The news that Sheng Xiping had returned with a large refrigerator, a large color TV, and many other things spread very quickly throughout the forest farm and the alkali field.
Those who know about it are incredibly envious.
Back then, Sheng Xiping gave up his good job as the factory manager and went to the south to seek his fortune. Countless people gossiped about him behind his back.
Everyone says Sheng Xiping is foolish; he has a secure job but doesn't cherish it, instead choosing to go out and show off.
Is it so easy to get by in the South? Is money so easy to earn there?
Don't go out and mess around for three days and two mornings, only to come back looking dejected. If you do that, you'll end up with nothing.
After Sheng Xiping left for more than half a year and did not return, some people secretly suspected that Sheng Xiping must not be doing well outside, otherwise why would he not come back for so long?
Later, I heard that the Liu brothers from Dajianchang, along with a few other people, went to help Sheng Xiping.
Everyone then realized that Sheng Xiping might be doing quite well outside.
Looking at it now, it's clear that Sheng Xiping is doing exceptionally well outside, far beyond just doing well.
Who would be willing to buy a whole set of home appliances all at once? These things add up to quite a bit of money.
This time, instead of saying that Sheng Xiping was messing around recklessly, everyone was gossiping behind his back, wondering how much money he had made outside.
Those with a keen eye for information not only went to the Sheng family to inquire, but also went to the Dajianchang area to ask about the young men who had gone out with them.
If they hadn't asked, it would have been fine, but once they did, everyone was utterly astonished.
So they have companies in both Hong Kong and Shenzhen, with dozens of employees, and they make a lot of money every year.
Putting everything else aside, just take those guys from Dajianchang, they only went to the south in early winter.
In just a few months, they've brought back several thousand in salary and bonuses, and even gave everyone a TV.
This caused a sensation throughout the entire forest farm, and countless people became restless.
They were all eager to go out and explore with Sheng Xiping.
That's great! Ever since Sheng Xiping entered the house this morning, people from the Sheng family have been coming and going in a never-ending stream.
In the evening, when the frontline workers finished their shifts, the Sheng family home became even more lively.
Wang Jianshe, Chen Weiguo, Gao Haining, and others didn't even go home; they went straight to the Sheng family's house.
"Look at you, you've been gone for half a year without coming back to visit. Your brothers all miss you."
When Chen Weiguo and the others saw Sheng Xiping, they were overjoyed. They gave Sheng Xiping a playful tap on the shoulder, followed by a big hug.
“We just got off work and the person taking over the shift told us that you drove a big truck back today with a load of stuff.”
"Well done, Xiping, that's impressive. Looks like you've made something of yourself."
Gao Haining still couldn't shake her loud and boisterous nature, and she started yelling as soon as she entered the room.
"Don't listen to their nonsense. That's a vehicle from the Forestry Bureau's Transportation Department, and the stuff on it doesn't belong to me."
Sheng Xiping was delighted to hear this, and while laughing, he ushered everyone into the house, saying, "Come in, have a seat. Have you eaten yet? Eat here."
"No need, no need. We just got off the bus and haven't even gone home yet. We came to see you first."
Well, I won't eat here today. Let's get together sometime during the holiday in a couple of days.
Look at us, we've been working on the mountain all day, covered in dust and dirt. Let's go home, change our clothes, and eat before we come back.”
Everyone hadn't seen Sheng Xiping for so long and missed him terribly, so as soon as they heard the news of his return, they headed straight for the Sheng family.
True brotherhood isn't about a meal; it's about meeting up, knowing the other is doing well—that's enough.
"Well, Auntie, we're going home now. Don't bother with anything, we'll come back to play after we finish eating."
Seeing Zhang Shuzhen rummaging through the cabinet looking for something, Chen Weiguo quickly said something.
"Oh dear, look at you, why are you in such a hurry to leave? Since you're here, sit down and chat for a while."
"I've cooked a lot of food tonight. There are only a few of us at home, so please stay for dinner." Upon hearing this, Zhang Shuzhen quickly invited them to stay.
Sheng Xi'an is a graduate student at Harbin Institute of Technology. He said he is working on a research project with his supervisor and will be back a little later this winter break.
Sheng Xikang has started working, unlike when he was in school he didn't have winter and summer vacations, and he hasn't come back.
Sheng Xitai is still in high school and won't be home until the day after tomorrow.
So at home, it's just Zhang Shuzhen with her two daughters and two grandsons, plus Sheng Xiping who just arrived today.
"No, no, ma'am, our families don't know we're here, they're all waiting at home." The group waved their hands repeatedly and turned to leave.
Sheng Xiping saw them off at the gate, chatted with them for a few more minutes, and then went back inside.
The food was all ready, so the family quickly ate.
"When do Qinglan and the others get a day off? Will you have to pick them up then?"
The family was constantly on the go that day, and Zhang Shuzhen didn't have time to have a proper talk with her son.
Taking advantage of the fact that no one was around during lunchtime, Zhang Shuzhen asked.
"Yes, school is closed the day after tomorrow afternoon. I'm going back to Songjianghe tomorrow to tidy up my home, and then I'll come back with Qinglan and Xitai the day after tomorrow."
Sheng Xiping's main task today is to send these home appliances back. He also needs to go back to Songjianghe to arrange some things and then pick up Zhou Qinglan and her daughter and bring them back to the forest farm.
The two girls are young, and they need to bring a lot of things with them wherever they go. Zhou Qinglan and Sheng Xitai alone can't take care of them all.
"By the way, what about your nanny, Sister-in-law Li? How are you taking care of her?"
It's the Lunar New Year, isn't it a bad idea to leave her alone in Songjiang River?
Why don't you ask her if we should just bring her to our house to celebrate the New Year together? Or does she want to go back to her own home?
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