novelraw Chapter 470 : Wealth is the Source of Nourishing Life
Chapter 470 : Wealth is the Source of Nourishing Life
Chapter 470: Wealth is the Source of Nourishing Life
Watching the two figures leaving, Feng Pojun asked in a low voice.
"Boss, are we just letting them go like this?"
"Isn't the punishment too light? Should I go and teach them another lesson?"
Chen Fan chuckled.
"Are you worried these two will cause trouble?"
Feng Pojun: "These two look like the kind of troublemakers who hang around in society. I'm worried we haven't intimidated them enough?"
Chen Fan smiled confidently.
"Old Feng, you don't understand this type of person. They only submit to those stronger than themselves."
"Luo Wenjie used to control them with money."
"Now these two don't know much about me. The more mysterious I am, the less they dare to misbehave."
"Besides, people who only care about money are the easiest to tame. Just give them a big stick followed by a carrot."
"Without Luo Wenjie, these two can't fully control these internet trolls."
"So, in the end, they'll have to obediently listen to me."
"After the New Year, give them some money, show them some power, and let them maintain this internet brigade for Brother Jie."
"When Brother Jie gets out of prison, we'll hand the people back to him, and this matter will be settled."
Feng Pojun wore an expression of having learned something: "The boss really thinks things through thoroughly."
Chen Fan stood up, smiling and pointing at Feng Pojun.
"You, you're really not good at flattery."
After resolving all matters, the next day Chen Fan prepared to return to Luocheng with Su Ruochu.
Before leaving, he called Guo Shuai, but the guy was going to meet his girlfriend's parents this year.
So Feng Pojun drove, and the three of them returned to their hometown, Luocheng.
After several months away, the village houses had completely changed.
The small courtyard Chen Fan was familiar with had disappeared, replaced by a beautiful two-story villa at the original location.
The house plans were designed by Ding Dian at Chen Fan's request. Might as well use connections when you have them.
With sufficient funds and no lack of manpower, the villa was built in just half a year.
The small courtyard his parents liked was also preserved, enclosed by a white wall, with a small vegetable garden specially set up in the yard.
The house had just been decorated, and logically, they should buy new furniture, but Chen Jianye and his wife had been frugal all their lives and insisted on using their old furniture.
Chen Fan's second aunt and third uncle couldn't persuade them, so everyone discussed and decided to keep the new furniture Chen Fan had just bought, and for anything else needed, the three families would each buy a set as a housewarming gift for the eldest brother's new house.
Chen Fan walked around the new house and was very satisfied.
Although his parents said they had spent a lot of money, seeing the smiles on their faces, Chen Fan knew they were actually delighted inside.
Especially this time coming back, Chen Fan noticed that his parents' spirits had changed greatly.
In the past, his father always had a gloomy, unwilling-to-talk appearance outside, but this time, the smile never left his face, and he was noticeably more talkative in front of relatives.
His mother, whose back had been bent by life, also looked as if she had become several years younger.
The ancients' saying that money can nourish people wasn't without reason.
Chen's relatives had actually been asking Chen Fan's parents when he would return since some time ago.
Today, as soon as they arrived home, second aunt, third uncle, and even fourth uncle's family, who had just been able to get out of bed, came with a cane.
Everyone's reason was simple: to warm the new house for eldest brother's family.
So on Chen Fan's first day back, dinner was eaten in the courtyard of the new house.
Seeing the whole family bustling about and the smiles on his parents' faces, Chen Fan felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.
What was he working so hard to make money for after all?
Wasn't it for this very moment?
During the meal, Chen Fan announced one thing: after the New Year, Su Ruochu's parents wanted both families to meet and have a meal together.
As soon as this was said, the dinner table became lively.
Chen Fan's parents immediately became nervous.
Li Jinqiu, who had originally said there was no need to buy new clothes for the New Year, held Chen Fan's second aunt's hand.
"Tomorrow you have to come with me to the market to look around and buy a new outfit."
Chen Fan's second aunt laughed: "Sister-in-law, now that Xiao Fan has money, why bother going to the market to buy clothes?"
"Besides, didn't you say Xiao Fan's girlfriend's family is also in business? We can't let them look down on us."
"Tomorrow I'll go with you directly to the clothing stores in the county town to buy some brand-name clothes."
"Don't be reluctant to spend money. Even if not for yourself, think of Xiao Fan. We can't embarrass the child."
Chen Jianye nodded nearby: "Meiyun is right. Go directly and buy a better set of clothes. Don't embarrass our son."
This time Li Jinqiu didn't insist, but reminded: "Then come early tomorrow to call me, and pick out an outfit for your elder brother too."
Chen Fan's third sister-in-law teased from the side: "Elder brother, elder sister-in-law, you don't need to be so nervous."
"So what if their family is in business? Our Xiao Fan is no worse, he might even be more impressive than their family."
"Since they proposed the meeting, it shows they think highly of our Xiao Fan. They're the ones in a hurry, eager to settle things between the two kids."
"So, you don't need to be nervous when the time comes. Don't always think you're country folk and can't hold your head high. Now it's our turn to pick their daughter."
Li Jinqiu smiled a bit embarrassedly, "What right do we have to pick their daughter? Besides, Ruochu is really a good child. I already treat her like my own daughter."
Then, the adults began to discuss what needed to be prepared for the meeting day, what level of banquet to set, what wine to drink, what to say... They started discussing one by one.
Chen Fan sat to the side, covering his face while fiddling with his phone.
His second aunt's son, Gao Shengbo, came over and asked: "Xiao Fan, you didn't drive back this time?"
Chen Fan had actually let Feng Pojun drive the car away.
So Chen Fan smiled: "I lent it to someone."
"Tsk tsk, such a nice car and you lent it to someone. If it were me, I'd want to sleep hugging it."
Chen Fan laughed, "Wait a couple of days until the car comes back, and I'll let you take it for a spin?"
His cousin's face immediately lit up with excitement.
"Good brother, that's the spirit! Come on, let's drink to that!"
The young cousin Chen Xiao also came over to get close to Chen Fan.
Only third uncle's daughter Chen Wan sat alone to the side.
She wanted to say a few words to Chen Fan, but couldn't quite bring herself to do it. After all, she used to look down on this foolish cousin.
As the meal was ending, a text message came from Su Ruochu.
"What are you doing? Asleep yet?"
Seeing this message, Chen Fan smiled.
"Not yet, the whole family is drinking in the courtyard."
Su Ruochu: "You have guests at home?"
Chen Fan: "Mm. All family. They came to warm the new house."
Su Ruochu: "Ah? Your family's new house is finished?"
Chen Fan: "Yeah, it's beautiful. I'll bring you to see it next time. Mom even specially reserved a wedding room for you."
Su Ruochu: "Psh! Who said I'm marrying you."
Chen Fan laughed.
"It's too late for you to regret now. Everyone's discussing the parents' meeting after the New Year tonight."
Su Ruochu: "Ah? You told them?"
"I did. My mom is especially nervous. Worried about embarrassing herself that day."
Su Ruochu: "Tell auntie not to be nervous. I'll be by her side that day, standing firmly with her."
Chen Fan: "Tsk tsk, they say girls are biased towards outsiders, elbows turning outwards. These words are really not wrong at all."
"Chen Fan!"
"Ahem, I misspoke, take back what I just said..."
Su Ruochu: "Actually... I'm really really nervous too."
Seeing this message, Chen Fan couldn't hold back anymore and burst out laughing.
This girl...