Chapter 588: Cai Xiaoguang asks for help and prepares to go to college
A few days passed in a flash.
Ever since Zhou Zhigang returned to Guangzipi with his wife and daughter, starting from the next day, discussions about the Zhou family have not stopped.
Everyone knows about optical type films. The Zhou family is now the number one in optical type films. Their three children are all very promising. They have been admitted to prestigious universities and have become the envy of everyone.
But the neighbors also know that the Zhou family has moved into a big house and rarely returns to the photo album. In recent years, they have not come back to celebrate the New Year.
As a result, Zhou Zhigang suddenly returned to Guangzipi with his family overnight, but Zhou Bingkun, who had been staying at home, did not come back, which naturally aroused widespread discussion.
With Zhou Zhigang's character, all three of his children have been admitted to prestigious universities. In the past, they would have paid New Year's greetings to each family.
But this time, he didn't dare to go out at all and just stayed at home.
What made him impatient was that he hid at home and refused to go out, but his neighbors came to visit him one after another. Even though he was unhappy, he could only greet them with a smile.
Although the neighbors are talking about the Zhou family's affairs, without exception, many people want to have a relationship with the Zhou family.
The three children of the Zhou family have all been admitted to prestigious universities. Anyone with any wisdom will know that the Zhou family will definitely prosper in the future.
Even if this point is put aside, there is another point that people who make phototypes attach great importance to.
That is Zhou Bingyi, the eldest son of the Zhou family. The wife he married is the daughter of a high-ranking official in Jiangliao Province, a first-class big shot. For this reason alone, she is enviable and jealous.
Especially when Zhou Bingyi brought Hao Dongmei back to the optical film, it attracted countless people to watch, and everyone was curious about what Hao Gaoguan's daughter looked like.
Although Zhou Zhigang was still in a bad mood, seeing the compliments from his neighbors was actually quite good, and it relieved a lot of his sadness.
Zhou Rong has been very unhappy these days because Feng Yue has not called her mother once in the past few days. Instead, she has called Feng Huacheng father several times.
Her daughter's alienation made her even more dissatisfied with Zhou Chen. She felt that Zhou Chen must be behind it, otherwise her daughter would not be able to treat her like this.
She wanted to settle the score with Zhou Chen, but after thinking about it, she decided not to do it. She still hasn't forgotten the force with which Zhou Chen hit her.
She also thought about asking her father to help her get justice, but unfortunately, Zhou Zhigang didn't mention Zhou Chen at all now, as if he didn't have a son, so naturally it was impossible to help her get justice.
Zhou Chen has not been to Guangzi Film once in the past few days, but Zheng Juan has been there twice with her two children and brought a lot of things there. Zhou Chen saw it but did not say anything.
On the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, it’s lunch time.
"Bingkun, dad is leaving soon, are you really not going to see him?"
Zheng Juan asked Zhou Chen cautiously. Over the past few days, she tried to persuade her several times, but Zhou Chen didn't listen at all.
Zhou Chen said calmly: "I won't go."
Zheng Juan looked helpless: "Bingkun, I know you are angry about dad's partiality, but after all, he is also an elder. You have been angry for so many days, so let's forget it."
"Juan'er, I know you mean well, but this matter is not as simple as you think. If I admit my mistake, it may cause more trouble in the future."
Zhou Chen already knew Zhou Zhigang's character very well, so he was determined not to admit his mistake, not to mention it was not his fault, so why should he admit it?
Zheng Juan said: "It's not that simple. I think you think too complicatedly. Dad is just angry that you don't listen to him. Dad is a partial sister, but even parents can't be equal in a bowl of water."
Zhou Chen shook his head and sighed: "You are still too naive. There are some things that we cannot get used to. The more we do this, the more he will take it for granted. It is our responsibility as children to be filial to our parents, but we cannot be filial, do you understand?
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"I don't understand. I know it's obviously a very simple thing, but you made it so complicated."
