Chapter 306: A helping hand in the snow

Gu Chen was not aware of the turmoil within the Ji family at the moment.

The family had a happy barbecue and cut the birthday cake, and they all stayed at Gu Chen's house that night.

Early the next morning, he received a call from Qiao Hua, and the business license for his own fruit store had been issued.

Gu Chen was quite happy to hear the good news.

After kissing goodbye to his wife, who was busy in the kitchen, and his lovely daughter, and saying hello to his parents and sister-in-law, he excitedly drove off in his brand new Santana.

Thinking about his wife's blushing face and the unstoppable stream of pink fists, Gu Chen couldn't help but smile.

Compared to the world before his rebirth, where high school couples were not afraid to hold each other and kiss in public,

in this era, even if it is between a husband and wife, a secret kiss in their own home is definitely a restricted scene that makes people blush.

Gu Chen thought to himself, and soon drove to the agreed meeting place.

Before the car had even come to a stop, he saw Qiao Hua, dressed in a white half-sleeve shirt, holding a stack of documents in his arms.

He was standing on the roadside, waving his hands at him energetically, and quickly came up to him, beaming with excitement.

'Brother Chen, I just came a long way to see you, just like you. I didn't think it would really be the case.

Although we met last time, I still think this car is really cool!'

Gu Chen couldn't help but smile when he heard him say this. It was the first time he had heard someone praise the Santana 2000 as cool.

But when you think about it, his car is not as eye-catching as a Mercedes-Benz or an Audi.

But at this time, it was a new car that had just been released, and at the time, most families would only go out by bicycle at most.

In other people's eyes, Gu Chen's Santana was definitely considered fashionable.

And as the saying goes, a car is a big toy for men. Just look at the envy in Qiao Hua's eyes.

'It's such a hot day, why are you just sitting out here in the sun?'

Gu Chen couldn't help but say, looking at the other person's sweaty appearance.

'Hey, hey, I'm just thinking that I can see you, Chen Ge, sooner.

By the way, the procedures and documents for opening a shop are all here, so please check them.

If there's anything missing, I'll go get it done again.'

'There's no need to check, I have full confidence in you.'

Gu Chen said this, but opened the file bag in his hands and took a look. Basically, all the necessary procedures were there.

It can be seen that Qiao Hua is indeed very meticulous in his work.

After all, these days it is no different than before his rebirth. Trying to open a business and get the necessary permits can be quite troublesome.

Running around to various departments for all kinds of procedures would make anyone's head spin.

Moreover, it has been less than ten years since the end of the crime of speculation, and many departments are still cautious in this regard.

It will take another year or two for the real mass emigration craze to brew.

Qiao Hua is also a college student from another province who has come to Haicheng, and has neither connections nor personal relationships here.

It took a lot of hard work to get him the job so quickly, and I'm sure he's not just smart.

Gu Chen still had a lot of admiration for the young man in front of him, and he got out of the car, smiling and patting him on the shoulder.

'Let's go in and sit down for a while and cool off.'

Qiao Hua glanced at the tastefully decorated high-end teahouse behind him.

His face, which had turned a little red from the sun, turned even redder as he said awkwardly,

'Brother Chen, this... this isn't very good. In fact, I haven't done anything to help.'

'What, are you ashamed to drink tea with me? Or do you think I can't afford the tea?'

Gu Chen pretended to be displeased and made a stern face.

'No, no, how would I dare think that? Brother Chen, you've misunderstood...'

Before Qiao Hua could finish his sentence, Gu Chen pulled him directly inside.

Cantonese Gongfu tea is both fancy and meticulous, with more than ten steps involved in the process of brewing alone.

Each step has its own rules and history, and it is famous overseas, spreading to many countries.

This was Gu Chen's first time here as well, and he felt like his horizons had been broadened. He had never imagined that tea could be drunk like this.

After a while, the two men chatted some more, and when they saw that the other's summer heat had subsided, Gu Chen took out 200 yuan from his wallet and handed it to the other.

Having received the fee for his errand, Qiao Hua let out a sigh of relief.

When he looked at the money more closely, however, he was a little overwhelmed.

'Thank you, Brother Chen, but this is too much.'

In this day and age, a dual-income family in a state-owned enterprise only earns a little over 1,000 yuan a month, and the couple still have to work in good units.

Even in Haicheng, there are many people who only earn a little over 200 yuan a month.

The amount of money that Gu Chen pays him is considered very generous nowadays.

'Not at all, you deserve it,'

Gu Chen said with a smile while drinking the Dahongpao in the teacup.

Qiao Hua quickly stood up and hurriedly thanked him repeatedly.

Gu Chen noticed that the other party still seemed to have a hint of worry between his brows.

If it were normal, he would naturally not bother.

However, at the moment, Gu Chen intended to recruit him, and this bright young man worked for him, so he took the initiative to ask.

'Have you run into any trouble recently?'

Qiao Hua's expression showed more hesitation.

'Actually, it's nothing. My family sent a letter a few days ago, saying that my younger sister has also been admitted to university.'

'Oh, that's great news! With two university students in your family, it's considered a double blessing.'

Gu Chen said so, but he quickly reacted and asked again tentatively.

'Is it because your family is short of money? How much is still needed for tuition?'

'Two, two thousand...' Qiao Hua lowered his head deeply. He had already begged many people.

He had thought of many ways, but as a poor student, even if he scraped together the money, how much could he get?

If it wasn't enough after this month, his sister might not only be unable to go to school, she might even have to marry someone back home.

There was nothing he could do. That was just the way it was in the countryside.

Gu Chen heard this and without the slightest hesitation, he turned directly back to the car and handed over another 3,000 yuan.

'Brother Chen, you...'

Qiao Hua never expected Gu Chen to be so generous. When he gave him the balloon last time, he said that he would definitely pay Gu Chen back. He never expected that before he could pay Gu Chen back, Gu Chen would give him money again.

At this moment, Qiao Hua's tears finally could not be held back, and he said that he was going to kneel down for Gu Chen.

However, the next second, he was pulled up from the ground by Gu Chen.

'Do you know that there is gold under a man's knees? This money I lent to your sister.

If you kneel down, does that mean you don't want to pay me back?' Gu Chen said teasingly.

Qiao Hua heard this and reached out to wipe away the tears from his face. He knew that Gu Chen said this because he didn't want to hurt his pride.

For a moment, his gratitude grew even stronger, and he said in a somewhat hoarse voice:

'Brother Chen, you can trust me. I will definitely pay you back the money with interest. In the future, as long as you say the word, my life is yours.'

Gu Chen was a little unable to laugh or cry.

'What do I want with your life? I'm not a bandit.

I still have a lot to do after this shop, choosing a location, renovating, and developing channels.

In the future, I will give you an extra 500 yuan each month as living expenses for you and your sister to go to school. In the future, if you work hard for me here, you will have repaid me.'

Gu Chen patted him on the shoulder and told him to go back to the village and wait for him.

Then he turned directly and left the teahouse, ready to deliver the wolfberries to Lao Zhao.