Family Dinner 2

The dinner table seemed to be full of joy. The men talked about work, the women talked about clothes and jewelry, and the children's grades. But if you listen carefully, the men were showing off how they made money, and the women were comparing clothes and jewelry and the children's grades. Compliment those who are stronger than you and step on those who are weaker than you.

For example:

The third uncle Aiguo picked up the bottle, poured a glass for Ai Guohua, and began to brag, "I say, second brother, look at your current job, working hard all day, and a few hundred yuan a month is not enough for me to treat the leaders to a table of meals. Some time ago, I also treated the third-in-command of the Municipal Bureau, Deputy Director Wang, to dinner. Do you know what level he is? He is at the level of a director! Isn't it giving me face?"

Because Yang City is at the vice-provincial level, the director of the Public Security Bureau should be at the level of a positive or negative department. If he is not a member of the Municipal Party Committee, then generally speaking, he is at the level of a deputy department. The second-in-command is the executive deputy director, also at the level of a deputy department. The third-in-command is the deputy director who is not in charge of the executive, and is at the level of a director. In state-owned enterprises like Ai Guohua, the leaders of the units also have national administrative levels, but in government agencies, they are generally downgraded by half a level. For example, the director of a state-owned enterprise is equivalent to the deputy director of a government agency. Of course, the power is incomparable to that of others, one is an enterprise, and the other is a power department.

Like the direct superiors above my father Ai Guohua, at most they are small clerks, so my third uncle, who had dinner with the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau, also felt that he had the qualifications to despise his father's leadership and began to talk freely. According to Ziqing's estimation, my third uncle was at most dragged to accompany others, and he was the kind of person who couldn't say anything at the dinner table. People in administrative units like him, how could they look down on a small businessman like you.

Ziqing guessed right. Ai Guofen was indeed dragged to accompany her friends at that dinner. She was beside her from beginning to end, and the officials didn't even give her a sidelong glance. I was so depressed, but I have the capital to brag at the family dinner.

As expected, Aunt Xu Juan is from Tianjin and has always been smart. After hearing that Ai Guofen had dinner with the leaders of the Municipal Bureau, what else could she do? She immediately smiled and said, "Oh, Lao Zhong, I've said it before, your brother is promising! Now even the deputy director of the Municipal Bureau gives him face, which just proves what I said! Haha, Lao San, you have to help your eldest brother more. He is a practical person, not as smart as you and has a wide face!"

Ai Guofen was happy when she heard the compliment from her sister-in-law, and said modestly, "No, no! Sister-in-law is so modest, I am not as good as my eldest brother, he is much more capable than me."

The two were modest to each other and flattered each other. The more they flattered each other, the more arrogant they looked. No one paid attention to Ai Guohua who was embarrassed and seemed to be accompanying them.

In fact, Ziqing knew in her previous life that her grandparents were also very snobbish. Seeing that her eldest uncle and third uncle were somewhat capable and her father was a worker, they looked down on Ziqing's family. Especially since her eldest aunt and third aunt usually made the two elders happy, the two elders loved her eldest brother Ai Ping and younger sister Ai Jia. Ziqing's mother Jiang Qin was a little dumb, and she would endure being bullied. She didn't like to quarrel with others, and she couldn't coax the elderly. But she was very honest. She bought food and clothes for the elderly, and even cared more about the elderly than the other two families. However, she didn't have the eloquent mouth of the women in the other two families. Jiang Qin was a worker, and her father Ai Guohua didn't have much ability and had no say at home. Therefore, her grandparents looked down on Jiang Qin to some extent, and treated Ziqing even more indifferently. It was obvious that they were biased.

At this time, Auntie San asked again, "Is Daping studying hard recently? Are you confident about the exam?"

Aiping looks a little introverted, but don't be fooled by his name, he is not ordinary. At the age of 17, Aiping is already 180cm tall, with an above-average appearance, a high nose, thick eyebrows and big eyes, which is in line with the aesthetics of this period. Although he usually doesn't say anything, he is proud in his body. Unlike Ai Jia, who is a little spoiled, Aiping is the kind of person who doesn't need to take you seriously if you are not as good as me, but I will admire you if you are better than me. He is a more direct person, which is somewhat similar to his younger aunt Ai Guofen.

"I have reviewed well, and I hope I can perform at my best in the exam." Aiping smiled slightly. Aunt Xu Juan is usually proud, but Aiping does have reasons to make her proud.

"Sister Ziqing, I'm waiting to be admitted to No. 1 Middle School with you. I can go to Suxiang Garden for a meal with your help. Haha." Ai Jia covered her mouth and laughed, full of irony. Ai Ping glanced at Ziqing with a little contempt in his eyes, but he didn't bother 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 a mediocre relationship with Ziqing since childhood. At this time, he also frowned and shouted, "Sister Ziqing's grades are not as good as mine. How can she be admitted to No. 1 Middle School! Humph" He has this attitude with everyone except Ai Ping.

Ziqing smiled and said nothing, looking at the faces of these people. What's the point of arguing at this time? It will be fine when the grades are up, right?

When they returned home at night, their parents returned to the room. After closing the door, they sighed to each other. Ai Guohua sighed in a deep voice, "It's all my fault that I'm incompetent, so you can't raise your heads!" He hit his chest heavily with his hand. This is the helplessness of being a man.

Jiang Qin hurriedly grabbed his hand, her eyes slightly red, and said, "What are you doing? What does it matter if you have the ability or not? Isn't it good enough for our family to be happy? I don't care what others think! Ziqing is so obedient and has become more and more sensible recently. What else are you dissatisfied with? Parents are partial, but we can't be ignorant. We just need to do what we should do!" After saying that, two tears fell. Although she said she didn't care, it was a fact that she was wronged, but who could she blame? Both of them have worked hard. Can they blame this realistic society? Ai Guohua listened to his wife's words, his eyes were slightly red, and he smiled with his lips pursed. This is his wife. She doesn't despise his poverty and knows how to be content. She suffered such grievances in her husband's family. Not only did she not complain to him, but she comforted him. What else can he be dissatisfied with? Yes! Ziqing is so sensible and is also studying hard. Although it's a little late to work hard in the last two days, this is also a good start! Even if I borrow some money to go to a slightly better high school, and then get into an ordinary university, and ask his uncle to help me find a more stable job after graduation, and then marry an honest man with a stable income, and live a down-to-earth life, what else can I not be satisfied with?

Thinking of this, Ai Guohua also smiled with tears in his eyes and nodded, "Be content! Yes! It's good to be content..."

Hearing this, Ai Ziqing quietly walked back to the room, gently closed the door, and secretly vowed to change the current predicament!

This night was dotted with stars.