"When Yueyue's dad comes back, I'll invite you to my house!" Song Yan said.

“My company has already submitted an application for my son to take over the business, and I think it will be approved soon. I’ll come over as soon as it’s approved,” Accountant He said, getting straight to the point.

“I really need an accountant. I previously hired a retired accountant, but he's too old and not very capable. I would be very happy if you could come.”

"But my place can't compare to the big state-owned factories. Are you sure you want to come?" Song Yan asked.

Accountant He answered crisply and decisively, simply stating "definitely".

Song Yan was certain that he had indeed volunteered. Moreover, he proudly stated that he hadn't suffered any loss at all.

He's only in his early forties; it's better to retire early at that age. Besides, it's hard to be idle after retirement. But if he doesn't step down, his son can't take over.

This is perfect. My child has a job, and I have something to do myself.

Actually, that wasn't the case. Song Yan later learned that the branch factory was a large factory with more than 3,000 employees. Accountant He was a key member of the factory's accounting office, and he could have easily arranged for his son to take over; there was no need for him to take over the job.

Now that He Shengdong has come to work as an accountant in a private company, he's been laughed at and talked about quite a bit.

But he didn't take it seriously.

He's not without a salary; in fact, his salary is higher than when he worked in the state-owned factory.

When the wave of layoffs hit, those who had been laughing at him realized how prescient he had been. Not only did he live comfortably, but he also arranged a job for his laid-off son.

I'd rather be an accountant; the salary and benefits are better.

Accountant He does indeed have very solid professional skills, and is very dedicated and hardworking.

With him around, Xiaohu has a lot of trouble.

He started as an accountant at the Sandao Street Food Factory, then became the chief accountant. Later, he became the company's financial manager.

Later, whenever Song Yan talked about He Shengdong's arrival, she would say that she had benefited from her mother-in-law's influence.

Next to come and pay their respects was Old Wen, who brought his children and grandchildren.

Song Yan was paying people to do this, not wanting to make enemies. So the first question he asked was whether they were willing.

Wen Dajun and Wen Dawei both said they were willing.

Wen Dajun was very direct. He had been given pocket money since he was a child, and after spending so many years of it, it was time for him to start working. He could start work tomorrow.

Wen Dawei still has to go to school. He's a little shy, and he'll have to wait until he graduates from university.

The last person to arrive was Quan Laifu. He brought two grandsons and a granddaughter.

This old man is probably the most stubborn.

He stood respectfully before Old Zeng with three younger relatives.

Song Yan: "Uncle Quan, why don't you chat with my godfather?"

I'll take them to the main room for a seat!

Before Quan Laifu could speak, Old Zeng spoke first. "Go, go!"

Young people have something to say about each other!

Song Yan led the person to the main room, and the atmosphere between them was somewhat strange.

When he saw the other people, Xiaohu always greeted them first. But today, he just couldn't bring himself to do it.

Quan Laifu acted too humbly in front of Lao Zeng.

Song Yan guessed that he wanted to give his grandsons a good beating.

I, as a grandfather, am like this, so you all better behave yourselves and be respectful.

Song Yan: "Please sit down!"

My godfather said that the older generation still has those old ideas and can't be changed!

He asked me to follow Quan Bo's idea, and thus fulfilled one of his wishes.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be at peace even with his eyes closed.

The first to speak was Quan Laifu's third grandson, Quan Guangyuan. "You are my great-grandfather's goddaughter, so according to seniority, we should call you aunt."

Song Yan: "That's unnecessary. There's a saying, 'Each side has its own interpretation,' right?"

“That won’t do! My grandfather is very strict about rules. If we don’t call you aunt, we’ll have to kneel as punishment when we get back,” said Quan Guangxia, Quan Laifu’s granddaughter.

Quan Guangxia is only a few years older than Song Yan, and look at how listless she looks now.

Song Yan's words were straightforward and frank, which made the three grandchildren of the Quan family feel much better.

Quan Guangyuan spoke again: "Actually, we should thank Aunt Song. We made things difficult for you so that my grandfather could be at ease." He could tell that his grandfather's behavior earlier had made the college student named Song Yan and Chang Xiaohu very uncomfortable.

They were all educated about equality in the new society, so Song Yan probably couldn't accept seeing his grandfather like that either.

Song Yan: "There's no need to make things difficult for us!"

My godfather said that he and your family have lived under the same roof since his grandfather's generation.

If you calculate it carefully, it's more than just a friendship spanning hundreds of years.

This is what true family friendship looks like.

It would be good for us descendants to meet them, so that we won't be strangers if we meet in the future.

As the saying goes, having more friends means having more options; there's nothing wrong with that.

Only after Song Yan said that did they truly relax.

Song Yan's original intention was genuinely to make friends; Quan Laifu's insistence on those things was impractical.

They also felt Song Yan's sincerity.

Quan Laifu's two grandsons were forced to take the money. If they disobeyed, their grandfather would beat them with a bamboo stick. Therefore, they were unwilling.

They dared not rebel; even his father adhered to this principle. His father was out, otherwise he definitely would have come today.

They haven't spent a single penny of the money their grandfather gave them; they've saved it all.

Quan Guangxia did it voluntarily; she was young and naive and just wanted to buy pretty clothes. Now that it's time to pay the price, she has to.

I never expected Song Yan to be like this.

Don't focus on the money; as his father said, the Zeng family had been kind to them. There was also the kindness of Old Master Zeng, and the generous treatment he showed his grandfather when he left the Zeng family. They are willing to give the descendants of the Zeng family respect. If needed, they will not hesitate to offer help.

This chapter is not finished yet. Please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content!