Reborn in 1979, with a female educated youth lying next to me.

Liu Jia knew that Captain Zhang must have come to ask for something.

Similarly, when Captain Zhang spoke to Liu Jia, he also kept her in suspense.

Liu Yutian glanced at Captain Zhang, then at his son, suppressing the joy in his heart.

Not long ago, Liu Yutian was worried that Liu Jia was too young to handle things.

Seeing the current situation, Liu Yutian's worries subsided.

The three sons have grown up and know how to handle things.

Unexpectedly, after all these days of running around outside, this kid actually knows how to deal with a seasoned veteran like Captain Zhang. Even I, as his father, have to praise him for being so clever.

At that moment, Liu Jia's voice came again.

"Captain Zhang, just say what's on your mind. There's no need to be so polite."

A polite remark gave Captain Zhang a sense of decency.

So, Captain Zhang smiled and finally revealed the purpose of his visit.

"Liu Jia, I heard you're going to build a factory, quite a lot of them. I'd like to tell you about the current situation in Liujiazhuang. We do have a building construction team."

"Those commune members are efficient workers, and the walls they build are beautiful; their craftsmanship is absolutely superb."

“Our house-building team is well-known, and we’re booked until next spring. But we can’t be heartless, since our two villages are right next to each other, just like one village.”

Liu Jia listened intently, silently counting in his mind.

All that was said before was nonsense. When they counted to thirty-two, Liu Jia looked at Captain Zhang again.

Here comes the point!

Sure enough, after saying the last sentence, Captain Zhang paused, and then his voice rose considerably.

"Here's what I'm thinking: if you need it, I'll postpone the work in other villages so the construction team can come and start work here tomorrow!"

"That's not a good idea, since they booked it in advance. It's not appropriate to do it this way."

Liu Jia looked humble.

After hearing this, Captain Zhang waved his hand vigorously.

"Leave this to me. I'll take responsibility for anything that happens. As the production team leader, I still have that authority."

"But the wages are all paid through the production team's accounts, so we have to give everyone an explanation. We can't manipulate the accounts; the policy doesn't allow that."

"But on other matters, I will definitely side with you as long as you speak."

Captain Zhang's brilliant sales pitch was truly inspiring.

The two villages are right next to each other. In order to build their own factory, they postponed all other work. No matter how you look at it, it makes people feel that they owe Captain Zhang a favor.

But upon closer reflection, I realized that I hadn't gained anything from it either.

Therefore, Liu Jia's lips were always turned up.

After Captain Zhang finished speaking, Liu Jia said, "Thank you, Captain Zhang. You are such a kind person."

"Hey, stop calling me Captain Zhang all the time. I'm not much younger than your dad, just call me Uncle Zhang!"

These words seemed to deepen the relationship between Liu Jia and Captain Zhang.

Liu Yutian silently sipped his tea, feeling a surge of emotions.

Captain Zhang's skill in flattering the powerful and belittling the weak is becoming more and more refined. In all the years I've known him, I've never heard him call me "brother."

Now, because his son wants to build a house, Captain Zhang has voluntarily become Liu Jia's uncle.

I'm speechless.

Liu Jia didn't stand on ceremony and continued Zhang's words.

"Since that's the case, Uncle Zhang, I'll be frank. I know you mean well, but we've already decided on the house-building team."

"But don't worry, Uncle Zhang, I'll definitely let you know in advance when we build a lot of factories in the future."

“Our two villages are right next to each other. It doesn’t matter who does the work, why should we let someone else earn the money? Don’t you think so?”

Just a moment ago, Captain Zhang had a big smile on his face.

After hearing what the other person had to say, my smile suddenly froze.

what?

It's settled?

In other words, Liu Jia no longer needs to work in the building team!

What's the point of all that trouble?

"Come on."

"Come on."

The woman next to Captain Zhang looked unpleasant and smacked her lips twice on the spot.

Both Liu Jia and Liu Yutian could tell that although the woman hadn't said anything, they could tell from her puffed-out cheeks that she was clenching her back teeth!

At this moment, the woman's heart was truly bleeding!

Their eyes were full of resentment as they looked at Captain Zhang.

That old man never listens to advice. After hearing the news, he told me to come over as soon as possible, but I insisted on waiting.

Now look what's happened! They've already finalized the house-building team, so you'll regret it!

Liu Jia saw it all clearly, but pretended not to see anything.

In the end, it was the woman who couldn't hold back.

The woman took a big gulp of water and smiled at Liu Jia.

"This kid is obviously insightful, but things are fixed, but people are flexible. We have to be adaptable!"

“Our two villages are just like one village. Since we already have a house-building team, why do we need to use someone else’s? You should cancel that one and use our own!”

