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After just entering the door when looking at the flowers, at this moment, with Mujiayuan shuttling in the winding corridor, Chen Mingyuan only found that the interior of Mujiayuan is a unique cave, the manor adopts the classical Soviet-style garden 'three paths and four courtyards' design method, pavilions and pavilions are readily available, green rockeries, white walls and black tiles, ponds and pavilions reflect each other, under the scene of early summer, everywhere is full of poetry and picturesque, water town style.

On the second floor of the Xiyuan Pavilion, Chen Ming looked at the beautiful scenery of the mountains and rivers from afar, and said with a smile: "It is said that when you come to Suzhou City, the Humble Administrator's Garden is a must-visit place, but it is almost in vain to take a walk in your Mujiayuan." ”

The guest room is very elegant, the ancient sandalwood furniture, the style is dignified, after Mu Jiayin came in, he sat on the rattan chair generously, and said with a light smile: "If you like it, you can come and live often, our family is welcome at any time." ”

"There is a thief's heart but not a thief's courage."

Chen Mingyuan just smiled, as one of the few top wealthy families in Huaxia, how could the threshold of the Mu family be so easy to enter, not to mention that the relationship between the Chen family and the Mu family was delicate, even if it was a close friend and relatives, it was far from his turn for a junior to enter the house at will.

This time, the two families were only based on political needs, so he spoke on behalf of the family to express their hearts, paving the way for the next in-depth cooperation exploration, and after everyone took what they needed, the relationship would still return to the original point.

Cooperation and struggle are always the main theme of politics, but as for his personal friendship with Mu Jiayin, Mu Tianyu and others, it is not worth mentioning.

Thinking of this, Chen Mingyuan hesitated: "After the birthday banquet is over, will you stay here, or go back to Yanjing?" ”

"It's hard to say."

Mu Jiayin leaned on the back of the chair, holding the head of the mantis with one hand, and the green silk hung down naturally, her beautiful facial features were refracted by the sun, and she had a lazy and casual expression: "To be honest, whether you go to Yanjing or stay at home, there are so many things to worry about, and it is annoying.

Immediately, she smiled a little helplessly: "But you have also seen that the next half a year will be a crucial period for our family, and every benefit must be fought for with all our might, my mother's body is not as good as before, and many affairs cannot be handled personally, as a member of the family, I have to do some help." ”

Chen Mingyuan nodded silently, during the period of the Great Revolution, the Mu family almost suffered a catastrophe, compared to the situation of the Chen family, it was even more tragic, the old man of the Mu family was tormented and devastated, and died in a few years, the old lady of the Mu family was not much better, her legs were almost out of order, and she had been unable to move for many years, and it was rumored that she could only lie on the couch and sit in a wheelchair most of the time.

In this way, the influence of the Mu family among the older generation is invisibly weakened, and when the family faces major problems, Mu Jiayin must come forward to provoke this responsibility.

Looking at the Mu family, except for the second son Mu Dingyin, it is estimated that she is the only one who is qualified to negotiate on an equal footing with Qu Lao and other national elders.

Looking at her slightly tired eyebrows, Chen Mingyuan's heart moved, and he couldn't help but say: "Although some things are imminent, don't be too tired, you have to leave yourself some room to breathe...... If you are really bored, you can come to Qiantang to play again, and everyone will drink and chat as before, anyway...... I've always kept your house for you. ”

Mu Jiayin looked at him, his clear eyes flickered slightly, there were unknown emotions that had passed, under the glow of the warm sun, his face suddenly became a little warmer, and he said: "I think I have been conceited and uninhibited for most of my life, and I have few friends, but it is my luck to get acquainted with you." ”

"Sunny snow, isn't it?"

"You are different from her, she is full of only thinking about making money, every time she gets together with her, she talks about business in less than three sentences, it is not interesting at all, and there are many rules for drinking, only drink good red wine and foreign wine, and drink slowly, I can't stand it."

Mu Jiayin lazily shook the rattan chair, squinted and smiled: "It's still easy to drink with you, you can say whatever you want, there are not so many twists and turns." ”

Chen Mingyuan also smiled sincerely, indeed, although he has a lot of friends, she is probably the only one who can speak freely.

"Ahem!"

