The Space-Time Boss: 1970s Revolution

Chapter 186: The Second Day of the Lunar New Year

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, it is traditionally the day for married daughters to visit their parental homes.

Since the Mu family no longer has any married daughters, Mu Lianshen and the old Mu patriarch spent the day preparing a large number of dishes together. They enjoyed drinks and conversation, passing the day in each other's company.

The Fu family also had no married daughters. Aunt Li Xiufen, who had married into the family, was abandoned during a famine because she was a girl. She was found and taken in by the Fu matriarch, who raised her as her own. Eventually, she married Fu Weibao.

As a result, there was no need for her to visit her parental home; the Fu family was her only family.

On this day, the entire Fu family gathered to celebrate together.

The dining table was filled with an abundant feast.

Grandpa Fu reflected on the past, "Back during the famine years, having just a steamed bun on the table was considered a luxury."

The contrast with the present was immense.

Fu Xiao smiled as she served him a piece of chicken, "Grandpa, things will only get better from here."

"Indeed," Fu Sui, with oil around his mouth, added, "Grandpa, don't dwell on the hardships of the past. It's time to look forward to a brighter future."

Fu Weilun raised his glass, "Dad, I wish you a prosperous year ahead."

Everyone at the table raised their glasses and chimed in, "Grandpa/Dad, Happy New Year!!!"

Those who couldn't drink had glasses of water, while those who could drink had wine.

Grandpa Fu's smile widened as he looked at his family, "Good, all good. In '73, the younger generation should study hard, and the adults should work diligently."

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In another, unknown courtyard.

In the cold night wind, a man was being beaten.

Sitting on a wooden chair in a black coat, Shen Xingzhou looked down at the man below with cold eyes, resembling a dark deity of the night.

"What have I done wrong? Shen Xingzhou, have you consulted Ninth Master about this?"

The man gritted his teeth and questioned Shen Xingzhou with bitterness.

Shen Xingzhou slowly stood up and walked over, stepping on the man's face.

"Why should I consult Ninth Master? What you've done wrong is against my rules. Isn't it right for me to deal with you?"

The man cried out in pain, shouting hoarsely, "I've completed all the tasks assigned by Ninth Master. I'm just playing with a few women. What's the big deal?"

"I'm Ninth Master's man. If anyone needs to manage me, it should be him, not you, you little bastard..."

"Have you got it wrong?" Shen Xingzhou's voice was chillingly cold. "Since this is my domain, it's my rules here, and it has nothing to do with Ninth Master."

He and Zhai Jiu were not subordinate to each other but rather collaborators.

"And you, committing crimes like extortion and assault—who gave you the courage?"

With that, Shen Xingzhou kicked the man, sending him flying.

Bang!

The man screamed in agony, his body covered in blood as he crawled on the ground, trying to avoid the sticks falling on him.