Surabaya City, March 30 of the 19th year of Guangxu.

In the local area of Nanyang, the Hakka habit of passing the New Year is still retained. On these two days every month, the whole family gathers together and has a serious meal. And this is also the only two days off for hard-working Chinese people every month. It's hard for them to imagine how foreigners have to rest so much every month.

After that catastrophe, the Chinese who survived the catastrophe. No matter how hard it is, come together. Celebrate, after all, after experiencing so much, it is the greatest blessing to be together peacefully. Of course, the incense case behind each dining table, in addition to all kinds of gods and Buddhas, is also indispensable to Xu Yifan Xu's immortal tablet.

On this day, Xu Yifan also received an invitation post. Sprinkled flowers and bronzed incense. It's so formal that it can't be more formal.

The sticker was sent by the Li family of Yumutang in Surabaya, and it was also written very simply.

"Respectfully, I respectfully invite Lord Xu to come over and talk sincerely. The people of Nanyang, if there is a matter of opening a clan meeting, they want to invite the adults to come to the training and consolation. All kinds of matters, in advance, the book is not full, and the house is far away. ”

When he received this post at that time, Xu Yifan's reaction was ecstasy!

Finally waited for Lao Tzu to wait for such a Nanyang clan conference! Among the Nanyang Chinese, the clan power is the strongest. The Nanyang Clan Conference has always been held irregularly. This kind of cohesion and resource scheduling ability is unimaginable to ordinary people. In his time, in the sixties of the twentieth century, it was the Nanyang clan meeting, and several patriarchs met to discuss. casually scraped together seven or eight billion dollars and opened an Asian bank. This is just one example. It wasn't until after the 60s, as the U.S. power penetrated deep into Southeast Asia, that the seven electors of the U.S. suppressed Zhuwang Longtang. At Nanyang Chung Cheng Secondary School in Singapore, after forcibly arresting a number of people at the last Nanyang clan meeting. This condenser of the power of the Nanyang Chinese has completely disappeared.

When he came to Nanyang, he always hoped that the best result would be to move two or three families in Nanyang. Unexpectedly, what I was waiting for was the Nanyang Clan Conference!

However, why did the Li family invite him to such a family banquet?

At that time, Xu Yifan scratched his head for a while, and then threw it over, not wanting to. It's a bit of a rush to ecstasy.

If the Nanyang forces can really combine to support themselves, then in the future, the huge resources of the Nanyang will always have a subordinate to contact and assist in the management, and their own forces are frighteningly thin. Who is going to coordinate and manage this?

Tang Shaoyi can't do it, he can be in charge of the future foreign affairs of the country, and put his eggs in one basket. In the end, there are only chickens and eggs, and too much power is not the way to control his subordinates. Chu Wanli and Li Yunzong are even more successful, they still have to build an army in the future, these are all heavy generals. There are not enough military talents, there are not many. So who else cares? It can't be Chen Luoshi and Du Juan'er, right?

Lord Xu fell into the trouble of happiness throughout. Even the two concubines competed for favor, which made their recent surname depressed, and they were thrown out of the clouds.

In any case, the trip to the South Seas is coming to an end...... Along the way, although every step is terrifying. But the peaks and loops have turned. Looking at the future, maybe the hidden dragon will leap out of the abyss!

Xu Yifan put down the post in his hand and walked to the balcony of his bedroom. The mind became empty in an instant. Just looking at the shimmering shadows of the sea in the distance in the moonlight.

The sea breeze blows and refreshes your senses.

Even...... And a little satisfied.

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"My lord, the Li family has arrived."

Xu Yifan, who was in the carriage, listened to Chu Wanli's voice outside the car, and he smiled faintly when he didn't know what he was thinking. It was his own crown hat and looked out of the car window.

It is the third time that I have come to Li's house in Surabaya. Once it broke up unhappily, and once it was terrifying. But this time, it was the most lively.

The archway at the door of Li's house is already a loess cushion, sprinkling water and burning incense. A large crowd of people dressed in rags, crowded there with anticipation. There was also a salute in a red tasseled hat, standing at the front of the crowd. Everyone had a look of eagerness on their faces, if it weren't for the patriarchs of all ethnic groups at the front of the crowd, they would have been out of order a long time ago.

Seeing his car coming, there was a buzz in the crowd, and they all looked a little crazy. Those who didn't dare to squeeze in front of them ran to the rice fields on the side of the road. I don't care if my new clothes get muddy and wet. At that time, there was no habit of slapping in welcome, just solemnly in the muddy water.

The salute officer shouted, and the dozen or so old men at the front of the crowd bowed down. Everyone wore the official uniform of the Qing Dynasty. It seems that they are all donated, and the smallest one is also a bright blue top. The front is naturally Li Yuanfu, and the old man's strict old face today is also squeezing out a smile. It is also the most upright.

