Rebirth of Siheyuan starts in the 1980s

The Qiao family's family dinner was eaten very quickly, and was finished in less than half an hour.

It's not that the meal wasn't sumptuous.

In fact, because Cao Lili and Qiao Simei arrived early, the meal at Qiao's house was quite good.

There are a total of eight dishes, including chicken, duck, fish and pig, with meat dishes as the main component and raw materials as supplements. Some are stir-fried, some steamed, some braised, some clear soup, and some cold.

It can be said that these dishes are all high-standard dishes ordered from the nearby big hotels, and it was Cao Lili who paid for them.

Otherwise, let Qiao Zuwang take care of it. Firstly, he would be reluctant to part with it, and secondly, he would not be able to do it.

Therefore, the food is quite good, with good color and aroma. After all, it is the work of a famous chef in a big hotel.

The problem is that this kind of family banquet is not just about eating, or in other words, eating is only secondary. The key is chatting and friendship.

But during the actual chat, Qiao Yicheng, Qiao Erqiang, Cao Lili, and Qiao Simei were all juniors, and they couldn't speak in this situation.

What, there is another Qiao Qiqi? That child is not here at all, and has long been given to uncle Qiao Yicheng’s family to raise.

Therefore, the juniors were speechless, and only Qiao Zuwang and Cao Zhiqiang chatted.

But Cao Zhiqiang and Qiao Zuwang really don't have much in common.

It was okay at first. Cao Zhiqiang talked about Cao Lili and Qiao Simei's situation in the capital, such as their academic performance. Qiao Zuwang only talked about Qiao Yicheng, saying how capable and ambitious Qiao Yicheng was and that he had passed the college entrance examination.

After Cao Zhiqiang finished talking about the study and living conditions of Cao Lili and Qiao Simei, and Qiao Zuwang also finished talking about the glory of Qiao Yicheng's admission to college, there was basically nothing left to talk about.

It is impossible for Cao Zhiqiang to talk to Qiao Zuwang about writing poems and songs, and it is impossible for Qiao Zuwang to talk to Cao Zhiqiang about how to win money in mahjong.

Both parties have different hobbies and interests, and their living environments are also different. They are not the same people at all.

After reluctantly talking about the customs and customs of Jinling, it seemed that it would be awkward for both of us to continue the conversation. Cao Zhiqiang took the initiative to say that he was full, and also said that he was tired after working for days and wanted to go back early to rest.

Cao Zhiqiang even took the initiative to leave, and of course Qiao Zuwang was happy to do so.

Because he found that chatting with Cao Zhiqiang was very tiring.

In addition to inconsistent views, different hobbies, and no common topics, the key point is that he always feels shorter when facing Cao Zhiqiang.

After all, Cao Zhiqiang is the adopter, and his Qiao Zuwang's child is actually being raised by Cao Zhiqiang.

Even if Qiao Zuwang doesn't want his face anymore, he still needs his basic face.

What's more, he vaguely learned from Qiao Simei that Cao Zhiqiang had a big background and had a very big leader backing him. He was not a son of an official, but he was better than a son of an official.

How dare he offend such a person, even if he is too young, not much older than his eldest son Qiao Yicheng.

Therefore, Qiao Zuwang wished that Cao Zhiqiang would leave as soon as possible so that he could be more relaxed so that he would not have to worry about carrying it all the time. It was too uncomfortable.

Of course, on the surface, you have to be polite and courteous, and then ask Qiao Yicheng to take the flashlight and send Cao Zhiqiang, Cao Lili and Qiao Simei off.

Obviously, Qiao Yicheng was a little unhappy, but since his father said so, he had no choice but to go get a flashlight and see off Cao Zhiqiang and his party.

Seeing Qiao Yicheng walking silently in front with a flashlight on his face with a serious face, Cao Zhiqiang behind him actually laughed.

Just when Cao Zhiqiang and his party walked out of the alley and came to Li Youfu's jeep, Li Youfu immediately opened the door and got out: "President, are you going back?"

"Yeah!" Cao Zhiqiang nodded.

Immediately afterwards, Cao Zhiqiang turned around and found Qiao Yicheng walking back without saying a word, without even saying hello.

