The Red Era: Starting from Being an Educated Youth in the Countryside

Chapter 234: Stolen
Chen Huaiyang clapped his hands and praised, "We have known each other for many years, and you finally said something pleasing to the ear. I didn't expect you to be able to comfort people. When you haven't seen someone for three days, you should look at him with new eyes."

The man with glasses got angry when he heard this and asked, "What do you mean by that? Are you saying that what I said before was not pleasant to the ear and not chicken soup for the soul?"

"I am also very eloquent, otherwise why would so many people praise my novel? You can't underestimate me."

"You should learn to see the strengths of others instead of just their weaknesses. It is also a good idea to learn to appreciate their strengths."

"If I hadn't been behind you, you wouldn't have been able to retire so easily. Don't take advantage of me and then deny it."

The bespectacled man's tone contained a lot of accusations against him, and he was clearly unhappy with how he had been exploited earlier.

Chen Huaiyang shrugged, "Are you sure you are in control, not Dong Ge who is doing the hard work? Why do I hear that you often act like a hands-off boss and leave the work to Dong Ge?"

"We are both the same, so let's stop blaming each other! If we talk about hardship, it has to be Brother Dong!"

"And I gave you a choice! I asked you to bring the child over to take over, but you didn't want to."

"My child has a promising future, so he can retire earlier. Isn't that normal?"

"Who says I'm smart? My children are smart too. You can't envy me for that!"

Since he has retired anyway, there is no need to worry about him giving up his responsibilities. Chen Huaiyang can say whatever he wants.

After years of frustration, I can finally get some interest back.

The man with glasses blew his beard and glared, "You are too conscienceless, kid. Why didn't you dare to talk to me like this when I was working so hard before?"

"Those who are capable should do more work. Brother Dong is capable, so isn't it normal for him to do more?"

"And I've done a lot. You can't ignore my efforts. You can't erase all my contributions."

Chen Huaiyang shook his head and sighed, "Who told you not to work now? You are so unscrupulous. You must say whatever you want. After all, I don't need to consider your emotions."

"Look at how energetic you are. You should drive the car for the next section. Let Dong Ge take a break. It's not good for Dong Ge to be rubbed by you all the time."

Man with glasses: “…”Won’t he be tired?

"Aren't you just sitting here leisurely? Can't you go drive?"

"I'm telling you, don't think I'm easy to talk to and keep pointing fingers at me. I have a temper too, and I can't be coaxed without a decent lunch."

Chen Huaiyang spread his hands, "Then you have to ask my boss lady who is in charge of the family. I go out with empty pockets, and everything is up to the boss lady."

Yang Xiaolin looked at their noisy appearance, looked at Liu Li, and smiled helplessly.

"Stop making such a fuss. How much can you eat?"

How much can people who are not short of money eat? It also seems too childish.

The man with glasses was satisfied.

Chen Huaiyang didn't want to spoil him, "You are the youngest, isn't it normal to order you around? Be more conscious in the future. We are old bones, don't you expect us to live longer?"

The man with glasses shook his head. "That's not how it works. Although I'm younger than you, I may not live longer than you!"

"Look, you don't have to do any heavy work, you are full of energy, and you have been causing trouble for thousands of years. I think you are the one who has lived the longest. I am often irritated by you, so maybe I will be the first to leave!"

Yang Xiaolin didn't want to hear about this topic anymore, so she interrupted them and said, "Stop talking about this now."

"It is enough to live happily and carefree every day."

"No one knows which will come first, an accident or tomorrow. All we have to do is live in the present and block out topics that affect our emotions."

After finally relaxing a bit and not having to deal with such a heavy atmosphere, the topic was brought up again. The people who were complained about shut up, and the topic was changed.

When I arrived in town, I returned the rental car first.

Then we had to find a place to eat.

Everyone was affected and in low spirits. They didn't eat or sleep well. They had to recuperate in the town before they could take the bus.

I'm an old man now, not a young man anymore, so I still have to take care of my health.

After eating and drinking enough and having a good sleep, I bought a ticket home the next day.

Yang Xiaolin had almost spent all the cash she had with her. These days are still uncertain, and it's not safe to carry too much cash with you.

Plus I also gave gifts in the village, so I didn't have much money.

But there are people who treat them as fat sheep. After all, the aura they possess is incomparable to that of ordinary people, and they look like rich people at first glance.

People who are knowledgeable and experienced have gained more vision over time, and they have an elegant aura that gives people a unique feeling when they look at them.

There is always a shortage of daring and reckless people. When money overcomes reason, their actions are dominated by it.

The man with glasses had his pockets emptied. When he realized it belatedly, he was speechless, "How did someone target us when there were so many of us together?"

"The money was stolen without anyone noticing."

Chen Huaiyang's eyes showed a gleam of disdain, "You are too careless, aren't you? I've already put my hand into your trouser pocket, and you haven't noticed yet?"

"How much was lost? I guess calling the police won't do much."

The man with glasses shook his head. "I didn't feel anything. I didn't even feel my pants moving. People nowadays really can learn everything. They have mastered this ability to perfection."

Being able to take the money quietly is a skill.

"Never mind, it's just a few dozen bucks, don't waste your time."

If it's lost, it's lost. Wasting time on it will not be worth it.

The man with glasses looked depressed. "It's really frustrating. Why did so many people pick on me and only me? Don't you look richer? Why didn't anyone attack you?"

Chen Huaiyang spread his hands, "I guess you look like a fat sheep, so it's easier to steal your money."

"Who told you to be alone? We all travel in groups, and two people can look out for each other, which is always an extra pair of eyes than you have!"

Here comes another poke at my heart.

The man with glasses was not someone who cared about a few dozen dollars, but he was still depressed because he was robbed.

In order not to delay getting on the bus, I just put the matter aside.

This is how things are in this era. If we want to improve things, we must keep making progress!
"When will there be no more petty thieves like this? Wouldn't it be better to do something else to make more money instead of studying?"

Chen Huaiyang looked at him and smiled again, "Wait a few more years, mobile phones will be more popular, maybe people won't need to carry money when they go out, so there won't be any stealing."

Of course, various fraudulent methods have also emerged.

All I can say is that there are pros and cons, and it is impossible to completely block them out. You can only rely on yourself to be alert.

This journey came to an end.

(End of this chapter)