It was the first day of the new year.
In the Gold Water District, there was a villa area called Hundred Birds Villa. It was built on the mountainside of a lush green mountain.
It was close to the seaside. The scenery was beautiful, the environment was quiet, and the air was fresh. It was very suitable for retirement.
On the mountainside, there was an antique villa surrounded by a wall. There were a few fruit trees and two vegetable plots.
"Dad, Mom, we're here to wish you a happy new year."
"Grandpa, Grandma, Happy New Year. I wish you good health and longevity!"
Chen Jin's family bowed in front of the elders and gave them their New Year's gifts and blessings.
"Good, good!"
Grandpa and grandma sat in the middle of the hall. They wore bright red Tang suits and accepted the gifts and blessings from their grandchildren. They laughed heartily, their faces glowing.
Then, they took out red packets from their sleeves and stuffed them into their grandchildren's hands.
Chen Jin also received a thick red packet.
His grandfather, He Chang Hou, had a kind and amiable expression on his face. He smiled and asked him, "Jin 'er, when are you getting married? I'm still waiting for my great-grandson. "
Chen Jin scratched his head and said, "Grandpa, it's still early … no rush, no rush."
Mom came out from the side and patted her chest. "Dad, don't worry. I promise I'll find a partner this year, get married next year, and the year after that, I'll definitely let you have your great-grandson!"
The old man was overjoyed. He clapped his hands and laughed. "Good, good, I've been waiting for this good news!"
Chen Jin looked at his mom helplessly.
"Jin, come to Grandma's place. Let me take a good look at you."
Grandma really liked Chen Jin, her eldest grandson. She held his hand and asked him a lot of questions. How was work? Chen Jin used his sweet-talking skills to make Grandma smile until her eyes narrowed into slits.
After a while.
The cars of the three uncles drove into the villa's courtyard.
They were the first uncle, He Guo Qiang, the second uncle, He Guo Fu, and the third uncle, He Guo Chang … They expressed their grandfather's ardent expectations for the country.
His eldest uncle was 48 years old and was developing his career within the system. He was the district head of a district in Su Hong City. His rank was not high and had not reached the level of the deputy mayor of Shang Hai City, which his grandfather had once reached. Moreover, he was almost 50 years old and did not have any outstanding achievements in the political arena, nor did he have any connections that he could rely on. Therefore, even if he was outstanding and responsible, he would probably stop here and work until he retired.
Regarding this, First Uncle was definitely unwilling and extremely anxious. His hair fell out in handfuls, and he was already severely bald. However, this still didn't solve the problem.
Second Uncle was 46 years old. He worked hard in the business world and built an advertising company that was worth billions. Among the three uncles, he was the one who developed the best and was the most successful. He could be called a famous "successful person" and was the pride of the He family.
As for his 44-year-old third uncle, He Guochang … He had nothing to say. As the youngest son that his grandmother doted on the most, what could he possibly amount to?
The last person to arrive was his youngest aunt, He Jia. She drove a Porsche 911, wore sunglasses, and was dressed fashionably. She looked similar to his mother, He Hi, but was much more exquisite and beautiful.
His youngest aunt was 42 years old. When she was young, she was a straight-A student. She excelled in all aspects. She had studied abroad for many years. Her education, conversational skills, and knowledge were far superior to that of an average person.
She had a rich love life experience. She had been married three times, and all of them were divorced due to incompatible personalities. She had a son and a daughter. The son went to her ex-husband, and she had an 18-year-old daughter by her side.
In addition, his youngest aunt was the wealthiest person in the He family. Through three divorce cases, she had fought for nearly five billion dollars in assets for herself. Then, she invested in the hot real estate industry and bought a large number of properties. Her current net worth might have exceeded ten billion dollars.
Even when Second Uncle started his company, he had borrowed most of the money from his youngest aunt. He had borrowed tens of millions in one go … and that was ten years ago!
Therefore, in the He family, even though his youngest aunt was the youngest, her words carried as much weight as her eldest sister, He Hi.
Some topics and situations were based on his youngest aunt's thoughts … for example, the education of children.
Seeing that his youngest aunt had arrived.
Everyone in the He family went out to welcome her.
"Jia Jia, you're finally back."
"Youngest aunt, youngest aunt!" The younger children gathered around and received the large red packets from He Jia. They cheered excitedly.
"It's good that you're back. Family reunion is the most important thing throughout the year."
Other than First Uncle, who was slightly displeased, the others did not mind his youngest aunt's late arrival.
…
On the sumptuous dining table.
Everyone in the He family toasted each other and smiled happily. The atmosphere was festive and warm.
After three rounds of drinks.
Talking about the education of the next generation, his youngest aunt's crisp and high-pitched voice rang out habitually.
"The education of our next generation must be elite and aristocratic. We must not lose at the starting line!
"Like my daughter, Lingling. This year, she was admitted to the best Harvard University in M Nation. She can speak six foreign languages! She's a grade 10 in piano, a grade 8 in dance, and won an international award in an art competition. She entered the Mensa Club that only a handful of geniuses can enter … Every year, we spend seventy to eighty million in membership fees to allow her to enter international celebrity venues … "As He Jia spoke, her daughter, He Xiaoling, sat quietly with a tranquil expression, drawing praise from everyone.
"I spend all my time on Lingling's education every day. I hope that she will be more outstanding and successful than me!"
"Dad, Mom, Big Sis, Big Brother, do you know why our family can't develop? Why can't we squeeze into the upper-class circle of Shang Hai?
Education, it's all about education! You don't pay much attention to the education of the next generation.
Dad, Mom, look at Third Brother. I don't even know what he's doing now. He's always calling me to borrow money.
"And Big Sister, your happy education is killing your son! Look at Chen Jin. He's such a sensible child. Yet, he graduated from an ordinary high school and university. His job is an ordinary civil servant. He only earns a few thousand dollars a month. What's the use of that … "
His youngest aunt's words were also directed at He Li out of habit. She brought up Chen Jin as a negative example of the failure of education.
In the past, He Li's face would be as black as a wok. She would have to nod and admit it.
But today …
"Little Sis, I don't agree with your theories. My son will be successful without elite education!"
Contrary to her usual behavior, He Hi lifted her chin and retorted.
“？？？！”
He Jia was stunned.
He Li gave Chen Jin a look and said, "Son, bring the robot you invented here. Let Auntie and Uncle see what you've made." Chen Jin nodded.
"Okay!"
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