Chapter 259 - 162: The Bizarre Young Uncle and the Brother-Assisting Witchy Mother

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Chapter 259: Chapter 162: The Bizarre Young Uncle and the Brother-Assisting Witchy MotherOn the first day of the Chinese New Year, the whole family got up quite late. Little Yu and Little Xue, the youngest of the household, wished their uncle, Chen Feng, and the great-uncle living at home a prosperous new year, saying the auspicious words "May you be prosperous, hand over the red envelope." Chen Feng had been prepared, directly taking out two red envelopes from his coat pocket and handing them to his two little nieces, one thousand yuan as a New Year’s gift for each. "Thank you, Uncle!" Both little girls understood the benefits of money by now and happily kissed him on the face. When it was their great-uncle’s turn, he was very proactive. He didn’t wait for the little girls to say their well-wishes, immediately taking out two prepared red envelopes and giving one to each. Then, under the guidance of their mother, they shouted in unison, "Thank you, Great-Uncle." However, after the fact, their aunt Li Guihong opened the red envelopes to find a hundred yuan each, and she couldn’t help but purse her lips in discontent. For several years he hadn’t given her daughters any New Year’s money, and now when he finally did, it was just a hundred each, which was certainly too little. After lunch, the entire Chen family, together with their young uncle, Zhao Guozhong, went over to their eldest uncle’s house to celebrate the New Year. This was a tradition that Chen Feng’s family had started when he was young, every year on the first day of the Chinese New Year they would visit their eldest uncle, including their younger uncle who had not yet divorced at that time. Afterward, when their eldest uncle passed away, the tradition didn’t change, as their Aunt was still alive, along with the eldest uncle’s son and daughter. So, every year on the first day of the New Year, they would still go to visit the eldest uncle’s family. This might just be the essence of the folk saying "Nothing is greater than an uncle." According to traditional customs, among all relatives, uncles generally hold the highest status. In the past, due to inconvenient transportation, going to their uncle’s house was very troublesome. Taking a bus required transferring twice and taking a big detour. Riding a bike was difficult because the roads weren’t good, and it was also inconvenient to bring children along. But over ten years ago, after the roads were repaired, it became much easier. Riding a bicycle would take about thirty to forty minutes, and a motorcycle a bit faster, only about ten minutes to get there. Driving a car was the same. Of course, they drove there this time, each brother in his own car. Zhao Guozhong only learned at this point that each brother had a car, and he couldn’t help but be astonished and envious. He rode in Chen Feng’s car, sitting in the passenger seat, and smilingly said to Chen Feng, "Ah Feng, how about lending me this car for a few days?" "Not happening," Chen Feng flatly refused, "I’ve got use for my car these next few days." Zhao Guozhong’s eyes shifted, smiling and saying, "Then in a few days, when you’re not using the car, lend it to me then." "Do you even know how to drive?" Chen Feng asked, unimpressed. "What are you talking about?" Zhao Guozhong retorted indignantly, "I’ve had my driver’s license for several years now. I have a car back in the Northeast too; I just didn’t drive it all the way here. I’m planning to get together with some friends in a few days for some networking—some of them are women. It’s convenient and impressive to have a car when going out." Chen Feng said noncommittally, "We’ll see." Zhao Guozhong immediately turned to Zhao Xiaolan in the back seat, "Sis, in a few days, I’m going to meet a woman, introduced by a friend of mine. She owns a beauty salon and has a son in college. When the time comes, you should let Ah Feng lend me the car." Zhao Xiaolan then immediately asked with concern, "How is that woman? How long has she been divorced? Where is she from?" "This woman isn’t bad. I’ve seen her photo and chatted with her once on WeChat. She’s forty-five but looks as if she’s only in her thirties. After all, she runs a beauty salon—knows how to dress up and take care of herself. She’s not divorced; her husband died in a car accident a few years ago. She runs a beauty salon here in Lishui Town." "That sounds quite good. Then go and meet her. Ah Feng, when the time comes, let your uncle use the car." Chen Feng was speechless. "Ah Feng, did you hear what your mom said?" Zhao Guozhong asked with a smug look. Chen Feng rolled his eyes at him and said, "My car is just worth a bit over 200,000—somewhat modest. I think you’d be better off renting a BMW, Mercedes, or even an Audi. Your chances of success with the blind date would certainly increase a lot." Zhao Guozhong’s eyes lit up, and he said with a smile, "You’re quite clever. But isn’t renting a car expensive? Plus, I’m not familiar with the process, and I don’t know where to get one. Why don’t you help your uncle rent one?" "Fine. I’ll take you there when it’s time." "What I mean is, you rent one for me. I don’t understand these things; I won’t go." "Then give me your ID card, driver’s license, and a thousand yuan, and I’ll go sort it out for you." "That sounds so troublesome; I might as well just take your car." Chen Feng rolled his eyes at him again, without responding. After a verbal spar between the two, neither got the upper hand. As for lending a car to his younger uncle, Chen Feng was certainly not willing. It wasn’t about being stingy; he just knew full well that his uncle was unreliable, so lending him his car would only cause trouble for himself. He wasn’t that foolish. Regarding his mother’s side, Chen Feng would find plenty of ways to deal with it when the time came. A dozen minutes later, they arrived at the eldest uncle’s home, where Aunt and her two sons, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, and other children were all present—an exceptionally lively scene. Chen Feng’s eldest male cousin was thirty-six this year, with a son, and the eldest female cousin was thirty-eight with both a daughter and son. Now that Chen Feng’s entire family had arrived, plus one younger uncle, the scene grew even livelier. After presenting their New Year’s gifts, the two families chatted for a while. The main conversation was between the mother and Auntie, then between the elder brother and the eldest male cousin, while Chen Feng talked to his eldest female cousin’s husband. Then it was time for the elders to give the younger generation their New Year’s money. Each child got not much, just about two or three hundred yuan, just for good fortune. After chatting for a while, the young uncle suggested setting up a gambling game, acting as the dealer. Everyone except Chen Feng and Chen Dayong, Chen Rui, the eldest male cousin, and the eldest female cousin’s husband, were eager to partake.

Chapter 259 - 162: The Bizarre Young Uncle and the Brother-Assisting Witchy Mother

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