Episode 73 Double Agent

That night, since the start of the war, Xiang Xiaoqiang has been living in the headquarters. Recently, because of negotiations, I lived in Wuwang Villa. I haven't been back to my home for a month.

Xiang Xiaoqiang went home this time, but he gave a big surprise to the reporters gathered at the gate of Wuwang Villa.

Ever since the press learned that negotiations between the Ming and Qing dynasties were being held in this villa, they have been guarding every entrance and exit of the villa around the clock, seizing every opportunity to interview the big people who have come in and out, and to explore all the information of the negotiations.

Most of the reporters are from the political, social, and international pages of the big newspapers, and these are all serious reporters, and they are all covering the Ming and Qing wars. But there are still a small number of reporters from the entertainment edition, the royal edition, and the lace tabloid, these are the paparazzi, and they care about some celebrities living in the villa, such as Princess Liaoyang, Xiang Xiaoqiang, Shang Xiu, and the possible county lord Zheng Yuxuan, and so on.

Today, they finally got their wish and "caught" Xiang Xiaoqiang.

Of course, it was not a big surprise to only catch Xiang Xiaoqiang, they also caught Xiang Xiaoqiang's whole family. - Although it is not a "full" family, it is only a father-in-law and mother-in-law.

First of all, the reporters found a rather beautiful car to drive into Wuwang Villa. But the guards at the gate stopped them and refused to let them in, and they wanted to check their documents. In the front row of the car was a young man and woman, and in the back seat was a woman, all three of whom were dressed in civilian clothes, apparently undocumented. But they didn't get out of the car, they just explained something to the guards in the car. But the guards' heads shook like wave drums, and they just wouldn't let them in.

Someone in the group of reporters was sharp-eyed, and recognized at a glance that this was Ford's ultra-luxury global limited edition, and the reporter was very clever, and he didn't speak, nor did he remind his peers, so he ran to him with his camera, took pictures around the car, and shot at the people in the car.

With this flip, he immediately "woke up" the other peers. They also recognized that the car was unusual, guessed that it was a big person in the car, and they all gathered around and took pictures of the car.

Immediately, several reporters recognized that the young man in the front row of the car was Xiang Xiaoqiang's brother-in-law, Ye Ziyu. The woman in the back seat is Mrs. Xiang Qiuyu. Immediately, several reporters shouted in surprise.

Few girls in the front seat know each other, and they are more eye-catching. But this bunch of people are all journalists, and there are quite a few paparazzi. If the paparazzi don't have other skills, they will recognize people. A few seconds later, a paparazzi shouted:

"Bai Xiaoman!"

Yes, these three people are Qiu Qiu, Ye Ziyu and Bai Xiaoman.

Ye Ziyu and Bai Xiaoman in the front seat were still a little stunned, and they were still very uncomfortable in the face of so many magnesium lights and shouting faces outside the car, and subconsciously used their hands to block their faces. After all, Qiu Yu in the back seat has been "famous for a long time", and she is relatively generous, seeing that the car can't get in for a while, and the reporter is gathered outside, she simply pushed the car door and came out to meet everyone.

As soon as Qiu Yu came out, the reporters "hula" and shouted excitedly. Ye Ziyu and Bai Xiaoman in the front row were also embarrassed to hide in the car, Ye Ziyu got out of the car first, and then squeezed to the other side, opened the car door for Bai Xiaoman, and helped Bai Xiaoman down.

As soon as these two young people came out, and they looked like they were falling in love, the reporters immediately realized that there was new material that could explode, so they all threw down their "old acquaintances" Qiu Yu and squeezed next to them.

Qiu Yu breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at them with a smile behind the crowd.

In the flashing magnesium lights on all sides, Ye Ziyu smiled happily, scratched his head from time to time, looked at Bai Xiaoman beside him, and finally made up his mind to introduce his girlfriend to the newspaper. Bai Xiaoman leaned on him with a touch of shyness on his face, but he was still generous, smiling and smiling from all four cameras, showing the demeanor of a wealthy celebrity.

Reporters were babbling, one question after another.

