In the bungalow area within the third ring road, except for a few small areas where large courtyards gather, they represent a certain symbol of status and power.
There are guards stationed in both light and dark places. The alley is clean, tidy and especially quiet. People with some knowledge will immediately realize when they see this kind of area. It is either rich or expensive. Even with the development of the capital, the rich no longer have the right to continue to occupy it.
A large area of land.
The snow in the quiet alley was very clean. Following Pei Pei's guidance, we came to an antique courtyard. The exterior walls and gates had obviously been repaired in the later period. On the contrary, the wooden gate retained its original appearance.
The black paint on the corners has been polished, and the buckle is very shiny but has lost its color. There is a simple atmosphere coming to the face. Less than twenty seconds after knocking on the door lightly, a skinny half-old man opened the door.
Door.
The moss in the corner, the grindstone on the ground, the spotless courtyard;
Silent emptiness, quiet houses, and old-fashioned window lattice.
The concierge, storage room, reception room, and servant's room constitute the layout of the first courtyard. Passing through the transparent reception room, you enter the larger courtyard, with the houses on both sides, the central family living room, and the bedroom.
There is a separate small courtyard at the corner of the house, and the deeper courtyard can be seen through the gaps between the houses.
Wearing an ill-fitting down jacket and trousers, Cheng Xiaoyu followed Pei Pei a little awkwardly into the courtyard that symbolized a certain kind of power and status. He had already had a vague understanding of it through novels and some news on the Internet.
Mr. Suo was sitting upright, a large family was sitting around the sofa, and the reports on the TV news continued.
Everyone was disappointed when they saw Cheng Xiaoyu's first impression. Even Mr. Suo and Mrs. Suo who came to help shook their heads secretly. Looking at the girl of the Pei family, she has red lips, white teeth and willow-leaf eyebrows. No matter in terms of dress or temperament,
Mr. Suo, who was used to seeing famous ladies in the capital, couldn't help but admire her, what a handsome girl.
Look at Cheng Xiaoyu again. He is wearing a gray-black down jacket and woolen trousers. His hair is a little messy and looks a little dusty. The casual shoes under his feet are dirty with mud and water. Not to mention old-fashioned, he obviously doesn't pay enough attention to this meeting. He dares to come to the meeting dressed like this.
It's really unique to meet my future father-in-law's whole family.
Everyone in the room frowned slightly, and the expressions on their faces were not very good. Pei Yuejin and Sheng Meilan, who did not have much prejudice against Cheng Xiaoyu, were not in a good mood. When Pei Pei called before
, everyone took it for granted that they were just providing assistance in the surrounding areas. Who would have thought that Cheng Xiaoyu was one of the five main players at the scene. The mobile phone video played on the TV was not very clear and the distance was far away. In addition, Cheng Xiaoyu had changed his clothes, and everyone did not
Thinking about it, I had a very bad impression, but I didn't say anything. Everything was done step by step, just like welcoming ordinary guests politely. There was nothing surprising, and I didn't deliberately embarrass Cheng Xiaoyu. After all, the old man had to sit there.
Think about other people's attitudes.
In a word, it is neither cold nor hot, neither salty nor bland.
As for Cheng Xiaoyu, if you say you are neither humble nor arrogant, you will not be given a chance to show off. It was a very formulaic meeting. Pei Yuejin and Sheng Meilan faced Cheng Xiaoyu very calmly, showing no resistance or closeness. Cheng Xiaoyu also felt
When the time comes, try to keep yourself humble, even if you don’t mean to.
Pei Pei was always sitting next to Cheng Xiaoyu, looking at everyone calmly, holding hands. Cheng Xiaoyu didn't let go of her even if he wanted to, just holding her.
"Xiao Cheng, when you come to someone's house as a guest, you should always wear decent clothes. Is it difficult at home?" Mr. Suo's wife, Mrs. Huang, who was born as a progressive young man, is very kind and has a common demeanor, so she calmed down the atmosphere in a timely manner.
, also gave Cheng Xiaoyu a step forward, and at the same time inadvertently turned the topic to Cheng Xiaoyu’s family.
Mr. Suo sat firmly on the Diaoyutai, knowing that he was far inferior to his wife in this regard, so he did not speak easily and left everything to her.
Just as Cheng Xiaoyu was about to speak, there were hurried footsteps at the door. The footsteps were very chaotic. There must be a lot of people. When he walked into the hall door, a young man in his early thirties greeted the people in the room. Behind him, he walked in
There were several figures that were both unfamiliar and familiar to Cheng Xiaoyu. Just less than an hour ago, the two parties worked together to rescue the trapped passengers, Qi Yu and four others.
Everything changed when Qi Yu excitedly grabbed Cheng Xiaoyu's hand. The one who reacted the most was Mr. Suo, Mr. Tiger's dogless grandson, the grandson of the old monster. How could he be such a despicable person? It turned out that he had been looking for on TV just now.
The unknown hero was right in front of him, no wonder he was dressed like that.
Under the attention of everyone, Cheng Xiaoyu took off the down jacket that covered him with sweat. The woolen sweater inside was stained with a lot of blood. He didn't have time to change it. At this moment, no one would think that he was stupid. At most,
Some people may dismissively think that being brave is not a great thing, but in the eyes of Mr. Suo, Mrs. Huang, Pei Pei Dagu, Pei Huan's eldest uncle Jia Ping, the young men Jia Haiyang and Qi Yu who just walked in first.
