Chapter 204: Poverty In The Bustling City Means No One Asks, Wealth In The Deep Mountains Attracts Distant Relatives!
While Jiang Tao was at home planting trees, watering, and researching Bitcoin USB drives.
Jiang Dad and Jiang Mom’s home was like a celebration, with guests coming and going in waves.
Jiang Wen’s distant cousins from his extended family all came.
Moreover, none of them came empty-handed, bringing tobacco, alcohol, tea, and other gifts.
Tian Xiaomei’s cousins and older female cousins also came, with the exception of one who was bedridden due to a long illness.
With so many guests arriving at home, Jiang Bing, who had planned to go out, was conscripted by her parents.
She could only stay home and entertain guests, serving tea and water, and washing fruit, her face aching from smiling all day.
“This truly exemplifies that poverty in a bustling city goes unnoticed, while wealth in a secluded mountain attracts distant relatives!”
Looking at the lively and noisy scene at home.
Hearing everyone’s words of praise and admiration for her parents, Jiang Bing softly grumbled.
Since early morning, nearly thirty groups of relatives had visited.
It was almost as grand as when the elder brother and second brother got married!
Although Jiang Wen and Tian Xiaomei had always been low-key.
After the old couple moved to the Capital City, they hadn’t shown off to anyone.
They hadn’t even posted anything on Moments.
But there were still those with keen eyes who could discover through subtle clues that the Old Jiang family had truly become prosperous.
There’s no secret that can be kept forever.
When Jiang Tao decided to hire villagers from Jiang Family Village to work at the food factory, he knew that his company’s affairs wouldn’t remain secret for long.
He just didn’t expect it to be exposed so quickly.
Jiang Wen and Tian Xiaomei entertained relatives and friends, listening to the continuous praise and compliments, their vanity greatly satisfied!
In the entire Jiang Family Village, apart from the Village Chief’s uncle, a retired military leader, who received such treatment when he returned to the village, only this couple enjoyed it.
The Old Jiang family had indeed brought glory to their branch of the family.
Although Jiang Wen knew that these relatives were coming because of their son’s influence, he was still very pleased!
The members of the intelligence station at the entrance of Jiang Family Village had also moved from the village entrance to Jiang Wen’s doorstep today.
Watching the constant stream of people entering and leaving the Old Jiang family’s house, they all discussed it among themselves.
“The Jiang Wen family has truly become prosperous this year. Look at all these relatives eagerly bringing gifts; I see many who haven’t been in touch for over a decade.”
“During the Spring Festival, Jiang Wen’s second son drove a Mercedes-Benz back. How long has it been since then? I heard they drove back two this time!”
“According to our grandson, the two Mercedes-Benz cars the Jiang Wen family brought back together cost three to four million! Who in our village can afford that much money!”
“Even if the Village Chief’s son could afford that much, he wouldn’t be willing to spend so much on two cars!”
“Three to four million is enough to buy three or four houses outright in Ping County! We wouldn’t even dare to dream of such a thing.”
“That’s why people say the Jiang Wen family has truly become prosperous this time! It feels so sudden.”
“Did they win the lottery? A jackpot of tens of millions or something?”
“Who knows! No matter what, they are truly wealthy now, completely turned around!”
“A person’s fate is determined by heaven. Last year, Jiang Wen and his wife were working as laborers with me,
and this year, I’m still a laborer, while they are leaders at their son’s factory!”
“Speaking of Jiang family’s second son’s food factory, I heard the lowest salary there is over 5000.”
“They also provide accommodation and contribute to retirement insurance, so they can receive a pension from the Capital City after retirement.”
“No wonder these relatives are coming to reconnect; they all want the Jiang family’s second son to arrange jobs for them!”
“I’ve always seen Jiang Wen’s second son as promising since I was little. Look, it has come true!”
“Alas! If only we had a capable child like that, we could enjoy blessings too!”
The old men and women from the Jiang Family Village intelligence station pointed and gestured towards the entrance of the Old Jiang family’s home, their words full of envy and jealousy.
The activity at the Old Jiang family’s house gradually subsided around 5 PM.
The relatives and friends who came to visit were well-mannered and didn’t overstay their welcome or freeload, so as not to cause offense.
When the idle old men and women in the village saw that the excitement at the Old Jiang family’s house had died down, they returned to the village entrance.
There were always many people coming and going at the village entrance, discussing everyone they saw, so topics were never lacking.
“Dad and Mom, you two can still smile, I’m exhausted from the day, more tired than a full day of work!”
Jiang Bing complained loudly as she tidied up the numerous disposable paper cups on the coffee table.
On the first day of the holiday, she had originally wanted to go for a drive, travel, and enjoy a leisurely lunch.
