With Li Shiqiang’s father giving in, the Li family’s storm is finally over. Feng Yu knew very well that Li Shiqiang will never go back and work at the Post office.
Feng Xingtai grabbed Feng Yu by his ears and brought him
back to school. He promised Feng Yu a beating if he is unable to get into the
city’s High schools.
Feng Xingtai didn't ask Feng Yu much about the money. Feng
Yu had thought Feng Xingtai had forgotten about it. But Feng yu did not know
that Li Shiqiang had already told Feng Xingtai that the Feng's family money is
now about 200,000 RMB!
Anyway, these are treasury bonds. Even if they did not sell,
they are also able to earn from interest and the interest is more than keeping
the money in the bank. Feng Xingtai knew that their family can have such a
drastic change, is because Feng Yu had attended school and understands a lot of
things. As such, Feng Yu must continue going to school and eventually attend
university.
When Feng Xingtai returns home, he also brought an imported
19-inch color TV set back. He saw the colored TV at Li Shiqiang’s house and
really wanted to get one too.
Feng Xingtai returned home with the colored TV and Zhang
Muhua complained about him being a spendthrift. But once, she knew that their
savings had become 200,000 RMB, she wanted to buy a refrigerator.
Feng Yu’s performance in school had gotten better with each
passing month. His progress is very obvious from the results of April and May’s
tests. Teacher Sun concludes that with Feng Yu’s result, he should be able to
enter the best high school in Bing City if Feng Yu maintained these types of
results.
As for Feng Yu and Li Na spending so much time together in
the classroom, he pretended he didn’t see. These two are improving together and
they should be praised.
Just when Feng Yu is buried in a mountain of books, he
received a call from Li Shiqiang.
“What? Brother Ki is coming to Bing city again?” Feng Yu
said.
Li Shiqiang had received Kirilenko’s Russian Telegram and he
paid a teacher to translate for him. He still remembered that they had earned a
large sum of money from Kirilenko and they must not miss this chance.
However, this will disrupt Feng Yu studies and Feng Xingtai
will not be happy. But if Feng Yu is not around, they will need to hire a
translator and the translator does not know how to do business.
“When will he arrive?” Feng Yu asked.
The day after tomorrow. He will be staying at the
International Hotel.” Li Shiqiang replied.
“Ok. You need to get a jeep on that day to show that we are
rich people. I will reach Bing city in the evenings on the day after tomorrow.
We will talk more when I reach.” Feng Yu replied.
“I'll drive straight to pick you up the day after tomorrow.
I had already borrowed the jeep.” Li Shiqiang said.
Feng Yu smiled. Li Shiqiang is smarter than he imagined.
After trading Treasury bonds for a few months, his horizon had broadened and is
more holistic when it comes to working.
......
“What? You going to take leave again? It will be the midterm
exams soon. This will be the final preparation for the final exams. What’s the
reason for taking leave this time?” Teacher Sun asked.
“Teacher Sun, my brother-in-law has some connections in Bing
city. I am going to meet with his friend who can guarantee my place in Bing
city’s best high school.” Feng yu replied.
Sure enough, this lie is very effective. Teacher Sun finds
it hard to reject Feng Yu’s leave application when he heard that Feng Yu is
going to Bing city to meet with his connections. Although Teacher Sun does not
like these type of actions, everyone is making use of their connections for
their future.
When Teacher Sun saw Li Shiqiang parked the Jeep at the main
gate of the school, Teacher Sun completely believed Feng Yu. Feng Yu's
brother-in-law is really someone capable. So young and he can drive a Jeep.
The Jeep at the school gate attracted the gaze of many
students. Some that knew Feng Yu, even went up to touch the Jeep.
Although it is common to see this kind of Jeep in the city,
in the country side, only the leader can sit in these types of vehicles. Even
their principle still commutes by bicycle to and fro from school.
“Feng Yu, the mid-term exam is coming. Where are you going?”
