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

Chapter 167 Gifts and Homecoming

After dinner, Huang Fengcang saw Yu Dawei off at the door, and then took a taxi home.

He drank a lot of alcohol tonight. Sitting in the back seat of the taxi, he rolled down the window and gazed wistfully at the bright lights and bustling city of Qingcheng.

There was something Huang Fengcang never dreamed of: the big leader who had supported him all the way and shared his ideals was actually the person behind those old bastards.

If it weren't for Lao Bai standing by his side and his own years of mental tempering, he might have directly collapsed.

In that instant, he couldn't understand why he would treat him like this, when he had been trained by him and was entrusted with the same spirit of "innovation" as him!

But later, he almost instinctively figured it out.

After so many years of interpersonal struggles, the motives behind many things can be traced back to their origins.

He drank nearly two jin of baijiu by himself tonight, which was also a way of drowning his sorrows in alcohol. He just had to show that he was happy, otherwise he would ruin the atmosphere of the party.

Only when he was alone in the back seat of the car, feeling the night wind blowing and gazing at the ever-changing Qingcheng, would he reveal the sorrow of being betrayed.

The person who once wanted you to be the best for you is actually the one who truly wants you to suffer a terrible fate.

It's funny to think about it.

When Yu Dawei returned to the villa, everyone was still awake and playing cards by the light.

Huang Man lost badly, and then his stubbornness kicked in. He insisted on playing until he won. Finally, when he saw Brother Dawei come back, he hurriedly dragged the other guy to help him win two more rounds.

Whether it was good luck or the influence of alcohol, Yu Dawei won all three rounds in a row.

The game ended in a cheerful atmosphere, and then everyone went to find their own rooms to sleep.

Because it was so late, He Huihui didn't leave and rested in the room next to Huang Ma's for the night.

Since there was nothing important to do the next day, Yu Dawei slept in late, which was rare for him. With the help of alcohol, he didn't wake up until after 10 a.m.

Huang Ma's villa has four floors. The basement is a garage and a storage room. The first floor is a large living room with a red patterned rug covering the area from the sofa to the TV cabinet. After passing through the corridor on the north side, there is a large kitchen and dining room where meals and cooking are done.

The second floor is divided into two rooms, east and west, by the staircase. The east room is a study and a dressing room. Huang Ma likes to study recipes and cookbooks, which is similar to Huang Man's deceased father's hobby, so the bookshelves are mostly filled with books related to food. The rooms on the right are Huang Ma's bedroom and Huang Man's bedroom.

However, neither Huang Man nor Huang's mother rarely came to stay, so the room was always empty. Last night, Huang Man's room on the second floor was given to He Huihui, while Huang Man stayed on the third floor with Yu Dawei and Yao Jinfu.

There are four guest rooms on the third floor and one shared bathroom. The bathrooms on the second floor are all inside the bedrooms. Finally, there is a bathroom on the first floor for entertaining guests.

When Huang Ma bought this villa, she didn't plan to live there long-term. She just wanted to use it for gatherings or to entertain people in her circle. Considering the issue of multiple people needing to use the toilet, she specially installed a bathroom, and it's the most trendy dry and wet separation design.

Yu Dawei walked from the third floor to the first floor. He Huihui and Huang Ma were not there. Yao Jinfu and Huang Man were lying on the sofa, eating fruit and watching TV.

"Where are Huang Ma and Xiao Huihui?" Yu Dawei walked over, picked up an orange from the plate, and peeled it.

"He Huihui went home. Huang Ma received a phone call this morning saying she had something to do and left. She told us to make our own lunch." Yao Jinfu came to Qingcheng and was very curious about things like televisions and computers.

It was at this moment that he realized just how remote and backward his village was. Fortunately, times were changing, and highways had already been built to the town.

Yu Dawei was indeed a bit hungry, so he went to the restaurant to see what they could cook. He quickly whipped up a few dishes, and Huang Man and Yao Jinfu joined him. The three of them started to eat a quick bite.

"Manzi, we're leaving tomorrow. Take good care of yourself here and don't upset Aunt Huang." Before leaving, Yu Dawei couldn't help but remind Manzi.

When this kid gets stubborn, he doesn't care about anyone else. Saying a few more words will make the other person less agitated.

"Yes, yes, I will." Huang Man nodded seriously. "I'll come to see you guys after the New Year."

“There’s no need to rush. Work in the Northeast starts relatively late, usually around April. So you can rest for a few months and spend quality time with your mother,” Yu Dawei advised again.

Just as the group was chatting, a car horn sounded outside the villa. Yu Dawei and the other two got up, walked through the living room, and saw a red car parked in the yard.

The car had a very nice overall appearance; it was a compact hatchback with two square headlights that looked like two eyes staring at the three children. Inside, Huang Ma, dressed in black, was smiling happily at the three children, her hands on the steering wheel. Then she turned off the engine and got out of the car.

