Return To 1977 Chapter 800: Paternalism

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(Three thousand words have been deleted from the content. It is roughly that Zhang Dashao was betrayed by his apprentice and his wife and son betrayed each other in a special period. That is why Zhang Dashao was lonely and lived here. This explanation is hereby provided to connect the subsequent plot)

February 12, 1983, New Year’s Eve.

The lights of thousands of houses and the hundreds of scenes in the world this night are quite interesting.

Like the Xu family, Mr. and Mrs. Xu Bingquan and Xu Xiaojun sat together for New Year’s Eve dinner.

The main content of their discussion, apart from the upcoming birth of the little life, turned out to be their son-in-law Hong Yanwen for the first time.

And what is different from usual is that although the Xu family has a lot of dissatisfaction with Hong Yanwen, Xu Bingquan's attitude has changed.

For example, Yu Wanfen was nitpicking as usual and started to complain that Hong Yanwen ignored Xu Chongya's pregnancy and insisted on taking her to the Hong family to celebrate the New Year.

Xu Xiaojun also provoked as usual, scolding Hong Yanwen as an immature white-eyed wolf, just to make his sister suffer more.

Xu Bingquan interrupted them for the first time and even scolded them severely.

"Shut up, you all, and don't say such things again!"

The mother and son who were nagging and wanted to continue were suddenly stunned.

It was only after Xu Bingquan’s words that they understood the reason.

"The direction of the wind has changed. Now everyone is in panic, fearing that they will be included in the 'target' above. Lao Zhang and Lao Liu in the district may have nothing to do during the holidays this year. I heard that someone has reported it, and the higher-ups have already ordered it. Check them out. If you pass the test, it’s okay, but if you can’t, you’ll have to wait for the future to be miserable..."

"Me? I'm lucky enough to have this marriage with the Hong family. Not to mention the Hong family's family background itself makes me innocent. Deputy Secretary Wang of the district was also at the Hong family's wedding banquet. I've met Yang Weifan, and he has taken care of me a lot in private. And did you know that the 'United Front Theory Study Course' that Yan Wenwen is going to attend next year is not an ordinary one? What is this? This means appointment and promotion."

"So the Hong family has more solutions than we thought. They have found a shortcut to the top by themselves. Don't say that they can't suppress it anymore, and they can't suppress it anymore. Maybe next year I have to rely on this son-in-law to be safe."

"Also, Xiaojun, what will you do if you fail to go to college next year? What will your future be like if you don't have a degree in the future? Your brother-in-law is currently in the mission department, and the 'Cantonese Promotion Association' he joined is almost all in education. A person from the world. You have to ask him for help if you can’t solve your problem.”

"So to be honest, I am glad that Xiaoya is pregnant now. Thanks to this, the relationship between our two families can be eased. You see, even though we are in love now, we still give the same generous gifts during the holidays as last year. , This means we are not at odds with each other, but if you continue to be hostile to each other, this relationship will no longer be able to be maintained. Is that good for anyone?"

"Enough is enough. Don't show shame to Yanwen anymore. When the child is born, we will have to spend money to make a big deal. Not only for Xiaoya, but also for ourselves. Do you understand? From now on, we will keep our mouth shut and say nothing. It's easy to say, but if you take it out, you will be in trouble."

Yes, although Yu Wanfen and Xu Xiaojun were disappointed, they also knew that Xu Bingquan's words made sense.

So for their own sake, no one dared to take advantage of Hong Yan Wen Tu.

What's more, Xu Bingquan will always be the center of the family. The old man's emotions are a barometer of the family's behavior.

It is similar to that in agencies and units. Everyone has to look at the face of the "top leader" to speak and act the same.

Indeed, this kind of patriarchal system passed down from generation to generation is a habit that has lasted for thousands of years and is infiltrated in the bones of almost every Chinese descendant.

This is true in almost all places with Chinese people, let alone mainland China.

So even if it is unreasonable, change is never easy.

Thousands of miles away in a villa in Repulse Bay, south of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong, another line of descendants of the Hung family are also adhering to this tradition.

The grandson and daughter of this large family, as well as the two charming step-wives, surrounded their head of family, Hong Fucheng, like stars holding the moon, sitting together in the brightly lit dining room, eating a sumptuous reunion dinner.

Amidst the attentive service of the servants, the silver tableware and the fine wine and delicacies, there was no trace of joy or anger on the old man's plump face.

Even when the whole family was enjoying themselves, he still showed such an unsmiling demeanor.

Is this the so-called head of the family demeanor?

In fact, the eldest son Hong Yankang has always felt that his father is too serious. How hard is it for a man who can't let go in front of his children?

It's just a body restrained by face and vanity.

In his opinion, what the old man should take care of most is the prodigal behavior of the Hong family's descendants who spend money outside, eat, drink, go whoring, gamble and smoke.

This is the dirty business of the two step wives who have arranged their own private affairs to enrich themselves from the Hong family's property.

