However, this year, the atmosphere has improved significantly. With the implementation of the reform and opening-up policy, people's consumption concepts have gradually changed. This is a good thing, as it shows that there is more money in their wallets.
The second day of the first lunar month is the day when daughters-in-law all over the country return to their parents' homes. Early in the morning, Mrs. Jiang asked the servants to prepare things for the second and third daughters-in-law to go back to their parents' homes. Now that everyone's life is better than before, they dare to bring some good things back to their parents' homes.
The second son’s wife’s surname is Zhao, and they come from a family of architects. To put it bluntly, their ancestors were builders of houses.
The third daughter-in-law's surname is Li, and she is from the same Li family as the fifth aunt, Li Huiqin. The fifth aunt is the third daughter-in-law's aunt, not a blood relative, but in the third degree of mourning. However, the two families' families are not very close. The fifth aunt's mother is no longer with us. When she was alive, she was also a competitive figure in the Li family, and she was unrivaled in the Li family. Such a "big shot" certainly does not have the good relationships with people as the third daughter-in-law's family members.
At around eight o'clock in the morning, Jiang Wenbing and the third son's wife returned to her parents' home early.
Upon entering the Li family's front door, one senses a strong family atmosphere. Large red lanterns hang on either side of the porch, and couplets are affixed to the door, symbolizing auspiciousness and prosperity for the new year. The Li family members flocked out to greet the guests, their laughter and joy revealing a deep sense of family affection and joy.
Despite being in his forties, Jiang Wenbing and his wife have a very good relationship. The third wife held Jiang Wenbing's hand, and they walked into the living room with smiles on their faces. The living room was filled with various fruits and snacks, and the family gathered together, chatting and drinking tea, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.
"Oh, Wen Bing and his wife are here. Come sit down, come sit down." The elders of the Li family greeted them warmly and told the servants to prepare tea. After the third daughter-in-law and Jiang Wen Bing sat down, they began to chat with the family.
"Life is getting better and better now, and the Jiang family's business is getting bigger and bigger. We are all very happy for you." said an elder of the Li family.
"Yes, second uncle, the national policies are good now, and we are more confident in doing business." The third son's wife responded with a smile.
"Speaking of business, I heard that the fourth child who just returned from your family is in the construction business. The industry of developing land and building buildings is very popular now." Another relative of the Li family interrupted.
"Yes, Ah Si is indeed involved in real estate development, but he only directs his subordinates to do it. He has to work and has no time. He is just starting out on a small scale and can't be compared with you big bosses," Jiang Wenbing explained.
"Sixth uncle (the third son's wife is the sixth child in the family), don't be so modest. If real estate doesn't make money, how can we make money? We want to do it, but our ability doesn't allow it! We have no money! Tsk tsk, everyone in your family really has his or her own strengths." The second uncle who spoke at the beginning sighed.
At this time, Fifth Aunt's younger brother took over the conversation and said, "Anyone who can work in real estate is quite capable. Why don't we let Fourth Brother lend us some money so we can develop a property in Shanghai together? When we make money, we can give him a bigger share of the profits."
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the living room suddenly became tense. Jiang Wenbing and the third son's wife smiled at each other. On their way here, the third son's wife had been saying that at today's family gathering, someone would definitely make a seemingly reasonable request, but the true intention behind it would be difficult to grasp. And now, someone had actually made it.
It seemed like Second Uncle and Fifth Aunt's brother had colluded in advance. Otherwise, it would be unreasonable for Fifth Aunt's brother, who never came to their house on the second day of the Chinese New Year, to be here. Furthermore, Second Uncle had been deliberately mentioning Ah Si, so his purpose was obvious.
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