Sunan.

Elephant Lake Park Villa Area.

On the outskirts of the city, about a forty-minute drive away from the city.

This villa area with the beautiful scenery of Xianghu Lake can be regarded as a paradise in the true sense of the word in southern Jiangsu, located in the famous and beautiful and fresh Xianghu Park in southern Jiangsu - but not so much located in Xianghu Park, but this Xianghu Park is encircled for this villa area.

Compared with the residential areas in the city, the biggest feature of the Xianghu villa area is its reading style, which seems to be random and without any planning A group of villas are located on the shore of Xianghu Lake, and there is no concept of community.

Xia Ruxuan's grandfather has lived here for many years, and in Xia Ruxuan's memory, his grandfather no longer asks about foreign affairs. Most of Xia's properties are all managed by the second generation, and his father Xia Yunbai is his grandfather's favorite son, and the reason why he has become the current helmsman is also to take care of the industries under his jurisdiction in the most orderly manner in these years, so he gradually covers the majority of the interests in every few years. At this point, neither the uncle nor the uncle did as well as the father.

These are the only subtle things Xia Ruxuan has known about the Xia family over the years. Xia's tentacles are very broad, and there are countless companies under the group, so it can be said that Xia's figure can be seen in as long as there are profitable industries in southern Jiangsu.

It not only owns many companies, but also has shares of the Xia family in some large companies that are not affiliated with the Xia family. It was in such an environment that the Xia clan gradually grew and grew, and it was deeply rooted in southern Jiangsu City and even the entire Suhe Province like a coiled dragon.

Coupled with Xia's deep background and connections, it is the most powerful bundle on the economic chariot of southern Jiangsu. Rao is the leader of the municipal party committee can't help but be careless in the face of the Xia family. It is said that the old man of the Xia family had a deep friendship with the provincial leaders when he was young, and made great contributions to the economy of southern Jiangsu and Suhe during the reform and opening up of China.

I don't know how huge the huge network has become so far, it can be said that if there is a way to climb the Xia family in southern Jiangsu, it will be extremely advantageous both in terms of official roads and business paths.

So this time, the 80th birthday of the old lady of the Xia family is almost a thing that can cause an earthquake in the entire circle of celebrities in southern Jiangsu, and the celebrities have been active to seize an opportunity to show favor to the Xia family by taking advantage of this old lady's birthday.

It's a pity that in the end, the old lady said that he had not asked about foreign affairs for many years, and this time the 80th birthday was only a family banquet. Therefore, celebrities who have been preparing for a long time but have no choice but to have nothing to do with the Xia family can only ask people to give a gift and then give up.

Naturally, the Xia family doesn't need to be greedy for such cheapness, and there is a valuable reward according to the value of the gifts sent.

But even if it is a family banquet, people who come to Xianghu Villa to celebrate the old lady's birthday today can still set up five or six tables, and Xianghu Park specially circled a place for Xia's banquet, because the old man means that he is unwilling to go to the hotel, so today under the instruction of Xia Yunbai, the special chefs of several five-star hotels have also been invited to Xianghu Park to cook food for today's birthday banquet.

And to avoid making the whole villa a miasma, setting up a few tables of banquets in this natural environment can be regarded as a unique flavor. Although it seems to be a little informal, since the old man has spoken, who dares to refute it?

The usual light parking lot in Xianghu Park is full today, but there are no too eye-catching luxury cars, most of them are mid-range sedans at the level of Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW. On this occasion, everyone is not too high-profile, for the Xia family, they are all their own family, and there is nothing to show off; And for those who have a messy relationship with the Xia family, they will not come to the Xia family to show up - that is simply an axe.

Grandpa should still be sitting in the room at this time, and there is an endless stream of guests at the door, chatting casually. You must know that the people present today are all able to have a little bit of kinship with the Xia family, but after all, they don't all know each other. Therefore, it is also an opportunity to expand one's social circle, and most importantly, it is absolutely not wrong to expand one's social circle on such occasions.

Walking in this society, the most important thing is the circle, people who can stay in the high circle are undoubtedly stronger than those who stay in the low places, this strength not only refers to their own strength, the energy that the people around you can provide you is also a potential strength. Climbing from one circle to another requires racking of brains to climb, exquisite observation of words and feelings, often also needs to pay money and dignity, and what is even more depressing is that even if you give everything, if you don't have enough luck, you still can't enter the circle.

The circles in China are strictly hierarchical, and there is a clear distinction between circles and circles. And there are really not many opportunities for people who can reach the top circles without being too deliberate and dedicating.

Xia Ruxuan leaned against the gate of the villa, looking at the crowded scene outside, talking and laughing. I can't help but sigh in my heart, after all, how many of these people are really here to celebrate their birthdays...... I'm afraid that only the direct family of the Xia family doesn't have any ideas, and comes purely for the sake of grandpa.

But this is also something that can't be helped, and when it comes to a certain position, many things are destined to be impossible to simplify.

Xia Ruxuan carried the birthday gift he was going to give to his grandfather, turned around and prepared to walk upstairs.

This is a set of purple clay pots from the hands of celebrities in the collecting circles in southern Jiangsu - of course, Xia Ruxuan opened his mouth and Xia Yunbai bought the order.

