Chapter 395: Wine

Xu Daming handled this matter well.

Shazhu, who always thought Xu Daming was up to no good.

In his lifetime.

For the first time, he felt a profound reverence for Xu Daming.

Although Bie Sun is somewhat lustful, cowardly, and sneaky, and he does things without restraint, but sometimes, when it comes to friends' affairs, he really is straightforward.

Deep down.

He can also be considered someone who cherishes old feelings.

Helping Yan Fugui is the best proof; otherwise, the Yan family's fate would be nowhere good, and they would likely face the danger of dying and going to the underworld.

Shazhu, who has been reborn, has a very clear understanding of this.

Xu Daming, rather than saying he is helping,

it would be more accurate to say he is saving.

The precondition is that you have an extremely good relationship with Xu Daming, and your relations have reached that level; otherwise, Xu Daming will surely deal with you.

"Xu Daming is a decent person."

"Yeah."

Yan Fugui let out a sigh.

Outsiders may not be able to understand his anxiety, which is like waiting to die; only the person involved, Yan Fugui, knows exactly what's going on, and a faint sense of relief arose in his heart.

This is the Yan family's blessing.

Moreover, it is the blessing bestowed upon the Yan family by Shazhu.

Yan Fugui solemnly expressed his sincere gratitude to Shazhu.

"Shazhu, San Daye still thanks you."

Shazhu is a bit confused.

What does Xu Daming's saving of Yan Fugui have to do with Shazhu?

This thanks.

Indeed, it's a bit too much to bear.

"San Daye, I don't understand what you're saying."

"If it weren't for you, San Daye wouldn't have gotten along so well with Xu Daming. Don't you remember over ten years ago, you invited Xu Daming for drinks, he got drunk and insisted on paying the bill, you forgot?"

After Yan Fugui reminded him like this,

Then Shazhu recalled those past events.

After being reborn,

He wanted to ease his relationship with Xu Daming, so he had Xu Daming drink twice; once Xu Daming drank too much, and once Xu Daming insisted on paying first.

Inviting Xu Daming for drinks turned into trapping him with two rounds of drinks.

The third time.

He invited Yan Fugui along.

That's when the three of them—Shazhu, Xu Daming, and Yan Fugui—became ageless friends.

Based on some logical analysis,

Xu Daming was able to save Yan Fugui thanks to Shazhu, and Yan Fugui's thanks can be accepted with justification.

"San Daye, that happened many years ago; if you don't mention it, I can't even recall it. You have leisure time, you'd better thank Xu Daming."

"Xu Daming deserves thanks, but given the current situation, San Daye should wait until he's done before thanking him."

"I think that's right; we have liquor at home, want to have a drink?"

"Shazhu, do you dare to drink with San Daye?"

Yan Fugui still worries about his own status, fearing a bad influence on Shazhu.

Shazhu grinned.

still has influence.

He now works at Yagangchang as a warehouse guard; what status could he have? A damn status.

"Then I'll go get some drinks and snacks; San Daye, you bring them."

"Wife, see? The usually stingy San Daye has been unusually generous today; this shows something—it shows San Daye has let go."

"Shazhu, you're absolutely right; San Daye really has let go." Yan Fugui, carrying the food and liquor from inside, chimed in, then produced a bottle of erguotou in his left hand and peanuts in his right, saying, "How about it? San Daye didn't trick you, did he?"

"I admit the peanuts, but as for this liquor, how much water it's mixed with can only be known after drinking."

"Today I'll let you, Shazhu, broaden your horizons."

Shazhu and Yan Fugui were in front.

Yu Li held the child and followed behind.

One in front, one behind, they entered their home.

They turned on the lights.

Shazhu and Yan Fugui sat left and right at the table, picked up their cups; although Yan Fugui had brought peanuts, Shazhu still felt something was missing, so he turned and brought out a small plate of blood sausage from the kitchen.

"Shazhu, you really have something; there's actually stock at home—this is good stuff, a hearty dish."

"Yu Li, sit down and have something to eat together?"

"San Daye, no thanks; you go drink with Wei Guo's dad, I'll tidy up the house."

Yu Li placed Xiang Hong on the bed, gave a few instructions to Wei Guo, then began tidying up the room.

……

Liu Haizhong's home.

The dispirited Liu Haizhong, alone, silently stared at the eggs before him; the gloom in his heart could find no words to describe it.

The sound of Shazhu and Yan Fugui's conversation.

Slicing through the night sky.

Flew into Liu Haizhong's ear.

Made the official enthusiast's heart feel a bit displeased.

He lifted his neck.

He downed a cup of white liquor in one gulp.

"Dad, drink a little less. I believe the difficulties are temporary; someday Deputy Factory Director Li will remember your kindness and put you back in a leadership position. These days as team captain, you've done so much for him—he can't just turn his back and deny you, can he?"

Er Da Ma, who didn't quite understand the situation.

She did her best to comfort Liu Haizhong.

But her comfort was worse than no comfort at all.

Seeing Liu Haizhong say nothing,

She reached out to fill Liu Haizhong's empty cup before him with white liquor, saw the liquor reach the bottom of the bottle, and greeted Liu Guangtian, who had just pushed the door open.

"Guangtian, go buy your father a bottle of white liquor."

"Mom." Liu Guangtian showed the white liquor in his hand, "I guessed my dad's liquor was about to run out, so I specially had someone get two bottles of burning‑knife liquor to bring back as a filial gift for my dad."

Two bottles of white liquor tied together with a thin string.

They were specially placed by Liu Guangtian under a bright light.

Then the tone shifted.

He mentioned his work.

Today Liu Guangtian took leave, unaware that Liu Haizhong's scheme against Shazhu had failed, that he'd been caught by Xu Daming with evidence, reported to Deputy Factory Director Li, and been given a thorough dressing‑down by Li.

He wanted, through these two bottles of white liquor, to trade for a squad leader position from his father Liu Haizhong.

Any worker at the Yagangchang knows that the Elderly Assault Team led by Liu Haizhong is a stronger force than the Security Section, with Team Captain Liu Haizhong reporting directly to Deputy Factory Director Li.

Joining the Elderly Team, isn't that just cozying up to Deputy Factory Director Li's thigh?

Holding this idea, he ran a long distance and procured two bottles of the uncommon burning‑knife liquor.

"Dad, let me open it for you; try a sip and you'll know if it's good—one mouthful and it'll burn your throat hot and fiery."

"Dad, although you were removed as captain of the Elderly Assault Team and now clean toilets at the Yagangchang, at least the kids are filial."

He gestured with both hands, striking a pose.

Liu Guangtian, about to open the liquor bottle cap.

He stopped the motion in his hand.

His gaze fixed on Liu Haizhong, then shifted to his mother.

"Mom, what did you just say?"

For a moment.

The slow‑witted Er Da Ma repeated her earlier words, telling Liu Guangtian how Liu Haizhong had lost his team captain position over Shazhu.

It was like a bolt from the blue.

It almost made Liu Guangtian, who hoped to advance further with those two bottles of burning‑knife liquor, strain his back.

His father was removed.

He was responsible for nothing.

That doesn't sound right—it's not that he's responsible for nothing; Liu Haizhong is responsible for cleaning the toilets.