Jagged city

Jagged City - Chapter 250 Happy New Year

Old man Lin Zhennan opened the sandalwood box, and the ancient hall was immediately filled with rays of light, and the location of the box was bright and glazed, very dazzling. └@ ┘ These descendants of the Lin family stretched their necks and watched in disbelief.

"You all come and have a look, feast your eyes. There will be no chance next time." The old man also had an envious expression in his eyes. Everyone came closer to look at it, and found it a little unbelievable. The sandalwood box visited a pair of rings. Hollow objects, like gold but not gold, are only golden in themselves, but why the colorful light is reflected on the outside is a bit unimaginable.

"Grandpa, what is this stuff?" The girl from Lin Tao's second uncle's family couldn't help asking.

The old man snorted and said, "This is the unicorn armguard that has been passed down for thousands of years, and it is an ancestral treasure."

Second Uncle Lin Tao looked at it and said, "I don't see anything famous, but it should be an antique."

"You know what a fart. Come to Zhenwu, daughter-in-law, and bring this heirloom with you." After scolding his son, the old man immediately turned gentle and looked at Lin Tao and Xiao Xiao.Lin Tao's second uncle said in his heart that this kind of expression seems to be the case only when Zhenwu's nephew is here, and it is common for him to scold himself.

Xiao Xiaoxin said, modern people, who can wear one for nothing? Although it is a bit beautiful, this is not ancient times, and they still wear armor and the like.

Lin Tao said: "Grandpa, this is a family heirloom of the Lin family. I think it should be enshrined all the time. It is useless for me to carry it!"

"No, this is the long-cherished wish of our ancestors. You and your granddaughter-in-law must take it with you, and you will make an appearance in front of the whole family tonight." The old man's expression became a little serious.

The second uncle next to him groaned twice, which meant to remind Lin Tao that it is better not to disobey the old man's wishes. In the Lin family, the old man's words are imperial edicts.

"How do you wear this Qilin wristband? It seems a bit narrow?" Lin Tao said looking at the wristband in the box.

"You two come here." After the old man finished speaking, he and the old woman each picked up a wrist guard, and asked Lin Tao and Xiao Xiao to stretch out their left and right wrists. This thing is divided into men's left and women's right.

On a small protrusion, the two old men pressed the ring-shaped thing apart from the middle, and put it on the arms of the two, then pressed it again, and closed it without a sound. The seams are so tight that you can't see where the butt joints are.The two turned their arms and found that they were actually close to the Wanzi, but there was no sense of pressure at all. They only felt a cold breath starting from the wrists and moving to the whole body, which was very comfortable.Another surprising thing is that the glazed color has disappeared, but there is such a hollowed-out wristband on the wrist, which is carved with delicate and complicated patterns. When you blink your eyes, it seems that these patterns are flowing .It looks very beautiful as an ornament, but it always feels a bit nondescript or trendy and stunning when worn on modern people. In short, it is not suitable for ordinary people to wear. By the way, it is more suitable if it is worn by the above stars or hippies. .

Lin Tao couldn't help but said: "Grandpa, show it tonight, let's keep this wristband—"

Before Li Lintao could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the old man again, who said, "This wristband will be kept by the two of you from now on, and it will be kept close to you. to take it off."

"What? Take it with you all day long?" Lin Tao was a little surprised.Lin Tao's expression made everyone laugh, but no one dared to speak out, and the corners of their mouths rose slightly, secretly laughing.

"Well, this is the ancestral precept that must not be violated, otherwise disasters will follow. Don't do it, don't do it!" the old man said seriously.Lin Tao and Xiao Xiao looked at each other and nodded helplessly, thinking that it would be fine to lock it in the safe at home, and I'm not an actor, what's the matter with me, a government cadre, carrying this thing all day long?But Xiao Xiao would look pretty good if she wore clothes with bare arms.This thing is said to be a unicorn arm, but there is no unicorn pattern, but those complicated patterns. I really don't know how the ancient people carved it, it is really level.

The old man put the box back and said, "Second daughter-in-law, make some porridge. Let's eat some first. Tonight is the dinner after worshiping the ancestors. The dishes are very rich. Let's have some porridge as an appetizer."

"Dad, Zhenwu and I brought back a lot of new year's goods, I'll send someone over." Lin Zhiyuan had no choice but to call Zhenwu along with the old man at this moment, for fear that the old man would be stubborn and be unreasonable with the old man. The final loser is still he.

