Although there are activities, it still cannot stop people’s desire for the New Year.

When Li Wen drove home, there were firecrackers everywhere along the way, giving people the feeling that the New Year atmosphere had become more intense.

"You kid, I thought you were going to spend the New Year at your uncle's house and not come back!" Li Deyou had been standing at the door waiting for his son.

"Then I have to come back. I had a meal at my uncle's house at noon. I originally planned to sit down at my second aunt's house and then come back. My uncle and the others were so enthusiastic that they took me for a drink again." Li Wen explained with a smile.

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"Stop talking, go back quickly. It will get dark soon, and a whole room of people are waiting for you!" Li Deyou said and walked back quickly.

Li Wen walked in and found that the living room and room were already filled with tables and people, preparing for the New Year's Eve dinner.

My father's second uncle, eldest brother, second brother, and Li Tao from the second uncle's family were sitting next to the TV, eating melon seeds and chatting.

Seeing Li Wen come in, everyone greeted Li Wen one after another.

I haven't seen my second brother Li Quan and Li Tao yet when I came back this time. Li Wen smiled and walked up to chat for a few words.

"Okay, keep your voices down."

Seeing the children playing at another table causing the adults to talk, Li Wu turned around and scolded them.

The little guys went crazy grabbing candies, but when Li Wuyi scolded them, they all immediately shrank.

"Brother, those who are celebrating the New Year, don't talk about the children, let them be happy." Li Wen looked at his somewhat wilted nephews and nieces and said in a funny way.

"That's right, there's no kid who doesn't make trouble. Boss, you were very playful when you were a kid." The old lady said to the side.

When Li Wu saw the old lady protecting his great-grandson, he was immediately defeated, but he still gave the elders a warning look.

The men were gossiping, the children were making trouble, but no women came out. Li Wen knew that this was the case every year, and the women in the family were busiest on New Year's Eve.

The kitchen was in full swing, Wang Chunmei's sisters-in-law, each with their two daughters-in-law and two daughters, were busy non-stop.

"Mom, second aunt, the two sisters-in-law have worked hard! Can you help me with anything?" Li Wen came to the kitchen and said hello to the two elders.

"No need to help, just go talk to your father, uncle and the others!

Just me, your aunt, and your sister-in-law are enough in the kitchen, and there's not enough room for the crowd." Wang Chunmei was busy making dumplings and had no time to talk to Li Wen, so she drove people away.

Li Wen felt bored and went straight back to the front hall to chat with his father and others.

"Taozi, how are you doing at the state-owned hotel in the county?" Li Wen looked at his somewhat shy cousin and asked with a smile.

"It's okay, Aunt Zhang and the others take good care of me." Li Tao replied in a low voice.

"Speak loudly and quietly, like a girl." The second uncle on the side slapped Li Tao on the forehead.

Li Wen looked at this second uncle who had been reckless all his life and couldn't help but smile.

"Second Uncle, hitting people on the head often can easily make people stupid, especially underage children." Li Wen decided to scare his second uncle.

"Hiss! Is this true?" The second uncle was alerted when he heard this.

Seeing Li Wen nod, Li Dezhong looked at his big hands silently.

"You can't hit the baby on the head from now on. Did you hear me? If you want to, just spank the baby." Li Dezhong suddenly got the idea and warned his son and Li Wu directly.

The second uncle's action immediately made everyone sitting there laugh.

"Second uncle, Taozi has just worked in a state-owned hotel for a year and is still an apprentice. Even if he becomes a full-time employee in the future, he will only be a cook at best and has no future.

Taozi has been smart since he was a child, so my idea is to let Taozi work in a state-owned hotel first, and when the pickle factory is built next year, let Taozi go there." Li Wen suggested as he looked at his somewhat conceited cousin.

"What can this kid do in a pickle factory? I think it would be great for him to be an apprentice in a restaurant.

Our family is not short of money now. I think it would be good for Tao Zi to become a cook after he finishes his studies in a few years. At least no matter what happens in the future, the cook will not be short of food." Li Dezhong waved his hand and refused.

Since the second uncle has already said it, Li Wen can't refute it. After all, this is related to his son's future.

"Dad, I don't want to work in a restaurant, not to mention waiting on people. The key is that I don't want to stay in the kitchen all my life. It's too boring." Li Tao, who was a little tired at the side, suddenly raised his head and said.

"You little brat, do you know how you got your job? It was your uncle who gave you Juanzi's place.

You don't care about such a good thing as "Eight Great Members". I think you want to go to heaven?" Li Dezhong said and was about to slap Li Tao on the head.

Li Tao saw Li Wen quickly hiding behind him, and Li Dezhong jumped away.

"Second brother, don't worry about beating the baby. Ask Tao Zi why he doesn't want to go to the state-owned hotel. Is it because the baby has been wronged?" Li Deyou quickly grabbed his second brother.

With the protection of Li Deyou and Li Wen, Li Tao became bolder and told his reasons.

It turns out that Li Tao's spot was originally allocated by the hotel chef to his nephew, but Li Tao parachuted in and replaced the chef's nephew.

It's better now. The head chef has always disliked Li Tao. He made Li Tao wash dishes and peel potatoes for a year, and he couldn't even improve his academic skills.

Although Li Tao is related to Zhang Xia, after all, there is Li Wen between them, and the Zhang family is only in logistics and cannot manage the kitchen.

"Oh! It's my fault. Taozi originally worked as a waiter, but I saw no future as a waiter, so I dragged Aunt Zhang to let Taozi become an apprentice. I didn't expect it to be self-defeating." Li Wu slapped his thigh angrily.

"Hmph! After the New Year, I will go to the county town to deal with Cheng Datou, a lousy and cowardly cook. He made my son wash dishes and peel potatoes for a year." Li Dezhong scolded him directly.

"Second uncle, to be honest, even if Taozi learns to be a cook, I feel it is a pity. There are many small restaurants in Hong Kong, and the status of cooks is not high, and they don't earn much money from hard work.

Although our country has suffered a bit in recent years, the economy will definitely be liberalized as before in the future. By then, restaurants will definitely be everywhere, and cooks will definitely not be as popular as they are now.

Taozi has been smart since he was a child and has graduated from junior high school. I plan to let him train in the pickle factory for a few years. When he can build a factory privately in the future, let him help me." Li Wen followed and fanned to the side.

Everyone sitting here was thoughtful after listening to Li Wen's words, especially the eldest brother who had been driving cars for many years. He had seen many people and received a lot of knowledge, so he naturally understood what his younger brother meant.

"I don't care. Anyway, your brother will have no food by then. You, the elder brother, have to take care of it." Li Dezhong scratched his head and looked at Li Wen and said.

After all, Li Dezhong was a farmer with limited knowledge, but a rough old man like him couldn't bear to see his son being bullied. Even if his nephew couldn't trick him, he just let it go.

"Second uncle, don't worry about this, I can't cheat anyone but my brother.

Later in the year, I will use my connections to let Taozi return to his job as a waiter. We won’t be angry about it. I will work there when the factory is built later.” Li Wen solved Li Tao’s work in a few words.
Chapter completed!