Chapter 280: Boating on the Lakeside
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As the saying goes, there is heaven above, there is Suzhou and Hangzhou below, and Qiantang is equally famous in ancient and modern times at home and abroad, relative to the geographical conditions, and Qiantang City has many similarities, with a long history, humanities, majestic scenery, giving birth to a unique charm of Wu culture.
Her beauty, elegant, like a classical beauty woman, quietly in the southeast of Jianghuai Province, with the reputation of 'Jiajiangnan' garden architecture, small bridges and flowing water around the city of Gusu, fascinating.
Since the reform and opening up, with the take-off of the coastal economy, it has gradually become one of the important sub-central cities in the north wing of the Yangtze River Delta Economic Circle, and is an important economic, industrial and commercial center and an important transportation hub in Jianghuai Province.
One day in early June, with a gentle breeze and a warm sky, Chen Mingyuan set foot in this ancient city in the south of the Yangtze River.
After Mu Jiayin sent out the invitation that day, he hung up the phone without much explanation, although Chen Mingyuan wondered, but the old lady of the Mu family invited herself to a banquet to celebrate her birthday, presumably it would not be because of a simple personal relationship, so she called home.
Sure enough, the old man Chen had already learned the news, and bluntly said that the two families had some friendship, and the old lady of the Mu family was too old, so she should have done some courtesy, but Chen Guoliang was busy with affairs, and throughout the family, the relationship between Chen Mingyuan and the Mu family was the closest, so it was decided that Chen Mingyuan would talk about it on behalf of the family.
Of course, I also hope to take this opportunity to resolve the previous mustard of the two families, and Chen Mingyuan, as a party, is naturally duty-bound.
It seems that the Mu family needs the energy of the Chen family in the Zhonghai Department, hoping to get the support of the supreme leader He Xiangdong through the relationship between the old man Chen, and at the same time, the Chen family also needs to use the deep-rooted status of the Mu family in the capital to win the recognition of the traditional family and achieve the goal of win-win cooperation.
As the core family of the two major political factions in Huaxia, this birthday banquet is undoubtedly an initial signal of cooperation, and this series of factors makes the significance of Chen Mingyuan's visit to the birthday is extraordinary.
Although it felt a little abrupt, the two families had put out their attitude of cooperation, and Chen Mingyuan couldn't refuse, and his original decision made Dong Zhenying and Mu Tianran unable to get off the stage, so it was not impossible to take this opportunity to come to the door to explain.
When his thoughts were wandering, a cold female voice came from the side: "You shouldn't be nervous, right?" β
Chen Mingyuan followed the sound, in the driver's seat, Ye Qingxue was driving the steering wheel with ease, her eyes were looking straight and her expression was clear, the sunlight was projected through the car window, reflecting her ice blue women's suit glowing brightly, and her graceful body curves were also outlined, faint willow moon eyebrows, quiet almond eyes, pretty Qiongyu nose, plump cherry mouth, pretty white and crystal cheeks without a trace of flaws, jet black hair on the head of a bun, showing capable and refreshing.
Ye Qingxue has a close relationship with the Mu family, in addition to her personal relationship with Mu Jiayin, as well as her achievements in helping Mu Dingyin gain a firm foothold in Lingnan Province, it is said that the old lady of the Mu family also appreciates this independent and resolute woman.
Since Qiantang and Suzhou are not far away, Chen Mingyuan simply came with her hitchhiker.
Seeing that he didn't respond, Ye Qingxue's cold face showed a little narrow smile, and teased: "It's really unusual, I always thought that you were not afraid of heaven and earth, and I thought that I didn't even frown when I refuted the Mu family's family affairs, but this time I just let you go for a glass of wine, and you can't give up, should you think that people want to take revenge on you?" β
Chen Mingyuan laughed.
Ye Qingxue really thought that he was worried about the embarrassment of the meeting, and said with relief: "Don't worry, it's been so long, those brothers and sisters-in-law of Jiayin are all sensible people, they don't have such a small belly, on a big day, if you come to the door to send your heart, they won't be difficult for you." β
After a pause, she said softly with a stiff face: "In addition, I will also help take care of the ......"
