What Stood Tall Wasn't a Symbol, but a Father's Backbone

The market streets of rural towns are lined with messy store houses on both sides.

It's high and low, and it doesn't look very clean and tidy, but it's full of a strong flavor of life.

Although every household now has a car, most of them are ordinary A-class cars costing tens to hundreds of thousands.

The elegant and luxurious silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class suddenly appeared on the streets of the town, naturally attracting a lot of attention and attention.

Soon, several familiar neighbors and shopkeepers gathered around and looked at him with surprise and envy.

Rural areas are a relatively traditional social environment, and people have a relatively intuitive understanding of wealth and success.

Of course, this is also one of the marks of the times. After all, Tiger-Head Mercedes had a profound influence in that era.

In the eyes of many of them, Daben is the standard equipment for rich people, and it is also a significant symbol of status.

For important occasions such as weddings, Mercedes-Benz is usually chosen as the first car.

"This is...Tang Song? I haven't seen you for more than a year, and I almost don't recognize you. Oh, you look so good like this!"

"Good morning, aunt."

"Xiao Song, I heard that you are developing at Yancheng. What are you doing now?"

"I'm starting a business. I've opened a live streaming e-commerce company."

"Sister-in-law, is this your son's car? Good guy, he's already driving the Mercedes-Benz! It's incredible!"

"Hey, Tang Song, this kid is smart and talented, I've just watched him since he was a kid!"

Xu Feng took his son's arm and stood next to Mercedes-Benz chatting loudly with them, smiling with happy wrinkles on his face.

During a video chat before, I heard my son say that the company he partnered with was doing very well. It now has dozens of employees and even bought a car.

Although they know nothing about live streaming, women's clothing, etc., they have also checked online and even asked some people, and they know that this industry is indeed very popular now.

They have no ability, and they have dragged their son down, and they have always felt guilty.

Now that I see my son's high-spirited, tall and handsome appearance, I feel full of emotion and relief.

After all, most people come to the market because they have something to do, and they can't just chat here all the time.

Li Ranran has turned off the live broadcast and is standing outside the store obediently, looking directly in the direction of Tang Song.

"Pah——"

Sister Guo next to her slapped her on the butt and said angrily, "Don't you look down on her? Isn't it inappropriate? Do you regret it?"

Li Ranran shrank his neck and whispered, "Mom, please keep your voice down!"

"Haha, now you know it's shameful?" Sister Guo said angrily, "You just said it was inappropriate and messed up in front of her mother, but you offended her!"

Li Ranran's face turned red and he was speechless.

Who knew Tang Song would be like this after not seeing each other for more than half a year?

Gao Fushuai Male God started his own business as a boss and opened Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

"You girl! Originally, I was thinking of asking Tang Song to introduce you to a job."

"Well... how about I apologize? After all, I am also doing live broadcasts now. Maybe Brother Tang Song needs talents like me?"

Sister Guo gritted his teeth, "I didn't see what talent you have!"

She really had no choice about her daughter. She had been squatting at home for more than two months, eating and waiting to die every day.

Although the family does not lack the little money she earns, the fact that a recent college student has no ambition to make progress makes them very embarrassed in the village.

Many people behind the scenes started spreading rumors.

It's just time to take this opportunity to educate her.

Li Ranran whispered dissatisfiedly, "Mom, I am a beauty after all, right? It's not as bad as you said!"

Sister Guo nodded on her head, "If you have those little thoughts, why not ask others about their live broadcast experience."

She had often heard people say before that so-and-so became Internet Celebrity and how much money they made online, but because she wasn't someone close to her, she didn't feel much about it.

At this time, when I saw Tang Song driving a Daben, I was naturally shocked.

It would be great if my daughter could also make a fortune from live streaming.

Looking at the calm, confident and talented Tang Song not far away, Sister Guo secretly said, "What a pity."

If I had such a son-in-law, I would be able to laugh out of my dreams.

It's a pity that my daughter is really not worthy of others.

Everyone was busy at the entrance of the store for a while, saying a lot of nice things, and after making some insinuations about Tang Song's current company and income, they dispersed with some unfinished business.

