If it weren't for Chen Ping's job search, he wouldn't have had to beg Sun Fuhai. "Mom, you know my dad's temper. I'll be careful once I get there.
When I earn money, our family's life will get better..." Chen Ping said to Tang Hongying. Chen Ping currently had ten million in his pocket, but he couldn't tell his parents.
After all, he couldn't explain where the money came from, and his parents wouldn't believe him if he told the truth, given how legendary his three years in prison had been! At this moment, in a two-story villa in Phoenix Manor, Sun Fuhai, in his fifties, was adjusting himself in front of a mirror, dressed in a very old uniform. On the sofa, a young woman in her early twenties, quite good-looking with a tall and slender build, was lounging and playing with her phone in a floral pajama set!
"Dad, what's gotten into you? That old military uniform is ancient. Why are you wearing it again?"
the girl said, glancing at Sun Fuhai. This girl was Sun Fuhai's only daughter, Sun Xiaomeng. "Your dad is meeting an old comrade, that's why he's wearing it.
Although, his belly is too big, and the uniform doesn't fit anymore!" A middle-aged woman came out of the kitchen with a plate of fruit. She was wearing a black skirt suit with a white shirt underneath, sheer stockings, and high heels, clearly dressed like a professional white-collar worker.
With light makeup, she looked quite young! This woman was Sun Fuhai's wife, Li Fengxia, the sales manager at their own company! "Old Sun, who is this comrade visiting this time?
I heard some of your old comrades have become successful. You should stay in touch with them and ask for their help. Maybe our company can get through this difficult time, or we'll go bankrupt if we can't last much longer..."
Li Fengxia put down the fruit and asked Sun Fuhai worriedly. "Don't worry about it. Our old squad leader is coming over.
We haven't seen each other in years. You all need to be polite..." Sun Fuhai said to Li Fengxia a bit impatiently!
"Old squad leader? He's probably done very well for himself by now. I remember you mentioning once that he saved your life, and then he went into politics after retiring..."
Li Fengxia continued to ask. Chapter 65: Simple "Yes, but we haven't been in contact in recent years. I don't know how he's doing!"
Sun Fuhai nodded. "He might be a high-ranking official now. When he arrives later, you should catch up properly..."
Li Fengxia said excitedly, then looked at Sun Xiaomeng on the sofa. "Hurry up and change, we have guests coming. What will guests think if you're dressed like this?
Besides, your dad's old squad leader has a son who might be coming with him, and maybe..." "Ugh, Mom, please stop. I have a boyfriend, you know that.
It's so annoying..." Sun Xiaomeng got up from the sofa and walked towards the bedroom with an impatient look! "You silly girl, aren't I doing this for your own good?
Cui Zhiyuan is just a sales manager. The person coming is from a family of officials. How can they be compared?"
Li Fengxia shouted from behind! Sun Xiaomeng didn't say anything, but after entering the bedroom, she slammed the door shut! "This child is too disobedient..."
Li Fengxia muttered, then said to Sun Fuhai, "Old Sun, I'll go wash some more fruit. Remember to call and book a good hotel. We'll have lunch together!"
"Okay!" Sun Fuhai nodded! Soon, Chen Ping's family arrived.
As soon as Sun Fuhai rang the doorbell, he hurried to open the door. When Chen Baoguo and Sun Fuhai met, they were both slightly stunned before embracing each other tightly. "Old squad leader, I've missed you so much.
You've changed so much over the years, your hair has turned quite gray..." Sun Fuhai said with a smile! "Haha, you've put on weight too, kid.
With your current physique, you still dare to wear a military uniform..." Chen Baoguo laughed loudly and punched Sun Fuhai's arm. Sun Fuhai then looked at Tang Hongying and Chen Ping.
When he noticed that Tang Hongying's eyes were open but unfocused, as if she couldn't see, he was taken aback! Seeing this, Chen Baoguo quickly introduced, "This is my wife, Tang Hongying. She lost her sight a few years ago due to illness."
Sun Fuhai immediately said to Tang Hongying, "Sister-in-law, hello. Please come in and have a seat..." Tang Hongying smiled and nodded repeatedly, "Certainly, certainly.
I often hear Old Chen talk about your old days at home..." "If it weren't for the old squad leader back then, I would have reincarnated long ago!" Sun Fuhai said, quickly helping Tang Hongying into the house.
"Uncle Sun, let me..." Chen Ping stepped forward to help Tang Hongying. "This is my son, Chen Ping..."
Chen Baoguo said! "Hmm, a fine young man, just like your father back then!" Sun Fuhai glanced at Chen Ping and chuckled.
Chen Ping smiled in return. Sun Fuhai gave him a good impression; the smile on his face was sincere and not forced! However, no one noticed that after Sun Fuhai's remark, Chen Baoguo and Tang Hongying's expressions subtly changed, though it was fleeting.
"Old Sun, is that the old squad leader who's arrived?" Li Fengxia came out of the kitchen with another large plate of fruit and hurried to greet them! "Old squad leader, this is my wife, Li Fengxia..."
Sun Fuhai introduced Chen Baoguo. "Hello, sister-in-law..." Chen Baoguo said with a slight smile!
Li Fengxia was stunned. She noticed Chen Baoguo was wearing ordinary clothes and had graying hair, lacking the imposing presence of a high-ranking official. Looking at Tang Hongying and Chen Ping beside him, they also appeared so ordinary, like common folk!
