From the first day of the Lunar New Year to the third day, Chen Zhaojun's family of three frequently visited their relatives. During this period of time, they were really bored and busy.
What was boring was that Chen Hansheng didn't need to do anything when visiting relatives. Chen Zhaojun and Liang Meijuan took over all the greetings and social activities.
Many elders in the countryside only regarded Chen Hansheng as a college student, and they would even ask him embarrassing questions such as his final exam results.
What was busy was that these were social interactions that couldn't be avoided, so he had to brace himself to deal with it.
Therefore, Chen Hansheng could only hold a cup of hot tea and eat melon seeds every time, stupidly listening to a group of people bragging.
However, some relatives were really bad. They clearly knew that Chen Hansheng was now "bankrupt", but they would still deliberately mention the influence of the Rocket 101 when it was glorious.
For example, if the Rocket 101 didn't collapse, it would probably be able to catch up with the postal service.
Or, if the Rocket 101 was still around, Hansheng should be very rich, at least a few million yuan in property.
Moreover, at that time, if the Rocket 101 took measures such as reducing the number of employees and reducing the number of employees, it might still be able to recover. It was really a pity.
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Generally, during family gatherings, this kind of people would always appear. On the surface, they seemed to be very concerned, and even their tone was very warm, but their words were like soft knives, stabbing into one's heart.
These people were generally middle-aged men above 45 years old. They had some achievements in their careers and had a little influence in their relatives' group. Their social status also increased the rationality of their words.
In fact, all of them were useless after the fact. Their more common "famous words" were:
"You shouldn't go to XXX University, you should go to XXX University. You can't find a job now, right?"
The person in question was about to graduate from university, and now, he came over to say this kind of words. On one hand, it was useless, but on the other hand, it was the most disgusting thing.
If they really wanted to care, then they should help to find a job.
Chen Hansheng had an uncle with the surname Peng who was like this. He worked in Harbor City's Science, Technology and Culture Bureau, and was also a deputy investigator. He enjoyed the treatment of a deputy director, which was already considered good in the countryside.
Chen Zhaojun was half a rank lower than him, but Old Chen had some real power. A deputy investigator was essentially a senior clerk, especially for someone like Uncle Peng who was nearing retirement.
When Chen Hansheng went bankrupt, Uncle Peng did not even give him a phone call, let alone financial support. Now that several months had passed and everything was settled, he pretended to put forward constructive suggestions.
Chen Hansheng did not have much contact with him in the past. After all, he was a young university student. Not many people could recognize all the elders. If he stayed in the big city after graduation, some distant relatives would be directly cut off.
At first, Chen Hansheng was stabbed with a soft knife, but he didn't take it seriously. Later, he found that Uncle Peng often compared him with other people, intentionally or unintentionally. Chen Hansheng began to curse in his heart.
He ran to ask Empress Dowager Liang, "What kind of background does this idiot have? Father didn't offend him, so why did he not let me go?"
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
Liang Meijuan scolded softly, "He's an elder after all. That's how he is."
Next, Liang Meijuan introduced Uncle Peng's family situation.
Uncle Peng had a special characteristic. He got divorced a few years ago. Seeing Chen Hansheng secretly nodding, Liang Meijuan sternly warned, "Don't lower yourself to his level. Don't throw a tantrum. You still have so many relatives."
Uncle Peng and the others were called "bad people" because once Chen Hansheng flipped the table and got angry, they would not quarrel. Instead, they would smile "tolerantly." It was as if Chen Hansheng did not know what was good for him and did not listen to others' advice.
This was really disgusting behavior, but everyone seemed to have this kind of elder around them.
"Mom, look at what you're saying."
Chen Hansheng smiled and hugged Liang Meijuan's shoulder "coquettishly". "My temper is like my dad's. He's a good person, elegant and easy-going. He's a gentleman."
"Tsk."
Liang Meijuan snorted coldly. Sometimes, she really despised and loved her son.
Chen Hansheng was more carefree than the average college boy. Wang Zibo's mother, Lu Yuzhen, often complained that she and Wang Zibo were too distant.
They did not interact much. Even when walking on the street, Wang Zibo could not bear to stay close to her. He always deliberately kept a certain distance.
Of course, this was not unfilial. If she bought something, Wang Zibo would take the initiative to grab it and carry it.
Chen Hansheng was very natural. He laughed and got close to his mother. His weakness was that he was too bold. No one could really control him.
"I only have one son. Otherwise, I would have ignored you long ago!"
Liang Meijuan touched the back of Chen Hansheng's hand and found that his body temperature was not low. She then stood up and went to the kitchen to help cook.
Chen Hansheng was a god. In the winter, he only wore two layers of clothes. When he went out, he would rather be scolded badly by Liang Meijuan than wear an extra layer.
Not long after, when Chen Hansheng was watching others play cards, Uncle Peng came again.
"Hansheng, what are you going to do next year?"
Uncle Peng patted his beer belly and sighed. "It's not easy for college students to find a satisfactory job. I have a colleague whose child is studying at Jianye Agricultural University. Although this school is not very good, it's still better than your school of finance."
"Now, guess what?"
Uncle Peng curled his lips. "He's still at home waiting for a job."
Chen Hansheng smiled. This son of a b * tch. He clearly wanted to say that the university of finance was not good, but he still beat around the bush.
He did not know how he had offended him, but the reason was not important. Who knows, it might involve the boring disputes of the previous generation.
Uncle Peng saw Chen Hansheng's cheeky smile. His eyes moved and he continued to persuade him gently. "So, I suggest you start your own business. But this time, you have to find the right direction. Don't go bankrupt again."
Uncle Peng's words were very logical. It sounded as if he was concerned about Chen Hansheng.
Even the other relatives who played poker joined in. They were probably praising Uncle Peng for being right and that Chen Hansheng had to listen to him.
Chen Hansheng smiled and was not angry. He politely took out a cigarette and handed it to Uncle Peng. "If I go bankrupt, then I go bankrupt. It just means that I have no fate with the express delivery industry. I can't be like Uncle Peng."
"Hey, that's nothing."
Uncle Peng nodded politely.
"If I can't find a job in the future, then I'll take the civil service exam. It's easy to find a wife anyway."
After living for so long, who hadn't done a few foolish things? Therefore, Chen Hansheng deliberately talked about it. "Among the civil servants I know, they seem to be all divorced couples. Their stable love is enviable."
Hearing that, Uncle Peng's face changed as expected. The other relatives thought that Chen Hansheng did not know, so they kindly reminded him. "Uncle Peng and your aunt divorced a few years ago. Their relationship was bad."
"Really?"
Chen Hansheng was surprised. "Aunt Peng is so silly."
"I think so."
Chen Hansheng imitated the sentence pattern of "after the horse's back". "If you didn't get divorced, you would look younger than you are now."
"It's all in the past. There's no need to mention it again."
Uncle Peng waved his hand awkwardly and turned to walk away.
"Uncle Peng, I suggest you find another one."
Chen Hansheng followed him closely. "My parents also have divorced aunts. I suggest you find another one. But this time, you have to find the right direction. Don't get divorced again. Uncle Peng, do you need to go to the washroom? Please wait for me. I need to go to the washroom too."
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(There will be another chapter at 11: 30 pm tonight.)
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