Chen Nan was bewildered.
Was it because he refused their "kind" arrangement?
So, he became ungrateful?
Fourth Uncle, Chen He, smoked nearby. "Chen Nan, it's not that your Second Uncle is saying this to you, but you should grow up a bit, be more sensible."
"Let's not talk about anything else. You need to find a proper job and strive hard."
"Even though your elder brother and sister-in-law don't need you to support them yet, you still need to earn money to buy a house, and then get married and have children, right?"
"You can't just live like a useless bum, can you?"
"Who are you two calling useless?" Chen Xiazhi was furious. Chen Nan was the apple of her eye, and she would never allow anyone to insult him. "Do you know how outstanding my brother is? Do you know what he has done for our family?"
Chen Hanlu also said, "Although my brother just got out of prison, he bought us a new house. Isn't that effort enough?"
Sun Jingxiang pouted. "You're talking about a dilapidated second-hand house in the suburbs as if it's something to brag about?"
Chen Xiazhi retorted, "Who said it's a dilapidated second-hand house?"
"Stop arguing!" Chen Yang looked at Chen Nan. "Chen Nan, your Third Uncle knows what you're thinking. In fact, you also want to work at Jiang Group. After all, the benefits and treatment there are very good."
"The main reason you don't want to go is because of Chen Bei, right?"
"After all, you had excellent grades when you were young, always crushing Chen Bei. But the reality is that good grades are worthless in this society."
"You're afraid you'll live under Chen Bei's shadow if you go there."
"Actually, there's no need for that!"
"Work is more important than so-called face."
"As long as you have a stable, respectable job, everyone will respect you."
"Otherwise, you're nothing."
Chen He glanced at his watch. "Third brother, it's almost lunchtime. Shouldn't we go eat?"
Chen Yang nodded slightly and said to Chen Nan, "I won't say much more. You think about it carefully!"
Sun Jingxiang busied herself enthusiastically. "Let's go, let's go, we're going to have lunch."
"Today I'll take you to a place ordinary people can't go for lunch."
Wang Hui asked curiously, "Where are we going to eat?"
Sun Jingxiang said with a proud look, "The staff cafeteria at Jiang Group."
Wang Hui was surprised. "We can go eat there?"
Chen Yang smiled. "Of course, ordinary people can't go to the staff cafeteria at Jiang Group, but my son is a leader in the human resources department, so he has this privilege."
"Chen Bei is truly the pride of our Chen family!" Chen He said enviously. "I heard that the staff canteen at Jiang Group is very high-class and the dishes are exceptionally varied."
Chen Yang grinned. "Isn't this better than going to a five-star hotel?"
Chen He replied, "Indeed. Anyone with money can dine at a five-star hotel, but Jiang Group is not a place you can just go to."
"Let's go, elder brother and sister-in-law, I'll take you to broaden your horizons." Chen Yang and his wife, beaming with pride, led everyone downstairs.
At this moment.
A black Audi A6 was parked downstairs.
The driver quickly got out and said respectfully, "Mr. Chen, please get in. Group Leader Chen specifically asked me to pick you up to dine at the company."
Chen Yang frowned. "Why is there only one car? Can so many of us fit?"
The driver looked embarrassed. "Group Leader Chen probably didn't expect so many of you."
"You worthless scoundrel, I clearly told him that my elder brother's family was also coming, why didn't he take it to heart?" Chen Yang feigned dissatisfaction, then said apologetically, "Elder brother, why don't you wait here for a moment? I'll ask Chen Bei to arrange another car?"
"There's no need for such trouble. We can just take a taxi ourselves." Chen Shan said with a smile.
He wasn't stupid.
How could he not see that his third brother was deliberately showing off Chen Bei's capabilities?
Chen Yang smiled. "Alright then, we'll go to Jiang Group and wait for you."
Chen Shan smiled and nodded.
"Oh my, isn't that an Audi? This is my first time riding in such a luxurious car!" Auntie Wang Hui exclaimed.
Chen He said, "Don't be envious. As long as our son works hard, one day he'll be able to let us ride in an Audi!"
Before getting into the car, Third Aunt Sun Jingxiang suddenly said, "Why don't you wait? I'll ask Chen Bei to arrange an Audi to pick you up? If I'm not mistaken, you haven't ridden in an Audi before, have you?"
Jia Cui retorted directly, "We want to ride in a Rolls-Royce. Can you, sister-in-law, fulfill that for us?"
"I haven't even ridden in a Rolls-Royce, and you expect to?" Sun Jingxiang snorted impatiently, then slammed the car door shut and disappeared from the sight of the family of five.
"Dad, are we really going? I feel like a simple bowl of Liangpi would be more comfortable than eating at Jiang Group." Chen Hanlu looked dejected, utterly disgusted with her second uncle and third uncle's families.
Chen Shan smiled calmly. "Let's go. In life, no matter what you do, you have to see it through to the end."
It was clear.
Chen Shan had already decided to sever ties with them.
Jia Cui showed a smiling face. "Let's go, let's go eat a big meal at Jiang Group!"
"I'll call a car!"
Chen Nan immediately took out his phone, called a minivan, and headed straight for Jiang Group.
Actually.
He hadn't expected the meal to be at Jiang Group.
Would he run into Jiang Jiancheng?
As soon as they got out of the car, a young man in his mid-twenties walked up and asked respectfully, "Are you Group Leader Chen Bei's relatives?"
Chen Shan replied, "Yes!"
The young man made an inviting gesture. "Please follow me!"
The family of five followed behind him, took the elevator, and went straight to the staff restaurant on the top floor.
Admittedly, Chen Bei's ability to show off far surpassed his father Chen Yang.
Whether it was sending a special car to pick up people from home, or having someone wait outside Jiang Group, it all showed his mastery of this art.
"Uncle, Auntie."
Upon arriving at the top floor, Chen Bei immediately came forward to greet them.
He was wearing a black suit, his hair short and neat, exuding efficiency.
"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry. My father didn't mention that you were coming earlier, which is why only one car was sent. This is my nephew's oversight. Please don't take it to heart, Uncle and Auntie."
Chen Shan said with a chuckle, "We're family, why be so formal?"
Chen Bei grinned. "Yes, I knew Uncle was magnanimous and wouldn't hold a grudge against me."
After speaking, he shifted his gaze to Chen Xiazhi and Chen Hanlu.
A glint flashed in his eyes, as if he hadn't expected these two sisters to have changed so much and become so beautiful.
Without further thought, he said enthusiastically, "Xiazhi, Hanlu, you two have become more and more beautiful since I last saw you!"
"How's your studies lately? Are you confident for the college entrance examination next year?"
"Your brother has been through it before. Listen to me, treat it with a normal mindset. There's no need to feel too much pressure."
"It's okay if you don't get in."
"In the future, Bei Ge will arrange for you to come to Jiang Group, and I guarantee you'll be more successful than those who got into Tsinghua or Peking University!"
Seeing the sisters' cold expressions, a hint of awkwardness appeared on his face. He forced a smile. "Let's go, let's go, I'll take you to dine!"
At the same time, he looked at Chen Nan. "My dad said he wanted to help you and arrange for you to come to Jiang Group, but you don't seem willing?"
"What's going on?"
"Did a donkey kick your head?"
"How could you refuse such a fortunate opportunity?"