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Yu Gongyan hated Jiangbian so much that when one plan failed, he tried another one. Because there were already three subordinates in front of them, not only failed to succeed, but also alerted the snake. Yu Gongyan realized that Jiangbian was not so easy to deal with, so this time, he no longer planned to send his men to plot against Jiangbian, but to find outsiders to deal with Jiangbian.
"I don't believe you can even spend hundreds of thousands on a country bumpkin."
Yu Gongyan thought fiercely in his heart.
Xiao Yalin¡¯s mother, after Cai Wangyun basically returned to normal, she did not stop taking medication immediately. Jiangbian is worried that if he suddenly stops taking the medicine, his condition will relapse. So I still took the medicine as usual and continued to take baths with Yangmai Dan.
A few days later, Xiao Yalin discovered new changes in Cai Wangyun. Cai Wangyun was almost forty, and a few wrinkles had begun to appear on his face, as well as less obvious freckles.
Some time ago, due to being bedridden, the freckles on Cai Wangyun's face increased significantly and became larger. In addition, obvious bags under the eyes began to appear. More and more white hair began to appear on the originally black hair, and the color of the hair also turned yellow.
But during the period of taking the medicine, Cai Wangyun's skin began to become fairer. The muscles that had been somewhat slack began to become tight and elastic again, the freckles on his face began to fade, and the obvious bags under his eyes had long since disappeared without even realizing it. The hair will become black, and the white hair that grows out will naturally not turn black, but if you look carefully, you can see that the roots of those white hairs have already turned black.
What is even more surprising is that after Xiao Yalin was born, it was Cai Wangyun who breastfed directly. After the milk withdrawal, Cai Wangyun's breasts began to deform and sag. However, after taking the medicine for a week, they miraculously became plump and became breasts again. Strong as a girl.
"Mom, look at you, you don't look like my mother now, but more like my sister. Your skin is even better than mine! And you are much more mature and plump than me. If you go out, you will definitely charm the young and old men in the East China Sea."
Seeing the change in Cai Wangyun, Xiao Yalin said with some envy.
"Little girl, your mouth is getting poorer and poorer now, and you dare to make fun of my mother."
Cai Wangyun reached out to pinch Xiao Yalin's nose.
"No, no, you have liked to pinch my nose since I was a child. You can see that my nose has grown longer due to your pinching. If you can't get married in the future, you and your father will be responsible for raising me for the rest of your life."
"Okay. As long as you are willing to stay at home, your father and I will support you for the rest of your life. But you have to ask Jiangbian if he agrees."
"If he were not someone like me, I would live with you whether we agree with him or not."
"Really? I'm just afraid that if you get married in the future, you won't even come back even if your mother asks you to come back!"
Looking at the changes in his wife, Xiao Xinran has become much more cheerful these days.
Seeing Xiao Yalin and Cai Fanyun bickering, Xiao Xinran started chatting with Jiang Bian who was sitting aside.
"Jiangbian, what do you plan to do in the future? Fishing is not a long-term career after all. Besides, competing outside all year round is tiring both physically and mentally. It is better to have a long-term plan."
At this time, Xiao Xinran had actually begun to regard Jiang Bian as his future son-in-law, so he was naturally very concerned about his future.
"Fortunately. I don't just plan on fishing for the rest of my life. I'm worried that it's too early to make a decision now. It won't be too late to make plans after returning from the United States. In fact, for us rural people, earning 1,800 yuan a year is a way of life. Earning 18,000 yuan a year is another way of living, or earning more is another way of living. Money can never be earned in full. The most important thing is that you can¡¯t treat your parents badly, and you can¡¯t treat them badly. Wife and children, in the end, you can¡¯t treat yourself badly. Otherwise, what¡¯s the point of working so hard?¡±
Jiangbian said.
Xiao Xinran didn¡¯t expect Jiangbian to say such words. In Xiao Xinran's impression, the person who could say these words must be a person of seventy or eighty years old to be able to say such words. But he couldn't experience life by the river. Everyone has their own life, you can only experience your own. As for whether you are happy or not, only the individual knows. Only the person who wears the shoes knows whether they fit or not.
