Qiu Zeyuan and Tong Fengyi heard the rumor that Bai Qiaoxuan had arrived, so they came out of the conference hall to greet them. Bai Qiaoxuan saw the two people walking side by side from the second floor, one of them was wearing a Xuanqing Ink Flying Dragon pattern gown, with a slender figure, thick eyebrows like peaks, deep eyes, a high nose bridge, and a pipe in his mouth. The other person was dressed a little strangely, obviously the same age as the man, but he wore a black and white printed suit, and his round figure was even more funny. This man's eyebrows and eyes were obviously much gentler than the man's, and he disliked the pungent smoke from the people around him as he walked. Bai Qiaoxuan had already seen Tong Fengyi in the afternoon, thinking that the one who could walk with him must be Qiu Zeyuan, the overseer of Pudong, so he was busy with the salute of the juniors, and said: "Bai Qiaoxuan, the general manager of Baijiawan, has seen the overseer, and the overseer is fine. He turned to Tong Fengyi and saluted, "Hello, Chief Minister." ”

Qiu Zeyuan frowned a pair of thick eyebrows, Tong Fengyi smiled on the side, and said, "Qiao Xuan, tonight is a family banquet." It's not a general matter that we're going to see. ”

Bai Qiaoxuan immediately realized that he had made a mistake, and hurriedly changed his words: "Qiao Xuan has seen Uncle Qiu and Uncle Tong. ”

The rain dissipated between Qiu Zeyuan's eyebrows, "That's right, what the occasion is, what kind of identity, you don't have to be too restrained here." If you need anything, just tell your uncle, and I will help you if I can. ”

"Thank you, Uncle Qiu."

The people who had been scattered in the building saw that the guests and hosts had already arrived in the main hall on the first floor, and they stopped talking and gathered in the hall.

Qiu Zeyuan personally introduced Bai Qiaoxuan one by one:

Tong Pak Yi, Deputy Financial Secretary, Tong Fengyi's younger brother.

Qiu Lingjiong, deputy director of the Yejin Garrison Department, and the son of Qiu Zeyuan.

Qiu Linghe, Major of the Far Army, son of Qiu Zeyuan.

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Although Qiu Lingwei and Qiu Linghe are both Qiu Zeyuan's sons in name, these two are not Qiu Zeyuan's parents. They can stand on the edge of the center of power at the age of their early twenties, not only because they are born in the Qiu family, but also because Qiu Ze is far from having an heir. The old Overseer had seven daughters and one son. Qiu Zeyuan did not have a direct nephew, so he had to choose the heir of the Overseer from among his cousins' heirs, and the selected ones were successively inherited under Qiu Zeyuan's name.

Since the beginning of Pangu, in order to compete for power and position, there are many examples of father and son cannibalism and brothers frying each other. When he heard that Qiu Zeyuan was starting to think about cultivating a successor from among his cousins, more than a dozen of his cousins had different thoughts, whether it was someone who wanted his son to become the future overseer, or someone who knew how powerful it was and wanted to stay away from the center of power, they all suddenly disliked the other brothers.

In the fifteen years of open and secret fighting, some people took the initiative to leave Yejin, and even left Pudong; Someone colluded with foreign criminals, and after being exposed, they were beheaded all over the house; Some people fight against differences and do everything, which ultimately harms others and themselves; Someone won this war without gunpowder and continued to fight glamorously.

Qiu Linghui and Qiu Linghe are the only two remaining winners so far, and they have been able to survive among the many brothers, and their mental skills are on par. When they just heard that Qiu Zeyuan and Tong Fengyi had Bai Qiaoxuan take over as the director, they all had more thoughts about this future brother-in-law.

In terms of bloodline, only Qiu Yiyou is Qiu Zeyuan's daughter-in-law, so the weight of Qiu Yiyou's husband in Pudong can be imagined. Bai Qiaoxuan was entrusted with an important task when he first arrived in Yejin, which confirmed their ideas. Bai Qiaoxuan has become a force they must fight for.

Just as everyone was greeting, Tong Yuqing led her younger brother into the hall of the new building, and when she saw that all the elders had arrived, she couldn't help but feel a little ashamed.

