Chapter 418: The evil results finally lead to a happy marriage

Chapter 418: The evil results finally lead to a happy marriage

Chapter 418: The evil consequences finally lead to a happy marriage?
When all the Yan family members returned home, Yan Bugui quickly closed the doors and windows tightly.

"Boss, what's wrong with you?" The third aunt looked at him in confusion.

"Shh~ don't talk." Yan Bugui said in a low voice, lying in the crack of the door and listening carefully to the sounds outside.

After making sure that everyone had gone home and there was no one outside, he waved his hand and motioned for the family to go to the corner to talk.

"I think Li Kailang will definitely find a way to get more food."

When Yan Jiecheng heard this, he immediately said, "Li Kailang has a solution, so why doesn't he tell us?"

Yan Bugui explained: "How can you tell him what's going on? Where are all the people in the courtyard? If you tell him and he doesn't help, won't that make things difficult for him?"

"There are more than a dozen families in our yard. According to the situation outside, each family needs at least 1,200 to 1,800 kilograms of food. How can he get so much?"

"Rather than saying no, it's better not to say anything and no one will help."

Yan Jiecheng said hurriedly: "What should we do? We have the largest family and we are most in need of food, but now we can't get any."

Yan Bugui rolled his eyes at him. He was already so grown up, why was he still so rash in doing things?

"Why are you so anxious? I'm just trying to find a solution. We must ask Li Kailang for help. Even if he doesn't help our family, he will help the Cui family."

"We just need to follow the Cui family and get some food from them. I looked at the Cui family's food, and they don't have much, less than 200 kilograms."

Yan Bugui only saw the food in the Cui family’s cellar, but did not see any food in the Cui family’s home.

When the grain was first obtained, Li Kailang asked Cui Yuan to build a cellar at home to store the grain. The Cui family had more than just the 200 kilograms of grain in the cellar.

Yan Jiecheng: "Then I'll go find Li Kailang now?"

Yan Bugui: "Why are you in such a hurry? If you go now, won't it be a clear message to everyone that Li Kailang must have a way and is deliberately not helping everyone?"

"Are you trying to make things difficult for him? Let's talk about it tomorrow. It's best to find an opportunity to talk about it outside. If that doesn't work, talk about it at the Li family. Don't let everyone know."

Yan Jiecheng: "I understand. I have to get off work early tomorrow. I will go talk to Li Kailang."

The third aunt said, "Why don't I go? I'll wait for him at the entrance of the steel mill."

Yan Bugui looked at the third aunt and said, "That's fine. Just keep an eye on the time. If Li Kailang gets off work with the others in the yard, don't ask."

"Okay." The three aunts nodded.

The Yan family knew that Li Kailang was very active after get off work, so as long as they waited for him at the entrance of the steel mill early, they could basically wait until he came out alone.

Meanwhile, in the backyard.

Liu family.

The Liu family gathered together to think of a solution.

The three families that are most miserable in this courtyard are the Yan family, the Jia family, and the Liu family.

The Liu family consists of five people, including three boys. Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu are just at the age where they can bankrupt their father.

Liu Haizhong is not much better. He is a riveter and eats a lot every day.

The second aunt said anxiously, "Master, what do you think we should do? We don't have much food left."

"Don't worry, I'm thinking of a solution right now," Liu Haizhong said.

Liu Haizhong thought about it but couldn't come up with any solution, so he finally looked at Liu Guangqi.

"Guangqi, go ask Xiaolan's father tomorrow and see if you can get some food from him."

"He is the head of the grain station. He must have a way to get grain."

The second aunt slapped her head and said, "Yes, how could I forget? Guangqi, talk to Xiaolan tomorrow and ask Xiaolan to talk to his father. We will definitely be able to get some food."

Liu Guangqi looked at the expectant eyes of the family and knew that even if they didn't say anything, he would ask Zhang Lan to get food.

"Got it. I'll go talk to Xiao Lan tomorrow."

Seeing Liu Guangqi agreed, the whole family breathed a sigh of relief. The second aunt said: "With Xiaolan's father coming forward, we will definitely be able to get some food. Let's just wait and see."

No one would believe that a leader of a grain station would not be able to get food. Wouldn't that be a laughing stock?

Having solved the biggest worry in his heart, Liu Haizhong looked at Liu Guangqi and suddenly said, "By the way, Guangqi, have you and Xiaolan's marriage been settled?"

