Siheyuan: Cao Liang's rise

"You are...Brother Li?"

The monkey looked at it for a long time and asked in an uncertain tone.

The person who came was Li Shengli, who had not been seen for many years.

Li Shengli nodded slowly.

Monkey felt a little sad. When Li Shengli and his family left Sijiu City, it was him, Cao Liang and Gangzi who saw them off.

I didn't expect that several years had passed in the blink of an eye.

Although Lee Seung-ri was a little decadent at the time, he was definitely not like he is now with a face full of stubble and eyes full of vicissitudes.

Li Shengli is seven years older than Cao Liang. He is only 44 years old now, but his hair has turned a little gray and he looks almost 54 years old.

I don’t know what he has been through over the years.

After getting the confirmation, Monkey said enthusiastically: "Brother Li, come and sit down. When did you come back? You didn't even tell us in advance so that we could pick you up at the station."

He pulled Li Shengli to sit down and made him tea.

"I've been back for more than a month."

Li Shengli gave a bitter smile, as if mocking himself, and asked softly, "How have you and Liangzi been doing these years?"

"Okay, it's the same as before, but I don't work anymore. Now I run a small business and can barely support my family."

The monkey replied.

"Just enough to make ends meet?"

Li Shengli shook his head. "Although I have only been back for a short time, I know about your business. Brother, the wholesale business is booming. You are too modest."

The monkey scratched his head and said embarrassedly, "It's all thanks to the boss. We just followed the boss and drank the soup."

"Liangzi is a capable person."

Li Shengli nodded in agreement.

Cao Liang can be said to be his benefactor. Because of Cao Liang's help, he was able to become the head of the purchasing department so quickly.

He also helped his uncle Li Huaide a lot.

But later on, Cao Liang suddenly became low-key.

Now that I think about it, maybe Cao Liang had guessed what would happen in the future, so he kept a low profile.

He had thought about this question after he went to the Northwest.

As for blaming Cao Liang? That's not the case.

Even if Cao Liang really guessed it and told them about it, they probably wouldn't believe it.

After all, this kind of thing is too mysterious.

A few years ago, they were liquidated.

He was fine, he was just dismissed from his post and investigated, and was finally released.

But his uncle Li Huaide has not come out yet!

But I heard it’s only been a year or two.

Li Shengli was silent for a long time, then he said, "Monkey, to be honest, I came here to wholesale instant noodles."

Although he came back, the situation at home was not very good and the whole family was waiting for him to earn money to support the family.

Almost all of my previous savings have been spent.

After a month back, he ran around everywhere but couldn't find a suitable job.

As Brothers Wholesale became more famous, he suddenly heard that Brothers Wholesale was recruiting wholesalers, and he became tempted.

After some inquiries, I found out that this was opened by Cao Liang and several of his brothers.

After struggling for a few days, he was still defeated by reality and shamelessly went to the door to beg for help.

I just hope Cao Liang can help him because of their past friendship.

"this......"

The monkey felt a little embarrassed when he heard this.

Seeing this, Li Shengli understood something and said with a wry smile: "If it's difficult, forget it."

"No, Brother Li, that's not what I meant."

Monkey waved his hands quickly and said, "It's just that the boss has always been the one making the decision on this matter. What I mean is that the boss has gone back to the countryside today, and I want to wait until the boss comes back before we talk about it."

Li Shengli's expression eased a lot after hearing this. "When will Liangzi come back?"

Monkey said, "The boss is sending the machine back. He should be back this afternoon."

"Then I'll come back this afternoon."

Li Shengli left after saying a few words.

Monkey originally wanted to keep him for dinner, but was rejected by Li Shengli.

...

in the afternoon.

Cao Liang came back as expected.

"Monkey, come and help unload the cargo."

Cao Liang shouted while unloading the goods.

"Here comes the boss."

Monkey came out to help, and took the opportunity to say, "Boss, Brother Li is here today."

Cao Liang paused, "Which Brother Li?"

"Just Lee Seung-ri."

Cao Liang asked curiously, "Didn't Brother Li go to the Northwest?"

"I asked, and he said he had been back for a month."

Cao Liang nodded, "Unload the goods first, and we'll talk later."

The monkey nodded.

After unloading the cargo, Cao Liang sat down and drank some tea.

Monkey said, "Brother Li is here for the wholesaler's business."

Cao Liang asked, "Do you agree?"

The monkey shook his head. "This matter is your personal responsibility, Boss. How can I make the decision without your approval?"

"It's nothing, you should have agreed."

Cao Liang said: "It was he and Li Huaide who helped you and Mosquito get the job easily."

"And he was really nice to us at first."

Monkey said, "Brother Li said he would come over in the afternoon, so it's probably about time."

"Then go get some cooked food and we'll have a few drinks later."

Cao Liang ordered.

"Row."

The monkey responded and went out.

"Liangzi?"

Not long after the monkey left, a familiar voice was heard at the door.

Cao Liang turned around and saw Li Shengli, who looked old and haggard?

"Brother Li?"

Cao Liang was shocked and asked, "How did you become like this?"

He almost couldn't recognize her with her haggard appearance.

"It's hard to describe in words."

Li Shengli walked in and sat down, half jokingly saying, "Liangzi, brother, I'm in trouble. Now I'm asking you for help. You won't refuse to help me, right?"

"Brother Li, you are too serious. It's just a small matter."

Cao Liang shook his head and smiled bitterly: "I just scolded Monkey. He can make the decision on this matter by himself. Why does he have to wait for me?"

Cao Liang is a grateful person.

In fact, the reason why he was able to stand up so quickly was because he met Lee Seung-ri on the bus.

In the end, it was Li Shengli who introduced him to Li Huaide, and Cao Liang was able to get things done successfully.

There is nothing to say about him later. It is obvious that Li Shengli is in trouble now.

It is reasonable and logical for him to help.

Besides, he was planning to recruit wholesalers anyway.

Li Shengli said with a smile: "Liangzi, if you say so, I will take it seriously."

"How can this be false? I will write you a certificate now. When I am not here, you can use the certificate to get the goods."

Cao Liang said this and started to work on it.

After a while, Li Shengli successfully got the certificate and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, Cao Liang still cherishes the old friendship.

After he returned to Beijing, he also visited many old acquaintances.

But as soon as they heard his name, they ran away, fearing that they would be entangled with him.

This month he has been deeply touched by the fickleness of human nature.

"Thanks, Liangzi."

Li Shengli said gratefully.

"We are all brothers, Brother Li, you are being polite." Cao Liang waved his hand, "Brother Li, the wholesale price is 1.5 cents, do you think it's acceptable?"

"No, no need."

Li Shengli waved his hands hastily: "Just do the same as others. I am already very grateful that you can help me. You can't ruin your reputation for me."