With such relatives who are like leeches and termites, no matter how strong the foundation of the Hong family is, how many years can they live in peace and contentment?

But even if he made his words clear, he showed his father the evidence of the two step wives sucking blood and poaching flesh.

His father didn't take it seriously.

But he just said patiently and thoughtfully, "I am getting old and need peace at home. You are the eldest son, so you can handle it no matter what, just don't let others get down."

I would even hand him those bills that I had found from nowhere and that seemed to never be paid, and just give him an understatement.

"Go and deal with it. The Hong family still needs to save their face. Only if you learn to take care of your younger brothers and sisters can I trust you and leave the family business to you."

This made him feel a faint sadness in his heart. He found that as long as his father was around, he could not save the situation where the Hong family's trees were hollow and the building was about to collapse.

Coupled with the recent stock market crash, the Hong family has been hit hard beyond imagination. The severity of this situation is actually beyond his control.

If we don't think of a solution anymore, the Hong family's foundation may really be in danger.

Even if my father really delegates power by then, I'm afraid it will be a debt in his hands.

So it is precisely for this reason that he will make a suggestion that is absolutely taboo in the family on this special day.

"Dad, after the New Year, I think... I want to go to the capital to visit..."

When he said this bravely, it was exactly as he imagined.

Not only did Hong Lucheng's face visibly darken, but the excitement of the entire family banquet also suddenly stopped, and the scene became unusually quiet.

His relatives all stared at him with surprised eyes.

Hong Yankang swallowed and wanted to explain in more detail.

"Dad, I haven't been back for so many years. I really want to see our old house, and I also want to try to find my second uncle's family..."

But just as he said this, the second wife, He Peizhi, smiled slightly and forcibly interrupted.

"The eldest young master is really a nostalgic person. But after so many years, there have been so many 'movements' in the mainland, how can the people there resist it? What's more, the master had such a special status back then, even immigrants Nothing can be done. Aren’t you putting yourself at risk by going back? What if something goes wrong?”

The second wife’s eldest daughter, Hong Xinyi, also intervened at this time.

"That's right, it's just a rundown house. What if we can find it back? Brother, if something happens to you, it won't be worth the loss. Besides, you have to take care of your relatives in the past, and you have to do it for us. For the sake of these current relatives.”

Hong Yankang frowned and then made his words clear.

"Dad, I am actually thinking about everyone. There are big problems in our industry right now, and we have suffered a lot of losses due to the stock market crash. The financial burden is too heavy, and we are completely unable to make ends meet. If we can find my second uncle, there will be Maybe he can help with an idea..."

Unexpectedly, the third wife Huang Wanyu also spoke at this time.

"Look at what you said, the eldest young master is exaggerating. The foundation of our Hong family is not comparable to that of a small family. What real difficulties can we have for a famous family with a big business? What do you want me to say? He died. Isn't the eldest mistress's mother's family running a bank? If there is a problem with funds, why should we seek help from the in-laws? If it doesn't work, we can consider pledging some unimportant properties. The key is whether the eldest master wants to find a way." /

The third wife’s son, Hong Yanxiong, also spoke up to help.

"Brother, we are brothers fighting tigers. We are father and son soldiers. If there are difficulties at home, I can help share the burden. Anyway, I have had enough fun and want to do something serious. As long as you give me full trust and power. , I promise to do my best. Why bother looking for unrealistic hopes? I am not saying that the people in the capital are definitely not there, but it may not be useful to find them. We all know what the system is in the mainland. If you haven’t been involved in business for years, no matter how great a genius is, you are out of touch with this society, right?”

Okay, now the whole family became lively, and everyone persuaded Hong Yankang to give up this idea.

Hong Fucheng finally spoke and made the final decision.

"Yan Kang, I think it's better not to go to the capital. You'd better get in touch with your in-laws first. Yanxiong seems to be much more mature for saying such things. I think you can give him a chance. Give it a try."

Only Hong Yankang was so angry that he could not speak.

Because under the appearance of family reunion, the Hong family members are all seemingly inseparable and have their own plans for each other.

Concerned about his safety?

The whole family is basically afraid that if he finds his second wife, he will come to ask for the assets he left in Hong Kong.

Tens of millions, let alone the second wife or the third wife, even my father would be reluctant to part with it.

But they never understand that with Uncle Er’s ability, hundreds of millions of wealth can be earned.

Let him find his wife’s natal family?

For so many years, he has consumed all the affection between him and his wife's family for this family.

Without the support of his wife's family, I am afraid that when the stock market crash comes, the Hong family will be half destroyed.

This was because he had never remarried and kept his biological daughter by his mother-in-law's side, so he helped her.

How can he ask for help now?

Give your brother a chance?

Hong Yanxiong is probably the favorite **** of the Hong family. His interest in sensual dogs and horses was completely inherited from his father's genes.

There have been too many similar attempts, which undoubtedly means adding insult to injury, and means that the family's assets will be lost at an accelerated rate.