But instead…
She was woken up from her quilt by her parents early in the morning to entertain relatives visiting the house.
From after 7 AM until after 5 PM, the entertainment finally ended.
From 7 AM to 5 PM, it was indeed longer than working hours and more tiring than a full day of work!
“What do you know, you girl? Don’t you think about why people come to our house and not others.”
Jiang Wen took out his son’s gifted Da Tian Ye cigarette case, took out a cigarette, and lit it, taking a satisfied puff.
After being flattered all day, Old Jiang felt quite pleased.
Jiang Bing pouted and said, “Why do they come to our house? It’s all because of my second brother.
They all came to flatter my second brother, but since he wasn’t here, they flattered you instead.”
“No matter why they come, you need to know, third child, only families with great abilities receive this kind of treatment.”
“Look around our Jiang Family Village, apart from when your Village Chief Uncle’s paternal second uncle returns to the village and everyone swarms to his house, who else has this kind of influence?”
“Our relatives who haven’t been in touch for over ten or even decades are coming to get close to us.”
“Honestly, Dad doesn’t dislike it; quite the opposite, he’s very pleased.”
“As the old saying goes, returning home in glory after achieving wealth is like walking in brocade at night.”
“That Hegemon of Chu, Xiang Yu, after gaining power, still thought of returning to his hometown to bring glory to his ancestors.”
When Jiang Bing heard her father say this, she felt it made some sense.
It was like Donggou’s Dongzi, who, during holidays, would send some benefits to the elders and villagers in his hometown.
Not lacking money is one aspect; building a good reputation in their hometown and gaining local prestige is also another aspect.
“Alright, alright, you two men stop your idle chat, hurry up and clean up. Didn’t second brother say he’s going to Bai Yulan Hotel tonight?”
“He said he invited many guests, so we need to get there early to welcome them with him.”
Tian Xiaomei urged the two of them, then picked up the broom and dustpan, quickening her cleaning pace.
Upon hearing her mother mention the dinner at Bai Yulan Restaurant, Jiang Bing immediately stopped complaining, her heart filled with joy.
Dad and Mom don’t know the significance of tonight’s dinner, but Jiang Bing does!
Tonight, second brother has invited several shareholders of the Tian Family Village Cattle Farm Project, which is definitely related to the profit distribution!
Jiang Bing also invested 200,000 in the cattle farm project, and she can expect to receive about 340,000!
In just over a month since the Spring Festival, a single project has yielded a net profit of 140,000!
This profit is comparable to what she made from her online store over two years!
“Mom and Dad, Xiaomei, are you busy?”
“Mom and Dad, Xiaomei, I’m sorry we’re late.”
“Grandma, Auntie~”
Jiang He and Zhang Xiaoyan, along with their two sons, entered the courtyard and greeted their parents and sister.
“Whoa! Boss Jiang, you’re looking great! Much better than your old ‘Black Bear Spirit’ appearance.”
Jiang Bing turned around and saw her elder brother, looked him up and down, and praised him with a smile.
A black suit, black leather shoes, blue shirt, and a short, neat haircut.
The current Jiang He was a completely different person from the one who worked day and night at the factory before the Spring Festival.
The former Sister-in-law Zhang Xiaoyan, who always had a gloomy face and looked resentful, now appeared more radiant.
It’s no exaggeration to say that Zhang Xiaoyan’s smile today was more than her entire first half of life combined.
It has been exactly one month since Jiang He and Zhang Xiaoyan took over Jian Tao Supermarket in Li Town.
After calculating the accounts last night, the couple was too excited to sleep for half the night.
In the past month, Jian Tao Supermarket’s total revenue reached over 160,000.
After deducting various expenses, the net profit was just over 40,000.
A monthly income of 40,000!
Previously, Jiang He worked tirelessly at the factory, earning only around forty to fifty thousand yuan a year.
Now, in one month, he had earned what he used to earn in a whole year!
Although the supermarket was also very busy and tiring after a full day’s work, it was much better than working day and night at the factory!
Of course, the most important thing is that it earns much more than the factory!
The couple was also grateful to their brother for giving them such a good business.
Zhang Xiaoyan would call Xu Li every few days to chat and catch up, and their relationship had improved significantly.
“Eldest son, Xiaoyan, you’re here. Are the children doing well?”
After greeting her eldest son and daughter-in-law, Tian Xiaomei looked at Zhang Xiaoyan’s belly.
She already knew about Zhang Xiaoyan’s pregnancy; she had discussed it with Xu Li when they spoke on the phone, and Xu Li had then told her mother-in-law.
With the news passed back and forth, everyone knew that the Old Jiang family would be welcoming a new member.
