Li Haidong's incident was a huge blow to Lu Yiwei, so much so that he had great doubts about the trust between people. Even the most basic kindness was worthless in the face of money. What else could he not sell?
Lu Yiwei thought of Pan Chengjun. For more than half a year, they were thousands of miles apart. The two of them only occasionally communicated through radio waves, but they always talked in a positive way. Only they knew the real situation.
Pan Chengjun said over the phone that his mother had passed away, and he had opened a small shoe factory. His days were not bad.
Lu Yiwei wanted to visit him, but he could not face his sincere eyes. After thinking about it, Lu Yiwei decided to go. It was uncomfortable to keep some words in his stomach.
When Pan Chengjun learned that Lu Yiwei was coming, he was so excited that he danced with joy. He arranged to receive him in advance.
That afternoon, Lu Yiwei arrived in Fujian. Pan Chengjun personally drove to the airport to welcome him. After so many days, they were filled with emotions. The two of them gave each other a sincere hug.
Pan Chengjun arranged for Lu Yiwei to stay in a five-star hotel in the county town, but Lu Yiwei strongly objected and insisted on staying in the village with him.
Although it was hot in the north, the seaside town was especially cool. That night, Pan Chengjun held a grand welcome ceremony for Lu Yiwei on the fishing boat. There were all kinds of seafood, which made people salivate. The two of them chatted happily while drinking.
The topic was naturally led to the Dongcheng coal mine. Pan Chengjun asked, "How are the profits from the coal mine?"
Lu Yiwei's wine glass was suspended in the air. He was stunned for a long time before he drank it. He shook his head helplessly. "The coal mine is gone."
"What happened?" Pan Chengjun was shocked when he heard the news.
Lu Yiwei told him the whole story. Pan Chengjun did not say anything for a long time after he heard it. He just drank quietly.
After a long time, Pan Chengjun sighed and comforted him. "It's gone. You don't have to be too sad. It's like doing business. If there are profits, there will be losses. It's impossible to make a profit without losing money. Hai Dong … Actually, I already knew that this day would come. "
Lu Yiwei desperately shook his head and said, "Old Pan, I regret letting you go back then. If you were here, perhaps this wouldn't have happened. Sigh, it's all my fault."
Pan Chengjun filled Lu Yiwei's cup with wine and said, "It's all in the past, let's not talk about it anymore. Even if I were here, Hai Dong would still end up like this. "Pan Chengjun spoke very carefully, always taking Lu Yiwei's pride into consideration.
The two of them discussed this topic for a long time, and Lu Yiwei's mood improved a little. He asked, "How's business at your shoe factory?"
At the mention of the shoe factory, Pan Chengjun also had a bellyful of bitterness. He sighed and said, "It's nothing. I've invested close to a million in total, but the returns are minimal. I'm on the verge of bankruptcy. "
"Huh?" Lu Yiwei was in disbelief. "How could this be?"
Pan Chengjun said, "You've seen it on the way here. We have countless shoe factories of all sizes here. There are more than 300 in our town alone. My factory is considered big. The bigger the scale, the more goods there are, and I can't make ends meet. Plus, the competition is too fierce, and they suppress each other's prices. I can't make any money at all. "
Pan Chengjun's strength was in the management of the coal mine, and he was clearly not suited to new enterprises. Lu Yiwei said jokingly, "Digging a ton of coal is enough for you to make a few thousand pairs of shoes."
"Isn't that so." Pan Chengjun said, "The cost of making shoes is high, and the profit margin is small. Through this matter, I can't do anything other than the coal mine."
Lu Yiwei had an idea in his mind. He said, "Go back with me and continue working. Are you in the mood?"
Pan Chengjun thought for a long time without saying anything.
Lu Yiwei continued, "You don't have any worries now. You're all alone, and you're very flexible. But I definitely won't touch the coal mine. I'm now officially inviting you to join Dezhi Road and Bridge Company. "
Pan Chengjun knew about Dezhi Road and Bridge Company. Lu Yiwei originally wanted to make this project into a public service project, but a few million yuan couldn't support it at all. He immediately agreed with Tong Huan to open up profitable projects on this basis. After a few rounds of investigation, he finalized the road and bridge project that was like the sun at high noon.
Seeing Pan Chengjun hesitate, Lu Yiwei added, "Under Tong Huan's management, the road and bridge company has taken on many projects. She's a woman with limited ability, and she can't handle it all, so she asked you to come out. As for the reward, you can rest assured that I, Lu Yiwei, will definitely not treat you unfairly. "
Pan Chengjun waved his hand. "Let's not talk about money. Talking about money hurts feelings. Actually, with our relationship, money is already a worldly possession. It's more about friendship. I'm alone now, and it's fine as long as I have food to eat. How about this, let me think about it. "
"Okay, I'll wait for you."
The next morning, when the sky was just beginning to brighten, Lu Yiwei received a call from Zhang Zhiyuan's daughter, Zhang Xiaochu.
"Uncle Yiwei, where are you? I have something urgent to talk to you. "
Lu Yiwei heard the other party's voice was hurried and trembling. He guessed that something had happened, so he lifted the quilt and sat up. "Little Chu, I'm out of town. What's wrong?"