Chen Mingyuan smiled: "Then you will have to work." β
"Don't get me wrong, I just don't like to owe people favors." Ye Qingxue tried her best to pretend to be indifferent, and said, "In Wenhai, you also helped me." β
Chen Mingyuan knew that she was referring to her help to say hello to Liang Qiru, take care of Cai Jinhua's company, and asked, "Everything over there is fine, right?" β
Ye Qingxue nodded, her face slightly relaxed: "It's almost over, with Mayor Liang's face, those partners don't dare to mess around anymore, and my mother's body has recovered." β
After hesitating, she frowned and said, "But...... My dad still didn't change his mind, and he had to invest money to buy the original shares of Wengang Company, and I had no choice. β
Ye Wanshun was ready to move before, and now once the news of Wengang's listing is announced, he will naturally not change his original intention, seeing that he can't move the funds, he simply sold the tannery at a cheap price, and took all his savings to invest in the securities market.
"If he has to live this gambling addiction, let him play well enough." Chen Mingyuan said with a meaningful smile: "It's okay to say that if there is a change in the plan, he will lose some money at most, and he should pay the tuition fee for a long time." β
Ye Qingxue glared at him angrily, and complained: "You said it easily, when that person really has no money, my mother and Jianwen will also suffer!" β
"Don't worry, as long as you and your mother don't lend him money anymore." Chen Mingyuan handed her a relieved smile and said, "Judging from the current situation, even if he wants to play big, he can't play it." β
"What do you mean?"
"Don't leak it!"
Chen Mingyuan pretended to smile profoundly, causing Ye Qingxue to throw him a big look, "In short, I can assure you that your family will be safe, as for whether Wengang Company can be listed, everything is still unknown." β
Ye Qingxue's political sensitivity is not weak, hearing this, and then linking it to the current undercurrent of the provincial party committee, her chest jumped, guessing that Ning Lizhong was probably about to make a move!
"Wait a few more days, I'm sure everything will be clear soon."
Chen Mingyuan looked in the direction of Qiantang City, sighed leisurely, and when he went back, everything must have settled.
Along the way, the two chatted from time to time, and time flew by, and when the sun was rising, the car arrived in the territory of Sioux City.
Ye Qingxue did not go to the city, but turned to the suburbs, with the passage of the road, the surrounding population is becoming more and more scarce, to the most lull back, all around is green shade grass and lakes and flowing water, catkins are flying, a beautiful scenery of the south of the Yangtze River, particularly poetic and picturesque.
Seeing Chen Mingyuan enjoying the scenery with great interest, Ye Qingxue explained: "Not far away, in front of it is the Mu family's house, which has a history of hundreds of years from the late Qing Dynasty, it is said that Jiayin's great-grandfather was the governor of Liangjiang at the end of the Qing Dynasty. So a few years ago, I spent money to encircle dozens of acres of land around it, repaired and expanded it several times, and after returning to Sioux City to recuperate last year, I settled there. β
Chen Mingyuan listened silently, thinking of his old house, why hasn't he experienced a similar trajectory, maybe for many older generations, the meaning of the old house cannot be replaced by anything new.
Speaking of this, Ye Qingxue remembered something and reminded: "You have seen most of the people in the Mu family, this time, Jiayin's second brother will also be present, you had better be mentally prepared first." β
Mu Jiayin's second brother is naturally Mu Tianyu's father, Chen Mingyuan said curiously: "Could it be that the official authority of this Governor Mu is more prosperous than Ning Shuji." β
Ye Qingxue seemed to be speechless and stopped: "That's not what I said, Jia Yinyin's second brother is still quite kind, and his main thoughts are a little difficult to figure out, you are visiting on behalf of your family this time, it is best to be cautious in your words and deeds......"
Although she said vaguely, Chen Mingyuan knew that she was reminding herself not to accidentally provoke the jealousy of Mu Jiayin's second brother, so as not to teach the truth and suffer a loss in the cooperation between the two families in the future!
