Both Fan Xiaopang and Kelly Chen can understand it. Kelly Chen, needless to say, is from eastern Guangdong. Xiaopang also works in the Hong Kong entertainment circle; while not fluent in Cantonese, he can understand it. He can understand it and speak it too.
"You're back?"
Shen Fang sat down next to Chen Huilin and picked up an apple from the table. He took a bite and looked at his mother.
"I'm back. I chatted with Xiaogang and the others for a while, catching up. I saw Xiaoxue, that girl, her hair was all colorful, and her face looked like a butt. And Xiaolei and Maodou too."
Upon hearing which group of people it was, Liu Yue'e's face showed an indescribable annoyance.
"Xiaoxue is such a good girl, but she's been corrupted by those kids. Her father doesn't even know how to discipline her."
Chen Qin added, "You know perfectly well that her father has a new wife, and her stepmother treats her very well."
Liu Yue'e sighed: "I'm just worried about Xiaoxue. She used to be such a cute child. She was so shy and blushed when she spoke. Lanlan is nothing compared to her."
Shen Fang... Shen Lanlan... they're not cute at all!!!
"Alright, you can't control this anyway. I'll talk about it at the meeting tonight, and have the uncles set some rules. Many people get a little cocky after suddenly becoming rich. This money is meant to help our family prosper, not for them to squander it and live a life of luxury. Otherwise, it would go against my original intention."
Liu Yue'e patted her son's head: "Son, I understand your wish, and I support it. But some people are just hopeless."
Shen Fang sneered: "Can't you even help me? Then kick me out of the family!"
Upon hearing this, both Liu Yue'e and Shen Qin were shocked.
"No, son. We're all from the same village. Just discipline them a little. If things get too ugly, it won't be good. If they cause a scene outside, it will affect your reputation."
"Actually, most people in the village are quite good. It's just a small group of people. The root of the problem is Second Uncle's son, especially his good-for-nothing son. He's always indulging in drinking, gambling, and whoring, and he always wants to be the first to get any benefits."
"Didn't your uncle do anything about it?"
"How could we not care? Because Shen Jin embezzled 500,000 yuan of company funds some time ago, your great-uncle was even planning to send Shen Jin to the police station. When your second uncle found out, he rushed over to save the day. Of course, he would protect his own son. And since we're all from the same village, your father and I couldn't really just do things strictly by the book."
Shen Fang lit a cigarette and offered one to Shen Kun.
"The result was just that nothing was resolved?"
Liu Yue'e nodded: "What else could it be? Your second uncle sent the money over. I heard he borrowed money from loan sharks in Macau to gamble."
Shen Fang frowned: "Loan sharks? Is that something he can afford to do? Gambling is one thing, but going to Macau? Isn't he a bit too arrogant?"
“Chen Jin was a good-for-nothing to begin with, you know that. Before Liangpin Shop was set up in our village, when you were little, he was a lazy, good-for-nothing hoodlum.”
"If your second uncle hadn't begged your father, he wouldn't have let Shen Jin into the company in the first place..." Liu Yue'e began to talk about Shen Jin's character.
Chen Huilin and Fan Xiaopang listened with great interest; they love any gossip they hear.
After hearing this, Shen Fang sighed and asked, "How many other people in the village are like him?"
Chen Qin waved her hand: "Not many. Everyone knows he's a scoundrel, and not many people want to associate with him. I heard that he almost sent Second Master to the hospital a couple of days ago. Second Master cursed for a long time in his own yard, calling him a good-for-nothing son and saying he was a disgrace to the family. I haven't seen him for several days. I guess he's stolen money to gamble again."
At this moment, Mr. Chen, carrying a teacup, walked unsteadily down the stairs with a ruddy complexion.
Chen Huilin, being very perceptive, got up to help him: "Uncle, are you alright?"
Mr. Chen chuckled and shook his head: "It's nothing, it's nothing. Thank you, Linlin."
Fan Xiaopang gritted his teeth inwardly, realizing he had been beaten to it.
Although it was their first meeting, Mr. and Mrs. Shen treated them all fairly, like masters of impartiality. However, the women all wanted to get along well with their future in-laws. If they were treated well, Mr. Shen would treat them better in the future. If they had children, their grandparents would prefer to have more children, and they would naturally receive more love and a larger share of the family property.
Don't tell me they're thinking too far ahead; women are very good at imagining things. Of course, right now they're just trying to make a good impression.
"Dad, your alcohol tolerance seems to have increased."
Liu Yue'e rolled her eyes at Chen Tianliang: "That Xiao Lun, those two young men from Xiao Shan were visiting our house for the first time. They had drunk enough, but you got them all into this state. Did you want to know you're a drunkard?"
He sipped his tea with a smile, oblivious to his wife's nagging. After all these years, he'd mastered the art of self-control; the words went in one ear and out the other.
Liu Yue'e got angry just looking at her: "I'm talking to you, did you hear me?!" Liu Yue'e raised her voice.
"Huh?" Shen Tianliang replied dazedly. He had just been thinking about the good thing he had recently received, and wondered who had given it to his daughter-in-law.
Fan Xiaopang and Chen Huilin, who were standing to the side, could hardly contain themselves anymore. These in-laws were just too interesting!
Seeing his wife glaring at him with displeasure, Shen Tianliang instantly sobered up.
"I heard it, I heard it."
Liu Yue'e rolled her eyes: "How did I end up with a man like you? All you do is eat, drink, and play with your little gadgets. You don't help me with anything at home."
Shen Tianliang chuckled: "Doesn't this show that you're capable, and that I have good taste in finding such a smart, virtuous, beautiful, and capable wife?"
Liu Yue'e blushed and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Our son is still here."
Shen Fang waved his hand: "I'm used to the PDA between you two."
Suddenly, Chen's mother slapped her thigh: "Oh dear!!! I made this sweet soup, Xiaoqin, why didn't you remind me!!!"
"Uh... I was listening to it with great interest, and I forgot about it."
Liu Yue'e hurried to the kitchen, and a moment later, she came out carrying a large pot, a smile on her face.
"It's alright, just right. Go and call Qianqian and the others downstairs. I've made sweet fermented rice soup with meatballs, which is a must-have for a new bride visiting her new home. Come on, Linlin, Little Fatty, Auntie will serve you a big bowl first."
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