Back to 1984: Earning Money, Raising Kids, and Keeping the Household Busy

Lin Qingxiang nodded in agreement, "Yes, at least half of the entire village will invest, and there are also people from the neighboring village. Many people know about it."

The more Xiao Jinlin listened, the more unreliable it seemed. He pondered for a moment and asked, "Is there someone to lead this?"

"There really is one!" Lin Qingxiang slapped his thigh and looked at Chen Xinyue. "It's your aunt. I heard your uncle is doing it and making a good living. She's been promoting it everywhere in the village. Who doesn't want to get rich? That's why everyone's come to her to ask about it."

Xiao Jinlin then looked at Chen Xinyue.

Chen Xinyue frowned subconsciously, "Why is it them again! Is this never going to end? Does my grandfather know?"

Lin Qingxiang shook his head. "He doesn't want to listen. He changes his expression as soon as I mention your uncle's family. I'm not blind. I just don't like talking about it anymore. Besides, we didn't even think about breaking the law. Why bring this up?"

Chen Xinyue shouted at Lin Yi to come in and explained the situation to him.

Lin Yi's face darkened as expected, and he immediately launched into a tirade, "Lin Qingxiang, you actually believe that he's involved with Li Lian's family? Have you lost your minds?"

"Hey! Just talk, why are you swearing!" Lin Qingxiang muttered aggrievedly, gesturing wildly, "Well, it's not like Jianqiang is the only one doing this, there are others too! One of them is even the son of the village secretary from the next village."

"Even the village party secretary's son got involved?" Lin Yi's expression changed slightly, realizing that this matter was not simple. He immediately called Chen Wenjun and asked him to help investigate the so-called money-making business that Lin Qingxiang mentioned.

With this unexpected incident, the New Year wasn't as festive as it should have been.

When Chen Wenjun and the others returned in the afternoon, they tacitly avoided mentioning these upsetting matters. They spent their time playing around and helping the adults cook and set the table.

This year, with the addition of Xiao Jinlin, the reunion dinner was even more lively.

During this time, Chen Wenjun kept pouring wine for Xiao Jinlin.

Xiao Jinlin accepted all invitations, which made Chen Xinyue tremble with fear, afraid that he would reveal her attendance at the Xiao family banquet while they were drinking.

Fortunately, Xiao Jinlin kept his mouth shut, and Chen Wenjun also knew his limits.

The meal lasted until after 8 PM.

As the first firework burst across the Nanxi River, Chen Xinyue grabbed Xiao Jinlin's arm and exclaimed, "Come on! Boss, let me show you the festive atmosphere here!"

Xiao Jinlin was slightly drunk and let Chen Xinyue pull him into the courtyard.

A gust of river wind made him feel even more dizzy.

Fireworks burst open one after another in the sky, as if they had turned into a meteor shower.

There was a sudden spin.

Xiao Jinlin instinctively leaned towards Chen Xinyue beside him, put his arm around her, and she lost consciousness.
Chen Xinyue stumbled and almost fell. Realizing that Xiao Jinlin was drunk, she quickly shouted for help.

But with the sounds of fireworks going off one after another, the people inside the house couldn't hear them at all.

Helpless, she could only grit her teeth and drag Xiao Jinlin to the front door, calling Chen Ruiyu and Chen Ruiming to come and help.

The three of them worked together to finally get Xiao Jinlin back to his room.

Chen Ruiyu frowned, "His alcohol tolerance is terrible!"

Chen Xinyue felt a throbbing sensation on her forehead, and rubbed her forehead in pain. "Brother, this is our company's president, a young master. He drinks to appreciate wine and socialize. He's not on the same level as Dad. Dad, really! How could he get someone drunk during the New Year?"

Chen Wenjun is a Tanka person. Tanka people have lived on boats for a long time and have few entertainment hobbies. Most of the men like to drink a little alcohol, and they drink baijiu (a type of Chinese liquor). Their drinking capacity, which they have developed since childhood, is unmatched by ordinary people.

Chen Xinyue couldn't figure it out, so she simply stopped thinking about it.

After covering Xiao Jinlin with the blanket, he went downstairs with his brother.

I received a call from Xue Lingxue as soon as I got downstairs. "Xinyue, Happy New Year, I love you!" Xue Lingxue's cheerful voice came through the receiver.

Chen Xinyue unconsciously smiled and said, "Happy New Year, my dear sister! I heard you went to Gangcheng for a business trip. How did it go?"

"I plan to stay in the port city."

Chen Xinyue glanced at Chen Ruiyu, not at all surprised by this answer.

"Should I go to school or go to work?"

Xue Lingxue was silent for a moment, then lowered her voice and said, "I've signed with an entertainment company and plan to act."

"Cough cough cough!" Chen Xinyue was stunned into silence. "What...what did you say?"

Xue Lingxue gave a wry smile. "It's unbelievable, isn't it? I also think this decision is quite absurd, but I've been learning piano, dance, etiquette, and the like since elementary school. I can't do anything else. Becoming a star might allow me to utilize my strengths, don't you think?"

"Will your parents agree?" Chen Xinyue was a little nervous. She knew what kind of people Xue's parents were. They valued reputation and social standing so much, how could they allow their daughter to become a star?

"What can they do if they don't agree? I've already sacrificed for the Xue family, but I just couldn't achieve their wishes. While they still feel guilty, I'll take this opportunity to fight for myself. If I drag this out any longer, I'll only end up with the same fate. Wouldn't all the grievances I suffered before have been for nothing?" Xue Lingxue said.

Chen Xinyue could tell from her calm tone that the girl had made up her mind and wouldn't change it.

"Alright, since you've made up your mind, I wish you all the best in becoming a big star!"

"Okay! When I become a big star, I'll definitely take you to new heights!"

The two chatted and laughed for a while before hanging up the phone.

Chen Xinyue looked at Chen Ruiyu, "Brother, did you already know about Lingxue's decision?"

Chen Ruiyu gave a soft "hmm," and said, "Everyone has their own dreams and goals. As a friend, I can only offer my blessings and support. I think it's her business, and it's more appropriate for her to tell you herself."

You can distinguish them so clearly!
Chen Xinyue couldn't help but feel sorry for her best friend. It seemed that the goddess was willing but the king was not. She wondered if Xue Lingxue's decision was right or wrong!

Seeing that his older siblings were silent, Chen Ruiming quickly spoke up weakly, "Um... Happy New Year, brother and sister!"

He tried his best to make his smile brighter and more festive, and then he placed the red envelope on his chest.

He thought Chen Ruiyu and Chen Xinyue would understand, but the siblings only said "Happy New Year" to him and then ignored him.

Chen Ruiming wanted to cry, "Brother, sister! Can you please support your little brother?"

Chen Xinyue suppressed the urge to burst out laughing and turned to look at him, "We're still receiving red envelopes just like you! How dare you ask us for red envelopes!"

Chen Ruiming immediately deflated.

Seeing how pitiful he looked, Chen Xinyue softened and stuffed the red envelope she had prepared in advance into his hand, saying, "Take it! Who are you trying to impress with this act!"

Chen Ruiming's eyes lit up, and he jumped three feet high with excitement, "Sis! You really are my sister, I love you so much!"

Chen Ruiyu joked, "What? If I don't give you a red envelope, I'm not your real brother?"

"No, no, my brother will always be my brother!"

Even if you wear it a thousand times, you will never wear it.

Chen Ruiyu couldn't stand it anymore and gave her a pack too.

Having received two heavy red envelopes, Chen Ruiming proudly began to show them off to his parents and grandfather. (End of Chapter)