However, the news about the success of Tang Jianying and Xu Feng's sons in starting their own businesses and opening Mercedes-Benz spread unknowingly in a small area.

It has become the talk and envy of many people after dinner.

A small hardware store with a compact and orderly layout.

From Tang Song's point of view, this place is more like a warehouse.

Various hardware tools are densely arranged on the shelves.

From screws, nuts, washers, to pipes and plumbing materials, to some common daily necessities.

It can be said that everything is available, and the shelves have been expanded from the original 4 groups to 6 groups.

It can be seen that the parents run the business very carefully.

Tang Song withdrew his gaze, looked at his smiling mother, and asked, "Mom, where is my dad? Is he out to work?"

Hardware stores often also provide door-to-door service.

For example, replace faucets, locks, etc.

My father had the experience of working in a decoration team before, and he was a good hand in this area, so he was able to support such a store.

"Hey, he went to find someone to collect the bill. He will probably be back before noon."

Tang Song said in surprise, "What account?"

Xu Feng sighed helplessly, "You spent more than 100,000 yuan at home before, and your father became ambitious again. In order to get work, he agreed that the decoration team could pay the goods once a month from our store. As a result, the biggest customer did not keep his promise and just delayed the payment..."

The biggest cost of a hardware store is stocking up on goods, and it will be even more uncomfortable if customers delay the checkout.

Their small business, if Tang Song hadn't invested a lot of money into the family, would definitely not be able to sustain it now, and they wouldn't even be able to replenish the goods.

However, spending their son's money to plug the hole was very uncomfortable for the couple.

Tang Jianying As a father, he was also afraid of being embarrassed in front of his son, so he ran over and blocked the door to ask for the bill.

Generally speaking, when things reach this level, it's basically a breakup.

The decoration team will definitely not come to their store to purchase goods in the future.

At this moment, a smiling Sister Guo walked in with his daughter.

Li Ranran held Mobile Phone in his hand and said with a shy expression, "Brother Tang Song, I heard Aunt Xu say before that you are doing live streaming e-commerce, but I didn't expect it to be so successful now. I have also been doing this recently. What is your company's account? I'll pay attention and study hard in the future. If there is anything I don't understand, I hope you can give me some guidance."

Tang Song said cheerfully, "Yes, our company currently has 4 live broadcast accounts. The main operating account is [He Yiyi]. You can search for it."

With a knowledgeable Li Ranran here, he can better let his mother know his current results, saving him the trouble of explaining it through popular science.

Hearing the three words "He Yiyi", Li Ranran's pupils trembled, and his voice was a little sharp. "He Yiyi? Is it the He Yiyi who sells women's clothing?"

"It should be the one you said." Tang Song had a faint smile on his lips.

Sister Guo was startled and said in surprise, "What's wrong Ran Ran? Is this account of Xiao Song Company famous?"

Xu Feng also showed a surprised look.

It has only been 4 months since my son started his business, but he is already so famous?

Li Ranran's chest rose and fell violently, and he said excitedly, "Of course... you don't know, He Yiyi ranked first on Douyin Hot List some time ago! The live broadcast room is super hot!

The main reason is that during the outdoor live broadcast, she met the top star Bei Weiwei..."

Then, Li Ranran quickly explained what he knew about the situation.

Sister Guo and Xu Feng were stunned for a moment.

Although they don't know how to sell goods through live streaming, they still watch TV series!

I also watched the recent hit "Idle Listening to Falling Rain" on TV.

They were all shocked when they heard that the anchor of Tang Song company actually met "Chu Ruolin" during the live broadcast.

The hardware store was busy for a while.

Li Ranran looked at Tang Song with sparkling eyes and said in admiration, "Brother Tang Song, I didn't expect you to be so awesome now! I followed He Yiyi some time ago. The live broadcast effect and clothing reviews are very good. It definitely has the potential to become a big hit."

She has been studying this recently and knows very well what it means to have such a Internet Celebrity IP.

"Then I'll borrow your good words from Ran Ran." Tang Song smiled, raised his wrist and looked at the time, "Mom, why hasn't my dad come back yet?"

"I'll call your dad and urge him to come back quickly." Xu Feng took out Mobile Phone with an excited expression and dialed directly.

