Chapter 506 Arousing Dongzi's Fighting Spirit
After dinner, I told my master and his wife that I wanted to go and meet Dongzi.
The master's wife couldn't remember who Dongzi was, but the master, who had a good memory, said, "She's from the same village as Shanhong and works at the municipal government."
The Master's wife said, "Go, go, but come back early."
I drove to the location map Dongzi had sent me. Luckily, he lived in Fengyanting, which I was very familiar with. In less than half an hour, I arrived at the "tea area."
Fifth-tier cities tend to name themselves after larger cities, but this is the first time I've seen "Tea Domain." Oh, I suddenly remembered, this is a case of "transplanting flowers and grafting trees."
A hair salon chain endorsed by a certain host of "Beng Beng Tiao" is called "Jian Yu". The meaning of "Jian Yu" is a little easier to understand. It means dividing the hair into different areas, cutting and tidying it up.
This tea area is really fucking forced. Can you call it a tea area if you just pour tea on the ground and occupy an area?
I walked into the teahouse and took a look around. The decor was impressive, with a touch of antique charm. There was even a piano in the middle of the room. I guess it was a secondhand purchase, just for show.
Who would play the piano if it was right there? Nowadays, the waiters in the internet celebrity restaurants are all jumping around and playing the piano. Probably the only ones who can calm down and listen to the piano are President Song and his wife.
I went up to the second floor and rang the doorbell of room 206. When I saw her, I almost didn't recognize her:
Dongzi's hair became tied around the edges and supported the middle, with a few long strands of hair brushing across her bald head.
He realized my surprise and said with a wry smile, "I have dedicated my youth to materials, and materials have given me hope in return."
I laughed and said, "That's a sign of intelligence."
The two of them sat down. Dongzi made tea and poured me a cup. He said, "Last time you got married, I asked Xiao Liming to bring a favor. I really didn't do you any favors. During that National Day, I went back to my hometown to attend my uncle's funeral."
I was startled and asked, "Is he dead?"
Dongzi said, "Yes. Maybe it's the water quality in my hometown that's the reason there aren't many people who live long lives."
The two of them talked about their hometowns, the familiar people and things, and it felt particularly warm. After talking about their hometowns, Dongzi lamented that he was not doing well in his life.
Since Dongzi is not an outsider, I don't need to be subtle and euphemistic, so I asked directly:
"What do you think you are lacking in?"
Dongzi said, "I'm only good at writing. No leader can do without me. They all paint a rosy picture for me, but in the end, they just walk away. I'm stuck where I am."
I wanted to say, "He's just a blindfolded mule," but I held back. I knew if he continued writing like this, he'd be a pen-strap slacker for the rest of his life.
Seeing that I didn't say anything, Dongzi smiled bitterly and said, "Shanhong, let me tell you the truth. I'm not happy with my life. As for my wife, she was fine before we got married. She seemed quite simple.
Now, she often complains to me about so-and-so getting promoted or so-and-so getting rich. I know she is mad at me, but sometimes I can't help but tell her off, saying, "Whoever you like, I'm not stopping you."
In short, our family life was a mess. Outsiders couldn't tell, thinking we were a harmonious family, but we were actually just on the verge of divorce. I thought she was worldly, and she thought I was incompetent. We barely slept together.
I felt heartbroken listening to this and asked, "What about your spare time?"
"I check my phone, sometimes go fishing with friends, and I don't think about my ideals or my future. I'm just going to live my life like this."
At worst, I can get a divorce and find someone who is more gentle and peaceful. As long as she respects my values, it doesn't matter if she is a little ugly or honest."
I shook my head and said, "Dongzi, let me analyze this for you. Your wife's original intention is not to dislike you, but this society is very realistic and cruel.
People with less ability than you get promoted quickly, and some junior high school students in rural areas earn more than you by working outside. These are realities.
Your wife loves you, but she is just using these things to motivate you. Tell you not to check your phone as soon as you get off work and go fishing on Sundays. She hopes you can make progress in your career.
It's the same for every woman. A husband's success brings honor to his wife. If you don't want to work hard in your thirties, she will be very disappointed."
Dongzi nodded and sighed, "I know it in my heart, but every time she nags me like this, I get so angry."
I said, "I understand you. Could you please ask your wife to come over so I can talk to her?"
"you?"
