Exciting 1979!

Chapter 228 Terrifying Sales

Wei Ming didn't expect that the first person he met after entering the village would be the team leader Zhao Chunlai.

Seeing the brother and sister coming back, Zhao Chunlai immediately greeted them with a smile.

"Xiao Ming and Xiao Hong are back. Xiao Hong, have you checked your scores? How did you do in the exam?"

Wei Hong: "First in the province in science, 451 points, full marks in both mathematics and physics."

Zhao Chunlai's smile froze, and he just maintained that smile without moving.

Wei Ming asked: "Captain, do you have anything else to say? If not, we will go home. Our families are waiting for us."

Zhao Chunlai said with difficulty: "No, it's okay."

Just half a day ago, the news that Zhao Chunlai's eldest daughter, Zhaodi, scored 361 points in the college entrance examination, more than 20 points above the passing score, had spread throughout Gouzitun.

This result actually exceeded Zhao Chunlai's expectations. He didn't expect his daughter to be admitted to university, and he had already made plans for her to join the army, but he didn't expect there to be an unexpected surprise.

So within half a day he spread the good news everywhere, hoping that everyone would celebrate.

He was also curious about how Wei Jiefang's daughter did in the exam, but Zhaodi said she didn't know. Zhao Chunlai was expecting Wei Hong to make a mistake, and maybe like Wei Ming, she would get no score in one subject.

So he deliberately strolled along this road that was the only way into the village, hoping to be the first to know Wei Hong's results.

I didn’t expect Wei Hong to be so direct. It made Zhao Chunlai breathless. How could he have done so well in the exam?

If Wei Jiefang came to communicate with him, he would definitely show weakness first, wait for his arrogance to emerge, and then reveal his trump card, making him feel ashamed and run away with his face covered.

Zhao Chunlai was extremely grateful that Wei Jiefang had gone to another place, so he didn't have to see his smug face anymore, otherwise he would have been so angry that he would have died.

At this moment, Captain Zhao could only comfort himself that at least his eldest son had better grades than Wei Jiefang's eldest son. As for the second son, when Pan Di took the exam, he might be able to get the top score in the country.

Besides, there are only two in the Wei family, and I have Nian Di and Laidi, while there are four in my family, so the advantage is mine!
When the two siblings returned home, they heard that Wei Hong had actually ranked first in the province in science. Xu Shufen cried with joy and hugged her mother and cried.

Wei Hong also hurriedly hugged her mother and her mother's mother.

After they had cried enough, Xu Shufen took out a string of firecrackers from Wei Ming's room.

She wiped her tears and said, "Your father bought this before he passed away, saying that his daughter would definitely pass the exam. He put this up when the results came out. It will be a happy occasion."

Wei Ming picked it up. It was red and had 200 shots.

"Okay, let me do it." Wei Ming was worried that the motorcycle was not loud enough.

When the crackling sound occurred, almost everyone in the village heard it.

Fan Chunhua: "What's going on? It's not a festival."

Qi Delong: "Mom, it's my uncle's house!"

Fan Chunhua: "Oh, Xiaohong should be back. She must have done well in the exam. Let's go over and take a look."

Not only the mother and daughter, but Qi Kexiu was also dragged over. He was so annoyed. He was stuck in a writer's block recently and couldn't finish the second paragraph of the first chapter.

When he arrived at the Wei family, Qi Delong was stuffed with a handful of candies by his cousin, and they were all crispy candies and soft candies bought from the capital.

"What? No. 1 in the province!"

This time, not only Fan Chunhua was shocked, Qi Kexiu also straightened his back and smiled: "Xiaohong, I taught you this when you were a child."

"I only taught a few classes~" Xiaohong.

"But that is the most crucial fifth grade, which lays a solid foundation for your excellence in junior high school!" Qi Kexiu said eagerly. After teaching a provincial top student, he felt that his salary could be increased!
At the same time, Qi Kexiu was also very glad that Wei Jiefang was not at home, otherwise there would not be such a pleasant conversation atmosphere as today. By then, not to mention Gouzitun, the entire commune would be indiscriminately harmed by him.

