From Wage Slave to Tycoon novel Chapter 224

Chapter 224: Chapter 149: New Year’s Feast, Visiting Maternal Grandma’s House

Su Chen, however, saw no signs of fatigue on the faces of his parents or his uncles. Instead, they were all wreathed in smiles, which moved him deeply.

For the older generation, the New Year was all about reunion. Simply having the whole family sit down for a meal together was a joyous occasion.

But for Su Chen’s generation, the concept of extended family was fading. They didn’t really care much for anyone beyond their immediate household.

With so many relatives, they moved on to the next house as a large group right after lunch. The lineup was much the same as when they had offered incense on the first day of the New Year: Master Su, the three Su brothers, and the three Su siblings.

Everyone else was resting at home.

......

After two or three straight days of feasting, Su Chen felt like he had gained several pounds and was even starting to get a little potbelly.

"Xiaochen, we’re going to your grandmother’s house today." Chen Shufen called out to Su Chen just as he was about to leave for another relative’s house for a holiday meal.

"Huh? To Grandma’s?" Su Chen paused. It was already the fourth day of the New Year. Traditionally, his mother, Chen Shufen, would visit her family on the second day. Since it was already the fourth, if they didn’t go soon, he was afraid the neighbors would start their usual gossip.

"Alright, Mom. Pack up three sets of the gifts I bought. We can..."

Before Su Chen could finish, Chen Shufen emerged from the house, laden with bags of all sizes. He took a closer look. This wasn’t three sets’ worth of gifts; it looked more like four or five.

Shaking his head with a wry smile, Su Chen didn’t say anything more. He had bought plenty of gifts. Aside from what he had set aside for his grandparents and the set he’d sent to his third grand-uncle, none of the other relatives had received any.

The reasoning was the same as with the New Year’s meals: it was best not to be the one who sticks their neck out.

Of course, this was a lesson Su Chen had only just learned over the past two days.

After loading the gifts into the trunk, Su Chen was about to ask if his dad was coming when Su Zhuyun himself hurried downstairs, dressed in a full suit.

Seeing the gleaming leather shoes and the perfectly pressed suit, Su Chen gave Su Zhuyun a surprised look.

"Dad, why are you so dressed up today!"

A light smack landed on the back of Su Chen’s head.

"What do you mean, ’dressed up’? We’re visiting your mother’s family today to give her some face. Of course I have to dress formally!" he said, turning to Chen Shufen with a tender look. "Isn’t that right, honey?"

"Mhm," Chen Shufen nodded, a little bashful.

Su Chen, taking all this in, shivered. He thought to himself, ’They’ve been married for ages and they’re still acting this lovey-dovey.’

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