As my mother and Aunt Chen have agreed, today the two families will celebrate the Spring Festival together. So in comparison, this year's Spring Festival will be more interesting and lively than in previous years.
For New Year's Eve dinner, six members of the two families gathered together at Xia Haoran's house; on New Year's Day, they all went to Li Mengyao's house, and so on. Anyway, they were all in the same community, and it only took a few steps to get back and forth.
As for whose house he was eating at, Xia Haoran really didn't care.
These days, the Spring Festival is just a formality and a perfunctory affair. After all, this is a fine traditional festival left over from China for thousands of years. As for what to eat and drink, is it actually any different from usual times? Since the reform and opening up, ordinary people have
With the improvement of living standards, who still cares about eating a few good meals in these days? Putting on a new suit of clothes?
It’s not that people’s consciousness has weakened, it’s just that in today’s materialistic society, people are too busy. They are busy with work, busy with study, and busy with other things... It may be difficult for a family of young and old to get together all year round.
Together, we can have a happy conversation and have a meal.
Therefore, today's New Year is just to create an opportunity for reunion.
Just like northerners must eat dumplings during the Chinese New Year. Eating dumplings is mainly a symbol, not a delicacy.
Every household must eat dumplings on the New Year's Eve night, which is a symbol of the New Year. Moreover, they have to make enough dumplings to eat for a whole day on the first day of the new year. Because on the first day of the new year, people have to go around to pay New Year greetings and visit relatives, basically
There is no rest for the whole day, and dumplings serve as a quick snack at this time.
At the same time, eating dumplings means "Gengsui Jiaozi", "zi" means "Zi Shi", and "Jiao" is a homophonic sound for "dumplings", which means "happy reunion" and "good luck".
After the meal, everyone sat on the sofa, eating snacks and drinking tea, watching the party program and chatting.
Xia Haoran looked at Li Jianghai and asked with a smile: "Uncle, how is the store running now? Can you let it go and go it alone?"
"After more than half a year of exploration and study, your aunt and I now have a general idea and can basically work alone." Li Jianghai nodded and said. Chen Ailian also nodded with a smile.
"That's good!" Xia Haoran smiled and said: "But opening a store is very tiring. No matter it's sunny or rainy, no matter how your body is, you have to open the door on time and close the door on time. Haha, you can still hold on.
Can you live there?"
"That's absolutely no problem!" Chen Ailian replied first: "Your uncle, aunt and I are both people who have gone through hardships. This small difficulty will not trouble us."
"Okay. But I suggest that you two can divide the work reasonably. For example, the aunt will greet you for the first half of the day, and the uncle will be responsible for the second half of the day. This way you can take turns to rest and relax." Xia Haoran thought for a while and said: "In addition, my ex
I told Yaoyao a few days ago to ask uncle to buy a car. Otherwise, you can’t ride a bicycle or squeeze into the bus in the future to purchase goods or deliver goods to regular customers, right?"
"Uh...well...actually, we don't need to worry about ordering now. Just make a phone call and someone will automatically deliver the goods. But it's a bit troublesome for some regular big customers who need delivery. Nowadays, small and medium-sized enterprises are all
Isn't it popular for employees to have afternoon tea? To put it bluntly, it means giving some small benefits to employees, such as an apple or an orange for each person. Some time ago, Mr. Zhang introduced us to several corporate customers, and they were at my home
The store has ordered a year-round corporate package service, so I need to deliver this on time and at a fixed time. Others are fine." Li Jianghai thought for a while and finally told the truth.
Xia Haoran nodded and said: "Isn't that right? Uncle Li, every time you ride a bicycle to deliver goods, how much can you carry? And safety is also a problem. That's it! I'll wait for the car in a few days.
After the store opens, I will pick up the car for you. For the time being, I will buy one for my father and then one for my uncle. As for whether some of you work or open a shop, it doesn’t matter how much you can earn in a year.
It's a trivial matter. To be honest, I really don't care about the little money you earn. As long as you live a fulfilling life, live comfortably, and be happy in your heart, that's fine."
After a pause, Xia Haoran continued: "In addition, I have also set several small goals for you in the coming year: In terms of cultivation, Yaoyao's goal must be to break through the Qi training period and reach the next big realm - the foundation building period; as for
My minimum requirement for you four elders is to reach the sixth level of Qi training. Also, except for Uncle Li, the four of you must learn to drive and get a driver's license!"
Xia Haoran's words sparked heated discussion among everyone.
Then, Xia Haoran took out four bank cards from his pocket, handed them to the four people respectively, and said with a smile: "Mom, Dad, and uncles and aunts, here are your New Year's red envelopes. As for Yaoyao's, I will transfer them directly."
It’s in her card. So, it’s not in her card now.”
