Chapter 143 Everyone Has a Price Ning Weidong put down the jade pendant, without showing any appreciation for it, as if it was just an ordinary object. Wang Zipeng was not too surprised, after all, there was already the seal of Empress Dowager Cixi before him. Fortunately, Ning Weidong seemed satisfied with this thing. Wang Zipeng laughed dryly, "I don't know how to start this. That kid is too hopeless. He has been in the security department for a few days and he can't stand the drill..." Ning Weidong listened and roughly understood what Wang Zipeng meant. It's just that his eldest cousin's son doesn't want to do exercises every day and wants to work in the office instead. Ning Weidong frowned and said, "Brother Wang, they are ignorant, how come you don't understand? I'm not asking him to stay like this forever. Just wait until the end of the year and be rated as an advanced worker, then you can become a regular employee. Then you can decide where to go. Can't you even endure these few days?" Although the other party sent gifts, it also caused trouble for Ning Weidong. Moreover, Wang Zipeng's eldest cousin's family seemed to have some misunderstanding about asking others to do things for them.
It doesn't mean that Ning Weidong has to help them just because they took the things. That's not begging. You have something, but I don't have it. This is essentially a transaction of mutual exchange of what one has. Moreover, in this transaction, it was Ning Weidong who took the initiative from the beginning to the end, not the other party. Obviously this family does not understand this situation. Thinking of this, Ning Weidong couldn't help but look at Wang Zipeng deeply. Wang Zipeng is a smart man, it is impossible for him not to understand this truth. But he just happened to come. It seems that Wang Zipeng has an average relationship with his eldest cousin and her husband's family. Otherwise, if it really is a real relationship, it is impossible not to give some advice. Ning Weidong thought about it in his mind and couldn't help but smile: "Want to go to the office? How dare you think that our Red Star Factory is owned by them." Wang Zipeng smiled cheerfully, not feeling awkward at all because of Ning Weidong's attitude, and continued, "Who said it wasn't true? I've said everything I should have said, but this family didn't seem to understand me and insisted that I come to you again. Damn, a good child has been spoiled like a jerk." Ning Weidong laughed when he heard what he said, and asked, "Oh? What do you think about this?" Wang Zipeng said, "If it's up to me, we have to teach that fellow a lesson. Not only should we train him normally, but we should also double his training time." Ning Weidong said calmly: "I am not responsible for educating other people's children. Whether he lives or dies has nothing to do with me." After saying that, he thought for a while, looked at the jade pendant and said, "Take this thing back and tell your eldest cousin that it is impossible to go to the office. If you can hold on, hold on for half a year. We will still do as we said before. If you can't hold on, then I can't afford to serve you. The thing will be returned intact, and your cousin nephew can go back to where he came from." Ning Weidong's words were not bluffing, but the strange warm current contained in the seal of Empress Dowager Cixi had been completely absorbed by him over the past few days. Now when I play with it in my hand, I can only feel a weak warm current. As for the jade itself, although Ning Weidong likes it, he is far from having to collect it.
When Wang Zipeng heard this, he quickly said that it was not necessary. Although he was not happy this time, he couldn't mess up what he had already accomplished. He also got benefits. After the matter was done, Ning Weidong didn't keep him. Wang Zipeng came out of the house and hurried back to his home in the backyard. At his home, his wife Qian Fangqi was talking to his eldest cousin and her husband. Seeing Wang Zipeng coming back, the cousin immediately asked how he was doing. Wang Zipeng said with a bitter face: "What else can we do... I said when we left that we don't do things this way. There is only half a year left, can't we let Bingyi hold on? I was too embarrassed to ask for help just now. There are hundreds of people in the security department, and they can all go out for drills, so why can't they do it in our house..." Both my eldest cousin and her husband looked unhappy, and from what they said I could tell that the job had not been done. His eldest cousin was a little embarrassed, but she was not a fool and knew that this request was a bit excessive. But they have their reasons for doing so, but they cannot say it out loud. Then he asked: "Where is the jade pendant~" Wang Zipeng snorted and took out the cloth bag that had just wrapped the jade pendant from his pocket: "How can someone covet your jade pendant? They just said that if you can do it, then do it. If you can't do it, then leave and return the seal in front..." The cousin and her husband couldn't help but change their expressions slightly, and hurriedly said: "Don't worry, don't worry~ Zipeng, you must help to speak well of this matter, it's already a confirmed matter, how can you back out~" Wang Zipeng pouted and said, "Sister, this is just you. Go ask around to see