Tong Fengyi saw that a pair of children had just arrived, and asked, "Yuqing, didn't you let you and Xiao Hao You arrive?" Why are you here now? ”

Bai Qiaoxuan followed everyone's eyes to look at the clock on the west side of the hall, they were nearly a quarter of an hour late, and just as they wanted to say something to relieve them, they heard a soft voice coming from the living room, "Brother Feng Yi, Yuqing, this child has always been the most polite, it must be that there is something in the department that has delayed, and besides, where are there so many rules for the family banquet, isn't it good that the children come?" ”

"Like, I don't know what you think! If you are angry with outsiders, what kind of anger is you angry at children? Another lady said.

Qiu Zeyuan couldn't help but look at Tong Fengyi sympathetically, Tong Fengyi couldn't help but say to his wife: "Which ear did you hear that I was angry with the children?" I just asked, how many sentences do you reply? These children are what you are used to. ”

Seeing that her parents were about to fight, Tong Yuqing hurriedly stepped forward to put out the fire, and whispered in her parents' ears: "My parents, there are outsiders here, what are the accounts, let's go home and settle them?" ”

Tong Fengyi and his wife glanced at each other and died down. He Yanjun turned to Qiu Daiyu and said, "Daiyu, the kitchen is almost ready, order someone to invite Yiyou to come out and have a banquet." ”

Everyone in the hall looked at Bai Qiaoxuan with a smile in their eyes. Bai Qiaoxuan was already a little apprehensive in his heart, and he was stared at by everyone, and his heart was even more unsettled, but he didn't dare to show half a flaw on his face, so he could only pretend to be thirsty and take a glass of juice from the waiter's hand to cover up.

"Qiao Xuan, accompany me to the living room to sit down." Qiu Zeyuan said. Everyone else stayed in the hall to chat with interest.

"Is your uncle recovering well?" Qiu Zeyuan asked after lighting another cigarette.

"Since my uncle was rescued by Miss Qiu, he has been under the care of the doctor and has been taken care of very well. But that day, he was cold, and his body was already weak, and it would take some time to recover. ”

"I'll send a few more Western doctors from Yejin to see your uncle's condition, and after consultation with Chinese and Western medicine, your uncle's illness will get better soon."

Bai Qiaoxuan was very pleased, "Uncle Qiu has bothered, I thank you for your kindness on behalf of my uncle." ”

At this time, Qiu Daiyi walked up to Qiu Zeyuan and whispered a few words in his ear. Qiu Zeyuan's face changed slightly, and he asked, "Youyou is really sick?" ”

Bai Qiaoxuan heard the news that Qiu Yiyou's body was sick, and the feeling of uneasiness came to his heart again. He couldn't tell where the uneasiness came from.

Qiu Zeyuan has always doted on this only daughter, and when he heard that she was uncomfortable, he naturally would not force her to go downstairs, so he could only be more enthusiastic about Bai Qiaoxuan, and asked him to forgive him.

Fortunately, the people present are all witty and agile masters. A banquet did not cause any waves due to the absence of the heroine.

At the dinner, Qiu Ze was far away at the main table, Qiu Daihuai, Tong Fengyi and his wife, and Tong Baiyi and his wife sat on his left hand side, and Bai Qiaoxuan, Tong Yuqing, Tong Yuhao, Qiu Lingji, and Qiu Linghe were on the right hand.

Others also took their seats.

Cold cuts, matsutake mushroom soup, herb beef, grilled cod in sauce, steamed jaji fish, creamy shrimp balls, stewed lion's head, assorted vegetarian flowers, mapo tofu, soft and thick millet cakes...... Eighteen main dishes, ten kinds of side dishes, fancy dim sum, refreshing melons and fruits, those who are familiar with this know that the specifications of tonight's banquet are second only to the regulations of the state banquet.

Although Bai Qiaoxuan didn't know the specific matters, he could also feel that his treatment was extraordinary, and his impetuous mood was a little calmer.

"Come, everyone raise a glass and welcome Qiao Xuan to the Overseer's Mansion." After the wine and food were served, Qiu Zeyuan said loudly.

Everyone got up and raised their glasses, greeted Bai Qiaoxuan and drank the wine in the cup.

