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To use a word from later generations to describe it, it is social bull cross syndrome.

Zhou Zhigang went to find Zhou Rong again and asked Zhou Rong and Feng Huacheng to go to the provincial compound to find Zhou Bingyi, and then take Zhou Bingyi to Jishantang.

Zhou Rong and Feng Huacheng naturally had no objections, especially Feng Huacheng, who was very excited. He thought that if he went to Zhou Bingyi and Hao Dongmei, he might have a chance to meet Hao Gaoguan.

Although he was a great poet, he was really nothing in the eyes of those people, let alone someone as powerful as Hao.

If there is a chance to get closer to senior official Hao, it may be a way out for him.

If Zhou Chen knew about his thoughts, he would definitely laugh to death. This guy might have been infected by Zhou Rong's innocence.

Zhou Chen brought his family, young and old, to Jishan Hall. Shao Jingwen, who had been prepared, immediately led them into the private room.

Zhou Chen and others were sitting in the restaurant waiting, while Zhou Zhigang walked aside and started chatting with Shao Jingwen, occasionally bursting into laughter and looking like they were having a very happy chat.

Near noon, Zhou Rong finally arrived with Zhou Bingyi and Hao Dongmei.

As soon as Zhou Bingyi and Hao Dongmei walked into the private room, they greeted Zhou Zhigang and Li Suhua happily, especially Zhou Bingyi, saying all kinds of nice things.

Zhou Chen was indifferent to the arrival of Zhou Bingyi and Hao Dongmei and sat there motionless. However, Zheng Juan politely called him "Brother and Sister-in-law".

Although Zhou Bingyi and Hao Dongmei were very dissatisfied with Zhou Chen, they did not vent their anger on Zheng Juan. They both knew what kind of person Zheng Juan was and responded enthusiastically.

The three children also greeted Zhou Bingyi and Hao Dongmei separately, but there were differences.

The youngest Congcong shouted happily, but Feng Yue and Zhou Rui were a little hesitant, especially Zhou Rui.

Both of them were already in the third grade and would soon be ten years old. They knew things a long time ago. Although they did not know what was going on between Zhou Chen and Zhou Bingyi, they could see that their father and uncle seemed to have had a conflict with Zhou Bingyi.

Children's minds are relatively simple, they care more about Zhou Chen, so they didn't dare to get close to Zhou Bingyi and Hao Dongmei, they just called out politely.

Zhou Bingyi was fine, but Hao Dongmei was very sad when she saw that Zhou Rui didn't approach her or get close to her.

Among the three children of the Zhou family, Zhou Rui was the first one she came into contact with, and she liked Zhou Rui the most. At the beginning, she even thought that it would be great if Zhou Rui was her son, so she loved Zhou Rui very much in the past few years.

But after what happened three years ago, she hadn't seen Zhou Rui for a long time. Now when she saw that Zhou Rui was not as close to her as they were when they were children, but instead was particularly distant, she naturally felt bad.

During this meal, Zhou Chen basically didn't say anything, just watched Zhou Bingyi perform.

Zhou Bingyi acted like a filial son. He showed off his filial piety to his parents in various ways at the dinner table, saying that he felt sorry for them and that he couldn't be around to show his filial piety to them.

Zhou Chen was really disdainful of this. He had long realized that his elder brother was really a big talker. His filial piety was all in words, but no actual actions could be seen. In this respect, he was somewhat similar to Su Mingzhe in All Is Well.

Zhou Chen also thought maliciously that if Zhou Zhigang and Li Suhua were high-ranking officials like Hao Gaoguan, this big brother's attitude would probably be different.

It's not that he is judging others by his own standards, but looking at what Zhou Bingyi has done over the years, it's really hard to blame him for thinking this way.

During this time, Zhou Bingyi suddenly said, "Dad, Mom, in a little over a year, I will graduate, and then I may return to Jichun to work."

"Good, this is good."

Zhou Zhigang was very happy to hear this. Working in Jichun and with the care of his father-in-law, Hao Gaoguan, he felt that his eldest son's future would definitely be bright.