Seeing this, Cao Zhiqiang frowned and suddenly said: "Yicheng, please stay."

Qiao Yicheng, who was walking back with a flashlight, was stunned and looked back at Cao Zhiqiang: "What? Oh, by the way, goodbye!"

Having said this, Qiao Yicheng reluctantly smiled and waved to Cao Zhiqiang.

Cao Zhiqiang smiled slightly, shook his head, and then waved to Qiao Yicheng.

Qiao Yicheng frowned, but still walked to Cao Zhiqiang obediently: "Do you have anything else?"

Cao Zhiqiang did not answer, but instead turned to Cao Lili and Qiao Simei and said: "Lili, Simei, you two get in the car first and wait for me. I and Yicheng will go over there to talk about something alone. After we finish talking, we will come back to you, okay?"

"

Cao Lili nodded: "I understand, brother, go ahead."

Qiao Simei blinked: "Do you want to whisper? Can't you tell us?"

Cao Zhiqiang smiled: "Yes, women cannot listen to men's conversations."

Qiao Simei immediately pouted: "Huh, who cares?"

Even so, Qiao Simei still didn't intentionally walk away, but obediently followed Cao Lili into the rear driver's seat of the jeep.

Seeing that the two sisters got on the bus and Li Youfu was here, Cao Zhiqiang nodded with peace of mind.

Afterwards, Cao Zhiqiang turned to look at Qiao Yicheng and said with a smile: "Yicheng, can you walk and chat with me?"

Qiao Yicheng looked at Cao Zhiqiang, pursed his lips, and nodded.

In this way, Qiao Yicheng and Cao Zhiqiang walked side by side slowly on the sidewalk.

At first, neither of them spoke, and just walked away.

Qiao Yicheng was speechless, while Cao Zhiqiang was thinking about what to say.

After thinking for a while, Cao Zhiqiang suddenly stopped: "Yicheng, congratulations, you have been admitted to university this time. You have done well."

Qiao Yicheng smiled slightly, seeming to appreciate this single compliment.

After all, he got into the exam based on his true ability, and although the person in front of him is very rich and has a lot of status, I heard that he just dropped out of high school.

Seeing Qiao Yicheng smiling and standing a little taller, Cao Zhiqiang smiled and said: "By the way, I forgot to tell you, I also took the college entrance examination this year, and accidentally got a score of 616, and I got it

The top scorer in the liberal arts college entrance examination in Beijing."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Yicheng's mouth immediately turned into an O-shape, and his eyes towards Cao Zhiqiang also changed, as if he was seeing a monster.

Cao Zhiqiang blinked and asked deliberately: "Why, Lili, Simei and the others didn't tell you about this?"

Qiao Yicheng bit his lip and shook his head.

"Oh, that's right. It's normal that I didn't tell you." Cao Zhiqiang nodded, "I didn't let them say it."

Qiao Yicheng pursed his lips tightly, and then took a deep breath: "Congratulations, President Cao, you are really different."

"Yeah, I think so too." Cao Zhiqiang chuckled, "So, when I wrote my college entrance examination application, I didn't fill in the name of any university."

"What?" Qiao Yicheng was stunned this time, "You didn't fill in the name of your university?"

"Yes." Cao Zhiqiang nodded, "Because I don't plan to go to college."

"If you don't plan to go to college, then you still want to take the college entrance examination?" Qiao Yicheng asked with a frown.

Cao Zhiqiang laughed and said: "If you don't plan to go to college, you can't take the college entrance examination? That doesn't make sense."

"Then why do you want to take the college entrance examination?" Qiao Yicheng asked.

"Because it's fun." Cao Zhiqiang shrugged.

Qiao Yicheng swallowed, couldn't help clenching his hands, and felt angry for no reason in his heart.

Yes, think about him, he studies hard every day just to be admitted to university one day and change his life. But who knows, the university he finally got into will be fun and useful in the eyes of others.

But no, this, this is so irritating.

"You're kidding!" Cao Zhiqiang suddenly laughed, "Actually, I took the college entrance examination just to prove to everyone that I am not unable to go to college, but that I can go to college but cannot. These are two different concepts.