"Ah!" Little Chu anxiously stamped her feet, covering her nose and crying. "Uncle Yiwei, come back quickly. You have to save me."
Lu Yiwei's heart skipped a beat. He quickly comforted her, "Little Chu, don't worry. I'll go back immediately."
Without further ado, Lu Yiwei immediately set off. Pan Chengjun sent him to the airport. Before leaving, he said, "Old Pan, what I said last night was sincere. I hope you can consider it seriously."
Pan Chengjun nodded and said, "I will."
At two o 'clock in the afternoon, the plane landed at Xijiang Airport. Li Ermao was already waiting outside the airport. In a dirty alley, Lu Yiwei met Zhang Xiaochu.
After not seeing her for a few days, Lu Yiwei was shocked when he saw Little Chu's attire. Her hair was dyed yellow, and she wore seven or eight ear studs. There were tattoos on her arms. She was dressed in a strange outfit. She was no different from a street thug.
How could this be? She was still a young and shy girl. How did she become like this in the blink of an eye? Zhang Zhiyuan was a workaholic. He was often not with his family. His daughter's education was completely entrusted to his wife, Xie Yufen. But after Xie Yufen came to the provincial capital, her temperament changed. She dressed up all day long. No one knew what she was busy with. She didn't care about her child at all.
Zhang Xiaochu happened to be in the rebellious phase of her youth. She was full of curiosity about the outside world. If she was not careful, she would lose her way. The last time they met, Little Chu was with a boy. He asked Lu Yiwei for money to buy a laptop for him. Lu Yiwei didn't pay much attention to it. He satisfied the child's desire.
After that, Lu Yiwei also talked to Zhang Zhiyuan about it. Zhang Zhiyuan also noticed the change in Little Chu. He wanted to spend more time with his child. But he was transferred to Pingkang City. The responsibility of educating his daughter fell on his wife.
In addition, the relationship between Zhang Zhiyuan and Xie Yufen was very subtle. They were very loving in front of others. But when they were alone, they had a long cold war. Lu Yiwei had observed this, and it was further confirmed by Little Chu's words.
When Little Chu saw Lu Yiwei, she could no longer control her emotions. She threw herself on him and cried.
Lu Yiwei looked around and touched Little Chu's head. "Little Chu, what's wrong with you?"
Little Chu choked and couldn't speak.
"This is not the place to talk. Let's go. Get in the car."
When they got in the car, Lu Yiwei comforted Little Chu, and she finally calmed down. Xiao Yu looked at Li Ermao. He wanted to say something but stopped.
"It's okay. Don't worry. He is your Uncle Ermao."
Little Chu was still a little awkward. Li Ermao got out of the car and went to smoke.
"Uncle Yiwei, I, I …" Little Chu stammered, unable to speak.
Lu Yiwei said anxiously, "Say it."
"I'm pregnant." Little Chu lowered her head. Her voice was lower than a mosquito's.
Lu Yiwei heard it, but he couldn't believe it. He asked, "What did you say?"
Little Chu said it again. It completely overturned Lu Yiwei's view of life. How was this possible? Little Chu was only fourteen or fifteen this year. How could she …
Lu Yiwei didn't scold Little Chu. He looked at her belly and said calmly, "How many months? Whose is the child? "
Little Chu shook her head desperately. Maybe she couldn't explain it clearly.
Lu Yiwei was completely angry. He grabbed Little Chu's arm and said, "Is it the kid from last time?"
"No, no, no!" Little Chu quickly waved her hand and said, "It's not him. It has nothing to do with him."
"Then whose is it?"
Little Chu cried again. As she cried, she said, "Uncle Yiwei, I'm scared. I beg you, don't tell my parents, okay? Don't ask anymore. I really don't know. "
Looking at Little Chu's pitiful look, Lu Yiwei gradually calmed down. Little Chu looked for him because she didn't want her parents to know. The most important thing now was to get rid of the child in her belly as soon as possible.
Without further ado, Lu Yiwei brought Little Chu to the nearest hospital. After a comprehensive examination, he found out that the child in Little Chu's belly was already more than four months old. What shocked him even more was that Little Chu's urine test was actually positive.
The attending doctor scolded Lu Yiwei and said, "I really don't know what kind of parent you are. The child is so young. You don't even know that she's pregnant for so long. What's more annoying is that the child actually took drugs. Are there any parents like you? You're too irresponsible. If you don't have time to take care of the child, then don't give birth. If you give birth, then you have to take care of the child. Sigh, I really don't know what to say … "
As the doctor scolded him, Lu Yiwei agreed with a red face. Even if Little Chu was not his daughter, what happened to her deeply hurt him.
Little Chu needed an operation and a parent's signature was needed. Lu Yiwei couldn't make the decision, so he could only call Zhang Zhiyuan.
Zhang Zhiyuan was in a meeting at this time. After a few words, he hung up the phone. Lu Yiwei called again. Zhang Zhiyuan said a little angrily, "Didn't I tell you later? I'm in a meeting."
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