Back to 1978: Getting rich starts with treasure hunting

Chapter 224

Lin Gang raised his eyes and glanced at Huazi who was shaking his legs, then put down his chopsticks, leaned back in the chair and chewed slowly. But his eyes were not idle, looking Huazi up and down.

He turned around and asked Zhou Xuewu, "Where did this bean ghost come from?"

Zhou Xuewu pursed his lips to suppress his smile and said nothing.

The main reason is that I don’t have the courage to offend the workshop director.

Bean ghost?

Huazi's nose almost crooked with anger. This was a mockery of him being a kid's brother. Who was he looking down on?

In a rage, he pulled Fang Hong in front of him and kissed her on the lips in front of everyone.

The employees around gasped when they saw this scene, and felt sad in their hearts.

What's worse is that some people even slammed the table and started to make a fuss while watching the show.

Hua Zi ignored other people's opinions and gave Lin Gang a provocative smile, "Fang Hong, since your ex-boyfriend doesn't know who I am, you should now solemnly introduce me to him. Who am I to you?"

Even if Fang Hong despised the poor and loved the rich, she still had some dignity, and she was not shameless. Being surrounded by her colleagues, she felt ashamed and annoyed, and she wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

"What? Are you still thinking about him? I can't show myself in front of him?" Huazi had pinched her jaw angrily, and regardless of her struggle, he turned her face to face Lin Gang.

This action made Fang Hong feel extremely humiliated. She struggled to break free from his shackles, frowned and looked at Hua Zi disapprovingly, saying, "Can't we just talk it out calmly? Do we have to force ourselves to do this here in front of outsiders?"

Huazi naturally knew that the entire cafeteria was laughing at them, but for a rough guy like him, he just watched the show and didn't care.

"Why, you feel sorry for him?"

Fang Hong sighed. Only then did she realize that when she was with Lin Gang, although he was not very reasonable, he at least knew how to respect her.

"He's just young and hot-tempered. Don't bother with him. I haven't seen you come to work since the beginning of the year. How are you doing recently?"

Lin Gang glanced at Hua Zi meaningfully, and nodded generously: "It would only make me look tasteless if I bothered with Douzi Gui, but I am not such a tasteless person."

As for whether he was doing well or not, there was no need to report to her.

Mingxin saw Huazi was about to speak again, so he quickly interrupted, "Gangzi, who is this? From what you guys are saying, she's the girl who came home with you for the New Year two years ago, right?"

Lin Gang nodded in agreement, acknowledging the relationship between the two.

Ming Xin looked at Fang Hong in surprise, "So it was her. Didn't she break up with you years ago because she disliked your family's poverty? Why is she asking you if you're doing well now? It's none of her business whether you're doing well or not! Is it necessary to tell her? Who does she think she is?"

The other people in the cafeteria were shocked and watched Ming Xin's performance excitedly. Go on, what other inside stories are there?

"You!" Fang Hong's nose was crooked with anger. It was normal for colleagues to show concern for each other, but did they have to deliberately make clear the relationship between them?

Hua Zi looked Lin Gang up and down with disdain. "Being dumped is being dumped. There is nothing shameful about being dumped by a woman. What good will it do for you to make Fang Hong famous for being snobbish? Or will it save your face?"

Just now, he was just angry that Fang Hong was stealing glances at Lin Gang. He pulled her over to let her draw a line between her and Lin Gang in front of everyone so that there would be no possibility for them anymore. He didn't want others to humiliate his woman.

From Huazi's perspective, he can humiliate his woman, but others cannot.

"I don't need to tarnish her reputation. Whether she despises the poor and loves the rich is obvious to you and me standing here. The public has sharp eyes."

The meaning of Lin Gang's slightly sarcastic words was very clear, and it was clear at a glance what his and Huazi's external images were like.

The fact that Fang Hong would rather find Huazi, whose appearance is much inferior to his, and abandon the handsome Lin Gang explains everything.

"Of course, now she is just an insignificant person to me. No matter who she chooses, I will be thankful if she doesn't choose me."

Just when everyone was a little confused, Mingxin interrupted at the right time.

"Gangzi is right. You have a lovely wife at home now. You can't let the butterflies outside dazzle you. You have to know how to avoid suspicion."

"You have a lovely wife at home?"

Everyone in the cafeteria was shocked on the spot. Some smart people thought that Lin Gang had taken some leave after the New Year and thought he had gone home to get married.

Some people admire Lin Gang's decisiveness. He got married less than a month after being abandoned by the woman and returned with a new identity. How cruel!

Don't leave yourself any way out!

"Yes, I heard Gangzi say yesterday that they got married after the New Year. His wife and he grew up together as childhood sweethearts, and this time when he went back, they got the marriage certificate naturally under the arrangement of their family." Zhou Xuewu took the opportunity to explain to everyone.

