Daily Intelligence System: Financial Independence-Chapter 88: Smiles Never Disappear, They Only Move On!

Chapter 88: Chapter 88: Smiles Never Disappear, They Only Move On!

On the small stone table in the Jiang Family’s yard.

Jiang Tao’s dad, Jiang Wen, was playing Chinese chess with the neighbor, Jiang Tianming.

The two had been neighbors since they were little, playing together without a care in the world as they grew up.

Moreover, as children, they both fed on Jiang Tao’s grandma’s milk.

They’re not biological brothers but even closer than real brothers.

The two old buddies get along really well, but they can’t help but bicker once in a while.

When things get heated, they even have a spontaneous wrestling match.

However, no matter how serious the quarrel gets, they’ll be back on good terms within a week at most.

When it’s time to play chess, they play chess; when it’s time to drink, they drink together.

"Our second child really doesn’t know how to live properly."

"Without even discussing it with me and her mom, she went and bought a BMW for over 300,000."

"We’re just small farmers; what’s the point of buying that thing! Aren’t they all just a chassis and four wheels."

"Cars, as a concept, should just serve as transportation. Spending tens of thousands extra for face is just burning money!"

"This year, the wine she brought back was also 5,000 yuan per case Wuliangye."

"We’re just farmers, where do we need to drink such expensive wine, it’s pure waste!"

"My wife and I, combined, don’t even earn as much in a month as this case of wine is worth."

"On the fifth day of New Year, when we don’t go visiting relatives, come over, and we brothers can open a bottle of Wuliangye to taste."

While Jiang Tianming’s words seemed like complaints, his proud little expression clearly showed that he was boasting about how capable and competent his second child was.

Jiang Wen didn’t even bother to expose him!

They’ve been friends for decades, who doesn’t know whom?

You old boy just wanted to show off a bit in front of your buddy!

"I say, Jiang Tianming, if we’re playing chess, let’s just play chess. Can you stop babbling and interrupting my thoughts?"

Jiang Wen waved his hand irritably, knowing that even if his two sons combined, they’re not even as good as one of Jiang Tianming’s.

This fact always made Jiang Wen feel overshadowed by Jiang Tianming, having to silently watch him show off every time.

Trying to show off himself, he never gets the chance.

The elder son works as an ordinary worker in a chemical plant in a nearby town, barely earning over 5,000 a month by working tirelessly.

The two school-aged sons at home cost nearly a thousand just for monthly meals.

Along with various household expenses, they can barely save up to 10,000 a year, living a tight life.

The younger son drives a freighter in Beijing for a living, and after various expenses, he can only pocket about 40,000 to 50,000 a year.

In contrast, the neighbor Jiang Tianming’s family.

The eldest son excelled in studies from a young age, went on to graduate school, and now works as a manager in a company in Shishi.

According to Jiang Tianming, their eldest son has an annual salary of over 300,000, definitely a high-income earner.

Their second son wasn’t great at academics and didn’t even finish high school before dropping out.

But he has a sharp mind and is good with words.

Working in the city’s liquor business, he can earn 200,000 to 300,000 a year too.

The gap between the second generations of the two families is enormous, completely incomparable!

Every year during the New Year, Jiang Tianming’s two sons gift him high-end cigarettes and wine, Jiang Wen claims to be indifferent, but deep inside, he’s nothing short of envious!

However, envy is envy.

He naturally wouldn’t demand such expensive gifts from his children, nor would he want to burden them with such demands.

"Yo! Uncle Tianming here to lose to my dad again."

Jiang Tao, carrying Maotai, walked in and greeted the chess-playing old pals in the yard with a smile.

"Oh, the second one is back, is this a gift for your dad..."

Jiang Tianming looked up and, seeing Jiang Tao carrying the box of wine, greeted him with a smile.

But halfway through the smile, it vanished and turned into surprise.

He looked incredulously at the box of Maotai Jiang Tao was holding.

With countless question marks popping into his mind: ????

Excuse me, what is this situation!

Maotai?

The Jiang Wen family’s second child, who delivers goods, brings him a box of Maotai?