"Okay, you spoke so abruptly today, like a tiger bitch."
"I'm not doing it for your own good."
In Zheng Juan's eyes, her husband is the most capable and smartest person in the world, but she can't understand why her husband has to be so entangled in these matters.
For her, everything goes well with her family. Even if she suffers a little loss or suffers a little grievance sometimes, she can accept it as long as everyone is fine.
Zhou Chen naturally understands her thoughts, but so many years of life have made him understand that sometimes if you don't take a step back, others will do the same.
Many times, when you take a step back, others will take a step forward, forcing you step by step until they push you into a desperate situation.
At that time, you will have only two choices, one is to suffocate until death, and the other is to rise up and resist.
But for a person who is used to retreating when something happens, how powerful can you expect him to stand up and resist?
It's like those honest people in the real world were finally forced to do something sensational.
But in fact, how much influence did they bring to society? How big a wave did they create? Were they not quickly forgotten?
So for Zhou Chen, the prerequisite for taking a step back is that others can understand you. If you take a step back and others continue to push forward, why not take a step back and fuck them.
"Let's not talk about this anymore. I asked you to pack your things. How are you doing?"
Zheng Juan replied: "Almost everything that needs to be prepared has been prepared, including clothes and so on. It's not too late to pack them before leaving."
At this point, she hesitated: "Bingkun, do you really have to take us with you? If we go together, we will definitely drag you down."
Zhou Chen smiled and touched her face and said: "What nonsense are you talking about? You are my wife. I will definitely take you with me. I know what you are worried about, but haven't I already explained it to you? I will
A way to support you and your children and ensure a better quality of life than you have now."
It is now 1978, and the era of rationed purchases will soon pass. Moreover, as the capital of Yanjing, the conditions in all aspects are definitely not comparable to those of Jichun.
Although the living standard is definitely higher than that at home, and prices are also higher, for Zhou Chen, he has many ways to make money, and there is absolutely no problem in supporting a family of several people.
"What about mom? What if our dad doesn't let her go with us?"
"This is not the first time I have done this kind of thing. Don't worry about Mom, she will definitely listen to me."
"And Yueyue, mom said, my sister and brother-in-law probably won't take Yueyue with them when they return to Yanjing."
"It goes without saying that Yueyue will definitely follow us. I'm even more worried if we leave this child to them."
After all, he was raised since childhood, and two years was enough to develop feelings for him, so Zhou Chen naturally couldn't let go of Feng Yue.
"That's it, it's settled. I'll go to Yanjing in a few days to make arrangements for the house and other things, and then I'll come back to take you. When Dad and the others are gone, you can immediately go and bring our mother and Yueyue back. You know
?"
"Okay, I get it now."
At this time Guangming said hesitantly: "Brother-in-law, why don't I go? I..."
"Stop it, Guangming, how many times have I told you not to say such things again. If you do this again, my brother-in-law will really be angry."
Although Zheng Guangming couldn't see it, he could hear Zhou Chen's tone and pursed his lips, not daring to say any more.
"Bingkun, Zhou Bingkun."
Suddenly someone outside called Zhou Chen's name. When Zhou Chen heard the voice, he immediately knew who it was.
"It's Cai Xiaoguang, you eat first, I'll go take a look."
Zhou Chen put on his clothes and walked outside the door. He saw that it was Cai Xiaoguang.
"Cai Xiaoguang, why are you here?"
Cai Xiaoguang was also very happy when he saw Zhou Chen: "Bingkun, it's a great New Year. I haven't had time to come over. Where's Zhou Rong? I heard she's back. Is she at home?"
Seeing that Cai Xiaoguang just said hello briefly and started to ask Zhou Rong, Zhou Chen couldn't help but said "lick the dog".
"She did come back, but she didn't live here, in Guangzipi."
"Light type film?"