"Thank you Uncle Qiu for your hospitality, thank you very much." Bai Qiaoxuan said and drank three glasses of wine in a row.

Qiu Zeyuan and Tong Fengyi were both present, Qiu Lingwei and Qiu Linghe didn't dare to be too public, everyone was fortunate to be able to enjoy a good meal......

After the meal, Qiu Zeyuan went back to his room and changed into a neat suit. The dance music started, and Qiu Zeyuan walked in front of He Yanjun, "Mrs. Tong, can you please do a dance?" He Yanjun was stunned at first, Zeyuan didn't like Western dance, he wouldn't invite people to dance at banquets in the past, but then he understood that he didn't mean it, this was giving Bai Qiaoxuan a step.

Qiu Zeyuan took the lead, Tong Fengyi invited his younger siblings, Tong Baiyi invited Qiu Daihuai, and Qiu Lingwei and Qiu Linghe also invited celebrities present. Seeing this, Bai Qiaoxuan and Tong Yuqing invariably set their eyes on each other......

A step is rhythmic, a dance step is light; One is like a jade tree, and the other is as soft as a willow; One is handsome, the other is beautiful. Although the two have not had a deep friendship since they met, they have cooperated tacitly again and again, which makes both of them feel close to each other. After the dance, the faint smile in the eyes of the two unconsciously extended to their lips......

"It's getting late today. I still have business to do, so enjoy yourself, young people. Qiu Zeyuan said: "Yuqing Yuhao, you accompany Qiao Xuan." Ling Linghe, if you want to continue to stay and play or go home, it's up to you. ”

"Hey, Lord Overseer, why did you forget me when you told them to eat and have fun?" Tong Feng Yitian pointed at himself shamelessly.

Qiu Zeyuan narrowed his eyes and stared at him for a while, "You...... Do you want to stay and play? Dream your dreams! Why don't you come upstairs with me? ”

Tong Fengyi lowered his head and "hummed", drooped his head and obediently followed Qiu Zeyuan upstairs into the study, leaving everyone laughing.

When all the elders in the hall dispersed, Qiu Lingwei and Qiu Linghe both pounced on Bai Qiaoxuan like wolves, Tong Yuqing saw the situation and hurriedly stepped forward to help Bai Qiaoxuan relieve the siege, and said with a smile: "Two good brothers, from tomorrow Bai Gongzi and I will take over the Financial Division." He doesn't know anything yet. You two are pouring him wine now, and he won't listen to what I tell him in a moment. I'll talk to him about the Financial Secretary tonight, and you can ask him out another day. ”

Qiu Lingwei and Qiu Linghe originally wanted to marry Tong Yuqing, so that this woman, who had the opportunity to influence the overall financial situation of Pudong in the future, could become his virtuous helper. The two usually try their best to please Tong Yuqing, but she always plays Tai Chi with them, and never responds positively to their kindness, let alone begging them to do anything. As soon as she opened her mouth today, neither of them wanted to slap her face, nodded again and again, and went home.

Bai Qiaoxuan quietly looked at the scene in front of him, thoughtfully, and suddenly caught a glimpse of a figure quietly approaching behind Tong Yuqing, and looked at it and put his mind at ease, suggesting that Tong Yuqing pay attention to behind him, Tong Yuqing said without thinking about it: "Tong Yuhao, I haven't settled today's account with you yet!" Don't be ignorant, hurry up and find your mother and Aunt Dai, and go to bed early! Otherwise, I'll go to my father right now and tell him about the good you did today!" ”

Tong Yuhao's "pride and ambition" was poured cold by a basin of cold water. muttered with a pout, "Brother Qiao Xuan, it's all you." ”

Bai Qiaoxuan couldn't help but be amused by Tong Yuxuan's innocence, Tong Yuqing grabbed one of Tong Yuxuan's ears and said, "You little conscienceless, if it weren't for your brother Qiao Xuan today, half of your life would have been gone, and you still have the face to blame people?!" ”

Bai Qiaoxuan saw Tong Yuhao's tragic situation and said with a smile: "That's it, Tong Yan Wuji, I don't blame him, let him go upstairs to rest." ”

Tong Yuqing let go of her hand when she heard this, and Tong Yuqing ran upstairs in a huff......