Chapter 1283: Partners

Majiabao, Fengcheng District.

In a remote civilian house, Cao Weiguo handed over a dozen Shanghai-brand watches to Liu Shan.

Staring at those dozen watches, Zhao Yuanchao and Sun Chao's eyes turned red, and they trembled with excitement.

In this era, what man didn't want to own a watch?

But watches were even scarcer than bicycles and even harder to buy.

Liu Shan grabbed the kraft paper bag containing the watches in surprise, couldn't wait to take one out to look at it over and over, held it to his ear to listen to the sound, and was so happy he couldn't speak.

"One for each of you three; consider it a reward from me."

"As for the rest, you decide how to sell them, but remember to be careful and stay safe."

"Thank you, Brother Cao!"

Hearing Cao Weiguo's words, Liu Shan and the other two were ecstatic.

The three of them had originally intended to pay for them out of their own pockets; they hadn't expected Cao Weiguo to be so generous as to give them away.

Cao Weiguo: "Tell me about the recent situation."

Liu Shan reported with excitement: "Brother Cao, the fifty jars of wine have all been sold. Many people who didn't get any want to place orders."

Cao Weiguo: "In two days, take some people to the Fire God Temple warehouse to pick up the wine; there are about sixty jars. How are the vinegar and soy sauce selling?"

Liu Shan: "Not many people are buying the vinegar and soy sauce; there are still over twenty jars left."

Cao Weiguo: "Sell them slowly, no rush."

Liu Shan: "Brother Cao, winter is coming, and the weather is getting colder. Can we add more pork and mutton? Many old customers are chasing us for it. That's all pure silver; it's a real pity not to earn it."

Sun Chao: "Brother Cao, many customers are people from Jizhou near Jingcheng; they are absolutely safe and reliable."

The situation in the city was getting tighter, so Liu Shan's group's business was gradually moving outward—from the city to the countryside, and from the countryside to other provinces.

No matter the era, there was never a shortage of rich people.

Compared to Jingcheng, business in other provinces was actually easier to conduct.

Cao Weiguo asked: "What do those customers do?"

Sun Chao: "Not sure. They all approached us voluntarily at the pigeon market, but a few of them clearly acted like cadres. They are very rich; they buy at least ten pounds of meat at a time."

Cao Weiguo said in a deep voice: "I will consider what you've said."

Zhao Yuanchao brought a leather suitcase out from the room: "Brother Cao, these are the antiques collected recently."

Cao Weiguo took the suitcase; it was quite heavy in his hand: "Thank you for your hard work."

Zhao Yuanchao: "Brother Cao, what are you saying? Being able to do things for you is my blessing."

After giving Liu Shan and the others a few more instructions, Cao Weiguo turned and left, carrying the suitcase.

The three of them couldn't wait to pick their watches, wearing them on their wrists and feeling bubbles of joy.

After leaving Fengcheng, Cao Weiguo took a bus to Xuanwumen, carrying pastries and fruit, and knocked on the gate of the Dong family's courtyard.

"Who is it!"

"Xiaoshuang, it's me."

"Brother Weiguo!"

Dong Xiaoshuang ran over happily and opened the door: "Brother Weiguo, you haven't been here for a long time. I've missed you."

Cao Weiguo rubbed Dong Xiaoshuang's head: "Sorry, Xiaoshuang, work has been too busy lately, I really couldn't get away. Where is your sister?"

Dong Xiaoshuang pointed at the room angrily: "She's inside writing a self-criticism."

Cao Weiguo asked in surprise: "Writing a self-criticism? Why?"

Dong Xiaoshuang said with a face full of indignation: "Those people at the neighborhood office are bullying my sister, and that Su Jianming is making trouble and finding fault behind her back..."

Dong Xiaoshuang complained to Cao Weiguo, letting him roughly understand the cause.

On one hand, because of the Dong family's background, certain people at the neighborhood office wanted to use Dong Xiaoxue to "earn merit."

On the other hand, Su Jianming had been rejected in his pursuit of her, harbored resentment, and was secretly retaliating against Dong Xiaoxue—or rather, forcing her to bow her head.

Cao Weiguo handed the pastries and apples to Dong Xiaoshuang and entered the room to see Dong Xiaoxue, who was buried in writing her self-criticism.

Don't look at how majestic Dong Xiaoxue was in the underworld; at the neighborhood office, she was a punching bag.

Even though she knew martial arts and had many followers, she didn't dare to go against the neighborhood office staff and could only swallow her pride, sweeping the streets and cleaning toilets...

"Brother Cao, you're here. Sit down quickly, I'll go brew you some tea."

Seeing Cao Weiguo enter, Dong Xiaoxue's face showed surprise, and she hurriedly got up to brew tea and pour water.

Cao Weiguo picked up the self-criticism to look at it, and Dong Xiaoxue snatched it away anxiously: "Brother Cao, you're laughing at me."

Dong Xiaoxue appeared strong, but was actually soft-hearted inside.

If a young girl wasn't forced by life, who would be willing to take such risks...

Cao Weiguo said with heartache: "Xiaoshuang told me everything. I didn't expect your situation at the neighborhood office to be so difficult. This is my oversight. Be patient for a few more days; I will arrange a new job for you."

Dong Xiaoxue said with emotion: "Thank you, Brother Cao, but there's no need. My job at the neighborhood office is fine. It's just writing a self-criticism; it's no big deal."

Dong Xiaoshuang said angrily: "Sister! What are you saying! Besides writing self-criticisms, they also make you clean toilets, poke hornet nests... They are bullying you too much."

Dong Xiaoxue scolded urgently: "Xiaoshuang, shut up!"

Cao Weiguo: "Xiaoshuang is also concerned about you. Listen to me; changing to a new job will be good for both your and Xiaoshuang's lives. Don't be embarrassed; we are close partners."

Dong Xiaoxue sighed: "Brother Cao, you've helped me so much, I really don't know how I can repay you."

Cao Weiguo smiled: "You! Aren't we friends? If you're so distant, I'm going to get angry."

Dong Xiaoshuang said mischievously: "Sister! Why don't you just marry Brother Weiguo!"

Dong Xiaoxue's pretty face turned red instantly, and she transformed from a lady into a lioness: "Dong Xiaoshuang! Your skin is itching again, isn't it! Watch me beat your butt!"

"Brother Weiguo, save me!"

Dong Xiaoshuang ran behind Cao Weiguo and made a face at her shy and angry sister.

Cao Weiguo laughed heartily: "Alright! It's a beautiful day, let's go out and play together."

Dong Xiaoshuang cheered: "Great! I want to go to the Temple of Heaven, I also want to go to the park, and I want to go to Wang Fujing."

Dong Xiaoxue: "All you know is playing. Have you finished the homework your teacher left?"

Dong Xiaoshuang hugged Cao Weiguo's arm and acted like a spoiled child: "Brother Weiguo, let's go quickly. If my sister doesn't want to go, we won't take her."

Dong Xiaoxue was furious: "Dong Xiaoshuang!"

Dong Xiaoshuang pulled Cao Weiguo and ran outside: "Brother Weiguo, run quickly! My sister is going to eat people!" ===== CHAPTER 1285 =====