Reborn: I'll Never Fail My Childhood Sweetheart Again-Chapter 283 - 122: Lazy Pig, Get Up! (Part 3)

Qin Shiqing complained a bit: "It was Auntie who asked me to wake you up for breakfast!"

Oh no, Mom didn't lose her temper today, but she sent Qin Shiqing, this little annoying spirit, over. I didn't see that coming!

Su Zelin was frustrated.

"Hurry up, get dressed before I finish heating the spring rolls!"

The girl left a remark, then pretended to be calm and expressionlessly walked out of the room.

Considering what just happened, it's better not to linger here.

Su Zelin tugged at his hair.

Sigh, how annoying, can't even sleep in a little.

No, wait, last night I clearly self-hypnotized into a deep sleep, how did Qin Shiqing wake me up?

Also, when I was in that dream hot spring with the girl, why did I suddenly feel like I was in an ice cellar?

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Having lost the desire to sleep, he could only get dressed and get up.

After washing up and leaving the room, Qin Shiqing had already heated the spring rolls and brought them out.

The breakfast custom varies across the country on the first day of the New Year.

Northern regions tend to have dumplings, symbolizing "farewell to the old year," meaning good luck for the coming year. The most representative of this is Qilu, which basically represents most northern areas.

In Xiangnan, they eat rice cakes, symbolizing "better year after year." Some minorities in the province also drink sweet wine and eat Zongzi, symbolizing "sweet life and abundant harvest."

In neighboring Jingchu, they drink chicken soup, symbolizing "peace and safety." Also, the main breadwinners of the family eat chicken feet, symbolizing "grabbing wealth in the New Year"; students eat chicken wings, symbolizing "flying high"; the head of the family gnaws on chicken bones, implying "standing out." In some cities, they also eat eggs for the first meal, meaning "solid and auspicious." If there are guests, they fry two soft-boiled eggs, meaning "silver wraps gold, gold entangles silver, gaining gold and silver."

In Anhui, they have the "biting the spring" custom, where you take a bite of raw radish before breakfast for "bacteria prevention and a lucky New Year."

In Guangdong Province, they have "Wan Nian Liang," which means no worries about food and clothing.

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The spring customs in Xia Country are quite interesting. Perhaps it's the most regionally distinctive and complex in the world. Even within the same province, cities can't agree on a single custom.

In many cities in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, the first meal of the New Year is spring rolls, a traditional snack. They are filled with chives, preserved vegetables, bamboo shoots, shredded meat, and dried tofu, wrapped in spring pancakes, which can be steamed or fried, symbolizing "long-lasting diligence."

As Su Zelin was eating the hot spring rolls, he looked at his childhood friend across the table and frowned: "Qin Shiqing, why is your face as red as a monkey's butt?"

"Is it? Maybe it's a bit hot."

Qin Shiqing's words were evasive, and she awkwardly avoided his gaze.

Hot?

Su Zelin was puzzled.

Although it's warmer inside than outside, it shouldn't be hot enough to redden your face, right?

Of course, he didn't understand the girl's thoughts.

Xiaolin has grown up, how should she face this in the future? 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Well, whatever the case, it's better to be frank.

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After breakfast, Su Zelin asked: "Qin Shiqing, where are my parents?"

"In the courtyard, chatting with my parents."

Qin Shiqing responded casually as she carried the bowl to the kitchen to wash.

Su Zelin was delighted to hear this.

With the four adults together, it makes it easier to ask for New Year's money.

"I'll go say hello to them!"

Su Zelin quickly ran downstairs and indeed saw his parents chatting with the Qin family elders in the courtyard.

He walked up to them and said loudly: "Mom, Dad, Uncle, Auntie, Zelin wishes you all health and happiness in the New Year, and prosperity!"

This is great; a group New Year's greeting saves a lot of lines.

"Just don't make me worry, and I'll be happier than anything!"

Despite her words, Zhao Lixia still took out a prepared red envelope: "Zelin, May your studies go well and smoothly!"

"Thanks, Mom!"

When Su Zelin received the red envelope, he gave it a little check.

Hmm, seems like there are two, same as previous years, not bad.

"Son, may you also be healthy and achieve what you wish!"

Su Jianjun also handed a red envelope to Su Zelin.

He gave it a little check too.

Oh, seems like there are five bills.

Dad gave an especially generous amount this year, definitely has something to ask for.

As expected, Su Jianjun pulled Zelin aside with a smile: "Son, your commission is too high. Can you reduce it a bit, maybe to 20%?"

Following the current trend, Zelin's returns in the B-share market should be above 200%, and per their agreement, he can take a 30% cut.

Though he might lose 200,000, there's a return of 600,000, and a 30% share means 180,000. Su Jianjun found it too painful.

Zelin thought to himself: Dad, you're too naive. A few more bills in a red envelope and you want to cut a percentage?

One percent is 60,000; I'm not stupid!

"Dad, the firecracker noise is too loud, I can't hear you. I'll go greet Uncle and Auntie now!"

Su Zelin quickly made his move.

This brat, pretending not to hear me.

I knew just adding more bills wouldn't win him over; should have given just one in the first place. Now I'm losing both ends!

Su Jianjun felt quite regretful.

"Zelin, thanks to you, we've started the year off right!"

Liu Sufen cheerfully handed a red envelope to him.

He checked it and found three bills inside, an unprecedented amount from Auntie, who typically only gives one.

But Su Zelin wasn't surprised since his investment idea had brought good returns to the Qin family, making Liu Sufen quite happy.

Qin Daqing's envelope contained even more, a full five bills.

The B-share market's investment plan leaked by Su Jianjun had benefited them, and since it came from a neighbor's child, they felt obliged to reciprocate.

Su Zelin was overjoyed.

This was by far the largest New Year's money he'd ever received.

From the four adults in the Su and Qin families, he received 1,500 in total.

Currently, all his bank account money was invested in B shares, leaving him with little pocket money. This New Year's money came at just the right time, allowing him to enjoy the holidays comfortably.

The Qin family elders showed obvious favor towards their son; Zhao Lixia noticed it all.

It seems that Jianjun's "indirect strategy" indeed worked wonders!