Subtitle of this chapter: Eating is also a serious matter

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Saturday morning, July 2, 1921.

"Tuk, tuk, tuk."

Still in her pajamas and holding a copy of The Times in her hand, Yuan Yanqian personally opened the door to the guest room.

As soon as he came, he greeted with some surprise: "Brother Tong, why are you here?" It's still so early? Come on in! ”

As he spoke, he led Chen Xiying, who had an ugly face, into the big balcony, where there was a dining table, and Miss Moman, who had an equally ugly face, sat at the table.

And there were three breakfasts on the table, one of which had not been touched.

As soon as Chen Xiying saw this breakfast that had not been touched, her face became even more ugly.

Our Master Yuan had a little misunderstanding when he saw his face, and said enthusiastically: "Brother Tong, you haven't eaten breakfast yet, have you?" Aisi, go and call an English breakfast again......"

English breakfast is the opposite of Continental breakfast. The English breakfast is richer than the continental breakfast, with more meat and eggs.

In fact, English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia eat this breakfast. However, in the United States, it is called American breakfast.

Continental breakfasts are included with regular room service.

"Humph!" His female secretary snorted coldly, but she still ripped off her napkin and walked to the phone.

"Hehehe...... Yuan Yanqian scratched her head a little embarrassed and explained, "Brother Tong, I'm sorry. Well, there are a few days a month when you are in a bad mood. ”

Chen Xiying didn't answer this conversation, but pointed to the untouched breakfast and asked coldly, "Brother Hongji, do you still have guests?" ”

Our Master Yuan said in his heart, this guy is really a little rude, does Lao Tzu have any guests who have anything to do with you?

"yes, I'm sure you know this guest." He also said firmly, "She's ......."

"Morning, tired."

At this moment, a woman's greeting voice sounded behind them, "Chen, good morning." You're here too? ”

The two looked back and it turned out to be Ms. Catherine Mansfield.

I saw that she was also wearing a silk pajamas, looking lazy but refreshed, looking particularly delicate and moving.

Manshufeier limped forward, kissed our Master Yuan as if no one was around, and then said happily, "Great, breakfast is here, I'm hungry." ”

As for why she looked lazy, why she was refreshed, why she was so charming, why she was limping, why she was hungry, the reason was...... You know, Yuan Yanqian has 16 points of constitution, 13 points of strength and 13 points of agility.

Our Master Yuan realized that the original strength and agility were high, but it was actually not a bad thing. (Author's note: I'm sorry, but the diplomatic relationship between Seris and New Zealand is not at all because of the blowing, so I won't write about it.) ）

Seeing that his "guest" turned out to be Manshufeier, the expression on Chen Xiying's face immediately relaxed.

Yuan Yanqian pointed to the empty seat and asked angrily, "Okay, Brother Tong, please sit down." What the hell is it about me who came to my brother so early? ”

"Brother Hongji, it's like this......" Chen Xiying glanced at Manshufei'er, who was concentrating on breakfast, and said with some embarrassment, "Last night, Sen ran to me, not only cried bitterly, but also got drunk, so ......"

"Hahaha...... I understand! ”

Master Yuan, who suddenly came to his senses, said with a smile: "So you think my guest is...... Don't worry, brother, I asked my driver to take her home safely. ”

He said in a teasing tone: "Uncle Tong, I, Yuan someone, am not Xu someone, and I can't do anything to deceive my little sister." ”

Chen Xiying thought to herself, you Yuan is even more than Xu someone, you don't deceive the little sister, you only hook up with the big sister, and you can get started so quickly.

He smiled bitterly and said, "I see, but he ...... it."

"Hehehe......" Yuan Yanqian sneered, took a sip of coffee and said, "He is asking for hardship, and he doesn't want to think about it, brother, am I that kind of person?" ”

He sighed and said, "Brother, go back and tell Aki Sen that it's time for him to grow up." ”

"My generation stayed abroad in order to build a prosperous, strong, free, democratic and equal New China, don't always indulge in the gentle countryside and waste your studies, this is disloyal."

"The official wife is by his side, and he hooks up with a friend's daughter, and he actually suspects that his good friend is prying his horse, which is unjust."

"If you want to divorce, you have to go through the consent of both parents in a dignified manner, and such a sneaky thing is called unfilial piety."

"It's shameful to cry and cry and drink to drown your sorrows when you encounter a little setback, and you don't look like a man at all."

Yuan Yan cocked his thumb and pointed to himself: "Such a disloyal, unrighteous, unfilial and shameless person, how can I be a good friend of Yuan Yuan?" ”

His words made Chen Xiying speechless, so he had to promise to say yes.

