Chapter 43 I Recommend Someone
"Go here." Shi Zhenglin got in the car and texted Xiao He the hotel address. On the way, Shi's father called. "It should be eight or nine o'clock this evening over there, right? Why aren't you home yet?" "Something's going on." "Has anything changed at work?" "No." "Shi Shi just called and told me you'd be home with her every day. Did you quit?" After leaving Longwei Hejia's house that morning, he asked Xiao He to take Shi Shi home while he went back to the company. Shi Shi clamored to be with him, and he coaxed her into waiting a while, saying he'd be home with her every day and take her everywhere. Shi's father had just video-called Shi Shi and asked about their son. Shi Shi told him that he would be home with her every day. "To coax her." He didn't tell Shi's father the truth. If he had told him, he would only persuade him and Shi Shi to go through the paperwork and go there. There was no other solution, and his ears were numb from hearing it. Even if he didn't tell the truth, he would still be persuaded. Shi's father knew his situation and figured he was going to quit. "Have the real estate agent handle those two properties. Your mom and I can go back and sign the contracts." When Shi's parents immigrated a few years ago, they said they would give their properties to Shi Shi. Li Yasong had previously said he was selling them, but they disagreed. They had never been optimistic about Li Yasong. "No time." "Not having time is a big problem, a big mistake. Shi Shi needs the outdoors, needs sunshine. I asked you to get her some outdoor sports, but have you done anything? Kids here all play sports and go outdoors, and you're supposed to help her develop a hobby. When we were back, we saw she had no hobbies at all. That's a problem. A child at an age when her thirst for knowledge is strongest, being raised like this. How can you educate her properly with a nanny accompanying her all day? Everything in her head will be the nanny's. You should take action. Deal with the house first, bring her here. We can help you educate her, and you can help your brother. You'll have both ends covered. You, a man, can't just quit your job and stay home to raise a child." Shi's father, a highly educated medical professor, couldn't accept his son not working, nor could he accept his granddaughter not receiving a good education. To him, Shi Zhenglin's career was disposable, forever inferior to his eldest son. The eldest son was truly accomplished, worthy of the family's support. He believed that being too busy with work to care for the children was wrong, and staying home without work to take care of the children was even more wrong. If he couldn't manage both, helping his brother was the best solution. "You're across the Pacific Ocean, so don't even think about getting involved. I've got my own arrangements." The car arrived at the hotel, and he hurried to the restaurant and bar. Entering the restaurant and reaching the front desk, a man stood up and waved at him. The man was Qi Hui. After yesterday's phone call, Qi Hui had sensed something was wrong and had called...
"Go here." Shi Zhenglin got in the car and sent Xiao He the hotel address.
On the way, Shi's father called and said, "It should be around eight or nine in the evening over there. Why haven't you come home yet?"
"Something's going on."
"Has there been any changes at work?"
"No."
"Shi Shi just called me and told me that you would be at home with her every day. Did you resign?"
After leaving Longwei's home in the morning, he asked Xiao He to take Shi Shi home while he went back to the company. Shi Shi insisted on going with him, and he coaxed her into waiting for a while, saying that he would be at home with her every day and take her out to play. Shi's father had just video-called Shi Shi and asked about his son. Shi Shi told him that her father would be at home with her every day in the future.
"To comfort her."
He didn't tell the truth to Shi's father. He said that he would only persuade him and Shi Shi to go there to complete the paperwork. There was no other plan. His ears were numb from hearing it.
He would inevitably be persuaded if he didn't tell the truth. Shi's father, having anticipated his situation, assumed he was going to resign.
"You can ask the real estate agent to handle those two apartments. Your mother and I can go back and sign the documents."
When Shi's parents were applying for immigration a few years ago, they said they would give their property to Shi Shi. Li Yasong had previously said he was selling it, but they disagreed. They had never been optimistic about Li Yasong.
"No time."
"Not having time is a big problem, a big mistake. Shi Shi needs the outdoors, needs to get some sunshine. I asked you to get her some outdoor sports, but did you do it? All the kids here play sports and go outdoors, and you wanted to help her develop a hobby. When we went back, we saw that she had no hobbies at all. This is a problem. A child is at an age when she has the strongest desire to explore and learn, and she is being educated like this. Can you educate her well by relying on a nanny to accompany her all day? Everything in her head will be the nanny's head. You should take action. Deal with the house first, bring her here, we can help you educate her, and you can help your brother, so you can take care of both ends. You, as a man, can't just quit your job and stay at home to take care of the children."
Mr. Shi, a highly educated medical professor, could not accept that his son did not work, nor could he accept that his granddaughter did not receive a good education.
