Chapter 2 A Gentleman Doesn't

Zhou Buqi coughed lightly, and said solemnly: "Dad, you are wrong. "The Analects of Confucius" says that a gentleman is not a weapon. What is metaphysical is called Tao, and what is metaphysical is called tool. The word 'buqi' , It shows that grandpa has high hopes for me, he gave up tools to seek the way, self-cultivation, family harmony, governance of the country, and peace of the world."

This is a matter of experience.

Such empty, big and beautiful words may seem useless, but they are actually very useful.

It's like "a horse kills a chicken".

Massage can't make people live longer and become healthier, but massage can make people feel better.

The essence of speech is massage.

Zhou Guangshan claims to be very literary. He wrote novels during the scar literature period, and wrote poems when poetry was hot. After getting rich, he also published a collection of poems, and now he even serves as the vice chairman of the Municipal Writers Association.

Of course, from a professional point of view, this is nothing more than arty fame for the nouveau riche.

When his two sons were born, due to the reasons of the times, their names were relatively popular. One was named Jianguo and the other was named Jianjun. But when the grandson was born, the times changed, and the old man's artistic talent had room to display.

There are three members in the third generation of the Zhou family, Zhou Bubi, Zhou Buqi, and younger sister Zhou Nan, all named by the old man himself. The first two are taken from "The Analects of Confucius", while Zhou Nan is from "The Book of Songs".

Sure enough, these words scratched Zhou Guangshan's itching spot, his expression froze, and his face softened a little.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Jianjun didn't understand what he meant at all, and thought his son was teaching Laozi a lesson, he was furious and kicked: ""The Analects of Confucius" is a fart, I let you give me two positives, five deludeds and three ways every day... ..."

Before kicking over, the old man Zhou Guangshan exploded in anger, and said suddenly: "Zhou Jianjun, get out!"

Zhou Jianjun ran out of the study as if he had received an amnesty.

Zhou Jianguo didn't even look at that useless younger brother, his eyes fixed on Zhou Buqi, and suddenly smiled: "It seems that Buqi inherited your grandfather's literary talents. Then tell me, where did your elder brother get his name?"

Zhou Buqi said: "A gentleman does not compare himself, and a villain does not compare himself. It is also taken from "The Analects of Confucius". Let me guess...Grandpa hopes that the elder brother can take care of the younger siblings regardless of each other."

These words hurt Zhou Bubi a bit.

Because his behavior is not worthy of his name at all.

However, Zhou Bubi was ignorant and incomprehensible, so he suddenly understood and said to himself: "So it was said by Zi Yue, but now they are laughing at my name, I have something to say."

Zhou Guangshan frowned slightly, showing displeasure.

Zhou Jianguo directly exploded with air.

You idiot, do you put eye drops on the old man?

Fortunately, he was very experienced, so he immediately shifted the focus, and said with a smile: "It's no good, uncle sees that you are quite talented in literature, why don't you go to Jilin University to study literature, just for your grandfather to complete his youth. A dream. Maybe in the future our family will produce a writer."

Zhou Guangshan really moved, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Zhou Buqi sighed.

This old man's desire to control is too strong. I am your grandson, not your substitute. What I want is to stand on the top of this era and overlook the world!

This small temple of the Zhou family can't hold my Zhou Buqi!

"Grandpa, I want to study at Beijing University of Science and Technology!"

"presumptuous!"

Zhou Jianguo became strict.

Zhou Guangshan waved his hand, lost the initial anger, his old face covered with brown spots calmed down, and said in a daze, "What's the reason?"

Zhou Buqi was overjoyed, and said softly, "A bird that doesn't fly out of its nest will always be a chick. When I grow up, I want to see the outside world."

Isn't that an insinuation?

Zhou Jianguo was a little angry, but he didn't want to bully him as an elder, so he gave his son a hard look. But he found that Zhou Bubi didn't hear anything at all, he looked like he was watching a play.

Zhou Guangshan smiled, "The wings are hard?"

Zhou Buqi said: "I want to try."

Zhou Guangshan narrowed his eyes and looked at him intently. The cloudy eyes seemed to be able to see through all the mist and see into his heart.

Zhou Buqi met his gaze without flinching.

After a long while, Zhou Guangshan shook his head amusedly, and turned to look at Zhou Jianguo: "You two go out first."

"father!"

Zhou Jianguo was in a hurry.

What's the situation?

The old man is going to chat with that bastard alone? Isn't it the unanimous condemnation of the family meeting? How did it become like this?

Zhou Guangshan's expression darkened, "Get out!"

Zhou Jianguo gritted his teeth, took a deep look at Zhou Buqi, and left with his son.

In the study, only Zhou Guangshan and Zhou Buqi were left.

"sit down."

Zhou Guangshan pointed to the sofa next to him.

Zhou Buqi was not polite, and sat down carelessly.

Isn't it just a way!

I don't believe that my experience in two lives is not the match of the old man.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Guangshan had no intention of embarrassing him at all. He looked far away and said: "The bird's nest also has the benefits of a bird's nest. At least it is safe and has no worries about food and clothing. Who knows if it will be windy and rainy outside, or whether it will be rainy or not?" Falcons and beasts? Grandpa is old, and I don’t want you to be like me when I was young. It’s a life-and-death struggle!”

Zhou Buqi immediately understood the deep meaning of the old man and was very surprised.

Is this the reason why the old man strongly "binds" all the descendants by his side? Afraid that future generations will suffer? real or fake?

Wouldn't it be that "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" has been read too much, and the family business is being used as an emperor?

Zhou Buqi tentatively said, "Grandpa, times have changed, and the country is getting better and better."

