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

Chapter 505: Resigned and went home.
“Dad’s health is alright, but his temper has gotten increasingly strange in recent years. He gets angry at the drop of a hat.” Zhang Huaijin said, his lips twitching, clearly indicating that he hadn’t had a good time in the past two years.

Yu Dawei was somewhat surprised and asked while driving, "That shouldn't be the case. You've achieved some success in your career now, at least you have something serious to do. Why would he criticize you?"

"Sigh, if only it were that simple." Zhang Huaijin sighed, then leaned back in his seat and explained, "A few years ago, after I brought the Caterpillar we assembled back to the construction site, I gradually paid back all the money I owed to my family, like a snowball rolling downhill. Everything was going well, wasn't it? I was finally able to make a living."

“Yes,” Yu Dawei echoed.

“But my dad isn’t satisfied! He thinks I’m not young anymore, so he’s been trying to find me a partner every day. My mom doesn’t care about this at all, but he’s so persistent.” Zhang Huaijin rolled her eyes.

Yu Dawei grinned, recalling how Professor Zhang particularly liked to speak in a tone of admonition. In fact, now that he thought about it, that was just Professor Zhang's personality; he liked to lend a hand in matters big and small.

If I treat others this way, how much more so my own child?

"So? Didn't you find anything you liked?" Yu Dawei turned to look at Zhang Huaijin.

“It’s not that I haven’t dated a few, but they weren’t that great.” Zhang Huaijin shifted his body slightly, turning to face Yu Dawei. “Brother, you know that most local girls in Kyoto are their parents’ darlings, and quite a few of them are spoiled.”

"I still remember a few weirdos. If I accidentally swore at her when we went out, she would point her finger at me and say I had no manners. It was really disgusting!" Zhang Huaijin felt disgusted just thinking about it. She was nothing but pretending to be innocent in front of him.

Yu Dawei smiled but didn't say anything. On the way, the two talked about construction issues in China and some future directions for car maintenance and repair.

In fact, Yu Dawei could guess Zhang Huaijin's thinking. He still wanted to see if he could start his own construction company through the car maintenance business. After all, he had tried to do the same thing before, but failed when he partnered with someone.

Now he wants to do it himself, even if it's a small place, or a small construction company.

This spirit of getting back up wherever he falls really impressed Yu Dawei.

"Regarding the Gansu sand control belt project, Huaijin, here's what I'm thinking." Yu Dawei remembered this matter and mentioned it again, "If the number of vehicles brought back is not enough, I'll make up the difference for you. Don't you have a company in Beijing? You can bid for it yourself."

"To be honest, I don't know much about Gansu Province, so I don't want to get too involved. But I can help you secure that project. Just don't forget how much commission you should receive per car later." Yu Dawei turned his head and grinned.

"Brother! You're even closer to me than my own brother! Okay! Let's settle this for now. If I can get in touch with the officials in Gansu Province and make the project happen, I'll definitely think of you first whenever Gansu needs construction machinery!" Zhang Huaijin clenched his fist excitedly. His purpose in coming here was to hope that Brother Yu could help him with this project.

Even if Brother Yu gets this project, he's after the second road construction project. If he has connections in the first project, it's very likely that someone close to him will get the second project.

That will be the key to his transformation!
"Actually, I have a few suggestions regarding your project," Yu Dawei said again.

"Brother, tell me."

"Switching from car maintenance is relatively troublesome. It's better to work for a renovation company, where you can probably get started quickly."

“I’ve thought about it, but it’s not an easy thing to do. A friend who partnered with me back then was in the renovation business, and he still didn’t figure it out in the end.” Zhang Huaijin sighed. “Actually, after thinking it over, I’m content with just moving from car maintenance to some small projects.”

"As for getting involved in real estate like other construction companies, I wouldn't even dare to dream of it." Zhang Huaijin waved his hand, probably because of his previous failure, he now clearly understood his own limitations.

Yu Dawei also subconsciously raised his eyebrows, feeling quite surprised that Zhang Huaijin could find his own position so clearly.

I remember when I first met him a few years ago, this kid's eyes were full of ambition to "do great things".

He could spout all sorts of unreliable boasts with ease, and he almost drove Yu Dawei crazy when he accompanied him to fix his car.

However, a few years have passed, and it seems that many of the sharp edges on this kid have been worn away.

Overall, he's better than he was in his previous life; he grasped the truth much faster.

The two of them soon returned to Fanfan's repair shop.

This was Zhang Huaijin's first time visiting Fanfan Repair Shop. When he entered, he found that not only were there people working everywhere in the yard, but also in several workshops in the distance. The scene was quite lively.

His gaze unconsciously swept towards the parts department in the far distance, but he only glanced at it briefly before looking away.

Well, time can actually dilute a lot of feelings and impulses.

The previous phone call to Dafeng was probably just out of concern between friends.

