On the second day of the Lunar New Year, it is taboo to open the market, break ground, and carry out burials.
Yes, visit relatives and friends.
Today is the time for every family to visit relatives, but this time of year is the most difficult time for Chen Mo's family.
Ever since he was young, Chen Mo could only secretly envy his neighbors as they took their children back to their parents' homes and uncle's homes.
Chen Jingye wanted to make a career out of his own strength and show it to others, so for so many years, except for talking on the phone with the Chen family in Nansu, Chen Jingye almost never went back.
As for Li Sufang's natal family, they were almost at odds with each other, so Chen Mo's family had no relatives at all for so many years.
In his previous life, when Chen Mo was a child, he was very envious of others and clamored to go to his grandma's house or uncle's house. But every time Li Sufang would show a sad look and hide in her room secretly crying for a long time.
After Chen Mo became sensible, he never mentioned visiting relatives again.
Chen Jing was conscientious and dedicated to the public, and he was honest and upright during his tenure. To put it bluntly, he was a bit rigid, so he had not made many friends over the years.
And Li Sufang was determined to develop in Hanyang City, and she knew everyone in Fengshan County.
Therefore, no one will come to the Chen family to pay New Year greetings.
So when the Chinese New Year comes, the Chen family seems to be isolated from the whole world.
For some reason, this situation spread to Chen Jingye's unit and became everyone's laughing stock.
Every time the county held a meeting, those who were offended by Chen Jingye used this topic to laugh at Chen Jingye, saying that Chen Jingye was a loner with no friends. Chen Jingye lost all face, but he still couldn't refute.
In his previous life, Chen Mo had secretly complained about Chen Jingye's cowardice and incompetence, but after his rebirth, he realized how strong Chen Jingye's heart was. As a father, he actually lived a more tiring life than anyone else.
In the morning, Chen Mo and his family gathered together for dinner. This year, there were three more people, Chen Song, Zi, Yan Qingcheng and Sang Sang. This year was much more lively than in previous years.
Chen Jingye and Li Sufang also had more smiles on their faces, and Chen Mo was also happy about it.
Just after dinner, someone called Chen Jingye.
After Chen Jingye answered the phone, his face looked a little strange.
Li Sufang asked: "Who hit me?"
"Meixian County said that a celebration party will be held at the county guest house at 9:30 this morning. Fengshan County's subordinates, including deputy chiefs and above, will bring their families to attend."
Li Sufang also looked surprised: "Have you taken the wrong medicine in your county? What kind of celebration party will be held on the second day of the new year?"
"It was said that the banquet was held temporarily to celebrate Jinke Group's move into Fengshan County." Chen Jingye said with a helpless look.
"Is it okay if you don't go?" Li Sufang asked.
Chen Jingye said awkwardly: "This is not good. After all, the county government sincerely invites me."
"Well, we have nothing to do at home anyway, so just go!" Li Sufang said.
"Well, let's pack up and leave immediately." After all, it was the county boss who personally invited him, so Chen Jingye was very solemn.
Chen Jingye changed into a black suit, and Li Sufang looked noble and elegant in a red dress.
Chen Mo didn't want to change his clothes at first, but he was forced to change into a suit by Chen Jingye. This outfit made Wen Qing, Yan Qingcheng, and Sang Sang's eyes brighten.
"Xiao Mo, I didn't expect you to look quite handsome if you dress up!" Wen Qing teased.
Chen Mo looked helpless. He never paid attention to his appearance, because once he entered the Nascent Soul Realm, the immortal cultivator could change his appearance at will, so the immortal cultivator only looked at the strength and not the appearance.
Chen Songzi stayed at home with Wen Qing and the others, while Chen Mo followed his parents to the county guest house.
The county guest house was very dilapidated and the room could not accommodate so many people, so the celebration banquet was held directly in the courtyard outside the guest house.
Fortunately, today is a sunny day, and the venue has been decorated. There are dozens of large round tables covered with red cloth, red cloth carpets, and red lanterns hanging high, making it look festive.
Meixian Rong is directing several of his subordinates to take care of some details.
When Chen Jingye and his family arrived, there were already more than 20 people at the scene, all of whom were local officials from Fengshan County.
When he saw Meixian Er, Chen Jingye walked over and said hello: "Meixian Er, happy new year!!"
"Brother Jingye, please take a seat!" Meixian Er greeted and continued to direct the work, full of enthusiasm and obviously in a good mood.
Chen Jingye took Li Sufang and Chen Mo and sat down in the corner. The father and son of the Chen family were very similar in this regard. In general gatherings and other occasions, they would always find a place to sit where no one would notice them.
As time passed, more and more people arrived. Some people who knew each other or were in the same office began to greet each other, and the atmosphere became more and more lively.
At a table not far away, a middle-aged man with glasses and fair skin accidentally saw Chen Jingye in the corner, with a malicious look in his eyes.
"Hey, Jingye, why are you sitting so far away? Come here, Chief Li Zhen, let's sit together!"
Chen Jingye frowned. This was his colleague, Deputy Chief Wang Zhen, who focused on culture. Normally, Deputy Chief Wang Zhen always liked to tease him. The relationship between the two was very bad, and Chen Jingye didn't want to sit in there.
Next to him, Li Zhenchang smiled and said, "Jingye, come and sit!"
Li Zhenchang, his immediate boss, had to give him this face.
Chen Jingye had no choice but to sit over with Li Sufang and Chen Mo.
"Li Zhenchang, happy New Year!" Chen Jingye said with cupped hands.
Li Sufang also raised her hands to say hello to Li Zhenchang. Chen Mo pretended to look away and ignored Li Zhenchang.
Deputy Wang Zhen had sharp eyes and saw Chen Mo's little moves. He said with a sharp smile: "Hey, brother Jingye, is this Mr. Ling? What a talented person he is!"
Chen Mo glanced at him lightly, a little bored. Such people are inevitable everywhere.
Li Sufang lightly touched Chen Mo with her elbow. Chen Mo pretended not to feel it and ignored Deputy Chief Wang Zhen.
Chen Jingye reminded helplessly: "Xiao Mo, your Uncle Wang praises you, why don't you thank you, Uncle Wang?"
Chen Mo had already seen through Deputy Chief Wang Zhen's thoughts and didn't bother to respond. He simply said: "Thank him? He doesn't deserve it!"
Chen Jingye glared at Chen Mo: "Xiao Mo, why are you talking? Apologize!"
Although Chen Jingye also hates the cunning Deputy Chief Wang, after all, he is also an elder. It is really rude for Chen Mo to say such things!
Moreover, Li Zhenchang and other colleagues are watching, and they will definitely say that he has no way to teach his children in the future.
Li Sufang hurriedly smoothed things over for Chen Mo: "Children are not sensible, so they just say what they have to say, making everyone laugh."
Li Sufang's words had a clear meaning. In fact, she had already seen that Deputy Chief Wang Zhen had bad intentions, but she was too embarrassed to say it directly.
Chief Li Zhen and Deputy Chief Qi at the table glanced at Li Sufang, smiled slightly, and showed a hint of appreciation in their eyes. This woman is not inferior to men.
Deputy Chief Wang Zhen was not angry, but smiled even brighter: "It's okay, it's a child. It's understandable to be willful, but if he doesn't even take our Chief Li Zhen in his eyes, then he is disrespectful!"
Li Zhen raised his long eyebrows, the smile on his face remained unchanged, but a trace of disgust flashed in his eyes.
This may seem like flattery, but in fact Deputy Chief Wang Zhen is using him as a weapon.
Chen Jingye and Li Sufang's expressions changed, these words were a bit serious.