Chang Hongbing firmly opposed it: "Being a self-employed individual is not a good business. It's shameful to talk about it. If you want to do it, do it secretly and behind people's backs. We ourselves won't go out and make a fuss, because we can't afford to lose face!"
Old Man Chang nodded.
Chang Huaying quickly looked at Zhou Hongyu, hoping that if the other side's fighting strength was weak, she could help them.
Her mother needs to have something to do, and it would be best if she stayed busy like this, otherwise she'd be constantly pressuring her to get married!
Zhou Hongyu clicked her tongue: "Dad, brother, how important is face? Who told you this? Did you think they only told you? Maybe they've been spreading it around behind your backs. If our business is bad, won't you lose face too?"
It's Granny Liu!
Granny Liu is a real gossip; she'll definitely spread the word throughout the neighborhood!
Old Man Chang gritted his teeth and hardened his heart: "I'll help! We're all family!"
Chang Hongbing was specifically mentioned.
“Hongbing, that gossipy old woman Liu must have spread the word about your wife taking a leave of absence without pay. As her husband, you have to do everything in your power, or you won’t be able to escape the consequences!”
Chang Hongbing got goosebumps when he thought of the terrible consequences.
Being a self-employed individual is already annoying enough.
If a self-employed individual can't run a business well and even loses money, then they've lost all face!
Chang Hongbing warned Chen Zhaodi with a stern face: "You caused this mess. If you don't handle it well for me and bring shame to the family, I will definitely go to the Chen family and ask them how they raised their daughter!"
These are extremely harsh words.
Chen Zhaodi had done many stupid things in the past, and Chang Hongbing would complain a few times, but he never said those words.
Chen Zhaodi felt a surge of heat rush to her head and immediately stood up.
"Who do you think you are? You don't even earn as much as I do in the factory! I can earn... I can..."
Zhou Hongyu glanced at him with a murderous look in her eyes.
Chen Zhaodi immediately fell silent.
Chang Hongbing scoffed: "What can you do? We're not a capitalist country. The workers are the greatest people in the world. You, a self-employed individual, think you can compare with me!"
Chang Hongbing wouldn't have said this before. He had a low position and a low salary. His skills were among the top three in the factory, but unfortunately, he was so focused on technical research that the highest he ever became was a team leader.
He speaks with great confidence now because he was promoted after his meritorious service last time. He is now a leader, his salary has increased significantly, and his benefits have also improved.
Chen Zhaodi gritted her teeth in hatred at his smug look.
If Zhou Hongyu hadn't forbidden her from saying it, she would have definitely crushed Chang Hongbing in every way and shown that arrogant guy what she was capable of!
Zhou Hongyu cleared her throat: "Then it's settled. You guys will help with the publicity after the opening!"
Chang Hongbing hesitated for a moment, "How about we discuss this again... I don't really think it's right to make a decision so quickly..."
Chang Hongbing has recently been promoted to a minor leadership position for his meritorious service, and he is very proud of himself. At this time, he is asked to tell his colleagues that his wife has given up her proper job and started her own business.
He felt extremely embarrassed and ashamed!
The old man's social circle is all around his home. If Granny Liu knows, it means that the old man's old friends also know.
The old man has no chance of escaping.
Hua Ying's close friends are mostly young women with open minds. They prefer running their own shops to working a regular job.
Hua Ying is fine too.
His situation is different!
Old Man Chang glanced at his aggrieved eldest son and spoke first.
"Eldest brother, your second and third brothers aren't home. You're the pillar of the family. You're relying on me and Huaying right now?"
"No, Dad, that's not how you should say it..."
Old Man Chang said disdainfully, "Alright, alright, you keep making excuses when the family needs you. It's fine. We can still get things done without you as the pillar of the family. Hua Ying and I will do our best to help!"
Chang Huaying nodded vigorously in response to his words.
Chang Hongbing was filled with shame. What should he do? Although it was embarrassing to spread the news among his colleagues, everyone felt that he was the pillar of his family and should support the family.
"Okay, okay..."
Old Man Chang finally relaxed his brows and smiled with satisfaction.
Chang Huaying also smiled happily.
Chang Hongbing felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. He had a vague feeling that he had been tricked!
He was seething with anger and said unhappily, "Can we eat now?"
Chang Huaying stood up: "I'll go and call Shuying and the others back."
Chang Huaying got up and left, and Old Man Chang cleared his throat and suddenly looked serious.
"I have something to inform you."
Chang Hongbing: A notification? Dad, how come your matter has become a notification?
Zhou Hongyu composed herself. She rarely saw her father-in-law so serious. Could it be that he was going to inform them about the division of the family property?
Chen Zhaodi held her chopsticks, staring at the food on the table, swallowing hard, but the food went in one ear and out the other; she was starving!
“Your mother has been in the hospital for so long, and I’ve seen her medical report. Judging from her condition, it would be best for her to rest for a year or two after being discharged to make up for her lost health. That’s what I’m thinking. The housework can’t be left unattended, so I might as well pay for a housekeeper!”
"Nanny! Dad, are you out of your mind?!"
Chang Hongbing reacted strongly.
Almost none of the people he knew had ever hired a nanny; only high-ranking officials far more powerful than him could afford one.
Hiring a nanny like they do will have a very negative impact on their future.
Chang Hongbing has spent most of his life working in factories. While the outside world has undergone tremendous changes, he still clings to outdated ideas, believing that petty-bourgeois sentiments are unacceptable and have a negative influence.
Zhou Hongyu raised an eyebrow, surprised that her father-in-law cared so much about her mother-in-law.
In her dream, after her mother-in-law passed away, her two sisters-in-law and other unrelated people took turns introducing her father-in-law to potential partners. Her father-in-law accepted them all and changed girlfriends every few days. She thought he was a cunning old man!
Chen Zhaodi didn't care. She was hungry and just wanted to eat. Besides, she was fine with anything as long as it didn't cost her any money.
Therefore, Chang Hongbing's objections were ineffective.
Before Chang Hongbing could say anything more, Chang Huaying returned with the Shuying sisters.
Chen Zhaodi immediately called out, "Everyone's here, let's eat!"
Chang Hongbing still didn't want to give up trying to persuade Old Man Chang: "Dad..."
Old Man Chang picked up his bowl and chopsticks, glared at him, and said, "What are you doing with your mouth? Eat!"
Chang Hongbing felt a surge of frustration. Perhaps it was an unlucky day, because he had suffered so much anger all night!
The Chang family is having their meal.
The Liu family in the courtyard across the street were getting anxious and impatient, but they couldn't wait for the Chang family to make a scene.
Qi Fenglian was irritable and restless.
After Liu Laoguai finished washing the dishes, he returned to his room wanting to be intimate with her. Qi Fenglian was already in a bad mood, so she beat Liu Laoguai several times.
This has stirred up a hornet's nest—
Granny Liu was peeking through the crack in the door when she saw this. She rushed in like a madwoman, yanked off Old Man Liu who was lying on top of Qi Fenglian, and started hitting her.
"You wicked woman! You forced my eldest grandson to run away from home the moment you married into the family, and we haven't heard from you since! You're never respectful to your mother-in-law, and you even order your husband around doing housework! You're a menace! You bullied my grandson and my daughter! Now you want to hit my son! I'll have Yujie fire you!"
Suddenly, someone in the alley shouted, and it became lively.
"A fight has broken out at Granny Liu's house..."
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