Chapter 189: Huzi is a real tiger!

Li Jiaci smiled without saying a word.

He silently took out a car key from the tea table drawer.

Seeing this, Hong Bo smiled and asked, "Boss, did you buy another new car?"

"Yeah, I bought it for you!"

"What... what do you mean bought it for me?"

Hong Bo was stunned.

Li Jiaci pushed the car key forward.

"Hong Bro, I know your car was scrapped not long ago!"

"These past few days you've been commuting to work by bicycle!"

"If it were summer, it'd still be okay!"

"But lately the wind and snow keep coming; riding a bicycle now wouldn't be suitable!"

"Coincidentally, your bicycle is also scrapped, right?"

"From now on, just drive this one!"

Upon hearing that,

Hong Bo hurriedly waved his hands and even took a step back.

"How could I possibly accept such a valuable gift?"

"Running a business isn't easy for the boss either; better to focus on those few brats first!"

"My bicycle can still be used after a repair!"

Everyone knows that.

Li Jiaci values those few brothers the most.

Whenever there's something good, he lets them use it first.

Hong Bo could see that clearly.

Li Jiaci shook his head and gave a faint smile.

"Just don't refuse."

"This isn't some fancy brand, just a secondhand minivan!"

"At most it just blocks the wind and snow!"

"Those few brats are more cunning and smarter than you!"

"Normally when they need a vehicle, they just hitch a ride on Qiangzi's car fleet!"

"Otherwise, they just drive my car!"

"Either way, they won't lose out!"

Worried that Hong Bo might feel burdened,

Li Jiaci, while speaking, picked up the car key and forcibly stuffed it into his hand.

Thereupon, Hong Bo no longer refused.

Having taken the key, he said, "Boss, thank you!"

"What thanks? We're all family!"

"From now on, when your sister-in-law returns to her parents' home, you can drive this car to take her!"

"It's freezing out there—don't let them freeze!"

Hong Bo laughed and lowered his head.

How fortunate he is to have met such a good boss as Li Jiaci!

Those former days of drifting through wind and rain have truly become things of the past.

Li Jiaci kicked a stool over, gesturing for Hong Bo to sit.

He himself then sat back down on the sofa.

The snow on Hong Bo's body had already melted into water.

But under the heat of the brazier, it dried instantly.

Li Jiaci asked, "Have the factories been settled?"

"Settled!"

"Around here, there are only two factories with office buildings!"

"I paid the deposit to the boss the other day; once they clear out the junk in the buildings, I'll pay the remaining balance!"

"However, given the urgency, regarding the price..."

Hong Bo, while speaking, suddenly scratched the back of his head.

He looked hesitant and indecisive.

Li Jiaci immediately waved his hand: "No problem, just spend a bit more money; the key is to get things done!"

"With the boss saying that, I feel relieved!"

"I estimate that in another two days, the buildings will be cleared out!"

"By then we'll have to add our own tables and chairs!"

"Then give the walls a fresh coat of paint!"

"Install a few lights and that'll be about it!"

Hong Bo's tone became relaxed.

Having said that,

Li Jiaci immediately nodded: "Fine, I'll have Qiangzi prepare these things!"

Hehe, we're about to start a company!

I still feel a bit unreal in my heart.

In just a few months, we've gone from strangers to a family!

Looking at it, the factory is getting bigger and bigger!

The business is expanding wider and wider!

Actually, I won't hide it from you—every day when I wake up, I pinch myself!

I'm afraid this is all just a dream!

Hong Bo lit a cigarette and said in a joking tone.

Quite a coincidence, huh?

I also pinch myself every day when I wake up!

I'm just afraid that when I wake up from the dream, none of this will exist!

He was joking.

But Li Jiaci was speaking the truth.

Every day since his rebirth, he feels as if he's living in a dream.

He fears that at any moment, everything before his eyes will suddenly turn to nothing.

These living faces once again turn into black-and-white portraits.

He wants to touch them but can't.

Hong Bo didn't hear the sadness in Li Jiaci's tone.

Boss, you're just being modest!

Looking around, who in Pingzhou can be as awesome as you?

In just a few months, you've done what others take ten or twenty years to accomplish!

Now when I walk down the street, I'm full of vigor and pride—even my wife gets looked up to!

Who used to pay any attention to us before?

Upon hearing that,

Li Jiaci then broke into a genuine smile.

Really?

Of course it's not fake!

Hong Bo exhaled a puff of smoke.

Suddenly remembering something, he continued: "Boss, shouldn't we give our company a name and register a trademark?"

Hmm, I've already thought of a name!

Our timber mill is called Shiqiang Mu Cai Chang!

The furniture factory is also named that!

Li Jiaci finished speaking.

Then Hong Bo furrowed his brow.

He couldn't help but ask: "Why not name it after you?"

Me?

Exactly, these industries are yours—wouldn't using your name be better?

Hehe...

Li Jiaci picked up his teacup and took a sip.

He then said in a deep voice: "Without my elder brother Zhang, there would be no Li Jiaci today. My brothers and I have survived to this day only thanks to his care, and everything I'm doing now is inseparable from his kindness."

Well, alright then!

You've said all that—what else can I say!

I'll go prepare the documents!

Hong Bo tossed the cigarette butt into the stove, got up, and left.

It was afternoon.

He delivered the prepared documents to Li Jiaci.

These should be enough!

Tomorrow Monday, we can submit them to the Commerce Administration Bureau once they're open!

Once they approve it, we'll immediately find someone to make a sign and hang it up!

Li Jiaci looked at the documents in his hand, nodded, and said: "Thank you for your hard work, Brother Hong!"

It's no trouble!

Hong Bo raised his chin.

The clamor outside gradually died down.

Liu Jiang finished delivering the goods and shivered into the office.

When will this snowstorm ever stop?

I'm standing outside and almost freezing to death!

Hong Bo brushed the snow off his shoulders and asked: "Why don't you and Huzi take turns on duty?"

Liu Jiang gave a weary shake of his head.

Huzi's temper is such that if a couple of words don't agree, he's ready to fight!

Even when he's not loitering at the door, he still gets plenty of complaints!

People say he acts all day stuck-up like a 2,580,000, looking down on people with his nostrils.

If you put him at the door, there would be no peace all day!

Li Jiaci furrowed his brows.

Is Huzi still that tough?

Liu Jiang scoffed: "Could it be that you, big brother, just met him today?"

Hearing that, Li Jiaci said softly: "Call Huzi in, I want to talk to him."

No, brother!

You're not selling me out, are you?

What if Huzi comes back to settle scores with me?

I doubt he'd dare!

Li Jiaci's gaze turned sharp.

Hong Bo immediately gave Liu Jiang a look.

Liu Jiang pursed his lips and left, somewhat unwillingly.

A moment later.

Li Yihu swung his long legs into the office.

"Brother, what do you want with me?"