Chapter 38

"Brother Gaizi, do you believe I have the ability to lead Chang'an Village to prosperity and wealth, making every household rich and fortunate, which would be much happier than just living a small life with the few hundred thousand yuan from the demolition?"

Wu Bing was momentarily stunned.

It seemed that this was not the goal he had been supporting Zhao Zhiqiang to become the director yesterday.

His goal was actually to balance the interests of the Zhao family, represented by Zhao Tiejun from the First Street, and the Zhang family from the Second Street during the demolition, and most fundamentally, to ensure that his own interests were not damaged and maximized.

With this Zhao Zhiqiang, who had been tough and fearless since childhood, he and Guomu Gou's interests could be better protected. A good person can be bullied, and a good horse can be ridden; with him around, at least people like Zhao Tiejun wouldn't dare to be too overbearing.

He didn't expect today's situation.

The beginning was perfect, but Zhao Zhiqiang's final words didn't sit well with him.

This was completely unexpected.

Moreover, District Secretary Gu had already congratulated him on his successful campaign. What did this signal?

Although everyone had congratulated him, the order of congratulations was different.

What did this mean?

"I? I of course... believe you." He said insincerely.

"Brother, I believe you!"

Hearing that his brother was at the village committee, Zhao Zhigang, who had run for three or four miles to meet his brother, held a bag in his hand, his face full of innocence and determination, and clenched his fist tightly.

"I believe you too!"

"I believe you!"

The village kids who went back together all saw the big scar on Zhao Zhiqiang's chest.

His strength was immense, and Niu Dan, who had practiced martial arts at Shaolin Temple, moved like flowing clouds and water, daring to stand on the car of the district secretary and speak out!

There was no one else in all of Chang'an Village who could be as bold as him.

These were all energetic and passionate young boys, at the age when they idolized heroes. After this afternoon's events, they admired Zhao Zhiqiang, who, though thin and unremarkable, exuded a fierce and masculine aura.

They didn't have a clear idea of how to build the village, but they felt comfortable listening to Brother Qiang and walking behind Zhao Zhiqiang.

Unconsciously, they began to imitate Zhao Zhiqiang's unique wide-legged gait.

This peculiar movement, which Zhao Zhiqiang couldn't correct even during his military service, had earned him many kicks from his squad leader. But when he looked back, he saw a small line of people following him in a similar crab-like gait.

"Zhiqiang, tomorrow, the village will announce the candidates for the election. This was decided by all the village representatives and the township organization department and leaders. I'm not quite sure how it will go, but remember to go to the village committee early tomorrow."

Wu Bing, with mixed feelings, said this as he reached his doorstep and then went home.

"Okay, Brother Gaizi."

Zhao Zhiqiang's home was in the middle of Guomu Gou Village, and the road was not easy to walk.

The two brothers were blocked by a stretched Lincoln.

"Brother, where did you get so much money? I counted, there's 890,000 yuan!" Zhao Zhigang, now alone with his brother, looked shocked.

"Are you really that idle? Why count that stuff? Just focus on your studies."

"Hehe, I did as you said and didn't tell Mom. I hid it." Zhao Zhiqiang didn't respond directly, each speaking their own mind.

"Okay, just keep it. Use it when you need it. After I register tomorrow, I'll take you to buy New Year's goods, buy clothes for Mom and Dad, and get you a phone and a good haircut. Haha, my brother will definitely be the handsomest guy in Chengnan No.1 High School!"

"Hehe—Brother, you're changing the subject again. I won't ask about the money. Anyway, you're amazing. Oh, right, what's your relationship with Secretary Gu? He's been begging Mom to give us a house in the city. He almost said our house is falling apart and we're poor. He wants to give us a house for free, for what? To say you saved his life? Did he fall into a seepage well?"

"He didn't fall into a well. A cement board fell from the sky and almost hit him."

"Ah, so that's it... I see..." Zhao Zhigang had seen the big hole, and the car was right below it. So it was really Brother who saved Uncle Gu Quanyou.

"Right, the money is his. He gave it to me for saving his life. Don't worry about it. If he gives us a house, we'll take it. We won't be polite. If he gives it sincerely, we'll take it sincerely. There's nothing to be ashamed of. This way, he'll feel at ease. Besides, you're in your third year of high school, and having a house in the city will be more convenient for your studies. You won't have to stay in the dormitory, and it will be quieter for reviewing. We can even hire a nanny to take care of you, which would be even better..."

Zhao Zhiqiang thought it would be convenient for his brother to have a house in the city for his studies.

Now, many people in the village had houses in the city. Even in Guomu Gou, about 20% of the people spent their winters in the city rather than staying in the mountains.

As for how much more he would take from Gu Quanyou, Zhao Zhiqiang hadn't thought much about it.

Believe it or not, take it or not.

Zhao Zhigang was a bit stunned.

"Ah, Brother, you really saved him? How did you save him—oh, right..."

His brain was processing so much information, and the words "house" and "nanny" had overwhelmed him. For a moment, he didn't know what to say. The two brothers had already entered the main room.

"I didn't expect that Mr. Chen also had a hard past," Hua Xuemei's voice sounded much better, not as tired as it had been a few days ago.

"Right, both Old Gu and I started as construction workers. We worked for thirty years, struggling hard, to get to this point!" Chen Liqin was chatting while keeping an eye on the front door.

"Oh, Daqiang is back!" Chen Liqin had already boiled water three times in the big pot outside and had drunk three bowls of boiled water, finally waiting for the person she had been expecting.

Zhao Zhiqiang knew why these two had been waiting and smiled as he entered the main room.

He didn't expect Gu Quanyou and Chen Liqin to kneel down with a thud.

This startled Zhao Zhiqiang.

Bang!

Bang!

Two loud thuds.

"Benefactor! I can't express my gratitude for saving my life. I'll kowtow to you and Sister!" Gu Quanyou sincerely kowtowed and then looked up to speak.

Zhao Zhiqiang quickly pulled him up, looking at his shocked mother.

He didn't know what to say because he didn't know what they had talked about before.

"Oh, it was just a small favor. Why are you two doing this? Quickly, quickly, sit down and talk." Hua Xuemei tried to pull Chen Liqin up, and Zhao Zhigang helped her up.

Ah, it was just a small favor, that's good, that's good...

They chatted for a while, and Gu Quanyou still wanted to express his gratitude.

"Daqiang, Uncle Gu doesn't mean to look down on your family," Gu Quanyou felt a bit embarrassed saying this, but he really couldn't bear to see the state of the house and the suffering of the people living in it. "Since I'm in the construction business, I have all kinds of houses. It's almost the New Year. You can just tidy up a bit and move into my house in the Chengnan District. After the New Year, we can go through the transfer procedures, so Sister can rest and recover. If you really want to stay here, I'll have people come and renovate it in the spring!" Gu Quanyou sincerely started to plan how to thank Zhao Zhiqiang.

"That's not right!" Hua Xuemei was alarmed. "Oh, Uncle Gu, you're too polite. It was just a small favor. Anyone would have done the same. We can't take your house. No, no, no!"

Zhao Zhiqiang smiled. "Mom, Uncle Gu is right. This house is really drafty. Your nose is already stuffy. If you catch a cold, we'll have to go to the hospital, and your health can't afford another illness. Listen to Uncle Gu and move into his house. Don't worry, I won't live there for free."

"Right, right! Now Zhiqiang is a special advisor in our company. This house can be considered as his advance salary, hehe." Gu Quanyou had a sudden idea.

Seeing that Zhao Zhiqiang didn't refuse, he felt greatly relieved.

He also admired him greatly. A true master knows what to take and what not to take, never playing games.

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