Chapter 533: I never dreamed that I would have the wealth and glory I have today

Two o'clock in the afternoon.

Naye Villa Complex.

The three sisters Zhang Xiuping, Ou Guofang and Ou Guohua were sitting in the living room chatting.

This villa is naturally the villa of the Ou Guohua family. When the whole family was building the villa, Deng Changyuan had already separated from his parents and brothers, so he took this villa for himself.

After chatting about the SARS epidemic for a while, Ou Guohua couldn't help but sigh: "Sister Ping, Sister Fang, time flies so fast. In the blink of an eye, we are all in our forties. In another two years, when our children get married, we will be grandmothers."

Ou Guofang also sighed: "I have indeed grown old without realizing it. It feels like the things that happened when I was young are still in front of my eyes!"

Zhang Xiuping smiled and said, "It doesn't matter if we are old. Anyway, we three sisters are very lucky. Not only did we grow up together, we also got married in the same place, and we all live such a good life. God has been good enough to us."

Ou Guohua agreed and said, "Sister Ping is right. God has been really good to us. Back then, our three sisters' biggest wish was to marry a loyal man and have the parents-in-law be more approachable. As for the man's family conditions, we didn't even dare to think about it, as long as it was not worse than ours.

At that time, I really could not have imagined that the three of us sisters would have the wealth and glory we have today."

"Yes, back then we really could not have dreamed that we would live such a wealthy life as we do today."

Ou Guofang nodded in agreement, and then added: "Of course, we are where we are today thanks to Sister Ping. If it weren't for Sister Ping's help, I'm afraid that the lives of the two of us sisters would not be much better than those girls in our Poxin Village. How could we have such a rich life today!"

Zhang Xiuping smiled and said, "In fact, we should all thank my father-in-law. He was the one who changed the fate of the three of us sisters."

"Sister Ping is right!"

Ou Guohua nodded repeatedly and said: "Jiu Gong not only changed the fate of the three of us sisters, but also changed the fate of the entire Naye Deng clan. Without Jiu Gong's selfless dedication, how could the Naye Deng clan be where they are today!"

Ou Guofang said: "Even the family tree is worthy of having a separate page, so there is no need for us to say more about Jiugong's contribution to the clan!"

Ou Guohua said with emotion: "There are so few people like Jiu Gong in the world. Not only is he respected by all the clan members as the head of the clan, but he is also very kind to all his daughters-in-law. He is really not partial to anyone at all. He can be regarded as a role model for the whole clan. I wish my parents-in-law were as sensible as him."

Zhang Xiuping said: "Ahua, actually your parents-in-law are pretty good. They were just a little partial to each other at first, but there were no major problems in other aspects. Now we are all about to become grandmothers, and we should understand that it is really difficult for parents to be completely impartial.

Take my Dong'er and Dongzi for example. Not to mention us as parents, even my father-in-law as a grandfather can't help but favor Dong'er.

So it’s better to just let it go. Unless it’s really too extreme, there’s no need to worry about it.”

Ou Guofang said: "Yes, Ah Hua, don't worry about these things anymore."

Ou Guohua smiled and said, "Don't worry, I've let go of these things a long time ago. If it was in the past when things were difficult, then maybe I would care about it, but now we are not short of money, so it doesn't matter to me whether they are partial or not."

Zhang Xiuping said: "It's good that you can let it go."

…

The twenty-eighth day of the twelfth lunar month.

At the entrance of the Deng Clan Ancestral Hall in Naye.

Deng Shirong presided over the year-end clan meeting.

In addition to the members of the Naye Deng family and the aunt, there were naturally onlookers who came after hearing the news. This has become an annual feature of the upper and lower second and third villages.

The first thing to do is naturally to give scholarships to outstanding students in the clan, followed by dividends to the aunts, and then dividends to the clan members. This process has been going on for more than ten years. Not only are the Naye Deng clan members very familiar with it, but even the onlookers know it clearly.

Nowadays, in addition to awarding scholarships to outstanding students in the clan and dividends to the aunts in the clan, which are still paid in cash, the dividends paid to the clan members are no longer paid in cash, but are directly deposited into their cards.