Jiangbian's life made Jiangbian know that happiness in life is hard-won. Just like him, if it was not the old turtle king that appeared in front of him that morning, but a wild dog or a wolf or other animals, perhaps there would be no future. things. For Jiang Bian, even entering the Turtle King's house, which could not even provide enough food and clothing, was a blessing.
"Uncle believes that you are a responsible boy. If Yalin is with you in the future, you must let her??Happiness. "
"Xiao Xinran's words surprised Jiangbian. He originally thought that it would be like seeking Buddhist scriptures in the West, and it would be a difficult process, but it turned out to be so easy.
After hearing this, Xiao Yalin's face turned red, but her heart felt like a bird out of its cage, and she couldn't find any limits to her happiness.
Jiangbian was naturally happy, but a few other girls couldn't help but appear in his mind. Liu Huijun, Mei Siling, Man Qing, every woman seems so perfect, everyone has the most beautiful side, just like every kind of flower, their beauty can always be found by the river. But for Jiangbian to choose one of them in the end, it is really harder than death.
"What? Do you feel pressured? Or is it too unexpected? Do you think it is impossible for a daughter from a family like ours to be married so easily? You are thinking too much. No matter whether rich or poor, parents who truly love their children will Think about your children. The most important thing is that your children have real happiness. As for your family and career, you don¡¯t have to think about these."
Xiao Xinran said.
Jiangbian nodded.
"No matter what, I won't let Yalin suffer any pain."
Although Jiangbian's guarantee made Xiao Yalin smile and Xiao Yalin's parents were extremely satisfied, Jiangbian himself did not have much confidence. This was the most unconvincing thing he had ever said.
On this day, Jiangbian and Xiao Yalin¡¯s family were enjoying themselves, just like one family. Xiao Xinran and Cai Fanyun obviously did not regard Jiangbian as an outsider. Even if Jiang Bian and Xiao Yalin didn't come out of the room for a long time, no one would knock on the door intentionally.
In fact, what Jiang Bian and Xiao Yalin did while hiding in Xiao Yalin's boudoir was a very pure thing. Xiao Yalin showed Jiang Bian one by one all the photos of herself from birth to now.
From time to time, Jiang Bian¡¯s eyes are tested to find Xiao Yalin among a large number of lolita. Or just find Xiao Yalin among several little brats wearing crotchless pants.
But unexpectedly, at night, several uninvited guests came to Xiao Xinran's villa.
"I heard that my sister-in-law has been discharged from the hospital. I came over to take a look."
Xiao Xinran¡¯s eldest brother, naturally not many people could believe Xiao Xinshan¡¯s words, and Xiao Yalin even sneered at him. Xiao Yalin has never seen Xiao Xinshan or Xiao Xinshan's family in her home for so long. Not even a phone call was made.
"I've been too busy these days and haven't had time to come over and see my younger siblings. As everyone knows, I'm the only one taking care of the Xiao family's affairs now. My younger siblings are seriously ill, and Xinran can't spare any time to help. They're all talking about fighting tigers. Brother, I am just a younger brother. If he can¡¯t help me, who can I rely on? By the way, sister-in-law, how is your condition now? I contacted you a few days ago from a very famous old man in South China Province. Chinese medicine doctor, would you like to make an appointment to see me?"
"Thank you for your concern, brother. I don't think it's needed anymore. I recently took a pair of Chinese medicine, which works well, and seems to be slowly returning to normal."
Xiao Xinran kept a sullen face and said nothing, so Cai Wangyun had no choice but to speak.
" Xiao Xinran had some resentment towards Xiao Xinshan. His mother-in-law was ill, but the eldest brother ignored her and took the opportunity to seize power and replaced all Xiao Xinran's cronies. If Xiao Xinshan hadn't been so disrespectful of people and things, Xiao Xinran would have done it. However, in order to take away the power from Xiao Xinran, Xiao Xinshan removed some capable people in the company and replaced his subordinates, but they were all Some wine bags and rice bags. The Xiao family company was turned into a mess.
In fact, who in Xiao Xinran¡¯s family didn¡¯t know that Xiao Xinshan would definitely come to the Three Treasures Hall for no reason. But this guy is extremely hypocritical, and he just pretends to be compassionate.
Xiao Xinshan obviously did not expect that Cai Fanyun had returned to normal, and was very surprised.
"Really? This is really a gratifying thing. I think our Xiao family should hold a family banquet and invite our relatives and friends over to celebrate together."
