Chapter 215: Throwing the Pot

Zhou Shuren put down his teacup, "To face difficulties and sarcasm calmly, to quickly analyze the pros and cons, to weigh the cause and effect behind it, to use the force to counter the force, to stir up the water, to stay out of the circle of right and wrong, is the way to become a master."

Chang Lian, "........"

He felt that he might never become a master in his lifetime!

Zhou Shuren saw that Chang Lian's anger had subsided and smiled, "Are you still angry?"

Chang Lian shook his head. He didn't have anything to be angry about after hearing what his father said. If he was angry, it was because he lost his temper. "But father, Dong Chuchu and I are engaged. The relatives of the Dong family don't take it seriously at all. They force us to buy the prescription."

Today, his fantasy was completely shattered. All his arrogance was based on fantasy. The reality is bloody.

Zhou Shuren, "There is really nothing in our family that is worthy of the Dong family's attention. This is a fact. The Dong family occupies half of the county, has wealth and official positions. Our family is a small Zhoujia Village, and the only thing we can show off is a few scholars. We have no wealth and no people. Why would the Dong family take our family seriously?"

Chang Lian's pupils shrank, because what his father said was true, and his mouth was bitter, "Then why marry into our family?"

Zhou Shuren didn't talk about it before because Chang Lian had never been exposed to the outside world, and it wouldn't be profound if he talked about it. Now is the right time to talk about it, "Because it's easy to control. Of course, if your father and I have potential, the Dong family will also make money. Today, the relatives of the Dong family bought flowers and prescriptions. Although it was forced to sell, it was not robbed. It has already taken into account the in-laws of the two families. If you want others to respect you, you have to stand high enough. You have to remember that in-laws are not indestructible."

Chang Lian had never thought that reality would be so cruel. His father's analysis was full of blood. He realized how ridiculous his unwillingness was and how insignificant he was. He clenched his fists and adjusted his position. He wanted to be like his father, self-aware, humble, and enrich himself. He bowed and saluted, "Dad, please teach me."

He wants to stand higher, he wants to control his own destiny, he doesn't want to be at the mercy of others without even the ability to resist.

Zhou Shuren's eyes were deep. Among his four sons, the eldest and second sons had destined futures. The oldest son would not go too far. Instead, Chang Lian could go further. It was worthwhile for him to go home and stay there early. Mr. Dong meant that there was no need to rush home, but he remembered the time when Chang Lian went to deliver the gifts. He went home and stayed there early for a more obvious effect. What he wanted was for the relatives of the Dong family to think that there might be problems with the engagement.

He didn't even tell Zhulan about this. He educated his son and Zhulan never asked too many questions. However, from his attitude today, Zhulan must have guessed that he was trying to trick Changlian, otherwise she wouldn't have been too lazy to ask just now.

Chang Lian had been bending over without moving. He could only hear the sound of his father pouring tea. He did not hear any other sound, but he did not dare to move. He did not know how long he had been bending over. His calves were shaking. He was about to fall, and his father finally spoke, "Get up!"

Zhou Shuren looked at Chang Lian, who was sweating profusely, and asked, "How does it feel to bend over?"

Chang Lian's waist ached, his legs were numb, and his legs felt like they were bitten by bugs. He felt extremely uncomfortable. "It's not good."

"You have to remember that you will be bending more often in the future. Today is just a practice in advance. Changlian, our family doesn't have the capital to let you stand up straight all the time. The first lesson dad teaches you is to learn to bend. Practice bending more every day. I hope that sooner or later, no matter how long you bend, you will be able to stand up without changing your expression."

Chang Lian's heart was pounding. He knew that his father had taught him what he had not taught his elder and second brothers. His father approved of him in his heart and said excitedly, "Yes, I will practice well."

Zhou Shuren thought about it. He was still a child after all. He was excited when he was valued. "There's food in the kitchen. Let's go and eat!"

