The winter nights come very early, and at seven o'clock in the evening, it is completely dark.
Deputy Director Wang Guodong's home is very lively. It has two floors of 300, with six upper floors and six lower floors, and there are bright lights everywhere.
Even the small yard at the entrance is decorated with bright colorful lights, creating a very festive atmosphere.
doorstep
There were red firecrackers and confetti everywhere, and children were setting off firecrackers, lighting the fuses and running away.
"Bang... bang..."
The sound of the firecrackers was deafening. These were homemade firecrackers brought from my hometown in the countryside. They contained quite a lot of gunpowder. They flew high and exploded loudly.
"Sister, our family is spending the Spring Festival at your place this year. When I came here, there were many workers on the farm. I heard that my eldest sister's business is very big. Please tell me that I want to work here."
Chen Xiutong has become quite agitated this year. He immediately spread the news he got from his son Chen Shi around the farm, making it known to everyone.
In the past two years, the development of the farm has been very difficult. Most farm workers have struggled to make a living, and many of them have gone out to work.
I heard that the second son of Sister Huaizhou's family was the boss of the business. With such a ready-made opportunity, I immediately asked for help.
The deserted threshold of Chen Xiutong's house has become crowded with people, with relatives and friends willing to come and go.
"This, we have to wait until Xiaocheng comes back. How do I know if I want someone?"
The eldest, Chen Xiude, and the second, Chen Xiucai, sat on one side eating melon seeds and raised their heads after hearing this.
"Sister, I heard from our family Chen Jian that the small town will open a few stores in the provincial capital this year, so manpower is definitely needed. If you can, the folks in the countryside can help. Their lives are also very difficult."
"Okay, I know this."
Chen Xiulian said: "But let me tell you one thing, running such a big company in a small town is very stressful. You are not allowed to cause trouble to him."
"That is, absolutely impossible."
A few brothers and sisters of the family were sitting together chatting. Wang Guodong walked in with his hands clasped behind his back, as if he were singing on a stage.
When Chen Xiulian saw it, she burst into laughter.
"You elder brother-in-law, after returning from the provincial capital Jinling, the deputy director has become more and more arrogant. Look, he is not at work at home, and his walking posture is..."
"What's wrong! There are rules for walking, sitting and standing." Old God Wang Guodong defended.
"Huh, I'm too lazy to pay attention to you."
"Hey! Wife, let me tell you wow!"
Director Wang's face changed quickly, and he sat next to Chen Xiulian and got closer:
"Years ago, there was a meeting in the city. After the meeting, Mayor Shi Tianxue talked to me for a few words. He also knew that our son had opened a large supermarket in the provincial capital, and encouraged me to let my son return to his hometown to start a business.
Let’s contribute to the development of our hometown.”
Chen Xiulian changed color when she heard this:
"I'm warning you Wang Guodong, don't bother your son with these things. We don't understand business matters, so you should be your own official and don't interfere in your children's business matters."
"I know it, so I just said it casually."
At this time, there was a noise at the door, and children could be heard shouting and cheering.
"Qi! Brother Cheng is back, giving out a big red envelope in the New Year."
After returning home, Wang Yaocheng got out of the car and looked at the festive colors in the yard, and suddenly felt like a wanderer's heart dropped to the ground.
doorway
Chen Xiulian and several uncles came out and looked at him in surprise.
Wang Yaocheng saw his mother, Chen Xiulian, coming out to greet her. He quickly walked a few steps, bent down and hugged his mother tightly.
"Mom, my son wishes you a happy New Year in advance. I wish you good health, a good mood, and a happy New Year."
"You kid, there's no need to rush home all the way. You're busy with your own business. Are you tired from the journey? Go back to the house and rest for a while."
"Ai!"
Wang Yaocheng helped his mother walk into the house and asked, "Where is the eldest brother? Didn't he come back two days ago?"
"The one next door was playing blaring music all day long. It was so noisy that I asked him and his wife to live next door."
Through the flower wall, Wang Yaocheng could see the bright lights next door, and the sound of "clack-clack-clack" music coming from inside, which was full of rhythm.
There is also Wang Yaoyang’s singing voice of ghosts crying and wolves howling:
"Ali, Alibaba, Alibaba is a happy young man..."
Wow!
This guy is already deeply poisoned, and it was all caused by the American movie "Break Dance" from earlier years.
once Upon a time
Wang Yaoyang had just returned from the army and was catching up with the hit American movie "Break Dance". He was immediately obsessed with that guy.
Can you believe it?
Wang Yaoyang watched this movie more than 20 times, which is not the highest record among his retired comrades. The highest record is 50 times. He spent the whole day in the movie theater, as if he was poisoned.
When he had nothing to do after get off work, Wang Yaoyang wore bell-bottom pants, carried a four-speaker Sanyo tape recorder, and break danced with his brothers on the street.
The brothers all had small floral perms on their hair, with their hair stuck straight on the back of their heads, like little hooligans, and all the girls and wives would walk around when they saw it.
Wearing a red band around the head, wearing good leather gloves, cutting off the front fingertips, cleaning windows on the street, and taking a moonwalk, let alone the joyful scene.
Because of these outrageous things, the leaders of the Cultural Affairs Bureau were quite dissatisfied and caused quite a lot of trouble.
At eight o'clock sharp, the New Year's Eve dinner officially started.
The Spring Festival Gala was playing on the 25-inch color TV, and two large tables of delicacies were placed in the main room, which was packed with adults and children from three of my uncle's families.
"Dayangzi, the New Year's Eve dinner has been prepared a long time ago. It's a good thing for you that you won't be able to come here even if you are invited. It's just a few steps next door. Shouldn't we invite you in a big sedan chair?"
"Mom, am I here?"
Wang Yaoyang walked in from the door with a smile, still listening to the music next door, stepping on the drums step by step.
There is really no one else who is so flirtatious.
"You can't have peace of mind while eating, so why can't you turn off the music next door?"
"Mom, I'm really into rock music. I heard that the Black Panthers will have a live concert in Mingzhu City after the Lantern Festival. I've already asked someone to get tickets."
Wang Yaocheng suddenly remembered that Si Wanru was also a fan of the Black Panthers, and interrupted:
"Then you can get a few more, and my friend might want to go too."
"How many do you want?"
"About ten. Anyway, the more the merrier, I'm not afraid no one will listen to it."
"Wow! You have such a loud tone, you need to speak more than ten words in one mouth. Do you know how tight the tickets for the concert are? Brother, are you a little inflated?"
Wang Yaocheng was really angry at this inconspicuous elder brother:
"I just need to make a call to Guanshengyuan or Meilin Masahiro Group. Believe it or not, they have to deliver 100 front-end tickets to the concert to me overnight."
"Hmph! Dese."
These words left Wang Yaoyang speechless. He sat down angrily and said to his parents and uncles present:
"Let me state it in advance! When I get concert tickets, my friends help me. Only when I have good connections can I help.
I won’t be like some people who use the company’s operating leverage to exert pressure or openly or covertly seek benefits.”
"What do you mean by asking for benefits? I also gave you money, okay? When I was in Hong Kong, did you complete the tasks I assigned you?" Wang Yaocheng calmly gave this guy a hard time.
"Brother, this is a family banquet, and business matters are not discussed at the family banquet." The eldest brother Wang Yaoyang was a little tired.
"Hahaha, let's get started."
Uncle Chen Xiude quickly smoothed things over and received a response from everyone. Everyone raised their glasses to celebrate the New Year, and the crisp sound of clinking wine glasses was heard.
The New Year's Eve of 1992 came quietly in this warm and lively atmosphere.