Chapter 28 The Difference Between Rich and Poor (Continued Update 2/2)
Before going out to the night market that night, Chen Zui had to think about whether he would meet anyone he knew tonight.
After all, in the past three days, he met Xu Dangwu who came to sell socks on the first day, Bai Zhi who came to buy clothes on the second day, and his cousin Luo Qiuyi on the third day.
But when he thought about it carefully, most of the people he knew were ordinary poor students. What could you do for free these days? You didn't need to spend a penny, or even a few dollars, to go to the night market.
So it's normal to meet someone you know.
But tonight, when they were busy closing the stall at eleven o'clock, the acquaintance Chen most occasionally caught a glimpse of was actually the fat man who seemed to be following them yesterday.
But after just one glance, he disappeared into the world again, as if he had never appeared.
Even though everyone was looking for trouble, the thieves who understood the barrage couldn't find any clues after searching through Chen Zui's perspective for a long time.
So, he sent Bai Zhi to the corridor again, and left only when he heard the voices and the sound of the door closing.
Because she was suspicious, Chen Zui did not go home directly. After that, she walked around the downstairs of her house for a few times, but found nothing in the end.
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Another early morning.
The days are still full of vitality.
He was busy at the Xingye Wholesale Market until the store closed at noon. Chen Zui, who was supposed to have lunch with Zhao Wanrou and Coco, declined the invitation. He was going to attend Luo Qiuyi's college entrance banquet.
Originally he didn't want to go, but his father, who came back early at midnight last night, told him again, so he had no choice but to agree.
I arrived at Guiyan Tower around 12:30 and found that so many people were serving drinks here at noon.
Judging by the days, it was probably a banquet held at the home of college students who were about to go to college, and Chen Zuiben was one of them.
It's just that his family's situation is special. He has borrowed some money from relatives in the past two years. Dad wants to lose face. If his family can do it, they will ask a group of creditors to raise money for Chen Zui's tuition. The gossip behind his back is not
It was less, so after some discussion, I decided it would be better not to do it.
Chen Zui also felt that it was good not to do it, and he was not picky about it.
He met his date's parents in the lobby, and the three of them went upstairs together. Occasionally, he saw a young man who was about the same age as him and very student-like, his face flushed with anger. He thought it was quite interesting.
Come to 306 and knock on the box door.
After hearing the sound of entering, Father Chen opened the door and walked in first.
The private room is not big, with a large table with a turntable in the middle. Two or three families are already seated, but the aunt who is hosting the banquet has not yet arrived.
Chen Zui was still very polite: "Third aunt, fourth aunt, little aunt, third uncle, fourth uncle, little uncle..." He said hello one by one, and finally nodded to his two cousins of the same generation.
Hearing his greeting, the elders all responded with smiles, and Chen Zui's cousins also waved.
The aunt who had been closest to Chen since childhood stood up, poured a cup of tea for all three members of his family, and asked by the way: "Second sister, how did you get here?"
Chen’s mother: “You’re just here, we’re not far away.”
Chen Zuozi looked around again. When he didn't see his younger brother, he asked his aunt: "Where is my younger brother? Why isn't he here?"
My aunt smiled: "I haven't been able to find anyone during the summer vacation. I didn't come back all night yesterday. I don't know where I went to stay overnight."
Chen knew that the little guy probably wouldn't be happy to come to such an occasion, so he didn't ask further questions.
So, since the host's aunt's family hadn't arrived yet, everyone had no choice but to talk about it.
Of course, the adults talk and the children listen.
Just during the conversation, the fourth aunt's family revealed that they wanted money.
This is understandable. Chen's father swore that the money would be repaid as soon as possible after Chen went to college.
Chen Zui watched and listened, and finally looked down at his bulging bum.
That is, at the same time, the third uncle also spoke: "Second brother-in-law, you just have to know what you are doing. Life is not easy these days. Who is not short of money, right?"
Chen's father put on a smile: "My brother-in-law is right. I work every day and every night just to end the famine as soon as possible. Don't worry, it will be indispensable."
Looking at the scene in front of him, Chen most recalled the scene of a banquet at home three or four years ago. His father was in high spirits and toasted frequently. At that time, the third uncle and the fourth uncle were called a close relative. Now when I compare them, I can't help but feel happy.
Sad.
The world is cold and warm, and one knows the sweet and the bitter.
Of course, there is nothing wrong with third aunt's family or fourth aunt's family asking for money, and there are no harsh words.
But looking at his father, Chen Zui still felt uncomfortable.
Everyone chatted for another five minutes before the door of 306 was finally pushed open and the aunt and her family walked in.
My uncle dressed up very energetically today, and even went a little off. The clothes he wore were all Adidas Nikes, which are popular in Songcheng these days.
My aunt is also radiant today, wearing a diamond ring on her hand that none of these aunts have.
Luo Qiuyi is smiling and wearing a white dress. She is today's protagonist.
As soon as the three of them entered the private room, the third aunt and fourth aunt's family all stood up.
This is a treatment that Chen Zui's family did not receive when they came in.
Moreover, the third aunt and the fourth aunt, one on the left and the other on the right, held their arms with the aunt, smiling kindly and asking for her welfare.
"Sister, how many carats is this big diamond ring? It looks so beautiful."
"Are these clothes sold by the first store in Huarong? I've seen more than three hundred of them, but I couldn't bear to part with them. I didn't expect you, eldest sister, to make the first move."
The third uncle and the fourth uncle also gathered around and greeted the eldest uncle cordially, with smiles on their faces.
"Brother-in-law, sit down. It's a happy event for your family today, so you have to sit here."
"You can drink anything, white beer, whatever. Now your brother-in-law has learned how to drink."
Even Chen Zui's cousins called Luo Qiuyi one by one, and they seemed to be closer to each other.
"Sister Qiu Yi, when will you take me out to play? I like to play with you."
"Sister, don't take her, she is the most annoying. Take me and I will obey."
As usual, my aunt poured me three cups of tea. My uncle sat there and watched and listened without saying much.
After everyone exchanged pleasantries, they finally took their seats.
The atmosphere suddenly became lively, which was completely different from the scene after Chen Zui and his family entered the private room.
Chen didn't think it was anything. In fact, this situation has happened every year during the past two years of Chinese New Year.
The third aunt's family and the fourth aunt's family are not bad in nature. Maybe it is the nature of admiration in people's hearts, which makes them naturally feel that they want to get closer to their aunt's family and move around more. This is normal.
But poor relatives just don't welcome them, while rich relatives welcome them all. This is indeed a fact.
Amid the commotion, Chen Zui shook his mother's hand and asked in a low voice: "Mom, how much money do we all owe people?"
Mother Chen didn't know why he asked so, so she shook her head and didn't answer.
Chen Zui insisted, pinched her hand again and put her ear to hers.
Mother Chen took a look and saw that no one was paying attention to the mother and son at this moment anyway, so she whispered to him:
"Third aunt's house, two thousand."
"Fourth aunt's house, three thousand."
"My aunt's family has the most, five thousand..."
After listening, Chen Zui looked at his bulging pocket.