Chang Lian's anger disappeared, and his stomach started to growl. His father was right. It was not worth getting angry at unnecessary people. He should not hurt himself for someone who had nothing to do with him. "Yeah."

Chang Lian's legs were no longer numb, and he walked briskly. When he was almost at the door, he heard his father say, "Give the money from selling the prescription to your sister-in-law. The twenty taels are all your sister-in-law's credit. You should give it all to your sister-in-law. In the future, you should open your horizons and at least don't seek benefits from your own people. I don't care who you calculate and how much money you get from outsiders, but you can't do that to anyone in the family, even nephews and nieces. Our Zhou family is a whole. Remember this. This is my bottom line. If you do it again, I will break your legs."

Chang Lian, "........"

He couldn't get a share of the twenty taels of silver, and he had to put all his own money into it. Well, this made him feel worse than being insulted, his money.

He turned around and looked at his father's cold eyes. He shuddered. He did not doubt his father's words, "There will definitely not be a next time."

"Just remember it. If you forget, Dad will be happy to help you remember it."

Chang Lian, "........"

No, there is no need. Now that he knows more about his father, he is even more afraid of him. He doesn't want his father to help him learn his lesson. His intuition tells him that this is definitely not something he can bear. His parents are unnecessary and his father will really take ruthless action.

Zhulan was not asleep after all, and had been eavesdropping in the bedroom. Zhou Shuren's warning was indeed necessary. Chang Lian should not be tempted to take advantage of her. People like to test boundaries by nature. Once they have tested the boundaries and feel that it is nothing, they become bolder. So a warning must be given now. This is the bottom line that cannot be crossed.

Zhou Shuren was satisfied and stood up, "Okay, go eat."

Chang Lian, ".......Yeah."

Zhou Shuren returned to the bedroom and said with a smile, "I knew you weren't asleep."

Zhu Lan replied, "You have put a lot of effort into training Chang Lian."

"I can't help it. I have four sons, but only one of them is so talented. I was thinking of waiting for Changlian to finish his apprenticeship and then pay more attention to Gu Changzhi!"

He is really stingy with his old son. He gave up Chang Zhi earlier than he gave up his eldest brother. In order to avoid having to clean up the mess for his old son all the time in the future, it is better to hand the job over to Chang Lian!

Zhulan, "........"

She was also quite helpless towards her old son and expressed her support for Zhou Shuren's behavior of shirking responsibility!

In the kitchen, Chang Lian squatted at the door with his meal in hand, eating. The sunlight above his head was blocked, and he realized it was his second brother. "Second brother."

Zhou Laoer went to the backyard to use the restroom but unexpectedly found something unexpected. He patted his third brother on the shoulder and said, "Come on."

Chang Lian swallowed the rice in his mouth, feeling the support of his second brother, "Yeah."

After finishing his meal, Chang Lian touched the silver in his purse. The only feeling he had was pain in his heart. He was penniless.

Li took the purse in disbelief, "All for me?"

Chang Lian forced himself to look away from his purse. There were twenty taels of silver and two taels of gold. He only realized today that he liked gold, especially gold. "Yes."

Li was already very sad, but she didn't expect that things would turn around. Twenty taels! She grabbed the silver and raised her head, asking cautiously, "Old Third, did you keep your share?"

Don't say you didn't leave any!

Chang Lian's heart was bleeding. "The recipe belongs to my sister-in-law, and the money is what she deserves. I didn't keep it. I am very grateful that my sister-in-law can help me."

Li, "........Are you really Chang Lian?"

These days, she has seen how much Chang Lian loves money. Every penny is a treasure to him. Now he says he doesn't want money. Maybe he is trying to scheme against him again!

Li held her purse tightly and said, "No money is needed. Your elder brother and I have no money."

Zhulan came out and heard this. Li covered her purse with her hands, looking alert, as if she would fight to the death if she talked about money. Changlian's face was shaking with pain. It was a miracle that these two people could actually cooperate!