June 1, Lianxiang Building.

Early in the morning, Lianxiang Building was ready. The attendants in the building were neatly dressed and dressed appropriately. Since getting the news that Liu Biao was going to hold a cultural meeting in Lianxiang Building, Deng Xu, the owner of Lianxiang Building, made preparations early.

Deng Xu is a native of Nanyang and came to Jingzhou in his early years.

He didn't read much, but he was exquisite, and in a short time in Jingzhou, he opened up the situation and had a wide range of contacts. After the opening of Lianxiang Building, there were many people who came to cheer, and over time, the reputation of Lianxiang Building went out.

Deng Xu put his hands behind his back, held his fat belly, and ordered: "Those who come today are all distinguished guests, you must be careful and careful, and no mistakes are allowed." Whoever makes a mistake, breaks their legs, puts away the package and rolls over. ”

The cold words made the waiters in the restaurant cheer up.

"Deng Xu, how are you preparing?"

Cai Di was dressed appropriately and strode over to ask.

Although it was undertaken by Lianxianglou, in order to avoid mistakes, Cai sent Cai Di over to supervise early in the morning to avoid negligence. The participants in the literary meeting were all great Confucian scribes of Jingxiang, and the slightest neglect affected Liu Biao's reputation.

Deng Xu had a smile on his face and promised: "Steward Cai, rest assured, everything has been arranged." In the private room on the second floor, I have removed all the curtains and changed the layout of the windows. The second floor is now empty and elegant. Sitting on the second floor, you can overlook the Lotus Lake in the rear. Especially now that it's June, the lotus flowers are vying to bloom first, and it's the best time to enjoy them. ”

Cai Di said: "Let's go, follow me to have a look." ”

"Please!"

Deng Xu waved his hand.

Cai Di nodded and went straight to the second floor.

The second floor has been completely rearranged and has been set up with desks. The lighting on this floor is very good, the morning sun is rising, the golden light is sprinkled into the room, bright and comfortable, and then enjoy the lotus lake outside the window, it is even more comfortable.

Cai Di said with satisfaction: "You are doing things to make people feel at ease." ”

Deng Xu said: "It is also Deng's honor that the state pastor chose to hold a cultural meeting in Lianxiang Building. ”

"It's good if you understand!" Cai Di said: "You look at it, the old man goes down." ”

Cai Di went downstairs and inspected the preparation of the drinks and dishes. When Cai Di was busy, Liu Qi, Liu Cong and Liu Xiu went to the restaurant first.

Cai Mao looked at Liu Qi and Liu Xiu, and ordered: "Young Master Qi Xiu, just me and Gongzi Cong to greet you here, you go upstairs to rest." ”

Liu Qi responded directly and said, "In this case, it will be hard for Mr. Deju!"

Without thinking about it, Liu Qi turned around and went upstairs.

Liu Xiu smiled slightly, and said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "Mr. Deqi, I followed the second brother without speaking, and opened my eyes." You and your second brother are busy, don't worry about me. ”

Cai Mao frowned slightly, glanced at Liu Xiu, was silent for a moment, and finally nodded.

After all, Liu Xiu is Liu Cousin's son.

Cai Mao was on Liu Cong's side, but he couldn't go too far, and Liu Xiu's request was reasonable.

Liu Cong snorted, very unhappy. But he thought about it for a while, and thought that when people came and went later, Liu Xiu stood behind him like a follower, and his heart was refreshed, so he said, "Okay, let you follow." But you remember, don't talk nonsense. ”

Liu Xiu said: "Second brother, don't worry, I understand." ”

Regarding Cai Mao's arrangement, Liu Xiu's heart is like a mirror and he is very clear.

The reason why Liu Cong was asked to participate in the reception was because Cai Mao wanted to introduce Liu Cong to the people who participated in the cultural meeting. In this way, Liu Cong can at least be familiar with all the people who attended. Cai Mao didn't introduce him, but he stood behind Liu Cong, and through Cai Mao's introduction, he could know who the people who came, and he could also deal with it after the literary meeting began.

"Mr. Yi has arrived!"

Not long after, an attendant of the Lianxiang Building sang a promise loudly.

After Cai Mao heard this, she nodded and signaled Liu Cong, and took the initiative to greet her.

He is in his early forties, tall, with a handsome face, a long beard under his chin, and an elegant demeanor and extraordinary dignity. Yi is a native of Shanyang County, Yanzhou, and Liu Biaoshi's fellow townsman, and he is a good friend. In Jingzhou, Yi is not only Liu Biao's subordinate, but also a friend, with a special status, even if Cai Mao sees Yi nationality, he is polite.