Although he has never been in contact with Mu Dingyin, as a 'person who has come over', Chen Mingyuan clearly knows that this banner figure of the Mu family will be among the highest power centers of the Huaxia Kingdom in the future, and I learned from different channels that Mu Dingyin's style is quite exquisite, and the relationship with the major factions has always been good.
Such a political tyrant, whether it is Tao Strategy or the city government, how can it be compared with ordinary magnates, I am afraid that Chen Guoliang is not a star and a half apart from others!
As if he was worried that his psychological burden would be too heavy, Ye Qingxue was relieved again: "But you are just a junior, and if you want to come to Governor Mu, you will not lower your own price and pay special attention to you." β
Chen Mingyuan was not too nervous, but a little surprised.
It stands to reason that Ye Qingxue was single-handedly supported by the Mu family, and she should be in the same breath as the Mu family, but she revealed the internal information of the Mu family to herself, no matter how you look at it, it seems that she is still on her side.
Ye Qingxue also noticed that she was acting too deliberately, coughed clearly, and tried her best to hide the embarrassment, but she still held back a sentence in her heart, and endured it for a long time, after all, she was worried that Chen Mingyuan would make a mistake, and said softly: "However, I think you should be most cautious, or consider how to face Jiayin's mother......"
Chen Mingyuan was puzzled for a while.
Ye Qingxue refused to reveal more, but muttered something like nothing: "It's been a long time and you've become a sperm......"
Soon after the end of this paragraph, a manor with an area of several hundred square meters appeared in front of him, and when he saw the 'Mu Family Garden' engraved on the plaque, he understood that this was where the Mu family was located, but the five-meter-high wall around it, as well as the lush trees next to the wall, completely blocked the view of the outside world.
The car arrived in front of the manor, Ye Qingxue didn't knock on the door, and waited for about a minute or two, and the half-fan-shaped copper door slowly opened, revealing the Yiyu of Mujiayuan.
Ye Qingxue obviously didn't come for the first time, and after driving the car in, she parked in an open space under a banyan tree.
Chen Mingyuan was about to open the door and get out of the car, when suddenly a shadow shrouded him, and when he looked up, he couldn't help but be stunned, a sturdy man stood quietly next to him, like a giant tower, with a cold face and cold eyes, even if the blue sky and the sun were falling, it made people shudder.
"Guardian Rong, long time no see."
Ye Qingxue opened the door and got out of the car and said hello familiarly.
Rong Weishi had an unwavering face, nodded lightly, and said lightly: "The three little sisters are all waiting in the front hall, please come with me." β
"I'm sorry for you."
Ye Qingxue thanked him, and when she saw the Rong Guards walking forward by herself, and while following behind with Chen Mingyuan, she explained in a low voice: "This is the captain of the guard of Mujiayuan, who has been on an errand in the Yanjing Military Region and the Central Central Security Bureau, and has also participated in the self-defense counterattack against Vietnam, and has made brilliant achievements, but he took the initiative to resign from the title of the Security Bureau five years ago and came to take care of the Mu family's home care home. β
Chen Mingyuan looked at the bear's back in surprise, Ye Qingxue still wanted to chew the root of her tongue again, but she was afraid of the extraordinary ear power of this Rong Guard, so she stopped talking.
Under the guidance of Rong Wei, the three of them shuttled through the winding manor, the pavilions and pavilions in the park, the mountain stone pool, the flowing water, the green bamboo, the environment is extremely elegant.
Walking here, listening to the birdsong in the treetops, facing the gentle evening breeze, Chen Mingyuan's mood is quiet and comfortable.
Before he had time to savor this beautiful wonderland, there was a sudden cry of surprise in front of him, and the next moment, Mu Tianyu, who had not been masked for a long time, pounced on him and gave Chen Mingyuan a bear hug, like a long-lost brother on both sides of the strait, grinning and saying: "Looking forward to the stars and the moon, I finally looked forward to you, how about it, do you always think about me?" β
Chen Mingyuan smiled bitterly, to be honest, since there was less Mu Tianyu noise in his life, his ears were still a lot quieter.