Crackling, tens of thousands of firecrackers rang out, and the two lions also danced with their heads and tails in the sound of gongs, drums and firecrackers. When Xu Yifan's car arrived under the archway, the two lions had already wrenched and bitten their tails. A lion plucked the green and jumped with joy. Just waited for Xu Yifan to get out of the car.

In anticipation, I saw Xu Yifan walking down with a smile. Standing on top of the wheel, he smiled and looked around. Then he didn't want Chu Wanli and Zhang Yu who was driving the car to help him, so he jumped off with his hands and feet, and threw the fake braid that shook to his chest backwards in a very chic manner. In the crowd of black oppression, there was another sound of praise.

Xu Yifan made up for himself in his heart.

This Lord Xu is so fucking handsome!

He stood firm, and the lion with the green had already rushed over and offered the green, and then the lion spat out a vertical banner of mud and gold from his mouth. The four big characters on it: "Ten thousand Buddhas!" ”

The sound of firecrackers became louder and faster, and the surrounding mountains shouted like a tsunami-like greeting of Lord Xu. Xu Yifan just smiled with six white teeth and returned the salute. But I also have some doubts in my heart, isn't this a family banquet, why are there so many people in the Li family? According to the information he knew, many of the old men and patriarchs who greeted him here had rushed over from other parts of the South Seas!

What is the idea of this Li family?

Li Yuanfu had already greeted him with a smile: "Lord Xu, come here, it's shining!" Here are all Nanyang clansmen, all of whom are the people of our mother country. Today, they all came to pay homage to Lord Xu's demeanor, and many patriarchs stayed in the contempt. Just waiting for the Nanyang clan meeting in a few days. Today, Lord Xu's figure has appeared, which is already a great comfort to my Nanyang clansmen. But let's just introduce it first, today I said, the little old man is disrespectful, there is Lord Zhan Xu first, please set up a family banquet. Wangda said that on behalf of the people of Java, he first thanked Lord Xu for helping the people in danger and saving the hungry and drowning, and Wangxiao said that he thanked Lord Xu for saving the life of his little granddaughter in the chaos when he was in a bloody crisis. That's why there is such a family banquet name, here, I would like to thank Lord Xu for appreciating the light. ”

The old men of the other clans below exchanged glances, some of them had deep meaning, and some of them were pure gossip smiles. Xu Yifan's smile froze for a moment. I heard Chu Wanli hiding behind him and smiling secretly. The appearance of that beautiful mixed-race girl suddenly appeared in my mind.

What does Li Yuanfu mean by just mentioning her? A few thoughts turned in my mind, and only one thing could be confirmed. Li Yuanfu, a competitive old man all his life, set up this battle just to declare that his relationship with the Li family is not ordinary.

At the moment, he just smiled, and could only wait and see. Originally, I just wanted to easily do a show of style, but I dispelled it, and quietly raised my spirit. Just listening to Li Yuanfu's appearance as a master, he introduced the patriarchs from all over the world.

Sure enough, the big Chinese families from all over Nanyang have almost gathered in Surabaya. The crown is gathered, and the South Seas are prosperous for a while.

After introducing so many people, the sky was getting a little late, and without Li Yuanfu's greeting, a gas horse lamp had already burned from the archway to the frightening courtyard of the Li family. From near to far, it gradually brightens. A piece of stars, this family weather, after such a catastrophe, has not been wiped out a little!

The flow of people followed Xu Yifan forward, and the Chinese children who gathered from all over Nanyang followed behind their elders. didn't dare to rush to Xu Yifan's side, so he rushed towards the attaché that Xu Yifan was carrying. Chu Wanli's body is full of hands, and people want to touch it as an honor in their lives. It's not a long way, but it's been a long time. It wasn't until the entrance of the inner courtyard of the Li family that the people of the brigade gradually dispersed. Only a dozen patriarchs followed, and they also smiled goodbye to Li Yuanfu. The status and status of Li Yuanfu can compete a little, and they are still joking.

"Brother Li, this time it's a good family!"

"It's a pity, it's a pity, why don't we have such a good granddaughter!"

Xu Yifan took the spirit, and under the diligent leadership of Li Yuanfu, he went straight into the flower hall. Around the flower hall, there are all local exotic flowers and plants in Nanyang, and the dark fragrance floats under the dim lights. The shadow of the moon fell through the gaps in the trees and shone on the ground like a rippling layer of water.

The flower hall is a small and exquisite building with a mixture of white and Western styles, and a group of dressed maids have long been bowing down in front of the door. The eyes are all rich and magnificent. Plus the moonlight lights are intoxicating. It's already refreshing.

