Zhou Chen didn't have a very good impression of his relatives.
During his most difficult time, he persevered alone, gritting his teeth and getting through it all.
He received no help whatsoever from his relatives, not even a word of concern. This was the main reason why he felt no affection for his so-called relatives.
Of course, he didn't hate these people.
No one owes him anything; helping is a favor, not helping is their right.
But by the same token, no one should ask him to do anything.
So for the past three years, their family has lived a quiet and undisturbed life.
Zhou Chen single-handedly supported her entire family.
Although it was disheartening to have raised three ungrateful wretches, after his rebirth, he immediately severed ties with them and had no further connection with them.
"Xiao Chen, do you still recognize me? It's been years since I last saw you, and you've grown into a big young man."
"I heard from your neighbor that you're doing exceptionally well in your studies. You got the top score in the whole school in this exam. I always knew you'd be successful in the future, and it really came true!"
"With your grades, Xiao Chen, you'll have no problem getting into university. Our Zhou family is finally going to have a university student!"
"And then there's Xiaona, her studies are no worse than yours. She even got first place once. Tsk tsk, if my older brother and sister-in-law were alive, they would definitely be happy for you two and proud of you."
Second Uncle, Second Aunt, Third Uncle, Third Aunt, and others spoke one after another, their faces beaming with praise.
Faced with this sudden enthusiasm, Zhou Chen did not show the same enthusiasm, because he knew that these people would not come in groups for no reason, they must have some purpose.
Zhou Chen's uncles and aunts noticed his coldness and could only force smiles, trying to find topics to ease the awkwardness.
"Xiao Chen, let's go inside and talk, don't stand here."
"Come inside, let's chat slowly, tell me which university you want to go to in the future?"
"If you have any questions, I can find someone to help you choose a good major so that you can easily find a job after graduation."
Several uncles and aunts planned to go upstairs to talk.
Although Zhou Chen didn't want to deal with these people, he couldn't refuse someone who was smiling, so he agreed and led everyone into his house.
Because he wanted to know these people's purpose.
At home, you can say some things without any reservations, without worrying about other people's opinions or making yourself a laughing stock.
After going upstairs,
When the uncles, aunts, cousins, and uncles saw the dilapidated furnishings in the room, they all said that many of the old antiques should be thrown away and new ones should be bought.
Seeing everyone gesturing and instructing him as if it were their right, Zhou Chen's brows furrowed, and he said coldly:
“These were left to me by my parents. Even decades from now, I will still keep them. Some things are about memories, not about whether they are new or old. In my heart, I wouldn’t trade these things for tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or millions of dollars, because they are priceless.”
It's ridiculous to tell him to throw away the things his parents left behind. What business is it of yours what happens in our family?
I'm going to keep it and keep it at home. What can anyone do about it?
"Xiao Chen, you're wrong. As the saying goes, out with the old, in with the new. You should listen to us. We've eaten more salt than you've eaten rice; we're very experienced..."
"Second Aunt, do you eat two bowls of salt with every meal? Be careful not to overeat."
Zhou Chen was too lazy to listen to others' lectures, so he interrupted directly and retorted.
Go up to him and lecture him: Who do you think you are? I'm only giving you face by calling you "Auntie." If I didn't, what are you anyway?
Auntie frowned as she was choked, a flash of displeasure and anger crossing her eyes. She then glanced at her husband, as if to say, "Look at your ill-mannered nephew, daring to speak to me like that. Aren't you going to teach him a lesson for me?"
then,
Uncle spoke up, also in the tone of an elder, and said, "Xiao Chen, your aunt was just using a metaphor. Why did you take it so seriously? You need to change your temper and personality. When you enter society, people will say you don't know how to be polite, and your boss won't like you. Quickly apologize to your aunt."
Apologize?
Zhou Chen almost laughed out of anger. So, if I invite you upstairs, I have to apologize to you?
They say I'm impolite, and that my boss doesn't like me?
hehe……
Excuse me, my rudeness is only directed at rude people. I treat everyone the way they are. As for whether my boss likes me or not, do I care?
I am my own boss; I don't need to be at the mercy of others.
Zhou Chen, of course, did not apologize. He said directly, "You came to my house. You can tell me what you want now. If there's nothing else, please leave."
Too lazy to continue the act, I'll just get straight to the point.
When Uncle saw that Zhou Chen ignored his words and said such rude things, his displeasure was immediately apparent on his face. But before he could speak, Aunt, who had been rebuked before, spoke up first.
"Alright, since you brought it up, we'll be frank. As elders, we don't agree to you separating from Xiaona, Xiaoling, and Xiaochuan. You've grown up together as siblings and should stick together. How about this: from now on, we'll cover your living expenses. We, as your uncles and aunts, will take care of you and won't let you run wild and break up our family."
As for your money, we elders don't want any of it, but we'll keep it for you. You're still young and don't understand the dangers of the world. If you get scammed, you could lose everything. For safety's sake, we'll manage your money and give each of you and your siblings a sum of money every month, enough for your living expenses. After you graduate from university and are financially capable, we'll hand the money over to you. What do you think?"
After Auntie finished speaking, the others all stared at Zhou Chen, wanting to know his answer.
If you listen to the first few sentences, they seem to be speaking reasonably, but later on, their true intentions become clear. It turns out that these uncles, aunts, and uncles were only after his money.
He said it himself: a weasel offering New Year's greetings to a chicken is up to no good.
It's highly likely that Zhou Ling deliberately spread the news to the group that he received compensation for the demolition and made money from the stinky tofu business. Thinking about his sudden wealth, they came together as elders, pretending to be in his best interest, to manage his money.
He even shamelessly claimed he would pay him back later; not even a ghost would believe that.
If you throw a meat bun at a dog, will the dog spit it out?
Not a single one!
Zhou Chen isn't an idiot; he understands this principle.
They really thought he was easy to fool, so they obediently agreed and handed over all their money. They were certainly making a clever calculation, but sorry, I, Zhou Chen, don't need you to manage things for me. I've already weathered the most difficult times, and now you're trying to play the good guy? Too late!
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