To put it bluntly, I want to tell others that I was able to pass the college entrance examination and get a top score in liberal arts, which shows that my learning ability is no worse than others.

In this way, if I don't go to college, it only means that I don't want to go to college, not that I can't go to college because of my lack of ability.

Maybe, when I have time and ability in the future, I can open my own university for fun, hahaha."

Qiao Yicheng took a breath and said in a complicated tone: "Yes, you are naturally different."

Cao Zhiqiang looked down at Qiao Yicheng's face and smiled slightly: "What, are you jealous or unconvinced?"

"No, absolutely not." Qiao Yicheng shook his head quickly, "How dare I."

"Oh, I just don't dare, it's not that I don't."

"No, no, no, really not!"

Seeing Qiao Yicheng's anxious look, Cao Zhiqiang suddenly laughed: "I'm just teasing you, I think you're scared. A manly man who doesn't change his face when the mountain is about to collapse, how can he reveal his inner thoughts so easily?"

"

When Qiao Yicheng lowered his head in annoyance and shyness, Cao Zhiqiang put away his smile, patted Cao Zhiqiang's shoulder lightly, and said sincerely: "Yicheng, those words before were indeed intentional. I just wanted to test them.

It seems that your state of mind is still a little immature."

Immediately afterwards, Cao Zhiqiang added: "Yicheng, you and I don't have any conflict of interest. As for Lili and Simei, these two sworn sisters, I dote on them very much, so considering their friendship, I also

I won’t harm you, you should understand this, right?”

Qiao Yicheng was stunned, looked up at Cao Zhiqiang, who had a serious face, and then nodded: "Understood."

"As long as you understand." Cao Zhiqiang put away his hand and said, "Yicheng, you know your family's situation best, so I won't comment further.

In short, remember, don’t think that just because you have been admitted to college, you will think that you are great or omnipotent, and don’t do everything by yourself.

For example, the fate of family members and the lives of brothers and sisters all have their own fate. You may be able to inquire about it and take care of it, but don't involve it too much.

You have reached the age of eighteen and are an adult. Now you have been admitted to college, which means that you can survive on your own strength.

Maybe it's not a good thing for me to say this, but sometimes, if you are more selfish, it may not only be good for you, but also good for others.

Whether it's your father or your brothers and sisters, too much care and attention will actually only make them feel annoyed. They may think you have many things, but they may not accept your love.

If you really want to take care of others, you must take good care of yourself first, live your own life first, and let them see your example.

Take me for example. To be honest, when I was a jobless vagrant, no one looked down upon me. Even Lili, who was my sister at the time, would not listen at all if I spoke to her.

He ignored me and even avoided me everywhere, treating me like a thief.

But since my mother passed away and I took on the responsibility of supporting the family, Lili has changed, at least she has begun to listen to me to a limited extent.

Why? Because she is very smart and knows that I am the one who supports this family. Without me, she would have no job and no support.

Later, she discovered that my personality had changed drastically, I no longer acted casually, and my words and deeds were becoming more and more reliable. Especially, I was making more and more money and my life was getting better and better. She trusted me even more.

Why? Because she knew that my changes and existence could make her life better, so she began to trust me.

In the same way, as the eldest brother, if you can't get along well, then who will listen to you if you speak out?

Oh, I forgot, you have a younger brother and two strong men by your side now, he must be listening to you now, right?"

Qiao Yicheng frowned: "What exactly do you want to say?"

Cao Zhiqiang smiled slightly: "No, I just want to say that from now on, think about yourself and think more about how to go about your life.

For example, when you are in college, you can make more friends, especially female friends, while studying.

If you can get out of singlehood while in college and find a girlfriend who shares the same hobbies, preferably a rich woman or a second-generation official, then it will be easy for you to rise to prominence in the future.

Otherwise, don't think that college students can really change their destiny.

In fact, most ordinary college students live a little better life than ordinary people. If they really want to achieve great things, being a college student is not enough.

Just like me, with my current status and identity, college students are just a false name and a drag, and they cannot bring me any actual benefits at all.