In his eyes, Shi Zhenglin's career could be abandoned at any time, and would never be as important as his eldest son. His eldest son was the truly accomplished and worthy of the family's support. He believed that it was wrong for him to be too busy with work to take care of his children, and even more wrong for him to stay home and not work to take care of them. If he couldn't handle both, helping his brother was the best solution.
"You're across the Pacific Ocean, so don't even think about getting involved. I have my own arrangements."
When the car arrived at the hotel, he rushed to the restaurant and bar floor. When he entered the restaurant and bar and went to the front desk, a man stood up and waved at him.
The man is Qi Hui.
After yesterday's phone call, Qi Hui realized something was wrong and called Li Mingpeng to ask about the situation. Li Mingpeng said, "Don't mention Shi Zhenglin to me," and hung up on him.
They were all classmates, but Li Mingpeng and he were not close friends. He valued Shi Zhenglin's friendship, so he felt that he had to come and explain this matter. He hadn't seen him for a long time, so he wanted to chat with him.
Qi Hui was also pressed for time; his flight arrived that evening and he was leaving early the next morning. Before Shi Zhenglin could leave to meet him, he was delayed by Yang Chengkai, who asked him about the police station.
"What are you doing? I let you go so that you can come back and enjoy your life. Why are you busier than when we were together?" Qi Hui came up and hit him on the shoulder.
The two of them sat down next to each other in a corner by the glass curtain wall. The night view of Pazhou across the street was gorgeous, and Qi Hui had picked a good spot.
"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting since you came all this way." Shi Zhenglin looked at the menu. "Have you ordered?"
"The drinks haven't been ordered yet."
"No drinking tonight." He said sullenly.
"I can't forgive you for not even buying me a drink. I came here specifically to drink with you." Qi Hui raised his hand and asked the waiter to get some wine.
"I'm going back to take care of my daughter tonight. I can't reduce my drinking with others, so why can't I reduce it with you?"
"When did you become so fussy? Are you still Shi Zhenglin? You must drink!"
Shi Zhenglin actually wanted to drink too, and wanted to drink himself to death.
"How are you, teacher?"
"Good! He asked me to come and see you. He told me in private that you would have to go back sooner or later."
"That's bullshit. I'm too embarrassed to go back and see him."
When he first hesitated and asked to resign, his teacher agreed immediately and didn't put any obstacles in his way. He felt ashamed.
"He's thinking about you, so he picked a date this year to tell you a fortune."
Shi Zhenglin filled his glass with the foreign wine the waiter had just brought up, and then filled his own glass as well, raising it. "Tell me, what fortune did you tell me?"
"The secret cannot be revealed." Qi Hui touched him and tilted his head back to drink.
The two chatted about the teacher's condition and the company's operations over there, and three glasses of wine were already drunk.
Only after he had a good meal did Qi Hui bring up the matter.
"I don't like that guy Li Mingpeng, but we are classmates, and the teacher promised him not to mention it to you, so I didn't. Seeing that you two had a good relationship before, and I didn't think he had any bad intentions towards you, the teacher and I didn't think it was complicated. I really didn't think it was a big deal and didn't take it to heart. If you hadn't asked, I would have forgotten it long ago. I'm sorry, but the teacher had to have you at that time, and I thought Li Mingpeng helped and chose the right time. I'm sorry, I shouldn't have not mentioned it to you, I'll drink as a penalty." Qi Hui poured more wine and drank it all by himself.
Shi Zhenglin acted as if he hadn't heard anything, and didn't mention a word about what happened between him and Li Mingpeng, and also had a drink.
Drinking foreign liquor like this must be uncomfortable.
"What's the current situation with Xingtan? Is it difficult to go public?"
He smiled and said, "See you in the capital market next year."
"Congratulations in advance!" Qi Hui shouted again.
After being alone for too long and drinking too much, my emotions came out and I looked for an outlet for my depression. I started to talk loosely and revealed my thoughts in front of my old friends.
"Send Xingtan to the door of the exchange, and I'll probably withdraw."
"What's the meaning?"
"I have to take care of my daughter."
"Isn't Li Yasong here to take care of my daughter?"
"Divorced."
Qi Hui was shocked.
"When did it happen?"
"This year."
The two were speechless for a while.
Qi Hui thrust his wine glass in front of him, "To be honest, I got divorced too, not long ago. The hexagram the teacher divined for you was Li. Two layers of Li, two layers of fire, two layers of light. Two layers of Li, huh, right. The teacher also said that Li benefits the positive, from the false to the real, from adversity to the bright light, you, Shi Zhenglin, have truly benefited from this. Cheers, good news!"
