Chen Xi was frightened, she knew very well in her heart that the changes in the Chen family in the past two years were actually brought by the second brother.

For rural families, only one child goes to school, which can barely make ends meet, but if they are like the Chen family, then life will be miserable.

For the sake of their four children, Chen Weiguo and Tao Xiuying can be said to have achieved the point of thrift, fortunately, several children are competitive, but with their ability, they can only do it to this extent, although none of them dropped out of school, but life is inevitably much more difficult.

Compared with their peers around them, the Chen brothers and sisters have also endured hardships, but Chen Xi never complains about anything, more than the upper and lower levels, and their parents have paid enough for them.

The grievances between the Zhang family and the Chen family are not a secret in Qianwang Village, and the old grandmother is not less chattering, although she has no good impression of Zhang Ziyu, but people jump out of the farm gate with their skills, affected by this incident, Chen Xi has a very intuitive impression since he was a child, and only the college entrance examination is the only chance to change his fate.

In particular, Chen Qiaoshan's success has strengthened her belief.

Chen Xi still remembers that after the second brother finished the college entrance examination, he also followed Chen Weiguo to work in a brick factory, with a salary of ten yuan a day, which is almost the truest portrayal of that time.

The Chen family can have today, all of which is the credit of Chen Qiaoshan, but he has never taken credit for this, if he can't benefit his family, then all the efforts he has made outside will be meaningless.

As a man, Chen Qiaoshan still has this responsibility, and the reason why he complained in front of Chen Xi today was just a joke, and by the way, he persuaded this girl.

There are too many accidents in the college entrance examination, and for Chen Xi, it is actually not that important.

Even if you are admitted to Peking University and graduate in the future, you will just find a decent job, with a salary of 8,000 per month, still worrying about high housing prices and running for a living.

For the Chen sisters, these problems actually don't exist, even if Chen Xi fails the exam this time, there is nothing to pity, because even if she achieves nothing in her life, there is still a family behind her, which is enough to ensure that she has no worries about food and clothing.

Chen Qiaoshan wanted to live such a life in his last life, but unfortunately, he couldn't ask for it.

All men are created equal, and sometimes it's really just a joke.

In economics, there are similar jokes, such as the theory of monetary neutrality.

In the theoretical world, the question of the neutrality of money has long been questioned, and economists of both the classical and neoclassical schools have long adhered to this view.

Money is neutral because, according to the purpose for which money is issued, the money supply will lead to an increase in the price level in equal proportions, without any effect on productivity and the real income of laborers.

But the reality is that monetary policy really affects the operation of the real economy, otherwise there is no need for central banks.

Currencies are neutral, a theory that presupposes that the market is perfect.

But anyone with some common sense of economics knows that the market cannot be perfect, and it can even be said that all markets are distorted, so money cannot be neutral.

In a certain sense, philosophy and economics are actually common, life is not equal, and money is born instead of neutral, which is actually a truth.

Chen Xi obviously misunderstood, she said, "Second brother, I'll help you explain to the fourth brother when you go back." ”

"Leave her alone, you better worry about yourself a little more. Chen Qiaoshan wanted to persuade Chen Xi to relax his mind so that he could cope with the upcoming college entrance examination, but as for Chen Wan, he couldn't make trouble for a while.

Chen Xi said: "I know, second brother, don't worry, I will definitely be admitted to Peking University." ”

"Don't put pressure on yourself, of course it's good to be able to pass the test, but it's okay if you can't pass it. ”

Chen Xi was stunned for a moment, except for the college entrance examination, she didn't feel that she had any other choice, but Chen Qiaoshan's tone didn't seem like she was joking, "Second brother, are you serious?"

"Of course, the college entrance examination is very important, but it is not as important as you think. ”

Out of the city, the road conditions are very bad, there are potholes everywhere, there are many cars, Chen Qiaoshan has not touched the steering wheel for a long time, he is very careful, the van has limited sound insulation, and the engine and tire noise make him a little impetuous.

Feeling the need to have a good chat with Chen Xi, he parked the car on the side of the road and said: "There are some things that are not easy to talk to your parents, you are not too young, and you also went to Yanjing last year to see it, and there are some things that should be known to you." ”

Chen Xi said: "Second brother, you want to say that you have made a lot of money, right?"

"How do you know?" Chen Qiaoshan was a little surprised.

