The old man of the Shen family walked to the outer hall. The Shen family was very lively today.
Because the Xiao family came to deliver betrothal gifts, Xiao Qilin personally came to the Xiao family to pay homage.
It was about the future of the Shen family, and everyone in the Shen family was here, waiting for it solemnly. In the hall outside, a rich and handsome man with a strong aura stood in the middle, and the crowd surrounded him, like stars over the moon.
Nowadays, the power of the Shen family has greatly declined, far less than it was at its peak.
Even if Long Xiaoshan dies.
However, the Shen family has been suppressed from the ranks of the six major families. It is not easy to recover. If you want to regain the lost territory, it still depends on whether the other five major families agree.
Xiao Qilin is the leader of the younger generation of the Xiao family and the twin stars of Yanjing.
His arrival made everyone in the Shen family fawn over him.
And his aura completely subdued everyone in the Shen family. Even the second generation of the Shen family, those who could be called uncles and uncles, were eclipsed in front of Xiao Qilin, let alone the juniors of the third generation.
It was only the appearance of Mr. Shen that slightly suppressed Xiao Qilin's style.
"Grandpa Shen." Xiao Qilin separated from the crowd, came to Mr. Shen, bowed his hands in front of him, and showed his magnanimity.
"Qilin, get up quickly." Mr. Shen held Xiao Qilin's arm and helped him up. Looking at Xiao Qilin's majestic temperament, he couldn't help but sigh. No wonder the Xiao family is known as the head of the six major families.
This difference is not obvious unless they are put together.
Put them together.
The younger generation of the Shen family is like mud that cannot stand up to the wall.
"Grandpa Shen is currently in retreat and cannot come in person. Please forgive me, Grandpa Shen." Xiao Qilin said.
"It doesn't matter, Brother Xiao has incredible skills. He is two years older than me, but his style is still the same as before." Mr. Shen also knew that this was probably an excuse. With the current power of the Xiao family, he might not really take the Shen family seriously. .
Being able to marry Xiao Qilin this time actually surprised even him. He originally thought he would be satisfied with a good direct descendant of the Xiao family, but who knew Xiao Qilin would come forward.
However, when he thinks of his granddaughter, Mr. Shen can't help but feel a little proud. Needless to say, his granddaughter is excellent. She used to be a well-known beauty in the Yanjing circle. After returning this time, she has become even more beautiful, like a fairy.
Seeing Xiao Qilin's glance, he couldn't help but smile in his heart and said, "Qilin, I want to see Ronger."
When Xiao Qilin was exposed, he smiled casually and said: "The old man is just kidding. I haven't seen Ronger again for more than half a month since I last saw her. I don't know how she is doing now."
"Rong'er has been staying at the grassroots level in Xichuan for a long time. I just returned to Yanjing and I feel a little acclimatized, so I haven't gone out these days, but it doesn't matter, she is at home," Shen Baoshan waved his hand and said: "Jieyu, go and call Ronger out."
"Yes, Dad."
A middle-aged lady stood up and walked toward the back. She was Shen Yuerong's mother.
After a while, a thin woman walked out behind the middle-aged lady. She was none other than Shen Yuerong. Shen Yuerong's face was a little pale and her body was much thinner than before, but it did not damage her beauty at all. On the contrary, she became even more beautiful. She looked charming.
Xiao Qilin's eyes lit up slightly and he stepped forward and said, "Rong'er."
Shen Yuerong raised her eyes and looked at Xiao Qilin, and said calmly: "My name is Shen Yuerong. Young Master Xiao, please don't call me so affectionate."
"Yue Rong, please don't be rude. Qilin is here to propose marriage today. From now on, you must stay close to each other." The lady turned around and scolded,
Shen Yuerong had no expression on her face and walked directly to the side to sit down.
"Hey, you stinky girl," the lady said hurriedly, "Qilin, don't be offended. Yuerong has stayed in the grassroots countryside for a long time and has acquired some bad temperaments."
"Aunt, it doesn't matter," Xiao Qilin's face remained unchanged and he smiled coolly: "Yue Rong is still a little unfamiliar with me, it's human nature."
The more alienated and cold Shen Yuerong was towards him, the more she made him want to conquer.
There are thousands of women in Yanjing.
But there are only a handful of people who can be seen by Xiao Qilin.
He has been practicing in Yinmen since he was a child.
He is so talented that he is already a half-step master before he is thirty years old, and his future is immeasurable.
Although Shen Yuerong had a good reputation in Yanjing in the past, she was still not noticed by Xiao Qilin. Who knew that when they met again this time, they found that Shen Yuerong was a different person than in the impression, with that faint aura about her. Immortal charm is not found in secular women, just like the Gushe fairy.
