Chapter 50: The Car

The Sihe Academy

A jeep appeared in the alley, causing a huge sensation.

Neighbors ran out to watch; in this era, small cars were rare items that were hard to buy even with money.

And this military-green jeep was even rarer; it could be said to be a symbol of status and position.

The small car stopped steadily at the entrance of the Sihe Academy, causing even more surprise among the neighbors, all of whom were watching curiously.

"Master Wu, thank you for the trouble."

Inside the car, Cao Cao Weiguo took out a pack of Da Da Qianmen cigarettes and gave them to the driver, Wu Wu Chunshan.

Not to mention the saying that even a servant at the prime minister's gate is an eighth-rank official, just the profession of a driver meant one was looked at differently.

Wu Wu Chunshan declined for a while, but in the end, he accepted the cigarettes.

Regardless of price, cigarettes were in short supply, and cigarette coupons were hard to come by.

Moreover, the cigarettes Cao Cao Weiguo gave were Da Da Qianmen, truly good cigarettes, much better than the few-cent cigarettes he usually smoked.

This pack of cigarettes made his impression of Cao Cao Weiguo even better.

This young man was not only invited by Director Director Jiang but also recognized as a brother by Chen Yan, and he was so generous.

This young man is capable, knows how to handle people, and has a boundless future!

Master Wu ran out of the driver's seat enthusiastically and opened the car door diligently.

At the entrance of the courtyard, the Third Master stared straight at the jeep, as if looking at a rare treasure.

"Cao Cao Weiguo!"

When the driver opened the car door and saw Cao Cao Weiguo step out, the neighbors' eyes widened.

"Cao Cao Weiguo is riding in a small car!"

"This young man is really capable!"

"What did Cao Cao Weiguo go do? He actually came back riding in a small car."

The neighbors standing outside discussed it with shock and excitement, and Yan Yan Jiedi ran back into the courtyard in a hurry.

"Sister-in-law Song Yulan, Sister-in-law Song Yulan, Brother Cao Weiguo came back riding in a small car!"

"Brother Cao Weiguo came back riding in a small car!"

Yan Yan Jiedi's voice was like a cannonball hitting a Longtan Lake, blasting all the men, women, and children in the courtyard out.

"Cao Cao Weiguo is riding in a small car?"

Residents walked out of their homes in twos and threes, rushing to the entrance, afraid of missing the rare event.

Song Song Yulan also walked out with a shocked expression: "Yan Jiedi, what are you shouting about?"

Yan Yan Jiedi panted and said, "Brother Cao Weiguo came back riding in a small car; he's right at the entrance."

Song Song Yulan trotted toward the courtyard entrance and saw Cao Cao Weiguo waving at the driver in front of the jeep.

"I thought you would be back in a while."

Song Song Yulan ran to Cao Cao Weiguo's side with a face full of joy, enjoying the envious gazes around her.

Cao Cao Weiguo affectionately took his wife's small hand: "I came back a bit earlier by car."

Wu Wu Chunshan looked at Song Song Yulan with amazement: "Director Cao, is this your wife?"

Cao Cao Weiguo introduced: "This is my wife, Song Song Yulan. Song Yulan, this is Master Wu Wu Chunshan."

Song Song Yulan greeted politely: "Hello, Master Wu, thank you for the trouble."

Wu Wu Chunshan laughed: "It's no trouble. Sending Director Cao back was a task assigned by the leader. Now that the task is complete, I must take my leave."

Cao Cao Weiguo said, "Master Wu, be safe on the road. When you have time, come over for a cup of tea."

Wu Wu Chunshan waved: "Thank you, Director Cao. I will definitely come to bother you when I have time."

Under everyone's gaze, the jeep backed out of the alley and quickly drove out of sight.

The Third Master leaned in excitedly: "Cao Weiguo, you're really extraordinary. What did you go do? You actually came back riding in a small car."

Cao Cao Weiguo said proudly, "I went out this afternoon to cook a meal for a leader."

The Third Master said in surprise: "A leader who has a small car. That's a big leader. Cao Weiguo, you have ability."

The neighbors were envious, looking at Cao Cao Weiguo with burning eyes.

Cao Cao Weiguo was a deputy director at a young age, and now he had also made connections with a big leader.

With this connection, Cao Cao Weiguo would surely be promoted step by step in the future.

The Second Master was green with envy; it really is true that comparing people to others will drive you to death.

The biggest leader he had ever seen was the factory director.

But Cao Cao Weiguo had made connections with a big leader who had a small car.