As soon as the curtain of the flower hall was lifted, I saw a figure of Ping Ting walking out from the inside. The complexion is more beautiful than the moonlight, and the perfectly developed body wears a plain dress, under the moonlight, the ups and downs of the girl's body show high and low shadows, which makes people feel that whether it is convex or concave, it is so thrilling. The mixed-race girl looked at Xu Yifan and just smiled lightly. A small dimple next to the corner of his mouth is revealed. Maybe it was because of the injury, her face was still a little pale. Towards Xu Yifan, he made a blunt Chinese-style squatting etiquette: "Lord Xu......"

Stunning, absolutely stunning! I don't know why, Xu Yifan came up with that poem that was very pretending to be b.

"The most is the gentleness of the bowed head, like the shyness of a water lotus flower that is not better than the cool breeze......"

But in the girl's aqua blue eyes, how can you look at it and feel a trace of anger hidden?

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The Li family's family banquet this time, the population is very simple. Li Daren, the son of the Li family, has disappeared, only Li Daxiong's father and daughter, Li Yuanfu, and Xu Yifan. Chu Wanli followed in with a dead beggar and stood behind Xu Yifan with the appearance of a loyal guard. I don't squint, I don't know what kind of show I want to watch.

As soon as they sat down and exchanged two words of greeting, Li Yuanfu and Li Daxiong, father and son, glanced at each other. They all raised their wine glasses: "Lord Xu, this is a family banquet, so please take off some of it...... This first cup is to thank Lord Xu for saving me 100,000 Chinese people in Surabaya! ”

The first glass of wine was toasted with righteousness and strictness, Xu Yifan smiled faintly and raised his glass. There's nothing polite about this. was able to do such an earth-shattering thing, saved 100,000 Chinese, and survived safely. In the entire Qing Dynasty, he Xu Yifan is alone!

Seeing Xu Yifan doing a good job, Li Yuanfu smiled and raised his glass again. I don't know if this old man has taken any medicine today, but he always smiles like a flower. I'm not afraid of being tired and panicking.

"This second cup is in the family banquet, thank Lord Xu for saving our Li family's hundreds of mouths. Although Lord Xu is not all for our Li family, this kindness is too deep. This glass of wine is also a slight tribute. Our Li family is not ignorant of gratitude, so Lord Xu naturally understands. Please! ”

It's just holding back the money in your pockets. Xu Yifan still smiled reservedly, and briskly dried the second cup. He drank very narrowly, and he was also a big person when he drank a bottle of beer. I drank two glasses on an empty stomach, and it was extremely mellow rice wine, and I felt a little dizzy at that time.

The three big men were drinking there, and Li Xuan just sat there quietly. looks like an elegant and reserved lady. Biting his lip, his eyes rolling around, not knowing what he was thinking.

After two cups, Li Yuanfu and Li Daxiong glanced at each other again. It was Li Yuanfu who spoke: "Lord Xu, this third glass of wine is grateful to one person." Ah Xuan is the precious granddaughter of the Li family, and this time in the difficulty, it was Lord Xu who took her out with his own hands. This saved her life. Ah Xuan has been thinking about the benefits of Lord Xu, and this time he must give Lord Xu a drink, and hope that Lord Xu will appreciate his face. ”

Xu Yifan was stunned and turned his gaze to Li Xuan. Seeing that Li Xuan was still sitting there without moving, Li Daxiong's face changed, and he didn't know if he kicked Li Xuan at the bottom.

Xu Yifan smiled faintly and nodded slightly at Li Xuan. Could it be that the Li family is fighting this idea? Could it be that the Li family still has the ambition to unify the Nanyang family? If that's the case, then I'll have to look down on them. Li Yuanfu was originally a stubborn old man, and he has been on the wind all his life. Although he and Li Daxiong only talked a few words to the left. This dark and thin middle-aged man also has some ambitions in his heart.

I'm not afraid that they are not ambitious, but I'm afraid that they are really squires who just want to live in peace!

If it's really a beauty trick, then it's okay to push the boat with the flow. Anyway, forming a stable alliance with the Nanyang family can only benefit oneself and not harm it.

Come on, baby!

Li Xuan also smiled lightly, picked up the wine glass and stood up. actually bypassed the table and walked to Xu Yifan's side. Li Yuanfu nodded secretly, looking satisfied.

Xu Yifan also stretched out his hand to the wine glass, when the atmosphere was harmonious. I heard Li Xuan say softly: "Lord Xu, do you have a ...... at home?" That little concubine? ”

Yes, there are still two people in the family who are jealous. Xu Yifan's hand froze there, and he almost sighed. As soon as his thoughts turned, he looked at Li Xuan's face. The girl's blue eyes were looking at him seriously. Ripples swirled around his face.

