Chapter 246: Li Kailang's Background?
Chapter 246: Li Kailang's Background? (Subscribe!)
After eating at Zhang Jinwu's house, everyone said goodbye and Li Kailang naturally went home.
Outside the gate of the courtyard, residents from the surrounding courtyards gathered together to discuss the jeep in the center.
"I don't know who the relative is, but he is so impressive that he drove over to pay New Year's greetings on New Year's Day!"
"Yeah, I don't know who is so powerful in our yard? He actually drove over here!"
"Here comes this person! He must be in a high position, I've only seen him in the factory!"
Everyone was talking about it, wondering whose car it was and who the important person was.
Li Kailang looked at the jeep and was curious about whose relative it was and why it was so impressive.
Li Kailang pushed the cart into the yard and saw a strange scene.
The neighbors who usually liked to chat in the back house were now hiding behind the hanging flower gate, with only their heads exposed, peeking curiously at the front yard.
"This is weird!" It was the first time that Li Kailang saw them like this, and he couldn't help asking:
"What are you guys looking at?"
Hearing the sound, someone turned around and saw Li Kailang, and immediately stood up straight and patted the others.
The others also turned around, and when they saw Li Kailang, they suddenly moved away from him as if they had seen something scary.
This reaction made Li Kailang even more confused.
"It's weird!"
Li Kailang pushed the cart to the front yard, but found that there was no one there.
However, he could feel the neighbors' eyes were still focused on his house.
Li Kailang was suspicious: "I remember locking the door before I left. There shouldn't be anything wrong at home. Could it be that Banggeng came to steal something?"
Thinking of this possibility, Li Kailang felt that something was wrong and hurried home to check.
Just then, a man walked out from the patio side of the house and saw Li Kailang.
"Kailang!" The man shouted when he saw Li Kailang.
Li Kailang stopped when he heard the voice and looked towards the source of the voice.
I saw a man in simple casual clothes, with a tall body and bright eyes filled with murderous intent.
Holding gifts in his hands, he walked with confident steps and a calm demeanor, just like a soldier.
"Uncle Zhu! Why are you here?"
"What? I can't come during the New Year!" Zhu Zongguang said with a smile.
"You kid, I haven't seen you for just a few months, and you've changed so much! It's true that you should look at people with new eyes after three days of absence!"
Zhu Zongguang looked at Li Kailang's strong body and his eyes that contained a hint of murderous intent, and couldn't help but sigh.
"No, no!"
"Oh, you've grown up and learned to be humble. You used to be the boss and the second in command!" Zhu Zongguang was surprised.
"Really? Is the change so big?" Li Kailang wondered. It seemed that his predecessor had an unusual personality.
"Uncle Zhu, how long have you been here?" Li Kailang said as he opened the door.
"You just arrived not long ago. Did you go to pay New Year's greetings?" Zhu Zongguang asked.
"Yes, I'm going to pay New Year's greetings to Master!"
Zhu Zongguang nodded, "You kid, you've finally grown up!"
Zhu Zongguang was his father's comrade-in-arms, and it was he who arranged for Li Kailang to work in the steel rolling mill.
The reason Zhu Zongguang could take such good care of him was because his father blocked a fatal bullet for him during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression.
Zhu Zongguang always remembers this kindness.
As for what position Zhu Zongguang holds now or what he does, Li Kailang has no idea.
However, since he could drive here, his position was obviously not too low.
Li Kailang helped carry the gifts and went into the house with Zhu Zongguang.
Zhu Zongguang stood in the room of Li Kailang's house, and everywhere he looked had undergone earth-shaking changes.
Zhu Zongguang looked around and couldn't help but sigh:
"Kailiang, your house has really changed a lot! I remember it was still the same the last time I came here, but now it's like a completely different house!"
Li Kailang nodded and replied: "Yes, I felt that the old house was a bit shabby, so I had it renovated."
While admiring the new layout of the room, Zhu Zongguang asked curiously:
"Renovating a house is a big deal. It must cost a lot of money, right?"
Li Kailang smiled easily: "It's okay, I spent a little, but not too much!"
Zhu Zongguang looked at Li Kailang's relaxed expression, which was not pretended, and nodded deeply.
As he spoke, Li Kailang added some honeycomb coal into the fireplace and boiled some water.
Zhu Zongguang pointed at the gifts he brought and said, "Oh, this is a gift for you. I don't know what you like, so I brought a little bit of everything. Just eat whatever you like."
