After visiting Pei Yicheng’s factory, Xu Nianhua only had one impression: Pei Yicheng was really a clever man, and he was very steady in his actions, taking one step at a time. His plans for the factory were also very sensible.
"Your brother is really impressive."
On the way back, Xu Nianhua couldn’t help but remark, feeling bold because she knew the future — it was this trend; as long as one dared to think and act, success was achievable.
But what about Pei Yicheng?
It was all on his own.
"Of course, my brother is amazing. Look, even without relying on the Pei Family, my brother made a lot of money selling medicinal herbs before, and he often gave me spending money."
Pei Yining couldn’t wait to make Xu Nianhua understand all of her brother’s good traits. Once the topic came up, she couldn’t stop praising him, continuing, "Also, whatever my brother does, he has never failed. Now with this factory, I feel that it will only get better and better in the future."
"Hmm." Xu Nianhua nodded in agreement. Indeed, whether it was hand cream or perfume, each was a money-maker.
"Bro Cheng, am I not following you to work?"
Shitou looked at the stack of books and the registration form, dumbfounded.
"You’re only sixteen. Even if you follow me to work, you can only do manual labor," Pei Yicheng explained.
Cheeks flushing, Shitou thought Pei Yicheng was looking down on him, and he hurriedly said, "Bro Cheng, I am very strong. I can do any dirty or tiring work."
Pei Yicheng patted his shoulder, saying, "There are many who can do dirty and tiring work, but they don’t lack one more person. I need someone who can assist me, Shitou."
Pei Yicheng looked at him earnestly, asking, "My grandfather and I both believe in you. Once you’ve learned enough, would you like to help me?"
"Of course." Shitou answered without hesitation, then hesitantly added, "But Bro Cheng, I have a poor background; can I actually learn?"
"You can, as long as you are willing to learn."
Pei Yicheng turned to look at Cheng Hao.
Cheng Hao immediately said, "Shitou, doing dirty and tiring work won’t help much with Bro Cheng’s affairs; it could at most protect the factory. But with education, it’s different. You can use what you learn to help manage the factory. You’re a trusted person. We can feel reassured with you."
"Shitou, you don’t need to feel the pressure either. Wait until you earn money later, then you can repay Bro Cheng for your schooling," Cheng Hao said, not wanting to talk about money, yet aware that Shitou was quite sensitive about it.
Cheng Hao continued, "Your tuition fees are really not a big deal to Bro Cheng. Just focus on your studies, and helping Bro Cheng more in the future will suffice."
Du Chang also spoke up, "Listen to your Bro Cheng."
He looked at Pei Yicheng with admiration, having wanted to help Shitou for a long time. But Shitou’s strong pride had always prevented it. If it hadn’t been for Shitou’s grandmother’s sudden demise, Shitou might never have come to him.
Now that he had come, he naturally hoped Shitou would study well, which would be very beneficial for his future.
"Bro Cheng, thank you, Dr. Du, thank you!"
Shitou, his face moved and eyes reddening, bowed deeply to them, burying his deep gratitude in his heart. In the future, he must study well and repay Bro Cheng and Dr. Du.
Shuangzhu Village became lively because the mail carrier with the green cloth bag had arrived.
"Do we have any mail?" Zhao Juxiang had been watching out, and seeing the mail carrier, she ran over with a big smile, startling the mail carrier — last year’s quarrel seemed still vivid in his memory.