if there are any other families that do things this way. Don't be offended by what I say to you and your brother-in-law. In this day and age, if you want to get things done, it's not just about what you have. The key is that you have to give it away. Even if you have mountains of gold and silver at home, it's useless if you can't give it away." My cousin and her husband nodded repeatedly, but were still unwilling to give in. My cousin's husband is a middle-aged man with a bald head. He asked, "Zipeng, do you think it's because they think we don't have enough..." Before he could finish, Wang Zipeng immediately raised his voice: "Brother-in-law! If you say so, then I dare not interfere in this matter. It seems that all the words I said just now were in vain~" At this point, he raised his voice again and said coldly: "The other party has said it clearly just now, and you still want to give him something now. What's the matter, do they need this little thing from you~ or do you want to throw something at them?" The eldest cousin tried to smooth things over: "Zipeng, your brother-in-law doesn't think before he speaks, so don't take it personally." Wang Zipeng snorted and said, "Sister, we are legitimate relatives. I can't be vague with you no matter how I act outside. This matter is obvious. Don't blame me for speaking harshly. What's wrong with our child? Is he gilded or something? A young man in his twenties can't stand doing exercises twice a day in the morning and afternoon? Why don't I believe it?" At this point, Wang Zipeng also got excited and wanted to continue talking, but Qian Fangqi pulled him back, allowing him to calm down. He coughed lightly and stopped talking abruptly. The cousin also knew in her heart that Wang Zipeng was right. Besides, this is all we can do now. He thanked Wang Zipeng again and then said goodbye and went back. Wang Zipeng and Qian Fangqi walked them to the gate of the compound. As they rode away on their bicycles, Qian Fangqi raised her hand and punched Wang Zipeng, saying unhappily, "Are you stupid? I'll show you what I can do." Wang Zipeng grinned and laughed dryly: "I was also angry and couldn't control myself~" Qian Fangqi snorted and walked back, saying, "People ask us to do something for them. Whether they can do it or not, they still owe us a favor. But because of what you did, they are unhappy. Who knows how they will blame us when they go back~" Wang Zipeng wanted to make amends: "No, my cousin is not that kind of person."
Qian Fangqi pouted and said, "Why not? If it's a normal matter, my cousin and her husband really can't do it, but when it comes to their son, they get confused." Wang Zipeng was speechless. Qian Fangqi said, "Anyway, you should be more careful in the future. Don't just say whatever you want just because they are your legitimate relatives. You might offend someone without even knowing how." …… On the other side, Wang Zipeng’s eldest cousin and his wife rode their bicycles back home. Their home is actually not far away, just past Shichahai and near Nanluoguxiang, there is a courtyard house. This is not a messy compound with many households living in it, but a proper courtyard with two entrances and one household. Logically, it is impossible for Wang Zipeng's eldest cousin's house to occupy a yard by itself. It was also a coincidence. More than 60 years ago, this courtyard was considered their ancestral home, and they directly exchanged the property title and land title from the new government. In addition, with some connections, the yard was not divided up and rented out. By 1966, this courtyard had become popular. Wang Zipeng's eldest cousin and his wife were also smart. When the other person came to their house and expressed his intention implicitly, they immediately made room for him. However, due to the policy at the time, it was not possible to buy or sell it, so we just considered it as a gift for free. Who knew that after a few years, things would take a turn for the better. Once the person who originally occupied the house fell from power, the house returned to them, and it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. It is now clean and has no tenants. The two returned home. From the outside, the yard looks a bit run-down, and the black gate has old, mottled paint. Many of the tiles on the eaves were also broken. But once you enter the door, it's obviously a different scene. The house inside has been renovated and the floor tiles are neatly laid out, not looking shabby at all. As the two of them entered the house, they placed their bicycles in the front yard and passed through the hanging flower gate into the backyard. The north room was dark, but the light was on in the east wing. The two walked in and saw that the room was lit by fluorescent lights, which were relatively rare in that era. There is actually a TV in the room! Wang Bingyi was sitting side by side with a very pretty young girl watching TV. Judging from their appearance, they had a serious relationship. Hearing the noise, Wang Bingyi turned his head and shouted, "Mom and Dad, you're back~" The girl didn't say anything and didn't move. The eldest cousin said "hmm", glanced at the girl, and forced a smile: "Comrade Liu, you are here too~" That awkward look didn't seem like he was treating his son at all, but rather like he was treating his superior.