He also wanted to clarify Lin Gang's current marital status so that he would not become the topic of conversation among everyone in the unit for some time.

People may discuss it, but knowing that Lin has just gotten married, they will be more careful about what they say.

"You took this period of leave just to go home and get married?" Fang Hong was shocked and looked at Lin Gang in disbelief.

The look in his eyes was as if he was looking at a heartless man, as if even after they broke up, Lin Gang could not betray their relationship so quickly.

This look made Lin Gang feel sick, and he frowned: "Yes, Comrade Fang, what is that look? Is there anything wrong with me asking for leave to get married?"

Hua Zi's grip on Fang Hong increased a little. Even though Fang Hong was greatly shocked and felt the force on her waist, she pulled up her spirits and smiled, saying, "It's nothing. I just didn't expect you to get married so soon. A marriage without emotional foundation is most likely to be a mess. I wish you a happy marriage."

"Thank you. Wanwan and I grew up together. Growing up in the same place, we share the same customs and habits. We will live more harmoniously together."

How could Lin Gang not hear the malicious intent in Fang Hong? Didn't she just not want him to be happy? But he insisted on pretending to be happy.

He adjusted his suit and said, "My wife has always understood my taste. This outfit was made by her for me."

Fang Hong: “…”

Is this an accusation that I never bought clothes, shoes or socks for him when we were dating?

Everyone in the cafeteria was unaware of the undercurrents between them. After listening to Lin Gang's words, without knowing who Wanwan was, everyone could imagine that Lin Gang's wife treated him very well and took better care of him.

Look at what Lin Gang was wearing years ago and what he is wearing now.

You can tell whether a man’s marriage is happy or not by looking at the clothes he wears when he goes out.

Of course, the happiness of a woman’s marriage can be seen from her dress and facial complexion.

Men are jealous of Lin Gang's suit and leather shoes. Wearing this suit changes his aura, it's so powerful.

Huazi was also envious. If their current positions were not different, he would have wanted to ask Lin Gang where he bought it.

When Lin Gang talked about his wife, the tenderness in his eyes hurt Fang Hong's eyes. She was madly jealous. She dumped the unwanted man, so why should another woman enjoy the happiness that she should have.

"Gangzi, I think the suit you're wearing is not cheap, where did you buy it from? Also, I heard that your job was transferred to someone else, where are you working now?"

Lin Gang looked at the man who came to their table with a bowl of rice and called out, "Brother Yi."

Brother Yi nodded. He was the director of the maintenance workshop and was not afraid of offending the son of the director of the operation workshop.

Lin Gang shook the famous watch on his wrist and sat down. "The suit and leather shoes were wedding gifts from my younger sister, and my two brothers gave me a famous watch. As for where they bought them, I don't know."

When Brother Yi saw the fluted gold bezel and the gold and silver two-tone Jubilee watch strap on his wrist, he gasped and exclaimed, “Rolex Datejust, the gift from your two brothers is too expensive.”

He had seen this watch in a department store, and the price tag was way beyond his reach.

But Lin Gang's two brothers bought it as a wedding gift without blinking an eye.

Luxurious, too luxurious!

Fang Hong, a rural girl, had no idea how expensive a Rolex watch was.

However, she knew how to read people's expressions. Seeing the shock in Brother Yi's eyes and the envy in Hua Zi's eyes, her face became extremely dark.

He is just a young man from the countryside, trying to show off like a rich guy!

Brother Yi still wanted to know where Lin Gang would go after leaving the hydropower station. "After this separation, I wonder if we will have a chance to meet again. Where will you develop in the future?"

"Brother Yi, my family is all in the provincial capital. I will return to the provincial capital after finishing this business. If you have the chance, come to the provincial capital and call me."

Brother Yi's eyes sparkled with surprise when he heard this. "Okay, we'll meet again in the provincial capital when we have the chance. I really don't want you to leave me this time."

Lin Gang smiled. He probably wouldn't have the chance to come to this remote power station again.

Huazi knew that even his parents would not buy him this kind of foreign brand watch.

At this time he actually wanted to see if Fang Hong regretted it, so he turned around and saw that Fang Hong was staring at the watch on Lin Gang's wrist without saying a word.

Maybe she has regretted it.

However, Lin Gang was already married, so even if she wanted to go back to him, she had no chance.

The next day when Lin just got up, Mingxin had already gone to work.

There was a bowl of porridge and two steamed buns on the table in the dormitory. Both the porridge and the steamed buns were cold.

Lin Gang added some boiling water to the porridge, drank the bowl of porridge, put the steamed buns in his pocket, took his luggage and left.

On the bus to the city, Lin Gang unexpectedly discovered Fang Hong and his brother.

