Return to 2001 to pursue dreams

Gao Hongda feels that walking a dog can attract more attention than driving a luxury car. After all, in this era, pit bulls are still a rare species. A small puppy costs several thousand yuan, or even tens of thousands. It is like a farmer digging in the soil. But not many people can raise this thing, especially if they have to eat meat every day. People can’t eat more than a few meals of meat throughout the year, and it’s absolutely impossible to feed livestock. Walking on the road with the big dog, looking at the crowds and various dogs dodging around, as well as some dog lovers watching, I feel so happy. A man's happiness is as simple as that.

When it was almost time to have lunch, my uncle and uncle walked straight to Gao Hongda's home, chatting and laughing. Following him was a small truck with several energetic young men sitting in the car. The truck drove to Gao Hongda In front of the house, several young men jumped out of the car and started to move things into the house: a large round dining table with ten chairs, a large iron basin filled with various packaged meals, a few lively carp, and four sheep. leg.

Gao Hongda's parents stood at the door and looked at everyone's work with puzzled faces. Judging from the scene, they could already guess that this was Zhao Zhiqiang's work. Their brother was able to achieve the ultimate in face-saving projects. My mother frowned and babbled: "Zhiqiang, what kind of monster are you? If you have money, burn it!"

Zhao Zhiqiang said with a sneer in front of his sister: "My sister, it's rare for my second brother to come back. Look at how shabby our home is. We don't even have a decent table to eat. Besides, these guys don't have to spend any money. It was sponsored by my friend who owns a restaurant!”

Gao Hongda's father asked in a puzzled tone: "Did you blackmail him from somewhere?"

Zhao Zhiqiang quickly shouted that he was wronged and even pulled Gao Liqiu over to testify: "I have been chatting with my second brother just now. Ask him, I just made a phone call. They are not talking about my face. They know that my second brother will reply We are home, they took the initiative to send it to us!" As he said this, he also winked at Gao Liqiu, who immediately understood and smoothed things over for him, saying: "Zhiqiang is right! This Chinese New Year, everyone has everything. It’s been delivered, and I’m giving brother Zhiqiang some face. At worst, I’ll have to turn around and ask Hongda to find someone to settle the bill.”

Zhang Zhiqiang quickly stopped him and said: "What kind of money are you giving? Giving money to someone is equivalent to slapping them in the face!"

While the family was arguing, several young men had already set the table and the food was on the table. Needless to say, it was quite sumptuous. Gao Hongda's three little brothers looked excited. He didn't let others work in vain. He ran into the house and took out a cigarette and handed it to his uncle.

Zhao Zhiqiang called a little brother over and handed him the cigarette: "I have distinguished guests at home today, so I can't personally arrange for you to have dinner. You guys just go to a random restaurant on the street and charge my bill!"

Several young men thanked Zhao Zhiqiang very respectfully, turned around and left happily, and started rushing to share cigarettes when they went out.

Zhao Liqiu said enviously: "I haven't seen you for a few years. Brother Zhiqiang has a very high prestige. Look at how respectful these young men are to you! It must be too troublesome!"

Zhao Zhiqiang waved his hand and said: "Whatever the second brother says is just a casual greeting to my little brother. Let's stop flattering each other and let the children watch the jokes. Oh, by the way, I heard that the second brother gave birth to a pair of twins. , It’s so enviable! Where is the child? Call him out and let your uncle take a look."

Gao Hongda's aunt quickly pulled her two sons over and asked them to greet someone. Zhao Zhiqiang reached out and took out a wad of money, quickly counted out two thousand yuan and distributed it to the two children. Naturally, there was a lot of pushing and shoving. In the end, Zhao Zhiqiang pretended to be angry. Said: "No one should be disappointed during the Chinese New Year! Otherwise, don't blame me for losing your temper!"

This is so easy to say, and I really succeeded in giving money to my children.

Gao Hongda waved his hand and called his younger brother over. Gao Hongwen was also smart and understood what he meant. He followed his brother. The two brothers knelt down and shouted: "New Year's greetings to my uncle. I wish him great prosperity and good fortune from all directions!" "

Zhao Zhiqiang quickly closed his pockets and pretended to be scared and said: "It's not even the first day of the new year, and the robbery has already started?" Everyone laughed! In the end, each person was given [-] yuan as a reward.

Gao Hongda didn't let his uncle waste his money. He took out the car keys and motioned for his brother to go to work. Gao Hongwen took out a box of Maotai from the car and placed it at his uncle's feet. Zhao Zhiqiang was shocked: "Hey, what are you doing? Hongda , did you buy this? How much money do you earn to be so luxurious? Are you crazy? Also, I've been wanting to ask for a while, did you drive that Lincoln?"

Gao Hongda quickly explained: "My master lent it to me to drive it!" Zhao Zhiqiang said mockingly: "You said that I, as an uncle, are quite shabby. I have been living in vain for more than ten years and only now I have opened a Santana. I I also go out to the north and south and get drunk everywhere. My nephew is so awesome. He drives a Lincoln before he is 20 years old, and buys Maotai liquor by the box! How can I go out and brag about it!"

Gao Hongda quickly said: "My uncle, please don't bury me! These cigarettes, wine and car belong to my master. I can't afford this car even if I sell rice noodles for the rest of my life!"

Zhao Zhiqiang changed the topic and said: "By the way, second brother, let me tell you something. Our town secretary and mayor will come to visit you later. They will probably arrive soon. Forgive me for not telling you in advance!"

Gao Liqiu said calmly: "It's okay, it's okay. I originally planned to spend the New Year peacefully at home. Since they are here, we will entertain them well!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a black Santana stopped at the door, and two cadre-looking people got out. The driver opened the trunk, took down a box of wine, put it down and drove away.

Zhao Zhiqiang quickly stood up to greet him and greeted "Secretary Zheng and Mayor Chen" warmly with a very humble expression. After introducing each other, the visitor greeted Gao Liqiu more humbly than he did.

Gao Hongda knew in his heart that his uncle, who was good at maneuvering, would definitely not let go of this opportunity. After today, his status in this town would be raised to another level. Cadres from the central government were not something that these two ordinary township cadres could easily meet, so they would naturally look at Zhao Zhiqiang in a different light in the future.

This is the real master who can take advantage of the situation! Before Gao Hongda could finish his emotion, another business car drove up, and three people who looked like leading cadres got out of the car. Two township cadres rushed forward to greet them. It turned out that the first, second, and third leaders of the county had arrived.

The small farmyard suddenly became lively. Gao Hongda's parents sighed: It is too difficult for a family to have a peaceful meal. Now we are just a bunch of idlers, and we can only deal with it in the kitchen. . Being an official is quite tiring!