Hong Kong Variety Show: From Little Brother to Big Boss

Wang Ergou paused for a moment, thinking about what to say next.

When Liu's father and mother saw Ergou suddenly fall silent, their worries, which had just been put aside, were instantly raised again, and they looked at Ergou with a nervous look on their faces.

"Actually, Brother Xu asked me to come back this time, not only to see you, but also to ask Uncle Liu for help."

Hearing what Wang Ergou said, Liu's mother asked hurriedly with a worried look on her face: "Is it that Ah Xu got into trouble outside and needs money?" There was obvious anxiety and uneasiness in her voice.

At this point, Liu's mother stood up and walked to the bedside table to take out a porcelain jar, and then continued: "In the past few years, we have not dared to touch the money that Axu sent us, except for paying the tuition for Axu's brother and sister."

"There are still 30,000 yuan in here. Do you think it's enough?"

Seeing that Liu's mother had misunderstood what he wanted to say, Er Gou quickly waved his hands and explained: "No, no, Brother Xu didn't cause any trouble. Brother Xu was planning to build a brewery."

"He now needs a trustworthy person to help him keep an eye on the brewery's accounts and prevent the factory staff from embezzling public funds. So he wants you to serve as the deputy director of his factory and help him keep an eye on the accounts."

When Liu's father and mother heard this, they showed surprise on their faces. They looked at each other, and saw shock and confusion in each other's eyes. Liu's father frowned and asked in confusion: "Brewery? Is it the place where beer is made?"

Wang Ergou quickly explained: "Yes, a brewery is a place where beer is produced. For example, the beer sold in restaurants and stores now is all made in breweries."

He never expected that his son would actually start a brewery.

Father Liu scratched his head and said unconfidently, "I'm just a bricklayer at a construction site. I can't read a single word. How can I manage a brewery? I don't know anything about brewing."

Wang Ergou saw that Father Liu looked hesitant, and hurriedly comforted him, "Uncle Liu, don't worry. Brother Xu said that this job doesn't require too much cultural knowledge, as long as you watch and observe more. You don't need to know anything about winemaking."

"Besides, Brother Xu is too busy to find time to go home. If you are willing to help him look after the factory, maybe Brother Xu will be able to find time to go home and reunite with you two at the end of the year." Wang Ergou continued to persuade.

Hearing this, Father Liu was a little shaken, but still asked with some concern: "Is it really just such a simple job? Don't I need to understand any technology or management?"

Wang Ergou patted his chest and assured, "Of course it's true! Uncle Liu, even if you don't believe me, you have to believe your son. Since Brother Xu asked you to go, he must think you are capable of doing this job."

At this time, Liu's mother said, "Dad, just go. Our son is promising now. He opened his own factory and became a boss. We have to support him."

"Besides, you are only disabled in your hands and feet, but your eyes are fine. A Xu is now running his own factory and needs his own people to support it. If you, as a father, are unwilling, then A Xu will be very disappointed."

Wang Ergou couldn't respond to this. He just sat quietly aside, waiting for Liu's father's decision.

After hearing what his wife said, Liu's father was filled with mixed emotions. He was proud of his son's success, but also ashamed of his own cowardice.

He was silent for a while. Finally, he took a deep breath and said, "Okay, I'll give it a try." Father Liu's voice was not loud, but it was full of determination.

When Wang Ergou heard Liu's father's answer, he smiled with satisfaction and thought to himself, "It's really hard to communicate with the elders, but fortunately, I finally completed the task assigned by Brother Xu."

He stood up, patted Father Liu's shoulder and said, "Uncle Liu, don't worry, Brother Xu will definitely arrange everything for you. At the end of the month, Brother Xu will come to pick you up to the brewery in person."

Having said that, Wang Ergou stood up and prepared to say goodbye and leave.

However, at this moment, Liu's mother suddenly grabbed Wang Ergou's arm and asked excitedly, "Will A Xu be back at the end of the month?"

Seeing the expectant look in Mother Liu's eyes, Wang Ergou quickly answered affirmatively: "Yes, Aunt. Brother Xu will personally take Uncle Liu to the brewery when the time comes."

Hearing Er Gou's answer, Liu's mother let go of his arm, her eyes slightly moist, and murmured, "That's great, great."

After Liu's mother let go of Ergou's arm, Ergou hurriedly said goodbye and left.

After Wang Ergou left, Liu's father, who was sitting on the sofa, looked at Liu's mother's expression and consoled her, "I told you that Axu is fine. You've been worrying about him all day."

Mother Liu turned to look at Father Liu, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes: "How can I not worry? He suddenly lost contact with the family last year. Do you know how scared I was?"

Father Liu gently held his wife's hand and comforted her tenderly: "Although we have lost contact, Ah Xu sends money home every month and asks Er Gou to report to us that he is safe. Doesn't this prove that he is fine? He is just too busy. We should understand him instead of worrying about him."

After hearing what Liu's father said, Liu's mother calmed down a little. She wiped the tears from her eyes and sighed softly: "You make sense. I just... I'm just too worried about Ah Xu."

"After all, he dropped out of school at the age of fourteen and started hanging out with gangs on his own. I'm always worried that something might happen to him."

After hearing this, Father Liu looked at his lame leg in silence, nodded in understanding, and continued: "I understand your concerns, but we have to believe in A Xu. Although A Xu has taken on a lot at a young age, he has never given up."

"Look, now that he has his own brewery, he wants us to help. Isn't this proof of his hard work?"

When Liu's mother heard this, a trace of relief flashed in her eyes. She looked at Liu's father and said, "You are right. We should believe in A Xu. He has been working hard for our family. I should be proud of him."

The two smiled at each other and held hands tightly, as if at this moment, all the worries and concerns had disappeared.

Suddenly, the door was pushed open again, "Dad, Mom, I'm back." Along with the crisp voice, Liu Xu's younger brother Liu Xiaoliang and his younger sister Liu Xiaomei walked into the house together.

Liu Xiaoliang looked at his parents' expressions, glanced around the house, and immediately asked, "Dad, Mom, do you have any specific news about my brother?"

Father and mother Liu looked at their sensible little son, and their hearts ached slightly. They took their son's schoolbag and said, "Yes, A Xu opened a brewery. He asked your second brother Gou to come over today and ask your father to help him. Your father has agreed."

Liu Xiaoliang's eyes flashed with surprise when he heard this. He looked at his father and asked quickly, "Really? My brother really opened a brewery?"

Mother Liu smiled and continued, "It's true. He wants your father to be the deputy director of the brewery and help him manage the accounts in the factory."

Hearing this, Liu Xiaoliang laughed: "Dad, can you read the accounts?" He said with a teasing tone, obviously joking with his father.

Hearing his son's teasing, the slight uneasiness in Liu's father's heart was instantly swept away. He frowned, pretended to be angry, and said: "Okay, you little brat, you have become so arrogant that you dare to look down on your father."

"I'll teach you a lesson." He bent down and pretended to find a stick to beat his son, but his eyes were full of smiles.

Seeing this, Liu Xiaoliang quickly dodged with a smile: "Oh, Dad, I was wrong, don't really hit me with a stick." The whole family burst into laughter, and the atmosphere was warm and joyful.