The couple never expected that their son would set up such a big stall without saying a word.

Now I am driving Mercedes-Benz, and the company is developing so well.

My heart is full of pride and excitement, and I just want to call my husband back as soon as possible so that we can celebrate and chat as a family.

"Dudu beep——" The phone rang for a while, but no one answered.

"Old Tang, buying him such a good new Mobile Phone is useless. When the critical moment comes, he can't find anyone!"

"Mom, don't worry." Tang Song stood up and said, "Do you know where my dad is? I'll go pick him up and give him a surprise."

"In the big yard opposite Farm Machinery Factory, the people from the decoration team usually stay there. He drove Electric Tricycle there, so there is no need to pick him up."

"It's okay. You can park the tricycle there for now. I'm leaving, Mom, and I'll be back in a moment. Aunt Guo, Ran Ran, bye."

Tang Song waved his hand, turned around and walked outside.

After not seeing each other for such a long time, he actually missed his father.

With the roar of the engine, Mercedes-Benz S-Class flexibly reversed, started, and drove towards Farm Machinery Factory in the east.

Li Ranran, who was standing at the door, shook Mobile Phone hard and couldn't help but sigh again at the earth-shaking changes of the brother next door.

At the same time, it is inevitable that I feel a little disappointed.

The large yard made of red bricks was originally the office space of a carton factory.

A bungalow with three sides, wrapped around a factory building.

However, as the factory closed down in the past few years, this place became a large courtyard and was rented out sporadically.

There are those doing decoration, there are those selling stainless steel, there are also small restaurants and small shops.

In a house on the west side, there was smoke and endless noise.

The door and windows are wide open, and the two floor fans are blowing the air.

Several tall and thick-set men were sitting around a mottled brown desk playing cards.

The sound of cards falling on the table was particularly harsh.

After another game ended, Tang Jianying stood up from the bench, shook his head and said, "I won't play anymore. My son came back from Yancheng today and should be home soon."

After speaking, he took out a piece of paper from his pocket and pressed it on the desk. "This is the list of goods you got from me before. Check it to see if there are any problems."

Hu Zi, who looked fair, fat and tall, stood up and patted Tang Jianying's arm.

He smiled heartily and said, "Jianying, I really didn't mean not to pay you. Recently, the two decoration companies we cooperated with have delayed paying the final payment. I really can't make ends meet. Let's wait until next month and settle the payment together."

Tang Jianying shook his head and said, "Hu Zi, you know what's going on in my little shop. If everyone is in such trouble, there's no way we can continue to work."

He knew the situation of Li Zhaohu. He had made a lot of money by working as a decoration team in the past few years, and he bought Audi and a house in the county.

Even if the decoration company drags him with the final payment, it won't be impossible for him to come up with 20,000 yuan.

In the final analysis, it's because I don't take myself seriously.

I feel that even if I offend myself, it doesn't matter. I can still use the money for capital turnover. With this delay, it will most likely be the end of the year.

Hu Zi took a puff of cigarette and said, "We have known each other for so many years, and we are still from the same village. I can still keep my debt, so don't worry."

Tang Jianying took a deep breath and said with some excitement, "Hu Zi, when you first started working, you were still working as a laborer for me. I also treat you as a friend, so I let you delay for two months. You have to be conscientious."

"Pa-ta-" Hu Zi casually threw the playing cards on the table, and his tone became colder, "Jianying, if I can get the hardware from you, am I not taking care of your business? Shouldn't you thank me? Just because I have problems with capital turnover, you are scolding me for having no conscience?"

"Taking care of business is not your job."

Seeing the sharp attitude of the two people, several people around them quickly stood up and started to persuade them.

"Hu Zi, Jianying, don't quarrel, don't quarrel, we are all our own people, keep talking."

"Yeah, that's not necessary."

Although they work with Hu Zi, they are also from the surrounding villages and are acquaintances with Tang Jianying.

Among them is a cousin Tang Xianli of the same clan.

He also found out through Tang Xianli that Hu Zi was not socializing today and was staying here.

Tang Xianli persuaded Tang Jianying and said to Li Zhaohu, "How about this, Hu Zi, you first give Jianying some money to make her feel at ease. Jianying's family is also in a difficult situation. His wife was sick and spent a lot of money before, and he has just paid off the debt."