While eating, Wei Ming said to Fan Chunhua, "Aunt, we are all going to live in Beijing in a few days. We are relying on you to take care of the pigs and chickens at home. You can use the sewing machine as you like."

"No problem!" Fan Chunhua was more than happy to do so. Now that the Wei family's chickens were able to lay eggs, all they laid would be hers. Moreover, she would also be needed when slaughtering pigs during the Chinese New Year.

While we were chatting, Accountant Jia and his family arrived and came into the yard to congratulate us.

"There must be good news. How did Xiaohong do in the exam?"

Qi Kexiu said proudly: "The provincial champion is all thanks to the good foundation I laid for Xiaohong. It's a waste of time for Xiaoming not to let me teach him."

The brother and sister looked at each other in silence and just kept handing out candies. While Jia Zhengdao was eating, his mother poked him on the forehead and told him to learn from Sister Xiaohong.

Accountant Jia said sincerely: "Our Gouzi Village is really a good place with good feng shui. It has produced two talented people, Xiao Ming and Xiao Hong. Xiao Ming, you should write a letter to your father and tell him the good news."

Wei Ming: "No need to write a letter. I will go to Shandong and tell him in person."

Accountant Jia added: "What a pity! It would be great if Brother Jiefang was here. It would definitely be lively."

Then the old branch secretary came, and Wei Ming told him that leaders and reporters would come to interview Xiaohong, and might also interview other villagers, so he asked the old branch secretary to tell the villagers in advance to avoid being nervous.

When everyone heard this, they were amazed! It really is the best in the province. Xiaohong’s skills are even better than her brother’s.

Zhou Xingbang: "This is a big deal. San'er, come with me to the brigade headquarters. Shout it once now and again tomorrow morning!"

"okay!"

As the loudspeaker sounded, more people came to Wei Ming's house. There were not enough candies to go around, but there were plenty of kerosene lamps and candles. They could turn off the lights whenever they finished chatting.

As a close relative, Fan Chunhua never left and played the role of half-host, busying around and greeting everyone.

"Sister-in-law Shufen, Xiaohong did so well in the exam, shouldn't we hold a graduation banquet? I heard Zhao Chun say at noon that he wanted to hold one for his eldest daughter."

Zhao Chunlai: No, I don’t want to do that now!

Xu Shufen glanced at the immature pig and said, "I'll listen to her father. Xiao Ming, when you go to Shandong, ask your father what the rules are."

"Okay, the acceptance letter is usually sent out at the end of August, so there's still plenty of time."

Grandma couldn't hold on any longer and fell asleep first. When most of the villagers had left, Wei Ming asked Wei Hong, "Have you thought clearly about whether to choose Tsinghua or Peking University?"

"No, there's no need to think about it. It's definitely Peking University, unless you switch to Tsinghua University." Wei Hong held her brother's arm, very firmly.

Wei Ming nodded. "With your grades, it won't be a problem for you to get some privileges at Tsinghua or Peking University. You are good at math, and now you are interested in economics and finance. I suggest you get a double degree in math and economics."

Given Xiaohong's ability to complete high school courses in one year, Wei Ming felt that it would be no problem for her to get two degrees in four years. This girl is indeed smarter than himself.

"Well, I listen to you."

Wei Ming touched her head. In fact, it didn’t matter whether she listened to him or not, as long as she didn’t say things like “Brother, you don’t understand him at all” when choosing a man in the future.

The next day, Wei Ming was awakened by a loudspeaker, and the whole village was alert.

He planned to stay in his hometown for another two days, let the media and leaders perform, and then leave.

In the morning, the principal brought his people to Gouzitun, a place with beautiful scenery.

The first to arrive was the Hengzhou Daily, a regional media that had just resumed publication, and then the deputy county magistrate also came.

In the evening they also met Mr. Pi from Peking University's Admissions Office who came in a hurry. He was relieved after confirming that Wei Hongfei was not going to Peking University.

However, as a family member, Wei Ming also proposed some conditions to his colleagues, and Teacher Pi agreed to all of them, leaving a message: "How about sending the admission letter directly to your home in Yanjing, Xiao Wei?"