Seeing three pregnant women suddenly appear around her like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, Xu Li also felt anxious.
“We’re doing well, Mom. I had a check-up at the hospital the day before yesterday, and the development is good.”
Zhang Xiaoyan gently touched her belly, her face glowing with maternal affection.
“That’s good! Before the Spring Festival this year, our Old Jiang family will have another new member.”
“Eldest son, you must take good care of Xiaoyan, don’t let her work as desperately as before.”
Tian Xiaomei looked at her eldest son and gave him a few earnest instructions.
“Don’t worry, Mom, I’ll take good care of Xiaoyan.”
“Don’t worry, Grandma! We’ll take good care of Mom too!”
“Grandma! Mom said this time it’s likely a sister! We’ll have a sister soon too!”
The family chatted in the courtyard for a while, then went out together.
The 7-seater Mercedes-Benz GLS was just filled to capacity.
When Jiang Bing arrived at Bai Yulan Hotel, she saw her second brother and sister-in-law’s family, as well as her second sister-in-law’s parents, waiting in the parking lot.
After parking the car, they got out and exchanged pleasantries with Jiang Tao and the others.
Father Xu, Mother Xu, Father Jiang, and Mother Jiang went inside the hotel to the reserved private room to wait.
Jiang Bing took her two nephews inside to play with Xu Sha and Jiang Xue.
Eldest brother Jiang He and eldest sister-in-law Zhang Xiaoyan stayed behind to wait with Jiang Tao and Xu Li for the other guests who hadn’t arrived yet.
While waiting for guests, the brothers and sisters-in-law chatted and laughed.
After all, they were blood siblings, and the sense of closeness from their DNA was something even the best friends couldn’t match.
Jiang He and Zhang Xiaoyan asked Jiang Tao and Xu Li about their life in the Capital City.
Jiang Tao and Xu Li, in turn, inquired about the supermarket’s business.
Their mutual care and greetings warmed each other.
After waiting for a short while, Uncle arrived with his girlfriend, Tian Mingrong.
After waiting a bit longer, Liu Zhiyuan, driving his cousin Hao Zhiming and Shan Yufei, the three of them arrived fashionably late.
“Sorry, Brother Jiang and Sister-in-law! We had a minor accident on the road, which caused a delay.”
Liu Zhiyuan apologized with a contrite expression; he, Hao Zhiming, and Shan Yufei had left even earlier than Father Jiang and Mother Jiang.
Despite all their careful planning, they didn’t expect to be rear-ended by a female driver at a T-junction in the county town.
Dealing with the traffic accident delayed them for about half an hour.
“It’s alright, as long as everyone is safe, a minor accident is unavoidable when driving on the road.”
Jiang Tao smiled and patted Liu Zhiyuan’s shoulder to comfort him; he wasn’t really blaming Liu Zhiyuan.
Besides, it was only around 6:40 PM, still 20 minutes before the agreed-upon 7 PM, so it wasn’t considered too late.
“Hey? Zhiyuan, look, isn’t that the X3 that was chasing us!”
Shan Yufei’s gaze swept over and spotted a red BMW X3 driving towards where they were talking.
Hao Zhiming looked nervously at Jiang Tao and Xu Li and said:
“Brother Jiang, Sister-in-law, quickly get out of the way! That woman drives a bit recklessly!”
Upon hearing Hao Zhiming’s words, Jiang Tao and Xu Li quickly stepped back a few paces, positioning themselves in the gap between the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon and the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Liu Zhiyuan, Hao Zhiming, and Shan Yufei also quickly jumped to the side, fearing the red BMW X3 with the damaged front bumper as if it were a tiger.
Screeeech!
To everyone’s astonished gaze, the BMW X3 braked to a stop right in front of them.
The driver’s door opened, and a woman with exquisite makeup, appearing to be in her thirties, stepped out.
The woman wore a cropped black leather jacket on top and blue jeans on the bottom, with a pair of brown Martin boots on her feet.
Her attire looked very refined and stylish.
“Liu Yuan?”
“Jiang Tao! What a coincidence, I didn’t expect to run into you here. Is this your wife? She’s so beautiful!”
As Jiang Tao and Liu Yuan made eye contact, they greeted each other simultaneously.
“Brother Jiang! Sister-in-law, what a coincidence, are you also dining at Bai Yulan?”
The front passenger door of the BMW X3 opened, and He Jing also got out, smiling and greeting Jiang Tao and Xu Li.
He Jing was also dressed as an energetic young girl today.
She wore a refined brown leather jacket over a black slim-fit dress, and white casual shoes on her feet.
As she greeted Jiang Tao and Xu Li, a bright smile adorned her face.
