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afternoon.

Just after one o'clock in the afternoon, firecrackers sounded from time to time in Xujia Village, which means that some people have already started to eat New Year's Eve dinner.

When Xu Tongdao heard it, he was not surprised at all.

He had seen the original time and space. As everyone's life got better and better, more and more people gambled money in the village. On a day like New Year's Eve, some people who wanted to go out to gamble early in the afternoon would have an early New Year's Eve dinner. , and then, at two or three o'clock in the afternoon, some people gathered around shouting and drinking and went to the gambling table.

Today is a good day for those who like to gamble.

I have money and I usually want to go out to gamble. The women and parents at home usually scold me, but today for Chinese New Year, no one will scold me.

Moreover, in today's day, it is very easy to ask others to serve the table together, and there is basically no such thing as three missing one.

Of course, in such days, there are always those with poor self-control, who will lose the bottom of their pants and turn a good New Year into the worst day. People who run all night often hear about it.

In the past, his father Xu Weixi was such a person.

But since Xu Weixi passed away, no one in their family has a hobby of gambling.

Whether it was him, or his younger brother and sister, because they had all seen the disadvantages of their father's gambling back then, the three of them never played gambling.

More than 3 pm.

Their New Year's Eve dinner has also started.

This year is the most lively and the largest number of people for their New Year's Eve dinner.

Not only the whole family was there, but also Tong Wen, Zheng Meng, Sun Aizi, Ran Jing, Wang Xiaomin and others.

Due to the large number of people, two tables were specially prepared.

Fortunately, the hall of this new house is big enough to put two tables, which is still more than enough.

Different from the previous two years, during this year's New Year's Eve, Xu Tongdao did not mention the marriage of his sister Ge Yuzhu.

Ge Yuzhu still has no target.

But Tongdao Xu didn't mention it tonight.

First, because there were outsiders present, he wanted to save face for his sister.

Second...he doesn't like nagging,

He knew what he had mentioned in the past two years, but this year he suddenly didn't mention it, and his sister might be interested.

Besides, the younger sister is not too young, he believes that she should also have a sense of urgency in her heart.

There is no need for him to be a big brother year after year.

pity……

Tongdao Xu didn't mention it, but his mother, Ge Xiaozhu, did not let Ge Yuzhu go. During the New Year's Eve dinner, she deliberately mentioned it.

Then the others did Ge Yuzhu's ideological work in vain.

Tongdao Xu cast a helpless look at his sister, he could only let himself not mention it, and he couldn't control other people, but this was what she deserved!

What is there to say?

Short to admit, beaten to stand firm.

Who made her have no object yet! If she doesn't have this weakness, other people can't find such a reason even if they want to talk about her.

So, take it!

He himself is very busy tonight.

Calls and text messages to greet him in the New Year ring from time to time.

There are relatives, friends, business acquaintances, and phone calls and text messages from official leaders in Tianyun City, Shuitiao City, and Shazhou County.

Although he had already handed over his two mobile phones to Tong Wen to take care of, there were still many people who knew his new mobile phone number.

After the New Year's Eve dinner, Xu Tongdao was tired of the endless phone calls and text messages, so he simply walked out of the door, paced in the yard, and called a dozen important people one by one. He took the initiative to call them first.

After making these calls, he temporarily muted his phone.

Anyway, he has already finished the important calls himself, and other people's calls and text messages are just casual.

When you are in the mood to go back, give them a reply.

If you're not in the mood, that's it.

Sometimes he's very egoistic.

He has his own logic.

For example: in the past, when he lived alone, the room was dirty. He only cleaned it when he was in the mood. When he was not in the mood, he never forced himself to clean.

He feels that the house is for him to live in comfortably, rather than serving the house every day.

Another example: on New Year's Eve like today, he is not willing to use the phone to say New Year's greetings to this person or that person. He makes endless phone calls, hoping to cover everything and make everyone he knows comfortable.

His idea is: I have worked hard for so many years in order to let myself and my family live a happy life and the life I want, otherwise, what is the meaning of my hard work for so many years?

He doesn't want to be a slave to life.

Mute the phone and throw it to Tong Wen.

He felt much more relaxed, watching the two children running around and playing in the yard; watching his wife chasing behind his daughter to feed; watching the fireworks and firecrackers that burst into the night sky from time to time in the village... and so on.

He was very comfortable, and there was a relaxed smile on his face.

Boss, An An is so lively, if you train her well in the future, she should be able to become a talent, and maybe she will inherit your career in the future!

Tong Wen, who did not know when she walked to Tongdao Xu's side, looked at Xu An'an, who was running so fast in the yard that Wei Chunlan couldn't catch up, and smiled and talked to Tongdao Xu.

Tongdao Xu glanced at her, smiled slightly, and shook his head, Whether she can inherit my career, it doesn't matter, as long as she can be happy in her life.

Tong Wen was a little surprised and looked at him, Boss, you... plan to only let Lele be your successor? Can Lele handle such a big business by himself?

Lele, Xu Le.

Xu Tongdao's son.

Tongdao Xu looked at Xu Le who was chasing after his sister, and shook his head with a smile, You want to be wrong, they are two brothers and sisters, I just want them to be happy in their lives, whether they can be my successors, it's all up to you. Do they have that interest and ability at that time?

If they are interested but have no ability, I will try my best to dispel the idea of ​​them wanting to take over.

If they have the ability but no interest or neither, they can do whatever they want.

Tong Wen was even more surprised, frowning, her eyes filled with doubt, Boss, what are you saying is true? Then, what about your career?

Tongdao Xu put his hands in his pockets and shrugged slightly, It is not a wise choice to find an heir among your own children. First, it is difficult to cultivate a qualified heir. Second, even if this generation has cultivated a qualified heir, the next , What about the next generation? There will always be times when no qualified heirs can be cultivated A family business?

Tong Wen: ...

Frowning for a while, Tong Wen asked hesitantly, Then who do you plan to entrust to such a big business in the future? Are you willing to pass it on to others?

Tongdao Xu said casually: You can find a professional manager to take care of it, or you can set up a family trust fund. There are many ways. Let's talk about it when the time comes! It's too early to talk about this issue.