My cousin's husband was the same, forcing a smile on his face. Wang Bingyi answered quickly: "Ruoli just arrived, and heard that you guys were going to my cousin's house, so I happened to be waiting here." Liu Ruoli smiled and said, "Auntie, what did they say over there?" The cousin reluctantly took out the jade pendant she had brought from her bag and said, "Comrade Liu, the family didn't want it, so I returned it in its original packaging." Liu Ruoli was not too surprised. She reached out to take the cloth bag, peeled off the layers one by one, and took out the jade pendant inside. She said with a sigh, "Didn't you say that person particularly likes jade? How could he not be moved by such a fine jade pendant?" My eldest cousin and her husband stood aside, laughed dryly, and said nothing. Wang Bingyi, on the other hand, reached out and took the jade pendant, looked at it in front of his eyes, curled his lips and said, "If he doesn't want it, forget it, we'll keep it for ourselves." Liu Ruoli's eyes flashed with disgust, she reached out and took her hand back, and asked, "What did Wang Zipeng say?" The eldest cousin did not hide anything and told Wang Zipeng about his attitude. Liu Ruoli said: "Not unexpected." The eldest cousin asked, "So what should we do next?" Liu Ruoli smiled and said, "Of course I will continue to send them." The eldest cousin said, "But Zipeng said that if we send more, it will be like throwing something at someone. If we anger Section Chief Ning, that would be bad~" Liu Ruoli said: "Hit someone? I just threw something at him. Everyone in this world has a price, even the commander-in-chief of America." My cousin and her husband were speechless, while Wang Bingyi, who was standing next to them, had shining eyes and looked like a dog touting them. The eldest cousin glanced at her silly son and quickly changed the subject: "In this case, it is not appropriate to go through Wang Zipeng. We must find another way." Liu Ruoli said calmly: "That's your business, I can't interfere." My cousin and her husband were choked and didn't know what to say. Wang Bingyi on the side was indifferent, as if it had nothing to do with him. After a few seconds, the cousin gritted her teeth and said, "It's okay to find other connections, but this thing..." Liu Ruoli did not completely shirk responsibility, and immediately said: "Don't worry about this, I will prepare it." As she spoke, she showed a trace of disdain: "Isn't he just a small section chief? I don't believe how much knowledge he has. The security measures of the fourth workshop are very strict. In Bingyi's current situation, he has no chance except for the exercise time." Only then did my cousin and his wife breathe a sigh of relief. Although their family has some assets, they cannot invest it all, otherwise they will not be able to make ends meet in the future. Now that the young lady has taken over this matter, she has to do it again. …… On the other side, Ning Weidong was still thinking about what his cousin Wang Zipeng meant. I have seen children who are spoiled, but it is rare to see one who is spoiled like this, especially a boy who is already in his twenties. If he is spoiled like this, he will be spoiled to death. But then again, there must be something wrong when things are abnormal.
Ning Weidong couldn't help but become more curious about his cousin Wang Zipeng. What kind of family would be willing to give their son such a valuable jade pendant just to save their son from half a year of hard training? Ning Weidong thought to himself and decided to ask Zhang Dajun to check it out to make sure they didn't fall into the trap. The reason why Ning Weidong didn't pay attention to it before was because of Wang Zipeng, who didn't know him well. Another thing is, getting a job is not a big deal. At least in the matter of Wang Bingyi, there is no problem with Ning Weidong's principles. There is absolutely no problem in hiring a temporary worker for the factory security department. If he makes outstanding contributions at the end of the year, he can be evaluated for excellence and receive awards. But this time, Ning Weidong couldn't help but feel suspicious, as his cousin Wang Zipeng seemed a little abnormal. It’s always right to check. Just then, there was a noise from the outer door. When delivering dumplings just now, Bai Fengyu said she would come, but Ning Weidong let her in. Ning Weidong had very good hearing. When he came to his senses, he saw that it was already past ten o'clock. Unlike later times, ten o'clock is already quite late now, and most people go to bed even on Saturdays. There was no light in the outer room. Bai Fengyu came in, closed the door, locked it, and went to the inner room. When he saw Ning Weidong, regardless of the fact that his leg injury had not yet healed fully, he immediately took two steps forward and hugged Ning Weidong's neck. (End of this chapter)