Five years of marriage, always separated [1970s]

Ye Fan smiled and said for him: "It's different, right?"

The director glanced in the direction of Chang Guangrong. Chang was chatting with a few veteran actors and didn't notice them for a moment, so he nodded bravely.

Ye Fan: "According to his father's words, he is the least capable of his family. But Chang Guangrong's success is closely related to his training in the countryside for a few years."

"Mr. Chang has been to the countryside? No wonder he is different from those rootless people."

Ye Fan nodded: "He could have come back in a year. But the revolution was not over at that time, and his father didn't want to be too partial, so he arranged a mediocre job for him. He felt that it would be better to stay in the countryside. Rural life can easily calm people down."

"No wonder Mr. Chang is so glib, yet gives people a very down-to-earth and steady feeling." The director sighed, "It turns out that I was right."

Ye Fan did not mention Chang Guangrong's father, but only said which department his second brother and daughter were in. He then added: "In addition to his three brothers and two sisters, he also has many friends who can help. This drama does not contain any sensitive content, so it will definitely be broadcast on time."

The director sighed: "It's still easier to work with Mr. Chang. By the way, has Mr. Chang ever mentioned that he is interested in this business?"

"He's too busy." Ye Fan said.

The director felt sorry for it, but suddenly thought that if he needed sportswear for future dramas, he could ask Chang Guangrong to sponsor it. I heard that Chang Guangrong had found many sponsors this time, including shoes, beverages, mineral water, instant noodles, etc.

The director always feels that he has recouped his investment.

Seeing Erbao coming, the director left tactfully and went to greet Chang Guangrong.

Although it was the last scene, it was not the last scene in the play. It was a small scene, so there were not many extras. Ye Fan's car had enough space, so she asked Chu Guangming and several extras if they wanted to take her car back.

Chu Guangming waved his hand: "Let's go play basketball later."

"Then come here first, I have something to tell you." Ye Fan went to the other side of the car, and Erbao went to study the cake.

Chu Guangming strode over, and Ye Fan asked, "Tell me the truth, your friend who lived in the neighborhood south of my house, has he earned enough money to buy a house?"

Chu Guangming nodded.

"A 60-square-meter two-bedroom apartment?"

Chu Guangming: "Adding the money earned last year, it's about the same."

Ye Fan: "Let him buy a 40-square-meter one."

"Why?" Chu Guangming didn't understand.

Ye Fan first explained that it was not easy for his parents to raise him. Secondly, if he was too selfish now, his brothers and sisters would definitely stand by and watch when he got married and encountered difficulties. He had to leave a way out for himself. But in the end, he emphasized that he couldn't be too stupid.

Chu Guangming was very disappointed with his biological parents, and he subconsciously believed that his parents were unreliable, so he supported his childhood friends and friends to keep the money in their own hands.

Ye Fan's words reminded Chu Guangming that they were different from him. Although he still felt that his childhood friend and his friend's parents were unreliable, he decided to listen to her: "How much do you want to give?"

Ye Fan: "Give as you see fit. If you have some money left after buying a house, give 1,000. If you only have 300 or 400 left after deducting living expenses and tuition, then give 200."

"I'm afraid his parents will think it's too little, or think they still have money and will find a chance to borrow it later. Even if the elders say they will pay him back when they have money, they will be embarrassed to ask for it. Just like my grandfather, how could I bear to ask for the money he saved with great difficulty. But if I give it to him this time and don't even lend it to him next time, his parents, brothers and sisters will definitely be unhappy." In his opinion, it would be better not to give it at the beginning.

This is also a problem. Ye Fan asked: "What if he really has no money? Will he still feel embarrassed to not lend it to me?"

"You must have money left if you ask me to buy a 40-square-meter apartment."

Ye Fan pondered for a moment and said, "Then divide it into three parts, one for emergencies, one for regular use, and one for buying gold. The price of gold was 70-80 last year, and 50-60 this year, so you can buy some. I plan to buy one for Erbao and Dabao in a few days. But the invoices and gold must be kept separate to avoid being taken away by thieves."

"That emergency share will be borrowed by his parents and brothers sooner or later."

