As usual, the ceremony lasts for seven days, and people come to pay their respects in droves. During the day, there is a flowing table and card game. If it is normal and the relationship with the deceased is not too close, for these people, it may be regarded as a rare opportunity to gather.
, of course, this time is different.
Although Huang Bingxiang was quarantined for review in the past two months, and any information obtained from any source believed that he would no longer have a chance to make a comeback, some people still had some hope, looking for connections and working for it. However, the review was over at this time.
, have begun to prepare to file a lawsuit, the whole matter is tantamount to conclusive evidence, a certainty. At this time when the Huang family is falling apart, such a funeral suddenly occurs again, perhaps the sadness for the old man is less for the few, and more for the combination
What happened in the past two months has caused a sense of boredom and confusion.
The people running back and forth but feeling a little overwhelmed, the dull atmosphere, the quiet children, the formulaic worship process in the mourning hall, the entire Huang family villa, with the monotonous funeral songs, seemed to be shrouded in a haze and depressed
In the halo of light, people occasionally passed by on the roadside and pointed inside. Some were happy, some were suspicious, and some were disdainful.
In the past, if there was a funeral in the Huang family, it would be held with great fanfare, and passers-by would see it. They would probably say, "There are thousands of wreaths," "The secretary of the municipal party committee is here," or "That's the boss of such-and-such company of such-and-such group, right?"
" and other enviable sentences, as if this is not a funeral but a happy event that can be shown off.
The fall of Huang Bingxiang this time has had an impact on the Huang family and has also shocked all walks of life. Although official crimes at the provincial level will never be revealed to the outside world until the end of the trial, there are already many people who know about it.
It has long become a "family of corrupt officials", "a family that deserves to die", etc. If you are a person living nearby, watching the Huang family continue to develop step by step, and then decline overnight, I am afraid that there will be a bit of sadness in the words.
Affection.
In the past, there would have been crowds coming and going at such a funeral, and there would be constant traffic in the streets outside. It would have been a lively atmosphere, with people paying their respects and giving gifts one after another, and then meeting with familiar people in such an atmosphere.
Talking about business casually, waiting for dinner, children are joking and playing everywhere. Only when it goes too far, the adults will curse. After all, it is a funeral. It cannot be so public. Relatively speaking, the atmosphere this time
, that would really fit the taste of a funeral.
The tree fell and the hozens dispersed. But the Huang family's nearly emaciated camel was bigger than the horse after all. After all, there were still many people coming and going to worship, but naturally some party and government leaders would not set foot in the muddy waters of the Huang family. Many
The boss, a wealthy businessman who is still very kind, most likely paid his respects, and then lied about leaving early because he had something to do. As for whether he would stay here for lunch or dinner, he would naturally not discuss any more business. When Huang Bingxiang was in power, he told the family
Too much concern, this time implicated, countless small companies are on the verge of bankruptcy. Most of the people talking in groups in the yard or in the villa have sad faces. Some people often quarrel with others when they talk about things that are not going their way.
stand up.
Under such circumstances, those who are most likely to suffer disaster are those children who are still young and do not know how to watch what is happening. When playing inside and outside the house, they may be scolded at some point. After a day or two, no matter how naughty the child is,
Most of them are also said to be trembling. In late spring and early summer, the sky is gloomy in the afternoon, which just reflects the atmosphere that makes even the most innocent children seem heavy. Ming Le, the voice of someone coming to pay homage is monotonous from the loudspeaker from time to time.
It spreads far and wide.
Behind the villa, in a corridor near the lawn and pond, Yahan was standing with a man in his fifties. Her hair was pulled back, and she wore a black wide-rimmed tortoise shell with white butterfly collar.
A shirt, a black jacket, a spring skirt of the same plain white color, a tall figure and thin high-heeled shoes are exactly what a mature and low-key intellectual woman looks like, walking slowly and talking at the same time.
"...What happened to the Huang family, I sighed... At the time of the reform and opening up, the Huang family was the fastest growing. At that time, Huang Wuping was still in the Political Bureau of the Central Committee. The Huang family's villa was also the earliest wealthy family in Jianghai at that time.
The symbol of the rising generation was designed by my family's company, and my eldest brother personally supervised the construction. Later, Huang Wuping retired and the Huang family's second son... Oh, at that time, the Huang family's generation was still in charge. We were all used to it.
Call him this... His official career has been smooth sailing, but Huang Wuping also offended some people when he was in office. After his death in 1989, Huang Bingxiang's promotion began to have some difficulties. He was also very powerful, with bumps and bumps.
He has managed to hold on for the past ten years and has even been promoted to the position of Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee. In fact, he only wants to make his family better. However, thinking about it, he has been too generous to his family members, even during the financial crisis.
He brought this family through. If he had been given a few more years, maybe the Huang family's economic system would have been really stable. It's a pity, these people are so ambitious, and things happened at such a sensitive time..."
As he spoke, the old man shook his head slightly, and Yahan smiled. She was not very familiar with the Huang family, and there was no direct business dealings between the two families. Naturally, it was difficult for her to comment on these matters of the Huang family, so she only said: "
So Uncle Geng, what do you think of the future of the Huang family after this incident?"
The old man looked at her with a smile: "Your Zhang family has always only done heavy industry, and has nothing to do with the Huang family's business. Why do you want to set your sights here?"
"In other words, Uncle Geng, you know that I never care about family affairs. I know that Uncle Geng, you have always had a correct vision. You just care about it."
"Huang family..." The old man surnamed Geng was silent for a moment, "When Huang Bingxiang's relationship was escorted in the past, these people had too many branches and leaves. They seemed to have a hand in everything, but the foundation was not stable. After this incident
, no one will let go of the market profits they have vacated. If everyone divides it up, it will be good if only one-fifth of them can survive. Generally speaking, the inside of the Huang Group is somewhat basic. We have roughly estimated it.
