Chapter 272 Before the Festival

The twenty-eighth of the twelfth lunar month.

In the morning, Li Dong drove back to Chenjiawan. This time was different from the last time he sent Li Lan back. As the Spring Festival was approaching, Li Dong couldn't get through the door.

Li Dong took a big bag and a small bag, and visited the old people in the village.

Regardless of whether it was the elders with the surname Li or the elders with the surname Chen, Li Dong was not stingy this time, and everyone who was over 70 years old gave a red envelope of 2,000 yuan.

In 2006, farming at home might not be able to save 2,000 yuan a year.

Li Dong's move pushed Li Shanren's reputation to the peak in one fell swoop.

Of course, Li Dong didn't want nothing. Whenever he visited his elders, he always brought Li Lan with him.

Li Lan's identity in Chenjiawan is a bit embarrassing. Rural people are not so open-minded, and they don't like to see the identity of an illegitimate daughter.

Li Dong didn't expect a little kindness to make everyone grateful, but this time he gave a red envelope, Li Lan's life should be easier in the future, at least when others gossip, these elders should be able to point a few words.

After visiting the elders, Li Dong went back to the old house again.

Ever since the Li brothers left Chenjiawan, the old house has been empty, but Li Chengyuan would come back every year to post Spring Festival couplets.

Li Chengyuan didn't come back this year, so the task naturally fell on Li Dong.

Because Li Chenghui passed away this year, the old rule in Chenjiawan is to post white couplets when the elders pass away, and yellow couplets when the younger generation dies.

Li Chenghui and Li Chengyuan are of the same age, so Huanglian was naturally pasted on the gate of the old house.

After posting the couplets, Li Dong went to Old Man Chen's house again.

Apart from his daughter Chen Jing, old man Chen also has two sons, one of whom works as a farmer at home. Li Dong saw him last time.

The other is working outside the home. Li Dong met him a few times when he was a child, but after so many years, the changes have changed a lot, so he didn't recognize him.

When Li Dong arrived, Chen Jing was also with Old Man Chen.

When Li Dong didn't arrive, the two brothers of the Chen family didn't like Chen Jing very much, and the two sisters-in-law looked disgusted even more.

But as soon as Li Dong came, the faces of the Chen brothers changed immediately.

Mr. Chen,

That is, the one who went out to work, quickly took out a pack of Yuxi cigarettes from his pocket, handed one to Li Dong, and said with a smile on his face: "Dongzi, are you done with your work?"

Li Dong nodded, and took out a pack of cigarettes to scatter around, and then said with a smile: "When did Second Uncle Chen come back?"

Chen Lao Er laughed and said, "I just arrived yesterday."

As he spoke, he glanced at the cigarette case in Li Dong's hand, his eyebrows trembled, and he said with a little hesitation: "Dongzi, is this something from Yellow Crane Tower 19? I see that our boss seems to smoke this too."

"1916."

Li Dong laughed, handed most of the remaining packs to Chen Laoer, and continued: "I don't usually smoke a lot, so there seems to be a few packs left in the car, and I will bring them to Chen Ershu later."

Chen Laoer looked embarrassed and said: "This can't be done! I only work part-time, how can I smoke this, it's too wasteful!"

Li Dong didn't bother about it, he changed the subject and said, "Where's Xiaolan?"

Chen Jing who was next to her immediately answered, "Xiaolan has gone home to pack her schoolbag, come right away."

"Oh, then I'll go and have a look, and bring the cigarettes to Uncle Chen by the way."

After saying hello to old man Chen, Li Dong went out to the small building where Li Chenghui used to be.

As soon as Li Dong left, Boss Chen quickly asked his younger brother, "Second brother, is the Yellow Crane Tower that Dongzi gave you worth?"

Chen Laoer immediately puffed up his chest when he heard the words, and said proudly: "You don't understand, I work there in Shanghai, and my boss smokes this. Do you know what my boss does? Is it? Big developers, those who have a lot of money at home use trucks..."

Chen Laoer showed off for a long time, and no one in the room was impatient.

Although they have no money, listening to other people's deeds can also be addictive.

After talking for a long time, Chen Lao Er finally got to the point, and said with emotion: "This kid from the Li family is really rich. This pack of cigarettes is one hundred and seventy eighty yuan, and smoking one is almost ten yuan. Don't you think so?" Who would dare to waste money like this."

Everyone gasped, this mother/is really a waste of money!

Boss Chen and old man Chen even took the cigarettes that Li Dong handed over just now to observe in their hands, so who would be willing to smoke like this if it was so expensive.

Even if you want to smoke, at least you have to go out and show off.

Others were just sighing, but Boss Chen's wife gave Boss Chen a hard look, stupid!

The second child knows to ask for cigarettes, but you don't know to ask for it!

Chen Laoer's daughter-in-law looked smug, and then said to Chen Laoer in a low voice: "You said the Li family boy, can I give it to you later?"

Chen Laoer sneered and said: "Woman knows it. I saw it just now. He drove a Daben. He said it all. How many packs of cigarettes do you care about?"

Several people were talking, Li Dong led Li Lan and walked over together.

He conveniently threw the remaining half of the cigarettes to Old Chen, and then Li Dong handed over a big red red envelope to Old Chen who was seated in the hall.

Old man Chen was smoking a dry cigarette, took the red envelope and squeezed it with his hands, then he half pushed and said with a smile on his face: "You baby, what are you doing? I should give you a red envelope, how can I want you?" money."

