Rapid career development period
“Alright, Director, I will continue to work hard…” This time, Zhao Dongchuan didn't mention any new poems he had written.
As his memory grew stronger, many things from his previous life had been unearthed from the depths of his soul, including numerous poems and songs. However, he didn't want to become a “prolific” writer.
At least for now!
Currently, he didn't even receive royalties, only a small writing fee, and the profits from publishing works were too low.
Moreover, with the quality of his current works, he was already making a name for himself in the literary world, which brought him considerable convenience. There was no need to publish more articles at the moment.
After chatting with Director Wang for a few minutes and reporting on his work, Zhao Dongchuan bid farewell to Jia Bing and left.
…
The following period was relatively stable. Zhao Dongchuan didn't run around aimlessly but diligently worked at the Cultural Center, “catching up on assignments” as usual!
It was during this time that Jia Bing's wife, Shufen, gave birth.
She gave birth to a big, chubby boy in the hospital, making Jia Bing incredibly happy.
Zhao Dongchuan only found out the day after the birth. He then brought some malted milk extract, brown sugar, and canned lychees to visit Sister-in-law Shufen.
“Teacher Jia, Sister-in-law Shufen, congratulations, congratulations!” Zhao Dongchuan said as he walked into the ward, carrying the gifts, addressing Jia Bing and Sister-in-law Shufen.
“Heh heh, Little Zhao, you’re here. It’s good you came, but why bring anything?” Sister-in-law Shufen said, looking a bit tired and weak.
Clearly, she had suffered quite a bit during childbirth!
“These are for Sister-in-law to recuperate! To get some extra nutrition!” Zhao Dongchuan said, placing the gifts on the small table nearby.
“Little Zhao, thank you! Please sit!” Jia Bing didn't stand on ceremony with Zhao Dongchuan. After thanking him, he got up to offer him a seat.
There weren't enough chairs in the ward. If Zhao Dongchuan sat, Jia Bing wouldn't have a place.
“No need to be polite, I’m young, standing for a bit is fine. I’ll be leaving soon anyway!”
“Look at you, if you sit on the chair, I can just sit on the bed, can’t I…?” Jia Bing said with a chuckle, plopping down on the bed, which noticeably sagged.
“Teacher Jia, where’s your baby? Why don’t I see him?” Zhao Dongchuan also didn’t stand on ceremony and sat down, asking.
“The nurse took him away, said he needed some kind of check-up…”
Just as he was speaking, a sweet-looking young nurse pushed a small cart, with a pink, chubby baby lying inside.
“Shufen from bed 3, your baby. We’ve done the check-up, he’s very healthy!”
Saying this, she handed a slip of paper to Jia Bing.
“Thank you, nurse, thank you!” Jia Bing took the slip and thanked her repeatedly.
Zhao Dongchuan, at this moment, was scrutinizing the curves of the innocent young nurse with a “critical eye.”
“Tsk tsk tsk! This look is much better than those teachers…” he muttered to himself.
The young nurse clearly noticed Zhao Dongchuan’s burning “critical gaze” and turned back to glare fiercely at him.
She softly cursed, “Pervert!”
“…”
I was looking at her with a critical eye, alright!!!
Zhao Dongchuan quickly turned his head, pretending to look at the scenery outside!
Jia Bing got up and, with his large, clumsy hands, somewhat unskillfully picked up the child, playfully teasing him with a chuckle.
“Come, let your Uncle Zhao hold him. This is a great writer, much more capable than your dad. Come, absorb some scholarly aura!!”
Jia Bing said, slowly placing the baby into Zhao Dongchuan’s already posed hands.
“Hehe, little baby!” Zhao Dongchuan’s posture was much more practiced than Jia Bing’s.
“Oh, you’ve held babies before! Your posture looks quite standard!” Jia Bing asked, puzzled.
“Not bad, not bad. I’ve held other people’s babies before!”
“Hahaha, then when will you be holding your own baby!” Jia Bing chuckled, teasing him upon hearing this.
“Seriously, I’ve found a few good girls for you. If you have time, I’ll introduce you… those girls are all one in a hundred…” Sister-in-law Shufen also played matchmaker, laughing from the side.
“No hurry, no hurry!!!”
Zhao Dongchuan then chatted with them for a few more minutes before bidding farewell and leaving.
Time gradually passed in these peaceful and fulfilling days, and soon it was April.
During this period, some events occurred in the capital, adding another layer of shadow to an already restless situation.
That afternoon, Jia Bing walked into the office with a gloomy face.
“Teacher Jia, what’s wrong?” Zhao Dongchuan quickly got up and asked when he saw him.
“Alas…” Jia Bing let out a long sigh.
“You haven’t heard the broadcast yet, have you?” Seeing no one else around, he closed the office door and began to explain in a low voice.
Zhao Dongchuan listened carefully, his expression gradually becoming serious.
“This… I truly admire their courage!”
“Who says otherwise? Those people are truly despicable!
I’ve written a new poem, listen to it!”
Saying this, Jia Bing pulled out two pages of paper and passionately recited his newly written poem.
“My beloved motherland… tens of thousands of heroic sons and daughters, once again shed their blood on the glorious… residual snow… dark clouds…”
Jia Bing waved his arms as he read, extremely emotional. By the time he finished, he was in tears!
Zhao Dongchuan listened silently, not saying a word.
…
Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was June.
During this period, Zhao Dongchuan had been working steadily, while also paying attention to the current situation.
Although there was a lot of bad news, it wasn't all bad during this time. Zhao Dongchuan was powerless to do anything about national affairs.
However, his own affairs were going very smoothly.
After several months of development, Huang Laosan’s progress was very smooth. He followed Zhao Dongchuan’s advice and arranged for several clever and reliable brothers to operate in the surrounding cities.
They quickly infiltrated the local black market and established a foothold!
Although some unpleasant incidents occurred during this period, they were quickly resolved. Apart from one instance where Zhao Dongchuan took action and crippled someone who didn’t follow the rules, there were no other conflicts. It was simply a matter of everyone sitting down to discuss how to make money together.
Thus, by cooperating with locals and adopting a mutually beneficial development model, Huang Laosan’s business expanded further and further.
Various goods were continuously sold, recouping large sums of capital in batches.
Zhao Dongchuan also constantly traveled between Peng City and Huangyuan using the teleportation bracelet.
Due to time constraints, he basically had to take a few days off every now and then.
The goods in the courtyard in Peng City were almost sold out, so Zhao Dongchuan found Li Dadan again and ordered another batch of goods. This time, the procurement went smoothly without any hitches.
He simply gave Li Dadan a list, and within a few days, the goods were delivered, without even requiring a deposit.
Zhao Dongchuan guessed that Li Dadan did this because he knew the location of his warehouse and wasn't afraid of him running away.
As the saying goes, “The monk can run, but the temple cannot.”
Of course, Zhao Dongchuan wouldn't tell him that basically more than half of the goods were moved out by him on the day they were delivered!