Li Na asked while pulling Feng Yu aside.
“I am going to look for connections to enter high school. I
might even be able to enter high school without taking any exams. By the way,
you want me to help you as well?” Feng Yu asked, deliberately trying to annoy
her.
Li Na almost cried. She had thought that Feng Yu had changed
for the better. But he is still an opportunist who wants to reap benefits
without putting in the effort.
“I will take the exams myself and don’t need your help!” Li
Na said and she turned to run back to school, crying.
Feng Yu opened his mouth and wanted to call her. But forget
it. He can explain to her later when he returns. Now Kirilenko is the most
important thing.
“Hello, we are looking for Mr. Kirilenko from Moscow.” Feng
Yu stood at the International Hotel reception.
“Young man, you know Kirilenko? Why are you looking for
him?” the Hotel receptionist asked.
“Sister, you can make a phone call to him. He asked my
brother-in-law to come. My brother-in-law is outside in that car.” Feng Yu
said.
The receptionist made a call. Once the call is connected,
she exchanged a few words in Russian telling the other party that someone is
looking for him.
Kirilenko came downstairs and saw Feng Yu. Kirilenko is very
happy to see him and gave him a bear hug, carrying Feng Yu feet off the ground.
Feng Yu is almost out of breath due to Kirilenko’s hug. Feng
Yu struggled to get out of the hug. Once freed from Kirilenko’s hug, Feng Yu
quickly told him that the jeep is outside and he knows a place with good
Erguotou (Chinese white liquor). They can chat while having drinking.
Kirilenko had a strong impression of Erguotou. The taste is
good and he likes it very much. Hearing Feng Yu’s words, Kirilenko dragged Feng
Yu excitedly out to the car.
Feng Yu is still in his teens and he cannot drink. Li Shiqiang,
on the other hand, is driving so he can’t drink as well. End up, Kirilenko is
the only one drinking.
After half a bottle of wine, Kirilenko's face began to turn
red. Feng Yu chatted with Kirilenko for a while and Kirilenko told Feng Yu
about his family background.
After listening to Kirilenko’s background, Feng Yu had a
shock. He didn’t expect Brother Ki had such backgrounds.
Kirilenko's father is an Air Force colonel of the Soviet
Army. Feng Yu had also heard his name and he seems to be promoted to a general
in future.
Kirilenko also has a brother. His brother is in the army and
is also doing well. Kirilenko is also in the army but he is not interested. He
only wants to enjoy life.
Because of his father, Kirilenko got a position in the logistic
department. He often used procurement as an excuse to travel and pocket a sum
of money along the way.
The last time he came to Bing city is for a site visit.
During that visit, he brought back a lot of things and they were well received
in the Soviet Union. The relationship between the Soviet Union and China have
just eased and there was not much trade between both countries.
Some of Kirilenko's friends had wanted some ham and canned
goods, but they have no connections to purchase them. As such, Kirilenko became
a representative to come to China to purchase these items.
The last Kirilenko met Feng Yu, he saw Feng Yu’s ability.
Not only Feng Yu helped him to purchase a lot of merchandise, he also arranged
for the goods to be sent to the airport warehouse. Furthermore, Kirilenko knows
that for someone in China to drive a Jeep, it means that someone in the family
is most likely to be a government official.
Having authority means that person is capable and a capable
person can help him to purchase a lot of goods. Kirilenko had brought a lot of
money this time and he is prepared to buy in bulk.
In the eyes of Feng Yu, Kirilenko is a golden pig waiting to
be slaughtered.
In this era, it is guaranteed to profit from the bilateral
trade. If Feng Yu had remembered correctly, the two countries will soon sign a
series of tax-free trade agreements but he can’t remember if these agreements
had started or not.
“Brother Kirilenko, I have forgotten to tell you something
the last time you were here. Just nice you came here now and I will be straight
with you.”