boyutpedia Chapter 864: They got off too easily.
Chapter 864: They got off too easily.
Moving the whole family is no small matter, so Peng Xiaohu naturally wouldn't give Gao Song an answer on the spot. He said he needed to discuss it, which Gao Song understood. So he asked Peng Xiaohu to consider it carefully and give him an answer as soon as possible, and he also left his mobile phone number and an envelope.
Inside the envelope was a card containing 500,000.
At the time, Peng Xiaohu did not realize what was in the envelope. Moreover, he was busy seeing Gao Song off. When he returned, he found that there was a bank card and a letter in the envelope. The letter expressed his gratitude for Gao Song's act of bravery and explained at the end that the 500,000 yuan was a thank-you fee. The letter also included the withdrawal password.
That night, Peng Xiaohu and Han Zhi, a married couple, couldn't sleep a wink.
"So much money?" Han Zhi was shocked when she learned that there was 500,000 yuan in the card. This was too much.
Peng Xiaohu nodded and made a decision.
"Don't touch this card yet."
"Mmm!" Han Zhi naturally obeyed the man's words.
"Let's go to Shanghai!"
Peng Xiaohu thinks Gao Song is right. For his son's sake, he must go to Shanghai, since the educational resources there are better than in his current rural town.
Peng Xiaohu felt it was inappropriate to take 500,000 yuan without working for it. Besides, he had already decided to accept the job, so taking the 500,000 yuan would be even more unreasonable.
So he planned to return the card to Gao Song once he got to Shanghai.
That day, Zhang Gaolei traveled from Zhangjiang to Huang Xiaochuan's place to have lunch for free.
The two did not go to a restaurant outside, but ate fast food that Takamatsu had brought back.
Zhang Gaolei was very unhappy about this: "Why are you so stingy now? I came all this way, and this is what you treat me to?"
Huang Xiaochuan gave this guy a disdainful look: "What's wrong? Can't I eat you?"
These words were so infuriating that Zhang Gaolei angrily picked up his lunchbox and said, "You stingy bastard!" Then, he angrily stuffed a piece of braised pork belly covered in sauce into his mouth, turning his anger into food.
"Hey, this tastes pretty good!" Zhang Gaolei's eyes lit up as soon as he took a bite of the braised pork.
He tried the other dishes and realized that this was not ordinary fast food at all.
"Where did you buy this fast food?"
While peeling a large shrimp, Huang Xiaochuan grumbled at Zhang Gaolei, "Even eating can't shut you up! Who cares where you bought it? Just eat it! Don't you know 'no talking while eating'?"
Zhang Gaolei argued vehemently, "I can't follow that 'no talking while eating' rule. I've been incredibly busy lately, even my mealtimes are used for meetings, eating and talking at the same time. No talking while eating? How could that be possible!"
Huang Xiaochuan glanced at Zhang Gaolei: "Your understanding is one-sided. The saying 'one should not speak while eating' comes from the Analects of Confucius, specifically the chapter 'Xiangdang,' and refers to Confucius's behavioral norms regarding eating and daily life. You can't simply interpret it as not being allowed to talk while eating. Back then, people considered eating a very solemn activity and a form of etiquette. But times are constantly evolving. In today's society, this saying also relates to health and wellness. Chewing slowly aids digestion, while talking while eating can easily lead to overeating and indigestion."
"Wow, you've researched all this too?" Zhang Gaolei's eyes widened, and he stopped eating.
"Alright, hurry up and eat your food. I just flipped through a few books when I had some free time."
Zhang Gaolei shoveled a few mouthfuls of rice, then said, "I've returned in 1990. (This is from the 'Renren Bookstore' free reading app. Search 'Renren Bookstore' on Baidu to download and install the Android app. Read the latest chapters of 'I've returned in 1990' anytime!")
Huang Xiaochuan looked up: "Why?"
"I know almost everything you've been through, which is why I admire you. Looking at the world and history, there are people like you, but they are extremely rare, you can count them on a few hands."
Huang Xiaochuan chuckled, picked up the soup, took a sip, and offered no comment.
Zhang Gaolei then shifted the topic to Huo Miao's car accident.
"I never expected that Xia Zhengxing would actually turn himself in. This is incredible! I've really seen something new. But this also shows that you can now subdue your enemy without fighting. Impressive!" Zhang Gaolei said, giving a thumbs up with his left hand.
Huang Xiaochuan interrupted Zhang Gaolei impatiently: "Hey, hey, hey, speak properly. Why do I feel like you're here specifically to mock me today? Subduing the enemy without a fight? When did you learn history so well?"
"Everything I said is true, why don't you believe me? You're in the thick of it, but I'm just an outsider with a clearer perspective. Your reputation is pretty impressive right here in Shanghai, not to mention how famous you are." Zhang Gaolei even added a pidgin Shanghai dialect phrase, but unfortunately it had a slight Henan accent, making it sound a bit strange.
Huang Xiaochuan looked disgusted: "Just speak Mandarin, okay? Stop using your tongue in front of me, it sounds awkward!"
"Don't change the subject, I'm talking about your business!" Having known each other for over a decade, they knew each other too well, and Zhang Gaolei directly exposed Huang Xiaochuan's intentions.
Zhang Gaolei had no choice but to pick up his lunchbox and continue eating.
After the two finished eating, Huang Xiaochuan immediately asked them to leave, "Are you full?"
Zhang Gaolei was picking his teeth with a toothpick when he casually replied, "I'm full!"
"Eat your fill and let's go."
"Hey! What's wrong with you? Is something the matter?" Zhang Gaolei immediately sat up straight.
"fine!"
Zhang Gaolei leaned back on the sofa: "Why are you in such a hurry to get rid of me? I haven't even had my tea yet!"
Huang Xiaochuan was amused by this guy: "Why are you acting like Lao Ding now? Can't you learn something good?"
"Look at what you're saying, it's so hateful, and you've offended two people with just one sentence." Zhang Gaolei remained in his original sitting position, rubbing his stomach with his hand, looking like he had eaten quite a lot today.
But he then explained his true purpose: "Have some tea here, and then go to the hospital to see your brother-in-law. You know I just got back from Europe, otherwise I would have gone to see him already. How is he doing?"
Huang Xiaochuan got up and walked to the tea table. After sitting down, he said, "There's no danger now. I'm just waiting to recover slowly. But the doctor said I might choke."
Zhang Gaolei was somewhat alarmed. He walked to the opposite side of the tea table, sat down, and asked with a concerned expression, "What happened?"
While pouring water into the teapot, Huang Xiaochuan answered Zhang Gaolei's question: "The doctor said that most injuries like this will have aftereffects, but we can only know the specific symptoms after the body has fully recovered, and we will need to conduct tests and observations."
Hearing this, Zhang Gaolei was furious: "Damn it, that little brat surnamed Xia got off easy."