For the first time, he felt a heartbeat.
That's why when Mr. Shen took Shen Yuerong to visit the Xiao family, he took the initiative to come forward.
Otherwise, given the current status of the Shen family.
He is not qualified to cling to him, the Qilin son of the Xiao family.
After taking our seats, the banquet began quickly.
Xiao Qilin was naturally placed next to Shen Yuerong by the Shen family. He was well versed in women's psychology and knew that Shen Yuerong was still repulsive to him, so he did not deliberately show his attentiveness.
Chatting and laughing with everyone present.
Although Xiao Qilin has a martial arts background, he is not limited to martial arts. As the Qilin son of the Xiao family, he will definitely take over the Xiao family in the future. He cannot be a reckless man who practices martial arts behind closed doors. After all, martial arts has declined a lot in modern society.
If you want to gain a foothold in Yanjing, you can't just fight and kill.
Regardless of economics or politics, no matter how Xiao Qilin and the Shen family discussed the country, the third generation of the Shen family could only listen, that is, the second generation could talk to Xiao Qilin, and many of their views were so original that even Mr. Shen's eyes lit up after listening to them. , laughed and praised:
"Qilin, they say that Yanjing has twin stars. You and that boy from the Zhou family are both martial and literary. I think the whole Yanjing is looking down on you. You are no worse than that boy from the Zhou family in terms of literature."
"The old man is ridiculous. Zhou Wenyan has a double master's degree from Harvard. It is said that he has joined Master Lande, who just won the Nobel Prize in Economics last year. I should not be as proficient as him in economics."
Although Xiao Qilin was self-effacing in his words, he could not hide his soaring arrogance. The implication was that Zhou Wenyan was financially stronger than him, and others were not as good as him. This made the younger members of the Shen family, especially It’s the girls’ eyes that sparkle again and again.
"Haha, Qilin, don't be too modest. You are an all-rounder in both civil and military affairs. You are indispensable. How arrogant is Long Xiaoshan? In the end, he died under a bomb from the Y country. You are a reckless man." The head of the Shen family, Shen Jinglong said.
"Long Xiaoshan," Xiao Qilin narrowed his eyes and said with a smile: "This man is indeed a martial arts genius, rare in the world. Unfortunately, he is too young and comes from a peasant background. He is like a beggar who became the richest man overnight. He cannot control so much with his own abilities. Wealth, on the contrary, will bring disaster."
Everyone in the Shen family nodded frequently and agreed with Xiao Qilin's comments.
"How do you know that he is not capable enough and is good at essays? He is no worse than you. In such a poor environment, he can still pass the Mizuki entrance examination based on his own ability. What's more, how do you know that he is dead? Even his body has not been found. I I don’t believe he is dead. I hope one day he will stand in front of you and you will still have the courage to comment on him like this." Shen Yuerong, who had not said a word from beginning to end and did not even take a bite of the food, suddenly said disdainfully.
Everyone in the Shen family was very dissatisfied that Shen Yuerong actually sympathized with this enemy of the Shen family.
A glint flashed in Xiao Qilin's eyes, and he said calmly: "Even if Long Xiaoshan stands in front of me, I will still say this. The courage of an ordinary man cannot hold a big responsibility."
"But I'm afraid we won't have this chance. According to the information we got, the explosion at Acapella Port was comparable to a miniature nuclear weapon, with a yield of close to a thousand. Even if an aircraft carrier was sunk, Long Xiaoshan would not be able to survive. Already."
Shen Yuerong clenched her fists tightly, and there was a trace of sadness in her eyes that could not be concealed. She pushed the chair away hard and said with a trembling voice: "I'm tired, I'm going to rest."
Mr. Shen frowned and said sternly: "Sit down."
Shen Yuerong raised her head, turned around and walked back.
Mr. Shen was about to order someone to stop Shen Yuerong.
Suddenly the phone rang quickly.
Shen Jinglong stood up, picked up the phone, and answered the call. His face gradually solidified. Later, it became more and more ugly, and the blood on his face also faded rapidly, becoming frighteningly white.
After a while, he put down the phone tremblingly and walked back to the table unsteadily.
"Jinglong, what's wrong? You look so ugly." A woman stood up and supported him.
"Dad..." There was a hint of crying in Shen Jinglong's tone: "Come on, something big happened, Long Xiaoshan is back!"
For a moment, the entire Shen family hall was silent.
Shen Yuerong, who had already reached the door, suddenly turned her head, with a bright light flashing in her eyes.