Zhou Bingyi added: "Dad, this is what I think. In a few years, you will retire, and then you will all return to Jichun, and I will take care of you in your old age."

As soon as these words were spoken, the room suddenly became quiet. Only the three children were eating and drinking there. The rest of the people all stopped what they were doing and looked at Zhou Bingyi in astonishment.

Even Hao Dongmei, who was next to Zhou Bingyi, felt the same way, because Zhou Bingyi had not mentioned this matter to her before he came.

Li Suhua was a little bit surprised and asked stutteringly: "Bingyi, what did you just say?"

Zhou Bingyi said softly, "I say, it's not easy for you and dad to raise us siblings. When I start working and make money, it will be time for me to fulfill my filial duty. By then, I will take care of you in your old age, and we can see each other every day."

Li Suhua pursed her lips, not knowing how to answer. Zhou Zhigang even restrained the joy on his face and silently took out a cigarette.

Zhou Rong looked at her eldest brother Zhou Bingyi in disbelief. She was not happy, but rather a little resentful as to why her eldest brother did not tell her but brought it up suddenly.

What do you mean by raising them as siblings is not easy? This involves her as well. If she doesn't show any expression, wouldn't it seem like she is unfilial?

Li Suhua has lived with Zhou Chen for more than ten years, and has spent the New Year with Zhou Chen in recent years.

In Zhou Rong's opinion, it is very obvious that her parents will definitely live with her younger brother Zhou Chen in the future, and Zhou Chen does intend to provide for them in their old age.

She disliked Zhou Chen and felt that Zhou Chen did not take her, his sister, seriously and was trying to steal her daughter.

But she had to admit that her parents and daughter were definitely living a good life with Zhou Chen, at least many times better than the life she and Feng Huacheng were living.

She was jealous in her heart, but she also accepted that it was the best choice for her parents to be taken care of by Zhou Chen in their old age.

Following Zhou Chen, she doesn't have to wait on him every day, nor does she have to pay him anything. She can go and see him anytime she wants.

In the past, she thought that her eldest brother Zhou Bingyi should have the same idea as her, that having a younger brother to support the two elders would save both worry and effort.

But Zhou Bingyi suddenly proposed that he would provide for his parents in their old age. So did she also have to participate in their old age care?

Zhou Chen, on the other hand, had a half-smile on his face; he saw through some of Zhou Bingyi's plans.

Not to mention the issue of taking care of the two elders in their old age, Zhou Bingyi's decision was probably related to him.

Hao Dongmei put her hands under the table and pulled Zhou Bingyi's clothes.

She had no objection to respecting one's parents-in-law, but after what happened three years ago, she was somewhat dissatisfied.

She felt that Zhou Chen had hurt her parents. Even if Zhou Chen did not come to apologize, her parents-in-law should not be unreasonable and should at least give an explanation.

But in the end, the parents-in-law never showed up and still lived with Zhou Chen, let alone scolded him.

People are like this. When it comes to their own parents, even if they are their husband's parents, they will complain. After all, no matter how close the parents-in-law are, can they still be compared to their biological parents?

So when she heard that Zhou Bingyi actually wanted to be responsible for the elderly care of her parents-in-law, she felt somewhat dissatisfied. She already had her own parents to take care of, so how could she have the energy to take care of her parents-in-law?

Even if her parents are taking care of them in their old age, she doesn't have to do much, as there is a nanny at home. But if she has to serve her parents-in-law, it certainly won't be that easy.

In short, what she thought in her mind was that it was no problem to take care of the child for ten days or half a month, but she would not accept taking care of the child until he or she was old.

Zhou Bingyi looked a little embarrassed when he saw his parents didn't say anything.

"Dad, Mom?"

Zhou Zhigang was silent for a while. He understood his wife's thoughts and knew that he was the only one who could speak on this matter.

"Bingyi, I know you are filial, but your mother and I are not old enough to need care, and I haven't retired yet. Even if I retire, your mother and I don't need care. Just take care of your own things and don't worry about us."