So, I took the college entrance examination, passed it, and then decisively gave up.

I come, I see, I leave, that’s it.”

Qiao Yicheng thought for a while: "You mean, let me just take care of myself from now on, and don't worry about other people?"

Cao Zhiqiang shook his head: "I'm not asking you to only care about yourself and no one else, but at this stage, when you are weak, don't think about things that benefit the world.

You haven't even understood it yet, so why do you think and make decisions for other people? Just because you are the eldest brother, why did you come out a few years earlier? It doesn't make sense.

I say this because I know that you value friendship and the love between brothers and sisters, and then seeing that your younger brothers and sisters have to be separated makes you very sad and resentful. I understand this.

But, this is life!

If you don't have the ability to change, don't just be angry.

Incompetent rage is the most useless and the saddest.

Turn grief and anger into strength, first understand yourself and make your life better, and then when you have the ability and strength, it is not too late to properly take care of your brothers and sisters.

Also, don’t always think about relying on the strength of others.

It’s not that it’s wrong to rely on the strength of others, but that you can’t rely on the strength of others.

You must first master your own power, and then you can have enough value for others to use it, and then be used by you.

Otherwise, you are a poor boy with no talent and no virtue, why should others help you?

You came to me before and begged me to take you in, but I didn't agree, that's all.

If I really took you in at that time, your dignity would be completely gone. If you and I meet again in the future, you will not be able to face me seriously, because you will subconsciously be shorter than me.

If you think it doesn't matter, that's fine, but I know you are a person with strong self-esteem, and something like that that breaks your dignity must be more uncomfortable than killing you.

So I can't take you in, but encourage you to take a path of self-improvement."

Speaking of this, Cao Zhiqiang sighed and patted the thoughtful Qiao Yicheng again: "Yicheng, it's the same sentence. From now on, think more about yourself, study hard, give full play to your strengths, and then graduate.

Then find a good job and start a family.

Don't be dragged down by your family of origin. You should properly withdraw and break away. Don't be dragged away by family members such as your father and younger brothers.

When you become independent, strong, and have the ability to help your family of origin, and if you still have the heart, then go help.

But before that, don’t help others randomly, and don’t use your status as the eldest brother to boss around and discipline your younger siblings. Their lives are their own responsibility, and you don’t need to be responsible for them!”

Qiao Yicheng nodded, then raised his head and said: "I understand, but my father can ignore it, my two sisters can ignore it, and even Qiqi can ignore it, but I definitely can't ignore my brother Erqiang.

If I don't care about him, he will definitely learn bad things."

Cao Zhiqiang frowned, then shook his head: "Er Qiang is also an independent person, and he also has his own ideas. It's just that you are used to taking care of him, and he is used to obeying orders.

Have you ever thought that if you just let him go, maybe he will be happier.

As for whether he is a bad learner, this is not something you can control. It is up to him to realize it on his own.

And he is very smart, he must know how to take his future path."

Qiao Yicheng lowered his head and thought for a while, then nodded: "I understand, I, I will think more about myself in the future, study more hard, and find a good future. No, I will stop meddling in my brother's business."

Cao Zhiqiang then smiled, patted Qiao Yicheng on the shoulder again, then withdrew his hand and said: "That's right!

Remember what I told you today, be selfish in the future, take more care of yourself, your future wife and children, others are secondary, especially don’t be dragged down by your family of origin!

Only the selfish you can become stronger, and the stronger you can in turn take better care of your whole family.

Your family members find that they can't suck blood from you, so they will naturally find ways to support themselves instead of just waiting to suck blood from you. This is the bipolar state of selfishness that gets better.

On the contrary, if you are overflowing with love, always looking forward and backward, always being the patriarch, and always dragging your father and your brothers and sisters away, you will not be able to become stronger, nor can you go further. The final outcome can only be for you to fall together.

Falling into the abyss has no happy ending.

Be more selfish so that everyone can have a happy ending.

Although these words don’t sound good, you will understand when you grow up.”

After saying that, Cao Zhiqiang turned around and left without looking back.

Qiao Yicheng was left alone, still standing there thoughtfully.