Ye Fan could tell that he really disliked his friend's parents: "Guangming, you can't be too clear with your parents. Take Xiao Ming for example. If Uncle Zhang hadn't taken out all his savings, he wouldn't be where he is today. Since your friend's parents paid for his schooling, he should be filial to them. Besides, he can also take this opportunity to see the true colors of his parents, brothers and sisters. Now that he's not married, no one will argue with him if he gives all the money to his parents. If this happens after he gets married, this family will break up."

Chu Guangming suddenly realized: "It would be better if we could see it earlier so that they wouldn't have to calculate how much money they made this time like thieves, and they might be discovered by others."

Ye Fan was very relieved: "Yes! So this matter has both advantages and disadvantages. Don't be so pessimistic. What if their brothers and parents are very grateful to him?"

Chu Guangming shook his head decisively: "It's impossible for the parents of my friend who lives in the same courtyard as me. His father must think that such a small amount of money is just to send away beggars."

Ye Fan smiled and said, "Then just take it back. Go back on the weekend and buy a piece of meat and a chicken for your family, just as if you were visiting relatives. Anyway, he doesn't rely on his parents now, so he doesn't have to worry about being estranged from his parents and that they won't care about him in the future."

"Then I'll go back and talk to them. The money hasn't been deposited yet, and they don't dare go to the bank, fearing they'll run into three hooligans and they won't be able to beat them and their money will be robbed."

Ye Fan said: "It's okay, go play."

"Aunt Ye, I thank you on their behalf."

Ye Fan waved his hand nonchalantly, then called Erbao over and took him back first.

When they got home, Ye Fan asked Erbao to concentrate and go to school in a few days.

Yu Wentao didn't get home until twelve o'clock, and Ye Fan was preparing to steam rice: "Rice or noodles?"

"Just make something. I won't be too hungry after eating the cake."

Yu Wentao had cleared two plots of land in the yard. It looked like the original owner's ancestors had planted flowers there, but now they were planted with all kinds of vegetables. When Ye Fan heard that she had no appetite, he fried a few eggs, picked a few tomatoes and fried them into sand, then cooked tomato noodles, and finally sprinkled a handful of green amaranth.

The kitchen is hot in summer, so Erbao wants to go to the main room to eat. Just as the pot is brought to the main room, Dabao comes back. Ye Fan asks, "Have you eaten yet?"

"I have. You haven't eaten yet?" Dabao looked at his watch. "It's almost time."

Ye Fan: "I'm not hungry. It took me a long time to make it. Want some more?"

Dabao smelled the tomato and wanted to try it, so he went to the kitchen to get a set of bowls and chopsticks, and served some noodle soup, eggs and amaranth.

Ye Fan was curious: "Is it so busy just after starting graduate school?"

"Mom, this is my second year." Dabao said helplessly, "Why are you like Dad? You don't even know what grade I am in."

Ye Fan: "Isn't school starting yet?"

"Early classes for high school students have not started yet, but senior high school students started classes ten days ago. Can you guess why?" Dabao asked himself, "Of course it's because the workload is heavy."

Ye Fan asked: "Then are you still free to come back?"

"The donkeys in the production team also need to rest!" Dabao put down the bowl, "If you keep arguing with me, I'm leaving."

Ye Fan subconsciously asked: "Where are we going?"

"Go back to the backyard."

Yu Wentao almost choked. She looked like she was going to run away from home, but she only wanted to go back to the backyard. Yu Wentao said, "Your dad will have to deal with you."

Erbao suddenly remembered something: "Mom, Dad is coming home to stay today, you're not going to leave again just after coming back, are you?"

Ye Fan shook his head slightly: "Next time it will be mid-October, there is still more than a month left."

"That's good!" Erbao said, "Otherwise my dad will come back and complain about this and that."

Ye Fan skipped the topic directly: "Where are Huihui and Benben?"

Erbao: "At my second uncle and second aunt's house. They have been working from nine to five and don't have time to come over recently. They also said they missed Brother Benben. It just so happened that the TV series was finished and didn't need Brother Benben and Sister Huihui to guest star, so they went over."