Another cup for the Li hexagram.
"Liu Zihui was so nice to you, what happened to you?" Shi Zhenglin frowned slightly.
Liu Zihui is their classmate and Qi Hui's wife.
"It's my fault. She wanted all three children. Now I'm all alone. I deserve it." Qi Hui blushed and swayed his wine. "That's not right, Shi Zhenglin. Back in Hangzhou, I lined up a bunch of beauties in front of you, but you never showed any sign of moving. Has Li Yasong's diehard fan changed his mind?"
"Get out! Drink!"
"How are you going to get out of this? Won't your boss skin you alive?" Qi Hui asked.
"I won't harm his interests. I'll do everything I can. It's just that waiting for a replacement will be a bit troublesome."
"I recommend someone to you." Qi Huijiu Hun Dun's eyes flashed.
"who?"
"Gu Liang."
Gu Liang is their senior brother.
"Him? His company has been listed for several years. I looked at the financial reports he released in the past two years, and the data is positive. Why would he consider leaving?"
"You've become successful and famous, and you stole the boss's limelight. Your relationship with him isn't good now, right? There aren't that many suitable opportunities these days. When you left, he saw the announcement and privately asked the teacher about HR arrangements. We already had it arranged long ago, so we couldn't afford to hire someone as talented as him. What do you think? Can I act as a middleman, or can you contact him directly? He's the kind of person who doesn't mind a low salary. He's making enough money, and he deserves respect."
"I've been in contact with him. I met him briefly when I was on a business trip to Tianjin. I'm not sure about that matter. We'll talk when necessary."
"I understand. Let me give you a piece of advice. You should be cautious if you want to resign at this time. Be cautious!" Qi Hui shook his head, put his hand on his shoulder, and patted him again and again.
The two drank till death, and Shi Shi called to urge them to drink, and she held their throats. If they drank any more, they would both fall down and no one would stop them.
Shi Zhenglin was in better condition and still somewhat conscious. He was able to help Qi Hui and send him back to his room downstairs.
The two men were arm in arm, reeking of alcohol, staggering as they entered the elevator and were shunned.
After settling the people, he went down to the basement, where he was drunk and couldn't find Xiao He, so he called Xiao He and got angry. Xiao He said that he had just told him to be at the hotel entrance, not in the basement.
When Xiao He came to the basement to rescue him, he kept complaining about his inflexibility and said that he had delayed his time to go home and spend time with his children.
Xiao He had never seen him so drunk before. He kept saying sorry and saying I was wrong. Yesterday he was scolded to death by his aunt, and today he felt wronged again.
He checked WeChat on his phone. The application he sent to Long Weihe in the morning had not been approved yet. He started to mutter again, leaned his head back on the chair, closed his eyes and rubbed his eyebrows hard, thinking of how she had rejected him that morning.
In the afternoon, he took time to contact the skateboarding coach and said his child wanted to learn skateboarding with Qian Enming. He wanted to pay the fee right away. The coach turned around and asked Long Weihe for her opinion. Long Weihe said that learning together would have a different pace and disagreed, suggesting that they learn separately at different times. The coach then turned back and asked him to discuss it with Long Weihe himself.
Now he was determined to argue about this matter. He called the coach so late at night and asked him to create a group of three while drunk, saying that they should discuss it in the group. He also said that if the coach could cooperate and coordinate in the group to take classes together, he would give him double the training fee privately.
The person who was pulled into the group of three was here with Lin Yao. He went to buy something for Lin Yao to take back to his hometown during the day and just delivered it over.
"How can I carry all of it?" Lin Yao rummaged through the things she brought.
Long Weihe bought a bottle of wine and a pack of cigarettes for her father, a bunch of health supplements for her grandmother, and a set of skin care products for her mother.
"You're so brave, you're going back to your hometown alone at this time. I wonder how you'll handle it if you end up in Ms. Tang Ruifen's hands. It's a birthday party, right? If you sit down there, all the aunts and uncles will drool over you!"
"I won't compete with them."
Long Weihe talked and laughed with her, watching the coach speak in the group.
The young man wanted to earn training fees and use his brain. He said he had no extra time and only had the time period on Sunday afternoon. He suggested that the two children study together so that they could stimulate each other's interest. He guaranteed that he could take care of both of them and the effect would be better.
There was no time for such nonsense. If Qian Duoduo hadn't been such a mad admirer of this so-called skateboarding expert, she would have definitely abandoned him and found someone else. She replied, "Okay, not now. It's so late. She pretended not to see it."
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