Li Yuanfu and Li Daxiong's faces changed, and they didn't wait for the two of them to speak. Xu Yifan smiled: "Yes, now the two." ”

Li Xuan bit his lip: "Lord Xu, I am very grateful to you." But this time the meal was so weird, and my grandfather and father wanted to sell me. At home, I never had any status. At the end of the year, there is no place for me. Maybe it's because of the bloodline...... But now, I have become his old man's most precious granddaughter. My father, who was originally a Christian, wanted his daughter to marry a man with a concubine. Do you think I should marry you? ”

With that, she raised her glass and took a sip. Gently lay the cup down. Turning around and walking out, the two men of the Li family had their faces all blue. Li Xuan walked to the door of the flower hall, and suddenly turned around and smiled lightly, charming and moving: "I want to marry you, I don't want three glasses of wine to settle down, it's the most boring." ”

Waiting for Li Xuan's girlish figure to leave, Xu Yifan still had a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, just looking at the door. The room was extremely quiet, and the maids standing around were afraid to come out. looked at Old Man Li's face so blue that he was about to turn black. Xu Yifan's smile became more and more interested.

There was a bang, but it was Li Yuanfu who slapped the table heavily. Then there was a puff of joy, but it came from Chu Wanli. After looking over, he looked straight again, standing behind Xu Yifan like a javelin.

Before Li Yuanfu could open his mouth to scold the street, Xu Yifan laughed. There was no offended look at all. looked at Li Yuanfu and said with a smile: "Old man, this meal, I'm afraid it's just for me to go on a blind date, right?" ”

The old man looked embarrassed and a little speechless, but Li Daxiong was deeply worried. This marriage is indeed a combination of father and son. Li Xuan's beauty, the whole of Surabaya is famous. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a beautiful country. But it was Xu Yifan who saved her with his own hands. Now that the Surabaya Rebellion has taken advantage of the turmoil, the Nanyang Clan Conference has been held. No matter how stupid the leaders of the Chinese community are, they should know that they should take this opportunity to organize together. In the whole Nanyang, only in this way can the Chinese gain a foothold! But in the end, who will be the leader of the Chinese community is particular.

Li Yuanfu wants to be strong, and Li Daxiong is ambitious. The two hit it off. decided to send Li Xuan and marry Xu Yifan. Form an alliance with this Nanyang Lord, who has a high reputation. Fully assist Xu Yifan to take the top position in China. And the Surabaya Li family's status in Nanyang will also be unlimited.

But I didn't expect this out, when Li Xuan ordered her. promised quickly, the little face was as serious as something, and he looked like he was out of the way for the family. I didn't expect it to be such an embarrassment for Xu Yifan now!

The two looked at each other silently, and Xu Yifan also clapped his hands and smiled: "I understand the thoughts of the two." The Nanyang Clan Conference is just around the corner, and I have the identity of the son-in-law of the Nanyang Chinese Society, so I'm afraid it's easier to talk. The kindness of the two, I took it! It's just that at the Nanyang Clan Conference, there are many matters in various places, please two more! ”

Li Yuanfu only coughed at this time, Li Daxiong's mind sank a little, and asked softly: "What do you mean by the various matters that Lord Xu said?" ”

With his father-in-law, there is nothing polite to be polite. Xu Yifan raised a finger: "Ten million!" I want to raise 10,000,000,000 taels of silver from the Nanyang Clan Conference, and the more the better. And to ensure at least two million taels of supply every year, the more the better! ”

Li Yuanfu didn't wait for Li Daxiong to speak, and he had already said loudly: "One word is a certainty!" "This number, according to the Li family's background, can be taken out.

Xu Yifan smiled and put away his fingers, but Li Daxiong was still muttering: "But my daughter ......"

Li Yuanfu said loudly: "Is this still up to her?" ”

Xu Yifan waved his hand: "Old man, Mr. Nobita." It's too boring to be reluctant. Ah Xuan is right, leave this matter to me......"

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After the business was negotiated, Xu Yifan left the Li family slightly drunk. got into the carriage, and Chu Wanli, who had been pretending to be loyal and brave with a straight face, was happy again.

Xu Yifan was a little too much, and glared at him: "What are you laughing at?" ”

Chu Wanli's shoulders shrugged, and he endured a very hard look: "My subordinates don't dare to say it." ”

"If you fart, let it go!"

Chu Wanli's face was serious: "If you go back to your words, your subordinates are thinking." It is said that Yanjing's red face is expensive, but which minister can sell more than 10 million taels of silver like an adult? ”

(To be continued)