Cai Xiaoguang looked stunned, "Didn't your family already move here? Why did she go to Guangzi Film? Is it because you don't have enough room here?"
He has been to Zhou Chen's house several times, and he knows that the place is not small. Logically speaking, even if Zhou Rong and the others come back, they can still live in it if they are squeezed in. There is no need to go to Guangzi Film.
Zhou Chen smiled and didn't explain. He just asked, "What do you want from Zhou Rong?"
Cai Xiaoguang is also an old licker. Zhou Rong has been back for several days, but he was surprised that he didn't come to the door immediately.
Cai Xiaoguang's expression changed slightly, and then he said with a smile: "Don't I miss her? After all, I haven't seen her in nine years."
Zhou Chen chuckled and said, "Speaking of which, I really admire you. Back then, you personally delivered your beloved girl to someone else's arms. After so many years, you still miss her. You can be considered a seed of infatuation."
"Bingkun, have you ever said that about me? I heard that you also applied for a university in Yanjing?"
"Yes, Yenching Medical College, clinical medicine."
"That's really congratulations. Your eldest brother and Zhou Rong are both from Peking University. Now the three of you will be reunited in the capital."
"It's not bad. I heard that you also applied for a university in Yanjing, or majored in literature and art. Is it Nortel or something?"
"Yenjing Broadcasting Institute."
Speaking of this, Cai Xiaoguang's expression was obviously different, and Zhou Chen immediately thought of a possibility.
I remember that in the original plot, Cai Xiaoguang seemed to have run into trouble when he went to college. The director of the tractor factory was unwilling to let him go. In the end, he found Zhou Rong and asked Hao Gaoguan to help him successfully break away from the tractor factory and go to college.
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Seeing that it was only a few days before the start of school, Cai Xiaoguang came to visit me at this time, probably because of this incident.
After all, no matter how much he likes Zhou Rong, compared with his life-long event of going to college, going to college is definitely more important now.
"Cai Xiaoguang, are you in trouble?"
Cai Xiaoguang didn't expect Zhou Chen to see his embarrassment at a glance, thinking that he had a good relationship with Zhou Chen, so he didn't hide it anymore.
"Bingkun, to tell you the truth, I am indeed in some trouble. I have been admitted to the Broadcasting College, and the admission notice has come out, but the leaders of our factory are unwilling to let me go to college, no matter what.
Yes, I am looking for Zhou Rong because I want to intercede with your eldest brother through her. This is just a matter of words from your eldest brother and father-in-law."
Sure enough, it was this matter. Zhou Chen already knew it in his heart after hearing it.
He knew the reason for this without asking.
Cai Xiaoguang has worked in the tractor factory for many years. It was because his father was in a high position that he followed Zhan Guang and became an office director at the tractor factory.
But the year before last, his father had an accident, and without his backing, his life immediately became difficult.
It turned out that the position of office director was removed, and in the end he was targeted by the leaders and became a handyman in the tractor factory workshop.
From a leading cadre to a handyman, the gap is huge.
However, Cai Xiaoguang is also a man of backbone. Although his life was very difficult, he still gritted his teeth and held on without asking for help.
I am afraid that there is really no other way to come to Zhou Rong this time, otherwise he would not have said this with his character.
Zhou Chen said: "Cai Xiaoguang, I can tell you for sure that if you want to find my eldest brother's father-in-law, there may be no hope."
"Why? Your eldest brother and father-in-law are almost the top leaders now. As long as he speaks, even the secretary of our factory has to listen. How can there be no hope?"
"I'm not saying that his words are useless, but you don't understand the character of my eldest brother and father-in-law. You also know that they have been knocked down before and are now sensitive. In your opinion, it is a matter of one sentence, but others may not think so.
We have known each other for so many years, and it is impossible for me to deceive you on this matter, right?"
When Cai Xiaoguang heard this, he immediately panicked: "No way, brother Bingyi is his son-in-law, so what he said is useless?"