Ye Fan was surprised: "Are you really going to let Benben be the PE teacher?" Erbao nodded: "Brother Benben asked the chief, and the chief said that there were soldiers in the army who cooperated with film and television performances in the past. However, Brother Benben was not given a real face, nor a name. It was just that the PE classes of other classes were occupied by other teachers, and Rongguang Class 8 went on normally. Other students saw through the window and were very envious."

"Chang Guangrong is even better at making the best use of people's talents than I am." Ye Fan was convinced.

Dabao said: "For a TV series, he used all the connections he could. If it doesn't make a splash, it would be a shame for him to be so cunning."

Ye Fan laughed: "How can you talk like that?"

"I served as his producer and helped him control costs, but he didn't give me a penny for my hard work. What's wrong with him?" Dabao snorted, "I was just paid for a day's performance as an extra."

Ye Fan was surprised: "So pitiful? Why don't you want it?"

Dabao said angrily, "You have a share in the company. When I asked him for money, he transferred the money from the company's account to his own account. What's the point?"

Ye Fan smiled and said, "That's fine too. Mom will get a commission from selling couplets for you."

Dabao shook his head: "I'm too lazy to argue with him." After a pause, he wanted to complain: "A young master is worse than an ordinary citizen. Grandpa Chang really shouldn't have asked him to go to the countryside to join the production team."

Ye Fan asked casually: "Do you think you learned it from the rural people?"

"People in the countryside don't have much money, so they have to be frugal. But he is not like that." Dabao muttered, "He doesn't learn what he should learn, but learns what he shouldn't learn so well."

Yu Wentao put down the bowl and said, "Dabao, you are talking about the young master. First, take a look at how much your own shoes and clothes cost."

Dabao nodded: "I admit that I am the eldest young master, so why doesn't he learn from me?"

Seeing that he was still confident, Ye Fan couldn't help but ask, "You sound very generous. Mr. Geng, can you count how many piggy banks you have?"

Geng Dabao, a person who only eats and never gives out, picked up the bowl, drank the last mouthful of noodle soup and left. He looked like he was angry and embarrassed, but in fact he was afraid that his mother would not let the matter go.

In recent years, Erbao would ask her mother for money whenever she had no money. If she didn't spend all the money, she would put it in a piggy bank. Next time she had no money, she would continue to ask her mother. So she is no worse than Chang Guangrong.

Erbao didn't dare to say a word. After eating, he took the bowl to the kitchen and went back to the back.

Yu Wentao wanted to laugh when she saw them like this: "Now that you've said that, they won't dare to complain about it anymore."

"Dabao is willing to be the producer for Chang Guangrong because I am part of the company. You know that paying him a salary is like transferring money from one hand to the other, but you are still so talkative." Ye Fan had finished his meal and put away his bowl and chopsticks. "I wanted to buy Dabao a solid gold peanut last year, but the price of gold was too high and I planned to buy it when it went down. It has recently gone down. Let's go take a look tomorrow?"

Yu Wentao: "Just buy it for Dabao?"

"How can we miss Erbao?" Ye Fan laughed. "One golden peanut weighs at most 50 grams. It won't cost much to buy two for each of them."

Yu Wentao asked: "You are running a mold business, and you need to renovate the factory building at the back, do you still have money?"

Ye Fan: "The money I made in the first quarter is enough for the renovation and the final payment for the molds. Besides, even if the money I made from this time can barely cover these two items, the store that I run with Jianshe and Xiaoming still has income every month. And there is also Chang Guangrong."

"What's up with him?"

Ye Fan said: "The business of the garment factory is average at this time of year, and there is a little dividend after a quarter."

"Yes!" Yu Wentao suddenly remembered that Ye Fan also had a clothing store. "Ginkgo was closed on Monday a few days ago, so I came to ask you when you would be back. Was it to settle accounts with you?"

Ye Fan nodded: "It's possible. If someone bullies her, she should go to the company office to find someone. There are usually four or five sales staff in the office. If there is a shortage of goods, she will find Zhang Xiaoming. I haven't heard Xiaoming mention it."

"So when are you going to check it out?"

Ye Fan: "After dinner. Let's go there first, then to the office, then to the company, and finally to the research institute."

Yu Wentao felt overwhelmed after hearing this: "You've been busy all day."

"It's convenient to have a car." Ye Fan said with a smile.

