"It's not that I'm keeping it a secret, it's that you've been busy for a long time and haven't had time to take care of your relatives. Xiao Muchun said with a smile.

I thought I was busy enough, but Xiao Qi seemed to be busier than him, and he was drilling in the laboratory all day long, so how could he have time to chat.

If you do the math, it seems that you haven't been in touch for a long, long time.

Last time, I heard Xiao Qi's mother complain that her son hadn't made a phone call for a long time.

"My fault, my fault. Xiao Qi didn't argue, and apologized with a gentle smile, "I was negligent, and I must leave more time for my relatives and friends in the future." ”

Xiao Qi is polite, he is a very elegant man, and his conduct should be very good, otherwise Xiao Muchun would not have respected him so much.

Just like Xiao Ran, Xiao Muchun turned a blind eye to him.

Even if he takes the initiative to talk, it is estimated that Xiao Muchun is not very reasonable, not to mention that although Xiao Ran has no ability, his temperament is extremely arrogant and he does not take the initiative. So these two people have no intersection at all.

Xiao Muchun would even deliberately avoid people who didn't want to be seen, so as not to cause trouble.

Anyway, in the eyes of others, he is used to being arrogant, so he should be arrogant.

"I remember that I planted a tree in your garden, I wonder if it's okay now?" Xiao Qixiao asked.

Xiao Muchun obviously remembered this, and immediately said, "Do you mean the one you planted on Arbor Day one year, go, I'll take you to see it." ”

Xiang Yuyu stood aside, looking at the bustling crowd in the house, and couldn't figure out whether the two men really wanted to go to see the trees, or just find an excuse to go out and chat.

I was thinking about saying that when other men go out to talk about things, I still don't want to follow.

Before she could finish thinking about it, Xiao Muchun took a long coat and wrapped it for her, and took it out like a lamb.

Today's sun is good, bright and dazzling, and the earth is warm.

It's a great place to walk outside, and it's a waste of time inside.

"It's still comfortable at home, and I'm not used to the outside climate. Xiao Qi stretched out at the sun, and seemed to like such a comfortable climate.

"There are also many countries with good climates outside, the four seasons are like spring, who told you to choose a place that is so cold in winter. Xiao Muchun said with a smile.

He knew that this brother was also a career-oriented person, and if he was greedy for enjoyment, he could find a place with a pleasant climate to live.

Xiao Qi also smiled when he heard him say this, "You can't have both fish and bear's paws." ”

"Is this the tree you're talking about?" Xiang Yuzu stared at the crooked-necked tree in front of her, incredulous.

Although she is not an appearance association, let alone just a tree, it doesn't seem to matter much if she is crooked or not, and it seems to be even more chic.

However, the contrast between this tree and Xiao Qi is too great, a personable, handsome and elegant man, shouldn't the tree planted also grow in a beautiful form?

The contrast between this man and tree is too stark.

Xiao Qi didn't seem to expect it, turned his head and asked Xiao Muchun, "Yes, Xiaosi, is this the one I planted?"

"Of course, you didn't plant it, I planted it. Xiao Muchun said with a dark face.

He just caught a glimpse of Xiang Yuzu's expression when he looked at the tree, it was so complicated, he must have thought that this tree was ugly, so he quickly brushed himself off, otherwise what if Xiang Yuzu thought that this crooked neck tree was planted by him, and even he disliked it.

But it's really strange that this little sapling was quite straight at that time, and I don't know how it grew like this.

Last year, Mu Yu wanted the gardener to pull out the tree, but then I thought that it was planted by Xiao Qi, and it was planted on Arbor Day, which was also a bit commemorative, so I didn't pull it out.

"Oh, yes, you don't seem to have planted a tree at the time, you seem to be reading a book over there," Xiao Qi recalled.

I didn't want to rely on him at all.

Xiao Muchun was relieved.

But even if Xiao Qi didn't rely on him, he didn't feel that he was a gentleman with the heart of a villain, and everything else could not be regarded as a problem on the way to please his wife.

"But I chose a very good little sapling, how did it grow like this? Xiao Qi looked at the crooked neck tree, speechless.

"Don't worry, even if it doesn't become a tree, it will be kept for you, and it will be used as a landscape tree. Xiao Muchun said with a smile.

There is great tolerance for this tree.

Xiao Qi didn't know if he should be grateful or cry or laugh.

"By the way, what about the one that Xiao Ran planted, I remember that he also planted one. He asked suddenly.

It seems that this is just his tree, and everything else is flowers.

If I remember correctly, Xiao Ran also planted one next to him back then.

Xiao Muchun stretched out his hands, "It didn't grow." ”

"Then he must be angry. Xiao Qi said with a smile.

After all, they grew up together, and he still knows Xiao Ran's character.

If you are not willing to be left behind in everything, you must not fail.

Not even a tree has been planted, so you can't be angry.

Xiao Muchun hooked his lips, "You can think of it." ”

He didn't say much, but it was telling.

"Let's count him young, and he was spoiled by his aunt, his personality is inevitably twisted, and he is a little arrogant, and sometimes he can't recognize himself," Xiao Qi said lightly, "How is he now, is he more mature?"

