Chapter 328: Reunion after a long absence
"Chen Yuanyuan is here!"
With a shout from someone who didn't know it, almost all the people in the Tianwaitian Restaurant stretched their necks and opened their mouths as if they had been beaten with chicken blood, staring at the gate for fear of missing this opportunity to see the beauty.
Suddenly, a burst of music floated from outside the building, and the sound of the instrument was somewhat similar to that of the huqin, but it was not as high-pitched and agitated as the huqin, but extremely tactful and melodious, revealing an indescribable lingering grievance. The guests who came to participate in the "Qingfang Meeting" were mostly veterans of the flowers, who were accustomed to listening to the singing of the singers, but had never heard this kind of instrument played, and they were all stunned for a while.
Immediately afterwards, the warm and sweet, but slightly sad singing voice has sounded: "When is the bright moon, ask the wine to the sky..."
Although the lyrics are familiar to everyone "Water Tune Song Head", the tune is very novel. Everyone was in shock, and Chen Yuanyuan, a famous prostitute, was already holding a strange ukulele in his hand, and entered the building while singing.
The guests were thunderous with joy, of course, mainly because they were amazed by Chen Yuanyuan's national color and fragrance, but as for what she sang, they didn't care about listening to it. After singing a song, Chen Yuanyuan was blessed with a blessing to the guests, and everyone applauded like a tide, all of them were overjoyed, and they all felt that the blessing was coming for themselves.
Only one person not only did not applaud, but there was a slight sour look on his face, and tears came out of his eyes! He hurriedly took advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, lowered his head and quietly wiped it away, but he didn't dare to look at Chen Yuanyuan anymore.
This person is Zhu Youzhen, the king of Qin in disguise. He listened to Chen Yuanyuan's performance of the modern version of "I Wish People Were Long" that he taught her and Dong Xiaowan, how could he not evoke memories and touch the scene!
Yes, people have joys and sorrows, and the moon is cloudy and sunny, and this has been the case throughout the ages. No matter how beautiful the moonlight is, it is always fleeting; Even if they are peerless beauties like Dong Xiaowan and Chen Yuanyuan, don't they always have to grow old and fall into the dust?
Thinking of Li Chongyao again, Zhu Youzhen was even more sad, almost choking up and unable to help himself. Fortunately, the distinguished guests in the private room only cared about Chen Yuanyuan, and they had long thought that he was ugly, but no one paid attention to his gaffe.
Chen Yuanyuan, who finished the performance, immediately went upstairs, and all the guests felt unsatisfied. Although the organizers have arranged for other singers to continue to perform, how can their fame, posture and talent be compared with Chen Yuanyuan? Therefore, everyone lamented one after another, only hating that they did not have Qiao Beiyue's financial resources or Yang Sichang's talent, and they might never have the opportunity to win Chen Yuanyuan's favor in this life and this life.
After Chen Yuanyuan went upstairs, he was led straight to the private room where Zhu Youzhen was. She first worshiped Ding Qirui and Yang Sichang, and then said with a professional smile to Qiao Beiyue: "Fortunately, Qiao helped the master to break the fee, and my mother was willing to let me go, and Yuanyuan thanked me here!" ”
Qiao Beiyue hurriedly bowed and saluted: "Miss Chen is too polite. If it weren't for Yang Gongzi to invite you to Xi'an, Qiao would not have been able to hold this 'Qingfang Meeting' no matter how much money he spent. ”
Yang Sichang smiled slightly: "Gang Master Qiao is joking, in fact, Sichang and Yuanyuan girl only have a one-sided relationship. Miss Yuanyuan's trip to Xi'an has another reason, but outsiders have rumored that it was invited by Sichang, which is really a bit false. ”
Next, Qiao Beiyue introduced the guests to Chen Yuanyuan one by one. When Li Zhenyan, who pretended to be Han Zhen, was introduced, Chen Yuanyuan's eyes lit up, but he turned to a faint look and said, "Yuanyuan has seen Han Gongzi." ”
Just as he was about to turn to the next guest, Chen Yuanyuan suddenly found that there was a person standing behind Han Zhen, although his appearance was extremely ugly, he was looking at him with extremely sad eyes!
