The dinner table seemed to be very harmonious. The men talked about work, the women talked about clothes and jewelry, and the children's grades. However, if one listened carefully, the men were showing off how they earned money, and the women were comparing each other's clothes and jewelry, and the children's grades. Praise those who are stronger than you and step on those who are weaker than you.
For example:
Third Uncle Aiguo picked up the bottle of wine and poured a glass for Ai Guohua. He began to boast," I say, Second Brother, look at your current job. You work hard every day and earn a few hundred yuan a month. It's not even enough for me to treat the leader to a meal. Some time ago, I even treated the third-in-command of the municipal bureau, Deputy Chief Wang, to a meal. Do you know what level he is? That was the rank of a chief! Aren't you still giving me face?"
Because Yang City was a deputy province, the police chief should be at the level of the deputy department. If it was not the standing committee of the municipal party committee, then it was generally at the deputy department level. The second-in-command was the executive deputy director, which was also the deputy department level. The third-in-command was the deputy director who was not in charge of the executive department. For a state-owned enterprise like Ai Guohua, the leader of the unit was also at the national administrative level. However, the corresponding government agencies were usually downgraded by half a level. For example, the director of a state-owned enterprise was equivalent to the deputy director of a government agency. Of course, the power could not be compared to others. One was an enterprise, and the other was a power department.
His father, Ai Guohua's direct superior, was at most a small official. Therefore, his third uncle, who had eaten with the deputy chief of the police station, felt that he had the right to despise his father's superior and began to talk frankly. According to Ziqing's estimation, Third Uncle would at most be dragged to accompany others. He would not be able to speak at the dinner table. How could someone from an administrative unit like him look down on a small businessman like you?
Ziqing guessed right. Ai Guofen was indeed dragged to accompany her friend during that meal. She accompanied Xiaolian from the beginning to the end, and the official didn't even give him a side-eye. He was depressed, but this time, he had the capital to brag at the family banquet.
Sure enough, Aunt Xu Juan was from Tianjin and had always been shrewd. She heard that Ai Guofen had already eaten with the city council leader. How could she be so bad? He immediately smiled and said,"Yo, Old Zhong, I told you long ago that your brother is promising!" Now even the deputy bureau chief is giving him face. Isn't this exactly what I said! Hehe, Third Brother, you have to help your big brother more. He's just a person who's practical. He's not as smart and influential as you!”
Ai Guofen was happy when she heard her sister-in-law's compliment. She said humbly," No, no! Sister-in-law is so humble. I'm not as capable as my big brother. Big brother is much more capable than me.”
The two of them were humble and flattered each other. The more they flattered each other, the more arrogant their faces became. Neither of them paid attention to Ai Guohua, who was acting awkwardly beside them.
In her previous life, Ziqing knew that her grandparents were snobbish. When she saw that her eldest and third uncle were capable, her father, who was just a worker, looked down on Ziqing's family. Especially when her aunt and third aunt usually coaxed the two elders, the two elders also liked her eldest brother Ai Ping and younger sister Ai Jia. Ziqing's mother, Jiang Qin, was a little clumsy. She could endure a few words of ridicule when she came out. She didn't like to quarrel with others, and she didn't know how to coax the elderly, but she was very practical. The food and clothes they bought for the elderly were not less than those of the other two families. In fact, they cared more about the elderly than they did. However, they did not have the eloquence of the women of the other two families. Jiang Qin was a worker, and her father, Ai Guohua, was not very capable. He did not have any say at home, so his grandparents more or less looked down on Jiang Qin. They were even more average with Ziqing. It was obvious that they were biased.
At this moment, Third Aunt asked again,"Has Daping been studying hard recently?" Are you confident in the exam?"
Ai Ping looked a little introverted, but even though his name was Ai Ping, his looks were not ordinary. At 17 years old, Ai Ping was already 180 centimeters tall. He was above average in terms of looks, with a tall nose, thick eyebrows, and big eyes. He was very much in line with the aesthetic standards of this age. Although he usually did not speak, there was pride in his bones. Unlike Ai Jia, who was a little spoiled, Ai Ping was the kind of person who did not need to take you seriously if you were inferior to me, but if you were better than me, I would admire you. He was a more direct person. This was somewhat similar to her aunt Ai Guofen.
"I've done my revision. I hope I can perform at my best during the exam.”Ai Ping smiled slightly. His aunt Xu Juan was usually proud, but Ai Ping did have a reason to be proud.
"Sister Ziqing, I'm waiting to get into No.1 Middle School with you. When the time comes, I can use your help to go to Suxiang Garden for a meal. "Hehe," Ai Jia covered her mouth and laughed, full of sarcasm. Ai Ping looked at Ziqing with a hint of disdain in his eyes, but he didn't want to say sarcastic words like them. After all, he was the older brother, so he didn't say anything. As for Ai Xuan, he had only had an average relationship with Ziqing since he was young. At this moment, he also wrinkled his nose and shouted," Sister Ziqing's grades aren't as good as mine. How can she get into No.1 Middle School?!" Hmph, he had this attitude towards everyone except Ai Ping.
Zi Qing smiled and didn't say anything. Looking at these people's faces, what was the use of arguing at this time? Wouldn't it be better to look at the results then?
When they returned home at night, their parents went back to their room and closed the door. The two of them sighed at each other. Ai Guohua sighed in a deep voice." It's all my fault for not being able to do anything. I made you guys unable to raise your heads!”As he spoke, he hammered his chest heavily. This was the helplessness of a man.
Jiang Qin quickly grabbed his hand, her eyes slightly red." What are you doing?" So what if I'm capable or not? As long as our family is happy, it's fine. I don't care what others think! Ziqing is so obedient and has become more and more sensible recently. What else are you not satisfied with? Dad and Mom are biased, but we can't be insensible. We just have to do what we have to do!。”
After saying that, two drops of tears fell. Although she said that she didn't care, it was a fact that she felt wronged. But who could she blame? The two of them had already worked very hard. Could it be that they could not blame the reality of society?
Ai Guohua's eyes reddened as he listened to his wife's words. He pursed his lips and smiled. This was his wife. She did not mind his poverty and knew how to be content. She did not complain to him when she suffered such grievances in her in-laws 'family. Instead, she comforted him. What else could he not be satisfied with?
That's right! Ziqing was so sensible and was also studying hard. Although it was a little late in the last two days, it was still a good start!
Even if he could borrow some money to attend a slightly better high school and then get into an ordinary university, he could ask his uncle to help him find a more stable job after graduation. Then, he could find an honest man with a stable income and marry him. What else could he not be satisfied with?
Thinking of this, Ai Guohua nodded with tears in his eyes. That's right! It's good to be content…"
When Ai Ziqing heard this, she quietly walked back to her room and gently closed the door. She secretly vowed to change her current predicament!
The night was filled with stars.
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