Soon after, Gu Wei received news that Lin Hang's surgery was successful and that the siblings would stay in Beijing to live from now on.
Gu Wei was genuinely happy for Lin Hang, that child.
At the same time, we fully understand and support their decision.
Beijing is the capital of the country, and it is far more developed and advanced than the forest area in every aspect.
If Gu Hongjie hadn't just started junior high school, and if he hadn't had shops in both the Forestry Bureau and the city where he could have made a good living for several years, and if there hadn't been the problem of his fake identity being easily exposed, Gu Wei might have moved there with his family long ago.
Who wouldn't want a Beijing residency permit?
Once it was confirmed that Lin Yu was leaving, Gu Wei instructed Gu Jianguo and the others to hire another sales clerk they knew well.
Everyone knows that working in a clothing store pays well, has little work, and isn't too tiring.
The competition became incredibly fierce.
Gu Wei alone knew Zhao Dajiang's younger brother's youngest daughter, Wang Shufen's uncle's cousin, Li Bin's aunt's daughter, and many other relatives and acquaintances.
After careful consideration, Gu Wei and Gu Jianguo ultimately chose Cheng Xiaohui, Li Bin's cousin.
This person is 26 years old, married with children, good-looking, and has a cheerful personality, making him very suitable for a sales clerk job...
One day in early September, Chu Baisheng invited Gu Wei to dinner and said goodbye.
He finally made up his mind to take a leave of absence without pay and go to Shenzhen in the south to try his luck.
Gu Wei admired his courage immensely and was also very optimistic about his future development, offering many words of encouragement and blessings.
Chu Baisheng now regards Gu Wei as his good buddy, and he frankly asks Gu Wei to look after Old Master Chu.
Gu Wei naturally wouldn't refuse.
It is said that a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative.
Grandpa Chu was the person who had the best neighborly relations, and the other party also liked Gu Hongjie very much, teaching him a lot of vocal music knowledge.
He also asked Chu Baisheng to keep an eye on the housing situation there.
Chu Baisheng readily agreed.
The two enjoyed their meal together and then returned to their residential compound.
Because of the power outage, we can't watch TV.
Grandpa Chu was chatting with several elderly men and women downstairs.
When he saw Gu Wei drive back, with his grandson sitting in the passenger seat, the old man slowly stood up, leaning on his cane.
After Gu Wei got out of the car, he greeted him with a smile, "Grandpa Chu."
Grandpa Chu immediately smiled kindly and nodded, then glanced at the two men's faces and asked, "You two went drinking together again?"
“Yes, Grandpa Chu.” Gu Wei said, handing the net bag in his hand to Chu Baisheng.
Knowing that Gu Wei had a dinner party that evening, Chu Baisheng didn't refuse the food that Gu Wei had packed and brought back, and readily accepted it.
"Grandpa, let me help you upstairs."
Old Master Chu, being a wise old man, immediately realized what was going on and gripped his cane tightly. "Alright."
Gu Wei knew that the grandfather and grandson had something to talk about, so he tactfully went back to his own home.
After he washed his hands and lay down on the bed, he had barely heard some sounds when he heard them faintly.
Although I couldn't hear it very clearly, I could guess that Chu Baisheng's unilateral decision must have greatly shocked the old man.
After all, in the traditional mindset, a secure job is the most stable option.
These old ideas and concepts may have changed or collapsed when individual business owners became rich, intellectuals went into business, and layoffs occurred in the 1990s, but they will make a comeback a few decades later.
The Chu family's doors and windows were tightly shut, and even the curtains were drawn during the day.
Grandpa Chu could tell that his grandson was determined to leave, and he knew that his objections would be futile, so he let out a long sigh.
"Shengzi, Grandpa doesn't know if your decision is right or wrong. But as long as you feel less stifled and have something to look forward to in life, then go ahead and do it boldly!"
Chu Baisheng's eyes welled up with tears. He had imagined many possible reactions from his grandfather, but he never expected things to go so smoothly.
"Grandpa! Thank you!"
Old Master Chu's eyes were also a little red, and his lips trembled as he said, "We're all family, why thank me! Actually, ever since you transferred back from the military, I had a feeling that this day would come sooner or later... Those more than ten years of military service had molded you into who you are. When you get to civilian life, the people and things you encounter are completely different. It's no wonder you can't adapt."
He didn't want to reopen his grandson's old wounds, so he paused and said, "Actually, there's nothing wrong with being self-employed. Look at Xiao Gu, he's bought a car and a house, how carefree he is. Why bother working so hard for that meager monthly salary when you don't even get anything good in return?"
How could Chu Baisheng not understand his grandfather's good intentions? He readily agreed, "Yes, I was also fed up with the troubles at work, which is why I made this choice. Besides, Grandpa, I already have comrades over there, so you don't need to worry."
Speaking of which... [version].
Grandpa Chu, of course, knew the extraordinary bond of camaraderie forged in battle. He wiped his eyes and smiled, saying, "Work hard. When you make money, I'll buy a car and take you wherever I want to go."
Chu Baisheng said firmly, "Okay, Grandpa, I will definitely work hard and strive to achieve it as soon as possible."
Later, when Chu Baisheng left by car, Gu Wei bought a lot of food and drinks to see him off at the station.
Watching the departing train, Gu Wei knew that perhaps in the near future, he too would embark on a journey to Shenzhen.
At the end of September, Zhao Zhengying gave birth to a child, and both mother and daughter are safe and sound.
When Gu Wei first received the letter, he was worried for the couple.
In an era when family planning was strictly enforced and the preference for sons was severe, it was clear that everyone hoped to have a son.
The conflicts and turmoil that arose after Zhao Zhengyuan and his family had a daughter are still fresh in our minds.
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