Zhou Chen sighed: "Not everyone who is an official will help. You come from a cadre family. I think you should understand this."
Cai Xiaoguang's face became ugly, and he had no other option, so he thought of asking Zhou Rong to help, but Zhou Chen's words were like a blow to the head, making him very uncomfortable.
"If even Senior Official Hao is not willing to help, who else can I turn to?"
Cai Xiaoguang's expression was decadent, but when he looked at Zhou Chen in front of him, he suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
"Bingkun, I remember that you have a very good relationship with Chief Ma from the provincial compound. Can you please help me and ask Chief Ma to intercede for me?"
Zhou Chen did not hesitate and said directly: "If you are in trouble, I will definitely help. In this way, you wait for me for two days and I will help you add up the total."
Upon hearing that Zhou Chen was willing to help, Cai Xiaoguang was overjoyed and grabbed Zhou Chen's hands.
"Bingkun, thank you, thank you very much. As long as you can help me with this, I can do whatever you ask me to do in the future."
Now that his father has collapsed, going to college is his only option to get ahead. Otherwise, he will have to work in a tractor factory for the rest of his life.
"Don't say such things. You helped me a lot back then."
Although two years have passed, Zhou Chen has not forgotten that it was precisely because of Cai Xiaoguang's help that he was able to be released from the cell so quickly. He will always remember this kindness.
The Tractor Factory is also ranked as a good unit in Jichun City. The factory directors and cadres inside also have administrative levels. Don't look at the plot. Hao Senior Officer can solve the problem with just one sentence, but that is because of his high status. If you were an ordinary person,
try it yourself.
Cai Xiaoguang was suppressed from being an office director to becoming a handyman. There must be a way to do this. Zhou Chen knew what to do and knew what to do.
With Zhou Chen's guarantee, Cai Xiaoguang was finally relieved. He felt that as long as Zhou Chen found Ma Shouchang and Qu Xiuzhen, there would be no problem.
So after thanking him a few more times, he said goodbye to Zhou Chen and left in a hurry.
Zhou Chen knew that he was going to find Zhou Rong. This guy was always a bitch, and his spirit left him speechless.
After agreeing to Cai Xiaoguang's matter, Zhou Chen didn't delay. After thinking about it, he decided to go to Qu Xiuzhen. Anyway, he owed a lot of people to ask for help. It didn't matter if one more person pressed him. Moreover, this was not for personal gain. I believe that with Qu Xiuzhen
Xiuzhen's temper will definitely help.
As he expected, after he told Qu Xiuzhen about the matter, Qu Xiuzhen immediately agreed.
Qu Xiuzhen was a warm-hearted person. When she heard that the tractor factory was forcing Cai Xiaoguang to go to college, she immediately slammed the table in anger.
In her opinion, college students are the future of the motherland, and no one can stop a college student from studying.
In a private room of a state-owned hotel, Zhou Chen made an appointment with Shui Ziliu.
"The water flows by itself. I called you here today because I want to discuss it with you. You should already know that I have been admitted to university and will go to the capital Yanjing to attend university in a few days."
Shui Ziliu nodded. After several years of development, he had made a lot of money. As before, he paid great attention to dressing and dressed himself up decently.
"I know you are going to Yanjing to go to university. As for business, don't worry. With me here, there will be no problem."
Zhou Chen looked at Shui Ziliu seriously and found that he was indeed sincere, without any trace of falsehood.
After working together for several years, he had to admit that although Shui Ziliu was born as a gangster, he was relatively honest and obedient over the years. He did not have any dirty thoughts just because he made money.
If it were anyone else, Zhou Chen would share half of the profits every year without doing anything, and there would definitely be problems between the two parties.
But Shui Ziliu did not. Every time he handed the money to Zhou Chen on time and his attitude was very good. This is why Zhou Chen can continue to cooperate with him.