This put him a hundred thousand miles ahead of him in one go.

Liu Guangtian said with admiration: "Brother Cao Weiguo is really amazing. He's already riding in a small car; he'll definitely become a big official in the future."

The Second Master said stiflingly: "He's so amazing, why don't you recognize him as your father?"

"Hmph, what are you showing off for!"

"What's so great about riding in a car?"

Seeing Shazhu snorted with disdain, full of jealousy, and returned to his room with an ugly expression.

This Cao Cao Weiguo was just a petty person who had hit the jackpot.

Sooner or later, he would step on Cao Cao Weiguo!

Qin Qin Huairu's family also came to the entrance to watch the excitement.

Qin Qin Huairu looked at the high-spirited Cao Cao Weiguo with envy, and looked at the bird-like Song Song Yulan with jealousy.

Bang Geng stood by, his mind full of the small car, shouting excitedly:

"Mom! That small car is so great! I want to drive a small car in the future too!"

Qin Qin Huairu said happily, "My son has ambition. Study hard in the future, and when you grow up, you can drive a small car."

In this era, being a driver who could drive a car was something everyone envied.

As the saying goes, "Once the steering wheel turns, I wouldn't trade it even for a county magistrate!"

In this era, all cars were public property. If you could drive a car, you were one in ten thousand in the privileged class.

Not only was the salary high, but the status was also very high.

Drivers in units were "ancestors!" You had to respect them, coax them, and follow them, otherwise, you wouldn't be able to use the car easily.

If a leader had a driver, it was equivalent to being a close minister to the emperor; the bigger the leader's official position, the more majestic the driver was.

Drivers had close relationships with leaders, and ordinary people didn't dare to offend a leader's driver.

As long as someone gave a gift to a leader, the driver had to have a share.

Bang Geng wanting to drive a small car was very ambitious; how could Qin Qin Huairu, as a mother, not be happy?

Jia Jia Zhangshi also said proudly, "Our Bang Geng will definitely be more successful than that beast Cao Cao Weiguo in the future, driving a small car every day, carrying Grandma every day."

Liu Liu Guangfu curled his lip: "What are you bragging about? Aren't you afraid of blowing the door frame crooked? Look at what kind of stuff Bang Geng is; he's not worthy of comparing to Brother Cao Weiguo."

Jia Jia Zhangshi cursed: "Hey, you little calf, do you believe I'll tear your mouth apart?"

The Second Mistress said with a cold face: "Yo, Zhang Zhang Dama, whose mouth are you going to tear apart? Try tearing one and see."

Jia Jia Zhangshi was a typical bully who feared the strong; she dared to be unruly with Cao Cao Weiguo, but she didn't dare to be unruly with the Second Master and Second Mistress.

Cao Cao Weiguo was a younger generation, and there was the morality of respecting the elderly pressing down on him.

The Second Master and Second Mistress were of the same generation as her, and what's more, the Second Master was a managing master, and his heart was poisonous.

Jia Jia Zhangshi turned back to her room in a huff, her face gloomy and scary.

Having gotten rid of the Third Master who was asking questions, Cao Cao Weiguo walked home holding Song Song Yulan's hand.

The residents watched the young couple's backs and discussed it, mostly with sour envy.

If you talk about who has the highest salary in the whole courtyard, it is generally recognized that it is the First Master, who is an eighth-level fitter, with more than ninety Brother Yuan a month, which is higher than the factory director's salary.

If you talk about who is doing the best in the whole courtyard, some people used to say Xu Damou, the projectionist, and some said Seeing Shazhu, the chef.

Now people only talk about Cao Cao Weiguo, the deputy director who manages the steel mill's kitchen.

A deputy director is already extraordinary!

Not to mention a deputy director who manages the entire factory's food!

Where can there be more oil and water than in the kitchen?

Although Cao Cao Weiguo had never brought leftovers home, people in their hearts just thought you were skimming off the top.

Where is there a cat guarding salted fish that doesn't steal a bite?

Cao Cao Weiguo was in no mood to care about the thoughts of those neighbors.

Isn't it beautiful to hug your fragrant wife and enjoy a happy life?

When they got home, Song Song Yulan took care of Cao Cao Weiguo in every possible way.

Cao Cao Weiguo washed his feet in hot water and vividly described the cooking.

Hearing Cao Cao Weiguo use simple ingredients to make a table of dishes that made the leaders wolf them down.

Song Song Yulan cooperated very well with a face full of admiration.

This gave Cao Cao Weiguo great satisfaction.