Zhou Bingyi's face was gloomy. "Dad, you don't need anyone to take care of you, but if you're at home, it's convenient for me to visit you anytime. No matter how good it is outside, it's not as good as home, right?"

Even the illiterate Li Suhua felt that these words did not sound right.

Isn't it obvious? No matter how good Yanjing is, it is not as good as Jichun.

But the problem is that Zhou Chen is now working in Yanjing, and it seems that he is unlikely to come back, while Zhou Bingyi said that he will return to Jichun to work.

If there is no other meaning in it, no one would believe it.

Li Suhua looked at her man. To be fair, she definitely wanted to live with her youngest son's family, no matter from which aspect.

Take the two sons for example. Li Suhua has been with the youngest son for more than ten years and knows very well how considerate he is to her and how well he takes care of her.

If it were the eldest son, even though she, as a mother, should not favor anyone, she still felt that the eldest son could not treat her as well as the younger son.

Besides her daughter-in-law, there is no comparison. Except for her family and education level, Zheng Juan is no worse than Hao Dongmei in other aspects. She takes care of her meticulously, even her own daughter is not so good.

Also, if she lived with her eldest son, she wouldn't even be able to see her grandchildren, but if she lived with her youngest son, she could see her two older grandchildren every day.

So, there is no comparison at all. Unless the younger son is disobedient and unfilial, everyone would know what to choose.

But she also knew that her man was more feudal and valued the eldest son more. She listened to Zhou Zhigang and would not object no matter what choice Zhou Zhigang made.

But she didn't know that Zhou Zhigang was no longer the same Zhou Zhigang as before.

As he gets older and with the various things that have happened over the years, he has already had different insights.

The eldest son can be the face of the Zhou family, but it is really unrealistic to expect him to provide for them in their old age. If they go, they may have to live under someone else's roof.

But living with his youngest son, he can say a few words and scold him when he is unhappy. Even if his youngest son also argues with him, he has already understood his youngest son's thoughts, so as long as they don't really fall out, he won't care too much.

Apart from the youngest son, his youngest daughter-in-law has a really good personality, and his two older grandsons are also nice to him.

Even though he had never lived with his eldest son and daughter-in-law, he knew that living with them would definitely not be as happy as living with his youngest son and his family.

The most crucial point is that if he often sees Hao Dongmei at his eldest son's house, he will definitely feel unhappy, because it is because of her that his eldest son has no children.

If this had happened decades ago, even if you were the daughter of a high-ranking official, you would definitely be gossiped about if you were unable to have children.

Zhou Zhigang said, "It doesn't matter where I am. As long as I can be with my family, that's the best. Your mother and I came here from Shandong Province to settle down. If you really count, my ancestral home is still in Shandong Province."

Zhou Bingyi could sense his father's attempt to shirk responsibility, which made him feel very uncomfortable.

He didn't understand why his mother could stay at Zhou Chen's house for more than ten years. On the contrary, when his eldest son wanted to support them in the elderly, his parents shirked it.

After all, he is the eldest son of the family.

He could feel that he was the most valued at home before, but now his parents obviously valued Zhou Chen more. He didn't think he was worse than Zhou Chen, so why didn't his parents want to live with him?

Zhou Rong noticed that the atmosphere was not right, and quickly made a joke: "Dad, big brother, eat some food, eat some food. You know what, the food in this restaurant tastes really good, and it's on par with the big restaurants in Beijing."

After she finished speaking, she nudged Feng Huacheng, who immediately responded, "Yes, yes, Zhou Rong is right. It is indeed comparable to the big hotels in Yanjing. Yes, it is comparable."

Zheng Juan also spoke up: "Yes, this place is still under the charge of Bingkun's former leader. Sister, brother-in-law, brother, sister-in-law, you guys should eat more."

With Zhou Bingyi down the stairs, he said nothing more and ate and drank in silence.

What should have been a joyous meal turned out to be deserted, and Li Suhua sighed repeatedly.

Since 69, the Zhou family has had several reunions, but none of them have been happy. Something unexpected always happened.

