Lao Si

  Just as Zhang Jin had just sent away the four people from Haiwoshi Village who were carrying over 100 kilograms of beef and mutton in a rented microvan, he returned to his own car and found that the blue indicator light on his phone, which he had not carried with him and had left on the passenger seat, was flashing non-stop. Zhang Jin picked up the phone while muttering to himself, "Who is this?" As he opened the cover of the phone, the screen displayed five missed calls, all from one person - Wei Feng.

  Weifeng is another close friend of Zhang Jin in Shenzhen, just like Xiao Fei. Not only were they university classmates, but also brothers from the same dormitory. Zhang Jin was the eldest in the dormitory, Xiao Fei was the third, and Weifeng was the fourth. They all came to work in Shenzhen together. The only difference is that Zhang Jin and Xiao Fei entered the same hospital as doctors, while Weifeng passed the civil service examination and entered a government agency, wearing an official hat. Now he is a director-level cadre at the Shenzhen Health Bureau, and is currently attending a party school in Yang City, the provincial capital, with prospects for promotion.

  Zhang Jin saw that it was his brother's phone call, so he didn't delay and dialed back casually. "Fourth brother, it's me. You called me five times in a row, what's the hurry?"

  "Older brother, are you not taking me as a brother or what? You got into an accident and didn't even tell me. It was only when Third Brother called just now that I found out. How's your body now?" Wei Feng asked with concern.

  His brother's concern warmed Zhang Jin's heart, and he replied, "I didn't get seriously hurt, why tell you? Besides, you're attending the provincial party school, if I told you, could you even skip class to come back?"

  "Old big brother, you're wrong. Just because of our brotherly relationship, if I knew you were in a car accident and got hurt, even if I was in the capital, I would have to fly back to see you!" Wei Feng felt somewhat dissatisfied with Zhang Jin's questioning of his concern for him.

  "Fly back? The party school course is over, you're going back to Shenzhen?" Zhang Jin heard the implication in Wei Feng's words.

  "Uh-huh, I'm on the high-speed rail now."

  The two brothers chatted for a few more sentences before Wei Feng suddenly changed the subject: "I heard from San Ge that you resigned? What happened? Is there anything I can help you with?"

  Wei Feng might be the most capable one among the three brothers who came to Shenzhen to make a living. Although his grades were not great in school, he is a born diplomat and socializer, destined to be a key figure in government institutions. With his smoothness and pragmatism, his future political prospects are boundless.

  And this guy is even more awesome, although he's not married, but has a non-he-not-marry, still in Shenzhen University sophomore year of a little girlfriend. This girl called Lan Feifei not only looks beautiful, but also to Wei Feng this kid hundred obedient, and background is quite simple. Her father is one of the vice mayors who entered the Standing Committee in Shenzhen. In Shenzhen, this centrally planned city, this kind of real power vice mayor is no different from the ordinary prefecture-level city party secretary. Her mother is now the director of the Labor Bureau in Shenzhen, and in this piece of land in Shenzhen, it's also a loud and powerful figure.

  With Wei Feng's energy, it's no wonder that he would take the initiative to ask Zhang Jin if he needed help. He thought that Zhang Jin was being squeezed out or had gotten into some trouble at work and had no choice but to resign. After all, Zhang Jin's original position was lucrative enough, and Wei Feng couldn't imagine that Zhang Jin would be willing to give up this fat job voluntarily.

  Zhang Jin was also a person who understood human feelings and worldly affairs, so he naturally heard the meaning in Wei Feng's words. He quickly said: "I don't have anything! It's better this way, you'll be back in the city soon anyway. Do you have time tonight?"

  When Wei Feng said on the phone that he was free in the evening, Zhang Jin continued: "If you have time, come to our house tonight. I've already made an appointment with Lao San, and at that time, I'll explain it to you together. Remember not to eat dinner, we'll eat at my house, it's a top-notch meal personally cooked by your eldest brother! You can bring your family along!"

  "Alright, I'll definitely arrive on time. Just don't know if what you've made is edible." After mocking Zhang Jin with one sentence, Wei Feng hung up the phone without waiting for Zhang Jin to retort. Angry, Zhang Jin scolded at the beeping receiver: "Damn old fourth, just because of your words, tonight you'll have a good show."

  After venting to himself, Zhang Jin threw the phone back onto the passenger seat and drove home. There was no need to buy anything for dinner tonight, as there were still some vegetables, meat, and eggs left over from the crazy shopping spree he had gone on a couple of days ago when cooking for Ye Meng, plus the beef and mutton he had just bought from Fat Sister, except for what Hai Ju Fu and others had taken away, leaving enough in the trunk to feed five or six people.

  At a little past seven in the evening, when Zhang Jin was busy in the kitchen, the doorbell rang. It was Wei Feng who arrived with his girlfriend Lan Feifei, one step ahead of Xiao Fei.

  After entering the door, Wei Feng first gave Zhang Jin a manly hug, and then started sizing him up from head to toe. After his eyes had scanned Zhang Jin's body several times, Wei Feng said with some relief: "Not bad, it seems like the car accident really didn't do much to you! Not only are your arms and legs intact, but even all ten fingers are still there."