Hearing this, Liu Guangqi's eyes dimmed and he shook his head: "I don't know."

"You don't know?" Liu Haizhong's expression changed instantly: "How could you not know? You two have been together for more than a year, almost a year and a half, and you haven't gotten married yet!"

"You know, I lost a lot of face because of you. My co-workers are laughing at me."

Liu Haizhong was furious and pointed at himself.

'My son, Liu Haizhong, a student who graduated from a technical secondary school, has known this girl for more than a year, but he has not married yet. Do you know that you have brought shame to me?'

Liu Haizhong's face turned slightly red with anger and he pointed at Liu Guangqi angrily, angry at his lack of ambition.

"You've been studying for so many years, but I don't know where all your studies have gone. You still can't handle a woman!"

"When your mother was your age, she was already pregnant with you."

Looking at Liu Haizhong's angry expression, Liu Guangqi was also angry. He clenched his fists and suppressed the anger that wanted to refute.

He could be where he is today thanks to Liu Haizhong. The school had arranged everything well for him, but Liu Haizhong insisted on sending him to the steel mill for the sake of face.

He thought he would be able to get a good position there, but Liu Haizhong didn't arrange things well for him at all, and he ended up working as a shift clerk in the warehouse, becoming an idle and marginal figure.

Liu Haizhong is a person who is more likely to cause trouble than to accomplish anything. If he had not come to the steel rolling mill, he would have achieved something in other factories, at least become a cadre.

If he hadn't climbed up the social ladder and intentionally met Zhang Lan, he would have become a invisible person long ago and would have been stuck in the position of warehouse attendant for the rest of his life.

Fortunately, it was Zhang's father's deliberate suppression that allowed the leaders to see him, see his abilities, and give him the opportunity to show himself.

The logistics director also promised that he would promote him when a position became vacant.

All of this is the result of Liu Guangqi's own efforts and has nothing to do with Liu Haizhong.

Seeing the two people at loggerheads, the second aunt quickly stepped forward and said to Liu Haizhong: "Alright, alright, it's New Year's Day, so stop talking."

Then he turned around and comforted Liu Guangqi: "Guangtian, don't worry about your father. Your father is just talking nonsense. Don't be angry with him."

"There's no rush for love. Just get along well with Xiaolan. Mom is not in a hurry."

Seeing that Liu Haizhong wanted to say more, the second aunt quickly pushed Liu Haizhong away and whispered, "What are you doing? Guangqi still needs to ask Xiaolan to get food tomorrow."

"If Guangqi is angry and doesn't bring us food, what will we eat?"

Hearing this, Liu Haizhong realized that he was anxious and said the wrong thing, but he did not regret it. He had been holding this anger in his heart for a long time and finally said it out.

Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu looked at their eldest brother's gloomy face and dared not say a word, for fear of angering Liu Guangqi.

The two expected Liu Guangqi to be furious, but he did not show up. Liu Guangqi said nothing and went straight back to the bedroom.

Unbeknownst to the whole family, a bad consequence was quietly planted at this moment.

the next day.

Liu Guangqi went directly to the purchasing department to find Zhang Lan and expressed his desire for food.

Zhang Lan naturally supported this very much. After all, this was his boyfriend, so who else could he help if not him?

"It's just that I can't get the food, so I have to ask my dad for help. How about we go find dad together after work?"

Looking at Zhang Lan, he remembered what Liu Haizhong said yesterday. Although Zhang's father didn't like him, he had to go there anyway.

"Row."

"Haha~" Zhang Lan was very happy to hear Liu Guangqi agree.

Time passed quickly and it was time to get off work. Liu Guangqi rode his bicycle to take Zhang Lan to the local compound.

Zhang's father is the leader of the grain station. Although there was an issue of ration reduction yesterday, it did not affect him. Once the grain is allocated, he will have nothing to do with it.

When I returned to the local compound, I saw Liu Guangqi and Zhang Lan standing at the door waiting.

He ignored Liu Guangqi and looked at Zhang Lan: "Lan Lan, why don't you go in after you come back?"

Zhang Lan quickly ran to Zhang's father, grabbed his hand and shook it, saying coquettishly, "Dad~"

Seeing this, Zhang's father couldn't help but look at Liu Guangqi and said, "You want to see me for something?"

