"Let me put it this way. A large portion of the liberal arts doesn't have any professional barriers. In short, you can learn it without even going to university. Sales isn't just about eloquence; it's also about connections. If we didn't have connections, we wouldn't be able to sell our melons for such a high price. Do you understand that?"
“Then why don’t you learn English?”
Xu Jing sighed and said, "We rural kids can't compare to city kids. If you want to stay in a big city, then learning English is essential. But if you want to stay in the county, then choose Chinese. Of course, you can also take the accounting exam. Once you gain experience and qualifications, you can earn a considerable income, but it will be more tiring."
Hou Liang hesitated for a long time, then slapped his forehead. "I'll just listen to you and choose Chinese. Then I'll work hard to get a civil service degree and stay home as a village official. I can even help you sell melons later."
Father Hou heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this, and turned to ask Xu Jing, "What major are you planning to choose?"
"I plan to farm."
Hou's father's brow furrowed as he heard this. He was about to take out his broom and give the man a beating when Hou Liang stopped him. "Dad, the eldest brother is very capable. He's given me all my income this year. If it weren't for his melon farm, would we be where we are today?"
Although Hou Liang only took 10% of the profit, he still made 20,000 yuan in a year. This made Hou's father very happy. If Hou Liang hadn't stopped him, he would have changed his career and worked as a farmer for Qin Chuan and his family.
Wu Yu, on the other hand, was filled with regret. He'd been in the same class as Hou Liang, and he'd watched him transform from the son of a small shop owner into a wealthy bachelor everyone envied. He wore high-end shoes and never wore the same outfit twice a week. More importantly, he was generous with his money, often taking him out to eat. Upon learning that this was the money he'd used to invest in the company, Wu Yu was completely convinced.
He took back his ridicule of Li Heng. Now it seemed he was wrong, having failed to see the profit in following Li Heng. It was difficult to join now. He hadn't even met Li Heng, let alone the follow-up.
"Boss, what do you want to talk to me about?"
Things were finally back on track. Xu Jing stopped smiling and looked serious. "I want you to help me check someone, Zhou Jie."
"Which Zhou Jie?" There's no way around it, the name is too common, there are always duplicates in the area.
"Do you know my fourth sister, Li Yuhe? She's currently working as a clerk in a government agency. There's a nouveau riche named Zhou Jie who often invites my fourth sister out for dinner. We can follow them for a while and find out the man's background."
"No problem, I'll take care of it."
Hou Liang is indeed a know-it-all and he quickly found out Zhou Jie's identity.
Zhou Jie, 23, was unemployed, a professional con man, and a scoundrel. Before he fell for Li Yuhe, he had already scammed several women. These women were too embarrassed to report the scam, and the matter was left unresolved.
Ever since he started dating Li Yuhe, his private life has been completely cut off.
The former beautiful girls no longer contacted the young clerk who was concentrating on conquering the government unit.
Zhou Jie felt a little disappointed after learning that Li Yuhe was just an ordinary clerk. He wanted to hook up with a wealthy woman, not an ordinary working girl. Even the money in their pockets was not as much as what he could earn from petty thefts. How could he be interested in her? It was a waste of time.
However, Zhou Jie also has external channels and knows that Li Yuhe has no money, but Li Yuhe's family is rich.
With the help of Li Heng, her family built a small western-style house and lived a very comfortable life. It was also said that Li Heng had a good relationship with the mayor and was a well-known taxpayer in the county.
As long as he can defeat Li Yuhe, it will be enough for him to live a carefree life for three years.
With this in mind, Zhou Jie used all his tricks to lure Li Yuhe into his trap. The woman, who had never been in a relationship before, fell for it immediately and was caught in Zhou Jie's carefully woven fishing net. She was unable to extricate herself and even turned against her family for him.
After Hou Liang learned the whole story, he was filled with righteous indignation. "Boss, I'll call some of my brothers to give him a beating."
"It's not enough to just deal with him. We have to send him to jail."
How can you go to jail without evidence? Hou Liang only knows how to solve problems with violence, nothing else. "How do we find evidence?"
"It's very simple. Go find my fourth sister."
"If you go to her now, she won't listen at all." Sometimes, a love-sick person is like someone under a spell, completely oblivious to other people's advice. Hou Liang was afraid that he would return empty-handed, so he advised, "Forget it. Let's not argue with him. Just beat him up and let off some steam."
"It's okay, the mountain man has a clever plan."
After Xu Jing arrived at the office, he lit a cigarette for the security guard, who then contentedly brought Li Yuhe to see him.
Li Yuhe was very unhappy when she saw Li Heng. "Just say whatever you want to say. I'm in a hurry to get to work."
"Sister, I've met Zhou Jie. He's a nice guy, and I agree with your marriage."
"Ahem." Hou Liang almost choked on his saliva, thinking that the boss's ability to lie with open eyes was getting stronger and stronger, and it was really amazing that he could even use it on his family members.
"What the hell are you planning, kid? If you have something to say, just say it and don't waste time."
Xu Jing sighed and said, "How can you not trust me? I'm doing this for your own good. Fourth sister, think about it, such a good husband is rare. You have to seize the opportunity and get it done."
"Are you really in favor of us?" Li Yuhe was still skeptical. "You don't object to us getting married anymore?"
"Of course." Xu Jing said, "To avoid any further complications, you and your husband should go get the marriage certificate. Once we get the certificate, we can get things done."
To satisfy Li Yuhe, Xu Jing added, "You know we come from humble beginnings. The Zhou family is well-known in the city, and we can't possibly marry into their family. While they like you, let's do what we should do. By then, it will be too late for his parents to object."
"you……"
"Sister, what are you still hesitating about? If I were you, I would go find him right away." Xu Jing sighed. "It seems you don't want to get married either. In that case, I'll save the ten thousand yuan for you."
"Wait, let me think about it."
Xu Jing smiled and said, "Okay, think about it carefully, we're leaving."
That night, Li Yuhe called Zhou Jie over. "What's up, Yuhe?"
"Zhou Jie, when are we getting married?"
Marriage? What kind of marriage? Zhou Jie almost choked to death. He only wanted to cheat money and never thought about getting married. "Isn't Yuhe too fast?"
"What's the hurry?" Li Yuhe glanced at him and said dissatisfiedly, "Don't you want to marry me?"
"No, I'm just not ready yet. Besides, marriage requires the consent of both parties' parents. Do your family agree?"
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