Zhou Chen did not directly state his purpose, but asked: "How is Luo Shibin doing recently?"
Shui Ziliu's face suddenly showed sadness: "It's still the same. It will be five years soon. I probably won't wake up, but that's okay. At least I'm still alive."
Zhou Chen asked: "You have been raising him like this, and half of the money you earn is spent on him. Don't you have any regrets?"
Shui Ziliu laughed at himself: "I won't lie in front of you. I once thought about giving up. At that time, I thought it was too frustrating for Binzi to lie like that. But then I thought about it.
I am no longer planning to get married in this life. It is too boring to be alone all my life. Although Binzi cannot move or speak now, at least he is still alive, which makes me feel that I still have brothers."
"When you live, you have to have a goal, so I think it's good to be like this now."
Zhou Chen was silent after hearing this. This water flow really impressed him.
He was able to support his brother who had been together for five years like this. This was not as simple as spending money. If it were an ordinary person, most likely he would not be able to last long.
"I came to you to give you a choice. I'm going to Yanjing soon. I don't think I can help you with the business here. If you want to make more money, you can consider it and go with me.
Yanjing, I guarantee you will earn more than you do now."
"Going to Yanjing?"
Shui Ziliu was obviously surprised. He didn't expect Zhou Chen to say such things to him.
"Yes, going to Yanjing is not a small trip, but compared to Yanjing, it is far behind. You don't have to worry about making money. Since I dare to let you go with me, I must have full confidence; and
If we go there, the medical conditions will be better, and maybe Luo Shibin can still have hope."
Shui Ziliu's face clearly showed interest, but he lowered his head and considered it for a while.
"Forget it, I won't go to Yanjing. I have taken Binzi to many hospitals and the results are the same. I have to fight again after going to Yanjing. He is fine now. I don't want to bother anymore. I'll stay here.
Come down."
Hearing Shui Ziliu's choice, Zhou Chen sighed softly. Shui Ziliu was a good helper. With him, many things that were inconvenient could be left to him.
However, Shui Ziliu didn't want to go, and he couldn't force him, so he just nodded.
"Okay, I respect your intention. Since you are not going to Yanjing, I won't be able to help you much in the future, so there is no need to take out the share you gave me before."
It was already 1978, and he was going to Yanjing, the capital, so he no longer cared about the business here.
He didn't want it, but Ziliu was anxious: "How can this be done? The success of my business depends entirely on your help. Even if you go to Yanjing, I will not lose a penny of what I should give you.
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Zhou Chen patted him on the shoulder and said: "I'm not testing you, but I'm sincere. I can't help you anymore, so why bother taking money."
"But this..."
"That's it, but you don't have to worry. Although I'm no longer here, as long as you follow the method I gave you before and do more up and down, you'll still be fine."
Hearing what Zhou Chen said, Shui Ziliu was a little relieved. He was willing to give Zhou Chen money because he had Zhou Chen as his backer. He didn't have to worry too much. If anything happened, he could discuss it with Zhou Chen.
And he also knew that Zhou Chen's eldest brother Zhou Bingyi was the son-in-law of a high-ranking official. With this status, even if Zhou Chen didn't do anything, he would be willing to share the profits.
But now Zhou Chen's attitude is very firm, and he can only agree.
After having a meal with Shui Ziliu, Zhou Chen separated from him after explaining everything.
Reform and opening up is coming soon, and there are so many ways to make money, so Zhou Chen doesn't have to worry about his future life at all.
I learned from Zhou Bingyi that Zhou Rong and Feng Huacheng had already left. They left on the seventh day of the lunar month and planned to return to Guizhou first and then go directly to Yanjing.
When they left, they did not take Feng Yue with them, but entrusted Feng Yue to Li Suhua.
Zhou Chen was not surprised at all by Zhou Rong's decision. This woman is like this. She is selfish to the extreme. She would rather let her daughter become a left-behind child than delay her own studies and life. As her daughter, Feng Yue
, and it was really a bloody misfortune for eight lifetimes.