Liu Guangqi nodded: "Yes, uncle."

Father Zhang kept his eyes on Liu Guangqi, not knowing what he was thinking.

Being stared at by Zhang's father, Liu Guangqi felt uneasy and did not dare to look him in the eye.

After a while, Zhang's father said calmly, "Come in and talk."

"Huh~" Liu Guangqi breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, he was not chased away. In the past, when he was at the gate of the courtyard, Zhang's father would directly ask him to leave. This time, he was not chased away. Although he had something to ask him, this was also a progress.

"Guangqi, come in quickly." Zhang Lan was very happy and took Liu Guangqi's hand and followed him in.

It was the first time that Liu Guangqi entered a local compound. Looking around, he found that the environment was indeed much better than that of a siheyuan.

When Liu Guangqi entered Zhang Lan's home, he found the environment there was better and felt inferior for the first time.

If Zhang Lan wasn't in love, it would be impossible for him to deceive Zhang Lan, and he wouldn't even be qualified to come in.

"Brother Guangqi, please sit down." Zhang Lan was very enthusiastic. She pulled Liu Guangqi to sit down and poured him a glass of water.

"Brother Guangqi, drink quickly." Then he sat aside and watched Liu Guangqi drink water.

He simply ignored Zhang's father who was standing aside.

"Cough cough~"

Liu Guangqi came to his senses instantly and hurriedly handed the cup of water in his hand to Zhang's father.

"Since it's given to you by Lanlan, just drink it."

After hearing what Zhang's father said, Liu Guangqi didn't dare to drink anymore.

Seeing this, Father Zhang said nothing more, "You came to me because of the food issue, do you want to get some food for your family?"

Liu Guangqi nodded.

Without waiting for him to speak, Zhang's father continued, "Okay, I can get two or three hundred kilograms of food for your family. You need to tell Lan Lan when you want, and I will arrange it for you then."

"As for the rest of your yard, I can't help."

Zhang's father solved the problem with just a few words, which left Liu Guangqi and Zhang Lan jaw-dropping and somewhat unbelievable.

When did Mr. Zhang become so easy to talk to?
"What? You don't believe it? You two have been together for such a long time, I can see it all, you two really love each other, I can't separate you two."

"Since you two insist on being together, I don't care."

Finally hearing the words he had been longing for, Liu Guangqi felt as if all his hard work had paid off and shed tears of excitement.

"Thank you uncle!"

"Thanks dad!"

"You're welcome. This is the result of your two people's hard work." Father Zhang said calmly, looking at Liu Guangqi: "Come with me to the study."

After saying that, Father Zhang turned and went towards the study.

Liu Guangqi quickly responded: "Okay."

"Brother Guangqi!" Zhang Lan on the side couldn't hide her tears of joy as she looked at Liu Guangqi.

Liu Guangqi reached out and wiped away her tears, "Xiao Lan, we can be together in the future."

He had been dreaming of this day, and when it suddenly came true, it seemed a little unreal.

"Hmm~" Zhang Lan quickly pushed him away, "Dad wants to talk to you about something, go find him right away."

"Yes, yes, yes, I almost forgot." Liu Guangqi hurriedly caught up with Zhang's father.

study.

Father Zhang looked at Liu Guangqi and said, "Now that you two are together, I won't stop you from dating. I asked you to come here because I have something to tell you first."

"Uncle, I'm listening." Liu Guangqi pretended to be all ears.

Father Zhang got straight to the point: "After the New Year, I will be promoted and transferred to work in Shandong Province. Lanlan will go with me then."

"I have seen your ability. Your current job as a duty officer does not match your ability. Do you want to leave the steel mill and work with me?"

Liu Guangqi said without hesitation: "Yes, of course!"

"Have you really thought it through? If you follow me, we will go to Lu Province and leave the city. We may never come back. Are you sure?"

Liu Guangqi still said without hesitation: "Sure!"

Liu Guangqi deeply understood that if he wanted to get promoted in the steel rolling mill, he had to do it step by step. If he wanted to get promoted, he would have to wait until the end of time.

One wrong step leads to another. He is already far behind his peers. Now he has a chance to catch up, and he will definitely not let it go, otherwise it will take him forever.

Moreover, he had finally gotten Zhang Lan and now they had finally achieved their goal. How could he give up now?