"You kid, why are you sending us red envelopes..."
Everyone was dumbfounded.
"Take it." Xia Haoran smiled slightly and said: "Maybe Yaoyao hasn't told you yet, but I have already founded my own company and products. And, in the near future, it will definitely be popular in China and famous all over the world!
"
"Ah? Son, is this true?" Mom asked quickly.
Seeing everyone's questioning eyes, Xia Haoran nodded affirmatively, and then said: "The product has come out. Wait a minute, I will get it for you to take a look." After saying that, he was on the second floor in an instant.
He went upstairs to his bedroom, and then quickly took out several boxes of beauty pills and scar removal cream from the storage ring.
When everyone saw these products, they were all stunned, not to mention how wonderful the expressions on their faces were.
"These are the products produced by Haoran, beauty pills and scar removal cream."
Li Mengyao added next to him: "We all know that Haoran can refine that magical elixir, so these products are the products he was inspired by and improved. Beauty pills have strong whitening and moisturizing effects;
Scar removal cream can repair scars on the body, and also has the effect of removing acne and freckles. It is a pure Chinese medicine preparation without any toxic or side effects!"
"Yes." Xia Haoran took the words and said with a slight smile: "Moreover, I hired one of the world's top gold medal professional managers to take charge of the work. I believe that in the near future, our two products will spread all over the country.
, spread into the ears of every Chinese people."
Everyone was shocked again when they heard this.
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After everyone sat together and chatted for a while, and watched the boring Spring Festival Gala for a while, Xia Haoran got up and sent Li Mengyao and his family home.
As a result, as soon as Xia Haoran returned, his mother grabbed his wrist, pulled him aside and asked seriously: "Son, please tell mom, you just said you were buying a car, giving out red envelopes, and opening a company.
Where did you get so much money?"
At this time, Xia Guohao also intervened and said: "Yes. Haoran, we all know that you are very capable now, but we must not do bad things."
When Xia Haoran heard this, he couldn't help curling his lips. He thought it was something. It turned out that his parents were worried about this...
However, this is understandable. After all, he is just a college student's son now. Anyone would find it strange to suddenly have a lot of money on him.
Thinking of this, Xia Haoran coughed twice and said with a smile: "I said, Mom and Dad, what are you thinking about? Come on, let's sit down on the sofa, and I will tell you in detail.
"
After a few people sat down, Xia Haoran picked up an apple and took a bite, then slowly said: "Last time, do you still remember the talismans I gave you?"
"Remember, those paper charms that spit out fire when used?" the two said in unison.
"Yes. However, those things are not ordinary paper talismans. I have done experiments for you, and you know the results. Those talismans, if thrown on a living person, can be used within two minutes.
Reduce it to ashes."
"Ah? Is it really that powerful?"
"That's of course. That kind of flame is not the ordinary fire we usually see. Ordinary fire-extinguishing measures cannot be put out." Xia Haoran smiled slightly and said: "Last time, a friend took me to participate in a special circle of exchanges.
Yes, I met a knowledgeable person there and bought a few talismans and seals from me, and I made a small profit."
"Really? Is there anyone else with this kind of paper charm? How much can it be sold for? Son, can you stop joking?" Lin Shufen asked quickly. Even her father listened with a look on his face.
He had a strange look on his face.
"Of course not!" Xia Haoran nodded affirmatively and continued: "I told you before that there are ancient warriors in this world, and you know this. However, there is also a group of special and active people in this world.
The crowd, they call it 'Qi Men'."
"Qimen?"
The two of them were stunned for a moment, and then asked: "Is it a sect? It feels so strange."
Xia Haoran smiled and shook his head, and said: "Qimen is not a sect, but refers to a special type of people. These people are proficient in geography, fortune telling, divination, and yin and yang. To put it bluntly, they are playing with Feng Shui.
. And the one we usually hear the most about is Mr. Yin Yang who is common in the countryside. However, most people in Qimen have special skills, and those Mr. Yin Yang are just roosters and dog thieves at best."
After a slight pause, Xia Haoran continued: "However, with the development of Qimen today, it is no longer limited to showing Feng Shui to some rich people. What they like to do most is to check the geographical direction of the mountains, and also
It’s about chasing the dragon’s veins. To put it simply, it’s the group of gold diggers and tomb robbers.”
"Grave robber?"
"Yes, this group of people is a special group just like us cultivators. And this time, a member of the Qi Sect made a deal with me and purchased a batch of talismans and seals."
"How much are these talismans worth?" As she said that, my mother took out a few from her pocket and looked at them carefully in her hand.
"Fifty million pieces each. Moreover, that friend bought 50 pieces from me at once." Xia Haoran said calmly.
"What? Fifty...fifty million? Son, are you making up a story to deceive us? Are these little things worth that much each?"