Regarding those relatives, the matter of publishing smear articles in the newspapers...
When Grandpa Liang asked about Zhou Chen's attitude, Zhou Chen did not hide anything. Hearing that Zhou Chen did not intend to give up on pursuing the matter, Grandpa Liang couldn't help but nod.
“Xiao Zhou, you used to be too kind. You always thought of others first, and you would even tolerate being bullied.”
"While this is a good thing, you're always the one who suffers the injustice. After others bully you, they act as if nothing happened. Now you've done the right thing. Some people should be taught a lesson so they won't dare to look down on you again."
As an outsider, Grandpa Liang found the actions of Zhou's relatives quite distasteful. As their own uncle and aunt, it was one thing for them not to treat Zhou Chen well, but to actually smear Zhou Chen was truly shameless. It was better not to acknowledge such relatives.
Previously, Grandpa Liang was worried that Zhou Chen would be ruined because of this, because he knew what kind of person Zhou Chen was and that he was not as reported.
Fortunately, Zhou Chen has really changed; he has become more assertive and no longer simply gives in.
Seeing that Grandpa Liang was very supportive of his decision, Zhou Chen felt a warmth in his heart.
Some things are actually quite ridiculous. Zhou Na, Zhou Ling, and Zhou Chuan, those three ungrateful wretches, were once considered his most important relatives, while his uncles and aunts, Zhou Lao Er and Zhou Lao San, were considered his respected elders.
But all these people were greedy and demanding towards him; not a single one of them truly cared about him or thought of him.
On the contrary, people like Grandpa Liang, Old Xu, and Wu Yingjie, who are not related to him by blood, are genuinely concerned about him and hope that he will have a smooth life and make a name for himself.
Having been reborn, I deeply understand this point.
Zhou Chen was deeply moved, so he wouldn't be bound by any moral constraints. Why should he be overly compassionate towards others who treated him immorally?
He will treat others the way they treat him.
That evening,
Zhou Chen received a call from Zhou's relatives, who hoped he could drop the pursuit of Zhou Lao Er and the others, and emphasized his deceased parents, saying things like, "For their sake."
Zhou Chen didn't give the elder who called face and refused directly.
Why should I be expected to forgive him and not pursue the matter just because you all have something to say to him when he's wronged?
Where were you when Lao Tzu was falsely accused?
They tried to morally blackmail him by using his deceased parents.
Sorry, it's no use. Ever since his parents passed away, which of you has ever really cared about him? Now you keep talking about family ties and blood is thicker than water, where were you all before?
Too lazy to waste words, Zhou Chen simply hung up.
Later, I received several more calls from strangers, all of whom were elders on my father's side. They were all speaking up for the uncles and aunts who wanted to get something out of him.
Unfortunately, Zhou Chen maintained the same attitude no matter who it was.
Don't beg me, it won't work.
Including Zhou Ling, Zhou Lao Er and others must apologize to Zhou Chen and bear the consequences of going to jail. When this news came out, many students at the school said they deserved it and applauded.
Zhou Chen's neighbors had been following the incident since the beginning, gossiping behind his back about his pursuit of justice, disregarding the feelings of his family. Opinions varied widely.
Some people think Zhou Chen is cold-blooded, inhuman, and disregards family ties.
Some people believe that those people deserved their fate, that they lacked the demeanor of elders, and that their smearing of younger generations was entirely their own doing.
In short, all sorts of opinions were being expressed, but Zhou Chen didn't care.
In his past life, he had too many concerns, which led to his tragic end.
In this life, he will not do it again. He will live only for himself and will not care about the opinions of the world.
When faced with attention from his neighbors, Zhou Chen would nod and greet them if they were on good terms, but if they weren't, he would simply ignore them and treat them like air.
As for what the other person thinks, that's none of their business. Let them think whatever they want.
After witnessing Zhou Chen's carefree attitude firsthand, both Sun Wanying and Su Jiajia felt that he lived a life of profound understanding.
"You have a very strong heart."
This is Su Jiajia's assessment of Zhou Chen, because Su Jiajia believes that if this happened to her, she couldn't have Zhou Chen's mindset and would definitely be disturbed.
Zhou Chen's ability to ignore some disapproving looks and insist on being herself is truly admirable.
Sun Wanying could easily see Zhou Chen's maturity beyond his years, and with love being blind, she saw Zhou Chen as dazzling.
What you see is only one-thousandth of my excellent qualities. I have many other excellent qualities that you can discover over time.
Zhou Chen spoke calmly in front of the two women.
This narcissism caused both women to roll their eyes simultaneously. Su Jiajia grabbed Sun Wanying's arm and reminded Zhou Chen that he was a narcissist.
Sun Wanying smiled and changed the subject.
For example, Su Jiajia's upcoming business trip.
Su Jiajia and Sun Wanying discussed the task Zhou Chen assigned them, since they were the best of friends.
"Wanying, I'm afraid we won't be able to see each other for quite a while."
Su Jiajia looked distressed and held Sun Wanying's hand.
Sun Wanying smiled helplessly, "Jiajia, even if you don't go on business trips, we can't see each other as often as before, because my vacation is almost over."
"Is a month really that fast?"
Su Jiajia was stunned for a moment.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Chen was also struck by a sudden realization. He had overlooked the fact that Sun Wanying was on paid leave and staying in Fanjia County was only temporary.
Unexpectedly, the two had to part ways not long after they got together.
Thinking about this, Zhou Chen couldn't help but feel a little depressed.
"Wanying, if you ask me, you should do the same as me and resign."
"Resign? You'll support me then?"
Sun Wanying chuckled.
“My monthly salary is 10,000, which is enough to support you. If it really doesn’t work, I’ll ask Boss Zhou to give me a raise.”
Su Jiajia chuckled and then deliberately looked at Zhou Chen.
Zhou Chen reached out and pulled Sun Wanying into his arms. "My woman doesn't need anyone to support her. I can support her myself."
Sun Wanying blushed.
Su Jiajia was covered in dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection) and snorted, "You two are going too far, showing off your love in front of me and bullying me because I'm single, huh?"
"Fine, fine, you two are so lovey-dovey, I'm leaving, I'm leaving."
Su Jiajia pretended to be angry and got up.
Zhou Chen and Sun Wanying both burst out laughing.
The three of them chatted and laughed in the company for quite a while.
Zhou Chen will not interfere with or obstruct Sun Wanying's plans. He will only respect Sun Wanying's opinions and let her do what she wants.
Otherwise, given Sun Wanying's family background, she could easily not work and still live a much better life than the average person.
But Sun Wanying did not do that. She chose to go to work, work hard, and make a name for herself.
the next day,
Su Jiajia boarded the train to Yanjing.
Zhou Chen personally escorted Su Jiajia, who was laying the foundation for his expansion, to the train station.
The two women were reluctant to part at the train station, their eyes both reddening.
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