Seeing that they had almost finished eating, Zhou Chen went out to pay the bill. Shao Jingwen refused to take the money, but Zhou Chen gave him the money anyway and chatted with him for a few more words before going back.

Before he reached the private room, he saw Zhou Bingyi coming over and stopped him.

"Bingkun, let's go over there and talk for a while."

As he said that, he took the lead and walked to the side, but after a few steps he realized that Zhou Chen did not follow him at all, but continued to walk towards the private room.

Zhou Bingyi was stunned, and immediately chased after him: "What are you doing? Didn't you hear me talking to you?"

Zhou Chen looked at him with disdain: "Who are you? If you let me go, I have to go."

The corners of Zhou Bingyi's eyes twitched in anger: "I'm your elder brother, and that's how you talk to me?"

"Oh, you still know that you are my elder brother. You have been hiding from me for three years. How come you didn't remember that you are my elder brother?"

Zhou Chen's face was full of disdain. He no longer had a good impression of Zhou Bingyi. To put it bluntly, Zhou Bingyi was not even as good as Zhou Rong in many aspects.

No matter how poor Zhou Rong was, at least she would visit her mother often and buy things for the three children. But as for Zhou Bingyi, since three years ago, not only had he not seen Zheng Juan and the three children, he had only seen his mother and Zhou Rong.

Anyway, Zhou Chen got the feeling that he would use people as he pleased and ignore them when he didn’t, and when he turned his back on them he was as ruthless as the unfaithful scholars of the past.

Zhou Bingyi said angrily: "I am avoiding you and don't want to see you, but all this is because of you. If you hadn't gone to Dongmei's house and talked to her parents..."

"Come on, Zhou Bingyi, if this is all you want to tell me, I'm sorry, I have nothing to talk to you about."

Zhou Chen shook off Zhou Bingyi's hand and said coldly, "I didn't do anything to you today because of my parents' face. Don't push your luck."

Zhou Bingyi's face turned purple after hearing what Zhou Chen said. This brother really didn't show him any mercy now.

He took a deep breath and said, "I have something to talk to you about. It's not convenient here. Please come with me."

Zhou Chen nodded and said, "Let's go."

The two of them came to the end of the hotel corridor, and Zhou Chen asked, "If you have anything you want to say or ask, just hurry up."

Zhou Bingyi said: "I just mentioned something to my parents, I want to hear your opinion."

"I have no objection. As long as you can convince them and they agree, I will have no objection."

After that, Zhou Chen changed the subject: "But to be honest, even if your parents are willing to live with you, I don't think you can take good care of them, because the degree of your concern for them will never catch up with your father-in-law and mother-in-law."

Zhou Bingyi's face turned pale: "What do you mean? Am I this kind of person in your mind? Mom and Dad are not only your biological parents, but also my biological parents. I treat them..."

"Stop, stop. I know what you want to say, but you should save that for your parents. There's no need to tell me. Tell me your purpose now."

Zhou Bingyi, who was interrupted by Zhou Chen, felt that he couldn't vent his anger and was very uncomfortable.

"I want you to go and persuade my parents."

When Zhou Chen heard this, he immediately raised his voice a few degrees: "Zhou Bingyi, are you mentally ill? You want to take your parents to fulfill your filial piety, and you want me to persuade you. What do you mean by this? Do you want me to be stabbed in the back?"

It's no wonder that he was angry. Zhou Bingyi was too mean. He asked him to persuade his parents to live with Zhou Bingyi. Was he asking him to drive his parents away?

Is this something people do?

Zhou Bingyi quickly said: "I didn't mean that. I just think my parents listen to you more, so..."

"Don't even think about it. It's impossible. Unless they volunteer, I won't let you take them away even if you drive over to pick them up."

It's not that he is unreasonable, but he knows very well that if Zhou Zhigang and his wife really live with Zhou Bingyi and others, Li Suhua would be fine, but with Zhou Zhigang's temper, it won't be long before all kinds of conflicts arise in the family.

Seeing that Zhou Chen was unwilling to help and having no way to force him, Zhou Bingyi changed the subject and talked about another matter.