Chapter 499: Xiao Long's Work Matters

At this moment Shi Jinhe said, "Brother, I'll first drive to Li Jiayou's house, send the old lady to the nursing home, then gather people to come to Niushiling to demolish the house."

"Okay, you go first. I'll make a trip to the old town of Zaocheng. We'll meet tonight."

"Alright, brother, that's what we'll say." After Shi Jinhe finished speaking, he left the guesthouse.

After I simply washed up,

I left the guesthouse, found a place selling breakfast,

I ordered a bowl of porridge and a fried dough stick and started eating.

In the morning, drinking a bowl of porridge is the most comfortable thing.

The porridge here is white porridge made by simmering millet, beans, and rice.

It's very fragrant.

It's the breakfast most liked by locals.

After I drank a large bowl of porridge, my stomach felt warm.

At this moment my phone rang; I saw it was Xiao Long's call,

Xiao Long had said yesterday he would come to Niushiling to find me,

I forgot about this.

I hurriedly answered the phone.

"Grandpa, where are you staying?" Xiao Long asked over the phone.

"Xiao Long, you've arrived, right? Fushun Guesthouse. I'm having breakfast, I'll head back right away." I said.

"Okay, Grandpa, I'll be at Fushun Guesthouse right away." Xiao Long said.

After hanging up the phone, I bought two more fried dough sticks to give to Qiao Jie.

After I returned to the guesthouse, Xiao Long was already waiting for me.

Upon seeing me,

Xiao Long directly asked, "Grandpa, what do you and Grandma think? Why are you going back to Niushiling to do what?"

I smiled and said, "Going home, to build you a house, in preparation for marriage."

"Grandpa, is it because Dad and Grandma had a quarrel and he left in anger?" Xiao Long asked.

"No, it's Grandma who wants to come back; older people all wish to return to their roots."

"Grandma has been following us around, hiding here and there this past year; she's gotten worried and just wants to come back to live a peaceful life." I explained.

"Then what about Grandma? Is she also in the guesthouse?" Xiao Long asked again.

"No, Grandma went to visit relatives. She took Ru Meng along."

Xiao Long took out a cigarette and gave it to me,

I took it and went upstairs.

After we reached the room, Xiao Long said, "Grandpa, you mentioned yesterday wanting to arrange something for me. I'd like to hear your opinion."

"Xiao Long, your girlfriend has already been arranged to work at the city hospital. Your grandmother worries most that you have no job.

She's afraid that later Fang Rui will look down on you.

So regarding work, let me worry about it.

Today I had you come over just to ask you: what specific work do you like, what work do you want to do, and tell me directly, Grandpa.

"I'll handle this matter." I said, looking at Xiao Long.

Xiao Long sat on the guesthouse bed without speaking,

he took a puff of smoke,

after a while he said, "Grandpa, Fang Rui isn't that kind of girl; I have no job, but she won't look down on me.

You can rest assured about this.

As for work, I haven't given it any thought.

I want to follow you and work, Grandpa; I'm telling the truth."

I laughed,

"Working with me, doing what, Xiao Long? I no longer have the Da Heng Group. If you want to go work at the Da Heng Group, I'll say a word to your Uncle Xiao Hua."

You can go right away."

"If you're not at the Da Heng Group, I won't go; I want to protect you." Xiao Long said.

"Protect me? I have nothing now. Protect me from what? Silly boy, work is important; now is the dating period,

Fang Rui certainly won't look down on you. After you marry and have life's pressures, then it's hard to say.

Xiao Long, I'm giving you a house, but you don't want it.

I can understand that.

The matter of work must be resolved."

"Grandpa, I just want to follow you. By following you in doing things and being a person, I can learn a lot.

"You also didn't have a proper job before, yet you built a career." Xiao Long said.

"That was the past; society is different now. Xiao Long, I'm telling the truth: a man must have his own direction of effort and a goal of struggle. Otherwise, he'll easily get lost.

"Following me is also not impossible.

The money I have is enough for us two to live on.

But you're still young; you should solidly study something.

"Today I had you come over just to chat with you about what you specifically like." I asked Xiao Long.

Xiao Long smoked again without speaking,

I then said, "Xiao Long, having a job doesn't affect you helping me; whenever Grandpa needs you, I'll still contact you."

I am considering from a long-term perspective.

You are stable, and your grandmother is also relieved.

I am also relieved, and your father is also relieved.

"Don't mention my father." Xiao Long said angrily.

"What's wrong, you had a falling out with your dad?" I asked.

No. Uncle, you ask what I want to do. I feel I have learned a set of skills at school, but I have no opportunity to use,

It's a pity.

"I still like the major I studied." Xiao Long pondered.

I understand, okay, Xiao Long, as long as you say it, that's fine. If you like it, it's easy to handle.

Leave this matter to me, I'll handle it.

Before it's settled, don't tell anyone.

"Thank you, Uncle, I know. I won't tell anyone." Xiao Long said.

That's fine. Xiao Long, Uncle will say an ancient saying to you: If a minister is not discreet, he loses his body; if a ruler is not discreet, he loses his state. What does it mean? If a person cannot keep secrets in what they do, then their final outcome could be tragic.

Ancient ministers who could not keep secrets lost their lives and bodies.

Likewise, if a ruler cannot guard secrets well, they will lose the state.

Xiao Long, remember, what should be said, what needs to be known by others, then say it,

Some things you don't want others to know, then don't say them, keep the secret forever in your heart.

A mature man must keep secrets.

Not like a woman who goes around gossiping.

Moreover, don't complain about society.

This society is forever unfair, there is no eternal fairness,

Do you understand,

People are different, and from birth their social status is determined,

Forever divided into ranks of three, six, nine, etc.

So-called fairness is something you strive for yourself.

This society trends toward 'lying flat,' which is absolutely not advisable.

Don't give up effort just because of your background.

Opportunities are all won by oneself.

At any time, one needs one's own effort.

I have said, people must rely on themselves.

But relying solely on oneself is still not enough.

For example, this time we defeated the Zhou Family; if we relied only on ourselves, how could we defeat them? We must rely on external help.

This time coming to Niushiling, I have gained many insights,

My life has not been smooth; what if I hadn't come to Niushiling?

If, due to fate's unfairness to me, I complained about society,

Would I still have a chance to succeed?

People, in this life, must experience everything—sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, salty,

Only such a life is normal and beautiful.

Only such a life is worth reminiscing about.

Xiao Long, I hope you dare to challenge yourself.

"Go out to face various difficulties, let yourself mature," I said to Xiao Long earnestly.

After Xiao Long heard me finish speaking, he nodded thoughtfully,

"Uncle, you're right, I know what to do."

Let's do it this way with the job matter; you also don't need to pull strings for me. Coincidentally, the city is recruiting a batch of professional positions, I will go apply.

See what my abilities are like.

If I don't get the position, that shows my abilities are insufficient, I still need to train more.

I believe in myself.

Xiao Long's eyes showed a different light.

I walked over and patted Xiao Long's shoulder.

Indicating agreement.