"Huh——" Hu Zi took a puff of smoke and put out the cigarette butt.

He curled his lips, took his bag out of the cabinet, took out a wad of cash and threw it on the table.

"Okay, this is 10,000 yuan, which is considered as an advance for the last period. Please write me a receipt."

Tang Jianying's lips moved, and he was about to say something.

Tang Xianli next to him quickly pulled him and winked.

After hesitating for a moment, Tang Jianying sighed and came to the table.

First he counted the money, then picked up a pen and paper and wrote a receipt.

Putting 10,000 yuan into his pocket, Tang Jianying whispered, "Then I'll leave first."

After saying that, he turned around and walked out.

Hu Zi also walked out, leaned against the door frame of the office, and said condescendingly, "Jianying, we have worked together for so many years, and you are still like this.

The two decoration teams I have under my command can get 10,000 yuan worth of hardware from you every month.

If you do this, I will definitely not buy goods from your store in the future.

Let me tell you, you are just too petty and don't know how to do business, so you don't even get involved now. "

Tang Jianying paused in his steps, feeling a suffocation in his chest.

In the early years, he worked as a big worker in the construction team, and Li Zhaohu was a small worker under him.

So now it is particularly harsh and aggrieved to hear him say such words.

At this moment.

"Didi——" A short and thick whistle sounded from the side.

Immediately afterwards, the shiny silver Mercedes-Benz stopped next to Tang Jianying.

The smooth body lines still exude a unique metallic texture under the cloudy light.

The streamlined body still shines with a low-key and luxurious luster in the dim light.

The space-time silver color car paint is new and bright, like a mirror, reflecting the somewhat dilapidated factory environment around it.

"Click——" The car door was pushed open casually.

Tang Song looked at his father in front of him and shouted loudly, "Dad."

My father, who is not yet 50 years old, already has a lot of white hair on his head.

Wearing a pair of unclean work clothes, his back is slightly curved due to years of hard work, and his face is criss-crossed with wrinkles.

However, it can still be seen from the dignified and three-dimensional facial features that when he was young, he was also a handsome boy from all over the country.

Following his shout, Hu Zi and others who were looking over here were a little stunned.

"Xiao Song!? You..." Tang Jianying looked at the son in front of him, with a look of surprise and astonishment on his face.

Look at the silver running horse next to you, and then look at your strong and tall son.

Tang Song had a big smile on his face, "What's wrong, dad, you don't recognize me?"

"Good boy, you are really energetic." Tang Jianying came to his senses and patted his son on the shoulder, smiling and said, "It's so strong, it's almost catching up with me when I was young. Now I'm decent. I'm not as sloppy as before!"

"As I've told you, I've been working out recently."

Immediately, Tang Jianying pointed at the Mercedes-Benz car next to him and said with some hesitation, "This car is..."

I heard my son say before that he wanted to drive a new car back.

It was mysterious and didn't tell them what kind of car it was.

But seeing the sudden appearance of the silver dash made him unsure.

Tang Song smiled and said, "The car I just bought, Mercedes-Benz S450L, is it beautiful?"

Tang Jianying had a dumbfounded expression on his face, and his eyelids were trembling.

It turned out to be the car my son bought!

Looking at the majestic chrome grille, Tang Jianying walked to the front of the car.

The grand and luxurious Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan has a bright chrome grille that shines with metallic light, and the unique three-pointed star logo shines brightly.

Tang Jianying couldn't help but reach out and touch the exquisite Mercedes-Benz logo on the front of the car.

The clear and solid metallic texture made his heart surge.

Before he lost his job, he worked as a freight driver in a flour mill and knew a lot about cars.

At that time, the factory Big Boss was driving a Tiger-Head Mercedes.

When I saw the million-dollar car Tang Song, I was deeply moved in my heart.

Hu Zi, who was leaning against the door, twitched the corners of his mouth and his expression changed.

Several people in the office looked at each other.

In their senses, this young man driving a Silver Mercedes not only has outstanding appearance, but also has a special aura.

There is a calm and unhurried temperament about him, which is fundamentally different from people like them.