The old man snorted, and then said to everyone: "It's okay, let's go to the restaurant for dinner. By the way, old woman, arrange for them to stay here."

After Lin Zhiyuan and Lin Tao brought the new year's goods into the wooden building, they used this time to visit the homes of the second and third grandfathers to pay New Year's greetings. Each family sent eight boxes of Moutai, a few abalone fins, wild ginseng and the like, all of which were high-grade nutrition. Lin Zhiyuan bought more than 200 million new year's goods alone.Not only is it returning home with good clothes, but also throwing a lot of money.

Lin Zhiyuan learned from his second uncle that the Lin family is not completely closed, and also has a family business. Over the years, the Lin family has produced many talents, as well as doctors who have studied abroad and international businessmen.Maolin Group Co., Ltd., a well-known domestic group, is an enterprise of this big family. It is fully modernized and managed. The clan owns 50.00% of the shares. If not, the Lin family's huge expenses would have been deeply in debt.The person in charge of the Maolin Group is Lin Zhiyuan's seventh uncle's son and Lin Zhiyuan's cousin.Only seen it as a kid.Today, he was not far behind Lin Zhiyuan when he worshiped his ancestors. He knew Lin Zhiyuan, but Lin Zhiyuan didn't know him.Hearing what the second uncle said, Lin Zhiyuan suddenly realized.In addition to the cost of maintaining the ancestral hall, the large annual bonus of the Lin family clan is the tuition fee, and the living expenses of the elderly over 2000 are 300 yuan per month.Major diseases will be treated with money from the clan.The money is in the hands of Lin Zhennan and the eight elders of the sect, and these nine people have to decide on large expenses together, just like preparing for the banquet tonight, it needs at least about 1000 million.In addition, most of the members of the Lin family are self-reliant, and each has their own means of making a living.There were dozens of people who went to the Maolin Group, all of whom were the elites of the Lin family.On the whole, the Lin family, a large family of more than [-] people, is a very wealthy family.The reason why this ancient family can be maintained, apart from tradition, the influence of economic interests is also very important.

Lin Zhiyuan knew that his family was rich when he was a child, but he was far less shocked than he is now. Maolin Group is one of the top 3000 enterprises in China, with an estimated total asset value of more than [-] billion.Lin Zhiyuan suddenly laughed after thinking about it. The Junlian Group he is in charge of now believes that with his own ability, it will surpass Maolin in less than ten years. This is the group of himself and his son. Junlian was founded by his son and daughter-in-law.

The second uncle and the third uncle have been very kind to Lin Zhiyuan since he was a child, and Lin Zhiyuan is the traditional eldest son and grandson of the Lin family, so they are treated differently. Kowtow to salute.This half-day experience is enough for Zhu Yueting to remember for a lifetime.Zhu Yueting remembered that she didn't seem to kowtow to her grandparents or parents since she was a child. During the Chinese New Year, she didn't even salute except greetings. In this paradise-like town, Zhu Yueting felt the education of Chinese etiquette.Think about whether you should kowtow to your parents after you go back, and whether it will frighten your parents.

At this time, a young man and woman who looked like college students walked into the house.Uncle Lin Zhiyuan smiled and said: "This is the youngest of Zhiping's family. He graduated from university this year and brought his girlfriend home for the first time. Come to Xiaotong to kowtow to your uncle and aunt."

"Happy New Year, grandpa and aunt. My nephew kowtowed to the elder." The boy deliberately emphasized the word "er" and then saw Zhu Yueting kneel down with his reluctant girlfriend.Lin Tao stood aside and thought this kid was interesting.

"Okay, one knock is enough." In fact, Lin Zhiyuan pulled the two of them up before their heads touched the ground.

But the kid didn't get up and stretched out his hand.Looking at Lin Zhiyuan and Zhu Yueting.

Seeing that the two were puzzled, Xiao Xiao couldn't help laughing.

"Dad, Mom, you haven't given me a red envelope yet?"

"This fucking boy is just naughty, so he won't get up yet." The second uncle scolded with a smile.

Lin Zhiyuan laughed heartily, very carefree.Lin Zhiyuan prepared a lot of red envelopes, and he just forgot about it for a while.

Zhu Yueting was called auntie, she shyly took out a red New Year's gift bag from her bag, handed it to the two of them and said, "Second Uncle, this is also the first time a new daughter-in-law has entered the house, give Zhiyuan and me New Year's greetings, we will give double New Year's money."

"Thank you uncle, auntie, my daughter-in-law will take it." The kid stood up with a smile, and stuffed the red envelope into the girl's hand. The girl blushed immediately and couldn't help kicking the kid.