Cai Mao stepped forward and arched his hand: "Uncle Ji, welcome." ”

Liu Cong arched his hand and said, "Mr. Ji Bo is polite!"

Liu Xiu followed: "Mr. Ji Bo is polite!"

Cai Mao smiled slightly, pointed at Liu Cong, and introduced: "At this meeting, the lord asked Gongzi Cong to greet me with me. Forgive me for not being able to accompany Uncle Ji, please go up to the second floor to enjoy the lotus flowers. ”

"Okay, you're busy. ”

Yi Ji nodded to Liu Cong, glanced at Liu Xiu, and went straight into the Lianxiang Building.

Liu Cong's eyes were gloomy, and he said, "Didn't you hear what you just said clearly? I asked you not to talk casually." ”

Liu Xiu said: "Second brother, I don't salute, it's okay if the other party doesn't recognize me." However, as soon as the other party recognized me and saw me standing dumbly, I was afraid that my father would think that my father had no way to teach, so I had to salute. If the other party doesn't ask, I won't speak. ”

Liu Cong said coldly: "You are so self-conscious!"

Liu Xiu said: "Second brother, don't worry, I know what to do." ”

Cai Mao's eyes looked at Liu Xiu, and gradually became solemn.

Judging from the simple conversation just now, Cai Mao felt that Liu Xiu was very calm and steady, and he did not have the impetuousness and arrogance of young people, and his speech was neither humble nor arrogant, and even made people feel that it was difficult to grasp.

"Mr. Kuai Liang has arrived!"

"Mr. Kuaiyue has arrived!"

Loud voices rang out one after another.

Cai Mao led Liu Cong and Liu Xiu and personally stepped forward to greet them. Then, it was repeated that Liu Biao arranged for him and Liu Cong to receive him. Liu Xiu followed and saluted, and didn't say much else.

Liu Xiu understood that Cai Mao was deliberately deepening Liu Cong's status in the hearts of everyone.

One after another, the civil officials of Jingzhou and the scribes who participated in the meeting arrived one after another.

Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, Xu Shu, Meng Jian, Shi Tao, Meng Gongwei and others also came to Lianxianglou, Liu Xiu was really excited for a while when he saw people, and then he regained his calm.

These people are all brilliant people.

However, no one knew him, Liu Xiu just greeted him one by one and didn't talk.

More and more people came, some people Liu Xiu knew, and some people Liu Xiu didn't know. Liu Xiu cheered up in his heart and wrote down the names of people one by one. The other party doesn't know Liu Xiu, it doesn't matter, Liu Xiu wrote down the other party's name, and there is always something useful.

The sun is on the line, and most people have already arrived.

Cai Mao pondered for a moment and said, "There are also Ma Hui and Huang Chengyan of Pound Company." ”

"Mr. Pang Degong has arrived!"

"Mr. Sima Hui has arrived!"

"Mr. Huang Chengyan has arrived!"

Loud singing promises sounded one after another.

Cai Mao's face was serious, he stretched out his hand to sort out the somewhat wrinkled clothes, and ordered: "Gongzi Cong, this is the most important person, greet me with me, and deal with it carefully." For the three Pang Degong, Cai Mao attaches great importance to it. Pang Degong and the three of them have a very great influence among the scholars of Jingzhou, and if Liu Cong gets the praise and favor of the three, it will be of great help to Liu Cong to take over Jingzhou.

Not long after, Pang Degong Huang Chengyan and Sima Hui came together. The three of them are all Bo collar coats, neatly dressed, and the clothes are in the wind when walking, elegant and extraordinary, which is heartbreaking.

Cai Mao took the initiative to greet him and saluted: "Three gentlemen, you have worked hard all the way. ”

Liu Cong said: "I've seen three gentlemen!"

Liu Xiu said: "I've seen three gentlemen!"

Facing the three of them, Liu Xiu had a trace of excitement in his heart, and his face was extremely calm.

Cai Mao waved his hand at Liu Cong and introduced: "Three gentlemen, this is Gongzi Cong." This time in Jingzhou, the state pastor asked me and Gongzi Cong to come to greet me. ”

Liu Cong smiled and hurriedly saluted, with a respectful attitude.

Pang Degong and the three of them spoke up one after another, but when they heard it, they were all clichés, and it didn't make much sense. Immediately, Pang Degong's eyes fell on Liu Xiu and asked, "De Jue, who is this?"

Cai Mao chuckled in her heart, how did Pang Degong ask about Liu Xiu