The lunch was not pleasant, and they only drank one bottle of wine. Usually, these few people could drink at least three to four bottles. Xu Qingshan's reaction was the coldest. Compared to the past, he seems to be a stranger. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that he did not become the Party Secretary. After lunch, he left in a hurry with an excuse.
Niu Fuyong drank the most, and he pulled Lu Yiwei to tell him from the bottom of his heart, "Brother Lu, sometimes I feel that life is very tiring, especially after I became the Village Head. In the past, I was carefree, but now, I can't do anything. It's very frustrating. I don't want to do it anymore, really! "
Lu Yiwei understood Niu Fuyong's difficulties and comforted him, "Fuyong, people don't have absolute freedom in this world. Even if you are involved in your coal mine, there will be people to manage it. When you were running for the Village Head position, I did not agree with you. Now, it's useless to say all these. Since you want to do it, do it well. Don't say those discouraging words. Even if others don't support you, I will always be your strong support. "
Niu Fuyong knew that Lu Yiwei was not as hypocritical as Xu Qingshan. At the peak of his emotions, he actually burst into tears. After he calmed down, Niu Fuyong said, "Brother Lu, what should we do next? You saw it too, Liang Daoyi is acting like a bureaucrat, and Xu Qingshan is indifferent, afraid that he will get involved. It will be difficult for me to go against Guo Kaisheng alone. "
Lu Yiwei said, "We can't rush this, we have to take it slow. Since you have promised the villagers to take back the coal mine, there is no turning back. Why don't you sort out all the information about the coal mine for me, and I will bring you to see County Head Zhang. "
Lu Yiwei's words ignited Niu Fuyong's fighting spirit, and he said confidently, "Okay, I will bring it to you in one or two days. How are we going to settle this? "
Lu Yiwei said, "Just do what you need to do. I'll take care of the rest."
On the way home, Niu Fuyong told him about his plans for this year, saying, "Brother Lu, I still have some spare cash on hand. I'm planning to invest in the stone resources behind Beihe Mountain. What do you think?"
Lu Yiwei thought for a while and said, "That's a good idea. When I chatted with County Head Zhang, I learned that he wanted to renovate the roads in Nanyang County. If he could do it, he would need a lot of raw materials. Currently, our county didn't have many stone factories. Liu Dongguang's factory was the largest. I didn't have any objections. But I think you can wait. The money you earn from the stones is just a small amount. You should focus on the coal mine. I predict that in the next few years, the coal market will enter a golden period, and the price will soar. I think you should take advantage of the current downturn in the coal market and buy two or three small coal mines to form a large coal mine, and wait for the coal market to recover. "
After listening to Lu Yiwei's words, Niu Fuyong suddenly saw the light and said excitedly, "Why didn't I think of this? Two days ago, the other two coal mine owners in Beihe Town came to my door and said they wanted to sell to me at a low price, but I didn't agree. Based on what you said, I am really tempted. "
Lu Yiwei continued to say, "If you can take back the coal mine in Beihe Town, in addition to the other small mines, you will be a big enterprise. This is the same as County Head Zhang's development idea. If you can get the support of the County, your future will be broader, and it will not be as small as you used to be. "
Niu Fuyong completely sobered up, and slapped his thigh and said, "Brother Lu, just wait and see. I, Niu Fuyong, may be a scoundrel, but when it comes to serious matters, I will do as you say. I will go and talk to them tonight! Brother Lu, let's do it together. "
Lu Yiwei shook his head and said, "I can come up with ideas, and I can also provide policy guidance, but I will not participate in this matter. If we make money, it will be yours, and if we lose money, it will also be yours. I will just let Haidong run the orchard, and I will be satisfied." Lu Yiwei did not tell him his future plans, mainly because this matter may not be successful. If he told him, Niu Fuyong will definitely help him, but Lu Yiwei also does not want him to participate in this matter, and it will not be too late to talk about it after he has made some progress.
Niu Fuyong said with slight regret, "It's fine if you don't participate. When the time comes, I will give you 20% of the shares, and there will always be a place for you in this enterprise." Niu Fuyong is planning his future as if success is in front of him.
Lu Yiwei did not say anything and only smiled.
Back at Niu Fuyong's house, Li Haidong has already found someone to renovate Niu Fuyong's house. All the glass has been reinstalled, and the smashed door has been replaced, but there is no time to replace the electrical appliances in the house. When Niu Fuyong saw this, he said to Lu Yiwei with emotion, "Brother Lu, Haidong's brother is really good. If he didn't meet you, he would probably still be a gambling addict. How can he become like this now? This kid has a good life, and I also have a good life. Haha."
After sitting in Niu Fuyong's house for a while, Lu Yiwei looked at his watch and saw that it was not early, so he got up to go back to the county town. Before leaving, he quietly said to Li Haidong, "Come to the county town tomorrow, there is an important matter for you to do."
Li Haidong readily agreed and followed his orders.
When he returned to the county town, it was almost time to get off work. Lu Yiwei originally planned to go to the Chuangwei headquarters, but his mind was in a mess, plus he was a little tired from drinking at noon, so he went home directly.
