While having dinner with Zhou Tao, I asked him about some daily situations, and Zhou Tao also talked about some relatives in his hometown. He said that he felt that Zhou Tao was opening a mutton restaurant in Jin District. It seemed that the conditions were good, and he wanted to borrow money from him, and he also wanted to come.

The whole city came to seek refuge with him, but Zhou Tao's wife was very disgusted with this.

"What do you think?" I asked.

"Brother Chen, it's not that I'm heartless. It's that they all disappeared when I was at my lowest. I didn't even have money to bury my mother at that time. If it weren't for you, Brother Chen, I don't know what to do.

I also managed my mother’s funeral affairs relatively simply. Even if these relatives and friends didn’t help, I wouldn’t blame them, but they added insult to injury and said that I didn’t handle it decently. Even if they came to have a dinner, they would always talk about the food.

It's bad, it's embarrassing for them." Zhou Tao explained.

"Taozi, you are not ruthless. You should distance yourself from these people. To be honest, of course, you can only appreciate the warmth and warmth of the world when you are at your lowest. Those who can provide help in times of need are certainly worth paying attention to, and the icing on the cake is just because of you.

They have value, so they appear. Just like you now, if you slowly and gradually get better day by day, they will

If they feel that you can help them, they will establish a relationship with you. On the other hand, if you still achieve nothing, then they will not bother to contact you. How can I put it, it is the human heart." I said this and continued: "

As the saying goes, if you are poor in the busy city and no one cares about you, but if you are rich in the mountains you have distant relatives, for you, your wife and children are the most important to you."

"Yeah." Zhou Tao nodded heavily.

"The most important thing now is that the family lives together in a down-to-earth manner. It is not just about opening a restaurant and doing business, but also about the education of the children and the health of the family. Step by step, we are taking solid steps. Since these relatives didn't help you at first, they just added insult to injury.

, then just remember, if you want to live a better life than them, that’s fine, live your own little life well, there will always be what you should have.” I continued.

"Brother Chen, have you also had this kind of experience?" Zhou Tao and I were chatting while eating. Obviously he was also curious about my past.

"I'm just like you. My hometown is also in a rural area. When I was a child, my family's conditions were not good. When I was studying, I had to raise my tuition fees. Over the years, I came step by step. When I became good, some relatives and friends came to borrow money, but

I look at people, and as always, no matter whether my family is poor or rich, everyone has a good relationship with them, and if they help our family when they are in trouble, I will remember this kindness, and I will definitely help if I have the ability."

"Actually, there is one thing that really bothers me. My uncle's cousin, who felt that I was doing well at that time, asked me to borrow money to open an investment company with outsiders. What should I do with the money?

It also cost tens of millions. At that time, I actually knew that my family had a good relationship with my uncle’s family, but the amount of money was really too much. But thinking that my cousin was going his own way and really wanted to do it, and he was resigning from a state-owned enterprise, then I

So I fulfilled his wish and let him try it, but the result was different from mine

It’s pretty much what I expected. Pies in the sky won’t fall. My cousin was deceived by his partner. Although the money was recovered, the relationship between our two families has also become better. This is to let my cousin understand that money is not so

It's easy to make money. It's not enough to borrow chickens to lay eggs. You still have to work down-to-earth. Now my uncle's family is doing well and has opened a store. As for the money, they are slowly paying it back. Of course, the money recovered will definitely not be enough.

We will no longer give it to them, but let them start their own businesses in small quantities."

I spoke continuously and talked about some past events, while Zhou Tao listened and nodded frequently.

In fact, if the relationship between our family and my uncle's family was not so good, how could I actually spend money to watch my cousin get his head beaten to pieces outside? And because he is one of my own, I let him experience it.

There is no such thing as pie falling in the sky. You must be down-to-earth when doing things, and you can't expect things that you don't get.

"In a word, live your own life first. Under this premise, consider other things. You are in Shanghai now and your career has just begun. After all, you must at least have your own house here.

A career, your children can enter the ideal school and get a good education, and if your life is better, you can buy a car and travel with your wife and children. I think this kind of life is the life you need. In fact, these are not

It’s difficult, as long as you do it step by step, you can definitely achieve it.” I continued.

"Thank you, Brother Chen. You are the only one who can help me like this. You have always given so much to me. I don't know how to thank you. In fact, we just met by chance. You helped me out of personal reasons."

Zhou Tao said sincerely.

"How should I put it? I value your character. I think you are a good son, a good husband, and even a good father. You have suffered a lot. I hope to see you have hope and have a bright future.

I am full of longing, because I have been confused and ostracized before, and I have also delivered takeaways. I actually know the bitterness in it," I said.

Later, Zhou Tao and I ate and chatted. After lunch, we smoked a cigarette outside the restaurant. It was almost time, so I said goodbye to Zhou Tao.

"Brother Chen, don't worry, we're watching from here." Zhou Tao finally said.

"Well, spend more time with your family when you have time. Pu District is not close to Jin District. I think you should get a car. It will be better for yourself." I smiled.

"Yeah, I know." Zhou Tao nodded.

After waving to Zhou Tao, I started the car and left the area under his gaze.

Time flies so fast. I will work a few more days next week and it will be New Year's Day, and the new year is coming again. Thinking about these things, my mobile phone rang.

"Hello, Lei Zi." I picked up the phone.

"Brother Chen, how do you celebrate New Year's Day?" Zhang Lei said with a smile.

"You must be in the magic city, you Lei Zi." I responded.

"The price has been low for three days. I plan to go out for a while and consider coming to Shanghai." Zhang Lei said.
Chapter completed!