After waking up from his nap, Ye Fan drove to the store entrance in a few minutes. It turned out that Yu Yinxing did want to ask Ye Fan to hand over last month's profit. It was the hottest time of the year before Ye Fan went north, and Yu Yinxing didn't want to go out because she felt too hot. She thought that there were several students among the people traveling with Ye Fan, and she would definitely go early and come back early. She estimated that Ye Fan should be back the day before yesterday, so she came to see Ye Fan after finishing her chores at home.

Ye Fan was not found, and Yu Yinxing did not give the money to her aunt. She thought that one thing should be treated separately.

As soon as Ye Fan entered, Yu Yinxing gave her the account. Ye Fan counted the money first, then checked the goods, and nodded with satisfaction: "Yinxing, have you ever thought about opening your own store?"

Yu Ginkgo thought about it, but business has been bad in the past two years. Ye Fanyueyue was profitable because she had accumulated many old customers in the past, and they were used to coming to her store to pick out a few sets of clothes every time the season changed.

"I don't have that much money. Even if I did, it would take me a year or two to make back my investment. Besides, I don't have the time."

In July, Ye Fan went north to sell goods, and Yu Yinxing's husband also went. Her husband opened a shop near the school, and most of his customers were students. His business was not good during the school holidays, so he went south with Ye Fan and Wei Jianshe to get goods and run a business.

He didn't go a few days ago because the two children couldn't stand staying in the store and wanted to go back to the village. Yu Yinxing was worried that they would have too much fun and wouldn't be able to go to a good middle school, so she asked her husband to go back to the village to look after them.

Yu Yinxing's husband thought that no matter how much money he made, it was for the children. If the children were ruined, they would lose all their wealth. So children were more important than money.

Also because her husband didn't go, she didn't know when Ye Fan would come back.

Ye Fan said: "You can rent a shop in the mall."

Yu Yinxing thought about the surroundings and the flow of people: "Sister-in-law, are you talking about the big shopping mall where my brother lives? It's too far! The house and the store are here, and the two kids are still in school here. It's not worth parting with them for money. And money can be made at any time. I remember that the oldest of those who came to you to buy goods was over 50 years old, right?"

Ye Fan: "Now I am over fifty years old."

"Yes. In ten years, when they are all grown up, I can close the small shop in front of the school if I want to open one, and we can look after it together. We won't have to see each other every night like we do now."

Ye Fan couldn't help but say, "It's the same in every family. They have to go to work during the day."

Yu Yinxing was used to seeing her husband and taking care of the children every day. This was the case in every household in the countryside. Even after living in the city for several years, she was still not used to the days when the couple were separated.

In the past, she had no money and no choice, so she had to separate. Now she has a shop and a house, and she doesn't want the family to break up because of separation for a long time: "Forget it. Sister-in-law, don't worry. If I plan to work alone, I will definitely tell you in advance and help you bring the staff out."

Ye Fan said: "I'm not worried. I just thought of it while talking. You are busy, I will go to the company to check it out."

"You go ahead. I heard that business is not very good recently."

Ye Fan: "The Hanka business is not as good as before. I know this. It's not just me. My employee said that his classmates said that everyone is about the same."

"why?"

Ye Fan thought about how to explain: "It is more advanced than before, and does not require a Chinese card."

"Does it mean that tractors used to have to be cranked manually, but now they can be started with a key like cars?"

Ye Fan said: "The Hanka is similar to the handle on a tractor."

"Then I understand. Sister-in-law, go quickly." Yu Yinxing came out to see her off and was surprised to see the car. "Sister-in-law, did you buy a car?"

Ye Fan was more surprised than her: "You don't know?"

"Did you just buy it? I didn't see the car when I went to your house before."

Ye Fan was speechless but wanted to laugh: "It must have been driven away by that cunning Chang Guangrong."

Yu Yinxing heard from her husband that Chang Guangrong was filming a TV series at school. Because students needed to buy stationery, Chang Guangrong even went to his own store to shoot. Yu Yinxing smiled and said, "He is getting better at business." Then she told Ye Fan about the shooting, and then asked, "Mr. Chang asked us to stock up more. After the TV series is broadcast, many students will definitely go to our store to buy stationery. Sister-in-law, do you think it's possible?"

(End of this chapter)