"Yes, I do have overnight conversations. In your eyes, I seem to be just a fortune teller, but in fact, I am good at ideological work and have a certificate as a psychological counselor. In the eyes of others, I am a master."
Dongzi burst out laughing.
"Really, don't laugh."
Dongzi said: "If she comes, you have to be mentally prepared. She has a hot temper and will not give you face. She will embarrass you. You..."
I laughed out loud. "For the sake of your marital harmony, my reputation is worthless. Don't worry. Relatives help relatives, neighbors help neighbors. Besides, we are from the same village, right?
We are brothers. Why should I save face? She will just point at me and scold me. She won't hit me, right? "
Dongzi smiled bitterly and said, "You are quite good at talking, but I am very happy that you are willing to help me persuade her. Family disgrace should not be made public. I really can't find anyone in this city to persuade her."
I don’t have any relatives, let alone friends, and I don’t want them to know about things between husband and wife.”
"Then you're going to pick her up?"
Dongzi said: "Tell her to take a taxi herself."
After that, Dongzi went outside to make a phone call. After a while, she came back and said, "She will be here in twenty minutes."
I said, "Dongzi, besides talking to your wife, I have a suggestion for you."
"What's the idea?"
"You are two grades higher than me. I have known since childhood that you are a good writer. I remember you won first place in a township competition."
He said, "That's a long time ago."
"There's a really good way to make money right now, writing online novels. Are you interested?"
He said: "I just like reading online novels."
"Let me analyze this for you. You said you're not good at socializing and don't like visiting your boss's home. Your future is, at best, to be an office manager.
Because you can write, every leader will hire you. What do they hire you for? Just to write for them. No one wants to put you in any other position.
Therefore, every leader will be polite to you, praise you as a talent, and always mention your name when evaluating advanced people.
But if you go to your boss's house and ask for a job change, he will talk to you about feelings. He will pat you on the shoulder and say:
Hey, brother, can you support me? Where can I find someone as talented as you? I can't find anyone internally, and the right people outside don't want to come in.
Our Statistics Bureau isn't a popular place, so it's hard to find the right people. Not only will the boss not accept your gifts, he'll even give you a few cartons of cigarettes.
This kind of person is considered a good leader. If you change to another kind of leader, he will act like a hooligan when you ask him for something.
Comrade Qiao Dong, your request is reasonable. If you want to change your position, that's fine. Please find me someone who can write materials as well as you and recommend him to me. I will change your position tomorrow."
Dongzi stood up and said, "Shanhong, you're truly a master. You've portrayed the faces of our leaders so vividly, as if you were there. They are just that kind of people."
I said, "They treat you like a mule pulling a millstone, and you, on the other hand, are already very familiar with pulling the millstone and writing materials. So, I think you should just write online novels in your spare time.
With your level, it's possible to earn 5,000 or 10,000 yuan a month, and then slowly make 20,000 or 30,000 yuan, or even 10,000 yuan a day."
Dongzi was dumbfounded and just stared at me with his eyes motionless.
I said, "Don't be so crazy. Tang Jia San Shao makes 100 million a year. There are eight people in Shangzhou who write online novels and have an annual income of over 20 million. If others can do it, why can't you?
Your company doesn't value you, your wife dislikes you, Dongzi, we should strive for success on our own. When you are financially independent, if you don't want to be the deputy director of the office, resign!"
After saying that, I slammed my fist on the table.
Dongzi didn't say anything for a long time, and then asked, "Can I?"
"Yes!" I pounded my fist again, stood up, and, like Zhuge Liang debating with the scholars in the Eastern Wu, I spoke incessantly:
"Instead of reading novels, it's better to write novels. Instead of fishing, it's better to fish for money. You are wasting your precious time. Why not rise up and change your destiny?
Memorizing 300 Tang poems will allow you to recite them even if you can't write them. If you don't have a foundation, I wouldn't recommend it. Back then, you were the township's top scholar, admired by the mountain beauties. Why are you so modest today?
Liu Bang was just a vagrant, Fan Hui was just a butcher, and Zhu Yuanzhang was just a cowherd. A person must first have ambition. If the east is dark, the west will be bright. Why do you want to indulge yourself and ruin your future?!"
Dongzi also slammed his fist on the coffee table and said, "You're right. I can't live like this anymore."
At this time, the doorbell rang.
I asked, "I only came to the wedding that year and had a feast. I forgot her name."
He said, "Liang Xiaomei."
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