In 1992, a small village owner became the richest man in the village by owning a car.

Chapter 124 Construction in Full Swing

When Zhang Yunqin learned that the guy driving the Xiali was going to eat at her house, she was immediately displeased and even tried to give him the cold shoulder.

But when Zhang Yunqin learned that the long-haired man was actually Jiang Erdanzi, her emotions changed drastically.

Jiang Erdanzi used to come to Yujiatun and stay at his house, because his older cousin's house was next door, so it was close by.

They're quite familiar with each other.

So Zhang Yunqin didn't indulge him. She gave Jiang Erdan a scathing dressing-down, ultimately standing up for his parents, showing no concern for them whatsoever.

In addition, they specifically criticized the other person's long hair, saying that long hair is not fashionable in the village, and that one should not dress so flashy, as it is easy for others to look down on them.

Jiang Erdanzi nodded knowingly. When he was a child, he often visited Yujiatun because he was very close to his older cousin, and he was also familiar with Aunt Zhang.

The fact that his aunt was able to offer advice meant that she didn't consider Jiang Erdanzi an outsider.

And that was exactly what happened. After Zhang Yunqin finished her rambling on the kang (a heated brick bed), she went to catch a chicken for Erdanzi. How could she come home without having a chicken stew with mushrooms? Besides, it had been so many years since they last saw each other.

With Yu Dawei around, Mom doesn't need to do such a small thing as killing a chicken herself.

Among the chicken carcasses, Yu Dawei had his eye on a rooster, a rooster that was quite hated!
Every time Yu Dawei entered the old man's yard, this rooster would wag around in front of him with a look of contempt. You tell me, if I don't kill you, who will I kill!
"You're the one! Fortune changes every thirty years, and you still dare to look down on me? Today, I'll make you my meal!" Yu Dawei hunched over and crawled into the chicken coop, letting the other hens out through the small opening. Then he closed the small door of the coop and began to outwit and outmaneuver the rooster.

He spread his arms to block the rooster's escape routes to the left and right, slowly forcing it into a corner.

Before the other party could react, Yu Dawei quickly reached out his left hand and grabbed the other party's neck. His other hand followed closely, pinching the base of the wing as the other party frantically flapped its wings. Then, he lifted it up with one hand!
As if Yu Dawei had seized his lifeline, the other party instantly gave up struggling, his gaze unwavering, as if he were playing dead.

"Slap! Slap!" After crawling out of the chicken coop, Yu Dawei ripped off the chicken feathers and then slapped the rooster twice. "Don't play dead! This guy's got you all messed up! He doesn't want to talk to you, you know? And he still dares to wander around in front of me." (Author's note: "真讷" is a dialect word meaning "very tough.")
Inside the house, Jiang Erdanzi naturally saw Yu Dawei slapping the chicken through the window. He grinned and said with amusement, "Everyone in our village is saying that Dawei is the richest man in the village now. I thought that the kid had changed after he grew up. But I found that he seems to be the same as when he was a child, still so vengeful."

"He has some bad habits that he'll probably never change in his lifetime," Old Yu commented, then smiled with satisfaction. "But he has indeed changed a bit in the past year or so. He knows how to work and earn money now, and he knows how to cherish his wife. Those two things are enough; I don't ask for anything else."

"Alright, Uncle, this is already very good. Dawei is the envy of everyone in our village now. This can be considered as the student surpassing the master. Back then, you were the richest man in Yujiatun. Look how many years have passed, and your eldest son has taken over your mantle and become the richest man in the village." Jiang Erdanzi, as expected of someone who had lived in a big city, spoke very nicely and knew how to flatter one person while also praising the other.

Yu Laonian had to admit that Erdanzi, who used to be dark-skinned, had really changed a lot, and his understanding of human relationships had become more and more sophisticated.

At the dinner table, Jiang Erdanzi took the initiative to talk about the whole process of making his fortune in Shenzhen, but in reality, it was not that easy.

When I first arrived there, I was sold by human traffickers to do hard labor. The only pay I got was enough to eat, nothing else.

It can only be said that Jiang Erdan was unlucky; his journey into the city was a hellish one.

After a period of darkness and turmoil, Jiang Erdanzi had some capital, so he learned the skill of hairdressing and opened a small shop.

He had his own small group in the northeast of Shenzhen, and he was very grateful that they stuck together and that his shop was never bullied.

Later, as his technology matured and he gained a better understanding of the local situation, Jiang Erdanzi began to make a name for himself in Shenzhen.

Putting everything else aside, just take his barbershop as an example. He started with an inconspicuous little barbershop, then expanded it to a large barbershop, and then from one to two, and then to three.

Now, in addition to his three barbershops, he also owns a restaurant that serves Northeastern Chinese cuisine, incorporating elements of Shandong and Sichuan cuisines. Business is doing quite well.

When Jiang Erdanzi talks about hairdressing, he talks as much as Yu Laonian talks about car repair, and he even reveals his business plans, such as how women nowadays are starting to dress themselves up and are willing to spend a lot of money.

He plans to combine the beauty and hairdressing industries into a single beauty and hair salon, and he cited several examples that have already been done in Shenzhen.

Anyway, Yu Laonian listened with great interest, and images of towering buildings seemed to appear in his mind.

As for Yu Dawei, who was drinking with him, he was rather uninterested. He had never been to Shenzhen in his previous life, and he knew very well that wherever there are people, there is a world of intrigue.

