"You? Doing business?"
Zhou Dongzhou's eyes widened in disbelief.
What a joke, this wasn't even the era of rapid economic development, and doing business was considered extremely difficult.
He himself had started from a street stall and gradually opened stores in Nanjiang Province.
An investment of tens of thousands, how could an ordinary person manage it?
For a moment, Zhou Dongzhou felt that Yu Zhou's so-called business was probably just collecting scrap metal or earning hard-earned money with almost no cost.
"Doing business? Still talking about doing business, don't use that excuse to cover up the fact that you're living off your wife."
"You think you can do business just like that? Do you really think business is that easy?"
At the same time, other members of the Jiang family looked at him with disbelief.
Clearly, no one believed that a mere Yu Zhou could actually do business. Wasn't he always that irresponsible guy?
He only went out to fool around all day with his disreputable friends, doing things that decent people wouldn't stoop to.
"He's really doing business, and he's earning more than me."
When Jiang Jie heard everyone questioning him, she immediately started to explain.
She didn't mention that he had brought back 300,000 yuan before the New Year, firstly because she was afraid of shocking her parents.
Secondly, she felt it was better for fewer people to know about this matter, especially without Yu Zhou's consent.
So Jiang Jie shifted her gaze to Yu Zhou, her eyes clearly asking if some things should be said.
"Actually, I just did some subscription certificates and had a small cooperation with Tailong Light Industry."
"Compared to Brother Zhou who opens clothing stores, it's still not as good."
Yu Zhou said with a smile, clearly not intending to hide anything.
However, he didn't mention the upcoming task of selecting a location and opening a factory.
If he really said it, the entire Jiang family would probably go ballistic today.
"Subscription certificates? You have the nerve to brag about subscription certificates? And cooperate with Tailong Light Industry? Are you lying?"
Zhou Dongzhou exclaimed subconsciously. As a businessman, he naturally knew about subscription certificates.
At that time, when he heard that subscription certificates were popular and even rose tenfold, he regretted why he hadn't bought some in Wanghai.
However, it was too late to regret it now, but Yu Zhou actually said he had obtained them.
Wasn't that absurd? In his opinion, very few people in Jiangbei would actually know about subscription certificates.
"Yes, Yu Zhou, it's okay if you haven't made money, or if you've only made a little bit."
"But bragging is not a good habit. Since you're also doing business, then I, as an old man, have nothing more to say. Just do business properly, and don't engage in fraud or deception."
Jiang Rulong sighed. In his eyes, Yu Zhou might not meet his standards in other aspects, but fundamentally, he wasn't a bad person.
There was only one point that he had always disliked: bragging.
Back in the factory, he used to brag a lot, not being honest at all.
Looking back now, his evaluation of him back then was indeed not wrong.
"It's true! Look, I've brought some things, just in case you don't believe me."
Yu Zhou didn't argue with them; he started to take things out of his pocket.
When he came to his mother-in-law's house before, he had already thought about confessing some things, especially to prove that being with Jiang Jie would give her a good life.
Therefore, he brought a subscription certificate to prove that what he said was not false.
It was just that he didn't expect Zhou Dongzhou, an unexpected variable, to appear in the middle.
"Really?"
Zhou Dongzhou didn't believe it and subconsciously wanted to snatch the subscription certificate from Yu Zhou's hand.
After carefully examining it, he found, to his dismay, that it was identical to the ones published in the newspaper, and it also bore the official seal of the Wanghai Stock Exchange.
Instantly, his previously elated mood plummeted to the bottom.
Even if he hadn't obtained a lot of these, even just a few would have made him rich now.
"Is it true?"
Jiang Jie's eldest sister-in-law still found it hard to believe and asked uncertainly.
However, no one answered her, because from Zhou Dongzhou's expression and complexion, everyone understood that it was true and there would be no mistake.
"So, you're really doing business now?"
Jiang Rulong looked at his son-in-law with shining eyes. If this were the case, he would be relieved.
He wasn't afraid of Yu Zhou trying things, he was afraid of him not trying things.
If he failed, there was still a chance to rise again, but if he always remained idle and didn't try, he would never be able to live a good life.
He knew his daughter's personality very well; to be precise, she was the type to work a stable job and never achieve anything great.
Under such circumstances, if she were responsible for supporting the family, their family's future would be extremely difficult, which was a perfectly normal outcome.
In this situation, the only one they could rely on was Yu Zhou.
Now, unexpectedly, Yu Zhou had actually turned things around, although in his eyes, this was not yet a sign of great success.
"Hmph, so what if he's earned some money? Can it compare to Dongzhou? In my opinion, he's just lucky."
"And he claims to have cooperation with Tailong Light Industry? What kind of cooperation could they have? Isn't he still bragging?"
Yang Yiqing still had a displeased look.
In fact, what she said had some truth to it, to the point that even Zhou Dongzhou nodded in agreement.
In any case, his desire to poach his wife was still there, and he would do everything he could to undermine Yu Zhou.
Even though Jiang Jie seemed indifferent to him.
"Yes, cooperating with Tailong Light Industry, aren't you bragging about that?"
"What kind of company is Tailong Light Industry? That's a major enterprise in the city with assets in the tens of millions, or even more. What cooperation could you have with them?"
"Are you trying to say that Jiang Jie got into Tailong Light Industry because you have a cooperation with them?"
"What a joke!"
Once she found a handle, this eldest sister-in-law of Jiang Jie was unwilling to let go easily.
In any case, she had offended Yu Zhou now, and even if she changed her attitude, she probably wouldn't gain anything.
Therefore, it was better to go all the way. Although, in her heart, she also regretted why she had offended Yu Zhou.
This was how the Jiang family, with their snobbish views, saw things differently from normal people.
After a round of contempt, the Jiang family didn't rejoice whether Yu Zhou had truly turned things around. Instead, they hoped he was lying.
It would be best if he was the same as before, so they could still attack him with impunity.