"Now?" Xiao Muchun glanced at him, then at the tree in front of him, "Just like your tree." ”

was really said by Xiao Qi, this Xiao Ran is really arrogant and can't recognize himself, but not a little, but a lot.

It can be described in eight words when it comes to doing things, and there are more than enough failures.

To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that he was a brother of the same clan, such a person would definitely not stay in the upper echelons of the group.

Now keep him at the top level, although he is an honorary vice president and has no real power, but he has to prevent him from making small moves behind his back, which is very tiring.

But for the sake of my father and uncle's face, I can only do this for now.

"Give him some time," Xiao Qi stretched out his hand to pat him on the shoulder, and said meaningfully, "You have a great responsibility." ”

Those in power do not only have power and status, but also unlimited responsibilities and burdens.

He can understand Xiao Muchun's situation and hardship.

"Don't you think about coming back to help me share some of the burden?" Xiao Muchun asked with a smile.

Although in terms of proximity and distance, he is closer to Xiao Ran, and he has a farther relationship with Xiao Qi. Because Xiao Zhen and Xiao Hongyuan are brothers, and Xiao Qi's father is not.

But Xiao Muchun and Xiao Qi have a better relationship, because Xiao Qi is a very good person, and people are willing to associate with him.

If he is in China and is willing to work in the group, he can take on important responsibilities.

It's a pity that Xiao Qi doesn't seem to be here, and after graduation, he went abroad to engage in scientific research.

So Xiao Muchun just said it casually, and didn't think Xiao Qi would consider it.

But I didn't expect Xiao Qi to seem a little interested, "Okay, if I return to China in the future, I'll go to your place to eat." ”

"Of course, no problem, you can choose the position. Xiao Muchun was not ambiguous, and immediately threw out an olive branch and gave generous conditions to lure, "Any other conditions are up to you." ”

"Can't wait?"

"Hungry for talent. ”

Xiao Muchun replied, looking at Xiang Yuyu not far away, in fact, he thought that if he could have more helpers, he would have more time to spend with his wife and children at home.

Following his gaze, Xiao Qi smiled, "I didn't expect you to be tied up by a woman one day." ”

Xiao Muchun hooked his lips slightly, without denying it.

"But it's not bad, she looks like a good girl. Xiao Qi said seriously.

Xiao Muchun cut off, "Are you looking at your face, and you are still looking at ......"

"Some of them are talking nonsense, although I am not face-to-face, but I still have a set of people, and they are very accurate," Xiao Qi asked more seriously, "Do you think it is not accurate?"

"Yes, yes. Xiao Muchun nodded.

Regardless of whether it is accurate or not, he can only say that it is accurate, otherwise it is not equivalent to saying that Xiang Yuyu is not good.

His pomelo is certainly the best, and it cannot be refuted.

Xiang Yuyu watched the two of them chatting, she was bored next to her, and she was afraid that it would affect their chat, so she went to the side.

Some days didn't come, the flowers in the garden bloomed a lot, and the Xiao family's garden was well maintained, although it was winter, it was not inferior to the garden scene in spring and summer.

Since she said it last time, a few more plum trees have been moved in, and it has added a lot of color.

Walking in the garden, admiring the flowers, and suddenly in a blink of an eye, I caught a glimpse that Xiao Ran had also arrived in the garden.

What did he come out for?

also went to Xiao Muchun and Xiao Qi.

Talking to the two of them? Impossible.

Xiang Yuyu knew that Xiao Ran and Xiao Muchun didn't deal with each other, so where would they go to chat with him.

And when the two of them were in the house just now, they didn't even say hello, where would they go up and chat.

But maybe it's to find Xiao Qi.

However, Xiang Yuyu was in no mood to enjoy the flowers immediately, and stared at the situation over there.

"Big brother. Xiao Ran arrived, and first said hello to Xiao Qi, "I didn't say anything when I came back." ”

"Xiao Ran?" Xiao Qi turned around and was stunned when he saw Xiao Ran.

It seems that he didn't expect him to come over, fortunately, he didn't talk about him with Xiao Muchun, otherwise it would be embarrassing, it is a bit wrong to be a big brother behind his back, although he is a little truth-seeking, and he didn't say anything bad about sowing discord, but it was not good after all.

After Xiao Qi was stunned for a moment, he immediately said, "It was decided temporarily, so I was in a hurry, and I didn't have time to tell you." ”

"I was entangled by those little hairy heads just now, and I couldn't greet you, but then I couldn't find you, so I came here. Xiao Ran explained the reason why he came here, and also explained by the way why he didn't greet Xiao Qi at the first time just now.

"You're going to have fun, of course they're welcome, unlike us, old-fashioned, you can't play with you young people, so come here and see the scenery. Xiao Qi joked.

When he said this, Xiao Ran scratched his head, a little embarrassed, "Big brother, you are making fun of me when you say this, how can I compare with you, you and the fourth brother are excellent people, and they talk about big things, so I have nothing left to play." As he spoke, he glanced at Xiao Muchun, "Fourth brother probably has a headache for me." ”

This can be regarded as a positive word to Xiao Muchun.

At first, he only greeted Xiao Qi, and Xiao Muchun didn't say anything, but now that he asked about himself, he couldn't squeak.

said expressionlessly, "There's nothing wrong with being able to play, but it's also something to do." ”