Rebirth Starting as a Stock Market Enthusiast

"Oh my, is this really Xiaofei's girlfriend?"

Aunt Wang was the first to react, "Young lady, where are you from?"

"Auntie, my mother is also from Anyuan County, but I rarely stay here."

"Who's your maternal grandfather? Your accent doesn't sound like you're from around here..."

"Auntie, do you know Zhou Jianguo? He's my uncle-in-law. He built Jinxiu Villa."

Upon hearing this, the group of middle-aged women were instantly shocked.

"Oh my god!"

Aunt Wang slapped her thigh, her gaze towards Chen Xi changing completely. "You're talking about the Zhou family in Pingyuan Village, right? The ones who get into real estate? Everyone knows them! They built my son-in-law's apartment complex, it's an apartment building with elevators, and I heard the whole project cost over a billion yuan!"

"you do not say!"

Another middle-aged woman joined in, her face beaming, "That's a big celebrity in our county, he's always on TV! Oh, young lady, you're related to the Zhou family! Really... really..."

"Yes, that's why my family doesn't quite understand. Shen Fei was doing very well in Shanghai, and my dad wanted him to help out at our company, offering him a million-yuan annual salary, but he refused, and there was nothing I could do."

One...one million?!

Several middle-aged women gasped, their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.

This number is astronomical for them.

Aunt Wang was the first to disbelieve, tentatively asking, "You don't even want a million? Then... then is the child... is there something wrong with their head?"

"I don't know either. He insisted on coming back. He said his hometown nurtured him and he had to come back to make some contributions. He also said he wanted to boost the economy of his hometown, improve the economic and living standards of the county, so that many parents wouldn't have to travel all year round and not see their children, and so that the elderly wouldn't be left without care."

Her tone was full of admiration and heartache for Shen Fei.

"This...this..."

A group of middle-aged women shouldn't be discussing this kind of topic.

Even if he wanted to say a few words to Shen Fei, he couldn't bring himself to speak at this moment.

"Girl, what are your thoughts?"

"I...I don't know either. Actually, he used to work at a very big internet company in Shanghai, and he was very capable. My dad saw his abilities and wanted to poach him. But he's too stubborn; you couldn't pull him back. So, I had to come here myself."

"So he agreed?"

"I...I haven't said it yet. I don't know what he's thinking, Auntie. I heard his family is arranging a daughter for him. Is that true? If he's really that heartless, then...what should I do?"

The women's expressions changed, and they quickly waved their hands: "No! No! I've watched Shen Fei grow up since he was a child. He's a very honest man. I even wanted to introduce a girl to him before, but he refused so decisively. Young lady, you must have heard some nonsense."

"Yeah, I just overheard an auntie talking about helping Shen Fei find a girl..."

After saying that, Chen Xi looked at Aunt Wang.

Grandma Wang's face instantly turned a deep liver color.

She never expected that she would be caught red-handed by the person's girlfriend right after she started gossiping, right in front of so many of her girlfriends!

Now, he was caught in a dilemma: admitting it or not. He opened his mouth for a long time, but couldn't utter a single word.

The atmosphere instantly became incredibly awkward.

It was Chen Xi again, still sporting that innocent smile. She stepped forward and affectionately took Aunt Wang's arm, her tone tinged with a girlish grievance and coquettishness: "Auntie, you've been through this too, tell me, how can I not be anxious? I even put my work aside for him and came all the way from Shanghai. But he's so focused on his career, barely paying any attention to me. If I don't take the initiative, he might really be snatched away by some girl you introduced, and I'll have nowhere to cry."

Once those words were spoken, the whole situation changed!

This is a future daughter-in-law complaining to her family!

Aunt Wang slapped her thigh and grabbed Chen Xi's hand: "Oh! My good girl! Look at my loose tongue! I was just worried that Xiao Fei was too outstanding and that someone might have designs on him, so I wanted to help him vet them first! How was I supposed to know he had such good taste and had already brought a fairy home! I deserve a beating, I deserve a beating!"

As she spoke, she actually patted her own mouth lightly.

"Exactly!"

The other middle-aged women quickly stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "Sister Wang is just so kind-hearted; we all thought Xiao Fei was single!"

"Don't worry, girl! With us here, we'll be the first to stop anyone who dares to gossip in the neighborhood! And if anyone tries to take Xiaofei from you, we old sisters will tear them apart for you!"

"That's right! In our Anyuan County, we've never seen a prettier girl than you! You and Xiaofei are a match made in heaven!"

Just then, Shen Fei slowly walked back, carrying a fish and a bag of vegetables.

Then, he witnessed a scene he would never forget.

At that moment, Aunt Wang was holding Chen Xi's hand, asking her how she was doing, and they were as affectionate as a mother and daughter who had been separated for many years.

How can you even have a conversation about this?

A group of middle-aged women chatting often like to dredge up old grievances, criticize a few people they don't like, and then find an opportunity to show off.

Upon seeing Shen Fei return, Aunt Wang immediately released Chen Xi's hand, came forward, and took the vegetable basket from his hand without saying a word.

"Hey Fei, how can I let you do such hard work as grocery shopping! Quick, let your girlfriend go upstairs and rest, look how tired she is! Leave the rest to me, I'll help you prepare the vegetables!"

Shen Fei: "..."

Shen Fei was completely dumbfounded.

What exactly happened in those short ten minutes?

who am I?

Where am I?

"Aunties, we'll go upstairs now. Uncles and aunties will be off work soon, and we need to go upstairs to prepare dinner."

Chen Xi gracefully slipped out of the crowd, naturally took Shen Fei's arm, and waved to the older women.

"Go ahead, go ahead! Have a good time! Let your mother hold her grandson soon!"

Amidst a chorus of enthusiastic blessings, Shen Fei was half-pushed and half-pulled into the stairwell by Chen Xi.

Shen Fei only came to his senses when the noise behind him was cut off.

"What...did you just do to them?"

Chen Xi blinked, looking completely innocent: "It's nothing."

She leaned close to his ear, her breath sweet as orchids, her voice carrying a hint of sly laughter: "It was just to gossip with the aunties, catch up on their feelings, and incidentally... help them get to know you, this promising young man, anew."

......

After Shen Fei and Chen Xi went upstairs, the older women in the courtyard gathered together again.

"Judging from this situation, it seems like Chen Xi is pursuing Shen Fei, and Shen Fei seems to be looking down on her..."

"Really? Oh my! What a beautiful girl! Chen Yun's family is so lucky!"

"What about what Chen Yun said a few days ago about finding a girl for Shen Fei? Are you still going to look for her?"

"Oh, you guys reminded me! Quickly call Chen Yun and tell her that her son brought his wife home..."