super rich

The Chen family on New Year's Eve is naturally happy and harmonious. What's even more rare is that Zhang Zili, who has been away from home for several years, is finally willing to come back. Looking at his grandson who has taken on a new look, the old man looked at it silently for a long time before showing a little smile, " Just come back, eat first, the dishes are still hot."

Thinking about the life of the old man, when he is approaching the end of his life, his greatest wish is nothing more than the prosperity of the family and the safety and joy of his children.

So in the first few days of the first month, the old man declined most of the visits from high-ranking officials and nobles, and enjoyed the family happiness at home without any other distractions. Although it was ordinary, it was warm and peaceful.

After dinner, the old man had a sudden whim and asked Chen Guoliang and Chen Mingyuan to accompany him to play a few games of Go in turn.

Put a chessboard on the coffee table in the living room, and the nanny brings tea, and the old and young start playing chess.

The old man knocked down a chess piece, and said with a smile, "If you spend your whole life planning and counting carefully, and expect to live a smooth life, you will eventually feel a little bit like a family."

Chen Guoliang was embarrassed, nodded and said: "Dad, I understand."

The old man sighed and smiled: "It's good that you really know, but how to make a choice depends on how you judge the situation."

Seeing Chen Guoliang's cautious expression, Chen Mingyuan knew that the third uncle's performance in Jinling was not satisfactory to the old man. Those words probably reminded him not to stick to the short-term interests in front of him, but neglect the grasp of the overall context.

In all fairness, Chen Guoliang's ability is not top-notch. He can achieve today's achievements largely because of the personal relationship between the old man and He Xiangdong. According to the old man's evaluation, he is too petty in doing things, and it is difficult to achieve much in the future However, looking at the withered personnel of the second generation of the Chen family, Chen Guoliang is also the only political heir after the old man who can shoulder the responsibility for the development of the family.

Therefore, even if he is not satisfied, the old man still has to put the children on the horse and send them off as much as possible when he is dying. Even if the Chen family cannot rise immediately, at least he can retain the hope of revival and entrust it to Chen Mingyuan and other grandchildren. .

It can be said that there is a long way to go.

Seeing that the scene was a bit cold, Chen Mingyuan joked: "Grandpa, your influence on us is getting weaker and weaker. It's rare to have influence once. You should make it clear."

The old man reprimanded: "You are getting more and more cocky, sooner or later you will know the pain." Although the tone was reprimanding, there was a smile in his eyes.

Chen Guoliang sighed secretly, thinking that Ming Yuan dared to talk like that in front of the old man, and couldn't help but glance at his son Chen Mingke, who was chatting with a few cousins ​​about interesting things such as games and video games on the sofa, with a beaming look on his face. Look, if this trend develops, in the future, nine out of ten will be a dude again.

It has to be said that the old man's eyes are very poisonous. It seems that in the big family, Chen Mingyuan is the only three generations of children who can be counted on in the future.

Afterwards, the old man asked about the work of the rest of the staff, and nodded in satisfaction: "Seeing that you all know how to improve, I am satisfied."

The little aunt saw that the old man was in a good mood, so she smiled and said, "Dad, the leader of our group talked with me a few days ago, and planned to propose me as the executive vice president of China Shipping after the year." The company he works for is the branch of China's top five energy state-owned enterprises in Zhonghai.

The old man who was twisting the chess pieces frowned, without raising his eyes, he said, "Go back to him, you are not qualified."

The little aunt's face turned red with embarrassment, and the eldest aunt also echoed: "Didn't Dad tell you earlier that when you are in a state-owned enterprise, you should work steadily, keep out of the limelight, and don't engage in specialization. This is also for your own good, you know Do not?"

The little aunt didn't say anything, so she naturally didn't dare to have any opinion on the old man, but after being taught by her sister, she raised her eyebrows in dissatisfaction, and dared not say anything in front of the old man.

But the old man looked at the aunt and said, "You too, don't just teach your sister a lesson. Your car service business has been too publicized recently. You forgot what I told you, right?"

The eldest aunt stammered: "It was introduced by Secretary Cen, if you don't do it for nothing..."

"This little Cen doesn't know how to advance or retreat!" The old man's face unconsciously showed a trace of worry, and he murmured and sighed: "When the water is full, it will overflow. It is not a good thing to be too ostentatious. Don't forget, Zhongnan/Hai is already a thing of the past. People are gone."

As soon as Chen Mingyuan heard it, he knew that it was Cen Ruiwen who facilitated the business of the eldest aunt. From this, it can also be seen that since Cen Ruiwen took over Zhonghai City, the development situation of the Chen family and even the Zhonghai Department has gradually changed. The way to collect benefits is getting wider and smoother, but I don't know whether this is a blessing or a curse.

Compared with Chen Guoliang's cautiousness, Cen Ruiwen's behavior style is undoubtedly much more aggressive. There are rumors that he doesn't seem to respect the new central leadership team, but he doesn't know that this may bring him down. Thinking of the unprecedented earthquake in Zhonghai in another parallel time and space three years later, Chen Mingyuan's mind was also heavy.

Presumably, the old man at this moment has also noticed the sign of this danger. Now that he is still alive, he can still control it, but when he returns home, the consequences will be unpredictable.