Xiao Xinshan said happily.
Xiao Xinran originally thought that Xiao Xinshan would reveal the true purpose of his visit after finishing his polite remarks. Unexpectedly, Xiao Xinshan said goodbye and left immediately.
"This family banquet must be well prepared, and I won't stay here any longer. I have to go back quickly. Xinran, although my brother and sister have recovered from their illness, we still need to pay more attention. It has been a long time since our family held a family banquet. This time It must be grand. I will take care of the family banquet. February 2 is a good day, so let¡¯s set it on that day. On that day, your family will come over early to see who else wants to invite, so you can also come in advance notice me."
Xiao Xinran couldn¡¯t figure out what kind of medicine was in Xiao Xinshan¡¯s gourd.?But the eldest brother held a family dinner for his mother-in-law's recovery, which was considered a good intention. It's really hard for Xiao Xinran to refuse.
"Xinran, don't worry, won't you know what he is worried about when the day comes? We all know what kind of person he is, and we will just stop drinking his a** soup when the time comes."
"I just don't understand. My brother has never been so kind. I don't know what he wants to do this time."
Since Xiao Xinran was deceived several times by his own brother, he no longer has any hope for Xiao Xinshan.
"Xinran, I think we should go. Brother must be well prepared this time. No matter whether we go or not, he must have something to do. I think he may not think that we will definitely go, so he must have made two plans. . If you don¡¯t go, he will go to the old man and say, you see, I am kind enough to organize a family dinner for the second son this time, but the second son does not accept my favor. It has been agreed that the whole family of the second grade of junior high school will come here. . He didn¡¯t even come, and now all the guests have been invited, but the protagonist is absent. Do you think it¡¯s difficult for me as the head of the household?¡±
Cai Fanyun was very clear about Xiao Xinshan¡¯s virtue.
"I don't want to go either. If you want to go, just you two go, Jiang Bian and I are at home. If Jiang Bian goes there, he will definitely be looked down upon by the uncle's family."
"No, not only are you going, but Jiangbian is also going there. This time, when I go, I will tell everyone clearly about you and Jiangbian, so that some people will not use you as a bargaining chip in business negotiations in the future."
Cai Fanyun glanced at the riverside.
"Would you like to go to the riverside too? I'm afraid that they will make your family unhappy by then. They are just looking for a reason to cause trouble!"
Xiao Xinran was a little worried.
"What they think is their business. Naturally, we can make our own decisions about our affairs. Yalin's marriage is for Yalin to make her own decisions. It doesn't matter if anyone says it. It doesn't matter if he, Xiao Xinshan, says it."
Time passed quickly, and Jiangbian also felt the warmth of home at Xiao's house. But time passed quickly, and it was the second day of February in a blink of an eye.
On February 2, the dragon raises its head. February 2 is traditionally a good day.
Although the Xiao family has shown signs of decline in recent years, its influence in the East China Sea remains unchanged.
On this day, the Xiao family¡¯s old house was bustling with activity.
Although this Xiao family¡¯s old house is called an old house, it is not an ordinary old house. Rather, it is a courtyard with an ancient atmosphere. The Xiao family was also a big family in the previous dynasty. After liberation, although this old house was captured during that period. But after the policy changed later, it returned to the hands of the Xiao family. In addition, the Xiao family is good at business management, and within a few years, they have become a prominent and important family in Donghai City.
Xiao Yalin¡¯s family moved out of the old house a few years ago. It also means that Xiao Xinran is drifting away from the family power.
Xiao Xinran has not been back to his old home for a long time. Ever since Cai Wangyun fell ill, he has been busy seeking medical treatment and has not been able to come to his old home.
When Jiangbian entered the Xiao family's old residence, he was immediately like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden. Just the twists and turns of the road made Jiangbian a little disoriented.
Fortunately, following Xiao Yalin along the way, Jiangbian didn¡¯t need to remember these roads at all. So the trip was full of interest.
"The riverside, even though it looks like a garden, I don't like it here at all. The people here are as cold as the water, and they never care about the feelings of others."
Xiao Yalin obviously suffered a lot of grievances here.
Jiang Bian put his hand on Xiao Yalin's shoulder and patted it gently, but said nothing.
