"You don't need to pick me up, son-in-law. I can go there by myself after school."
The third son-in-law hung up the phone with a smile after hearing Chang Jing agree to come for dinner. Now he felt that his nephew Chang Jing was closer to him than his own son.
After dinner, the third son-in-law pulled Chang Jing to the tea table for tea, and also brought Chang Jing's youngest son, who was a year older than him, to listen in.
"Fei Tou, you sit over there and make us some tea. While you're at it, learn from Xiao Jing. In the future, I'll be handing over my business to you and your older brother."
He didn't have to worry about his eldest son and daughter. Although his eldest daughter wasn't a top student, she was good at her major and would become a teacher in the future. He just needed to give her a generous dowry.
The eldest son has no interest in business but is interested in the law. He even got into a good university. According to his plan, he will at least become a civil servant or a lawyer in the future.
His youngest son is the only one who worries him. His studies are so-so, but he's quick-witted and can coax candy from children. He figures he'll have to take over his business soon, so he should start training him now!
"Sure, you two go ahead and talk. I'll listen in and learn something. I'll make you some tea."
As the older cousin, he was not as tall as his younger cousin and did not do as well in school. He used to think it was no big deal and didn't like Chang Jing very much.
Things are different now. My cousin can make more money than most people could in a lifetime by gambling on stones. Now he can even give his dad advice on how to make money. It wouldn't hurt for him to learn from him.
“Son-in-law, the prices of shops in the leather city are all the same, but the location is different. If you can get a prime location or a street-front shop, you can ask for more rent when you rent it out later.”
Getting a shop in a good location requires connections and favors. The son-in-law knows many people, so that shouldn't be a problem.
“You’re right. Shops in good locations have much higher rents, so it’s definitely necessary to find someone to secure a shop in a good location.”
Chang Jing's every word and action exuded a mature understanding of the future. After a casual chat, the third son-in-law and his son both felt refreshed.
After discussing making money to a great extent, Aunt Chang cut up a plate of fruit and brought it to the table.
“Xiao Jing, your son-in-law told me about your grandparents asking you for money. You don’t need to worry about them. Giving them money for their old age is the responsibility of your father and me as their children. Your father has always been easily swayed, but he’ll realize his mistake when he gets old.”
Don't be too angry with him. You know he's always listened to your grandma. From now on, you two should live your own lives. We elders will take care of things in the Chang family.
Chang Qiuhao really felt that his younger brother was out of his mind. He had a perfectly good son who had lost all affection for him, while he blindly respected and honored his parents who were only so-so to him.
As a daughter of the Chang family, how could she not know how biased her parents were? She had been afraid that her younger brother was too honest, so she had subtly hinted at it before, but to no avail and instead made her furious.
Later, she stopped feeling sorry for him and started feeling sorry for the two children. Xiao Jing and Xiao Ling were the children she had loved and cared for since they were little, so now she was unwilling to make Xiao Jing go through the trouble of socializing with the Chang family.
"Aunt, I know. I will take care of my father when he gets old."
Knowing what his aunt wanted to hear, Chang Jing gave her a guarantee. It was quite good to have his aunt at Old Chang's house to shield him from some trouble.
After the fruit was served, the third son-in-law personally escorted Chang Jing home. Those who truly care for their younger generation are willing to put their feelings into action, rather than just offering empty words and criticisms.
After this incident, the Chang family finally realized that they could not benefit from Chang Jing's actions no matter what, and they stopped complaining.
Besides buying shops, Chang Jing was also busy with his final exams. It was the first major exam of his high school life, and he needed to get good grades so as not to let down his rebirth.
During his spare time, Chang Jing almost always flipped through his textbooks to reinforce his memory.
"Chang Jing, do you have a younger brother in the junior high school? There was a fight going on in the junior high school during free time just now, and I went to see what was going on. I heard one of them say that it was your younger brother!"
Free activity periods are when the PE teacher takes a break and lets the students do whatever they want. Some people will play basketball or something, while others will go back to the classroom to review their lessons.
Chang Jing wanted to get good grades on the final exam, so he didn't go out for activities. However, the classmates who went out for activities returned to the classroom with gossipy expressions and started chatting with Chang Jing.
"I guess I have a cousin, but I don't really have any interaction with him."
Was Chang Decheng using him as a crutch? Otherwise, why would he mention him? Suppressing his doubts, Chang Jing calmly recounted his grudges with Chang Decheng.
“I don’t get along with that cousin. During the summer vacation, he pushed me down and broke my head.”
"Wow! No wonder, he started it all today! But the guy he hit wasn't backing down and beat him back. It looks like he broke his hand. Chang Jing, do you want to go check on him?"
Another comrade came over and immediately broke the news.
"Yes, he started it. When he realized he couldn't beat him, he pushed you out and said you were his cousin, telling you to teach that guy a lesson. That guy wasn't someone to mess with either, and he broke his hand. Your cousin held his hand and said it was broken."
"His business has nothing to do with me. I still have an exam paper to finish. You guys keep chatting, I'm going to work on my exam paper."
Hasn't Chang Decheng caused enough trouble outside? Now he dares to act recklessly at school. But none of this concerns him; he can just listen to the gossip for fun.
"Okay, you can continue studying! I'm going to buy some soda. Anyone need anything? Let me know!"
In class, anyone going to the convenience store would call out a name. If a close classmate wanted someone to bring something for them, they would simply pay that person and have them bring it up.
Regarding the matter of Chang Jing's cousin, with whom he had a strained relationship, being beaten up, everyone could tell that Chang Jing didn't want to get involved or have others discuss it, so they politely changed the subject.
Before they knew it, it was time for the final exams. Chang Jing finished the exams smoothly and achieved the top score in the grade. Song Huizhen held the report card with tears in her eyes.
"Okay, that's great. What would you like to eat today, Jing? I'll go buy it and cook it for you."
Her son did very well in school when he was young, but unfortunately his grades declined as he grew older. She was anxious and scolded him, but it was no use. Before the divorce, she was afraid that the divorce would hinder her child's development. Now, seeing this report card, she is at ease.
But she felt even more heartbroken. Her son had grown up prematurely, and the price he was paying was something she didn't want to think about.
"Mom, you're being unfair! I've been at the top of the class for years, why haven't you cooked me anything delicious? You weren't this happy when you saw my report card before."
Chang Ling jokingly muttered that Song Huizhen was biased, but she was also very happy that her brother had good grades, even happier than when she got first place in the exam.
"You said yourself that you've been consistently ranked first in the school for years, I'm used to it, there's no surprise here."
Song Huizhen smiled and tapped Chang Ling's forehead. With her son and daughter both successful, what more could she ask for?!
"That's right, I've always been excellent, but now my brother has also improved and is just as excellent as me."
Chang Ling patted Chang Jing on the shoulder, looking earnest and serious. Her precocious and mischievous manner was so amusing that the Chang family was filled with joy once again.
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