Suddenly, there was a cough at the door, and Ye Qingxue walked in, looking unhappy, and said in a cold tone: "It seems that I came at an inopportune time, but please also ask the two of you to talk about right and wrong in the future, and close the door tightly first." ”

"It's over, I've been caught." Mu Jiayin covered her mouth and snickered, got up and hugged her friend's shoulder, and teased: "Hey, our Mr. Ye's temperament shouldn't be so narrow, just say that you have an elegant taste in drinking, I can't adapt to it, but I didn't say anything bad about you." ”

Ye Qingxue snorted twice, still sulking.

Mu Jiayin winked at Chen Mingyuan slyly, as if to say that you should carry this black pot first, and said: "There are a lot of guests coming today, I have to go down to say hello, I will let Tian Yu lead you to dinner first, and then play around in the afternoon, and when the dinner begins, I will ask you to come over." ”

With that, she walked away.

The initiator slipped away, Chen Mingyuan inevitably became a scapegoat, and was stared at coldly by Ye Qingxue for a while, uncomfortable, and smiled dryly to hide the embarrassment, and said: "You are tired after driving for so long, or let's go eat first and rest for a while." ”

Ye Qingxue grinded her silver teeth, and it seemed that the friendship that she had cultivated with great difficulty was shattered again. glanced at him, and was about to turn around, but when he walked to the door, he hesitated and whispered, "Hey, you...... Do you really think it's boring to be with me......"

Chen Mingyuan said with a smile: "How come, you have your style of acting, if you are really boring, I won't talk to you so much on the road just now, as for her, you don't know the way, you are used to being free and easy, so naturally you don't like so many constraints and rules." ”

Hearing this, Ye Qingxue seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, looked away, and stopped talking: "Then you...... Do you think it's easier for me and Jiayin to be with whom? ”

Chen Mingyuan touched his nose, he couldn't figure out how this strong woman was cheesy, he liked to let men evaluate and compare, and said ambiguously: "It's really hard to say, it should be regarded as having its own characteristics, you are more stable, she is more casual." ”

President Ye's expression was still full of anticipation at first, but after hearing this, Fang Rong dimmed a little, looked a little disappointed, snorted, and walked out of the house sullenly.

Chen Mingyuan stayed in place and laughed, the woman's heart was needled, and it was really impossible to explore.

At this time, Mu Tianyu came in again, his face was strange, obviously this kid also heard the conversation just now, for fear of being involved in this peach-colored dispute, he simply pestle outside to fill the wooden man.

"Let's go eat first, I'll arrange the kitchen." Mu Tianyu pointed to the courtyard in front of him as if he didn't have anything to do, and said, "At this time, it's a meal, and some guests are also there, maybe you can meet some acquaintances." ”

Chen Mingyuan's footsteps hesitated slightly, which reminded him.

The birthday of the old lady of the Mu family, in addition to herself, there must be many big families, dignitaries and nobles who will personally or send people to celebrate her birthday, and can become the guest of the Mu family, presumably most of them are extraordinary, this was originally a good opportunity to climb high and become noble, but for Chen Mingyuan, he is far from needing to participate in such a special occasion at present, in addition to being cautious and coping, he may also have to get involved in some complex relationship networks, which is really worth the loss.

It's just a meal, it's better to be clean.

Seeing that Chen Mingyuan was a little reluctant, Mu Tianyu thought about it for a while, then woke up, patted his forehead and smiled: "Blame me for being negligent, a bunch of people who are making a lot of noise, and they are not comfortable eating." After thinking about it, he suggested: "Then I'll let the kitchen bring the food, but it's boring in the house, so it's better to go to the water pavilion downstairs, where the scenery is nice and cool, and the appetite can be better." ”

Chen Mingyuan felt that it was not bad, so he readily agreed.

Mu Tianyu occasionally has a reliable time, this pavilion is located in the middle of the pool, it is early summer, a pool of blue water, the scorching lotus flowers open in the layers of green shadows, the sweet fragrance of grass and flowers in the wind blowing in the face, in every breath, there is a refreshing moist freshness, looking at the surrounding green trees, only feel relaxed and happy.

The meals in the kitchen were served on the stone table one after another, and the three of them chatted while eating, enjoying the wonderful scenery, which was particularly leisurely and comfortable.

