Chapter 388 The Protagonist at the Birthday Banquet
In this way, Sui Fengnian dedicated this priceless treasure to Mr. Jin.
He was really willing to spend a lot of money in order to climb a high branch, but when he thought about it carefully, he only spent a thousand yuan on the bracelet anyway. If he could make the old man happy and board the big ship of the Jin family, he would only make a profit.
What a good plan!
The key is that the bracelet is on Mr. Jin's hand, so this matter will be difficult to handle.
Others didn't notice Li Yuanlang's subtle changes, but it aroused Xian Guoping's curiosity.
So he asked Li Yuanlang: "Secretary Li, it looks like you know something about this bracelet. You might as well tell me about it."
Mr. Jin raised his eyebrows and said, "Young man, do you know this?"
Li Yuanlang couldn't hide it, but he still said humbly: "Grandpa Jin, I only know a little bit from the Internet, it's all superficial, it's not easy to talk about it randomly."
"It's okay, young man. You don't have to be reserved in my house. Your grandpa and I have been old comrades and colleagues for many years. In front of the elders, no one will blame you if you say right or wrong."
Grandpa had already spoken, and Jin Weixin hurriedly said: "Yuen Long, tell me, so that we all can learn a lot."
"Okay then, I'll show my shame shamelessly."
As a result, Li Yuanlang told the origin of this bracelet that he knew about.
Everyone pricked up their ears and stared at the bracelets, listening carefully.
When he heard that the bracelet was a birthday gift from Emperor Taizong to his father on his 60th birthday, Mr. Jin's slightly cloudy eyes suddenly became brighter.
His lips trembled a little, his body shook slightly, and he clenched the bracelets tighter. It seemed that the joyful Emperor Shizu had flashed before his eyes when he presented the gift to Emperor Taizong.
Before Li Yuanlang could finish speaking, Mr. Jin had already put the bracelet under his nose and smelled it. He closed his eyes slightly and fully enjoyed the unique fragrance emanating from the bracelet.
Upon seeing this, Jin Yousong immediately came over and asked in a low voice: "Father, are you okay?"
"It's okay, it's okay." Mr. Jin waved his hands repeatedly, "I got a little excited and made everyone laugh."
Everyone hurriedly said no.
"Well, to be honest, I am a descendant of Chu Ying, the eldest son of Emperor Taizong. I can't help but get excited when I think of this thing going around and returning to our family's hands."
Rong Zibin immediately said: "Mr. Jin, isn't this just returning the property to its original owner? This is God's will, God's will."
Others also expressed their agreement one after another, saying that whether it was fate or God's arrangement, it meant that Mr. Jin deserved to receive this precious gift on his birthday.
Mr. Jin repeatedly waved his hands to stop him and said: "We are party members and materialists. We must not have such superstitious thoughts."
He said this, but his actual actions have betrayed his true thoughts. From the reception room to the banquet hall, Mr. Jin's bracelet has been put on his wrist, and he rubs it with his fingers from time to time, feeling its heat and essence.
On Mr. Jin's birthday, the senior officials sent people to send congratulatory gifts, which were basically inscribed in his own hand.
Even Li Yuanlang specially prepared a gift, a brush specially made by a celebrity.
These old comrades have the habit of splashing ink with brushes, and a brush is a must-have.
What Rong Zibin presented was an authentic Duan inkstone, which looked like it was not a cheap item.
As for the man who accompanied Mr. Jin, no one introduced him, but he had a warm relationship with the Jin family. He was obviously a frequent visitor and an old acquaintance of the Jin family.
Li Yuanlang was curious and secretly asked Jin Weixin.
When Jin Weixin said this person's name, Li Yuanlang was shocked.
His name is Wu Yinghao, and he is the chairman of Guohao Group.
Wu Yinghao! Isn’t he the person nicknamed “Master Wu”?
Li Yuanlang was too familiar with him and had interacted with Pei Tiande many times, and Wu Yinghao was Pei Tiande's boss behind the scenes.
I heard from Third Sister Bai Qing that this Mr. Wu is a very special person and has great abilities. He is often active in the upper echelons of the capital and has close ties with many families.
He was able to attend Mr. Jin's birthday and was familiar with the Jin family. From this point of view, this person is by no means an ordinary person. What Bai Qing said is true and reliable.
There were only three banquet tables in the banquet hall, one for the men of the Jin family, one for the women, and one for the invited guests.
In addition to Li Yuanlang, Rong Zibin and Sui Fengnian, there were five other people at this table. Judging by their imposing appearance, they were all officials.