  Zhang Jin laughed and punched Wei Feng in the chest, then sat him and Lan Feifei down on the sofa. Only then did he speak to Wei Feng with a bad temper: "Nonsense, didn't I already say so? It was just a minor collision. At that time, I fainted because my head was hit hard, it's just a slight concussion. Do you hope that your boss becomes disabled?"

  "Who knows if you look like a fool, or if something's wrong with your head?" said Wei Feng, pointing to his own brain.

  Zhang Jin listened and got angry, jumping up to fix this guy who dared to offend Lao Da's face, "You little brat, who are you calling brainless?"

  While struggling under Zhang Jin's violence, Wei Feng continuously cursed: "I've heard San Ge say that the Lin family you hit is quite wealthy. With wealth and a reason, why don't you get more silver? Are you brain-dead or what? What kind of society is this, where 'one for all, all for one' is equivalent to being a 'fool' and an 'idiot'? This era's noble qualities are just like that." From Wei Feng's words, it can be seen that this official is very dark and reactionary.

  After a fierce struggle, Zhang Jin finally let go of Wei Feng, who had been tortured by him until he was no longer human in shape and repeatedly begged for mercy.

  Lan FeiFei, who had been watching the two of them with a smile, hurried over to help Wei Feng tidy up his hair, which was messy like a bird's nest, and his clothes, which were disheveled like those of a fierce warrior. She looked every inch the virtuous wife and loving mother, making Zhang Jin, who had recently become single again, feel envious.

  Wei Feng casually leaned back on the sofa, enjoying the gentle touch of Lan Fei's hands as she tidied up his hair, and said with a grin: "Boss, I'm declaring in advance that neither Phi nor I brought any money or cards today. If your cooking is really too terrible to eat, then we'll have to go out for dinner, and you'll have to foot the bill."

  With a kick at Wei Feng, Zhang Jin said to Lan Feifei with a soft and gentle tone: "I'm telling you, Feifei, I really don't understand you. How did our Fourth Brother's dog-like mouth manage to win you over? It's like a beautiful flower stuck in cow dung, even I feel sorry for you! Are you regretting it now?"

  Before Lan FeiFei, who was already smiling at Zhang Jin's words, could respond, Wei Feng jumped out and protested: "Hey, I'm telling you, boss, this isn't right, do you talk about your brothers like that? Besides, our FeiFei took a liking to us because we have charm, you know what charm is?"

  To talk about Wei Feng, he is indeed the type that hooks girls. Not only does he look handsome, but he's also considerate and thoughtful towards girls. Moreover, he's eloquent and can put on a gentle and elegant demeanor in front of outsiders. However, when facing Zhang Jin and Xiao Fei, those buddies of his, he'll completely shed off that refined facade and laugh and scold together with them. He has a unique temperament that combines delicacy, elegance, and carefree laughter, which often makes girls unknowingly fall for him.

  Although Zhang Jin actually agreed with Wei Feng's words in his heart, he had been used to bickering with his brothers for over a decade. He snorted at Wei Feng's self-boasting attitude and made a funny face at Lan FeiFei: "Does he still have charm? A crow holding a palette, thinking it's a peacock! FeiFei, don't you think so?"

  Zhang Jin's attempt to get reinforcements failed. After listening to Zhang Jin's words, Lan Feifei smiled softly and leaned into Wei Feng's arms, her voice soft and sweet as she said: "Big Brother Zhang is wrong, our Fengfeng is of course the most charming man, otherwise how could someone like him? Besides, you also know that it wasn't Fengfeng who chased me at first, but rather I who actively pursued him!" It has to be said that Lan Feifei was a girl who never hid her emotions, a bit sly yet pure and lovely.

  Lan Feifei's words made Wei Feng laugh very proudly and exaggeratedly. First, he made a ghost face at Zhang Jin, then turned his head to Lan Feifei who was half leaning in his arms and said: "As expected of my wife, you know how to give your husband face. Come on, husband will kiss you as a reward." As he spoke, he puckered up and pecked at Lan Feifei's small mouth.

  The two of them suddenly made Zhang Jin shiver and his skin was covered in goosebumps, he quickly turned his head and stood up, while walking towards the kitchen, scolding: "This old fourth is really shameless, doesn't know how to be mindful, didn't see that there are still people around? Isn't it embarrassing?"

  "Anyway, there's no outsider around, and we're just kissing, not planning to perform any intense wrestling moves in front of you. Mwah~" The last sound was naturally the sound of four lips touching and the air rushing through the gap.

  Zhang Jin had just slipped into the kitchen, and Lan Fei Fei followed closely behind, her face still flushed. In fact, this girl was far from being as thick-skinned as Wei Feng, and she was actually quite shy. It's just that when facing Wei Feng, she was used to being completely obedient and didn't know how to refuse.

  "Zhang, why don't you go inside and chat with Fengfeng for a bit? I'll take care of the cooking." Lan Feifei said with a demure expression, like a young daughter-in-law in her husband's home.