“…… Miss Bai, how far has your relationship got? ”

“…… Have you ever been kissed by him? ”

“…… So, Mr. Ye, will your brother-in-law go home tonight? ”

“…… Mr. Ye, will your brother-in-law and sister come home tonight? Are you here to pick them up? ”

“…… Miss Bai, has your relationship been decided? ”

“…… Miss Bai, Ling Zun is the vice president of Ford, what does he have to do with Daming's procurement in the United States? ”

“…… Mr. Ye, are you officially bringing your fiancée home tonight? ”

“…… Miss Bai, is this marriage arranged by the family? Is it considered a marriage? ”

“…… Miss Bai, are you here to pick up your sister-in-law home tonight as your brother-in-law? ”

“…… Are you ready to get married? ”

During the siege of countless questions, Ye Ziyu and Bai Xiaoman also smiled and tried to answer the questions that they could hear clearly. They admitted the relationship and denied that it was a marriage arranged by the family, because so far, Bai Xiaoman has not made this relationship public to his family, and Ye Ziyu has just said it to his family. Then, the two said categorically that this was just ordinary love, and it had nothing to do with Daming's military purchases. One of the most critical questions is, are you ready to get married? Both laughed and said nothing.

……

After a while, there was another commotion in the group of reporters, and inside the villa, three black bulletproof cars drove over, followed by a truck. As soon as the reporters saw this formation, they knew that Xiang Xiaoqiang had come out.

When they arrived at the door, the bulletproof car stopped, and the reporters "hula" around them again and took pictures frantically. Because Xiang Xiaoqiang was the key object of protection, he didn't get out of the car, but just waved and smiled at everyone through the thick bulletproof glass, as friendly and sunny as ever. Xiuxiu next to him smiled reservedly, did not wave, and maintained her usual mysterious and low-key style.

Ye Ziyu, Bai Xiaoman and Qiu Yun all came to Xiang Xiaoqiang's car, shook down the glass to Xiaoqiang, Ye Ziyu and Bai Xiaoman all leaned at the window attentively, smiling and saying something. Ye Ziyu seems to be introducing his girlfriend to his brother-in-law. Xiang Xiaoqiang was like a generous brother, laughing and nodding. Then Bai Xiaoman looked very excited, stretched out his right hand into the car window, and took the initiative to shake hands with Xiang Xiaoqiang. Xiang Xiaoqiang picked it up very gentlemanly and leaned over to kiss it.

This wonderful shot immediately attracted a burst of spotlight. Then Xiang Xiaoqiang pushed open the door on his side, let Qiu Yun get into the car, sat next to him, and shook the bulletproof glass again. Finally, Xiang Xiaoqiang made a "V" gesture to the media through the glass, with a resolute and confident smile on his face.

Xiang Xiaoqiang's gesture has spread in the Ming Dynasty, and everyone knows that this represents victory, which means "victory", which is used to express confidence in victory. At this moment, it caused another flash of magnesium.

Then, Ye Ziyu and Bai Xiaoman returned to their cars, personally drove the road in front, followed by Xiang Xiaoqiang's convoy, and the family went home.

……

That night, all the lights were turned on in the house, and the spotlights and mercury lamps illuminated several buildings as if it were daylight, and every tree, every lawn, and every sculpture was also dazzlingly lit by spotlights. The sculpture fountain in the front yard of the main entrance is fully open, and in the dazzling spotlights, bronze horses, bronze goddesses, and bronze cherubs are each posing in the unpredictable flow of water.

In the courtyard and under the corridor, the servants and maids shuttled back and forth, and the entire Xiangfu was immersed in a joyful atmosphere.

Many people know that tonight, Xiang Xiaoqiang held a family banquet to entertain his brother-in-law's girlfriend for the first time.

But who would know that this family banquet in the restaurant has become an out-and-out "conspiracy meeting".

Facing a table of sumptuous delicacies, Xiang Xiaoqiang, Xiuxiu, Qiu Yun, Shang Xiaojun, Ye Ziyu and Bai Xiaoman sat at a table.

As the only elder at this table, Shang Xiaojun smiled and looked at Bai Xiaoman lovingly, really like a "prospective mother-in-law". Xiuxiu sat next to Bai Xiaoman, and also showed the friendly demeanor of a "sister-in-law", and served vegetables for Bai Xiaoman from time to time. But friendship is friendship, and she still maintains a certain majesty in front of Bai Xiaoman.

"Thank you......" Bai Xiaoman sat down gratefully, "Thank you, sister......"

"Well, don't be so polite......" Xiuxiu sighed and smiled, "Ziyu is also my brother after all...... Since he is so infatuated with you, then I, as a sister, have to pull you along......"