When breakfast was served, Chen Xiying hastily ate a few bites and left.

And our Master Yuan also changed his clothes, said goodbye to Manshufeier and his female secretary, carried a few gifts, and rushed to the legation of the Republic of China in London with his chauffeur and cook.

Of course, he was going to visit relatives.

"Gradually, after Washington's farewell, you have become a famous writer at home and abroad, which is really gratifying, gratifying."

"Shaochuan, it's just a fluke, it's just a fluke. I only wrote a few books, and I happened to be loved by Mr. Einstein, and I happened to be famous. Well, this is the "Theory of Relativity" signed by Mr. Einstein, and I am borrowing flowers to offer Buddha, not a tribute. ”

It is said that the relationship between Yuan Yanqian and Gu Weijun is now a little embarrassing, speaking of which, the former is still the elder of the latter, but the latter is a little older than the former regardless of social status or age, so they don't call each other brothers and sisters directly.

Similarly, he had no choice but to call Gu Weijun's wife......

"Huilan, I really want to thank you."

He took a large gift box from Xiaokang's hand and said: "There is nothing for a poor person like me to give away, talk about your heart, don't dislike it." ”

In fact, he gave him a beaver fur coat of the highest quality, worth two hundred dollars. However, for Huang Huilan, it can really only be said to be "talking about feelings".

"Hong Yan, you are so poor, then I have to accept it."

"This is ......" After seeing the couple, Master Yuan looked at the middle-aged woman beside them who was still charming, and said politely, "Eldest sister." ”

This daughter is naturally Huang Huilan's mother, Gu Weijun's mother-in-law, Wei Mingzhu's eldest sister, and now Yuan Yanqi's eldest sister-in-law.

The so-called eldest brother is like a father, and the eldest sister is like a mother.

His eldest sister-in-law is also half a mother-in-law, so naturally the more she looks at our Master Yuan, the happier she becomes, and she nodded and said: "I have long heard that you are a talent, and when you see it today, you really live up to your reputation, and we are really a natural pair with our pearl." ”

Yuan Yanqian immediately thanked him: "Where is it." It is a blessing for Yuan to marry my sister. ”

He took a brocade box from Sister Lian's hand and said: "A few days ago, I happened to see a statue of Buddha in the Ming Dynasty in Chinatown, New York. ”

"Hongji, you're too polite."

"It should be, it should be."

The four of them exchanged pleasantries for a while and then entered the restaurant. Sure enough, it was a big family, and there was nothing to say about the dishes on this table, and there were self-combing girls standing by the wall, all of whom were serving them to eat.

Our Master Yuan glanced at Gu Weijun and thought, it is said that marriage changes fate, and this old Gu Zhen also confirmed this sentence.

The first time I got married, I jumped into the dragon gate and got the opportunity to study abroad.

The second marriage was a good wind to send Qingyun and became the quick son-in-law of the prime minister at that time.

The third marriage was ...... Well, it seems to be the same as himself, which can be regarded as both wealth and sex.

Sure enough, it's better to marry well than to do a good job...... That's a good marriage.

Fortunately, Lao Tzu's ex-fiancée Xiang Xiaoyu died, otherwise there would be no such good thing now. The three major happy events in life, being promoted to become rich and dying of his wife. The ancients did not deceive me.

In short, everyone was polite and finished the meal in harmony.

When it was time to serve dessert at the end, Gu Weijun seemed to ask casually: "Hong Yan, when are you going to leave for Nanyang?" ”

Yuan Yanqian silently calculated in her heart and said, "I still have to go to the Netherlands." It should be August, and I can leave as soon as early August. But if it's unfortunate, it's September......"

If it weren't a little more "coincidental", Lao Tzu might have to sit in the UK for a few years.

Huang Huilan frowned and said, "Hong Yan, don't you think it's a little late." Aunt Mingzhu is waiting for you in Semarang. ”

Master Yuan sighed and said, "Huilan, I can't help myself, I have other important things." ”

Wei Mingniang also said a little disappreciatively: "Hong Yan, what is more important than your marriage?" ”

"Eldest sister, it's such a ......"

Gu Weijun nodded after hearing this and said, "It turns out that the Japanese crown prince wants to see you, and you also want to go to the German emperor to express your gratitude." These are two important things that cannot be denied. ”

Speaking of this, he once again moved the idea of recruiting Yuan Yanqian into the diplomatic circles. His uncle-in-law not only traveled extensively in the United States, but also became a guest of honor in the White House, and now he has established relations with Japan and Germany. This is a born diplomat.