"Dawei, this is the car your boss left for you, and the keys." Aunt Huang handed the decorated red car keys to Yu Dawei. "Take it for a spin and see how it goes."

"Thank you, Aunt Huang!" Yu Dawei gently stroked the red car body. The original paint was dazzlingly new. Stepping into the Fiat, although the front and rear seats were a bit cramped, especially since Yu Dawei and Yao Jinfu were both tall, they were already grateful to have a car at all.

The Fiat 126p is a purebred imported car. When starting, there are two levers on the right side, like handbrakes. You need to turn the key switch first, then engage the levers, and finally push the rightmost switch to start the car.

This car can be said to be a testament to the passage of time. It has witnessed a part of the history of China's automobile industry and will be sought after by many people in the future.

Because it's rear-wheel drive, some rally races abroad also take this car and modify it.

Yu Dawei drove Huang Man and Yao Jinfu around the streets. At first, Yu Dawei was a little inexperienced, but having driven manual transmissions all his life, he quickly adapted. He drove back and forth around the streets near the villa. There weren't many cars on the road, so driving was very easy.

After getting the Fiat, Yu Dawei started packing his things in the afternoon. Huang Ma cooked a pot of beef tallow broth for him and Yao Jinfu, and put them into separate boxes.

Yu Dawei, like a happy big boy, cheerfully accepted the gift and, together with Fuzi, showered Huang's mother with compliments, making her laugh until her stomach hurt.

While tidying up, Yu Dawei received a phone call at the villa; it was from a high-ranking leader.

"Have you received the car?" Huang Fengcang asked.

"Received, thank you boss, the car is in great condition!" Yu Dawei grinned.

"That's good. I've already transferred the repair fee to Master Lü. Huang Man and Fu Zi each received 1,000 yuan for the repairs. The money is with Huang Ma, and she should give it to you today." Huang Fengcang paused here. "As for the car, because it's a friend's car, I got it for 12,000 yuan. This morning, I wanted Huang Ma to help me pick up the car, and she gave me 6,000 yuan after she found out about the situation."

"This car is like a gift from your mother and me. Although it's still early for the New Year, I still wish you a Happy New Year in advance." Huang Fengcang said with a smile. His mother's actions were indeed beyond his expectations.

Yu Dawei stood there dumbfounded, holding the phone in his hand. He had thought that the car in the yard might have been obtained through some kind of relationship, but he never expected that Huang Ma would also have a favor to share with him.

He put down the phone and went to the restaurant. Seeing Huang Ma busy at work, Yu Dawei reached out and hugged her, feeling touched: "Thank you, Huang Ma, but this gift is too precious for me."

Aunt Huang guessed what Yu Dawei was talking about and smiled kindly: "Actually, I just benefited from Fengcang's success. I originally wanted to give you something when you left, which was also thanks to Fengcang. Dawei, Aunt Huang is really grateful to you for raising my child so well."

Huang Man and Yao Jinfu were unaware of what had happened until Yu Dawei explained it to them.

Huang Ma also took out two thousand yuan, which Huang Fengcang asked her to give on his behalf. She originally planned to give it to the two people in the evening, but it's good that she gave it to them now.

After receiving the thousand yuan, Huang Man chuckled and kept showing it off to his mother.

Huang's mother seemed very happy. In her opinion, the amount of money Huang Man earned was not the key point; the key point was that the money was earned through her son's hard work.

He had witnessed Xiaoman's hard work when he was at the mine, helping with disassembling parts, installing components, and cleaning.

That's good. Huang's mother is very satisfied that Huang Man has been able to move on from his past and embrace life anew, even if life is a little dirty and tiring. At least he is happy every day.

It would be even better if I could get a wife this year.

After dinner, Yu Dawei and Yao Jinfu put all their things in the car. When Yu Dawei was at the Shapingba Department Store, he also bought three sets of New Year's goods and gave them to Huang Man, Fuzi, and his own family. Although it wasn't much money, it was still a token of his goodwill.

The next morning, Yu Dawei and Yao Jinfu drove away from Qingcheng in a red Fiat sedan, and Huang Man then began her various blind dates before the Lunar New Year.

In Huang Ma's opinion, even if she had a target, He Huihui, it wasn't enough. What if it didn't work out? What if she came up with the idea a few days later and then the other person changed their mind?

At this point, Huang Ma's business acumen kicked in. She decided to cast a wide net throughout Qingcheng, nurturing each person in turn, in an effort to find the perfect match for Xiao Man.

Even if she were to pass away one day, her love for Xiaoman would take her place and accompany Xiaoman for the rest of her life.

What one fears most when having a child late in life is passing away early, leaving behind an only child who is still too young to understand.

Thanks to Qidian's error correction function, and thanks to the readers for helping to correct the errors. The bosses' kindness and good deeds will surely bring good luck!

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