Hearing Liu Guangqi's affirmative answer, Zhang's father smiled slightly.

In fact, he still doesn't think Liu Guangqi and Zhang Lan are together, but he has no choice now. He will take up his new post and be transferred to Shandong Province after the new year.

But he doesn't have any capable people at hand, and none of his subordinates is willing to go out on an adventure with him.

Fortunately, Liu Guangqi has good abilities and can be of some use. He had no choice but to agree that Zhang Lan and Liu Guangqi should be together, otherwise he would have no one who could be used under his command.

This transfer was the result of his hard work for a long time, and he would not allow any mistakes.

Although he was the leader of the grain station, he was not the top boss. There was someone above him, and his leader was not much older than him, so it was very difficult for him to be promoted.

Moreover, he is now doing very well, relying on the allocation of food for the four-nine cities. He has already talked to the big boss and is just waiting for the current predicament to end so that he can take office.

Once he left, it would be useless for Zhang's father to take up the position of the top leader. What awaited him was a marginal position with no end in sight for his whole life.

He is still young, in his early forties, full of energy. Naturally, he will not be content with the status quo. Transferring to Shandong Province is also a gamble.

Bo Cheng was promoted and returned to Beijing to welcome his new beginning.

If you lose the bet, as long as you don't lose too badly, the worst that can happen is that you'll stay in that position for the rest of your life.

Although he is not as powerful as Sijiucheng, he is still the head of the Shandong Provincial Grain Station.

If we lose too badly, our life might be even more miserable than it is now.

It can be said to be a risky move. If successful, he will be promoted, perhaps to the same level as his current grain station leader in the future.

The failure is to spend your later years in peace until retirement.

Father Zhang thought to himself, "Instead of waiting around doing nothing, it's better to go out and give it a try. Whether we win or lose, we've tried our best, which is better than just waiting around now."

"The current situation is food shortage, which is the best time for me to fight hard. If I miss this opportunity, I will never get it again. If I don't fight now, I will have no chance in the future."

Back to topic.

Father Zhang looked at Liu Guangqi and said solemnly:

"If you really want to go with me, then you two should get married as soon as possible. There will be no time after the New Year. I think we should get married during the New Year. It will be a double happiness."

"I'll arrange the food and meat. Keep the wedding low-key and don't make it too ostentatious. You know the situation outside right now. I think we should hold it in your yard."

"When the time comes, just invite everyone in your family to come over for a meal. It's not convenient for my relatives and friends to come out, so it's just us. Go back and discuss it with your parents."

Listening to Zhang's father's arrangements for the wedding banquet, Liu Guangqi could not hide his excitement.

Zhang's father actually agreed to his marriage with Zhang Lan, and the time was set so soon. This was truly a happy ending after all the hard work!
Father Zhang interrupted: "Don't be too happy yet. Do you want to go to Shandong Province with me? Think about it carefully when you go back. It's best to discuss it with your family."

"If you really plan to go to Lu Province with me, then we can have your wedding. If you don't go, then we can just consider it as fate."

"I will treat your answer just now as an unintentional remark. Tell me after you have considered it. I want a definite and well-thought-out answer. Do you understand?"

Liu Guangqi nodded solemnly: "I understand."

"I've told you so much, go back and digest it. Go out, and remember not to tell Xiao Lan. Keep this a secret."

After saying that, Zhang's father waved his hand and signaled him to leave.

Liu Guangqi left tactfully, and Zhang's father was thinking quietly in the study.

Zhang Lan saw Liu Guangqi leave and asked hurriedly, "What happened? What did you say to your father?"

Liu Guangqi forced a smile and said, "I told my uncle about our marriage. How is it going? Are you happy?"

"Really? That's great, I can be with Brother Guangqi in the future." Zhang Lan naively fantasized about her future life.

Liu Guangqi was not in the mood to chat with Zhang Lan any more, he still needed to think carefully.

There is so much information in the study that I need to go through it bit by bit.

Liu Guangqi forced himself to chat with Zhang Lan for a while, then said, "I have to tell my parents the good news and make them happy."

"Yes, yes, yes, I forgot, Brother Guangqi, you should go quickly."

Liu Guangqi rode his bicycle and rushed to the courtyard.

On the way back, Liu Guangqi was still thinking.

(End of this chapter)