Since Zhang Huaijin, this young master from Beijing, had come, Yu Dawei felt he had to entertain him. He specially asked Old Ji to cook some Northeastern dishes and then called over several junior managers from the factory. Currently, the only people still in charge of the factory are Da Feng and Old Ji, who are technical consultants. His own father, Yu Laonian, is one, and Old Xu is another.

Yao Jinfu has been dealing with the excavator refurbishment business in the oil city recently, but Yu Dawei called Han Jingfan and He Huihui from the tutoring center over together.

Nowadays, Yu Dawei and his family of three basically live in Luhe Town. Yu Dawei doesn't go back there often, but Han Jingfan often drives the children back.

Everyone gathered in a private room in the canteen built behind Fanfan's repair shop. The atmosphere was quite cheerful. Lao Ji, who had seen a bit of the world with Yu Dawei, didn't need Yu Dawei to say anything and took the initiative to keep Zhang Huaijin company.

Zhang Huaijin was also quite happy, after all, he saw Fanfan's Repair Shop, which Brother Yu often mentioned, his sister-in-law, whom he always praised as gentle and virtuous, and Yu Feng, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

It's a pity, though, that Er Yan and A Gui aren't here.

Brother Yu said that A-Gui had already gone to university, and even Harbin Institute of Technology in Harbin. This shocked him. He had never imagined that the quiet and reserved A-Gui in his memory would be such a good student.
Er Yan is said to be studying at a technical school in the county and will graduate soon. She should be going to Hohhot. Brother Yu said that he has an aunt in Hohhot who has already arranged a way for Er Yan.

Zhang Huaijin was quite disappointed. This time, he found that the person he most wanted to see was not Dafeng, but Eryan, who was like a younger sister to him. Her lively and cheerful personality was very endearing.

After a few rounds of drinks and several meals, Lao Ji was busy organizing today's "Brigade Leader's Maintenance Manual." Han Jingfan took the children and He Huihui back to the tutoring center first, as there were several children who were about to take the high school entrance exam, and they still needed to keep an eye on their studies.

Da Feng was originally going back to organize the parts, but Yu Dawei stopped her, intending for the two of them to stay and chat.

He vividly remembered the look the old man gave him as he left.

At the dinner table, the old man chatted briefly with Zhang Huaijin and got a general idea of ​​what kind of person the young man was. Overall, he felt that the young man was quite good; he spoke very sincerely and did not have the condescending attitude often seen in city dwellers.

Dafeng is already in her mid-twenties and should have been married off long ago in the village. However, there are no men of suitable age for her to marry. When they met this man, the old man put his hand on the table and began to secretly wink at Yu Dawei.

Afterwards, Yu Dawei helped Old Xu and Old Yu walk out of the small house together.

"Dad, if you ask me, you should just leave Dafeng alone. Look at her, she's doing just fine now, isn't she?" Yu Dawei walked in the courtyard of Fanfan Repair Shop, accompanying the two elders as they walked outside the factory area.

These two old men usually go for a stroll after their meals.

"Good my foot! Go to the village and see which girl is over twenty and still not married. She may not be worried, but your mother and I are going crazy with anxiety." Yu Laonian said, glancing at Yu Dawei, and then sighed helplessly. "Actually, I'm not so bad as a father, but your mother is really anxious. Every time she comes home, she nags me."

If the old man said that, Yu Dawei would understand that his mother must have put pressure on his father again, asking him to find someone for Dafeng in town.

"I think Huaijin is a good kid. He doesn't talk big, and he seems quite steady in his actions." Old Xu walked slowly toward the gate, speaking in a low voice, but loud enough for the two people beside him to hear clearly.

"I guess so," Yu Dawei replied dismissively. After all, he knew all too well what Zhang Huaijin, that blond-haired guy, was like back then.

"Dawei, there's something I'd like to discuss with you since you've accompanied us on this stroll today," Old Xu suddenly said, without stopping his steps, as if he were having a casual chat.

"Mr. Xu, just tell me what's on your mind. As long as you don't mention a raise, everything else is negotiable," Yu Dawei said half-jokingly.

"You brat." Old Xu rolled his eyes at Yu Dawei.

After this guy coaxed her into coming to him, she sensed something was off. She brought up the topic of a raise a few times, but that little rascal Yu Dawei completely ignored her. In the end, she decided to give up.

After all, he was actually unwilling to accept that his career was ending like that.

Of course, there was also resentment towards Dawei for setting a trap for him in the first place.

If Yu Dawei hadn't designed that excavator, he might not have been able to fix it either, because the hydraulic system at those points would never normally break down, and the hydraulic valves wouldn't malfunction for no reason.

To put it bluntly, it can only be due to human operation that the excavator becomes so uncontrollable.

Xu Lao and Yu Lao Nian discussed this point later.

"I'm seventy-four this year. I plan to finish this year and then retire to my hometown," Old Xu said calmly, which greatly surprised Yu Dawei beside him.

(End of this chapter)