Chapter 648 Birthday, Antiques Are Rare

After talking about the matter, Yang Huajian and Mao Tutu didn't stay long and left Zhou Chen's house.

Zhou Chen took the three thousand yuan given by Mao Tutu to his bedroom, took out a locked safe from under the bed, opened it, and put the money in.

It has been more than two years since I came to this world, and I have been working for more than two years. In addition to the partnership with Yang Huajian and Mao Tutu, I now have more than 10,000 yuan in deposits in the safe.

It's only 1977, and the rarity of households with ten thousand yuan is comparable to that of multi-millionaires in later generations.

That is to say, the current courtyard houses are not easy to trade. Otherwise, Zhou Chen's money would be enough to buy several small courtyard houses.

The most inconvenient thing about the courtyard is the toilet problem. Zhou Chen once thought about getting a flush toilet in his yard, but the septic tank was not easy to install in the courtyard, so in the end he had to leave it alone.

Fortunately, the public toilets nearby are still OK. At least they are several times cleaner than the toilets in Guangzipian.

Zhou Chen also wanted to buy a new-style house, but the money was not easy to explain, so he kept putting it off until now he is used to it.

Thinking of the gathering of educated youth, Zhou Chen couldn't help but think of the confrontation between Han Chunming and Cheng Jianjun in the TV plot at the gathering of educated youth.

Han Chunming, who rarely suffered losses, ended up suffering a big loss because he underestimated Cheng Jianjun and was embarrassed in public.

"Such an interesting thing, I can go and witness it when the time comes."

It's another rest day. Zhou Chen went to his second uncle's house early this morning. Today is Zhou Qingqing's birthday, and the whole family will be there.

When Zhou Chen came, he found that his sister and brother-in-law had already arrived.

"Sister, brother-in-law."

This is of course not the first time Zhou Chen has met Sun Dapeng. In the past two years, he has met Sun Dapeng many times, and the two have a good relationship.

Sun Dapeng is indeed a relatively honest husband. In addition to working hard, he always goes home to accompany his wife and take care of their children.

But he is really a bit useless, because his status in his parents' family is not high, so even with Zhou Yi and the child, he is not very popular there.

Especially Zhou Yi gave birth to a girl, but did not continue to have children. In this era, the mentality of favoring boys over girls was very serious, so Zhou Yi, who did not have a son, was naturally treated even more unfairly.

Zhou Chen saw all these things, but he couldn't help openly with this kind of thing. He could only beat Sun Dapeng and let Sun Dapeng know that if he treats his sister badly, he would never let him have an easy time.

Fortunately, Sun Dapeng is sensible. Although he is not happy with Zhou Chen's warning tone, he is really good to Zhou Yi. Zhou Yi takes care of everything at home and pays his wages in time.

Even if Zhou Yi sometimes gave Zhou Chen subsidies for buying this or that, he didn't say anything.

"Xiaoya."

When Zhou Chen saw Sun Xiaoya being held by Zhou Yi, he stretched out his hands to him with a smile on his face.

"uncle."

Sun Xiaoya was also very happy to see Zhou Chen. She was still young, but she had a deep impression of her uncle.

Because her uncle always buys her delicious food, makes fun things for her, rides big horses for her, and takes her out to play.

In her young heart, such an uncle was the best person in the world.

Zhou Chen picked up Sun Xiaoya. Although Xiaoya was already three years old, she weighed less than thirty kilograms and looked a little thin.

"Xiaoya, have you not eaten well recently? You look like you have lost weight."

Zhou Chen was a national expert doctor, and he could see Xiaoya's thinness at a glance.

Zhou Yi said: "Yes, Xiaoya doesn't know what's going on recently. She just refuses to eat."

Zhou Chen said: "It's okay. I'll write a prescription later. You go grab some medicine and give it to her to drink. She should be fine soon."

Sun Dapeng looked at Zhou Chen in surprise: "Xiaochen, can you still see a doctor?"

Zhou Yi rolled her eyes at him and said, "Why can't my brother? I've been sick several times before, and I always took the medicine he prescribed for me, and I recovered quickly."

Zhou Yi has a hundred reassurances and complete trust in her younger brother.

In the past two years or so, Zhou Chen has given her too many surprises. At the beginning, she was the one who helped Zhou Chen, but she soon discovered that Zhou Chen gave her back more than what she gave, even if If she didn't want it, Zhou Chen would force it on her.

So she was particularly touched, and her love for Zhou Chen became even deeper.

Sun Dapeng said in admiration: "Xiaochen, you are so awesome."

Zhou Chen smiled politely and said, "Brother-in-law, if you feel uncomfortable in any way in the future, don't be polite and ask me to help you."

Sun Dapeng asked doubtfully: "But where did you learn medical skills? Why haven't I heard your sister talk about it before?"

"When I was jumping in line before, I was with a guy from the village who went to Fanglang Middle School."