She couldn't help but be shocked by this look, and secretly thought that she had fallen into the dust since she was a teenager, and she had read countless people in the past few years. But no matter where he goes, all the eyes that are cast at him are lustful and obsessed, but there is no pity at all! Especially although this person is a strange face, the eyes seem familiar, and I can't help but look at him a few more times, and bow my head and say nothing.
That ugly ghost is Zhu Youzhen. He and Chen Yuanyuan had only seen each other for a few months, but he had already noticed that although she seemed more and more coquettish, there was not much clarity left in her eyes. Although he forced his face to smile, there was always some loneliness and misery between the eyebrows, thinking that he was torn between the so-called "merry and celebrity" every day, and he was physically and mentally exhausted. How can this situation not make people sad!
After a while, Chen Yuanyuan bowed to all the guests and sat down, located between Yang Sichang and Ding Qirui, and the banquet officially began. Chen Yuanyuan first raised his glass to the two tables of distinguished guests, and took a shallow sip of wine. Everyone drank it all, and no one wanted to show their timidity in front of the beauty.
Only Zhu Youzhen, because of his status as an entourage, let alone wine, didn't even have a seat, so he had to stand behind Li Zhenyan, bowing his head and not saying a word, for fear of being recognized by Chen Yuanyuan.
After three rounds of drinking, the atmosphere at the banquet gradually became warmer. And Qiao Beiyue, who paid to sponsor this event, was not qualified to sit at Chen Yuanyuan's table, and could only sit at the same table with Li Hu, Li Henian and other businessmen. He didn't care about it, but just diligently persuaded Li Zhenyan to drink.
Li Zhenyan stopped drinking, and said to Qiao Beiyue with a smile: "The 'Qingfang Meeting' held by Qiao Gang Master this time is really a big deal, and tonight the sages outside the sky are all here, and it is really a grand scene in Xi'an." But I don't know how can we Huanghai Merchant Gang He De be able to be invited by you? ”
Qiao Beiyue hurriedly smiled and said: "Don't hide it from Han Gongzi, this 'Qingfang Meeting' is to let the Xi'an fathers and elders see Miss Chen's beauty, and the other is to invite your help." Your gang has been gaining momentum in Xi'an recently, and Qiao and others are ashamed! ”
"How dare you, Qiao Gang Leader laughed!" Li Zhenyan said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Our Huanghai merchant gang is lonely, and we are newcomers, it is not easy to survive, how can we be compared with the three major merchant gangs of Jinzhong, Tiger Roar, and Yulin?" ”
Li Hu hurriedly took over the conversation and said: "Han Gongzi is quick to talk, and Li will not hide it." I waited for Han Gongzi to come this time, just to formally apologize to your gang and the Shaanxi merchant gang, and hope that the major merchant gangs will stop the business war and restore the previous coexistence situation.
Originally, the Ma gang leader of the Yulin Merchant Gang also wanted to participate, but because he acted rudely and offended your gang, he didn't dare to show his face. Since your gang leader is not here, Han Gongzi's speech is the same. As long as you say a word, we can donate the past suspicion and work together to stabilize the Xi'an market! ”
Before Li Zhenyan could answer, Ding Qirui, the prefect at the main table, also laughed and said: "Master Han, there is an old saying: the use of etiquette is precious. You who are in business are also the most harmonious and wealthy. The day before yesterday, several major business gangs fought viciously, and the prefect of this official saw it in his eyes and was anxious. The market is turbulent, not to mention the losses, but in the end it is the people who suffer! Now that Gang Leader Qiao and Gang Leader Li have made a gesture, as the saying goes, killing people is not too much, I think Han Gongzi will push the boat with the water and agree! ”
"This..."Li Zhenyan didn't expect Qiao Beiyue and others not only to suddenly make peace, but also to move the prefect out, and she didn't know how to answer for a while, so she had to secretly turn her attention to Zhu Youzhen!