Xu Xiangyang left his workplace and caught up with Qian Wenqing, who had been waiting for him.
"Brother Xu, something seems off about Liu Feng." Qian Wenqing narrowed his eyes, looking thoughtfully at Liu Feng's back.
After all, it seems like only yesterday that they were full of vigor and high spirits, and now they've become like this. Who wouldn't be curious?
Xu Xiangyang shook his head. "I don't know either. Don't ask so many questions. Let's go back."
He can't talk badly about people behind their backs, after all, there are other people on his way to work, it's not just the two of them.
If someone overhears and tells Liu Feng, things will get really tough for the two of them.
Xu Xiangyang felt that he was not powerful enough yet. At the very least, if Liu Feng went back and complained to Director Liu, he would be finished.
When you're under someone else's roof, you have to bow your head!
The next morning, Xu Xiangyang drove off. Everything at home had been taken care of, so there was no need to worry too much.
His destination on this business trip is Haicheng, which will take several more days to get there, making the whole trip more than ten days.
Upon arriving in Haicheng, Xu Xiangyang, as usual, went to check out the black market first, but unfortunately, there was no one there anymore.
It's estimated that the overt black market has already ended. It would be impossible to wipe out the black market so easily.
The black market is no longer visible, but it probably still exists in places unknown to others.
The black market has never been cracked down on so severely before, so no one was prepared. Now, it's unlikely that outsiders would know about the black market.
Xu Xiangyang didn't intend to ask here; if he accidentally asked the cadres, he might end up being stuck in jail.
Back at the state-run hotel, he spent the night quietly. The next morning, he went to the department store but found nothing.
It seems that supplies are even tighter now. It makes sense when you think about it. The black market is gone, so defective items in department stores are naturally in high demand. Without connections, unless you have a ticket, you can't buy anything.
Xu Xiangyang sighed. Since that was the case, he wouldn't force it. Anyway, there were plenty of things in his space, so it didn't matter if he didn't buy them.
On his way home, Xu Xiangyang saw another woman flagging down his car; she looked disheveled.
Unfortunately, he is no longer the boy he once was.
No, he wasn't the one who parked the car last time either.
The truck sped past the woman, kicking up a cloud of dust.
"Cough cough... cough cough..." The woman coughed violently.
Several men suddenly jumped out from behind, and spat as they watched the car drive away.
"Pah! People these days are so damn hard to fool!"
"Boss, we haven't had any business for two months."
"What the hell are you talking about? Let's go home and farm. This time, you won't be fooled."
In fact, ever since Xu Xiangyang's incident, various provinces and cities have begun to strengthen their precautions.
Regardless of the type of vehicle stop, the driver will always have a knife in his car.
They can abandon the truck, or they can fight back. This thing is also for their self-defense; perhaps some people will back down if they see this weapon.
Drivers like Xu Xiangyang are alright; their business trips only take a few days each way.
Those who travel for business for one or two months at a time usually take two or three cars on each trip, with several men on board.
The purpose is to prevent problems before they occur.
Moreover, most robbers wouldn't target those kinds of cars; they couldn't win against them.
Xu Xiangyang's approach is different. He just needs to trick or force the car to stop. Then the driver will obediently get out and comply.
As he left, Xu Xiangyang slowed down. Regardless of whether the woman truly needed help, he wouldn't gamble with his life.
He felt it wasn't worth risking his personal safety for a stranger.
He can floor the gas pedal without taking any risks.
So, why go and save people?
He's not a savior, just an ordinary person without superpowers, so what kind of hero is he?
It was already the end of the month when Xu Xiangyang returned to work. He immediately approved two days of leave and collected his salary.
This time, with the subsidy, it's over fifty-six yuan, which means the subsidy is ten yuan.
That's quite a lot, but he was away on a business trip for half a month.
Driving these past few days has been exhausting. When Xu Xiangyang got home, he first put down the things he had brought back and let Wang Xiumin unpack them. Then he went to the inner room to take a nap.
Seeing how tired her son was, Wang Xiumin didn't even find the food delicious anymore while carrying the groceries.
She sighed and said, "Xiangyang must be exhausted. Being a driver isn't easy. He's always on business trips, sometimes for half a month at a time."
Hearing his daughter's words, Wang Zhongshan rolled his eyes and said, "What do you know? A man has to go out and make his way in the world! Didn't your father go out to fight for more than ten years back then?"
In his opinion, a real man should go out and explore the world, even if it's just to broaden his horizons.
Xu Guangtian, who was standing to the side, didn't seem to be listening at all. He nodded while cracking sunflower seeds, "Dad is right, Xiangyang is capable!"
Wang Xiumin rolled her eyes at him, "You're always trying to find a loophole! Hurry up and start a fire to cook for Xiangyang."
"Alright!" Xu Guangtian clapped his hands, got up and went to the kitchen.
Wang Xiumin opened the bag in her hand; inside were three jin of pork ribs, one jin of pork, and some daily necessities. It wasn't much, but it was summer, and meat spoils easily.
"Mother, did you make everything today?" she asked Granny Wang.
Grandma Wang nodded, "Xiangyang must be exhausted after being away for so many days. Since you've already done everything, make him something nice to eat to help him recover."
She saw Xu Xiangyang come in just now; he looked travel-worn, tired, and hungry.
They've all gone to sleep now; I doubt they'll sleep well tonight.
When Xu Xiangyang woke up, it was already six o'clock in the afternoon. It was still bright outside, and the air was filled with the aroma of meat.
He lay in bed without getting up immediately; he felt a sense of security in his current state of life.
This feels like home; I'm truly happy.
Someone at home cares about you, misses you, and comes back to cook for you and tidy your clothes.
I'm so happy...
Xu Xiangyang got up and went to the living room to wash his face. The water for washing his face was already prepared for him.
Wang Zhongshan was sitting in the living room. When he saw Xiangyang get up, he said, "Xiangyang, don't go on business trips like crazy just because we're here. Grandpa has some savings, so don't overwork yourself, okay?"
Although the savings weren't much, they were enough to feed the family for a year without them having to work, which is why Wang Zhongshan agreed to stay there.
As long as they have money, it doesn't matter where they live.
His eldest grandson cares about them so much, how could he not be happy? Of course he'd like to live here with them.
Xu Xiangyang smiled and nodded, "Grandpa, don't worry. Our company only requires everyone to go on a business trip once a month. Of course, if we're too busy, then we'll have to go twice. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
See? It's good to have family at home; when you come back, someone cares about you.
If they're both in the countryside, then I'll be worried about both places.
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