Starting out as a drug dealer in 1988

"I was wondering why you seemed to have become darker this time. You used to be so delicate and slender, like a woman."

Yan Bin didn't care about Zhao Wenhao's words at all. Even if he was poor, he was still his only good friend. If he cared about these things, he wouldn't treat Zhao Wenhao like this.

Zhao Wenhao originally wanted to retort sarcastically, but when he saw Yan Cheng was there, he just laughed and said nothing.

Yan Cheng glared at Yan Bin. This guy was really not holding back. Then he changed the subject and said, "Wenhao, a few days ago, Yan Bin told me that if there was a chance, he would help you find a job in the county. Do you have any ideas?"

Zhao Wenhao looked at Yan Bin gratefully. He really didn't expect that this fat guy would care so much about his affairs.

Nowadays, it is not easy for a rural resident to find a formal job in the county town.

Even if Yan Cheng came forward, it would definitely require a certain amount of favors to achieve this.

But the problem was, Yan Cheng and I had no relationship at all, so why would he do me such a big favor? After all, this was no small matter.

"Uncle Yan, I'm doing fine for now. I've been dealing in honeysuckle lately, and the profit is pretty good. I'm just thinking of continuing this business first. If I really need trouble from you later, I'll ask for your help."

Yan Cheng nodded thoughtfully.

Just as Zhao Wenhao thought, if Zhao Wenhao really wanted him to help find a job today, he would do it for the sake of his son. But at most he would help find a temporary job to make a living.

Formal jobs like that really require using one's favors, and he really isn't willing to do that just for a kid.

Now Zhao Wenhao was very tactful and offered to help, which was beyond his expectation.

I believe that most people are more likely to come up and ask for help.

In fact, Zhao Wenhao really didn't need Yan Cheng's help. In this era, in the early stages of reform and opening up, there was gold everywhere waiting for him to dig. How could he feel at ease working in a factory?

There are so many external debts at home. I don’t know when I can pay them off just by working.

However, just because you don't need help with this matter doesn't mean you don't need help in other areas.

So Zhao Wenhao naturally explained the grudge between him and the Ma family to Yan Cheng again.

Yan Cheng was obviously aware of this matter. Besides Yan Bin mentioning it to him, he had also heard some of it from rumors in the town.

For this purpose, he even sought out Ma Yaoming for a talk.

Of course, Ma Yaoming had a different story to tell, and Yan Cheng hinted at Ma Yaoming to discipline his son and stop him from being too overbearing in the town, as this would have a negative impact.

Besides being a public-spirited person, it also helped Zhao Wenhao out of trouble. After all, he was the town party secretary, and if such a problem arose in Hengtang Town, he would also lose face.

Ma Yaoming is currently only the executive deputy mayor. Due to health issues, he is likely to retire early next year. He is currently in a crucial competition with Zhang Xian, the deputy secretary of the Party Committee, for the mayoral position.

As the party secretary, Yan Cheng certainly has a certain say in the selection of the future mayor.

Therefore, after being beaten by Yan Cheng, Ma Yaoming went home and immediately taught Ma Hongzhi a lesson. He also asked him to behave himself for a while and not to cause trouble for the Zhao family again.

Zhao Wenhao then learned that his family's problems had been temporarily resolved because of Yan Cheng's few words.

"Thank you, Uncle Yan. I really don't know how to thank you." Zhao Wenhao stood up solemnly and bowed to Yan Cheng.

Yan Cheng chuckled and pressed Zhao Wenhao's shoulder. "Wenhao, I've already looked into this matter. The problem isn't you. The main problem is Ma Yaoming's lax discipline. If there's a problem, it's our town party committee's fault."

That being said, how could Zhao Wenhao not tell good from evil?

He was about to express his gratitude again, but Yan Bin grabbed him from behind and said, "Haozi, there's really no need to be so polite. You're my only friend. My dad will definitely help you with this."

Yan Cheng didn't want to dwell on this matter, so he stood up and waved his hand, "Okay, this matter is over. It's getting late, and I have something to do later. Come on, I'll take you out for dinner."

"Great, I want to eat braised pork and salted goose." Yan Bin jumped up, hugged Zhao Wenhao's arm, and walked out.

This time, Zhao Wenhao did not refuse. He also wanted to spend more time with Yan Cheng. After all, he was the Party Secretary of his town, and he might need his help in the future.

The three of them soon arrived at a restaurant not far from the community. It must have just opened and the sign was still new.

With the reform and opening up, many aspects have been gradually liberalized. Previously, most restaurants were state-owned. Now, private restaurants have sprung up like mushrooms after rain.

Yan Cheng was obviously a regular here, and he directly ordered the boss to serve a few hard dishes. However, perhaps because he really had something to do in the afternoon, he hurriedly took a few mouthfuls of rice and vegetables and chose to leave first.

Zhao Wenhao had originally thought about paying the bill, but Yan Cheng simply signed and left, leaving Zhao Wenhao with no use for the cash in his hand.

"Just sit down. I said my dad is treating us. How could I let you pay for it?" Yan Bin sat calmly in his seat, obviously used to it.

In this society, the best job is indeed to be an official!

Zhao Wenhao felt a little emotional. Unfortunately, he had already decided to pursue a career in business and didn't particularly enjoy the bureaucracy. Of course, he didn't have the connections, so entering the system wasn't easy.

Just as Zhao Wenhao was still lost in thought, Yan Bin, who was sitting next to him, poked his arm with his finger and said, "Look, it's Yang Meigui!"

Zhao Wenhao looked in the direction Fatty Yan pointed and saw a tall girl in a pink dress walking into the hotel.

I saw her long, shiny black hair, falling on her slender shoulders like a waterfall.

Her eyes were as clear and bright as the water in a natural lake, her cheeks were rosy, full of natural innocence, and she had a pair of rosy red lips, as soft and tempting as petals.

With a slender figure and skin as white as snow, smooth and delicate, she seems to emit a unique glow. She is like a flower blooming in the years, exuding the brilliance of youth and bringing endless beautiful memories to people.

"Yang Meigui" is, of course, not her real name. Her name is Yang Yue, a classmate of Zhao Wenhao and Yan Bin. She can also be considered one of the two most beautiful girls on campus.

As her name suggests, "Yang Meigui" is not only a compliment to her beauty, but more importantly reflects her personality which is as passionate as a blooming rose.