Starting out as a drug dealer in 1988

On the fourth day of the New Year, the first ray of sunlight in the morning shines into the room through the bright glass.

Zhao Wenhao woke up from his daze.

He looked at the time. It was not yet seven o'clock.

Although he was still very sleepy, Zhao Wenhao did not lie in bed. Instead, he quickly got up from the bed and washed up.

That morning, Zhao Wenhao rode his bike for nearly an hour and went to Fang Jianxin's home to pay New Year's greetings.

He knew Fang Jianxin wouldn't accept gifts, but it would be impolite to visit without something during Chinese New Year. Fortunately, Zhao Mingliang had given him two pheasants he had just shot in the mountains before the New Year, so he borrowed some flowers to offer to Fang Jianxin.

Fortunately, after repeated refusals, Fang Jianxin finally accepted the gift.

After all, it was the leader's home, with people coming and going. Zhao Wenhao didn't sit for long and chose to leave.

The second stop is Zhang Bingkun.

The gift was simple, two bottles of Hongtashan cigarettes and a box of Luzhou Special Liquor.

At present, most of Zhao Wenhao’s interpersonal relationships in Ping’an County still rely mainly on Fang Jianxin and Zhang Bingkun.

Therefore, no matter how busy he was on weekdays, he would always go over to sit and chat with Ping'an County when he returned.

As for the third stop, it is of course Yan Bin’s place.

"Wenhao, I heard yesterday that you had another fight with the Ma family and made a mess of their house."

I don’t know where Yan Cheng heard the news from. When Zhao Wenhao came to his house, although he was quite polite, it was just superficial. He seemed to be a little dislikeful in his heart.

"Mouse, really? Why didn't you call me for something like this?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Bin suddenly became excited and pulled Zhao Wenhao to listen carefully.

He knew everything about the grudge between Zhao Wenhao and the Ma family.

Hearing Yan Cheng's tone, Zhao Wenhao knew that someone must have reported him. Yan Cheng then assumed that Zhao Wenhao still hadn't let go of the previous incident, so he took revenge.

"Uncle Yan, this is what happened."

Zhao Wenhao did not hide anything and told Yan Cheng everything about how Qiu Mei brought people to his house to cause trouble on New Year's Day and how he retaliated.

"Oh, so that's how it is. It seems I was biased." After Zhao Wenhao finished speaking, Yan Cheng slapped his forehead and said with some regret, "Someone in town called me yesterday and only told me about what happened to the Ma family, but didn't mention what happened on Zhaojiayu Island."

"It's okay, Uncle Yan, as long as you understand the truth of the matter."

Zhao Wenhao continued to explain slowly, "I'm usually easy to talk to. If the Ma family doesn't bother me anymore, I definitely won't cause any trouble. But if they still can't let it go, then I won't be afraid of trouble either."

"That's right. I said it, how could Haozi have such bad character? Dad, the person who complained to you might have some bad intentions." Yan Bin stood beside his brother as always.

Yan Cheng seemed to be thinking about something, but didn't say much.

He is the Party Secretary of Hengtang Town. With so many subordinates, naturally they are of varying qualities and have their own ideas.

"Okay, you guys chat, Wenhao will have lunch here." Yan Cheng nodded and walked out of the living room.

Zhao Wenhao didn't hesitate and followed Yan Bin directly to his room.

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"Mouse, why are you here?"

In Yangjiazhuang, at Yang Yue's home, Zhao Wenhao came to pay New Year's greetings with some New Year gifts.

Before the Lunar New Year, Yang Yue specially sent two large geese to their home. By the time Zhao Wenhao found out, it was already New Year's Eve.

Therefore, as a return gift, Zhao Wenhao said goodbye to Yan Bin's house and rushed to Yangjiazhuang in the afternoon.

"Congratulations on getting rich, bring me the red envelope!"

Zhao Wenhao bowed and smiled deliberately at Yang Yue.

"Tsk, you're such a grown-up, and you still want red envelopes? No way!" Yang Yue was still as sunny and lively as a flower blooming in spring. "Please come in. There's no red envelope, but there's tea."

Zhao Wenhao chuckled, picked up one of the bicycle's hind legs from the handlebars, took out two packs of cigarettes and two bottles of wine from his bag, and followed Yang Yue.

Mr. Yang certainly doesn't smoke now, but he still has to entertain guests during the New Year.

"Mouse, what are you doing?"

Yang Yue felt a little unhappy when she saw Zhao Wenhao carrying down so many things.

Zhao Wenhao ignored him completely and continued with a grin, "Why? You're here to pay New Year's greetings on New Year's Day. I'm here empty-handed. Will you people from Yangjiazhuang scold us Zhaojiayu people for being impolite?"

"That doesn't need to be so much."

Yang Yue knew what Zhao Wenhao meant, but she still felt a little uncomfortable. She really didn't want anyone to pity her, especially a former classmate.

Furthermore, before Yang's father had the surgery, Zhao Wenhao had lent her 10,000 yuan, a full 10,000 yuan. She was already embarrassed by the debt and didn't know when she would be able to pay it back.

"When did you, Yang Yue, start being so nagging?" Zhao Wenhao feigned anger. "I'm a wealthy man now, after all. A wealthy man should be respectful and presentable, as befits my status. Besides, the geese you raise are truly delicious. I'm counting on you to give me two more next time."

"Puchi..." Yang Yue couldn't help laughing, "Okay, Mr. Zhao, then please come in. But this is just the first time, and it won't happen again. Don't count on the big goose now, I'll give it to you at the end of the year."

Of course, Zhao Wenhao was just making up an excuse. Goose wasn't a rare commodity in the countryside. If he really wanted to eat it, there would surely be someone in Zhaojiayu who would be eager to give it to him.

"Mom, my classmate Zhao Wenhao is here to wish you a happy new year."

From the courtyard gate to the house, the distance was only four or five meters. Qian Hui had already seen the two people walking towards them, talking and laughing.

She had met Zhao Wenhao once at the county hospital, and later in the provincial capital, Zhao Wenhao also visited Yang's father.

Moreover, she already knew that it was this young man who lent their family 10,000 yuan, allowing Yang's father to have the funds for the operation.

Therefore, when she saw Zhao Wenhao again, Qian Hui felt very nervous, but she had to put on a smile and greet him.

"Wenhao, please come in. Yueyue, make tea for your classmate. Yangxin, come and call your brother. Also, help your father out of the bed. Our family's benefactor is here."

Zhao Wenhao didn't dare to let Qian Hui do this, so he quickly stopped Yang Yue's behavior.

Are you kidding? It's only been a month since the surgery, why bother with that now? I might as well just stay in bed.

"Brother Wenhao, Happy New Year."

"You are Yang Xin. Brother also wishes you a happy new year."

Zhao Wenhao quickly took out a red envelope from his pocket and wanted to give it to Yang Yue's brother, but was stopped by Yang Yue.

"You two are of the same generation, why give each other a red envelope? Do I have to go to your house and give your sister a red envelope?"

Yang Yue slapped Zhao Wenhao's outstretched hand and rolled his eyes at him.

"Haha, I'm used to it, I'm used to it." Zhao Wenhao smiled awkwardly, and finally did not give it out.