It seems that I still need to find an opportunity to give my grandfather some advice, at least to prevent the family from repeating the tragedy of disintegration in the previous life.

Just as she was meditating, her aunt Ni Guangzhi suddenly said: "Mingyuan, after the new year, your virtual age will be 28. In the past, you should have a family and have children at this age. It's not your aunt nagging, you really should think about it quickly." , especially if you are still developing your career, it is better to settle these matters as soon as possible..."

As he was talking, Ni Guangzhi suddenly noticed that the atmosphere was even more weird. The faces of the two aunts and Yang Xiuning were indescribably weird. Chen Guoliang also frowned and reprimanded: "Take care of Ming Ke. That's enough, don't eat carrots and worry about it!"

It seemed that Ni Guangzhi didn't know about Chen Mingyuan's marriage, and it almost became a taboo in the family, and he flattened his mouth inexplicably aggrieved.

The old man sighed, waved his hands and said, "After drinking tea, go about your own business."

Everyone was busy drinking tea, the old man didn't want to talk anymore, so he indirectly ordered to evict the guests.

The little aunt was full of complaints and sulking, so she couldn't sit still and said goodbye, and Chen Mingyuan got up to send them out.

After leaving the living room, my sister-in-law was still brooding over the old man's decision, and complained: "Dad's prejudice may be too deep, and I didn't pay bribes to buy an official to go up. I have been working hard in the company for so many years. How can I be promoted?" Can the job cause trouble for the family?"

The little uncle Xia Sihai hurriedly said a few words of relief, "We'll talk about it when we get home, Dad is still resting inside." Then he turned his head and smiled at Chen Mingyuan, hoping that he would not spread the word.

Chen Mingyuan said slowly: "Sister-in-law, in fact, grandpa must have thought more comprehensively than us. We can do whatever grandpa wants us to do, and we will never suffer."

The little aunt moved her lips, and said helplessly: "It is true to say so, but compare your heart with your heart, Mingyuan, have you ever thought about our feelings? This has happened several times. Back then, your uncle was only promoted to a customs inspector. I was suppressed by the old man for a few years!"

Chen Mingyuan was silent for a while, and said, "Sister-in-law, do you think you and uncle would have risen so fast without the relationship with grandpa?"

The sister-in-law froze, speechless.

Chen Mingyuan persuaded: "Let's do this, things should be done according to grandpa's orders first, but I will find an opportunity to talk to grandpa, sister-in-law, the family does not speak two different languages, grandpa has reached this age, and he can still harm us No?"

The little girl nodded a little ashamedly.

Xia Sihai laughed and said: "Then I will trouble you, Mingyuan."

Chen Mingyuan waved his hand and asked again: "Uncle, are you doing well at Yongcheng Customs?"

Xia Sihai became more happy, and said: "It's not bad, but it's very busy. Now the throughput of the port is increasing year by year, and the manpower allocation can't keep up for a while."

Chen Mingyuan smiled and said, "It's better to be busy, maybe in two years, your level will surpass that of little aunt."

"It's just him? Let's talk about getting a deputy at the bureau level first!" The little aunt said angrily, but she was very grateful in her heart. Naturally, she was honored that her husband could be promoted to a noble. Looking at this nephew, he is The more you look at it, the more pleasing to the eye, and said with a smile: "Ming Yuan, I watched you grow up, not to mention, you are becoming more and more promising and sensible... Every time I come here now, when I mention you, the old man laughs. Yes, very satisfied, even Chairman He said that our Chen family has a successor..."

Listening to the flattery, Chen Mingyuan secretly laughed. Although it is a family, there is always a bit of snobbery. With the shrewd temperament of the little aunt, it is natural that the big family will fall into the big plan of future development. In my own hands, seeing that my voice in front of the old man is getting more and more important, I must want to save some sympathy so that I can 'please' the old man in the future.

After sending off the sister-in-law's family, Yang Xiuning stood behind him at some point, and said with a wry smile, "Why do you take such a thankless job?"

Chen Mingyuan laughed it off: "It doesn't matter if it's a one-sentence matter... Besides, the benefits can't just flow to me. What should be shared, we should get a little bit of it, otherwise the hearts of those who have been lifted up so hard will be scattered again."

Yang Xiuning nodded approvingly. The family affection of princes and nobles wants to maintain balance and unity. Everything must be balanced. Seeing his son going back to the living room, he suddenly stopped him and said in a low voice: "Ming Yuan, what your aunt said just now , don't take it to heart."

Chen Mingyuan smiled and shook his head.

Yang Xiuning hesitated for a moment, and said earnestly: "However... what she said is indeed true. You are not young, and it is an unavoidable problem to walk in the officialdom. In addition, the old man's physical condition... he is very I hope to see you get married and start a business within a year or two, this is the only concern he has left."

"Mingyuan, mom knows that you will be unhappy if you are urging you on these things now, but you have to remember that you represent not only yourself, but you should let go of some things, it's good for everyone."

Chen Mingyuan patted his mother on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, I know what I know." He sighed silently, it was really hard for the third uncle, aunt and the others to sing the double reed together.