In order to avoid suspicion, Lin Gang sat in the seat farthest away from them.

After getting off the bus in the city, Lin Gang crossed the road and entered the trading company across the street.

"Gangzi, the train ticket is for 12 noon. Do you plan to go to the train station after lunch, or go there in advance?"

As soon as he entered the trading house, An Fan greeted him and took out a ticket that had been bought in advance from the drawer.

Lin Gang took the ticket and said with a smile, "It's too late to have lunch on the 12 o'clock train. I'll have lunch on the train and I'll go over there and wait for you later."

Just as he finished speaking, two more people came in through the door. Lin Gang looked up and found that it was Fang Hong. The smile on his face disappeared instantly.

Fang Hong naturally noticed Lin Gang's expression and explained, "My mother and I came here to buy some goods today. We didn't expect to be in the same car with you. Don't get me wrong, we didn't follow you."

Lin Gang raised his eyebrows and looked at An Fan.

An Fan stood up and said, "You can choose what goods you want to import this time."

Fang Hong nodded in thanks and took her brother into the trading company.

Lin Gang realized that he was being too sentimental. He glanced at Fang Hong's back doubtfully and asked An Fan to quickly take out the things he was going to take to the provincial capital.

An Fan put several documents in a file bag and said, "Gangzi, these documents are very important. Please give them to Brother Jiu. There is also a bag of local specialties that I asked you to bring to Brother Jiu."

Lin Gang took the documents and put them in his luggage bag, picked up another bag of local specialties, and said goodbye and left.

Fang Hong stared at the figure disappearing at the door, lost in thought.

Fang Hong's brother pushed her and reminded her, "Don't look at it anymore. Your fate has ended. What you should do now is to get along well with Huazi and ask their family to help get your brother and me into the hydropower station as soon as possible. By then, your mother's family will be strong and will be your strong backer."

Fang Hong didn't say anything and withdrew her gaze from the door. She knew from a very young age that she had to rely on herself for everything.

The reason why Huazi was chosen this time is because Huazi’s parents have a say in the unit and can help her.

Lin Gang came from an ordinary rural family and could provide limited help to her.

She chose the side that was beneficial to her, what's wrong with that?

But reality slapped her in the face. It seemed that the Lin family had someone backing them up, and they were not as weak as she thought.

Did she really make the wrong choice this time?

Lin Gang, who was going to the train station to catch a train at this time, didn't know that Fang Hong was beginning to doubt herself.

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Let’s talk about the provincial capital.

Lin Shu and his family have already chosen a date for moving to the new house. In order to add a sense of ceremony, they have moved some unimportant or temporarily unnecessary things to the new house first.

She also bought a lot of items needed for moving from the system mall.

By the sixth day of the second lunar month, they had packed up all the things in their bedroom and were just waiting for daybreak to transport them over on a tricycle.

The brothers in the family knew that they were going to move today, so they came early to help.

There were still three tricycles, two of which were loaded with things, and one had people sitting in the bed.

When they arrived downstairs of the new house, the tricycle stopped and Gu Jiu took out ten thousand firecrackers from the truck bed.

"Shushu, you and mom hold the children and step back. Cover their ears. I'm setting off firecrackers."

"Okay, go ahead and set off the fireworks. Remember to have your eldest and second brothers carry the most important things in first after you set off the fireworks, and be sure to say auspicious words!"

Lin Shu covered Dabao's ears, and only felt relieved when she saw Liu Xiaoe covering Erbao's ears.

Before lighting the fire, Gu Jiu turned to Gu Changsheng and asked, "Dad, you are our head of the family, how about you light the fire?"

Gu Changsheng looked up at the brand new seven-story building and waved his hand, "You are wrong. Now that the family has been divided, you are the head of the family. You order by yourself."

Gu Jiu smiled, used a lighter to light the firecrackers in an instant.

The 10,000-bang firecrackers are very loud, and they last a little long.

Once the firecrackers go off, there is a thousand taels of gold.

It's considered a good start for moving into a new house.

Gu Jiu was the first to enter the house carrying a stove, Gu Changsheng was the second, Lin Shu was the third holding Dabao, followed by Liu Xiaoe holding Erbao, and then came Gu Xiang, Gu Qiming, Gu Zhiyuan and others.

My brothers from my mother's side have to open a shop today, so they will arrange the shop and then come to help Lin Shu warm the house.

It was the first time for Gu Changsheng and the Gu brothers to visit Gu Jiu’s new home.

As soon as I entered the room, I was stunned by the decoration in the house, especially the bright lights.

The brightness is incomparable to that of simple incandescent bulbs of this era.

The floor and walls were paved with glazed tiles. Under the light, the whole house was magnificent, which was a huge shock to people of this era.

"My goodness, the decoration is so luxurious, how much did you spend on it, youngest?"