Li Dong said politely: "Sixth Master, don't be too polite, this is my little sympathy. Xiaolan is usually here, so I need you to take care of me."

He stuffed the red envelopes to the old man Chen, and then Li Dong gave red envelopes to the children of the boss Chen and the second son Chen respectively.

After all, Chen Lao Er has worked hard in the city for several years, so he can bear it for a while.

Boss Chen didn't say a word, but his wife snatched the red envelope from her son, opened it, and then smiled.

Five hundred yuan per person is not too much for Li Dong, but in rural areas, this new year's money is not low.

Especially since Li Dong is still an outsider, this kindness is even more remarkable.

For a time, everyone in the house was happy.

Only Chen Jing curled her lips. Her two sister-in-laws had a lot of gossip yesterday, but now that they have taken advantage of it, they changed their faces really quickly.

But thinking that these people were still in their own light, Chen Jing was full of complacency.

Although she didn't get the money, Chen Jing didn't care. Li Lan was Li Dong's cousin, so she wouldn't lose Li Lan's share no matter what.

Li Lan's money is not hers in the end, so there is no need to worry.

Li Dong didn't care about everyone's reaction, sat down and chatted with a few people, and finally said: "Master Liu, then I will take Xiaolan away first, there are many cars on the road, and I am afraid of traffic jams when I go back late."

Old man Chen hurriedly grinned, "If you are busy, go back first, don't delay the business."

Li Dong then greeted the others, and then led Li Lan out of the Chen family.

...

in the car.

Li Lan, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said, "Brother, you don't need to give them so much money."

Li Dong smiled and said: "Why, I'm afraid I won't have your share?"

Li Lan shook her head, bit her lip and said, "They all treat me badly, and I don't care if they treat me well, especially Chen Xiaosan and Chen Xiaoli, they are the worst, they often bully me, it's a waste of money if you give them. "

Li Dong raised his eyebrows and said, "The next time they bully you, you can go to your grandfather. If he doesn't care, you can call me."

The Chen family accepted his benefits this time, old man Chen should know it well.

If it wasn't for Li Lan, Li Dong would have known him as the green onion of the Chen family!

No matter what old man Chen thinks in his heart, he will definitely not ignore it next time.

Besides, Chen Jing herself is not a good person, and Li Lan probably didn't tell her, otherwise Chen Jing would not be easy to mess with.

Seeing what Li Dong said, Li Lan nodded slightly and did not speak again.

...

It was just after twelve o'clock when Li Dong got home.

Seeing Li Dong and the others enter the door, Li Chengyuan hurriedly stepped forward to take Li Lan's schoolbag, and said, "Xiao Lan, you are hungry, wash your hands and eat."

Li Lan called "Second Uncle" with a smile, and then asked, "Where is Second Aunt?"

"Your second aunt has gone to the supermarket. It's still open for one day today. The supermarket will be closed tomorrow. She will make arrangements."

Hearing this, Li Dong also asked, "Where are Cousin Feng and the others?"

"I went shopping, my house is small, so I can't all stay at home crowded. The snow stopped today, and the street is also lively. After dinner, I will take Xiaolan out for a walk. Do you want to go?"

"I'm not going. I made an appointment with Wang Jie yesterday. I will go to his Internet cafe later."

Li Chengyuan nodded when he heard the words, and said again: "How is the business of that kid Wang Jie? If you ask me, what's wrong with selling chickens? It's more profitable than that Internet cafe, right? He changed hands before someone else took over. It's just at the end of the year Yes, I can earn thousands of dollars a day, except for being dirty, I think it’s better than Internet cafes. Young people just can’t bear hardships..."

Li Chengyuan babbled for a while, and then talked about his dedication to work that was not afraid of hardship or dirt, and even despised Li Dong a few words.

Li Dong was smiling all over his face, but he was depressed in his heart.

It's none of my business, but the old man closed the stall, probably feeling uncomfortable, so he just said a few words to him, and Li Dong didn't refute.

When we arrive in Pingchuan, if we really can't take it easy, we can just find something for the old couple to do.

After dinner, Li Chengyuan took Li Lan out for shopping, and Li Dong also put on his coat and went to Jiejie Internet Cafe.

...

Even though it is almost Chinese New Year, Internet cafes are still overcrowded.

In particular, many young people came back from other places, which made the business of Internet cafes boom.

When Li Dong arrived, Wang Jie was busy walking around.

Seeing Li Dong coming over, Wang Jie hurriedly said, "Dongzi, help me deliver a bottle of juice to machine 38."

Li Dong gave a thumbs up, and said angrily: "You still command me, it's a big deal."

Wang Jie arched his hands, and while helping new customers to register, he smiled bitterly and said, "Master Dong, can you help me?"

"Okay, I'm in a good mood today, so I don't care about you."

Li Dong made a joke, took a bottle of juice and sent it to No. 38.

When he came back, Wang Jie had just finished registering several new clients. When he saw Li Dong coming, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's not because of people that this business is good. I haven't had a break since morning, and I haven't even had time for lunch."

"I'm not happy to make money, hypocritical!"

"Hey, I'm also playing the piano with cows. You are a capitalist, how do you know the suffering of us ordinary people?"

"piss off!"

Li Dong laughed and cursed, and said, "Did you go to the party last night?"

Wang Jie pretended to be distressed, and sighed: "It's hard to say!" (To be continued.)