A person's life is filled with countless challenges, but also with many benefactors. It is because of the kindness and help of these benefactors that humanity continues to progress.
In his previous life, Xie Sui met many benefactors. After he became successful, he also became a benefactor to many. This life is no different. Director Ma, Deputy Director Liu, Sister Gu, and even Zhang Wenfeng, who drove the mule cart, can all be considered Xie Sui's benefactors.
"Alright, Uncle Ma, I've noted it down. Great kindness needs no words. I'm off."
Xie Sui smiled freely, waved goodbye to Ma Jianguo, and strode away, his body filled with energy.
Ma Jianguo shook his head. The young man knows how to be grateful, is smooth but not selfish, knows when to advance and retreat, is willing to endure hardship, and is capable. He will surely be a remarkable person in the future.
That's why he lent a hand. People help each other. When you want others to help you, you must also have enough ability to be worthy of their help.
Engineer Chen hadn't left yet. His mind was filled with the icons Xie Sui had drawn. Artists are always serious. "He said he studied art at home. I've never heard of such a thing."
Ma Jianguo: "..."
He's still bothered by this?
"Engineer Chen, I don't know what to say about your temper. What do you mean by 'studied art at home'? He was just joking. He's self-taught. Let's go back. I was wrong. I shouldn't have troubled you. Ah, I apologize to you. Let's go back."
Director Ma kept his distance from such people. Just endure until retirement, and they'll send another young college student from higher up. Anyway, he's not the only idler the factory supports.
Engineer Chen had no choice but to leave, but he was now interested in Xie Sui.
Xie Sui rode his bicycle and met up with Zhang Wenfeng. Zhang Wenfeng was looking at a little girl's skirt. It would look great on his wife. He'd save up money later to buy her one.
He didn't notice Xie Sui at all. It was mainly because Xie Sui was on a bicycle, so he definitely wasn't "Brother Xie."
"Hey, mesmerized? Be careful, they might mistake you for a pervert and arrest you."
Xie Sui was speechless. He patted Zhang Wenfeng's shoulder. Zhang Wenfeng was startled and couldn't take his eyes off Xie Sui's bicycle. "Brother Xie, where did you get this?"
"Oh, a Great Phoenix, this frame, these wheels, this leather seat..."
Xie Sui asked with a smile, "If you had to choose between a bicycle and your wife, which would you pick?"
"Of course, the bicycle."
Xie Sui: "..."
His worldview was shattered. "You'd give up your wife for a bicycle? Does she know?"
Zhang Wenfeng replied, "It only cost me thirty yuan to get married, plus the banquet and everything, at most fifty. This bicycle costs over a hundred, and you can't even buy one with money. What would you choose?"
Xie Sui: "Scumbag!"
"Hehe..., just kidding. Of course, I'd choose my wife. My wife cooks for me, warms my bed, works in the fields, serves my parents, and will have sons in the future.
I can save up to buy a bicycle, but finding a wife I like is not easy.
Brother Xie, between the bicycle and Sister Wanwan, who do you choose?"
"Of course, it's my Wanwan. I wouldn't trade her for anything in the world. Your comparison is an insult to my Wanwan."
Zhang Wenfeng retorted, "Then why did you compare it to my wife?"
"There's no comparison. My Wanwan ranks first in my heart. Alright, let's load the car and go home."
Zhang Wenfeng was speechless. You were the one who brought it up, and somehow, you always have your way.
"Brother Xie, don't rush to load it. Can I try riding it? I've never ridden one before."
"Can you?"
"I can drive a cart, so riding a bicycle is a piece of cake!"
Xie Sui was careless. In his previous life, everyone, from old ladies to young children, knew how to ride a bicycle.
He handed the bicycle over to Zhang Wenfeng. However, he forgot that bicycles were a luxury item in this era. There were only a few in an entire village. Zhang Wenfeng had only seen the village chief ride one before, and back then, it was collective property. It looked easy when others rode it, but he had never actually tried.
"Oh, why did it stop?"
Getting on was simple. After a few pedals, the bicycle moved. Xie Sui breathed a sigh of relief, but then his heart leaped into his throat. Zhang Wenfeng was heading straight for an old man, and he didn't even know how to brake.
With a bang, he fell down, and the bicycle also tipped over. His arm was scraped badly.
Xie Sui was startled and helped him up. "Is this what you called knowing how to ride?"
"I... I do, I just don't know how to brake."
Xie Sui: "..."
Damn it, you're not wrong.
Finally, he checked. The bicycle was bent. Xie Sui straightened it. Two patches of paint were scraped off, and the brand-new bicycle now had some scars.
"Xie, Brother Xie, I'm sorry. I'll pay you for it."
"Pay for what? Is a bicycle more important than a brother? Let's go. I'll teach you how to ride when I have time."
Zhang Wenfeng was so touched he was almost in tears. "Brother Xie, from now on, you're my real brother. I'll do it, I'll do it."
Xie Sui truly didn't consider a bicycle a big deal. In his previous life, there were so many luxury cars. A small bicycle wasn't even considered a treasure.
But it was different for Zhang Wenfeng. He followed Xie Sui his entire life, with no thought of betrayal. Brother Xie's kindness to him was second only to his parents'.
When they returned to the village, Xie Sui's bicycle once again drew envious and jealous gazes. It was immediately surrounded. "Is that a bicycle? Xiao Sui, did you buy it?"
"Yes, I'll be running errands more often from now on, so this is more convenient."
Xie Sui greeted everyone and pushed the bicycle home, dealing with their enthusiastic questions.
Dou Dou and Ding Ding were playing frog races with other children. Suddenly, Gou Dan saw Xie Sui and exclaimed, "Dou Dou, Ding Ding, look, your dad bought a bicycle!"
"Really?"
The two little ones turned around, forgetting about their tin frogs. They rushed to Xie Sui. "Dad, Dad, is it our family's bicycle?"
"Yes, my dears. Come on, get on. Dad will take you home."
"Great!"
They both sat on the crossbar. Xie Sui's long legs stepped onto the pedals, and he rode steadily. They were home in less than five minutes.
"Don't stop, Dad. Let's ride two more laps. Good Dad, good Dad!"
"Alright, two more laps, as you wish, son."
Xie Sui bypassed his own home and took the children for a few laps around the village to satisfy their excitement. When they passed by Old Zhao's house, Zhao Xuefei stood at the door watching, her eyes spitting with jealousy.
She also felt some regret and loss. If she had treated Xie Sui better in the past, would Lin Wanwan not be a factor? What was between them? Just two children, there was no real affection.
However, Xie Sui's indifference made Zhao Xuefei uneasy.
Zhao Youliang came out and sneered, "He's quite fond of showing off, isn't he? He even bought a bicycle?"
"Let's go back. Xie Sui has really changed. Don't judge him by your old standards."
"Sister, you haven't fallen for him, have you?"
Zhao Youliang was very displeased. The more he showed off, the more embarrassed the Old Zhao family became. Su Dan Novel Network
"So what if I have? He already has a wife and children, and he doesn't like me. Am I supposed to throw myself at him?"
Zhao Xuefei said sourly, filled with unwillingness.