Li Kailang said: "Uncle Zhu, you are too polite. You should bring a gift when you come. It's so polite!"
"What are you talking about! How can you pay New Year's greetings without bringing gifts?" Zhu Zongguang scolded Li Kailang, but without much accusation.
"By the way, I also prepared a red envelope for you, please keep it."
Zhu Zongguang took out a big red envelope and handed it to Li Kailang, stuffing it into his hand without caring whether he accepted it or not.
Seeing Li Kailang being so successful, Zhu Zongguang felt relieved and did not let his father down.
Li Kailang's home is so warm, but outside, people are talking about it.
Yan Bugui's family.
"This person is actually Li Kailang's relative. I can't believe that Li Kailang has this relative?" said the third aunt.
Yan Bugui curled his lips and said, "Of course I can tell. I was wondering why this person looked so familiar. I saw him before at Li Kailang's mother's funeral."
"He was wearing a military uniform and helped with the funeral. He didn't drive a car when he came."
"It hasn't been long since we arrived, and they've already driven here. Li Kailang and his gang have such a powerful background, we can't afford to offend them!"
The third aunt nodded in agreement, and then looked at her three sons: "The three of you remember, don't mess with Li Kailang in the future, we can't afford to mess with him."
The three of them nodded solemnly. Whether they drove over or not was a different point.
If he didn't drive, in their eyes, he was just an ordinary soldier, but if he drove, it would be a different story.
Jia family.
Jia Zhang's face was pale and her hands were shaking. She watched Zhu Zongguang enter Li Kailang's house. Li Kailang affectionately called him "Uncle", and her face suddenly became ugly.
"This bastard actually has such a relative, damn it!" Jia Zhang cursed in a low voice, her tone full of anger.
Jia Dongxu and Qin Huairu's eyes revealed a hint of solemnity. They also did not expect that Li Kailang actually had such a prominent relative.
"You bastard, I won't let you have an easy life. I must make you look bad!" A strong sense of malice surged in Jia Zhang's heart.
She pulled Banggeng in front of her and said viciously, "My dear grandson, Li Kailang is back, go ask him for a red envelope."
"After you ask for a red envelope, open it in front of him. If there is less, you can ask for more. If you don't want five or ten yuan, don't come back!"
"Take the money, and you can buy whatever delicious food you want! But you have to make Li Kailang stink!"
When Banggeng heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.
Bang Geng looked at Jia Zhang's ferocious expression. Although he was afraid, he still plucked up the courage to say, thinking of having more money and delicious food:
"Yes, grandma, I'll go now!"
So Banggeng excitedly went to find Li Kailang.
However, Jia Dongxu grabbed the stick and stared at Jia Zhang, saying angrily:
"Mom, are you crazy?"
"Li Kailang has a relative who is a soldier and drives a jeep. If we mess with him, we will definitely suffer the consequences!"
"If you don't want to live anymore, go find trouble for Li Kailang yourself. Don't let Bang Geng go. We don't want to be dragged down by you!"
Jia Dongxu thought about his bright future and didn't want to be affected by Jia Zhang's personal grudges.
Jia Dongxu's words made Jia Zhang's face change. She looked at her son, her eyes full of grievance and confusion.
She said in a trembling voice: "Dongxu, you...what do you mean, your mother was wronged, and you don't care, I will do it myself, and you won't let me, you are not my son anymore."
As Jia Zhang spoke, tears began to fall and she burst into tears, as if Jia Dongxu was an unfilial son.
Qin Huairu echoed: "Mom, you only remember the food but not the beatings. Li Kailang has beaten you so many times, but you still can't remember it and are still thinking about revenge!"
"If you want to take revenge on Li Kailang, go by yourself. Don't drag Bang Geng or us along. We don't want to mess with Li Kailang."
Jia Dongxu also echoed, "Mom, if you mess with Li Kailang again, we'll separate and live our own lives. I don't want to harm you."
"Divide the family!"
The word "divide the family" made Jia Zhang suddenly terrified. She had been lazy and greedy for so many years, and now she could act arrogantly and make Qin Huairu serve her. How could she want to divide the family?
Jia Zhang quickly waved her hands: "No separation, no separation, I won't take revenge on Li Kailang!"
Qin Huairu watched this scene from the side and sighed inwardly. She actually wanted to separate from the family, so that she wouldn't have to serve Jia Zhang anymore.
At this time, Bang Geng stood aside and asked innocently, "Grandma, am I going or not?"