As soon as he got home, he heard his daughter Xiao Yu giggling. Lu Yiwei shouted excitedly. When Xiao Yu heard her father's voice, she flew out like a little bird and threw herself into Lu Yiwei's arms, calling out in a childish voice, "Daddy!"
Lu Yiwei's heart melted. He invested too little in his daughter, and even simple love was a luxury. He wanted to make it up to her, but it was impossible for this broken family to be reunited.
Lu Yiwei kissed Xiao Yu's face fiercely. Xiao Yu was tickled and burrowed into his arms. She used her small hand to stroke Lu Yiwei's chin. Her big watery eyes blinked, as if she was saying something, but also as if she was expressing her love, making people feel pity.
His mother, Liu Cuilan, lifted the curtain and walked out, hurriedly said, "Quickly bring Xiao Yu in, it's cold outside, be careful not to catch a cold."
Back home, Liu Cuilan took Xiao Yu in her arms and looked at her from left to right, the longing in her eyes melted.
Lu Yiwei took off his coat and saw Li Shu-man sitting on the sofa. He said awkwardly, "You came."
Li Shu-man's complexion was much better than before. He held a teacup and said, "I came over at noon. You weren't around, so Mum made dumplings for me and Xiao Yu. It's delicious." His tone was gentle, and his eyes were filled with nostalgia.
Lu Yiwei sat down on the sofa and smiled. "Eat more if you like it, or ask Mum to make more for you."
Liu Cuilan heard this and immediately stood up. "There's dumpling filling, I'll make it now."
Li Shu-man hurriedly stood up. "Mum, don't bother. I was just saying. There are dumplings left at home." Although they had been divorced for many years, Li Shu-man still couldn't change the way he addressed his mother. Liu Cuilan didn't find it inappropriate, and when she heard Li Shu-man addressing her like this, she felt happy.
She fell into silence and didn't know what to say. Li Shu-man held a cup of water and rubbed his fingers on the cup, while Lu Yiwei stared at Xiao Yu, thinking about how to converse with Li Shu-man.
Liu Cuilan knew the purpose of Li Shu-man's visit today, so she said to Xiao Yu. "Xiao Yu, Grandma will bring you to the supermarket to buy some delicious food, okay?"
"Okay! Okay!" Xiao Yu clapped happily.
After Liu Cuilan brought Xiao Yu out, Li Shu-man took out a woolen vest from his bag and handed it to Lu Yiwei. "I knitted this for you. I'm not sure if it fits. It's one size bigger than the previous one."
Lu Yiwei took the vest, and it was as warm as before. He gestured to himself and said, "I haven't put on any weight these few years. I should be able to wear it. Thank you."
They used to be husband and wife, but now they are so polite. Li Shu-man was happy to see that Lu Yiwei liked it. But he quickly frowned and hesitated to speak.
Lu Yiwei could tell what Li Shu-man was thinking. "Shu-man, don't be burdened. I didn't take Qiankun's matter to heart. Tell him to be a good person and not to mess around all day. Also, I have arranged for Xiao Yu to go to school. When school starts, send him to Experimental Primary School. "
Li Shu-man finally smiled and lowered his head. "Yiwei, my brother Qiankun will be going out after the New Year. He said that his friend has opened a company in the provincial capital and needs his help. Our family didn't stop him. It's good for him to go out, so he won't cause trouble at home. As for Xiao Yu's school … "
Lu Yiwei saw Li Shu-man hesitating and asked, "What's wrong? Is Experimental Primary School not good? If it's not good, I will change. "
"No, I didn't mean that." Li Shu-man hurriedly explained.
"Then what do you mean?"
"I … I …"
Lu Yiwei saw that Li Shu-man was speechless, so he got up and refilled her cup of water. "Just say it. As long as I can do it, it won't be a problem. Even if I can't do it, I will try my best to do it."
Li Shu-man gathered her courage and looked at Lu Yiwei. "Yiwei, I plan to go back to the provincial capital."
Lu Yiwei looked at Li Shu-man in surprise. "You still want to go back to your home?"
"No, no, impossible. I have completely given up on that home." Li Shu-man said. "I thought about it for a long time before I made up my mind. Xiao Yu has adapted to life in the provincial capital. She can't adapt to the sudden return. For her sake, I think it's better to go back. "
Hearing Li Shu-man's words, Lu Yiwei could not help but sympathize. "What will you do after you go to the provincial capital?"
Li Shuman smiled and said, "I've arranged everything. I've asked my aunt to rent a house near Xiaoyu's school. I'll take care of Xiaoyu with all my heart for the next two years. I'll consider going out to find a job in a few years."
Lu Yiwei's heart skipped a beat. He picked up a cigarette from the table. "That's fine. You can take care of Xiao Yu. You don't have to worry about her living expenses. I will take care of everything. When do you plan to leave?"
"Tomorrow!"
Although they didn't usually meet, Lu Yiwei couldn't bear to part with them abruptly. Since Li Shu-man had made his decision, Lu Yiwei could only support him. "Okay. I will drive you tomorrow."
"No need. My dad will drive us tomorrow."
"Oh." Lu Yiwei was melancholic and didn't say anything else.
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