Even among the fans, no one would jump out to touch this bad luck.
It's not dark yet, and everyone in the Pei family has left one after another, looking around. Today's occasion is not an opportunity to raise objections. They are all busy people. During the Spring Festival, they need to hold various group worship or private visits, so they should go early.
They all left. Originally, Jia Haiyang brought a few brothers to the house to wash up and go out in the evening. The four of Qi Yu and Cheng Xiaoyu found a common topic. The five young people stayed. Mr. Suo and Mrs. Huang naturally did not leave.
, arranged dinner, the attitudes of Pei Yuejin and Sheng Meilan changed. What they valued more was their character, and they could choose to save people without hesitation in that situation. After the misunderstanding of the first impression was eliminated, they came to visit for the first time.
The impression left a very good impression on the two of them. During the meal, Pei Yuejin made an exception and drank a glass of wine before leaving with the driver and secretary waiting.
During the entire dinner, what Cheng Xiaoyu couldn't stand the most was the special light radiating from the eyes of this pair of elderly people when they looked at him. Not only Cheng Xiaoyu couldn't stand it, but Pei Pei couldn't stand it either. Unfortunately, they are elders, so why don't you ask questions?
It's hard not to answer. The core of the question is naturally to ask about Old Monster Cheng. In a few words, the old man learned about Old Monster Cheng's current situation. He felt sad but also felt deep admiration. He said he would retire and he would really retire.
The wife in the family has never been to the capital once on borrowed money, and the child she gave birth to has always stayed in her hometown. Everyone has ignored this fact. Now it seems that the family has always lived a poor life and been an ordinary farmer.
, the old monster has never spoken once in so many years, and has never offered advice to his descendants. If the boy hadn't had the ability to talk about the girl of the Pei family today, this old monster would have won the war as he said at the beginning.
, New China was founded, and I went home to farm.
A visit to the house was spent quietly and calmly, with some accidents and some accidents. There was no cynicism or sarcasm from the wealthy people that Cheng Xiaoyu was worried about. These people have been in high positions for a long time, and even if they are dissatisfied, they will not show joy on the surface.
I will still observe the minimum courtesy and will not embarrass Cheng Xiaoyu in person.
However, Cheng Xiaoyu could still tell that the people in the Pei family were not enthusiastic about him, and he could feel the resistance in their bones, including Pei Pei's mother, who smiled very formulaically and treated Qi Yu and others like an ordinary junior at home.
There is not much difference in how people treat Cheng Xiaoyu. Apparently, he has not yet accepted the identity of his daughter's boyfriend.
Only Pei Yuejin's attitude gave Cheng Xiaoyu a certain degree of confidence. He had a deep conversation with Cheng Xiaoyu. He was very pertinent and sincere. He bluntly stated that he had high requirements for his daughter's future husband. Character and integrity were a must.
To be able to support oneself and ensure a good living condition for his daughter, he does not need to be rich, but he does not want to start from scratch. Pei Yuejin did not deny Cheng Xiaoyu's achievements and thought that he did quite well. At the same time, Pei Yuejin did not deny Cheng Xiaoyu's achievements.
It was also pointed out that as the only daughter of their parents, they hope that their daughter can spend a relatively large amount of time with them every year.
In any case, Pei Yuejin is the only elder who has come up with real demands and conditions, and the most important thing is his fatherhood. This makes Cheng Xiaoyu feel that the 25,000-mile Long March has gone through a journey that is not perfect but acceptable.
beginning.
After leaving Pei's house in a daze, Cheng Xiaoyu found that except for a few people's questions, he found that he had not noticed the furnishings in the house at all. He also seemed to be too nervous about the vague appearance and features of many people.
After leaving the Pei family, Qi Yu invited Cheng Xiaoyu to go out and sit with him.
"Lao Cheng, Quanjude? This wealthy family doesn't have enough to eat. The brothers are fighting side by side today. Let's go out for a drink."
Cheng Xiaoyu looked at Pei Pei and respectfully asked for her opinion. He was moved. It was rare to meet someone with the right temper. It also gave him a way to relax during this trip to the capital.
"Brother Haiyang, you arranged a place for us tonight, but we didn't even take a shower when we came back."
Pei Pei, the sick princess, is known to Qi Yu and all four of them. They are not familiar with each other, but they also know that this poor little Pei family has not seen each other for a while. I heard that the stubborn illness that has troubled her for more than 20 years has been cured, and she has also changed a lot. Today, she will meet again.
When they met, Qi Yu and the four of them were completely shocked. One person could change so much. The Bing girl back then has now become a peerless beauty. No wonder there are rumors that the children of that family want to marry the Pei family.
"No problem, Club America." Jia Haiyang's words made Pei Pei frown secretly. It was obviously showing off and made her feel uncomfortable.
Qi Yu can understand Jia Haiyang's approach, but he himself would probably feel uncomfortable. Their deep-rooted thinking makes it difficult for them to accept an ordinary person as a complete circle of people. Making friends with Cheng Xiaoyu is just making friends, and they only have a small taste. How can they be like now?
In this way, once Cheng Xiaoyu and Pei Pei really become a couple, it will not be a problem of the circle, but real relatives. This kind of relationship is difficult to accept.
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