Mu Tianyu felt quite good about himself, put his arm on his shoulder and said: "Don't worry, after the unremitting struggle and efforts of Young Master Ben, the family has been loosened, as long as my grandmother's birthday banquet is over, I will be able to excuse myself, and I really think about the brothers in Qiantang." β
"Before the eight characters were skimmed, someone went crazy again, and grandma saw it, and I was unhappy to extend your grounding period, and I won't help you say good things anymore."
A melodious and clear voice came, under the eaves, Mu Jiayin walked out in a posture, the emerald light gauze long skirt, green silk hair holding a high bun, like clear water out of hibiscus, natural carving, with her beautiful and incoherent, non-powdered jade face, long and slender posture, and gently rippling skirt with the wind, indescribably graceful and soft, elegant like a fairy.
Mu Tianyu hurriedly reined in and said with a sneer: "It's not like I haven't seen the old brother for too long, and I can't help myself......
Mu Jiayin ignored him, looked at Chen Mingyuan and the two, and said with a smile: "It's been hard all the way, let's come and sit inside for a while." Then he turned and went into the lobby.
Immediately, Chen Mingyuan and Ye Qingxue entered the front hall, but they didn't see the old lady of the Mu family, but Mu Lunyin and Hou Nanshu, who met in Yanjing, were sitting at the head, and Mu Tianfeng, who was dressed in military uniform, was standing beside his parents.
"Don't be surprised that you are busy running the banquet and can't go out to greet you in person."
Mu Lunyin is still amiable, and her conversation and etiquette are not leaky, "My mother happened to be resting inside, I'm afraid I won't wake up for a while and a half, you guys are running all the way, and you are probably tired, so it's better to go to the guest room to wash and rest for a while, and when the meal starts, I'll let someone invite you." β
"Thank you, Director Mu."
Chen Mingyuan was polite, and gave Hou Nanshu another salute, compared to the last time he was unkind, this time Hou Nanshu was much kinder, and returned the salute with a smile.
"Uncle, I'll lead Mingyuan and Sister Ye over."
Mu Tianyu took the errand diligently and beckoned the two of them to go out, but not far after they walked out, Mu Jiayin followed, and said crisply: "Chen Mingyuan, you wait." β
Mu Tianyu and Ye Qingxue glanced at each other, knowing that the two of them had something to say, so they left first.
Mu Jiayin walked up to Chen Mingyuan, put her hands behind her back, and said with a smile: "I thought you wouldn't dare to come."
"How so?" Chen Mingyuan joked: "Anyone's face can not be sold, Sister Mu specially invited, and I still have to run with oil on the soles of my feet." β
"I don't know if the soles of your feet have been greased, but this mouth must have been smeared!"
Mu Jiayin stared at his mouth with apricot eyes, and immediately pursed his lips and smiled, his smile was touching, and he stretched out a smile like a frightening smile and said: "But the words are quite good, and my ears are comfortable to listen to." β
Chen Mingyuan smiled and asked, "How are you doing in the past six months?" β
"I'm just asking now, will it be too late?"
Mu Jiayin's face changed as soon as she said it, and she snorted coldly with a straight face: "What did you do before!" I have to wait for the meeting to be polite! β
Mu Jiayin looked at him fixedly for a long time, and after half a sound, he suddenly lowered his head slightly, and said softly: "I just want to ask you, what if...... I mean, if, if there is no political thing to think of coming to me...... Won't you call me? β
Chen Mingyuan was speechless again, his voice was very soft, but it was extremely clear in the quiet manor, and the words penetrated into his heart.
After waiting for a long time to respond, Mu Jiayin smiled, with disappointment in her tone: "Hmm...... Okay, you don't have to say it, I get it. β
"Wait!"
Chen Mingyuan gritted his teeth and said in a heartless manner: "I don't want to lie to you, I, I've thought about calling you, and I've thought about it more than once." But......" he smiled bitterly and said embarrassedly, "However, I always feel that it will be a little abrupt, and I don't know what to say." β
Mu Jiayin was stunned, her eyes flashed, but she smiled, and said with disgust: "Idiot! β
The gloom just now was swept away, she turned around and walked forward, her steps were much happier, she took two steps, stood under the lush green shadow, and said with a soft smile: "As long as you think about it, I am very happy." β