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a loud "bang". "Why are you going? Stay away from Li Kailang's house from now on. We can't afford to offend him!" Jia Dongxu said angrily.
"Ah——" Banggeng covered his head and ran back home crying, and Jia Zhang also hurriedly chased after him.
Everyone listened to the Jia family's discussion and were also in awe of Li Kailang. They had never thought that Li Kailang had such a background.
Now it seems that they have to be careful in the future so as not to provoke this untouchable person.
Yi Zhonghai stood aside, secretly trying to figure out Li Kailang's attitude and confidence.
"No wonder Li Kailang always doesn't give me face. It turns out that he has the confidence because of this relative."
"But he's just a military relative. He's not usually here and can't take care of what's going on in our yard."
Thinking of this, Yi Zhonghai had an idea in his mind. He seemed to know Li Kailang's trump card and would be able to compete with Li Kailang in the future.
"Since he is a soldier and he drove here, I wonder if the old lady recognizes him?"
Yi Zhonghai suddenly thought of something, so he turned his head to look at Sha Zhu and ordered, "Sha Zhu, go and invite the old lady over."
Sha Zhu was puzzled: "Why invite the old lady? Isn't this Li Kailang's relative?"
"Just go if you are asked to go, and you will know when the time comes."
"Okay!" Sha Zhu nodded and turned to ask the deaf old lady to come over.
Liu Haizhong's family, Xu Damao and others were also observing all this secretly.
Their attitude towards Li Kailang changed subtly.
Liu Haizhong thought to himself, "No wonder this kid doesn't give face to anyone. It turns out he has this background. It seems I have to build a good relationship with him in the future."
"Even if we can't build a good relationship, we can't let it become awkward. I can always ask him for help in the future if I need anything."
However, Li Kailang knew nothing about all this.
He did not use Zhu Zongguang's background to show off or threaten others. He just acted according to his own character and principles.
Li Kailang was yelling at everyone in the yard simply because he was not afraid of them, not because he had any backing.
Zhu Zongguang suddenly asked: "By the way, Kailang, did you invent the seat belt and brake water tank?"
Li Kailang nodded: "It's me, what's the matter?"
Zhu Zongguang's face lit up: "I was wondering why this inventor's name sounds so familiar, it turns out to be you!"
"Your two inventions are great! They helped me solve a lot of problems!"
"You are a great inventor now. You have great potential!"
Zhu Zongguang patted Li Kailang on the shoulder, delighted.
"It's my honor that my invention can help you!" Li Kailang said modestly.
Zhu Zongguang looked at Li Kailang with admiration and expectation in his eyes, and encouraged him:
"You are still young and have a long way to go. You must work harder and continue to invent more useful things."
"Ah, haha, yes, yes, I'll try my best!" Li Kailang said vaguely. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't invent anything now.
He knew in his heart that the reason he was able to invent these two things was entirely due to the knowledge and experience he gained from time travel, and not his own real talent.
Zhu Zongguang looked at Li Kailang, seemed to see what he was thinking, and said:
"Cheerful, don't be too modest. I see your talent, and these two inventions are enough to prove your strength."
"But you also have to remember not to be complacent and to continue to be humble and work hard."
Li Kailang nodded quickly and said, "Yes, Uncle Zhu is right."
Zhu Zongguan looked at the time and said, "Okay, I don't want to chat with you anymore. It's getting late and I should leave." Zhu Zongguan stood up.
"Uncle Zhu, it's still early. Why don't you stay for dinner?" Li Kailang hurriedly said.
Zhu Zongguang waved his hand: "No, I have a few comrades to visit for the New Year, so I'm a bit pressed for time."
"Seeing that you are doing well and have a promising future, I feel relieved. I can't help you with anything in the future. You have to walk on your own."
"But remember, if you encounter something you can't solve, don't force yourself to do it, ask Uncle Zhu to support you!"
Zhu Zongguang said, took out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Li Kailang:
"My address is listed here. If you encounter any problem that you cannot solve, go to the address above to find me!"
"Well, don't worry, Uncle Zhu, I won't encounter anything that I can't solve!" Li Kailang said confidently.
"If you can say that, then I feel relieved."
Zhu Zongguang laughed and walked out, and Li Kailang followed him out.
At this time, Sha Zhu had already taken the deaf old lady to the central courtyard according to Yi Zhonghai's instructions.
"Xiao Yi, what do you want Zhuzi to talk to me about? My old bones can't stand the hard work." The deaf old lady looked at Yi Zhonghai with an unhappy tone.