In an instant, Jiang Tianming felt the Wuliangye his son gifted suddenly lost its appeal.

Wasn’t he totally being outdone!

"When did the second one get back, wasn’t wine already sent over, so why..."

Jiang Wen, halfway through his sentence, also noticed that the box Jiang Tao was carrying was actually Maotai!

Jiang Tao grinned and said, "Made a bit of a windfall this year, bought some good wine and cigarettes for you, upgraded for you a bit."

"You kid, really, really! Why buy such expensive wine! This box must cost over 10,000!"

Looking at the Maotai in his son’s arms, Jiang Wen was both surprised and happy.

The smile that disappeared from Jiang Tianming’s face appeared on his.

He felt so happy inside, wanting to burst into loud laughter!

At this moment, Jiang Wen felt like he ate two pounds of pistachios, incredibly delighted!

"It’s New Year, let’s drink well, I’ll bring this inside, you two continue."

Jiang Tao cheerfully said, taking the box into the main house.

"Jiang Wen, how much did your second make this year? With the house construction and renovations, I heard money is tight..."

Jiang Tianming looked at Jiang Wen puzzled, feeling today’s events were quite surprising.

"I usually don’t ask about the kids’ matters; whatever they earn is theirs, has nothing to do with us old folks."

"Come on, let’s keep playing, watch how I wipe you out!"

Having been somewhat down earlier, Jiang Wen became a bit more enthusiastic after the visit from his second child.

"I’m not playing, I’m not playing, I need to go to the market and see if there’s more to buy."

Jiang Tianming came to show off the good cigarettes and wine gifted to him, but ended up being outshone himself.

He naturally didn’t want to stay any longer.

It was boring, too boring!

Despite Jiang Wen’s repeated attempts to keep him, Jiang Tianming left in a huff, not even finishing the advantageous chess game he was playing.

"Second, did your wife know you bought such expensive wine and cigarettes?"

Seeing his son come out of the house, Jiang Wen asked worriedly, hoping it wouldn’t cause any conflict between the young couple.

Jiang Tao laughed, "She knows, her dad also got a box of Maotai and two cartons of Huazi, kept it even on both sides."

"How much did this cost!"

After the initial excitement, Jiang Wen felt a bit sorry for the money his son spent, thinking it unnecessary to invest in such things.

"You shouldn’t have spent so much; just a small token would have been more than enough!"

"With that money, you could have bought Lili and Xiao Xue more clothes!"

Mom, Tian Xiaomei, also started to feel sorry for the money spent by her youngest son.

"Hehe, don’t you two know me yet? Am I someone irresponsible? Just accept it."

"I got wine and cigarettes for dad, didn’t get anything for you, here, take this."

While speaking, Jiang Tao reached into his pocket and handed a bulging red envelope to his mother.

"This is..."

Tian Xiaomei felt the thickness of the envelope and was immediately surprised.

Jiang Tao chuckled, "Not too much, just 10,000, count it yourself, I won’t be responsible if it’s short."

"No, no, mom can’t take this money, bring it back for you and Lili to spend."

Tian Xiaomei quickly handed the money back to Jiang Tao, thinking about secretly giving Jiang Tao some money instead, how could she take money from him?

"I’m telling you, just take it, your son’s making money now, and the same goes for Xu Li’s mom, it kept even, no bias."

Jiang Tao joked with a smile, "If you don’t take it, should I not give anything to the mother-in-law’s side either? What would Xu Li think of you?"

"Ah, this..."

Hearing it could affect the relationship with the in-laws, Tian Xiaomei didn’t dare to refuse anymore.

"That’s right, keep it well."

Seeing his mom no longer refusing, Jiang Tao also smiled.

This was the first time since his marriage he was able to honor his mom, the first time giving her money.

A subtle sense of achievement emerged in Jiang Tao.

Previously, he didn’t even have the skill to manage his own little family, naturally unable to take care of his parents.

Now, with capability in hand, not only must he let his wife and kids live better,

but also his mom and dad!

He’s both a husband and a father, and also a son.