Zhou Chen dealt with it casually. This kind of thing cannot be verified anyway.

Zhou Qingqing, who was dressing up in the room, came out. Today is her birthday. She wore a pure white princess dress, looking even more youthful and beautiful.

Zhou Qingqing is going to high school soon. She is already a big girl, but her personality is still soft.

Zhou Qingqing was very happy to see Zhou Chen and asked Zhou Chen for a gift. Zhou Chen didn't hide it and gave her the watch he prepared.

Watches are also a big item in this era. Zhou Qingqing was very happy when he saw this lady's watch. He put it on his hand and played with it non-stop.

During the meal, the second aunt Mi Wen brought up a common question again.

"Xiaochen, you are twenty-six today. When are you going to find a partner to get married?"

Suddenly, everyone at the table looked at Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen replied calmly: "Marriage is a major event in life. If you can't find someone you like, you will suffer in the future."

"That's what you say, but it's not a big deal if you keep putting it off."

"Don't worry, Second Aunt, I know what's going on. I promise to find you an obedient and filial niece-in-law, and let her help you with your work every day."

"You kid, you're looking for a partner on your own. You say it as if you're doing it for me."

"It's all the same, it's all the same."

Zhou Chen changed the topic with a smile, and Mi Wen understood what he meant and didn't delve into it further.

After dinner, Zhou Liangping took Zhou Chen into the study.

"Xiao Chen, I'm afraid what you said before will really be implemented."

When Zhou Liangping said this, he was still shocked. He had already gotten the news, and the superiors had already started discussing the resumption of the college entrance examination.

However, he was not shocked by this matter. What shocked him was that Zhou Chen had already guessed this matter more than two years ago. He was shocked by his nephew's foresight.

"How have you been studying recently?"

Zhou Chen said with a smile: "Don't worry, second uncle, there is absolutely no problem in getting admitted to university, and I have already chosen a school, Peking University."

"Oh, are you so confident?"

Zhou Liangping was shocked by Zhou Chen's words. Peking University is one of the best universities in the country. Those who can be admitted to Peking University are the elite of the elite. Although he has confidence in his nephew, he has never thought about it. , Zhou Chen can be admitted to Peking University.

Zhou Chen said: "I have been preparing for so long, so of course I have confidence."

"It's a good thing to have confidence. If you can really get admitted to Peking University, it will be a great honor for our old Zhou family."

Of course Zhou Liangping also hopes that Zhou Chen can pass the exam. He has been a cadre for so many years and knows the importance of knowledge. If Zhou Chen can really take the exam to Peking University, he will definitely have a bright future in the future.

Zhou Chen chatted with Zhou Liangping for a long time before leaving with his sister Zhou Yi and the others.

The efficiency and appeal of Yang Huajian and several other cadre children were very strong. It didn't take long for them to contact the vast majority of the educated youth who had joined the queue in Xiaoqinghe.

They invited both familiar and unfamiliar people. A rough estimate was that there must be at least forty or fifty people among the educated youth alone.

After Zhou Chen got off work that day, he did not go home directly, but came to the entrance of an alley.

As soon as Zhou Chen arrived at his destination, he saw Han Chunming sleeping on the wooden board of a tricycle. He went over and slapped him on the body.

"Oh, who hit me?"

Han Chunming sat up in shock, looked around, and then saw Zhou Chen.

"It's you, why are you here?"

Zhou Chen asked: "I've been here several times before, but I haven't seen you. Where have you been during this time?"

"I went downstairs to collect rags. What do you want from me?"

"Did Yang Huajian come to see you and tell you about the educated youth gathering?"

"As I said, they came to see me the day before yesterday, but I didn't agree and I wasn't going to go."

Han Chunming picked up his hat, fanned himself, crossed his legs and said.

Zhou Chen chuckled and said, "Is it because of your current job of picking up rags?"

Han Chunming argued: "How is that possible? I just don't want to go. I'm not ashamed to pick up rags. Why should I be embarrassed to see others?"

Zhou Chen said disdainfully: "You just have to be tough. You think it's dishonorable, otherwise you wouldn't go to your alley to collect the trash. I think you're just asking for trouble."

There is no shame in collecting rags, but it does cause people to criticize you and give you the reputation of being worthless.

You know, people's words are terrible, and gossip can sometimes kill people.

Although Han Chunming said he didn't care, in fact, he still cared in his heart. He was also afraid of embarrassing his family and being looked down upon by Su Meng and her family, so he never went to collect rags from the streets and alleys where his family lived. .

Even though everyone may know it now, he still insists on not going home.

"Is this what you came here to tell me?"

Han Chunming was very unhappy when Zhou Chen pointed out his thoughts.

Zhou Chen: "Whether you go to the educated youth gathering or not has nothing to do with me. This is not why I came to you."

"If it's not for this, then what is it for?"

"For your second sister."

Han Chunming said in shock: "What happened to my second sister?"

Speaking of Han Chunming's second sister Han Chunyan, Zhou Chen really had a headache.