"Thank you, sister...... If my sister hadn't saved me, I really don't know what I would have done...... I wanted to die......"

Xiuxiu smiled and said:

"Now you can rest assured, there is Lord Xiang and me, there is the People's Guard, as long as you make the right choice, trust us 100%, and fully cooperate with us, we will all be your backing...... Xiao Man, no matter what black hand controls you behind your back, we can cut it off and rescue you. ”

A powerful warm current was immediately injected into Bai Xiaoman's whole body. A strong sense of security and belonging surrounded her. Bai Xiaoman was so excited that he sobbed and couldn't say a word.

There is no doubt that Ye Ziyu is the happiest person tonight. He was also surrounded by the great happiness that he had lost. He hugged his girlfriend tightly all night, for fear that as soon as he let go, he would lose it again.

At noon, he was still full of resentment when he saw his sister, and felt that his sister was simply a cold-blooded female devil, but now that he looks at it, his sister has become the sister who has loved him and loved him since childhood. My sister is like a fairy.

He sat beside Bai Xiaoman, gently holding her waist, while looking at the family in front of him with affection, feeling that his sister, mother, brother-in-law, and Sister Qiuqiu, everyone was so kind.

……

Xiang Xiaoqiang coughed and spoke.

"Xiaoman, you also heard what your sister Xiuxiu said. Basically, what she just said is what I mean. ……”

Before Xiang Xiaoqiang finished speaking, Bai Xiaoman immediately stood up, bowed to Xiang Xiaoqiang, and choked up:

"Thank you, brother-in-law......"

Ye Ziyu was stunned for a moment, and immediately stood up, bowed to Xiang Xiaoqiang, and said with a smile:

"Thank you, brother-in-law!"

"Mmmmmm, ...... well" waved his hand to Xiaoqiang, motioning for them to sit down, and then said, "What about now...... Regardless of whether the other party is the East Factory, the sticky pole, the State Security Administration, or the Special High School, the wisest thing for us to do is not to investigate in a hurry, but to respond to all changes with the same. After today, how should you and Ziyu fall in love, but Xiaoman, you have to remember that when the other party comes to contact you again and forces you to marry into my family as soon as possible, you don't have to agree easily. And the same fear, reluctance, forcing him to put further pressure on you...... This way, you will have the opportunity to talk to him further and capture more information...... Xiao Man, haven't you admired those wonderful spies in the world war since you were a child? You have to remember that from now on, you are a double agent of the People's Guard! ”

Bai Xiaoman looked at Xiang Xiaoqiang, his chest trembled with excitement, he nodded vigorously, and tears of excitement fell down.

Xiuxiu took it and said:

"After tonight's appearance, your relationship with Ziyu has been made public to the outside world. You're coming to my house tonight, too. Therefore, in the future, the relationship between the two of you can naturally go further, and you can come to my house more naturally and at any time...... Once there is any situation, you can tell Ziyu directly and let Ziyu pass it on to me...... Of course, you can also come to my house for dinner and meet with me......"

As she spoke, Xiuxiu gave Bai Xiaoman another chopstick dish, and said with a smile:

"Come, talk and eat...... Squirrel mandarin fish, delicious, try it...... While it's hot, this fish doesn't taste good when it's cold......"

"Thank you, sister......"

"Speaking of which......" Xiuxiu leaned closer and whispered with a smile, "Xiaoman...... Your ...... to Ziyu Well...... Feelings, what is going on? Didn't you say noon...... Are they forcing you? Hehe, I'm a sister, I want to hear what you mean......"

As soon as these words came out, several people at the table pricked up their ears to listen. Ye Ziyu looked at his girlfriend even more stupidly.

Bai Xiaoman shuddered, didn't dare to think about it, and immediately said:

"Sister, don't worry about it, Ziyu and I really love each other...... I really want to marry him...... Even if...... Even if I was a little forced before, but after this time, I saw that Ziyu loved me so much that he almost died for me...... Sister...... Do you know? I really...... I really think that there is a man who can love you so deeply...... I really feel like the luckiest person in the world...... Sister. ”

Xiuxiu seemed to be very satisfied with what she heard, nodded with a smile, patted her leg, and sat back.

She quickly glanced at Xiang Xiaoqiang, and then at Shang Xiaojun, and made a satisfied look with them.

These few words made Ye Ziyu smitten when he said it, and he almost regarded Bai Xiaoman as his goddess.