"My grandparents have old feudal ideas, and their old concept of favoring boys over girls is very serious. After my mother gave birth to me, her health was not very good. My father was worried about my mother's health, so he didn't have any more children. My grandparents They wanted my dad to divorce and remarry, or to find a few women secretly. But my dad¡¯s heart was with my mom, and naturally he refused to follow their intentions. So they assisted the uncle to take over all the companies my dad managed. They took it away. My dad couldn't even get into the core level of the group. This time, he took advantage of my mother's medical treatment to take away the last company from my father. In fact, this company was started by my father himself. "
After walking for a while, Xiao Yalin stopped talking. Two men came forward. When he saw Xiao Yalin, he immediately said hello.
"Isn't this Yalin? Yalin, are you here? We haven't seen each other for a long time, but our sister is so beautiful!"
Here are Uncle Xiao Yalin¡¯s two sons. The eldest son is called Xiao Junhao and the second son is called Xiao Junhong. Even when Xiao Junhong saw his mother, Zhang Miaochun, his eyes were lustful. Who told people that their eyes are just a slit when they are born?
Xiao Junhao¡¯s eyes are not big eitherThe two brothers followed their mother wherever they went. It was difficult to tell whether Zhang Miaochun's eyes were open or closed. When he smiled, it was even harder to distinguish where his eyes were.
"Yes. As soon as our sister comes back, our old house will be full of glory. It's a pity that my sister doesn't like living in the old house."
Xiao Junhao, Xiao Junhong and Xiao Yalin have always been at odds with each other, and they always make sarcastic remarks when they meet.
"Hey, brothers, are you awake or something? Why haven't I seen you open your eyes?"
Xiao Yalin is also very experienced, attacking the weaknesses of the two brothers from the very beginning.
"Smelly girl, someone will naturally treat you in the future. You will suffer it when the time comes."
Since he was a child, Xiao Junhao couldn't bear to hear people making a fuss about his own eyes. He said something harshly and prepared to walk away with Xiao Junhong.
"Brother, wait, who is this kid? Why have we never seen him before? He didn't sneak in, right?" Xiao Junhong suddenly saw a man walking next to Xiao Yalin. It was obvious that this man had an unusual relationship with Xiao Yalin. generally.
"Hey, boy! Who let you in? The people who came to our Xiao family today are either rich or noble. How did you, a poor boy, get in?"
Xiao Junhao shouted towards the river.
"I told you to open your eyes, but you must have kept your eyes closed and told lies. He walked with me, so of course I invited him in. Don't I even have the qualifications to invite a friend?"
"Yes, there are. However, the person you invite must also be qualified to enter the gate of our Xiao family. It's not like you can bring in any cat or dog. Just him? Is he qualified?"
"He is my boyfriend, do you think he is qualified?"
" Xiao Yalin hugged Jiangbian's arm tightly with both hands and said.
This was somewhat beyond the expectations of the two Xiao Junhao brothers. They immediately stood there in confusion, watching Jiangbian and Xiao Yalina walk away.
"Brother, this is trouble. Originally, this time was just to get Yu Gongyan together. But this girl actually brought her boyfriend in. I'm afraid that dad's goal will not be achieved, but will offend Yu Gongyan even more. .¡±
" Xiao Junhong looked at the backs of Xiao Yalin and Xiao Yalin by the river and said.
"Yeah, we're in big trouble. Let's go tell dad quickly."
After Xiao Junhao finished speaking, he hurriedly walked to the living room.
In the living room, Xiao Xinshan was receiving relatives and friends who came to celebrate.
"Oh, it's Mr. Sun. I'm so grateful that you came to my humble residence to visit my siblings. I would like to thank Mr. Sun in advance on behalf of Xinran and my siblings."
Xiao Xinshan warmly received people from all walks of life. Brother Xiao Junhao was right, the people invited to attend the Xiao family banquet were either rich or noble. Xiao Xinshan naturally did not dare to be careless. Receive guests carefully.
"Dad, Master Yu is not here yet?" Xiao Junhao pulled Xiao Xinshan aside and asked in a low voice.
"Well, I'm not here yet. What's the matter? Is there something wrong?"
Xiao Xinshan asked.
"If he hasn't come yet, it's best to tell him not to come." Xiao Junhong said.
"How can that be done? The invitations have been sent out and most of the guests have arrived. Do you want him to come alone?"