Here, it is worth mentioning that as long as the bank has business outlets in the county, they have opened business outlets in Naye Village. Therefore, when the Deng family of Naye distributes dividends to the clansmen, the bank staff will come directly to the site to work, which is really convenient.

Only Deng Shirong present knew that in the past life, there was only one credit union in the entire Shuangwang Town. It was not until the late 1990s and 1990s, when the economy of Shuangwang Town had developed significantly, that Guilin Bank was added, and the rest were gone.

From this we can see that the economy of Shuangwang Town in the past was really not that good, because if the economy was strong, the four major banks would definitely set up business outlets here.

This life is different. Driven by the big project of Naye Film and Television City, all the four major banks have come to Naye Village to set up business outlets.

Deng Shirong's two relatives-in-law had heard about the Deng's year-end dividend meeting a long time ago, but it was not until this year that they actually watched the entire process on site. It must be said that they were still very shocked. The dividend amounts ranged from hundreds of thousands to millions and then to tens of millions. Most people would find it difficult to remain calm when seeing it on site.

Father Feng is better off. Before he became a relative of Deng Shirong, he had already built up a fortune of more than 30 million through his own hard work. Over the past five years, with the strong support of his in-laws, his business has become more and more prosperous, and now he is a billionaire.

Therefore, when seeing the dividend distribution scene of the Ye Deng family, one can still remain calm.

But Zhou's father was different. He was not a businessman before, but an official. When he saw that the dividend distribution meeting of the Ye Deng family was just as his son and daughter-in-law said, he felt more or less emotional.

Of course, after his son married Deng Yunzhu, his current wealth has reached an extremely exaggerated level.

Therefore, Zhou's father just felt emotional but was not too shocked.

After the tribesmen’s dividends were distributed and the bank staff had evacuated, Deng Shirong began to speak: “Dear tribesmen and other cousins, I would like to talk to you about the SARS epidemic.

According to the information I have received, the number of SARS cases in Guangzhou is increasing day by day. I believe there will be a major outbreak in the next few days.

I have told you all about the SARS virus many times before, but today, while my aunt and so many cousins ​​are here, I want to emphasize to you again that SARS is a highly contagious virus that can kill people.

Therefore, everyone must pay attention to this and do a good job of supervision to try to prevent relatives and friends in Guangdong from returning.

If anyone in the village is found to have returned from Guangdong, they must strictly follow the self-isolation regulations. The specific procedures are as follows..."

After explaining the self-isolation method to everyone, Deng Shirong continued, "This terrible infectious disease concerns the life safety of everyone, so everyone must strictly implement it. On the second day of the Lunar New Year, when everyone visits relatives, they must also call in advance to communicate. If there are people returning from Guangdong in the village where the relatives live, it is best not to visit them for the time being until the epidemic is over.

In short, we must strengthen communication and inform each other of any news. We must never let SARS spread to our side.

Well, now that I have said everything else, let’s adjourn the meeting!”

When the crowd heard this, they started talking about it and left in groups of three or five.

Just as Deng Shirong said, he has talked enough about the SARS epidemic during this period of time. In addition, the county leaders also attach great importance to it. The health departments of various townships have gone to the villages to publicize epidemic prevention knowledge. I believe everyone has become aware of the prevention awareness.

Nothing happened in the previous life if I didn't take any precautions, but in this life I have taken so many precautions. It would be really strange if something still happened.

Therefore, Deng Shirong is still very relieved.

…

In a blink of an eye.

It was the second day of the Chinese New Year.

After breakfast, the entire Naye Deng family started moving, and every household was stuffing things into the trunk of the car. These were gifts for their daughters-in-law to take back to their parents' home.

Twenty years ago, most of the daughters-in-law of the Naye Deng family returned to their parents' home on foot.

Fifteen years ago, most people went back by bicycle.

Ten years ago, most people went back by motorcycle.

Nowadays, most people drive back home in cars.

According to statistics at the end of last year, the number of cars owned by the Deng family in Naye has now exceeded 600, which is a very exaggerated figure. There are not as many cars in all the towns and villages in the county, including the county seat.

After all, now is not the future, when cars were as common as motorcycles are today.