The family also laughed "hehe", and they all felt that whether it was true or false, or half-truth, at least Bai Xiaoman could say these few words, then at least everyone would not have the feeling of being a fool.

Shang Xiaojun smiled, looked at his daughter, and then looked at this Bai Xiaoman, and seemed to see something.

Shang Xiaojun also laughed, took the lead in holding the wine glass, and said with a smile:

"Come on, kids, let's make a toast to Xiao Man......"

Everyone immediately got up with a smile and raised their glasses, and the atmosphere on the table was almost like a Chinese New Year's Eve dinner.

……

Shang Xiaojun guessed correctly.

Since Xiuxiu learned that Bai Xiaoman was not an impostor, but really the young lady of Ford's vice president, her mind immediately became active. She thought about it quickly, and suddenly felt that this "brother-in-law" was very acceptable.

Xiuxiu has always had a strong sense of crisis. This sense of crisis comes from her poor background, her disabled mother, and her honest and scheming brother. She loves them very much, and she really wants to rely on Xiang Xiaoqiang's favor to let herself and them live the best life for life. She also knew very well that she would soon face competition from at least three other women, that is: Her Royal Highness the Lord of Leping, Her Royal Highness the Princess of Liaoyang, and ...... Her Majesty.

They are noble, wealthy, and have an untouchable aristocratic status.

Even if there is no Xiang Xiaoqiang, Zheng Yuxuan is still the daughter of King Yanping and the daughter of the first foreign relatives consortium of the Ming Dynasty; Fourteen Gege is still the eldest princess with an annuity of 700,000; Zhu Yourong is still the empress of the Ming Empire. Even Qiu Yu is still the eldest lady of the Heaven and Earth Society. Only herself, if there is no Xiang Xiaoqiang, she has nothing, just a poor girl in Jiangnan Academy, and she is dragging her disabled mother and honest brother.

Therefore, in Xiuxiu's view, Xiang Xiaoqiang is the only support of her whole family, and it is her life.

But now it's different, Ziyu has found another daughter of a big consortium, which is equivalent to saying that his fate has double insurance. What's more, this Bai Xiaoman's family background also has special benefits. The foundation of their family is not in the Ming Dynasty, but in the United States. In Xiuxiu's opinion, this is more stable than her younger brother marrying a princess.

Because the Ming Dynasty is still far from the real democratic constitutional countries of Britain and the United States, and it is still at a crossroads. After the New Year's coup, the power of the royal family suddenly became greater and more attractive, but also clearly more dangerous. The New Year's coup d'état did not shed a drop of blood, but who knows if the next coup will happen? Will it bleed?

My own house is already too cold to be high...... In the Anglo-American political environment, even if the political struggle is lost, the loser can go into the wilderness with dignity, just surrender power, still retain wealth and honor, and live peacefully with his family......

But what if...... The Ming Dynasty continued to drive backwards, and after one or two decades, it turned back into China's traditional authoritarian state, and the political struggle was to be completed by blood and heads, and the losers were not only their own heads, but also the heads of their families, clans, and "party henchmen" had to be harvested and eradicated...... Then who knows, there will not be that day in his own family?

New Year's coup, the Ming Dynasty has reversed the wheel. Your own family is the beneficiary.

If you continue to drive back, what's impossible? How many years did it take for the Northern Qing Dynasty to reverse and drive like this from the Guangxu Dynasty to the present? If it is said that the Beiqing Dynasty reversed because it did not restrict the supreme power, then now the supreme power of the Ming Dynasty has been restricted? Now there is no situation in the Northern Qing Dynasty, but it is just relying on the super luck of the Ming Dynasty, and the three generations of monarchs are all enlightened constitutionalists. For now, it is all up to Zhu Yourong to sit on the throne.

If...... Just what if...... In that case, Xiang Xiaoqiang fell...... His family is all in Daming, and there is a large branch in the United States, which is very different. Ford is a large consortium with great influence in the world. And Ford itself is inextricably linked with other big conglomerates such as Morgan, Rockefeller, Rothschild, etc. No matter who is in power, the Ming Dynasty must consider its relationship with these international consortia. The weight of his own family also adds a weight.

……

"Come, Xiaoman," Xiuxiu picked up her wine glass with a smile and hugged Bai Xiaoman affectionately, "Sister will touch one with you alone." ”

"Ah," Bai Xiaoman raised his wine glass in fear and said with a smile, "Thank you, sister......"