I just didn't expect that he turned out to be Tang Jianying's son.

Tang Xianli walked out quickly and looked at Tang Song in disbelief.

"Uncle Xianli, you are here too." Tang Song smiled and greeted him.

This is a relative of the family, and he is also a neighbor. He can also be regarded as an elder who watched him grow up.

His son is also his childhood playmate, and the two families have always had a good relationship.

Tang Xianli swallowed and said in a loud voice, "Xiao Song, are you... coming back from Yancheng?"

"Well, I just came back not long ago. Why don't you come to see my dad?"

"I heard before that you started a business and became the boss. It's really amazing. Now you drive a Mercedes-Benz. Isn't this car cheap?" Tang Xianli rubbed his hands and spoke a little carefully.

"It's not bad, the landing is less than 1.5 million."

"Hiss~" A gasping sound sounded.

Tang Jianying was also shocked.

Although I roughly guessed the price, I still felt a little dizzy when I heard Tang Song say it in person.

A 1.5 million luxury car would definitely be shocking in a small town like theirs.

Only some factory owners can afford it.

And these bosses are undoubtedly local upper-class figures.

Tang Song smiled, came to the back of the car, opened the trunk, and took out a pack of cigarettes and a bottle of wine.

He walked up to Tang Xianli and said, "Uncle Xianli, I happened to meet you here. I want to get you something."

Looking at Zhonghua cigarettes and Moutai in front of him, Tang Xianli swallowed hard, "This... this... how embarrassing. Thank you, Xiao Song."

As he spoke, he took it carefully.

He couldn't refuse something worth nearly three thousand.

And after so many years of smoking and drinking, he has never touched Zhonghua cigarettes and Moutai.

As Tang Xianli took the things, the eyes of others around Tang Song and Tang Jianying changed again.

Through the open trunk, you can vaguely see boxes of tobacco and alcohol, all of which are Moutai and Zhonghua.

Hu Zi's heart was ups and downs, and the expression on his face was very complicated.

Grinning, Hu Zi said in a dry voice, "Jianying, the difference of more than 10,000 yuan, I will transfer it to WeChat for you later."

After hearing his words, Tang Jianying took a deep breath and said with full strength, "Okay."

Tang Song took out the car key from his pocket and handed it to his father. He smiled and said, "Dad, don't you like Mercedes-Benz Audi very much? Do you want to drive it and try it to see if what I bought is worth it."

My father's last job was as a truck driver, and his driving skills were mediocre.

And I like cars very much. After work, I often talk about cars with my colleagues.

After hesitating for a moment, Tang Jianying still couldn't resist the temptation and reached out to take it, "Then give it a try."

Holding the car key with outstanding quality, Tang Jianying straightened his back, turned around and nodded to Hu Zi and others, "Let's go first."

"Yeah, slow down on the road."

"Okay, Brother Jianying."

Amidst the sound of farewell, Tang Jianying stepped to the driver's seat.

Opening the car door and looking at the exquisite and luxurious interior, his face turned rosy.

"Bang!" "Bang!"

The car door was gently closed, the engine sounded, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class turned around in the open space and drove out of the rusty factory gate.

In the quiet carriage.

Tang Song whispered to his father about the car's configuration and driving experience.

"The steering wheel is pointing so accurately, there is almost no empty position! The chassis is also very solid!"

"2.5L displacement, 6-cylinder turbocharged engine, maximum 367 horsepower... Meteor Shower Headlights is optional. It will be particularly cool when turned on at night. You can try it then."

Looking at the radiant old father who was the main driver, Tang Song's eyes showed pure warmth and smile.

In his memory, his father has always been a very great and strong man, who supported their small family with his own shoulders.

And the long-term fatigue and flattery gradually broke my father's back.

Now that I have the ability, I naturally want to make my family live a better and more comfortable life.

With his current IQ and EQ, after hearing his mother's narration, he immediately guessed the whole story.

Rural towns are not as peaceful and peaceful as they appear.

Many times, it's even like a jungle.

If you are too low-key, you will be considered weak and can be bullied by some people with ulterior motives.

Not necessarily at any time, they will grin at you and tease you.

The necessary display of strength and display is to tell the other party that I am not easy to mess with.