In this way, the three cousins from my second uncle's family and my third uncle's family all returned to Yuezhou from other places.
My third uncle and aunt went back and did not stay in Yuezhou.
They understood that if their two sons wanted to have a future, disappearing was the best way. Otherwise, if they hung around in front of Chen Xia every day, it would definitely arouse his disgust.
Chen Xia wasn't a saint. There was nothing she could do about it. After all, they were cousins, and they had the same grandparents.
He could promote those distant relatives and clan members of the Chen family, but if he was unwilling to promote even his own cousin, this would be somewhat unreasonable, and it would also easily lead to clan members gossiping behind his back, affecting his prestige as the young patriarch.
Chen Jiang, Chen Hai and Chen Hu all have simple ideas and are willing to follow him as their big brother, so Chen Xia gives them a chance.
Like another cousin Chen Xi from Xinjiang Province, who sided with his mother and was unwilling to return to Yuezhou, would Chen Xia care about his life or death in the future?
Every family has its own problems.
Although Chen Defa didn't say anything, he was very satisfied with Chen Xia's performance. To him, Chen Xia was his grandson, and Chen Jiang, Chen Hai, and Chen Hu were also grandsons, all of whom were direct descendants of the Chen family.
It would be fine if they didn't have the ability, but now he is fully capable of training them. Chen Defa still hopes that they can all become successful.
In this way, after he dies and goes to the underworld, he can say to his parents and his brother that he has a clear conscience.
Looking at his eldest grandson beside him, Chen Defa called his daughter over:
"Xiao Xia, Grandpa is already 83 years old this year. He's old and ready to retire, so you have to be the chairman yourself."
Chen Shuqin looked at her father and nodded in agreement:
"Yes, Xiao Xia, now that you've made your public debut, you can step into the spotlight. Grandpa should also take a break. Even I am overwhelmed with so many things to do every day."
When Chen Xia heard this, he broke out in a sweat.
He was an old man, and he was asked to personally manage such a huge group company? He had to do everything himself? It would be better to kill him.
If he had this mindset and ability, he would have become a hospital leader in his previous life. Why would he be slacking off in the department?
"Grandpa, Auntie, listen to me. It's only 1993, and only four years until 1997. This is a critical moment. Look at my young face. Do I look respectable standing among a group of old men? They will only look down on us when the time comes."
Only people like you, my great grandfather and my little aunt, look like the top ten richest men. At most, I am just a dandy prince in the eyes of the media and the public.
So, Grandpa, you should stay as the chairman, and Auntie should stay as the president. Without your help, I would be completely clueless. For the entire group, apart from knowing some branch managers, I don't know many other middle-level managers."
Chen Defa agreed when he heard this, as he had already joined the Hong Kong Basic Law Consultative Committee.
This committee member may seem to have little power, but in fact, it represents a recognition from the mainland and the influence of Four Seasons Group in Hong Kong.
Among the 25 members, all of them are heads of major families and conglomerates, and there is indeed not a single young person.
If Chen Xia fails to make it onto the advisory committee, his image in the eyes of mainland officials will plummet.
When Chen Defa thought of this, he took a step back.
"Then starting this year, I will step back. I will issue a notice within the group to let everyone know that you are the next chairman. How do you think that is?"
All the executives of Four Seasons Group know that Chen Xia is the real boss, but the middle-level and grassroots employees are not so clear.
The truth is that Chen Xia has only been working in the two major headquarters in the mainland and Hong Kong for a few days, so it would be strange if he could know any employees.
Chen Xia himself didn't want to know them. He already had two wives, which was enough. He didn't want to hire ten or eight more female secretaries, who would do the work when there was something to do and those who would do the work when there was nothing to do.
So he nodded helplessly. This was the only way. He had to put it off for one day at a time.
On the fifth day of the first lunar month, Chen Xialei had no choice but to go to Jiangzhou.
In recent years, as his career has developed, no matter how busy he is, he would regularly go to Jiangzhou, his previous life's home, to play for a few days.
Thanks to Chen Xia's help, Chen Zhenwu became the director of Jiangzhou People's Hospital early in this life.
However, due to restrictions imposed by her husband, Yin Yue'e was unable to become the director of the nursing department like in her previous life. Instead, she transferred to the Medical Insurance Office and became an ordinary staff member.
Chen Xia’s elder brother in her previous life, Chen Zhu, is 18 years old this year, and her elder sister Chen Lan is 16 years old this year, both of whom are still in school.
And the "little niece" Chen Mei who was born in his place is just 10 years old this year.
Chen Xia has always regarded Chen Mei as his substitute, so he likes her very much. This time he came here to celebrate her birthday.
In Zhijiang Province, every tenth birthday is celebrated with great fanfare.
Inside the Jiangzhou Hospital staff quarters.
The family was gathered together for a reunion dinner, and Chen Xia took out four red envelopes as New Year's money.
Chen Zhu and Chen Lan have been relatively stable since childhood, unlike Chen Xia who has a lively personality. So although they were ecstatic after receiving the red envelope, they were polite and grateful on the surface.
In addition to a big red envelope, Chen Mei was given a complete set of Barbie dolls shipped back from the United States. There is no girl who doesn't like them.
Chen Mei was still young and had no interest in red envelopes, but when she saw the mountains of dolls, she ran around the house excitedly, making Chen Lan so envious that her saliva was dripping.
Yin Yue'e came out of the kitchen carrying dishes and said with a smile:
"You should just spoil her. Look at all the beautiful clothes and toys in her room. They can't even be piled up."
Chen Xia ate her food while laughing and said, "Sister-in-law, I told you to buy a big house, but you refused. You still live in this small three-bedroom, one-living room apartment. There's no room for so many people."
Chen Xia wanted countless times to buy a big villa or house for Chen Zhenwu's family in Jiangzhou, but Chen Zhenwu refused it resolutely.
Look, Chen Mei, Chen Lan and Aunt Yin can only squeeze into one room, and the living conditions are quite difficult.
Chen Zhenwu and Chen Xia clinked their glasses.
"If I lived in a big house, people would think I was embezzling money. Look at this room full of imported appliances. Those who know they are gifts from you, the boss of the Four Seasons Group, will think they are. Those who don't know will definitely gossip about me behind my back. I'm really scared."
Hospital leaders these days are still quite stylish and care a lot about their reputation, unlike later generations...
At this time, Chen Xia took out the biggest red envelope and stuffed it into the hand of his grandmother in his previous life.
"Auntie, take this red envelope. Don't give it to my brother or sister-in-law. Keep it for yourself and eat whatever you want!"
"Hey, Xiaoxia, you give me so much New Year's money every year, but I don't need it. You can take it back. It's not easy to run a business, and capital is important."
The old lady quickly stood up to refuse.
Older people are like this. In fact, Chen Xia also knew that the old lady must have saved every penny of the money he gave her. It would be strange if she was willing to spend it.
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