I am already old and was sleeping well at home, but I was disturbed by Yi Zhonghai.
"Old lady, there is someone coming to our yard." Yi Zhonghai quickly smiled and gave a brief explanation.
"Old lady, take a look at the soldier relative that Li Kailang met later. Do you recognize him?"
The deaf old lady glanced at Yi Zhonghai and said, "I am just an old lady, how come I know everyone?"
Having said this, the deaf old lady turned her head and looked towards the front yard.
At this time, Zhu Zongguang and Li Kailang came out of the house, and Yi Zhonghai quickly pointed at Zhu Zongguang.
"Madam, this is the man. Do you know him?"
The deaf old lady glanced at Zhu Zongguang and frowned slightly. Although she was old, her eyes were as sharp as a knife.
Zhu Zongguang sensed a sense of scrutiny and immediately turned to look towards the central courtyard, meeting the eyes of the deaf old lady.
The two men's eyes met in the air, silently.
Zhu Zongguang saw something unusual in the deaf old lady's eyes.
"Old lady, do you know him?" Yi Zhonghai couldn't help but ask when he saw the two of them staring at each other for a long time without any response.
The deaf old lady retracted her gaze and shook her head: "I don't know him."
Yi Zhonghai breathed a sigh of relief and secretly rejoiced in his heart.
It seems that this military relative is not an important person, otherwise the deaf old lady would not have failed to recognize him.
Seeing Yi Zhonghai sighing with relief, the deaf old lady could not help but know what he was thinking.
"Xiao Yi! I think Li Kailang's relative is not simple! You better not look for trouble, otherwise..."
"Yes, yes!" Yi Zhonghai was startled when he heard this and nodded quickly.
He understood what the deaf old lady meant. Li Kailang, this military relative, seemed to be no simple person.
It seems that my previous idea was a bit simple. Fortunately, I asked the old lady to take a look.
Yi Zhonghai fell into deep thought. He began to doubt his judgment and wondered whether he should continue to be an enemy of Li Kailang.
If his relatives really have an unusual background, then his previous actions might bring him trouble.
"It seems that I have to be careful when getting along with Li Kailang in the future." Yi Zhonghai said to himself.
On Li Kailang's side, Zhu Zongguang was also curious about the deaf old lady.
Zhu Zongguang asked, "Cheerful! What is the origin of this old lady?"
Li Kailang turned his head to look at the deaf old lady: "She is an old lady in the yard, a five-guarantee household, and a relative of a martyr. The street office takes good care of her."
"Five-guarantee households? Or relatives of martyrs?" Zhu Zongguang asked.
Li Kailang explained: "Yes, that's what everyone said anyway, and the street office also registered her."
Zhu Zongguang stared at the deaf old lady: "This person is not that simple, she is cheerful, you should pay attention to her in the future!"
"Yeah!" Li Kailang nodded. It seemed that the deaf old lady was really not simple.
Zhu Zongguang also developed a strong interest in the identity of the deaf old lady and decided to investigate her when he had time.
"Okay, Kailang, please stay. I'll leave first!" Zhu Zongguang said, and then walked out of the Chuihua Gate.
A few people who were watching the excitement at Chuihua Gate saw Zhu Zongguang was about to go out and immediately hid back in the house.
Li Kailang followed him out and saw Zhu Zongguang off.
As soon as Li Kailang came back, everyone started asking about Li Kailang's relatives.
"Xiao Li! What does your relative do? I think he's quite good at that!" As he said that, Yan Bugui straightened his body.
"Xiao Li, so you know such a big shot. Why didn't you tell us? If I encounter any problems in the future, I will ask you for help!" Xu Damao said hurriedly.
"Xiao Li, what does your relative do? Where is he a high-ranking official?"
Everyone kept asking Li Kailang questions, as if they wanted to get to the bottom of Zhu Zongguang's situation.
Li Kailang explained: "Well, everyone, don't ask me, I don't know anything, I'm just a relative, and I came here to pay New Year's greetings today."
After saying that, Li Kailang immediately returned home.
But Li Kailang's actions confirmed that everyone was having wild thoughts.
"Hey, Li Kailang, this kid, he didn't tell us that he had such a powerful relative. Did he think we were troublesome and didn't tell us?"
"I think so! If you had such a powerful relative, you would tell others."
"That too!"
No matter what Li Kailang thought, Zhu Zongguang's actions were actually building momentum for Li Kailang and creating the impression that Li Kailang was not someone to be trifled with.
(End of this chapter)