But it is only 2003 now. In Bobai County, the monthly salary for professions such as waiters, salesmen, and security guards is only two to three hundred yuan. It is considered very good to be able to get three to four hundred yuan a month.

Therefore, it is really unlikely for a salaried person to buy a car in this era.

Only bosses who make money from business can afford a car.

Because Deng Shirong’s publicity last year had a very obvious effect, migrant workers from all over the country who should have returned home resigned and rushed back before Tenglong Bus Company stopped running to Guangdong. Those who did not return then did not return later.

Therefore, it is still very safe in this area and everyone can visit relatives without any worries.

The three sisters, Zhang Xiuping, Ou Guofang and Ou Guohua, naturally drove back to their parents' home with their husbands and children to visit relatives.

In the past, when Zhang Xiuping and others wanted to go back to her parents' home, they had to go through Tanlian Road, then Longtan Street, and then go to Poxin Village.

This route actually takes a lot of detours. Shuangwang Bangjie - Tanlian Road intersection - Longtan Poxin is equivalent to the Chinese character "厂". Shuangwang Bangjie is at the end of the horizontal stroke of the character "厂", Tanlian Road intersection is at the intersection of the horizontal stroke and the stroke of the character "厂", and Longtan Poxin is at the end of the stroke of the character "厂".

Therefore, the original route took a lot of detours.

Now, driven by Naye Film and Television City, the government has built a highway from Nanning to Naye Film and Television City. The road from Naye Village to Longtan is no longer shaped like a "factory" but has become a "one".

In this way, not only is the distance between the two places shorter, but they are also on the highway. It used to take more than 40 minutes to drive a car, but now it only takes 15 minutes to arrive. It is really extremely convenient.

When Zhang Xiuping and others' car entered Poxin Village, it immediately caused a sensation in the whole village.

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Now the status of the three Zhang Xiuping sisters in Poxin Village is really outrageous. This is mainly because they have made great contributions to the village. For example, they have built ancestral halls, schools, roads, and set up scholarships. The three sisters have contributed a lot of money.

In this era, the rich are the boss. What's more, this boss is willing to spend money for the village. It would be strange if he didn't have a high status.

When I returned to my parents' home, I skipped the greetings.

Mother Zhang looked at her granddaughter in surprise and asked, "Dong'er, are you driving?"

Xiao Dong'er smiled and said, "Yes, grandma, I'm a pretty good driver. I'll take you out for a ride later."

Mother Zhang smiled and said yes, then she took her granddaughter and grandson's hands and said, "It's cold outside, come inside and warm yourself by the fire."

Although the Zhang family had installed air conditioning a long time ago, people in the countryside are used to sitting around a fire and warming themselves when the weather is cold. For the Zhang family, the comfort brought by the fire cannot be compared to air conditioning or heating.

Sitting by the fire, Zhang Shouguo asked, "Dongzi, you are also going to the capital to study at university. How do you feel?"

Dongzi smiled and said, "Uncle, I feel pretty good. Our school is not far from my sister's school. I go to Peking University to see my sister every week."

Xiao Dong'er rolled her eyes at him and said, "Are you here to see me at Peking University? You're here to find a date at our school."

Zhang Shoushan, who was sitting next to Dongzi, patted him on the shoulder and praised him, "Good boy, you actually went to Peking University to find a partner. You are amazing."

Dongzi chuckled and said, "Of course I do. I don't like the girls in our crappy school."

My cousin couldn't help but ask curiously, "Dongzi, have you found a partner in Peking University?"

Dongzi shook his head and said, "I haven't found one yet. The main reason is that my sister is very stingy and refuses to introduce me to a pretty school girl."

Xiao Dong'er snorted, "It's not easy for them to get into Peking University. I don't want to hurt them."

Dongzi said: "Sister, look at what you said, wouldn't it be a blessing to follow me? How can it harm others!"

Xiao Dong'er said, "You've just entered college, and you're already eager to find a partner. Who knows if you'll just play around and then throw it away?"

Dongzi: “…”

Hearing the conversation between the siblings, all the elders couldn't help but smile.

If it was Xiao Dong'er who was in a hurry to find a partner at school, few people present would have laughed, but if it was Dongzi, then it wouldn't matter.

