Chapter 346: Automobile City

"Dad, Mom, don't listen to my little brother's nonsense. We just happened to run into each other at Shichahai today; we were just chatting and eating, nothing else."

"Hmm, you've rested enough, when are you coming back? Without you at home, your mother and I don't even enjoy our meals."

"This... then I'll head back in a couple of days."

"Alright."

After hanging up the phone, the couple looked at each other, and Liu Haiyang shook his head with a bitter smile.

"I deliberately sent our daughter away, but I didn't expect it to end up facilitating things for her."

"Do you know that Zhang Weijun?"

"Yes, he's a foreign businessman who invested in Yantai a while back, but his ancestral home is also in Sijiucheng, it's just..." As soon as Liu Haiyang mentioned Zhang Ping'an, his wife understood; after all, both incidents had caused quite a stir.

"With such a large investment, that person must be quite outstanding, but as for the Zheng Family..."

If they were to marry into Zhang Ping'an's family, it would be considered, in a roundabout way, opposing the Zheng Family.

"Hmph, what about the Zheng Family? That Zheng Zhiming is just a straw bag. If it weren't for his grandfather protecting him, he wouldn't know how many times he'd have died by now."

"He's still jumping around now, daring to issue arbitrary approvals; the Zheng Family will sooner or later be ruined in his hands."

As a third-generation Red descendant himself, Liu Haiyang considered himself inferior to no one, let alone a good-for-nothing like Zheng Zhiming.

"Forget it, nothing is certain yet, it's useless to think too much now."

"Hmm."

Back at home, Zhang Weijun found that the family had already eaten, and everyone was in the main room watching television, which was also bought when Weidong came over.

"Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Aunt Li, Uncle, Aunt."

"Hahaha, good lad!" The uncle and nephew shared another hug, and at the same time, they introduced the children to each other.

"This is your second brother."

"Second brother."

"Good, good, good."

"Weijun, who was that young lady today?"

"Uh, Tongwei's teacher. Well, now, hehe, we've just started dating."

"Grandson, really? I heard from Weidong that the girl is decent-looking; you and your older brother should hurry up and get married."

"Alright, Grandma."

"Right, we all know Xiaoguan. Today counts as officially meeting the parents. When you have time, have your father go and discuss a date with Brother Guan to set the day."

"Okay."

"Weijun, come with me to the study."

"Alright, Dad."

"Weijun, this is the Mainland. If you like that girl, you treat her properly. Don't be as reckless as you were in Xiangjiang, do you hear me?"

He didn't know who this second son took after; during his university years, he was a total playboy.

"Dad, don't worry, I'm serious this time."

Zhang Ping'an just stared at him without speaking, until finally, Zhang Weijun was about to get anxious.

"It's really, truly serious."

"Alright, go wash up."

The next day at work, Zhang Ping'an was called into the office by Li Huaide.

"Ping'an, I heard your two nephews are back?"

"Yes, Factory Director. They were doing some business in Xiangjiang, and they've come back to invest in response to the country's policies."

"That... Ping'an, you know I'm retiring after the New Year to go into business. Could you let your nephew pull some strings for me?"

"Pull strings?"

"Yes, I heard there's a car called Longteng from Xiangjiang that sells quite well and is relatively reasonably priced. I want to see if I can try to introduce it for cooperation."

Li Huaide had long been preparing to go into business, and for this, he had studied quite a few automotive-related industry magazines.

"This, it should be possible."

Isn't Longteng the car company Jia Youwei started? He was even a shareholder. It just so happened that Jia Youwei would be coming over during this time, so it would be more convenient to talk in person then.

Moreover, Longteng Automobile now had both low-end and high-end models, selling far and wide both domestically and abroad; Li Huaide's vision was indeed unique.

Zhang Ping'an also wanted to see if he could set up an automobile city similar to a 4S Dian in Sijiucheng.

"That would be great."

"No problem, Li Ge, if it's your business, I'll definitely help."

"Hahaha, good brother!"

