Coming out of the small ancestral hall, it was noon in a blink of an eye, Zhang Youhua, Zhang Youneng is not an outsider, and Master Chang naturally has to take care of the meal, but the war is imminent, these two people are also like arrows, so they shirked the warm invitation of the Chang family father and son, and the housekeeper Chang Si sent it out from the side door, stepped on the high-headed horse that was full of food and drink, and whipped away.

There are no outsiders, this meal was moved from the living room to the old lady's bedside, two dexterous maids, supporting the old lady, one feeding, the other helping the translator, but also let Chang Zhenbang barely be able to communicate with the master, today the old lady is very happy, muttering non-stop, busy with the maid who helps the translator, a lot of muttering while eating She can't hear clearly. I was also worried about the maid who helped feed the food, and I didn't pay attention to this meal and fed the grandfather's horse coat and gown. In short, the master is in good spirits, and he is satisfied with Chang Zhenbang's behavior of honoring his ancestors, and thinks of the foreign affairs activities he has done at Chang Zhenbang's age.

When the old lady was chatting happily in the east and west, the housekeeper Chang Si quietly slipped to Master Chang's side and whispered a few words, and Master Chang seemed very happy. Hurriedly said to the master: "The daughter of the old Chen family has come to say hello, dad, do you want to take a look!" ”

The daughter of the old Chen family is Miss Chen Xiuli, who made a relationship with Chang Zhenbang at the beginning, but he still doesn't know about Chang Zhenbang's private withdrawal, it's not that he hasn't dealt with Master Chen these days, but people avoid talking about it. Master Chang has no way of knowing, even if the Chen family's people privately circulated the matter of withdrawing from relatives, they didn't let Master Chang take it seriously, after all, everyone in Chang Zhenbang's crazy name knew that this retreat had already happened.

Mrs. Chang muttered a few words happily, but before the maid could speak, he nodded fiercely, for fear that the father and son of the Chang family would not know what he meant. Chang Zhenbang had a stiff smile on his face, and said bitterly in his heart, everyone knows that paper can't hold the fire, but everyone hopes that the fire will come as late as possible, and finally it will catch fire when there is no fire.

Master Chang is not confused, but there are some things he knows how to forbear, which can be known from his performance in the small ancestral hall. How could the change in the expression on Chang Zhenbang's face be hidden from him, the so-called Zhizi Mo Ruo's father, he said coldly: "Zhenbang, you and Xiuli's family affair was set by me and your grandfather, when you were unsatisfactory a few years ago, the old Chen family would admit it even if they were not satisfied with you." Now that you are an official, rich and noble, but you can't forget your roots, I know that you have a woman outside, I don't care if you are outside the seventy-two concubines of the three palaces and six courtyards or the commander of the light pole, you have to recognize the family business of beauty, no matter how good a woman is, beauty is your big house, I only recognize beauty alone in combination with your grandfather! ”

The old lady next to him also nodded, squeaking and whining for a long time, it seemed that he also agreed with Master Chang's words, but Chang Zhenbang was sweating, nodding with a stiff smile on his face, and said very weakly: "How can that?" Dad, you're so careful! Others don't know about me, you don't know yet! ”

"I just know you're going to say that!" Master Chang said: "Zhizi Mo Ruo's father, you better forget about that Dongying woman for me completely!" I don't want you to still think about him in your heart, it's not good for you or for beauty! ”

When it comes to this Dongying woman, Chang Zhenbang can't help but feel a little melancholy, at the beginning, you and I were nong, and in the end, only those who believe in the alliance know that this is just a spring dream, and only those who can't forget will be hurt.

Syllable~!

There was a sudden sharp pain on the door of his head, Chang Zhenbang came back from his melancholy, handed over the chopsticks smashed on the door of his head respectfully, and said with a wry smile: "It hurts!" ”

Master Chang took the chopsticks and said coldly: "It's good to know the pain, I'm afraid I don't know the pain!" ”

After a while, Miss Chen Xiuli came under the guidance of Uncle Chang.

Today, she really lives up to the name of beauty, not to mention graceful and graceful, her appearance is moving, she wears it on her head, wears it on her body, holds it in her hand, and steps on it all exquisitely and coincidentally.

After Master Chang saw her, he was very happy, laughed and greeted her and said, "Why don't you say a word about the niece of the Chen family, I see that Uncle didn't prepare a copy here!" ”

Chen Xiuli smiled slightly, the people around her didn't feel stupid, she seemed to be used to this kind of posture, she didn't mind at all but was a little proud, these were a little unhappy in the eyes of Master Chang, but she held Master Chang's hand and said sweetly and lightly: "The university has just been on vacation, and my niece has just arrived in Wenxian County and has not returned home before coming home, you can't dislike your niece for being presumptuous!" ”

"How could it be! It's too late for Uncle to be happy! Master Chang said very happily, turned around to invite her into the master's room, Chen Xiuli hesitated, then smiled slightly, stepped into the door of the master, as soon as she entered the door, she gave Mrs. Chang a blessing, under the happy gaze of the master, slowly sat down next to Chang Zhenbang, and said: "Brother Zhenbang, it's been a long time." ”

Vote for me with a peach, repay it with Qiong Yao, Chen Xiuli is so kind and sensible, Chang Zhenbang is very grateful, helpless and weak-hearted, and always feels a little uncomfortable.