Remembering that he didn't see Mu Dingyin, Dong Zhenying and others in the front hall just now, Chen Mingyuan asked, "Why didn't you see your parents?" ”

Mu Tianyu buried his head in eating and drinking, and replied: "My dad still has some business today, he should get on the plane at this time, and he will be able to arrive in the evening, and my mother and sister will be with him." ”

Suddenly remembering something, Mu Tianyu turned his head and said: "Sister Ye, the secretary of the provincial party committee of Lingnan Province is sure to retire after this party congress, right?" ”

Ye Qingxue frowned and groaned for a while, and said: "I have been in Dongjiang for this time, and the news in Lingnan is a little ill-informed, but judging from the previous rumors, there is basically no suspense." ”

Mu Tianyu was happy, clapped his hands and smiled: "Great! In this way, then my dad should go up, hehe, our family has been up for so long, and finally waited for a political/bureau place! ”

Ye Qingxue wanted to say more, but she seemed to have scruples, so she kept silent.

Chen Mingyuan saw her demeanor in his eyes, and knew that this matter could not be conclusive.

At present, the secretary of the Lingnan Provincial Party Committee is old and decrepit, and it is basically a consensus to step down, as the second-in-command, with Mu Dingyin's age advantage and background achievements, there is indeed great hope for succession, but it cannot be ignored that the political and economic status of Lingnan Province is too important, and the first leader is a political/bureau member, and there is a great probability of becoming the core of national power in the future!

In the past two years, presumably the most touching nerves at the top are the changes in the secretary of the Lingnan Provincial Party Committee, right? The game and competition behind the scenes must be far more fierce and severe than imagined!

It is probably based on this factor that the Mu family chooses to cooperate with the Chen family at this stage, hoping to use Old Man Chen's influence in the Zhonghai Department to add a strong bargaining chip to Mu Dingyin's upper position!

After all, Old Man Chen's statement will more or less affect the decision-making of the supreme leader.

Of course, through this cooperation, the Chen family must get some benefits, politically, Chen Guoliang and Cen Ruiwen are the objects of the Chen family's push, Cen Ruiwen needless to say, the qualifications and status are there, the old man and He Xiangdong both hope that he will enter the latest political / bureau, and carry a banner for the Chen family and the Zhonghai department, as for the third uncle, from Ji Ge! After the committee landed in the locality, it initially gained a firm foothold in Jinling City, but it cannot be said that it is nine out of ten stable, and if this election cannot successfully become a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, the next career development will not be easy.

Therefore, with the help of the Mu family's strong background in Sijiu City and Jianghuai Province, it has become a wise choice to help Cen Ruiwen and Chen Guoliang ascend to the throne.

Thinking of this, Chen Mingyuan suddenly felt that his birthday celebration this time was shouldering many far-reaching missions, and I hope that after the most difficult cooperation, everyone can get a satisfactory result!

When I was thinking about it, I suddenly heard a voice not far away, "It's melancholy, right?" ”

The three of them looked back and saw that a man was coming along the curved corridor, with sharp edges and corners, jade trees facing the wind, and very well-dressed, looking outstanding.

Mu Tian was stunned, then stood up and said with a smile: "It turned out to be Director Kou, I haven't seen you for a long time...... Yo, look at my memory, I should change my name to Call Mayor Kou. ”

"Tian Yu, you are a joke second brother!"

Mayor Kou walked to the pavilion, punched Mu Tianyu's shoulder, and said with a smile: "It's just an ordinary deputy mayor on temporary duty, you shouted one mayor after another, so that the uncles heard it, isn't it embarrassing for me." ”

Mu Tianyu seemed to have some friendship with this person, and quipped: "That's also a serious department-level cadre, think about it, the thirty-year-old substantive deputy department official, you can't find a few in the whole country, most of them are still idle positions in the Youth League Committee, and the second brother Kou is not on the same level at all." ”

"You kid is going to put a high hat on me, alas, people have to bow their heads on the eaves, I can only honestly wear it for you first."

Mayor Kou pretended to blame, but his face was full of smiles, he spoke decently, and he still showed a calm and sophisticated official etiquette between his hands and feet, glanced at Ye Qingxue, and said in surprise: "This is Mr. Ye of Lingnan Huayu Group, I have seen you at the World Expo in Kunming." ”

Ye Qingxue got up and shook hands with him, and said with a smile: "Mayor Kou has a good memory, he just said a few words in a hurry, it's been so long, you still remember it." ”

"This is natural, President Ye is a young woman, but she can break out of such a big career alone, and the project she undertook at the World Expo is also widely praised, which can really be called a heroine, which opened my eyes as a member of the organizing committee at that time!"