Wei Ming: “Sure.”

The next day, provincial media also came and interviewed Wei Ming and Wei Hong together. Of course, Xu Shufen was also not absent. For an ordinary rural family to give birth to two such outstanding people, their family education must have been good.

Unfortunately, the eloquent Wei Jiefang was not at home, and Xu Shufen was not good at speaking, so the reporters randomly arrested people in the village.

The villagers were finally able to speak after two days of preparation.

"As the old saying goes, the star of literature descended to earth. Our village is lucky to have two stars of literature. Since childhood, Wei Ming and Wei Hong have been different from other children..."

Zhao Chunlai sneered at the villagers' unprincipled flattery. However, when the reporter asked him about himself, he could only bite the bullet and said, "I think this is inseparable from the family education of the Wei family. Our village has had a Peking University student before, who is Wei Hong's cousin. Therefore, we must attach importance to education. No matter how poor we are, we must not be poor in education. In this regard, our Gouzi Village has done very well, under the leadership of our team..."

The situation is stronger than the people, and Captain Zhao can only follow the main theme and sing a high-sounding tune.

Early the next morning, the family of four was taken to the county town by the brigade's donkey cart, and they probably wouldn't be back for a short time.

On the train, Wei Ming told his mother that he would accompany her to send his grandmother back to her hometown in a few days.

Xu Shufen was afraid of delaying Wei Ming's work: "Mom can do it alone. I have taken the train many times."

How could Wei Ming feel at ease with two uneducated women?

He consoled her, "I was going to Sichuan anyway. I have a script being filmed there and I want to see it, too."

Then he lowered his voice and said, "Also, I want to look for my aunt again. There are also a few letters in Sichuan and Chongqing that are worth reading."

After hearing what her son said, Xu Shufen said nothing more.

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"Ding ding ding! This is the first home my brother bought!" Wei Hong introduced it to her mother and grandmother who were visiting the Overseas Chinese Apartment for the first time.

Wei Ming: "Yunyun hasn't gotten off work yet, but she has cleaned up a room for you. This one faces the sun."

The room previously prepared for Sister Lin was left for the two of them, so the four rooms were full. However, the study room could also accommodate one person, so Wei Ming planned to buy a folding bed.

Xu Shufen was amazed at the big house. She had been to Ping An's house and thought that city dwellers' houses were all so small. But her son's house was much more spacious and she didn't feel depressed living in it.

There is also a TV, a telephone, a refrigerator, a washing machine, but alas, the only thing missing is a sewing machine.

Xu Shufen poked Wei Hong's forehead and said, "You are enjoying a good life following your brother."

Wei Ming turned on the fan to cool everyone down.

Grandma said distressedly: "It's not hot, it consumes too much electricity."

Wei Ming smiled and said, "Don't worry, grandma. I can still afford a few kilowatt-hours of electricity. I can even earn money from foreigners now."

As they were chatting, Wei Ming heard the sound of a motorcycle outside and came downstairs.

Mei Wenhua has been picking up and dropping off Xu Yunyun these past few days, and they also eat together. Without Wei Ming watching over her, Yunyun's affection for Brother Wenhua has increased significantly these days.

Now when I ride his motorcycle, I don’t deliberately sit too far away from him, and sometimes I even hold on to his clothes to prevent myself from falling.

Normally, Mei Wenhua would not leave immediately, and would ask Yunyun: Yunyun, just let me go upstairs and have a drink of water.

But today Mei Wenhua didn't dare to do that, because he saw Wei Ming coming down with murderous intent.

"Hey, Brother Ming is back!"

When she saw her cousin, Yunyun stuck out her tongue and quickly went upstairs to find her grandma. In fact, she wanted to ask Brother Wenhua to go upstairs and sit with her and have a drink of water before leaving.

Wei Ming: "Thank you for your hard work in picking me up and dropping me off these days."

"Brother Ming, what are you talking about? We are all family."

"What? Do you want to be my cousin's husband?" Wei Ming's eyes were stern.

Seeing Wei Ming talking, Mei Wenhua was excited: "Brother-in-law!"