Zhou Guangshan said: "Being at home has the advantages of being at home. Even if you become a waste, it's better than being ambitious and running amok outside. Just like your father, as long as he is in Chuncheng and restrained, he will not make big mistakes, and the Zhou family will be safe. he."

Zhou Buqi said: "Grandpa, no matter how big the Zhou family is, they can't hold back."

Zhou Guangshan waved his hand, shook his head and said, "Your uncle is very capable. If you entrust Wanchao Group to him, it will only get better and better, and your family's dividends will also increase."

Zhou Buqi curled his lips, thinking that it is precisely because you want to hand over the group to uncle that I want to go out even more.

"It's that piece of material, it's okay to put it at home, it's also good to put it outside, anywhere. It's not that piece of material, it's useless to put it anywhere." Zhou Guangshan saw his disapproval, and his tone slightly increased.

Zhou Buqi laughed and said, "You can't grow good seeds in the greenhouse, and the good seeds are all wild."

Zhou Guangshan was stunned for a moment, then smiled, and pointed at him falsely, "Who did you learn from, kid? You have a good mouth."

Zhou Buqi smiled and said, "Grandpa, so you agree?"

"The wings are hard, fly if you want." Zhou Guangshan waved his hands angrily.

Zhou Buqi was overjoyed, stood up abruptly, and bowed deeply, "Thank you, Grandpa!"

Zhou Guangshan picked up the admission notice on the sofa, handed it over, and said earnestly: "If you can't fly, come back quickly. If you fall outside, it will be difficult to go home."

Zhou Buqi took the notice and nodded heavily: "Well, I see."

But deeply disapproving in my heart.

Can't fly anymore? How can it be?

Take ten thousand steps back, even if you really can't fly, you can't come back. There is still a way to survive outside, and he will be destroyed by the uncle's family when he comes back.

Not only can't come back, but also find a way to pick up both parents.

After Zhou Buqi left, Zhou Guangshan sat in the study but did not move for a long time, rolling a dry cigarette skillfully in his hand, squinting his eyes, staring at the door.

That was the direction Zhou Buqi left.

Soon, the dry tobacco was lit, and the pungent smell of smoke filled the entire study.

Against the backdrop of the purple smoke, Zhou Guangshan's expression became more and more serious, silently meditating, as if thinking.

...

"Brother! Are you really going to the capital to go to university?"

A delicate girl of thirteen or fourteen pushed open the door suddenly, her small face screaming excitedly.

She is Zhou Buqi's younger sister Zhou Nan.

To be precise, she is Zhou Buqi's half-sister.

Her mother, Liu Xiuhui, is Zhou Jianjun's concubine, and she has no certificate or status. The rich, especially the upstart rich, are not clean. Not to mention Zhou Jianjun, Zhou Jianguo and his son also raised a lot of women outside.

The difference is that Liu Xiuhui entered the family, got Zhou Guangshan's approval, and gave birth to a daughter for the Zhou family. She also gets along very well with Zhou Buqi's mother, Lou Fangfei, and has never had any conflicts.

In fact, there is no contradiction, are you competing for favor? Zhou Jianjun messes around outside every day and rarely comes home at night. Not to mention the money, it was all distributed by the old man according to the family rules, and no one dared to object.

Especially in the past few years, both the first wife and the second wife were getting older and lost their attraction to Zhou Jianjun. Once the two got together, they simply moved in together.

Usually, Zhou Buqi called Liu Xiuhui "Aunt Liu" and respected her very much.

Treat Zhou Nan as a younger sister, too.

"Yes." Zhou Buqi put down his pen, turned around and smiled at her.

Zhou Nan cheered, "Wow, brother, you are amazing!"

"When you take the college entrance examination, you will also go to other places to study."

"Ah? I...I can't..."

"Don't worry, it will take several years. Brother will arrange it for you then."

"Okay... okay?"

Zhou Nan blinked his big eyes, revealing faint expectations.

Zhou Buqi stroked her hair and said with a smile: "Of course, you are only in the second year of junior high school now, and four years later... I have the final say!"

"boast!"

Zhou Nan rolled his big eyes, snorted softly, and then his eyes fell on the desk, "Brother, what are you writing? Business plan... Wow! Brother, do you want to start a business?"

"Hush!"

Zhou Buqi made a silent gesture, "Keep down, don't talk nonsense."

Zhou Nan was excited, "Brother, do you want to start a business? Go to the capital to start a business?"

"Of course." Zhou Buqi patted his chest, "What kind of a man is a man who eats the old every day? My brother goes to school in another place to make contributions to the world."

"Brother, you are amazing!"

The little girl's eyes were full of admiration, and then she flattened her mouth and said contemptuously: "Zhou Bubi just eats the old man every day. My mother said that uncle wants to mention him as the manager of the purchasing department."

She is a young lady of a big family, far more mature than her peers, and knows that her eldest brother Zhou Bubi treats her badly.

Zhou Buqi warned: "Nan Nan, I'm going to the capital to study, you have to be sensible at home, especially in front of your elder brother, don't reveal your secrets, or you will be in trouble."

Zhou Nanjiao said with a smile: "Don't worry, he is like a big fool. Every time I say that big brother is amazing, he is so happy that he gave me 1,000 yuan yesterday!"

Zhou Buqi's heart sank slightly.

Zhou Bubi's private life is chaotic and expensive, and he has to keep taking money from his family to maintain it. He will give Zhou Nan pocket money, and he can only say that his purchasing manager is stable and proud.

It seems that with his own "rise", Zhou Jianguo's speed of seizing Wanchao Group has also accelerated.