"Are high-ranking officials this simple nowadays?" Li Fengxia mused inwardly! "What are you spacing out for?
The old squad leader is talking to you! Sun Fuhai nudged Li Fengxia, who was stunned. "Oh, hello, elder brother, hello, sister-in-law.
Please sit down. I just washed some fruit for you!" Li Fengxia snapped back to reality and greeted them with a smile!
Chapter 66: Like an Interrogation Chen Ping's family sat on the sofa. Sun Fuhai rushed to pour tea and water, not forgetting to call out towards the bedroom, "Xiaomeng, your Uncle Chen and the others are here. Hurry out..."
"Fu Hai, please don't be so formal. We're imposing on you by coming unannounced..." Chen Baoguo felt embarrassed by Sun Fuhai's enthusiasm.
"Old squad leader, what's there to be embarrassed about? We haven't seen each other in so many years. Make yourself at home here.
I've booked a hotel for lunch, and we'll have a good drink..." Sun Fuhai said while pouring tea for Chen Baoguo! Just then, Sun Xiaomeng came out, changed into sportswear, her hair tied in a ponytail, looking vibrant and youthful.
Sun Xiaomeng glanced around and her gaze settled on Chen Ping. She noticed he was wearing cheap clothes and looked so unsophisticated, like a bumpkin from the countryside. He didn't look like any son of an official!
"Xiaomeng, aren't you going to greet Uncle Chen..." Sun Fuhai said to Sun Xiaomeng! "Hello, Uncle Chen!"
Sun Xiaomeng called out absentmindedly, showing no real interest, with a hint of disdain in her eyes! "You child, how could you..." Sun Fuhai was about to get angry seeing Sun Xiaomeng's attitude, but Chen Baoguo stopped him.
"Alright, alright..." Chen Baoguo quickly stopped Sun Fuhai and nodded at Sun Xiaomeng with a smile! The two families sat down and chatted.
It was evident that Sun Xiaomeng felt uncomfortable. "Brother Chen, I heard my Old Sun say that you went into politics after retiring. So many years have passed.
You must be at least a bureau-level official by now, right?" Li Fengxia asked Chen Baoguo. Li Fengxia's question made Chen Baoguo blush.
He smiled awkwardly and said, "No, I... I've already retired..." "Retiring so young?
Isn't that too early?" Li Fengxia exclaimed in surprise! "Enough, why so many questions?
Are you interrogating him?" Sun Fuhai glared at Li Fengxia. In fact, from the moment Chen Baoguo and his family entered, Sun Fuhai had sensed something was off.
Having run a company and dealt with various officials for years, he recognized that Chen Baoguo lacked the aura of an official. He simply didn't point it out, knowing his wife was a snob. If she found out Chen Baoguo's family were ordinary people, she would likely fly into a rage on the spot.
"I was just asking out of curiosity. Why are you in such a hurry?" Li Fengxia shot Sun Fuhai a look, then continued, "Elder Brother Chen, what rank did you reach before retiring?"
Seeing Li Fengxia's persistence, Chen Baoguo knew he couldn't hide it. Moreover, he was the one asking for a favor, so there was no need to conceal anything. He chuckled awkwardly and said, "I was dismissed..."
Chen Baoguo recounted his experiences over the past few years in detail. By this point, he no longer cared about losing face; dignity was worthless to him now. When Li Fengxia finished listening, the smile on her face vanished, followed by an eye-roll.
Sun Fuhai, however, looked shocked. "Old squad leader, you've had such a hard time all these years. Why didn't you notify me?"
"It's all in the past. Now that Chen Ping is out, I thought I could ask for your help to find him a job. Even difficult or tiring work is fine!"
Chen Baoguo asked humbly. "A former convict. Which company would dare to hire him now..."
Li Fengxia interjected, pursing her lips, before Sun Fuhai could even speak. Li Fengxia's attitude was now a stark contrast to her initial demeanor. Sun Fuhai's brow furrowed slightly, his expression growing serious.
Chen Baoguo felt awkward. "If it's too difficult, just say so. Otherwise, I'll have him find some work on a construction site."
Chapter 67: I Appreciate the Thought "Old squad leader, I won't lie to you. My company is facing some difficulties. If we can't overcome them, we might go bankrupt.
Hiring Chen Ping would only delay him." Sun Fuhai sighed. Hearing this, Chen Baoguo immediately felt embarrassed.
"Fu Hai, I've caused you trouble. Don't worry about Chen Ping's job. What's happening with your company?"
"What's happening? Can you solve it?" Li Fengxia asked sarcastically.
"I..." Chen Baoguo's face turned red with embarrassment. "Shut up!"
Sun Fuhai glared fiercely at Li Fengxia, then said apologetically, "Old squad leader, please ignore these women. My company had some business dealings with Fuyao Decoration, but they withheld the payment. Our cash flow is now cut off, and we probably won't last much longer."
"However, regarding Chen Ping's job, I'll ask Xiaomeng to inquire at their company. It's a large group company with good benefits. Let Chen Ping start from the bottom and work his way up!"
"Dad, I'm just a salesperson. How can I have that kind of influence? Don't cause me trouble..."
As soon as Sun Fuhai finished speaking, Sun Xiaomeng immediately complained unhappily. "If you don't have the influence, isn