CHAPTER 50 THE FEAST AT THE GOVERNOR'S PALACE
Seeing that the heads of the various families below did not speak, MacLehose said: "I know some of your thoughts, I am here to express my attitude, no matter what opinions you express today, our Xiangjiang government will definitely not have anything against your major families, you don't have to worry about it at all." ”
MacLehose said so, but the heads of the major families didn't think so. It's better to be a shrinking turtle today, it's not good to express your position here today, if you're not careful, the family's foundation will be ruined.
MacLehose knew that it would not be easy to get something out of the mouths of these old foxes today, so he shifted his target.
He said to Li Guangyu: "Mr. Li Guangyu, as the idol of countless Xiangjiang people, you also have the right and obligation to put forward your own opinions on the Xiangjiang issue, and I want to hear your views." ”
Li Guangyu didn't expect that the governor would name himself to come out, which was really a big move. Li Guangyu is unwilling, and he has to respond, otherwise he will lose MacLehose's face, and the future will be difficult.
Li Guangyu said: "Mr. Governor, I really don't know much about the Xiangjiang issue, I am still a teenager under the age of 18, and the Xiangjiang issue involves two big countries, China and Britain, which I cannot participate in. ”
"At the same time, all of you who are sitting here are my elders, and several of my uncles are present, and this kind of thing is not something that one of my juniors can participate in, and I follow the decision of your uncles. Li Guangyu directly threw the pot to Stanley Ho and Luo Cheng.
MacLehose was also very helpless when he saw Li Guangyu say this, and originally thought that Li Guangyu was young and must be more impulsive. Maybe you can say something to open up the current situation, but I didn't expect Li Guangyu to push it back directly on the grounds that he was young and there were elders present.
MacLehose knew that it would be difficult for the upper-class Chinese families like Xiangjiang to clearly stand on his side. Originally, I thought that I could pull these families to my side, so as to increase the bargaining chips for this northward trip, but unfortunately this plan could not be realized.
MacLehose said: "The issue of Hong Kong is not only an issue between China and the UK, but also a matter of your development, and I hope you will consider it carefully. You must know that the current development of Hong Kong is not easy to come by, and I think everyone does not want any major changes in Hong Kong's policies. ”
Later, MacLehose also talked about some other issues about Xiangjiang, as well as the possible situation of Xiangjiang's return to the mainland in the future, anyway, he wanted to pull the major families to the British side.
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After more than an hour in the small meeting room, Li Guangyu and the others were able to come to the banquet hall.
At this time, the banquet hall was already staggered, and the heads of medium-sized families in Xiangjiang and some Xiangjiang government officials were drinking red wine and talking to each other, and those ladies also had their own circles with each other.
The reason why Li Guangyu sometimes doesn't want to attend these banquets is that others bring their wives with them when they come to the banquets. As far as Li Guangyu is alone every time, this is not very coordinated.
After picking up some of his favorite foods in the self-service area, Li Guangyu found a relatively quiet place to sit down.
At this time, Stanley Ho and Luo Cheng walked over together.
Stanley Ho said to Li Guangyu: "Guangyu, you did a good job just now. Obviously, Stanley Ho was very satisfied with Li Guangyu's reply just now.
Luo Cheng said: "At present, the situation in Xiangjiang is becoming more and more tense, and we have to be careful. Especially Guangyu, you are now a big tree, and many people want you to express your position, you must pay attention. ”
Li Guangyu said: "Two uncles, don't worry, I will be careful, and I plan to go to RB and the United States in early April, just to avoid the limelight caused by the governor's visit to the mainland." ”
After hearing this, Stanley Ho said: "It's okay for you to go out and have a look, otherwise all parties will definitely want you to express your stance on this matter next month, and it will be difficult for you to deal with it at that time." ”
Li Guangyu continued: "I originally planned to go to England, but now I have canceled my plan to go to England. The current situation is really not good for going there. ”
Stanley Ho said: "Just pay more attention to yourself, and our family together is not something that the Hong Kong governor can easily suppress." ”
Luo Cheng changed the topic at this time and said: "Guangyu, look at you, you don't even have a female companion to participate in these banquets, what do you think?"
Seeing that these two were also concerned about their own family affairs, Li Guangyu said to Luo Cheng: "Uncle, I'm not yet eighteen years old, isn't it too early to think about these now, I don't have any plans in this regard." ”
Stanley Ho said: "You will be eighteen this year, and your Li family is currently alone, you have to spread out as soon as possible, and the family can have an heir, so that your business development can be more stable." ”
Luo Cheng persuaded beside him: "Guangyu, you are not young now, you can get married this year, you really can't get engaged first." ”
Li Guangyu's concern for the two uncles was also speechless for a while, so why did he worry about my marriage.
Li Guangyu said: "Two uncles, I haven't thought about this problem before, and now you suddenly want me to find one, and I don't have a goal!"
Luo Cheng said: "As long as you want, as for the relationship, you can slowly cultivate it in the future." This is what we will discuss with your grandfather to see which family's palm pearl is suitable for you. ”
As for what Stanley Ho is thinking now, Li Guangyu is not very clear.
Li Guangyu said: "It's not easy to find it at my age now, the elites of the major families are studying, it's not easy to do, so I won't find someone who doesn't have the ability to do it." ”
Luo Cheng said: "Don't worry about this, we will definitely find someone who is good and knowledgeable at the same time." As for studying, it's not a problem at all, you can get engaged first. Besides, college doesn't care if you're married or not?"
Li Guangyu knew that since he was sick last time, the family was planning to find him a wife. Today, Luo Cheng said this to Li Guangyu, it must have been He Zuozhi who spoke, otherwise Luo Cheng would not have said this during this time period.
As for which family to marry, He Zuozhi and they must have a certain plan at present, and they are waiting for Li Guangyu to decide.
Li Guangyu knew that there must be some Chaoqiong among them, otherwise Stanley Ho would not have spoken about this issue today.
Li Guangyu said: "Uncle, it's useless for me to agree to this problem, if I fancy a young lady from any family, it's okay if people don't agree." ”
Stanley Ho spoke at this time: "Guangyu, with your current performance, plus our He family is behind, I don't think any family in Xiangjiang will refuse to marry you." As for whether the young ladies of each family look down on you, with your handsome appearance and current career, I think it is unlikely that she will be rejected, and their family will not let her have a chance to refuse. ”
Li Guangyu knows that now he can't hide at all, and the big family also has the helplessness of the big family. Since you enjoy the rights given by the extended family, then you have to have the obligation to pay for the family.
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