"The key is for the two villages to help each other and develop together!"

Liu Jia looked troubled.

Feeling that Captain Zhang and his wife were staring at him, Liu Jia reached into his pocket and pulled out a pack of cigarettes.

I just bought these cigarettes with filter paper from the supply and marketing cooperative. I've only smoked a couple, and the boxes are still brand new.

First, he took out one and handed it to Captain Zhang, then took out two more, one for Liu Yutian and one for himself.

Filtered cigarettes are not as strong as dry tobacco and have a faint tobacco flavor.

moment.

Captain Zhang's gaze towards Liu Jia changed.

Without realizing it, Liu Jia seemed to have already surpassed him by a head.

“Auntie is right, but the matter has already been settled. The project for these six rooms and the courtyard wall has already been awarded to them.”

"But it won't be long before there's a major project with twenty factory buildings, and that will definitely be Uncle Zhang's."

what?

Twenty factory buildings!

The woman's eyes widened instantly, her face filled with shock.

Captain Zhang's hand trembled slightly as a large image of a factory building flashed through his mind.

Captain Zhang gasped, immediately realizing the seriousness of the situation.

No, we absolutely cannot let someone else take over this project!

Although it's just six houses and a courtyard wall, this is the groundwork laid in the early stages!

If they do a good job, or if they give Liu Jia a discount on wages, then the next twenty factory buildings will definitely not be his!

That is for sure!

Therefore, we must seize the opportunity to complete the current project!

"Liu Jia, your business is doing so well? You're building so many houses?"

"Uncle Zhang, you flatter me. If it weren't for the large number of orders from above that I'm too busy to handle, I wouldn't want to spend this money. But the people above are urging me every day, and I can't wait any longer."

"Well... could you change it? Since we're going to build all twenty factory buildings from now on, you might as well give us all the small projects we have now instead of giving them to them."

Unconsciously, Captain Zhang had already revealed his anxiety.

Liu Jia continued to stretch.

"Uncle, let me be blunt with you. They're only asking for three yuan as a token amount, saying it's for the villagers to buy some melon seeds. They're eyeing the later stages of the project."

After hearing this, Captain Zhang's head buzzed.

I was right after all!

Those people... they have malicious intentions!

They never had good intentions from the start!

Shameless! Absolutely shameless!

It's reasonable to give Liu Jia some incentives first to keep him on his toes, and then make money from the big projects later.

These people have a very ambitious plan!

"Liu Jia, I know what's going on! Listen, this can't be done this way. You have to cancel their contracts and use our own construction team!"

"Let me tell you, when it comes to building houses, we have to use our own people. It gives us peace of mind!"

"You offered them three yuan, but I won't take three yuan. I'll do this little job for free!"

Captain Zhang's eyes widened, and he pounded his chest loudly, as if afraid Liu Jia wouldn't believe him.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Liu Yutian, who hadn't spoken until now, was suddenly choked by Captain Zhang's words and coughed several times.

Liu Jia immediately put on an even more troubled expression.

"Uncle Zhang, this won't do. How can I let everyone work for me for nothing? No way!"

"Why not? We'll have other opportunities to do business in the future. Let's make it a deal this time. You should quickly cancel their offer and use our own people!"

Before Liu Jia could say anything more, Captain Zhang impatiently asked, "What's wrong? If you're embarrassed, how about I go talk to them myself and ask which village's house-building team it is?"

"No, Uncle, you've already made me feel bad. How could I make you go through all that trouble? I can handle this myself."

Seeing that Liu Jia had agreed, Captain Zhang was overjoyed and lit a cigarette in front of Liu Jia.

After a few bites, Captain Zhang's eyes narrowed into slits with laughter.

"This cigarette is good, not too strong. Liu Jia is really particular."

Liu Jia handed the remaining half-pack of cigarettes to Captain Zhang, saying, "Uncle, if you don't mind, you can have this first."

"That won't do. We'll have plenty of time to work together in the future. You should keep this."

After saying that, Captain Zhang breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's getting late, we should head back. Liu Jia, you'd better get this done and tell them quickly."

"Okay, Uncle, I'll see you off then."

Liu Jia smiled, and Captain Zhang smiled too, but Captain Zhang's wife looked miserable.

The three of them walked out of the house together.

In the courtyard, Liu Jianye and Liu Xinguo, unaware of what had happened, could only quietly glance at Liu Yutian, who had come out from behind them.

After seeing him to the door, Liu Jia turned around.

Before they even reached the middle of the yard, Captain Zhang's wife's voice came over.

"Zhang Dajiang, are you trying to get yourself killed?!"