In fact, Qian Duoduo also thought that the behavior of that middle-aged couple was really too much. She turned her head and said gently to Old Yang, "Mr. Yang, the most important thing for you now is to rest well and recuperate. You have a slight fracture in your ribs and need to rest quietly for a while."
Old Yang sighed helplessly and replied, "I understand, thank you for your concern, I will be careful."
Just then, Qian Duoduo saw Wang Liang walk in carrying a bag. She gestured for him to put the bag on the table and said, "Wang Liang, you can go back to your work now."
Wang Liang smiled and replied, "Okay, Comrade Qian." Then, he took out the remaining five yuan from his pocket and handed it to Qian Duoduo.
Qian Duoduo shook her head and refused, saying, "You keep it. You've worked hard today, running around all day. Use this money to buy yourself a meal."
Wang Liang understood what Qian Duoduo meant, so he accepted the money and said, "Comrade Qian, if you need anything in the future, just let me know."
Qian Duoduo nodded, glanced at Old Yang lying on the hospital bed, and a hint of sympathy and respect flashed in her eyes. She sighed softly and then said, "Well then, I'm going back to Pengcheng in a couple of days. Old Mr. Yang's illness needs to be treated for a while, and I hope you can help take care of him during this time. After all, he's weak right now and needs someone to look after him. Especially his diet, please pay close attention to make sure he gets enough nutrition."
Upon hearing this, Wang Liang immediately nodded in agreement without hesitation, saying, "Okay, don't worry! I will definitely take good care of Mr. Yang. If I'm busy with work, I'll have my wife come over." He knew in his heart that this young woman was not short of money. Moreover, since she had made the request, he naturally couldn't refuse.
Qian Duoduo nodded slightly, indicating her satisfaction. She turned to Old Yang and smiled, saying, "Mr. Yang, our country is still very young, and it's inevitable that we'll take some detours in the process of development. But please believe that the country is constantly striving forward and making progress. Today, I heard about the enormous contributions you and your family made to the country during the War of Resistance Against Japan. As a military dependent, I have the deepest respect for your family. So, you don't need to feel embarrassed about financial matters. Back then, the Yang family gave away all their wealth to support the war effort; such selfless dedication is admirable. And now that you are ill, you should accept our help."
Old Yang was somewhat surprised, never expecting that the young woman before him was a military dependent. He had previously suspected her of having ulterior motives, but now, upon learning her identity, he was greatly taken aback. He couldn't help but feel moved that there were still many kind people in the world.
After Qian Duoduo left, Old Yang and Wang Liang started chatting. Through their conversation, he gradually learned that the young girl was the one who built Oriental Huating in Shenzhen. This made him feel even more ashamed, and at the same time, some new ideas began to form in his mind. His son was doing very well in Hong Kong and was indeed more astute in business than him. He was collecting rent not only because he didn't want those deadbeats to take advantage of him, but more importantly, he hoped to save enough money for the trip to Hong Kong to find his son.
Qian Duoduo took out two hundred-yuan bills from his pocket and secretly handed them to Wang Liang, whispering, "I've already paid part of Mr. Yang's medical expenses, but it's hard to say whether it's enough. Take these two hundred yuan first, and have your wife make him some nourishing soup or something. After all, as people get older, their bodies recover more slowly."
Wang Liang smiled gratefully and said sincerely to Qian Duoduo, "Comrade Qian, I never expected you to be so righteous! You and Old Yang only met by chance, yet you were willing to pay his medical expenses in advance and take such good care of him."
Qian Duoduo gently patted Wang Liang on the shoulder and said with emotion, "He lives alone in Guangzhou, and now he's in the hospital because of his injury. How pitiful he must be if no one helps take care of him! I greatly admire families like the Yang family. Whether it's the Yang family or any other family, I would never hesitate to lend a helping hand whenever they encounter difficulties. Because when our country faces its most difficult time, these families have never stood idly by."
Hearing this, Wang Liang was deeply moved. He had never thought about such things before, always focusing on the daily necessities of his family. Even when he had some spare money, he would just have a few drinks with his buddies in the team. Such a sense of national righteousness seemed far removed from him, yet now it felt very close. After leaving the hospital, he reflected on whether he had done anything of value to the country, the team, or his family, and found that he had done very little.
This made him feel extremely ashamed and embarrassed. From then on, Wang Liang rarely went out drinking and having fun with his buddies anymore. Instead, he devoted himself to his work and even helped his wife take care of the children after work.
This sudden change surprised his wife greatly, and she even suspected that he was possessed by something.
Wang Liang found this both amusing and frustrating. He stopped ignoring his mother and wife as before and began trying to mediate their conflicts. This action created a harmonious family atmosphere, and he was pleasantly surprised to find that his change brought him good fortune—he was promoted to deputy captain of the transportation team. At that moment, he deeply realized that Qian Duoduo was his lucky star!
Upon returning to Pengcheng, Qian Duoduo went straight to the company. As soon as she entered the office, she saw Jiao Huang, unshaven and looking haggard. His appearance revealed that the engineer had been under immense pressure and his life had been far from easy.
Jiao Huang looked up and saw Qian Duoduo walking in. Qian Duoduo still had his sunny smile, but Jiao Huang's eyes revealed deep resentment. He said sourly, "Oh, isn't this Chairman Qian, who lives a carefree life while making others work like slaves?"
However, when Jiao Huang noticed the Peking duck and Daoxiangcun pastries that Qian Duoduo had placed on his desk, his attitude instantly changed. He excitedly picked up the pastries, praising them as he ate: "Wow, this tastes so authentic!" Then, while chewing, he mumbled words of gratitude: "Thank you, Chairman Qian, you're so thoughtful." Then, he turned to Qian Duoduo, his expression somewhat ingratiating, and said, "I knew it, Chairman Qian wouldn't forget those of us working on the front lines when he goes to Beijing. See, I was right, Chairman Qian is a very generous and understanding person."
Qian Duoduo chuckled and said, "Engineer Jiao is also a person who wears a mask!"
The two looked at each other and smiled.
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