When Xu Hebin came to see Liang Liang last Chinese New Year, he looked very worried.
When Liang Liang saw him again this year, his appearance had changed significantly.
At least he wasn't frowning anymore, and he insisted on dragging Liang Liang to his house for drinks.
At 2 PM on the 27th of the twelfth lunar month, Liang Liang had just finished seeing off his family when this guy came and dragged Liang Liang to his house for drinks.
What kind of wine are they drinking between noon and night?
“I just got back from the factory and haven’t eaten yet. Let’s have a couple of bottles, you two brothers.”
"You haven't eaten, but I just finished."
"Even if we finish eating and have a beer, it's no big deal. Let's go!"
Xu Hebin dragged Liangliang to his house.
"Judging from your appearance, it seems you've made some money this year?"
Xu Hebin's mother had already put the food on the table.
Liang Liang and Xu Hebin sat on opposite sides of the table, each with a bottle of beer.
"Tell me first, how's your small factory doing this year?"
Liang Liang had just finished eating, so he only took a symbolic sip of beer.
"Don't even mention it. We only turned a profit at the end of July. It was so difficult."
"So you actually made some money this year?"
"I went to all sorts of random places and made about 100,000 or 200,000 yuan."
Ten thousand or twenty thousand isn't much, but at least it's a return on investment, and we'll earn more next year.
"You'll be twenty-five after this New Year. Aren't you planning to get married next year?"
"What do you think about us getting married in May?"
"That's a really strange question. You're getting married and you're asking me about it. Don't you think that's a bit odd?"
"I'm getting married after the New Year. When are you planning to get married?"
"Me? I don't even have a boyfriend, why would I get married?"
Xu Hebin laughed heartily.
"Your smile looks a bit like a toad's eyes. What are you laughing at?"
"My sister said she won't marry anyone but you."
"You only drank one bottle of beer, how did you get drunk?"
"I'm not drunk!"
"How could you say something like that if you weren't drunk? Is that something you, as the older brother, should be asking?"
What's going on? He, as the brother-in-law, was getting anxious.
"Let's not talk about that. This matter will be taken care of in due time. You don't need to worry about it as the older brother. You should focus on running your little factory well. If you encounter any difficulties, just let me know."
"I plan to hire more people next year. It's frustrating to have such a large factory but not enough people."
"Then just confess?"
"Hiring people means having the equipment for that many people, but we don't have the money!"
Liang Liang was both amused and exasperated: "Are you really planning to use me as your brother-in-law?"
Xu Hebin smiled without saying a word.
How much do you want?
“My factory currently has 108 employees, and I plan to hire just as many more. I estimate that 200,000 yuan would be enough. My sister will be back on the first day of the lunar new year, and I'm afraid it won't be enough time.”
"Give me a break. You think it's shameful for an older brother to keep borrowing money from his younger sister. This has nothing to do with whether or not it's in time."
Xu Hebin smiled but did not answer.
Why didn't you borrow from my second son? Weren't you too embarrassed?
Hehehe!
"Capitalists are shameless; you can't be so concerned about saving face."
"So I can't be a capitalist, and I never wanted to be one. I just need to make enough money to live on."
"Enough money to live on? That's a vague concept. How much money do you need to earn to live on? Would you have enough if you borrowed 200,000?"
Xu Hebin was also unclear about this question and didn't have a definite answer, but he was certain that borrowing 200,000 yuan would be enough this time.
Liang Liang took 200,000 yuan in cash from Liang Feng and lent it to Xu Hebin.
It was a little after 3 p.m. when Liang Liang left Xu Hebin's house. He drove around Pingshan Village.
The development of Pingshan Village in the past two years can truly be described as rapid and remarkable. Not only has Liangshuiwan Village developed at a fast pace, but the development of the entire Pingshan Village is now astonishing.
Seeing such great changes in his hometown, Liang Liang felt very gratified.
In any case, I can say that this rebirth has been a good thing for my hometown folks.
Although not everyone will remember the benefits he brings, it's worth it as long as he feels satisfied.
The Spring Festival of 2001 did not seem to leave a deep impression on Liang Liang, as it was the same routine as in previous years.
The program is the same as in previous years, but the content is somewhat different.
For example, picking up Xu Mei from Lianwan Airport on the first day of the Lunar New Year was very different from previous years.
This is Xiaoqian and Xiaoyao's last time participating in the Spring Festival Gala, and also their last performance with the Sea Waves Girls' Troupe.
After returning from this Spring Festival Gala, it will also be the day they leave Haiyun Company.
One of them is going to England, and the other is going to Hong Kong to study finance.
Liang Liang felt sorry for the two of them.
Liang Liang felt that sending the two of them to learn to be chefs was more promising than sending them to learn finance.
"Haiyun Company is your home. If you don't do well outside, you can come back anytime."
Liang Liang said something that had a profound meaning.
"Don't cry. Crying during the New Year is bad luck. Okay! Let's go! Cheer up."
Liang Liang waved goodbye to Xiaoqian and Xiaoyao, then turned around and let out a long sigh.
"Are you a little reluctant to part with it?" Xu Mei's question seemed normal, but Liang Liang could detect the sarcasm in it.
Picking up Xu Mei on the first day of the Lunar New Year was different from previous years, and the situation at home on the fourth day was also different from previous years.
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year this year, the Liang family had one more person.
It was almost 10 a.m. on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, and Liang Feng was still dawdling at home.
"Why are you dawdling around? Go invite Yang Xiaoli over for the New Year. If you keep dawdling, it'll be noon."
After his mother called him repeatedly, Liang Feng slowly took the gifts and drove down to the Yang family's small shop to call his wife.
After having lunch at the Yang family's house, he brought Yang Xiaoli back with him.
With his brother's wife arriving, it seemed somewhat inappropriate for the eldest brother-in-law, who still didn't have a wife, to stay at home.
Liang Liang then went out to play.
When they passed by Xu Mei's house, Xu Mei ran out of the house and followed him to the small shop.
"Did your brother call his wife home?" Xu Mei asked with a grin.
Liang Liang nodded.
"Your younger brother is already calling me 'wife,' so when are you going to call me home for the New Year?"
"You're not my wife, what's the point of calling you that?"
Xu Mei suddenly fell silent, lowering her head and looking very unhappy, her steps slowing down as she walked down the aisle.
Xu Mei is a straightforward woman; her happiness and unhappiness are directly reflected on her appearance.
Seeing Xu Mei's current state, Liang Liang's heart suddenly softened.
Liang Liang scratched his head: "What do you think about next year?"
Xu Mei paused for a moment, then suddenly looked up: "Really?"
"Fake!"
"Dare! If you don't invite me to your house for the New Year on the fourth day of next year, I... I'll go to your house by myself for the New Year."
Liang Liang laughed loudly: "Don't you have any shame? Aren't you afraid of losing face?"
"What's shameful about it if you want me?"
When Liang Liang turns twenty-four this year, it will be time for him to get married.
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