0323 Chapter twenty-four sophistication of the world
Last time in Longzhong City, Lan Yue told Shen Tong that she would go to the capital to see her uncle and aunt after the new year. Unexpectedly, they came over without saying hello in advance. Shen Tong hung up the phone, asked Li Mingming to pull over, and thought about it carefully. , it was better to go back and deal with Lan Yue's side first. After finally coming back, it was not appropriate for Lan Yue's "boyfriend" to not show up, so he asked Li Mingming to send him back to the county town.
When they arrived at Lan Yue's house, Lan Yue's mother Lan Yuqiu was tidying up the house happily, while Lan Yue was sitting on the sofa biting her pen and thinking about what to eat for lunch. Seeing Shen Tong arrive, she pulled him over and said, "You It's a good time to come. My uncle and the others will be here at noon. Please help me think about what to eat for lunch."
Shen Tong said: "Why bother? Just go to the Dongquan Hotel to set up a table at noon. I'm familiar with the manager there. I'll call him now to place an order." After saying that, he took out his cell phone and started to make a call.
At this time, Lan Yuqiu stopped what he was doing and said, "There are some mountain products you brought back from the villages and towns in the basement. It would be a shame not to eat them. How about eating them at home at noon?"
Shen Tong didn't want Lan Yuqiu to work so hard, so he asked with concern: "Principal Lan, let's have a reunion dinner outside at noon and then have home-cooked food at home in the evening. What do you think?"
It was obvious that Shen Tong had already acted as the backbone of the family, and Lan Yuqiu agreed to Shen Tong's proposal without any objection.
Throughout the morning, Shen Tong and Lan Yue hurriedly went to the supermarket to buy some melon seed candies and fruit snacks, and then went to the dormitory to get a good cigarette and two bottles of good wine, preparing to welcome the distinguished guests from afar.
After he was free, Shen Tong asked Lan Yue: "I don't know what your uncle and I do."
Lan Yue also felt that this detail had been overlooked, and counted with her fingers: "My mother has three brothers and sisters, my uncle is the eldest, my mother is the second, and there is an aunt. Except for my mother, they are all in the capital. Uncle I run a company. My aunt, like my mother, teaches in a primary school in Beijing. My aunt is engaged in music, and my uncle works in the Beijing Military Region. He seems to be a lieutenant colonel. I don’t know much about this, but my uncle’s job is relatively He is mysterious and has never been willing to let people inquire about his affairs. Don't ask casually for a while. If he wants to talk, just say it. If he doesn't want to talk, don't ask."
"Yesterday, on a whim, they suddenly organized a family meeting and wanted to come over. They didn't notify us in advance. They didn't call us until they arrived in Longzhong City today. Otherwise, there would be no need to panic."
Hearing about the superior family background of Lan Yue's family, Shen Tong felt a little ashamed. When people asked about his family, what would they say? Just say that his parents were farmers or pig raisers? Shen Tong thought over and over again and let him go as he pleased. What's wrong, my parents are farmers? I want to change this fate in my generation. In this situation, we must not show cowardice, show confidence and courage, and fulfill our loyalty as landlords.
While talking, Lan Yue's uncle called again and said that he had entered the county town. Lan Yuqiu straightened his clothes and walked to the road with Lan Yue and Shen Tong to greet him.
After a while, a Beijing-branded Land Rover and a military-branded car came slowly. Lan Yuqiu's face was filled with unconcealable joy and he kept waving to the vehicles.
When they got downstairs, the car was parked, and the two cars opened their doors almost at the same time. Lan Yue excitedly rushed towards a slightly fat middle-aged man, and shouted excitedly: "Uncle."
Uncle Lan Yue was very open-minded. He picked up Lan Yue and spun it around in the air three times. A tall, handsome, fashionable man jumped out of the back seat and gave Lan Yue a bear hug. Then the people in the car behind him also followed. He came over, greeted him in the same way, and led them upstairs together with Lan Yuqiu.
During the whole process, Shen Tong seemed to be an outsider and ignored his existence, but Shen Tong could understand it. After all, he was a relative of the Lanyue family. It was normal to express his feelings after not seeing him for many years. Shen Tong was not angry and ran upstairs. Zhang Luo poured tea and passed water.
After everyone sat down, Lan Yue also realized that Shen Tong had been ignored just now, so she pulled Shen Tong in front of her uncle and the others and introduced them solemnly, "Uncle, aunt, aunt, uncle, Brother Huan, Congmei, here we go. Let me formally introduce you, this is my boyfriend, named Shen Tong, who works in the county party committee office."
A bunch of people looked at Shen Tong like visiting monkeys, and nodded politely. Only the uncle in military uniform smiled, just slightly chin, and his facial muscles did not move. On the contrary, the uncle behaved extremely actively, pulling Shen Tong to sit next to him. , speaking in an authentic Beijing accent: "Okay, not bad. I think this young man is good. He is more energetic. He is a man. He should treat our family Yueyue well."
Shen Tong showed his humility, imitating Lan Yue and shouted, "Uncle, I will treat Yueyue well and promise not to let her be wronged, so that you can rest assured in the capital."
"Hi! That's right. Look at this young man. He's very good at talking. I like him." The uncle burst out laughing.
The aunt on the side also joined in and said: "Well, Yueyue has good taste. When you get married, I will give you a big red envelope, haha."
My aunt also echoed: "He is about the same height as our Huan Huan, but his body is much stronger. His mother is alone here and needs a real man to support the family."
Everyone was chatting about everything. Shen Tong acted as a waiter, smoking and delivering fruits, and then called the Dongquan Hotel to check on the preparations.
When it was time for dinner, the whole family drove to the Dongquan Hotel. When they arrived at the Dongquan Hotel, the hotel manager Meng Chunguang stood at the door to greet them early and arranged them into the most luxurious box in the hotel.
After a group of people sat down, Shen Tong ran outside and said to Meng Chunguang, "Select the good one, don't think it's too expensive, you won't be short of money."
Meng Chunguang was also very polite to Shen Tong and said with a smile on his face: "Secretary Shen is here. I, Meng Chunguang, can instigate you. Don't worry, I guarantee you will be satisfied."
After the arrangements were made, Shen Tong returned to the box and sat in a corner as a supporting role, quietly listening to them chatting about home affairs.
After a while, there was a sudden noise outside. Shen Tong, out of professional habit, ran out to see what was going on. He saw Guo Yongzhu, vice chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, standing there with his hands on his hips and a shy belly, reprimanding manager Meng Chunguang: "No! We As for that box, I don't care whether it's Shen Tong or Shen Tie, let him make room for me."
Meng Chunguang hunched over and said awkwardly: "Chairman Guo, look, Shen Tong reserved a box early in the morning for their family's family banquet. Why don't you feel aggrieved and move to the 'Purple Gold Pavilion' next door?"
"No! They are having a family dinner, what should I do as guests? Do you know how important today's meal is? It must be freed up." Guo Yongzhu pointed at Meng Chunguang arrogantly, with anger on his face.