He couldn't help but ask, "Hong Yan, what are your plans after returning to China?" ”

Yuan Yanqian said calmly: "Oh, I guess Shaochuan has also heard of Chinese public schools. The university's provost, Zhang Jun Dongsun, hired me to be a professor in the Department of Economics, and I agreed. ”

"Liang Rengong's Chinese public school, I have indeed heard of it." Gu Weijun asked, "Hong Yan, do you want to enter our diplomatic circles?" ”

Our Master Yuan Zhengse said, "Thank you Shaochuan for your kindness. However, I have been away from home for many years, and this time I will go back to do my filial piety. Let's talk about this matter in a few years. By the way, I have one thing I want to get rid of Shaochuan......"

He was a little embarrassed and said: "Uncle Luo Shi in New York did me a favor and sent some of my luggage to London as diplomatic mail, and asked Shaochuan to be accommodating when the time comes." ”

"What ...... this?"

Gu Weijun has been a diplomat for so many years, so he naturally understands what he means. According to international practice, diplomatic mail is not only tax-free but also exempt from inspection, so it is still the most suitable to carry some contraband.

He snorted and pretended to be joking and asked, "Hong Chuan, there won't be any contraband in your luggage, right?" ”

"How so?!" Yuan Yan's eyes widened, and she said very innocently, "It's just some stationery......

For example, the Chicago typewriter, as soon as you hear the name, you know that it is stationery.

"Some toys ......"

For example, mortars are used to set off fireworks.

"Some medicines ......"

For example, trinitrotoluene (TNT), which is definitely a drug.

How can you make big news without stationery, toys and medicines?

Yuan Yanqian doesn't have any strong connections in the UK, and even if she can get it, she will have a big hemorrhage, so it is better to buy it in the United States and then ship it into the UK by diplomatic mail.

This is the real purpose of his visit to relatives this time!

Just when Gu Weijun hesitated, Huang Huilan opened her mouth to persuade: "Shaochuan, since you are a relative, you can help, Hong is a person who knows the severity." ”

Master Yuan, who "knows the severity", glanced at her gratefully, and said in his heart that if you say this to your aunt and niece, your evening scene will not be as bleak as it was on the original timeline.

Gu and Huang divorced in 1956. Lao Gu is a new love, and he is very fond of his last wife, and he is full of praise for her all year round.

And this time coincided with the fall of the Huang family. Many properties in Huang Huilan's name were confiscated by the Indonesian government, and she ended up living in seclusion in New York, living on the interest of her inheritance in the bank.

So the name of her autobiography is "There is no banquet in the world that will not be dissolved".

"Okay." Gu Weijun finally nodded and said, "I'll take care of it." ”

Of course, he didn't know that this "taking care of it" would cause him endless trouble.

However, what is this about our Master Yuan, at this time, there is a difference between who will be the minister to the United States, the minister to the United Kingdom, and the minister to X?

After they gossiped for a while, Yuan Yanqian took his leave, because he had another dinner.

This time, the destination was the Imperial Japanese Legation in London...... A Japanese-style restaurant nearby.

"Nomura-kun, Yamamoto-kun, we meet again. And Inoue-kun, long time no see, I miss you so much. ”

"Haiguo Nan'er Sanlian" also replied: "Yuan Jun, we are also very happy to meet you in London...... Please! ”

"Please!"

The meal was eaten from late evening to late at night, and when it was over, Yuan Yanqian stumbled into a rental carriage with the support of Xiaokang.

"Sa, Sa, Sa, Sa, Sa, ...... Nara"

He drunkenly waved his hand to the Japanese Navy's Osa, Nakasa, and Shaosa, who were also drunk. And after the car drove a certain distance, he was already drunk and completely gone, and he instructed very soberly:

"Xiaokang, send a telegram to the big dragon tomorrow and ask when someone will arrive. The target is to arrive in London in mid-July, and these people need to come over and step on the spot as soon as possible. ”

"Second master, I understand."

"Xiaokang, you ask the local Hongmen brothers to arrange a secret place to settle them."

"Second master, I remember."

"Xiaokang, when the people arrive, you will personally go to Southampton to pick them up and bring them to London, and don't forget that diplomatic mail."

"Second master, I know."

"Xiaokang, after this operation, Hongmen and you and I will definitely go down in history!"

"Second master, that's for sure!"

"I patronized the three sabbi wine just now, but I didn't eat anything. Well-off, let the coachman help us find a place to have supper. ”

"Second, second master, okay, okay."