And the positions are not low, they should be above Li Yuanlang and Rong Zibin, at least not lower than the deputy director.
Of course, no one introduced me, let alone said hello. I was treated completely like a stranger.
The banquet was hosted by the old man's second son, Kim Woo-baek, who currently has the highest position in the Kim family. After all, the eldest brother retired, so he delegated this power to his younger brother.
Moreover, Kim Woo-baek's two sons are also in politics, and their status is not low. It can be seen that in the Kim family, his younger brother has more say than the eldest brother.
This is human nature. In a family or a family, whoever is the richest and has the highest status speaks the most powerfully.
Humans are real animals, and no one can escape from this vicious circle.
Kim Woo-baek didn't say much and only used a few words of blessing and thanks.
This is a family dinner, not a meeting to give a report, so there is no need to make it so formal and high-sounding.
Mr. Jin sat down and said a few words. Just as he was about to raise his glass, Wu Yinghao stood up with a smile and faced everyone, especially Mr. Jin beside him.
Did you see it? This Mr. Wu has such a high status in the Jin family. Not only did he sit at the table of the men of the Jin family, but he also sat next to Mr. Jin, which is enough to show his popularity in the Jin family.
He said slowly and with a Beijing accent: "Mr. Jin, everyone, before I drink this cup of birthday wine from Mr. Jin, I want to announce something."
As soon as he stretched out his hand, someone immediately handed over a picture album.
Everyone craned their necks to watch curiously, wondering what kind of medicine Wu Yinghao was selling in his gourd.
Wu Yinghao immediately unfolded the album, opened it one by one and said: "Our Guohao Group has funded the construction of a Jin family ancestral hall in Jiudi Village, Ganping County, the original site of the ancestor of the Jin family. It is completely in accordance with the local
According to the custom, memorial tablets are enshrined for all the ancestors of the Jin family, and descendants of the Jin family from Jiudi Village were invited to reconstruct the Jin family tree."
He paused briefly, looked around at everyone and continued: "This album records photos of the Jin family ancestral hall, with descriptions attached. In addition..."
Reaching out again, the assistant next to him took out a thick black book with gold edges and explained: "This is the Jin family tree. I also brought it with me today. Now I will personally give it to Mr. Jin and ask him to
Check it out and make corrections."
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a burst of applause in the banquet hall.
"Yinghao, you, you gave this to me..." Mr. Jin was so surprised that he was about to stand up with excitement.
Wu Yinghao quickly motioned for him to sit down, and he bowed and placed the album and booklet in front of Mr. Jin with both hands.
Jin Yousong gave him reading glasses. After the old man put them on, Jin Youzhang helped flip through them one by one. The old man looked at them carefully and blocked them with his hands from time to time so that he could see clearly.
No one spoke in the banquet hall, and the sound of "TianTian" turning over books was constant.
It took a long time for Mr. Jin to finish reading. His face was red and he kept pointing at Wu Yinghao. He was filled with emotions and only said six short words: "Yinghao, you are serious."
Although it doesn't say much, the effect is very profound.
This meal was tasteless to Li Yuanlang.
On the other hand, Rong Zibin, who was next to him, would bring him food from time to time, get close to Li Yuanlang intentionally or unintentionally, and ask about Gu Zhongyuan's current situation.
Li Yuanlang whispered: "He has retired a long time ago. He is just an ordinary retired cadre. He plays chess and practices calligraphy all day long. He never cares about politics. He truly does not seek political advice if he is not in his position."
The more he said this, the more interested Rong Zibin became. He didn't believe that such a big man would be willing to be ordinary after retiring? So he immediately winked at Sui Fengnian.
Sui Fengnian understood and held up the wine glass with both hands to salute Li Yuanlang, "Secretary Li, I will be your soldier from now on. Just tell me whatever you want me to do. I will never say anything and it will all be at your command and deployment."
Li Yuanlang was too lazy to pay attention to him, but because there were others at the table, they all looked at them strangely, fearing to attract attention, so he raised his glass, touched it with Sui Fengnian, and took a sip.
Rong Zibin didn't even ask for an answer. Sui Fengnian thought about it and had no choice but to close his mouth tightly.
After all, they are not the protagonists today. It is said to be Mr. Jin's birthday, but it feels more like Wu Yinghao's performance stage and his home stadium.
Everyone at the table was watching what he was talking about, and they didn't know what he was talking about. Anyway, it caused bursts of laughter.
Li Yuanlang was drinking and eating, but he was looking at Wu Yinghao from the corner of his eye, observing his actions, but he was thinking about many things in his heart.
Chapter completed!