Lin Xiaotong pulled his girlfriend and said with a smile: "Don't tell me, I haven't greeted my eldest brother and sister-in-law yet!"

Lin Tao smiled and said, "You don't have to kowtow to me, just salute me."

"Happy New Year, brother and sister-in-law, I wish you all the best of luck—oh, more sons." Seeing Xiao Xiao hugging the two, Lin Xiaotong hurriedly changed his words, then pulled his girlfriend and bowed.

"Little brother is very talkative, is he majoring in journalism?" Xiao Xiao smiled.

"Wow, my sister-in-law is not only beautiful, she is also very smart. She is so discerning. My younger brother is about to apply for the announcer exam! My eldest brother is a general in Beijing. Can you give me a back door or something?"

Xiao Xiao has a good impression of this mischievous big boy and younger brother.He couldn't help joking and said: "Your elder brother and I don't work in the capital, but in the desolate northwest. Some villages are short of brigade broadcasters. Are you going?"

"Brother is a major general, why would he go to the countryside? Sister-in-law is fooling me—could it be—brother is in a secret military base."

Lin Tao laughed and said, "How can there be so many secret military bases? I work in Xiliang City in the northwest."

The second uncle was not very clear about Lin Tao's affairs, so he couldn't help asking in surprise: "Aren't you an instructor in Beijing?"

Xin said, this Zhiyuan family is not going to fool us, it is a big oolong, the Lin family will become the laughing stock of Baishi Town.

Lin Zhiyuan saw the doubts of the second uncle, and explained with a smile: "Xiao Tao is a major general, and an instructor is a part-time job. He is now the mayor of Xiliang City."

"Wow, it's actually the mayor!" Xiao Tong's girlfriend, who hadn't said anything, suddenly exclaimed, then covered her mouth with a blushing face, and lowered her head in embarrassment.

Lin Xiaotong swallowed and said, "If you weren't my brother, I would have doubted that you were a liar. This is a general, an instructor, and the mayor. You have several jobs!"

Lin Zhiping scolded: "Don't be silly, why don't you play it safe, you are like a monkey riding a camel like this, and you are quite a host of CCTV. I think acting is not bad."

What Lin Zhiping said made Xiao Xiao and Lin Xiaotong's girlfriends laugh. Zhu Yueting is an elder, so she gritted her teeth and restrained herself.

"Dad, is there anyone who hurt your son so much, scared Yue Ling away, do you still want to hug your grandson? Even my grandpa will never let you go." Lin Xiaotong said with a sullen face.

Zhu Yueting couldn't help it anymore, she burst out laughing.That Yueling's little face seemed to be dripping blood, she gave Lin Xiaotong a fist, turned around and ran away in embarrassment.

"Oh, my wife ran away. Grandpa, you can't let my dad go!" Lin Xiaotong also chased him out.

Loud laughter came from the second uncle's house.

Lin Zhiping scratched his head, and said to Lin Zhiyuan: "I don't know who this bastard looks like. He has been mischievous since he was a child, and he has no shape at all when he grows up."

The second uncle twirled his beard and his back hurt from laughing. He managed to relieve himself, took a sip of tea and said, "This kid is our family's happy fruit. Once he comes back, our family will have nothing to worry about. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Xiaotong is so smart, it shouldn't be difficult to find a job to support his family."

Lin Tao and Xiao Xiao were also very happy to be teased.Lin Tao said: "Work is not a problem. Whether you go to a government department as a civil servant or do business, it's a trivial matter. The key is the job that Xiaotong is interested in."

Lin Zhiyuan also said: "Yes, if you want to become a civil servant, you can solve it with Xiaotao's ability. If you want to start a business by yourself, I will give you the capital. I think this kid's quick mind is a good material."

Lin Zhiping said: "I don't think he is expected to be a civil servant. I would prefer him to go into business, but it's not possible now. He needs to practice for a few years and hone his skills. Big brother's company is not small, why don't we let Xiaotong go to your company to hone his skills?" Practice and hone?"

Lin Zhiyuan smiled and said, "As Xiaotao said, it doesn't matter where you go depending on Xiaotong's own interests."

Lin Zhiyuan's return to his hometown is not a big deal at the moment, and it is indeed a trivial matter to arrange for a college graduate like Lin Xiaotong.The second uncle's family was very happy to hear Lin Zhiyuan's guarantee, saying that they would discuss it and give Lin Zhiyuan a letter tomorrow.