"Get lost!" Wei Ming said sternly, "With your current status as the boss of New World, it's not difficult for you to find any pretty girl you want, but I only have this one cousin, and as a brother, I can't allow my brother-in-law to mess around outside, so you have to think clearly whether you want to give up a forest for a tree."

This sounded fresh to Mei Wenhua, but upon closer inspection, it was full of traps.

"No matter how many forests I have, they are not mine. I can marry one at most, and of course I have to marry the one I like the most." Mei Wenhua acted as if it was a matter of course.

After saying that, he thought of the two posters at the door of the store and reacted. He pointed at Wei Ming in disbelief and said, "Brother Ming, you are not thinking..."

I want both!

"Talk about your problem, don't try to change the subject," Wei Ming said, "I just want to warn you, we are friends and partners now, but if you get Yunyun in the future and do something to let her down, not only will we no longer be friends, but I may also make you bankrupt, so you have to think clearly, are you sure you want to mess with my sister?"

This threat made Mei Wenhua silent. Is this so cruel?

Wei Ming: "Think it over carefully before deciding whether to pick up Yunyun in the future. Don't be impulsive. Go back first."

Wei Ming may not be able to be faithful to his wife, but he must be strict with his brother-in-law, and Xiaohong will be even stricter in the future.

"Don't think about it, Brother Ming. I'm sure it's Yunyun. I like her personality so much and she's beautiful too. I think I'll be happy forever with a wife like her!"

Wei Ming stared into his eyes, and he did not dodge or avoid.

Wei Ming nodded: "Okay, come up and have a drink of water, and by the way, meet my grandmother, Yunyun's grandmother."

"Ah?" Now it was Mei Wenhua's turn to be nervous.

"What are you afraid of? You're not going to meet my uncle." Wei Ming turned and left.

Mei Wenhua followed slowly: "Don't scare me with your uncle. Yunyun told me that the guy she dated before was born short, and my head is considered tall in their area."

He used to feel inferior about his height of 172cm, but Yunyun gave him confidence.

Wei Ming shook his head. It seemed that Mei Wenhua had almost tricked Yunyun in the past few days and she was saying everything.

Even if I interfere, I'm afraid Yunyun will say: Brother, you don't understand culture at all.

"Brother Ming, I have another good news I want to share with you." Mei Wenhua said on the stairs.

"what news."

"Just our Oriental New World's performance last month!" Mei Wenhua said, "I have summarized it. We were open for half a month last month. Guess how much we sold."

Wei Ming: "It's definitely not going to be 100,000."

"Eighty-eight thousand!" Mei Wenhua gestured, "I am confident that the turnover this month will be 150,000!"

This number is indeed terrifying. After all, it was 80. Wei Ming asked, "What about the profit?"

"I'm calculating the employees' salaries and bonuses, but the profit must be 10,000. No, the profit you get alone is no less than 10,000! Brother Ming, you're now making over 10,000 a month!"

He believed that no matter how good Wei Ming was at writing novels, he could not compare with this achievement.

This is true. In a time when there are no royalties and copyrights are not valuable, Wei Ming could only buy two houses and a car worth tens of thousands of yuan after writing for a year, but he could make more than 100,000 or 200,000 yuan a year by doing business.

More than 1980 or yuan in !

I feel like I should take a look at the three-courtyard quadrangle.

Wei Ming patted Xiaomei on the shoulder and said, "You didn't tell anyone about this number, did you?"

"No, only you, me, and Biao's mother knew about it. I didn't tell anyone," Mei Wenhua said in a low voice, "and I've already renewed the contract with the street for two years. I'm afraid they'll raise the price after knowing it."

Wei Ming nodded: "That's fine."

In three years, the business environment will be greatly improved, and by then, stores of just over 200 square meters will become a thing of the past.

After going up to the third floor, Wei Ming noticed there was a letter in the mailbox before opening the door.

"You go in first." Wei Ming pushed him in and faced it alone. Then he opened the mailbox and saw a letter from Hong Kong, a letter from Lao Gui.

I put it in my pocket and just as I entered the house, I heard Mei Wenhua shamelessly shouting, "Second aunt, grandma!"

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