As soon as Chen Xiuli sat down, the housekeeper Uncle Chang asked people to clean up the leftovers on the table, and immediately reopened the table, the dishes were more delicate and light than the ones prepared just now, but the three grandchildren of the Chang family had eaten, and Chen Xiuli did not come to eat, a few people were happy to talk and laugh, but Chang Zhenbang, who was bitter and weak-hearted, always felt that there was something wrong in his heart, and after Chang Zhenbang was a little sleepy, Chang invited Chen Xiuli to the hall.

After the guest and host sat down, Master Chang smiled slightly and said, "How is my niece's homework today?" ”

Chen Xiuli said proudly: "The republic is republic, and the courses in the university are much more exciting, and my niece has won the first prize of Master Qi in the Western painting class!" ”

His future daughter-in-law suddenly appeared in the mouth of a Qi adult, it seems that Chen Xiuli still admires this Qi master very much, Chang Lao Chang's face looked a little uncomfortable, but he still asked with a smile: "That Qi master appreciates his niece so much, if Uncle has the opportunity, I should thank him well!" ”

"Lord Qi Xie, Yuan Qi!" Chen Xiuli's eyes lit up and said: "Don't look at the adults and martial arts, but I have a special eye for Western oil paintings, and I took a fancy to my niece's Western landscape oil painting when I went to the university for the first time, and I was full of praise, so that Mr. Smith gave my niece the first prize!" ”

"It's him!" Master Chang said lightly: "I still know this person, the famous squint-eyed dwarf, who has no backbone, knows that he flatters his boss, I don't know what official position he is now, and he is also called an adult by his niece!" ”

Chen Xiuli couldn't help but be a little unhappy when she saw that Master Chang was not cold to Qi Xieyuan at all, pouted, and said, "He is the commander of the 12th Brigade of the 6th Division of the Beiyang Army!" ”

Master Chang said: "Such a big official really scared my uncle, it is even bigger than Brother Zhenbang's official position!" ”

At this time, Chang Zhenbang had already changed out of the military uniform he was wearing, after all, it was generally believed that the military uniform was too murderous and not good for the elderly, children, or patients, so when he saw the grandfather, Chang Zhenbang had already changed into an ordinary long shirt. I couldn't tell what Chang Zhenbang's official position was from the long shirt at all, Chen Xiuli asked curiously: "As soon as I entered the village, I heard that you became an officer, but I don't know what official position Brother Zhenbang is!" ”

Chang Zhenbang said with a smile: "What is there to say, it's just an official with a sesame mung bean!" ”

"Do you want me to say good things to Lord Qi to my brother and give you a promotion!" Chen Xiuli said very seriously, when she entered the school last semester, Chang Zhenbang was still a straw cotton, how long has it been since she became an official, you must know that the officials in the world, whether they are military generals or civilian officials, are a radish and a pit, he has only entered the military at a young age, and he is just a platoon company commander!

Master Chang smiled and said, "What are you talking about at home!" Xiuli, if you really want to help your brother Zhenbang, you might as well marry him as soon as possible, and it will be better for me and your father. ”

As soon as these words came out, Chen Xiuli lowered her head with a flushed face, and only raised her head after a long time, and said very resolutely: "Uncle I'm sorry, I can't marry Brother Zhenbang!" ”

"What!" Master Chang was shocked, Chang Zhenbang finally breathed a sigh of relief, but he also pretended to be very surprised, and asked, "Why!" Sister Xiuli, you should always give me a reason! ”

"We're not suitable!" Chen Xiuli said categorically: "This time I came to my uncle's house first to find out this matter!" I hope Brother Zhenbang can get a good home as soon as possible! ”

"You...... You ......" Chang Lao's face was pale, so angry that he couldn't speak for a long time, he thought that the future daughter-in-law recognized the door, but now he is actually a divorce, this contrast is not small, but what makes him more uncomfortable is the fact that Chen Xiuli has withdrawn from his family, there are not a few blind marriages and dumb marriages in these years, even if there is dissatisfaction, the man divorces the woman, if the dignified old Chang family really makes the woman withdraw from the marriage, this face is not a little light.

"Does Master Chen know about this?" Master Chang endured it for a long time before swallowing the evil breath in his chest, and asked coldly.

