of their hands. They talked about their respective lives, and most of them expressed their gratitude for the blessings of their children and grandchildren.
"It's good that Hongyuan and Xiangxiang are like this now. They are living in harmony and have good work. Once Linlin grows up, life will be even better." He Guifang is now very content. She has everything she needs.
Feng Li also meant this: "Who says it's not true? Yuezhu and Jianming are the same. I came out with Lao Zhou this time just to relax and then go back to help take care of the kids. Don't tell me, I miss my grandchildren every time I come out."
"Of course not. Who cares so much about their children? They care about their grandchildren."
Zhou Shenghuai walked around the courtyard. He was surprised and puzzled to find that his nephew's family had bought such a large courtyard.
But since it was not my business, I didn't say anything.
Looking at the yard filled with sunshine, the vines and branches were tender and crisp, and the little girl He Lin was jumping around, looking for her father to play with the rope.
The guy who used to be such a troublemaker is now able to play games with little girls.
Time can really change a person.
He thought of the plight of his second brother's family and was about to say something, but swallowed it back and gave up.
After staying here for a day, Zhou Shenghuai and Feng Li had to visit their second sister-in-law's family out of courtesy and moral obligation.
But there seemed to be no life in this family. The house that Wei Guangrong got after retirement was dirty and messy, with beer bottles everywhere, tilted here and there. It was extremely unkempt.
Wei Minhui was busy cleaning up and greeted the two of them with a shy look on her face.
Zhou Shenghuai was about to sit down on the sofa, but he bumped into something moving and found that there was someone lying on the sofa. He smelled alcohol and it turned out to be the drunk Zhou Hongfei!
The second brother Zhou Shengqiang came back half an hour later. He was also going to retire and step down from the position of head of the Northwest Military Region. Thanks to his and his father-in-law's background, he had a good place to go after retiring from the army. He went to the capital and got a position, which was very glorious.
However, no matter how glorious one is, one will still be mad at seeing one's own son drunk every day.
Zhou Hongfei was imprisoned for several months. After he was released, he fell in love with alcohol and was drunk all day long. No matter what anyone said, it was useless.
The year before last, his grandmother passed away. This year, his grandmother's health has been getting worse day by day. She has difficulty speaking and no one can take care of him.
Only Zhou Shengqiang, who had just been discharged from the military, came to the capital to handle his demobilization. He was furious: "I was not here before. I will settle down soon and see how you can drink! Wei Minhui, how can you be a mother and let him drink? He gets drunk every day, aren't you afraid that he will drink himself to death?"
Wei Minhui had a worried look on her face. In recent years, she had been faced with the stalemate between her father and her husband, and the confrontation between her son and her husband. She was caught in a dilemma and could not persuade anyone or control anyone.
"Shengqiang, I also tried to persuade him, but Hongfei didn't listen to me."
"Don't listen?" Zhou Sheng said, trying to hold back his anger. He would definitely discipline his son severely when he lived in the capital. "I'll beat him until he listens."
"Zhou Shengqiang, what right do you have to hit me?" The drunk Zhou Hongfei stood up angrily, pointed at his father, and cursed incoherently, "Are you still my father? You didn't care when I was in jail, and you just watched me get arrested. What qualifications do you have to control me now? I don't want you to control me!"
"Who are you talking to about me!" Zhou Shengqiang was so angry that he was gasping for breath.
Zhou Shenghuai and Feng Li never imagined that they would accidentally enter a battlefield while paying a courtesy visit to their brother's family.
"Second brother, Hongfei, both of you should calm down and talk less." Zhou Shenghuai advised.
"What is it none of your business?" Zhou Hongfei's eyes were red and he felt dizzy after a hangover. He struggled to get up, pushed away his father who was blocking the door, and stumbled out.
"Hongfei!" Wei Minhui wanted to find her son back, but was frightened by Zhou Shengqiang's roar.
"Why are you looking for him?" Zhou Shengqiang was so angry that he had a headache and could hardly breathe. "Let him go and die outside!"
Downstairs of the officers' retirement home, there was the sound of an engine starting up, and a jeep drove out slowly and disappeared in an instant.
......
Lin Xiang works at the National Development Administration. When she was bored, she heard shocking news from a colleague.
"Did you hear that someone crashed his car into a bridge pier yesterday? The car caught fire."
"Ah? What happened to him?" Lin Xiang was shocked. This was too scary. She had been thinking about when she could buy a car.
Traffic laws must be obeyed. If you drive illegally, your loved ones will cry.
"I don't know."
When she got home, Lin Xiang saw Aunt Feng chatting with her mother-in-law. She thought they were chatting and laughing, but she found them looking serious.
"Xiangxiang, do you know? Something happened!" Times have changed. He Guifang is not the kind of person who holds grudges. Now when she heard the news, she could only sigh.
"Who's in trouble?"
Feng Li spoke up: "Yesterday Zhou Hongfei got angry and drove his father's car drunk, and crashed into a bridge pier. The car caught fire, and the man was sent for rescue, but he was said to have a pierced leg and was stuck for a long time, and he might not be able to stand up again.
Zhou... Shenghuai's second brother was so angry when he heard about this that he fainted. He finally woke up, but at that time an investigation team came to their house and said that they found out that Shenghuai's second brother had used his connections to do a lot of bad things many years ago, and they wanted to question him. He was shocked by the two shocks at once and had a stroke and was sent to the hospital.
Sheng Huai said that his second brother might have been found to have a bad record, and his plan to transfer to the Capital Development Bureau would be cancelled. Wei Minhui was in the hospital, watching her son who was paralyzed on one side and her husband who had suffered a stroke. She cried and kept saying that it might be retribution.