This is also the reason why Zhou Chen feels incredible about the original plot. With such a mother, Feng Yue can actually forgive her in the end? Isn’t this nonsense?
That is to say, if a TV series dares to act like this, in real society, one hundred, probably ninety-nine people would not be able to forgive it.
The day after Zhou Rong left, which was the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, Zhou Zhigang and Zhou Bingyi also left by train.
Zhou Chen didn't go to see him off either, mainly because he didn't want to meet Zhou Zhigang.
After Zhou Zhigang left, Zhou Chen immediately took Zheng Juan to Guangzi Film.
As soon as Li Suhua saw Zhou Chen appear, she didn't show any good looks and started to sarcastically mock him.
"You still knew how to come. When your sister and your father left, they didn't see you showing up. As soon as they left, you came."
But as soon as Feng Yue saw Zhou Chen and Zheng Juan, she rushed over happily, "Uncle, uncle, give me a hug."
Zhou Chen laughed and hugged Feng Yue: "Yueyue, do you miss your uncle?"
"I think, especially, uncle, are you here to take me home?"
"Yes, then would you like to go home with your uncle?"
"Of course, uncle, why didn't you come and take me earlier? Uncle, I have completed your mission. They always say bad things about you."
Zhou Chen asked with a smile: "What did they say?"
Feng Yue tilted her head and thought for a while before saying: "There are too many, I don't remember them all. She always said that my uncle is a white-eyed wolf and an unfilial son..."
Zhou Chen chatted happily with Feng Yue for a while, then put her down and let her play with Zhou Rui and Zhou Cong.
Seeing the old lady sitting on the kang with an unhappy face, Zhou Chen leaned over with a smile and put his arms around the old lady's shoulders. The old lady struggled a few times but couldn't break free.
"What?"
"Mom, I miss you so much."
"Hmm."
"Don't be like this, Mom, don't you know who I am? Besides, I can't be entirely blamed for what happened that day. I feel aggrieved."
Li Suhua looked over and lectured: "Are you still aggrieved? I am more aggrieved than you. One is your father, one is your sister, and the other is you. They are all my most important people. Seeing you making noise, I feel
I can’t persuade you, but do you know how I feel?”
After training and training, the old lady started to cry first, crying in grievance.
Zhou Chen hugged her and coaxed: "Mom, I'm sorry, I know it's my fault. Why don't I come to apologize to you now?"
"Why do I want you to accompany me to apologize? What I want is for you to apologize to your father and your sister. What I want is for you to reconcile and live happily together as a family."
"I understand, Mom, just give me some time. I will follow your instructions and get along well with them in the future."
After comforting the old lady for a long time, the old lady wiped away her tears and was no longer angry.
"Mom, come back with me first."
"Your dad told me not to let me go to your place."
"Mom, what you said is right. I am your son. It is only natural for you to live in my house. Besides, you are old and are not by my side. I can't sleep at night."
"I see you've been sleeping well these days."
"Then you have wronged me. Ask Zheng Juan how I have been sleeping these days. I haven't slept well. I just miss you."
"Don't be poor, I don't believe what you say."
"Mom, pack up and come with me. I know you can live here, but there is Yue Yue. Can you bear to let her live here?"
"…………"
After Zhou Chen's persuasion, Li Suhua agreed. In fact, before Zhou Zhigang left, he had a heart-to-heart talk with her and told her that after he left, she would go live with her younger son.
Li Suhua knew that Zhou Zhigang was a sharp-tongued man who said harsh words, but in fact, he still couldn't worry about her and Yueyue and was worried about their safety, so he agreed to allow them to stay at his younger son's house.
So, Zhou Chen and Zheng Juan helped Li Suhua tidy up and clean the room. After a busy day, the family returned to the big house in the afternoon.