Chen Xiuli said disapprenously: "My father doesn't know! ”

"You'd better ask your father!" Master Chang said honestly and unceremoniously: "This kind of thing is not something that your junior can do!" ”

Chen Xiuli smiled indifferently and said, "Uncle Chang said this a year ago, I believe it!" But now that you're saying that, I don't believe it at all! Now that the Republic of China is over, the emperor is long gone, and these old feudal ideas have long been outdated! Chang Lao Ye was so angry that he almost fell down with this sentence, Chang Zhenbang hurriedly helped him to the side, and said a few words softly in his ear, Chang Lao looked at Chang Zhenbang suspiciously, sighed, closed his eyes, he wanted to see how Chang Zhenbang gave him an explanation! .

"Brother Zhenbang, I'm sorry!" Seeing that Master Chang was so angry with himself, Chen Xiuli was also a little sad, even if she couldn't become a family, this was also an uncle and uncle who watched her grow up since she was a child, but thinking about it for her own happiness, she couldn't take care of it.

Chang Zhenbang said lightly: "It's okay! ”

Chen Xiuli saw that he was so breezy and light-hearted, and she didn't feel sorry for losing such a beautiful girl as herself, but this made her feel a little psychologically unbalanced, she sighed and said, "Brother Zhenbang, you are actually a good person!" Really, it's just that Xiu Liming doesn't have this blessing! Xiuli hopes that Brother Zhenbang can find a better woman than Xiuli! ”

Chang Zhenbang said lightly: "Marriage is determined, no one can help it, it seems that you and I just have no fate, and I also wish my sister to reap her own happiness!" ”

Chen Xiuli said: "Then thank you Brother Zhenbang, my little sister is grateful!" There are also many good-looking women among Xiaomei's classmates, why don't Xiaomei help Zhenbang's brother pull the red line! Perhaps in order to reduce the guilt and guilt in her heart, Chen Xiuli took the initiative to help Chang Zhenbang introduce the object.

Chang Zhenbang shook his head with a smile and said, "Sister Xiuli doesn't have to care about me, I Chang Zhenbang has no other skills, but there is no shortage of women around me!" ”

"My brother still thinks about that Dongying woman!" Chen Xiuli said with some jealousy, she was deeply hostile to this Dongying woman who only listened to her and didn't see her, Chang Zhenbang had never forgotten this person since she returned from Dongying, and there were even rumors that Chang Zhenbang's madness was because of this damn woman, and now she can finally get rid of Chang Zhenbang, but she found that her departure not only caused Chang Zhenbang to care at all, but could even be said to be an indifferent person in his eyes, how could she accept it? But at this moment, she had to admit that in Chang Zhenbang's battle, she Chen Xiuli lost to this Dongying woman.

Chang Zhenbang said sadly: "This situation can be recalled, but it was already lost at that time!" It's been so long, what are you still talking about her! ”

Chen Xiuli said: "Since my brother is reluctant to mention it, my sister won't talk about it!" Bye! Brother Zhenbang! I'll say sorry to my uncle. When I got back, I begged my father to come and make amends! Then he turned around and was about to leave.

"Wait!" Just as Chen Xiuli walked out of this hall, Chang Zhenbang took a few steps and chased after her.

Chen Xiuli couldn't help but smile in her heart when she saw him stop herself, sure enough, this man still couldn't resist his beauty, but so what? There are many men who pursue themselves, but Chang Zhenbang used to be the best choice, but unfortunately he is not good enough now! She turned around gracefully and said with a rose-like posture: "Brother Zhenbang, I can't bear you, but this is hellish love!" Ask what the world is like, only let people promise life and death! ”

Chang Zhenbang didn't pay attention to her stubble, but said lightly: "There is something I want to tell you, but I have been hesitant, and now that I have said it, I hope you don't blame me!" ”

Chen Xiuli said: "It's okay, Brother Zhenbang, no matter how you confess, I won't blame you!" After all, you and I are considered an unmarried couple. ”

"I hope Sister Xiuli doesn't blame me!"

"No blame! Xiuli will not blame Brother Zhenbang! ”

"Then I'll say it!"

"Brother Zhenbang, but it's okay to talk about it!"

Chang Zhenbang said lightly: "Sister Xiuli, you are a good person!" It's a pity that Zhenbang is not blessed! ”

"It's the little sister who is not blessed, but Brother Zhenbang is a talented student who returned from studying in Dongying!"

"Then I'll say it!"

"Say it, Brother Zhenbang, it's not your style!"

"A few months ago, I divorced you in front of Uncle Chen!"

"Ahh Chen Xiuli was shocked, she really couldn't accept this ending, although they broke off the marriage contract, but being divorced and Hugh are two different concepts. How can she swallow her breath this breath! With a shake of his body, Chang Zhenbang took the first step, stopped her in his arms, and said, "Sister Xiuli is not in good spirits, I'll ask Fourth Uncle Chang to send someone to send you back!" ”

"No need!" Xiuli leaned on Chang Zhenbang's arms and said, "The car that Lord Qi gave me is outside!" ”

Chang Zhenbang smiled, sent her out of the hall, and then knelt in front of Master Chang and told him about the resignation, after hearing this, Master Chang's face was gloomy, he sighed, and he didn't speak for a long time!

This book was first published in Reading Rim