"The Qingshan Forum sold for 10 million US dollars, and because of this incident, Sister Xiaoqin was also in our newspaper here. ”

Chen Xi smiled, and then explained: "I called her to ask, you know, I have a good relationship with Sister Xiaoqin, and she doesn't hide anything from me." ”

So that's the case, Chen Qiaoshan was stunned.

If Chen Xi asked, of course Yan Xiaoqin would not hide it, seeing that her face was a little proud, Chen Qiaoshan smiled and said: "What is 10 million US dollars, you are too underestimated, do you want to know your brother's real net worth now?"

Obedient and listening, Chen Xi was a little surprised, she was not a three-year-old child, she knew what it meant, for her, ten million dollars was already an astronomical amount, but listening to the meaning of Chen Qiaoshan's words, it was obviously more than that, after a little hesitation, she asked: "Second brother, how much money did you earn?"

"A lot, enough for you and Xiao Wu to have food and clothing for the rest of your life. ”

Chen Qiaoshan made a joke, and said with a straight face: "As long as you are willing, it doesn't matter if you take the college entrance examination or not, if you don't achieve anything in the future, my brother will also promise you to support you for a lifetime." ”

Chen Xi was originally very happy, but when he heard the second half, he couldn't help but roll his eyes, "Second brother, you look down on people too much, who do you say that nothing can be done?"

No matter how big or small a woman is, her heart is smaller than the eye of a needle, Chen Qiaoshan has no choice but to explain: "I'm just making an analogy." ”

Chen Xi didn't pursue it further, and said for a long time: "Second brother, you will marry your sister-in-law in the future, and you will have a little nephew and little niece, and the fourth child and I can't live with you all our lives, after all, we still have to rely on ourselves." ”

On the road of life, everyone is a lone wanderer, like a person drinking water, knowing whether he is warm or cold.

Chen Qiaoshan is very pleased, it is true that he can meet the material needs of his family, but it only stops there, life is short, everyone should live their own side of the world, and the three sisters of the Chen family are of course no exception.

Chen Qiaoshan said earnestly: "I don't have a rich brother, so there is no choice at all, with our family's situation, I can only give it a go in the college entrance examination, and it is also the college entrance examination that makes me earn the first pot of gold." ”

"Telling you this, just to know in your heart, although you and Xiao Wu were not born with a golden spoon, they don't have to worry about money from now on, as for the college entrance examination, just do your best, you don't need to use it to prove yourself. ”

The children of the poor are in charge of the family early, unlike Xiao Wu, Chen Xi has seen the hardships of life, for the tuition and living expenses of the four brothers and sisters, he forced his father to wear a cotton jacket for more than ten years, and it is difficult to be indifferent to whoever he replaces.

Seeing that Chen Xi's eyes were red, obviously he listened to it, Chen Qiaoshan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, this girl is also a strong person, don't worry about holding back, I'm afraid that she will be stubborn, "Okay, don't learn from Xiao Wu, you will shed tears at every turn, no interest, don't say thank you, you know, I'm a very hypocritical person, if you praise me, I'm easy to be proud." ”

Chen Xi snorted and laughed, this is the second brother she is familiar with, she is also a lot more relaxed when she talks about it, and after a while, she asked curiously: "Second brother, how much money do you make outside?"

"Don't ask, I'm afraid I'll scare you by saying it. ”

Chen Xi glanced at Chen Qiaoshan again, and said angrily: "I don't like to talk about pulling down, I know how to brag all day long." ”

The brother and sister laughed a few words, Chen Qiaoshan restarted the car, but within a few minutes, the Lu Zun drove head-on.

Chen Qiaoshan hurriedly pulled over, and after asking, he found out that it was Tao Xiuying who saw that the brothers and sisters did not follow, and asked Chen Weiguo to turn around and look for him.

Tao Xiuying was very worried, "Second brother, are you reliable in driving, how much work has it taken to pull down so far?"

Chen Qiaoshan said: "Mom, I don't have anything to do, you just worry about it." ”

Tao Xiuying was very suspicious, and after coming over to see it in person, she said to Chen Xi: "Third brother, get in your father's car, he drives steadily, I get in this car, your second brother is frizzy, and I don't feel at ease if I don't stare at it." ”

Chen Qiaoshan didn't care, "Mom, do you know how to drive, just come and stare at me?"

"Look at what you said, I can't cook and I can't taste it? I can't tell the difference between sitting in your father's car all the time?" Facing Tao Xiuying's questioning, Chen Qiaoshan had no way to refute it, so he had to restart the car, honestly follow Lu Zun, and drive towards the neighboring province.