That evening, Zhang Ping'an called Jia Youwei to ask about their investment plans.

"Ping'an, you asked at the right time. I'm planning to return to Sijiucheng in the next two days to see my brother and talk business while I'm at it."

"Alright, let me know in advance, and I'll come pick you up."

"Good."

"By the way, if it's convenient, bring some car magazines back with you."

"Sure, that's a small matter."

Two days later in the morning, Zhang Ping'an was waiting at the airport in his son's car when he unexpectedly caught sight of his second son saying a lingering goodbye to a girl.

Zhang Ping'an thought about it and decided not to go over, mainly fearing it would embarrass the girl. Only after the girl had gone inside did Zhang Ping'an step out of the car.

"Weijun, is that the girl?"

"Dad? Why are you here?"

"To pick up your Second Uncle Youwei."

"Oh, oh."

"Alright, you've seen your great-grandparents, so go busy yourself if you have things to do; your eldest brother is here."

"Dad, then I'm going? Please tell Grandpa and Grandma for me."

He had bought a plane ticket himself; Zhang Ping'an had only discovered it last night, which is why he said that.

"Good."

Zhang Weijun quickly found the car and took his luggage and plane ticket.

"Wenqiang, I'm taking the plane first; let's meet in Yantai."

"Hey, hey, hey."

"It's fine, let him chase after us."

"Very well, Master, then I am setting off too."

"Mm, prepare some food for the road; don't travel at night, and don't drive while fatigued; just travel at a normal speed."

"Very well, Master."

Afterwards, Zhang Ping'an returned to the arrival gate, holding up a large sign with Jia Youwei's name written on it.

"Second Brother, over here!"

From far away, Zhang Ping'an saw Jia Youwei coming out of the arrival gate with his wife and three children.

"Why didn't the young sister-in-law come over?"

"Hahaha, she's pregnant, so it's not convenient."

"Second Brother, you're impressive."

"Hahaha, I'm learning from you."

"..."

"Let's get in the car first; are you going straight back to the Siheyuan with me or..."

"Let's find a place to stay first; with the five of us, it probably won't fit in Big Brother's house."

"That works."

Zhang Ping'an sent them directly to the Reception House, and once they were settled, Zhang Ping'an took them back to the Siheyuan.

Yesterday, San Jie Fu, Lao Jia, had already received the news, and now he was likely already at home preparing a table of food.

"It's been so many years, and this place still hasn't changed much."

"Mm, indeed."

"Lao Jia? No, Xiao Jia, no, Second Jia."

"..."

"Ahem, well, you all go ahead and be busy." Liu Haizhong greeted them awkwardly and then left.

Lao Jia heard the commotion at home and hurried out.

"Youwei."

"Big Brother."

"Good, good, good, it's good that you're back."

"Yelena, this is my Big Brother; Dongfang, Qianhai, Dongxiao, this is your eldest uncle."

"Eldest Uncle."

"Eldest Uncle."

"Hey, good, hurry in, all of you come in."

"San Jie Fu, I happen to have some things to do; you all gather first, and we'll chat later." During a family reunion, it was naturally impossible for Zhang Ping'an to tag along.

"Done."

Today was a day off, so Zhang Ping'an took a detour and went to Li Huaide's house; the magazines he had previously asked Jia Youwei to bring were for Li Huaide.

"Knock, knock, knock."

"Who is it?"

"Sister-in-law, it's me, Ping'an; I'm bringing Li Ge some good stuff."

"Ping'an, this is?" Li Huaide saw Zhang Ping'an carrying a thick stack of books.

"Automobile magazines, brought over from Xiangjiang."

"Good, good, good, I was just thinking about getting more; we still have too few magazines of this type domestically. Ping'an, you really are a timely rain."

"Hahaha, Li Ge, there's even better news."

"What? Could it be that there's word from the nephew's side?"

"Yes, the other party has already arrived, but they are reuniting with their family; I'll introduce you in a couple of days."

"Good, good, good." Li Huaide excitedly shook Zhang Ping'an's hand up and down without stopping.