Returning wealthy individuals develop their hometowns and become rich in the 1980s

"I know exactly what you're up to!"

Old Mrs. Wei Shufen looked angry. Of her three daughters-in-law, this youngest daughter-in-law was the most troublesome. If it weren't for the fact that her grandson was all grown up, she would definitely have made the third son divorce her.

After being struck by her mother-in-law's cane, Yang Xifeng clutched the spot where she had been hit and dared not utter a word in rebuttal. Seeing this, Zeng Xia quickly came over to persuade the old lady Wei Shufen, "Grandma, Third Aunt didn't mean anything by it!"

"Hmph!" Old Mrs. Wei Shufen glared at Yang Xifeng. "If it weren't for Xia speaking up for you, I would have enforced family discipline today. You better keep your mouth shut from now on. If I hear you gossiping again, I'll have the third son divorce you!"

"Mother, what are you saying?" Chen Xianhai exclaimed anxiously upon hearing this. "Xifeng is just a bit gossipy, but I'll make her change when I get back. It definitely won't happen again, Mother!"

"People say a virtuous wife brings prosperity to three generations, while a foolish woman brings disaster to the whole family. Third son, just let your wife continue her ways. See how long your brothers and nephews can tolerate her," Wei Shufen frowned at Chen Xianhai. "If she doesn't change, your entire family will be ruined by her mouth sooner or later!"

Chen Xianhai pursed his lips and remained silent. As the eldest brother, Chen Xiangui had no choice but to step in and smooth things over, "Mother, it's alright. Third sister-in-law knows she was wrong. Third brother, don't take it to heart. Mother's words were a bit harsh, but it was for your own good!"

"Understood, big brother!"

"Alright, that's all for today. Anyone who's thinking about doing business and making money, go back and think carefully about how to write your business plan," Chen Xiangui said, and then everyone got up and started to leave.

Chen Xianhai pulled Yang Xifeng out of the ancestral home, still scolding her in a low voice, "You foul mouth of yours! My mother has told you so many times, but you just won't change. I'll sew your mouth shut with a needle one day!"

"I only said a few words about Lianxiang to someone, why is the old lady so angry? The eldest uncle's daughter is his own granddaughter, while Lianzhen is raised by her stepmother!" Yang Xifeng was no longer in front of her mother-in-law Wei Shufen, but she became defiant again.

Chen Xianhai was furious and tried to drag her back to the ancestral home, saying, "Fine, fine, I won't talk to you anymore. Let's go, let my mother talk to you!"

Yang Xifeng refused. Old Mrs. Wei Shufen had really hit her hard. Huang Bingkun, who had run over from the village committee office but didn't dare to go in directly, saw Chen Xianhai and his wife pulling and tugging at the door and said with a smile, "Uncle Xianhai, Aunt Xifeng, you two are an old married couple, why are you still being so lovey-dovey and pulling each other like this!"

"Bingkun, is something wrong?" Chen Xianhai quickly let go of his wife's hand. Fortunately, his face was tanned from years of hard work, so he didn't blush. He casually changed the subject and asked Huang Bingkun.

"Oh right, I need to talk to Zaixing about something. You guys have something to do today," Huang Bingkun said, pointing to the people coming out of the Chen family's ancestral home and asking Chen Xianhai curiously.

Chen Xianhai waved his hand and said, "It's nothing, it's just some small matter within the clan. My mother asked us to come over to discuss and handle it."

Chen Xianhai naturally wouldn't tell Huang Bingkun, an outsider, that Chen Dong had just founded the "Oriental Fund." Huang Bingkun simply said "oh" and didn't ask any further questions, keeping his eyes fixed on the Chen family's gate to see if Chen Zaixing had come out.

Seeing Huang Bingkun's expression, Yang Xifeng's gossip was piqued again, so she asked Huang Bingkun, "Bingkun, what do you want with Zaixing? Is it something you need to see him at the village committee? I'll go in and call Zaixing out for you."

