Chapter 326 A man can only stand tall when he has money.

Zhang Peng was momentarily stunned by the sudden appearance of the masked man in black. He quickly recovered, his heart pounding, and looked nervously at the newcomer. Judging from his voice and appearance, the man was a middle-aged man of medium height.

Why did this person appear in front of me? What did he mean by saying these things?

"Who are you? Why are you in my house? What do you want with me?"

Zhang Peng immediately became alert. These days, the public security was not stable. He instantly picked up the machete next to him and assumed a posture of being on guard at all times.

As a result, the other party simply flicked a pebble, and Zhang Peng's hand holding the machete went numb, causing the machete to clatter to the ground.

He was immediately shocked; the other party was actually a martial arts expert!

Zhang Peng himself had practiced some routines; his Zhang family did have some family martial arts. In the past, Northeast China was not peaceful. Some people ventured to the Northeast, and there were also various bandits who ran rampant. They were even robbed by the Japanese...

But all of that is in the past. Things are much better now than before, but many families in Northeast China still retain the habit of practicing martial arts.

The burly men of Northeast China are also representatives of strength and power, and they are particularly tough, but that doesn't mean they are stupid.

A single pebble disarmed him; the person in front of him was far more powerful. Zhang Peng became even more nervous.

Could the other party be a human trafficker? Or are they after his children?

The man in black simply chuckled.

"I'm looking for you because I need your help in some way."

"You're quick-witted and courageous, but it's a waste of your talent to let yourself become decadent and depraved because of a woman."

"Trust me, women will only slow down your growth. Don't look for any more women. Focus on raising your two children well, and I will give you the opportunity to get rich and provide you with strong support so that you can become a wealthy tycoon."

"Of course, I have conditions! I'll give you funds and connections, and you help me make money! I won't treat you unfairly; the more money you help me make, the more you'll get yourself. It's truly good when everyone makes money together."

What do you think?

All of this happened so suddenly. This mysterious man in black just came up to him and said he would give him money and connections.

His family was a bit poor, but he was very hardworking, and the money he earned was always clean; he would never do anything wrong.

This person in front of me seems a bit unreliable...

"Why should I believe you? Besides, I, Zhang Peng, never do anything illegal. I'm upright and honest, and I've never done anything wrong. If you want me to help you with anything crooked, forget it! I won't listen to you even if it costs me my life."

As a result, the man in black couldn't help but laugh:

"Who told you to do something illegal? Illegal things may make money, but how can that last? We're doing legitimate business!"

"Don't worry, someone will help you when the time comes. You'll soon realize how right it was to follow me."

"Here, this is your deposit, and also your settling-in allowance, to put your mind at ease."

"Pick it up and take a look. Smell the money. Does it smell good?"

At that moment, a large bundle of ten-yuan bills was casually tossed in front of Zhang Peng!

He had never seen so much money before, not even as a child. A huge bundle of ten-yuan notes! How much money could that be?

It must be at least several thousand, if not ten thousand, right?

What does several thousand yuan mean? These days, a bicycle costs only a little over a hundred yuan, and it would take many people a year to save up enough to buy one.

Especially in rural areas, many people work from the beginning to the end of the year, but after deducting food, drink and other necessities, they may not even have a hundred yuan left from the work points they earn.

Those who can actually make a surplus of one hundred yuan are considered wealthy families in rural areas...

Zhang Peng now only has fifty-six yuan left in his pocket, which is the money his family needs to get through the winter.

Fortunately, this year's harvest was bountiful, and the family still has plenty of surplus grain. In addition, with the work points and meat he earned from hunting, they should be able to get through the winter.

This was the most prosperous time Zhang Peng had ever lived. In the past, he still had to pay back money to others before the winter was over, which was a real hardship.

Suddenly, a huge bundle of money appeared. Zhang Peng felt a little short of breath. He squatted down stiffly, wanting to reach out and touch it, but he didn't dare to.

He had a vague feeling that once he took the money, he would be embarking on a path of no return.

In the end, he gritted his teeth and refused outright:

"I'm sorry, this money is of dubious origin, I can't accept it!"

“Although I, Zhang Peng, am poor, I am a man of principle. Moreover, I have two children to support, and I cannot do anything wrong. Comrade, I'm sorry, but I cannot presume to agree.”

"At the very least, you need to let me know what I'm going to do next?"

Upon hearing Zhang Peng's words, the man in black couldn't help but look at Zhang Peng with even greater respect. As expected of the talent he had chosen, Zhang Peng was not easily swayed by external factors.

Sometimes, making money is like this: you must not be blinded by immediate gains, otherwise you will only be able to see the small patch of land in front of you and will not be able to see the long term.

Zhang Peng certainly has a good eye for talent, so he should cherish this talent even more.

The man in black acted as if he knew the place well and sat down on a deck chair next to the courtyard.

He rocked back and forth comfortably, gently tapping the armrests on the recliner.

"Your yard is very nicely done. It seems you did it all yourself. That's great. You're an independent and self-reliant man, no doubt about it."

"But you need to think about it. Why can't you keep the woman you love today? What will happen to your children in the future? Do you want them to follow in your footsteps?"

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