Mayor Kou smiled very enthusiastically, making people feel the slightest bit of life, as if he was catching up with an old friend, which made Chen Mingyuan can't help but pay some attention, only to feel that this person's grasp of human feelings and sophistication is almost to the point of perfection!

Thinking that this person is only thirty years old, he is already the mayor of a prefecture-level city, which is really amazing, but I don't know what the origin of this person is.

"This is ......"

After Mayor Kou finished greeting the two of them, he shot his gaze to Chen Mingyuan, and his eyes quickly looked at him.

"Get to know me!" Mu Tianyu pointed at Chen Mingyuan and said, "This is my good brother Chen Mingyuan, a cadre from Dongjiang Province!" ”

"Second brother, just now you said that I would wear a high hat for you, then I might as well wear one more!" Mu Tianyu enthusiastically promoted: "You can be the mayor of the city at the age of thirty, my brother is not bad, at the age of twenty-five, he is already a substantive deputy director, and he is still the secretary of the Dongjiang Provincial Party Committee Secretary Ning Lizhong, how about it, I remember that when you were at this age, you were still writing manuscripts in the Central Office, right?" ”

Mayor Kou's eyes flickered, the smile on his face did not decrease but increased, and he solemnly stretched out his hand and said, "Sure enough!" Hello, let me introduce myself, Kou Beiyan, because I am a few years older, and they all call me a second brother to save face, and you call me that, it sounds kind. ”

Chen Mingyuan shook it lightly, and said with a reserved smile: "Hello, Mayor Kou." ”

Mayor Kou didn't care about Chen Mingyuan's 'lack of appreciation', and said with a loud smile: "It's good to say, you are a friend of Tian Yu and Mr. Ye, so naturally you are also my friend, and you should be closer in the future." ”

Chen Mingyuan once again secretly sighed at the depth of this person's city, the first time they met, before they figured out the details of each other, they would definitely have reservations in communication, but Kou Beiyan cleverly left enough leeway, invisibly, so that the two of them can have enough opportunities to deepen their friendship in the future!

As a human being in two lives, Chen Mingyuan has been in contact with the children of the powerful like a carp crossing the river, but among the same age class, Kou Beiyan is undoubtedly an outlier that has to be paid attention to!

"Second brother, have you eaten yet, why don't you add more chopsticks."

Mu Tianyu noticed that the atmosphere was a little delicate, so he played a round at the right time.

Kou Beiyan waved his hand and smiled: "Let's find a chance in the evening, I have already drunk a lot in it just now, so I came to the courtyard to breathe, since you are dining here and enjoying the scenery, I will not disturb your Yaxing." ”

Mu Tianyu stayed a few times with enthusiasm, and saw that Kou Beiyan left 'resolutely', so he breathed a sigh of relief and muttered: "This guy, after a few years of training outside, his ability is getting better and better. ”

Ye Qingxue saw that Chen Mingyuan was still thoughtful, so she explained: "I heard Jiayin mention this person before, and he is currently the best among the younger generation in the family circle of the capital, and it is said that he is now serving as the deputy mayor of a city in the northwest.

Chen Mingyuan groaned and asked, "His grandfather, is it General Kou?" ”

General Kou Lao, is also one of the founding fathers of Weizhen China, military achievements, although he has passed away, but his influence in the army is still good, especially in the Midwest and Northwest Military Regions, General Kou's reputation has a long history, in terms of seniority, the energy is still far above the Qiu family and the Jia family, and in the eighties of the last century, General Kou also served as the deputy director of the Central Advisory Committee with Qu Lao, one of the eight elders of governing the country!

Mu Tianyu hesitated, and added: "It seems that he has a little meaning for my aunt......"

Chen Mingyuan's heart jumped, and he twisted his sword eyebrows deeply. (To be continued) [This text is provided by the Sailing Update Group @Iceberg123] If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Genesis to vote for recommendations, monthly passes, your support is my biggest motivation. @豌豆荚吧@小乐鸡@神兽导师