Through the little episode of smoking, Chen Tong thought that Wei Ergou could still be said to be understandable. He was kind in his heart, and he had to go this path due to his helplessness in making a living or his unfair fate.

Chen Tong asked, "Uncle Ergou, how many children do you have? How old are you?"

Speaking of the child, Wei Ergou was obviously a little sad. He lay on his side on the bed, his eyes choked by smoke, and looked at the night view outside the window in a hazy way. The prosperous scene outside the window was, compared to the Xiwan Village where he lived all his life, one was heaven and the other was hell.

Wei Ergou flicked the ash and said, "Two, one boy, the other girl, the boy is already 17, and the girl is 12 years old."

Chen Tong then asked, "Then you come out, who cares about them?"

When asked this, Wei Ergou was obviously a little nervous because he didn't expect that if he left, who would cook for the child. He stopped smoking and looked at Chen Tong without blinking.

Chen Tong did not pursue this topic and continued to ask: "Does the two children study well? Do you usually provide tutoring?"

This problem once again stumped Wei Ergou because he never cared about his children's studies, let alone tutoring. Wei Ergou fell into silence and lowered his head to smoke.

Chen Tong walked to the window, looked out the window and said, "Uncle Ergou, how beautiful the night view is! Have you ever thought that your children can live in the provincial capital?"

Chen Tong did not look at Wei Ergou and continued: "I also came out of the countryside, got into college and came to the provincial capital. I have lived in this city for five years. If it weren't for other reasons, I would have stayed in this city. We rural people cannot compare with urban people. There are parks here, we only have pastorals; there are cinemas here, we only have TVs; there are shopping malls here, we only have convenience stores, etc. Therefore, if rural people want to change their destiny, they can only change through knowledge. Do you want your children to stay in the countryside like you?"

"You two children have lost their maternal love since childhood. How much pressure does this incomplete love put on them. Now, you abandon them and do nothing all day long, smoking, drinking, gambling, and complaining again. You said, do you think you can be worthy of them? Do you know how much harm you will cause to them?"

Wei Ergou picked up his trembling hands and continued to smoke, but he had no idea that the cigarette had burned out.

Chen Tong saw Wei Ergou's psychological changes and felt that his words had worked, so he continued: "As far as I know, you said that Tan Zhigao occupied your foundation back then. If according to historical records, the land where you built the house now belonged to his family. Besides, Tan Zhigao had already given the past 500 yuan compensation. Your wife's death has nothing directly to Tan Zhigao, but out of humanitarianism, he gave you another 500 yuan funeral expenses. But where did you go? Didn't you just let you smoke and drink?"

"So, even if you sue your affairs, they won't solve them. If you really lack money to spend, I can give them to you. Tell me, how much do you want?"

After being ridiculed by Chen Tong, Wei Ergou had no fighting spirit at all. He sat there without saying a word, smoking one by one.

Chen Tong walked up to him, moved a chair and sat down. He also took out a cigarette from the cigarette box and lit it.

Chen Tong returned to the topic of the beginning and said, "Uncle Ergou, you have to believe me. I will help your child tutoring his homework. What do you think?"

Wei Ergou suddenly raised his head and stuttered: "Are you saying true?"

Seeing that there was a show, Chen Tong said affirmatively: "Uncle Ergou, I'm not afraid of you being laughed at. I only reported to the town government yesterday, but I can tell you with certainty that Shihe Town is my place to work in the next few years. As long as your child doesn't understand anything, you can go to the town government to find me."

Wei Ergou suddenly stood up, grabbed Chen Tong's hand tightly, and said, "Cadre Chen, I really thank you very much."

Wei Ergou was strong and powerful, and his hands were so painful that Chen Tong's hand was pinched. He said, "Uncle Ergou, my father and several villagers jointly established a farm. After a few years, the benefits were good. If you are willing, you can do your own farming, you can rely on self-reliance, and live a good life like others. Why not do it? Do you rely on petitioning to make a living in the future? What should you do when your child goes to college in the future? What should you do when you get married and have children? Have you ever thought about it?"

Chen Tong's words poked Wei Ergou's sore spot again. He sighed and said, "Why don't I want to? But I just can't control myself. I feel itchy if I don't drink alcohol for a day, and my hands will itch if I don't play mahjong for a day."

Chen Tong felt that Wei Ergou still had room to turn around, so he said resolutely: "From tomorrow, you will quit. If you want, I can help you."

Wei Ergou was also moved and said, "How to help?"

Chen Tong thought quickly and said, "Let's do this, I'll lend you money, buy some piglets for you, and I'll pay it back to me after you sell it."

"Okay, it's a matter of determination. I'll go back with you tomorrow. I'll support myself." Wei Ergou patted his chest and said.

"Okay, one word is certain." Chen Tong replied. Chen Tong was just obedient to agree to Wei Ergou, but where did the money come from?

Wei Ergou was as happy as a child, jumping and taking off his clothes and preparing to go to bed. When he lay on the bed, he remembered what Guo Yuandong said before leaving, and the 200 yuan. For a moment, he tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep.

Wei Ergou compared Guo Yuandong's remuneration with Shen Tong's promise, but he still felt that Chen Tong's idea was more reliable. Even if I gave me 500 yuan, wouldn't I have to bet all in a few days? Yes! Chen Tong was right, I should think about the child and the future of the child. Thinking of this, he woke up Chen Tong who was already asleep and told him the whole story of Guo Yuandong.

In fact, Chen Tong was not asleep either. He was recalling his happy relationship with Xu Xia. When he heard Wei Ergou's words, he was quite shocked. He hurriedly asked, "Who else knows about this?"

Wei Ergou thought for a while and said, "I think no one else knows it."

Chen Tong felt that this matter was serious and he could not make the decision alone, so he reminded him: "Uncle Ergou, you have been used by others! Fortunately, you told me, otherwise you would be in danger. I tell you, you will immediately return the money to Mayor Guo after you go back, and don't worry about the rest."

"Okay, Cadre Shen, I'll listen to you." Wei Ergou agreed.

The next morning, Wei Ergou followed Chen Tong and Liu Siming back to Shihe Town, which shocked Liu Siming.

What was even more shocking were Ma Guotao and Guo Yuandong.
Chapter completed!