When men and women are in love, the social norm is that the man takes advantage and the woman suffers.

Zhang Xiuping asked, "Dongzi, are you really looking for a partner, or are you just playing around like your sister said?"

Dongzi blinked and said, "If you find someone you like, you can spend some time with them. If they are suitable, you can marry them. If they are not suitable, you can separate. How can you call this just for fun?"

Deng Yuntai warned: "Take it easy, kid. Everyone in our family, starting from your grandfather, has been very loyal in their relationships. Don't learn bad habits from them."

Dongzi said, "Dad, don't worry. A relationship that is not for the purpose of marriage is just hooliganism. I understand this principle."

Deng Yuntai said: "Well, it's good that you know it."

"Dongzi, your idea is good. You can find a partner while you are still studying, and you can get married right after you graduate from college."

At this point, Zhang's mother looked at her three unmarried grandsons and said, "You three brothers should learn from Dongzi and find a partner as soon as possible."

Dongzi's three cousins ​​looked at each other and could only respond helplessly.

…

Naye Village.

Deng Shirong, who was doing nothing, was sitting in front of the computer reading an online novel.

At this time, the development of online novels had entered the late Bronze Age and was not far from the arrival of the Iron Age.

In later generations, some people have summarized the development of online novels, with a detailed division from the Stone Age when online novels were born to the era of big IP in later generations.

Among them, the Stone Age refers to 1998-2000, the Bronze Age is 2000-2003, the Iron Age is 2003-2005, the Golden Age is 2005-2008, the Wireless Age is 2008-2015, and the Big IP Age is from 2015 to later generations.

The reason why there is no silver age is that online literature experienced a comprehensive explosion after 2005, and directly skipped the silver age and entered the golden age.

In the Bronze Age, Rosen's "The Story of the Wind", Pistol's "The Tale of the Demonic God", and Lao Zhu's "Purple River" were all famous works that were popular during this period.

It is worth mentioning Rosen's "Stories of Wind and Beauty". The first volume of this work, "Galaxy Chapter", was published by Taiwan's Wanxiang Publishing House around 1998, followed by "Meteor Chapter". However, with the advent of the Internet age, this book soon began to circulate and update on the Internet.

So, although "The Story of Fengzi" was originally a paper media work, it is a serious online novel.

In his previous life, when Deng Shirong first came into contact with online novels, online novels had already entered the wireless era. There were so many online novels at that time that he had no time to go back and read works from the Stone Age and the Bronze Age. He only reviewed the well-known works from the Iron Age and the Golden Age.

Now, with nothing to do, Deng Shirong searched for "The Legend of the Demonic God" written by Taiwanese writer Pistol, and prepared to read this phenomenal online novel.

Although Deng Shirong had never seen "The Legend of the Demonic God" in his previous life, he was very familiar with its name.

How popular was this novel during the Bronze Age?

It is said that when Pistol was updating "The Legend of the Demon God" online, such a thing happened: a large number of readers were waiting for the novel to be updated in front of their computers. At the moment his novel was updated, a large number of readers clicked in to watch it. As a result, due to the huge amount of instantaneous reading traffic, the network was congested and the server of the first release website almost collapsed.

Moreover, after the physical book of "The Legend of the Demon God" was published in Hong Kong and Taiwan, the highest single-volume sales reached a peak of more than 12,000 copies.

At that time, a book only had 60,000 words and was sold in Taiwan for NT$160 to NT$170, which was approximately RMB 40. Considering that the population of Hong Kong and Taiwan was only 30 million, this could be considered a huge sales figure.

When you are engrossed in reading a novel, you don't feel the passage of time. Anyone who likes to read novels, when encountering a wonderful work, probably has had the experience of reading all night without realizing it and just can't stop.

Deng Shirong was not that obsessed with "The Legend of the Demonic God". If he had read this book when he first started to read online novels, he would have been as fascinated as other readers. However, he has been bombarded by the various online novels of later generations for more than ten years, and he has read countless classic plots in the novels.

Looking back at the "Demon Tale" of this era today, it is really hard to have that kind of amazing feeling again.

However, it is still quite good for killing time.

(End of this chapter)