Otherwise, the price of such a set of superb purple clay pots is not something that Xia Ruxuan can take out casually from his own pocket, especially if he has to find someone to find a way to do ideological work for others, coupled with extreme temptation, he almost has no means of coercion...... only to snatch the love from the hands of collectors.

He had just turned around and walked a few steps when he suddenly heard the voices of two men talking behind him. Xia Ruxuan quickly understood who was coming.

An obviously still a little childish voice spoke first, "Brother, let's go up and see grandpa first, and then you can lend me your car, dad won't allow me to drive today." ”

"Don't make a fuss," another much older male voice whispered, "You'll have to stay here honestly at noon today, don't think about slipping away." ”

"It's so boring here. Besides, isn't it just grandpa's life, it's necessary to drag me here for so long, I'm here to celebrate my birthday now, can't I skip dinner? I also made an appointment in the afternoon. The young boy's voice grumbled impatiently.

"You go and talk to Daddy yourself. You see if he's right. The older male voice sneered and said, "If you're restless, I'll have to talk to Dad about last month." ”

"Gotcha...... Other. The childish voice chuckled and spoke, "I know it's wrong." I'm honest here today. ”

"Ruoling, you're not young. You have time to read more of the books I gave you, and don't mess around with the girls at school. Your surname Xia is good, no one dares to provoke you, but if you continue to play like this, you will eventually ruin the reputation of our Xia family. ”

"Come on, brother. Don't be like your dad and tell me a lot of things. It's boring. The young male voice grumbled, seemingly feeling a little irritated, and quickened his pace.

Xia Ruxuan, who was standing at the staircase around the corner, coughed lightly.

The footsteps behind him suddenly stopped abruptly, and he said vigilantly, "Who? ”

Xia Ruxuan didn't say anything and went upstairs, the person behind him quickened his pace and glanced over, and was obviously relieved to see Xia Ruxuan's back patting his chest, "Xia Ruxuan, it's you." Hey, I thought it was who, it scared me. ”

"Ruoling," the man behind him quickly followed, and when he saw that it was Xia Ruxuan here, he frowned slightly, and pretended to say to Ruoling, "How does your father usually teach you, and when you see your brother, you don't even have an honorific title?" The tone seemed to be criticizing Ruo Ling, but in fact it sounded a bit sarcastic.

Xia Ruxuan turned around and calmly looked at Xia Ruoxi who was speaking, it was Xia Ruoxi and his younger brother Xia Ruoling.

Xia Ruxuan didn't forget that these two brothers used to like to ridicule themselves the most, Xia Ruoling followed Xia Ruoxi when he was young, and Xia Ruoxi took the lead.

Who made Xia Ruxuan not have much ability at that time, and he was nominally counted as the little prince of the Xia family?

"What honorific title is not honorific." Xia Ruoling pursed her lips disdainfully, "People don't care about this, right, Xia Ruxuan." He always called Xia Ruxuan by his first name, and said with a smile, as if he wanted to increase his weight in the Xia clan and increase his satisfaction through such a childish move. Because originally in Xia's family, his sense of existence was very low...... Naturally, I hope to find a lower Xia Ruxuan to find comfort.

- "Smack. As soon as he finished speaking, Xia Ruoling's head was suddenly slapped hard.

", who's who?" Xia Ruoling's face immediately sank, don't look at his young age, but he is also the number one person who is feared outside. Ordinary people and others dare to joke with him at all.

"Why," thought another ruffian voice, "I can't touch you yet, you think you're delicate?" I don't care how you are in your own circle, and I don't care, but here you are the smallest. Don't be so sideways when talking to people, be polite. Xia pressed a big hand Xia Ruoling's head and rubbed it.

"Heavenly ...... Brother Tian. Hearing Summer's voice, Xia Ruoling's face suddenly became bitter. Turned his head and looked at Xia Ruoxi for help.

"Brother Tian." Xia Ruoxi turned her head to look at Xia, although she shouted Brother Tian, her tone was full of impatience, "I'm teaching Ruoling." You don't need to meddle anymore, after all, he's my brother. ”

"Hehe," Xia glanced at Xia Ruoxi, "He's your brother and not my brother, huh?" Ruoling? As he spoke, he turned his head to look at Xia Ruoling, and was swept away by that sharp gaze, Xia Ruoling suddenly withered, "Brother Tian, you are our eldest brother." How could it not be. ”

Summer nodded with satisfaction, "Xuan Shao's name is something you can call directly, how should you call it, call me to listen?" ”

Forced by Summer's intimidation, Xia Ruoling looked up at Xia Ruxuan and finally relented and shouted, "Xuan...... Brother Xuan. ”

Xia let go of the hand that was pressing Xia Ruoling's head, "Settle down in the future." Anyone can teach you a lesson here. ”

"Yes." Xia Ruoling was naturally atmospheric in front of Xia, and she didn't dare to make a sound.

"If Ling is still young, you are so pressing, you have to hold a grudge against me when you turn around." Xia Ruxuan laughed and looked at the few people standing below, and suddenly felt that he was not standing a little good on a few stairs, so he walked down.

"Everyone is a brother, and it is not enough to hold a grudge." Summer shrugged her shoulders, "It's like Ruoxi was looking for us some time ago, I didn't mention it even if I didn't look back." Saying that, Summer's eyes swept sharply towards Xia Ruoxi.

(To be continued)