It's not an easy place to make it anywhere. Are there many opportunities in Shenzhen? Yes! But do you have the life to seize them?
Erdan's words sounded casual, but the hardships he endured were something only he could truly understand.

However, there was one thing Yu Dawei was curious about: Erdan's wife.

At the dinner table, he also told some things about his wife. The two met at a hair salon and gradually got together. Her parents are both locals.

After that, Yu Dawei didn't hear any more useful information, and it seemed that the woman came from an ordinary family.

Yu Dawei thought about it and decided not to dwell on it. After all, it was someone else's business and had nothing to do with his half a copper coin.

After the meal, Jiang Erdanzi spent some more tea with Yu Laonian and his son before preparing to leave. They agreed that the other would drive ahead in his Xiali, while Yu Dawei would follow behind.

Just before getting into the car, Jiang Erdanzi jokingly said to Dawei, "Brother, now that you've made some money, why don't you buy a car? You don't need to buy anything too fancy, a Xiali will do. It's durable and easy to drive. I drove all the way back from the south with my wife and kids, and nothing happened."

"We'll see," Yu Dawei said with a smile.

It would be impossible for him not to be tempted, but he couldn't just spend the money in his pocket like that. If he didn't build the house and instead spent the money on a car, he would definitely slap himself.

What's the difference between this and my past self?! I spend money recklessly, always buying the best things, only to find out they're the most useless.

After Yu Dawei smiled and gave a perfunctory reply, he drove his hand tractor behind Jiang Erdanzi all the way to Jiangxiagou in the Fifth Team.

When we arrived at Old Jiang's house in Jiangxiagou, we not only saw Old Master Jiang, but also Jiang Erdan's wife and children.

The other person is outgoing and cheerful, and while their clothing isn't exactly plain, they seem like an easy person to get along with.

Before leaving, Jiang Erdanzi didn't forget to thank Yu Dawei: "I heard that you helped the village get electricity ahead of schedule. Our village also benefited from your kindness. I thank you on behalf of my parents."

"If you ever come to Shenzhen, don't forget to come find me." Jiang Erdanzi left a landline number, folded the piece of paper twice, and handed it to Yu Dawei: "I can't help you with big things, but I can definitely help you with small things."

"Alright, thanks, brother. If I ever have the chance to go to Shenzhen, I'll definitely come visit you." Yu Dawei flashed his signature thick-browed, big-eyed smile, then waved and left.

Just take those polite words with a grain of salt. Shenzhen is a million miles away from my hometown. Why would I go there if I have nothing better to do? I'd rather take good care of my car and do something I enjoy.

However, Yu Dawei was still very grateful to this Brother Erdan. If it weren't for him, he wouldn't have been able to sell the hand tractor for the high price of eight thousand yuan.

No one in the village would pay such a price for such an old hand tractor; this is definitely a nostalgia-driven price.

Finally, what left a deep impression on Yu Dawei about Jiang Erdanzi was the construction of Shenzhen.

Although he wasn't interested, it didn't stop him from fantasizing. Perhaps because he had never seen a relationship in his past life, he would always imagine some construction scenes in his mind.

He felt that the company where General Manager Huang worked would definitely have construction projects in the south, and the northeast was certainly not where the main force was stationed.

It seems that, as Xiao Bai said, the top leader Huang Fengcang has indeed been secretly sabotaged by many people in recent years.

"Sigh, what does it have to do with me? I'll maintain my car. Once the house is built, I'll save up some money next year and buy a new excavator..." Yu Dawei suddenly hesitated again. It wasn't that he couldn't afford a new car, but rather that his old car was more cost-effective.

After much thought, I've decided to focus on making money first.

It's late October now, and the other sections of the project in Luhe Town are nearing completion. However, sections three, seven, and nine are taking longer than the others and may take several more months to finish next year.

By mid-November, or more accurately, by the end of November, it would be impossible to work.

Then came the unique short holiday in Northeast China. Farmers had it because they couldn't plant in winter. He had it too, because he now also relied on the land for his livelihood.

"Maintaining a car, maintaining a car, winters in Northeast China are really tough," Yu Dawei couldn't help but sigh.

When he returned to the village, he made a special trip to Yu Dazhi's place to pay off the debts he had recently incurred.

Then he heard everyone talking about him again.

The discussion was about how much the refurbished car sold for, which made Yu Dawei sigh deeply and shake his head speechlessly.

Sigh, just as I thought, people are afraid of becoming famous, just like pigs are afraid of getting fat.

He hears people talking about him wherever he goes, even when he goes to Jiangxiagou in the Fifth Team. These people have never met him, and they can't help but talk about him as they pass by.

Yu Dawei's fame in Heshan Village is absolutely inseparable from the "help" of two people: the old village chief Sun Heming and Principal Zhang Baicang, who made all students write short essays at home.

"You two had a good time, but you put me on the hot seat, you know!" Yu Dawei thought to himself, now he could no longer keep a low profile in the village.

He can only wait for time to fade the memory, for people to gradually stop caring, and then complete the process of "transformation into the great," until finally everyone slowly forgets him.

Recently, Zhang Baicang also sensed that something was wrong, and he would avoid Yu Dawei whenever he saw him, for fear of attracting the other party's angry glare.

(End of this chapter)