"I have expressed my attitude to your second sister before, saying that I don't want to find a partner for the time being and asked her to give up. But your second sister still goes to my house every now and then to give this and that; it's just out of kindness. It’s kind-hearted, but it depends on whether I am willing to accept it.”

"Chunming, I didn't do anything for your sake. Go back and quickly persuade your second sister to stop waiting for me. There will be no results between me and her."

Han Chunming asked doubtfully: "I'm surprised, why don't you find a woman? It's been more than two years since I returned to the city with you, and I haven't seen you get close to any woman. My second sister is not bad either, right? She is so kind to you and so persistent, why are you not moved at all?"

"What's your logic? Your second sister is good to me, so I want to be with her? Don't talk nonsense to me. Go back and persuade your second sister. We are all adults. We can afford it and let it go. Come on, there is really no need for her to spend time with me. In the end, she will only lose."

To say how much he hates Han Chunyan, that's not the case. This woman is quite smart. Every time she comes to see him, as long as he looks impatient, she will immediately find an excuse to leave.

But it didn't take long for her to come looking for her again, so even if he really didn't have feelings for Han Chunyan, he didn't do anything because of the other person's intelligence and sense of propriety, and Han Chunming's face.

Han Chunming looked at Zhou Chen with doubt on his face: "Zhou Chen, we have known each other for so many years. Tell me honestly, is there something wrong with your health that is why you don't want to find a woman? If that is the reason, I will Just help you..."

"You're a coward, kid."

Zhou Chen pressed Han Chunming's face with one hand, and no matter how hard Han Chunming struggled, he couldn't break free.

After a while, Han Chunming couldn't hold on any longer and kicked around with his hands and feet.

"Let go, let go quickly, please, I'm choking to death."

When Zhou Chen let go, Han Chunming breathed heavily while looking at Zhou Chen in fear.

"What's going on? Zhou Chen, why are you so energetic all of a sudden?"

"I didn't rest while you were collecting rags. This is all a result of training."

"Okay, stop talking nonsense, remember what I said, and go back and tell your second sister clearly that I really have no feelings for her."

Although it is a woman chasing a man, Zhou Chen really has no feelings for Han Chunyan, and at the same time, he does not want to get involved in the disputes of the Han family.

Interfering with too many things is contrary to the longevity he pursues.

Han Chunming hesitated and said: "I really can't help you with this matter. It's useless for me to talk to my second sister. To tell you the truth, my mother has tried to persuade me, but my second sister just doesn't listen. She has recognized you sincerely, and she also said that if she can’t be with you in this life, she won’t get married and will live alone.”

"Zhou Chen, I also know that my second sister and you are not in the right family and have the wrong household. But feelings are really beyond human control. Anyway, I can't convince my second sister. You have to be able to convince her yourself. Go, or simply be cruel and make her stop thinking about it. If that doesn't work, you can just beat her."

"I'll beat you, uncle."

Zhou Chen reached out and wanted to give Han Chunming a blow. What the hell was his idea? Although he had no feelings for Han Chunming, he was not cruel enough to beat him up.

This is really a good idea from my biological brother.

Knowing that Han Chunming didn't make sense here, Zhou Chen stopped pestering him. He was just being pestered by a woman. It didn't matter to him.

Just waste it. Now he doesn't want to find a woman. When he has this idea in the future and finds another woman, he won't have to refuse her. Han Chunyan will naturally give up.

As for kidnapping him morally, he believed that with Han Chunyan's intelligence, he would not do such a thing.

"One more thing. The Xianfeng Baoquan I gave Mr. Guan the year before last as a five-hundred-carved copper mother. It must have been repaired. I promised to keep it for the old man for three years. Now the time is coming. Go and help. Let me ask the old man, when are you going to return the property to its original owner?"

Although Xianfeng Baoquan was not removed from the system panel, he still felt uneasy when the thing was not in his hands.

Because more than two years have passed, he also bought some "old things" in the store, but he doesn't know if he is too unlucky or if there are really not many good things in the store.

I bought dozens of them, but in the end, only one met the system's standards and was identified by the system as an antique from the Ming Dynasty.

The remaining objects were all authenticated by Han Chunming. Ninety percent of them were handicrafts, and only a few were genuine.

But even if it is genuine and does not meet the system's value standards, it is of little value to Zhou Chen.

It is because of such a huge gap that Zhou Chen becomes more treasured about the eagle mother and wishes to get it back as soon as possible and study it carefully.

After all, after he got the eagle mother, he didn't even hold it in his hand for a few hours before Mr. Guan took it away.

Not to mention Zhou Chen, even Han Chunming was greedy for the carved mother.

"Okay, I understand. When I have time, I will go to my master and ask him what he means. You can rest assured that my master is definitely not the kind of person who goes back on his word."

"Then it's settled, you have to take it to heart."

"I understand, please go quickly and don't delay me collecting my things."

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