When Huang Bingkun heard that Yang Xifeng wanted to help him go in and call for help, he thought it was a good idea and thanked her, saying, "Thank you, Aunt Xifeng. It's nothing much, so I'll just trouble you to help me call Zaixing out."

Chen Zaixing was called out by Yang Xifeng. He looked at Huang Bingkun with a puzzled expression. "Brother Bingkun, what's the matter? What are you doing standing here at the gate? Come in and have some tea."

Huang Bingkun wanted to ask Chen Zaixing if there was any work he could do at the supermarket. Secretary Tian Chulian had said that cadres would have to be reformed in the future, and he, as the production team leader, was probably in trouble. He needed to find a way out for himself as soon as possible.

"Zai Xing, are you free now? Come to my house for a few drinks. I have something to ask you," Huang Bingkun said, looking at Yang Xifeng's bright, curious eyes. He was too embarrassed to say it in front of Chen Xianhai and his wife.

Chen Zaixing glanced at Huang Bingkun, seeing that he seemed to need something, and said directly, "Let's not go to your house. I have to go to the county later. I'll take you to the county's state-run restaurant for a bite to eat. It's been so long since I treated you to a meal, Brother Bingkun. This time it's on me!"

"No, no, no, Zaixing, come to my house, okay? I'll have your sister-in-law kill a chicken for you to have with your drinks," Huang Bingkun said, now that he needed a favor, he was unwilling to let Chen Zaixing spend money on him.

Chen Zaixing refused, waving his hand and saying, "How can I trouble you, sister-in-law? Besides, killing on the spot is too much trouble. You wait here for a while, I'll go in and get the bag, and then we'll drive to the county state-run restaurant to eat."

Huang Bingkun hurriedly called Chen Zaixing, but Chen Zaixing went into the house without turning his head. He went to the living room, grabbed his bag, and told his wife, Wu Fangru, that he was going to the county. Wu Fangru wanted to ask Huang Bingkun what he wanted to see him about, but since all his brothers and sisters-in-law were there, she figured Chen Zaixing wouldn't tell her anyway. So she nodded and told him to remember to come back for dinner that night.

"I won't be back for dinner. Bingkun and I will eat at the county-run restaurant," Chen Zaixing said before leaving. Upon hearing that his father was going out to eat again, Xiao Rongguo immediately shouted, "Dad, I want braised pork!"

"You look like braised pork," Chen Zaixing said with a laugh as he left, leaving little Rongguo pouting and whining. His older brother, Chen Hui, ran over to comfort him, "Little brother, don't listen to your fifth uncle. You don't look like braised pork at all!"

"Hahaha!"

The adults who hadn't left the lobby burst into laughter upon hearing Chen Hui's comforting words. Huang Lanzhi laughed until tears streamed down her face. She walked over and pulled the two little ones into the lobby.

When Huang Bingkun, who was waiting at the gate, saw Chen Zaixing come out, he wanted to persuade Chen Zaixing not to waste money and to just go to his house for a meal. However, Chen Zaixing opened the car door and got in. From inside the car, he called out to Huang Bingkun, who was still standing there dumbfounded, "Brother Bingkun, get in the car! Are you still planning to walk to the county?"

Once inside the car, Huang Bingkun looked at the luxurious interior. Sitting on the leather sofa, he felt as if he were sinking into it, and he didn't know where to put his hands.

Seeing Huang Bingkun's flustered look, Chen Zaixing smiled and leaned over to fasten his seatbelt before saying, "Brother Bingkun, is this your first time riding in a car?"

"Ah! This is my first time. Your car is really impressive, Zaixing. I'm afraid I'll get it dirty," Huang Bingkun replied somewhat nervously.

Chen Zaixing rolled down both car windows, handed a cigarette to Huang Bingkun, lit it himself, and then started the car. He said nonchalantly, "It's fine. A car is just a means of transportation. If it gets dirty, wash it; if it breaks, fix it; if it's completely unusable, just replace it!"