Let's take a look. The Huang family's total assets, including all their relationships, were previously valued at about 13 billion. After these first batch of problems are dealt with, it would be good to have 2 to 3 billion left.
"
Yahan frowned slightly: "Big shrinkage..."
"This is just an optimistic estimate. If the Huang family really wants to keep the two to three billion yuan, it is still a big company in the country, but this also requires the Huang family's decision-makers to have a certain vision and be able to make choices. At this time,
They should have the determination of a strong man to cut off their own strength. They should not care about any messy developments and only focus on food processing, which has the best foundation for them. Maybe they can also find a way out based on their original accumulation. If they are unwilling to give up anything, then what will happen next?
In the past two years, it is not impossible for them to be directly divided and annexed."
"Looking at the actions of the Huang family's decision-makers in recent years, I'm afraid the situation is not too optimistic."
"Not optimistic." Mr. Geng shook his head and agreed, "This kind of thing...seeing him building a Zhulou, seeing him entertaining guests, seeing his building collapse, ah...by the way, there are still two weeks to go. My second granddaughter
Full Moon, niece Yahan, have you received the invitation?"
"The invitation..." Yahan frowned slightly and thought for a while, "I haven't sent it yet, but my father and mother have already told me. Xiao Jingping is one month old, so she must go."
"Haha, judging by my memory, Jianzhong and the others haven't sent out the invitations yet. But as we agreed, niece Yahan, you can't come if you don't come. There were also some young and promising young talents coming that day. Uncle Geng
I’ll choose one for you. Otherwise, you can choose it yourself. I believe in your charm, niece Yahan, then
No one can stop this boy."
"What about that? Uncle Geng." Yahan laughed, "Recently, you uncles and uncles tell me to introduce you to my boyfriend when you see me. I haven't turned into an old aunt who can't get married, right?"
"You will be twenty-four after the Chinese New Year. We have watched you grow up. If you want to get married later, you can, but you have to find a boyfriend... Come on, I won't rush you, it will be that time anyway.
You make your own choice. It's a good thing to have a high vision. Anyway, Jianghai is so big, I don't believe that I can't find anyone who doesn't agree with you." Geng Lao smiled and waved his hand, "Well, Chief Fang Zhitian arrived in Jianghai today. In the evening, the city government
Yahan, would you like to go to the cocktail party held over there? If you do, Mr. Cui and I will wait for you to go together."
"Well... it still doesn't work. I might have dinner at Huang's house in the evening before going back." Yahan smiled, and both of them stopped.
"Eat here at Huang's house?"
Geng Lao frowned slightly, and immediately relaxed, but the doubts in his heart still existed. If the Huang family was still in power, they would come to pay homage at the funeral, and then everyone would have a meal and chat before leaving.
Normal, but this is just polite, but not necessary, especially in today's situation. Fang Zhitian is a giant spanning both economic and political circles. Even if Huang Bingxiang is still in office, no one will miss the evening because of this funeral.
At the cocktail party, Huang Bingxiang has now collapsed. The Zhang and Huang families have never been friendly, but this little niece would rather be here...
But maybe the reason why she did this was just because she still didn't care about things at home. When she thought about it, she felt relieved and saw the somewhat decadent Huang Haoyun coming down from the stairs not far away and staring at Yahan.
He walked over from behind and smiled: "Then I'm going to talk to Mr. Cui now. I guess you young people are not interested in chatting with us old men, but if you still have time after dinner, I think it's better to go there.
Let’s go take a look around at the reception. You’re at Sacred Heart College and it’s good to get to know those people in Fang Zhitian. Okay, bye, bye… you don’t have to follow me here…”
"Where are you... see you, Uncle Geng..." I wanted to follow him for a few more steps, but when I saw Mr. Geng's gesture seemed to indicate something, I turned around and saw Huang Haoyun, who I had met with five years ago.
A man who I have had some interactions with.
In the Huang family bribery case, Huang Haoyun's father Huang Bingxing had been arrested at this time. Huang Haoyun was also involved, but he barely managed to escape recently. It is not necessary to elaborate on the details, but it is extremely bitter to think about it.
I remember that in the summer of 1994, I had just returned from Cambridge, and I had experienced a blind date frenzy. Huang Haoyun was one of the suitors, but it had already fallen through before the two of them even knew each other. In the final analysis, such a playboy at that time was indeed in love with
I didn't like him, but now I remembered that it was because of him that I came to the Huang family villa for the first time, and then met Jiaming. Five years was neither long nor short.
When I looked at the man in front of me, the once high-spirited playboy was already depressed. Although he was still wearing a expensive and straight suit, he exuded a depressing atmosphere anyway, just like the entire Huang family mansion.
, but there was also a burst of sadness in my heart.
"Hi, Huang Haoyun."
"Ah, hi, Yahan...well, I saw it from behind, it seems to be you..." In fact, from the time they met, there wasn't much interaction between the two. Yahan was slim and tall when she just came back from England.
, not only beautiful in appearance, but also full of attractive and unique charm. He felt that the two families were a good match. After the unsuccessful pursuit, he felt unwilling because of his pride, so he kept this figure in his heart. Five years have passed.
He has accomplished nothing, and even his family has begun to fall apart. However, the woman in front of him has become more mature and confident. Her beauty and intelligence are perfectly combined with her elegant temperament. At this time, it only makes him feel the distance between the two parties and a slight confusion.
After that, he found a topic that was a bit trouble-making: "Uh, that's... Mr. Geng from Hengjian Group, right?"
"Yes, his second granddaughter was just born, and he was talking about babies." Yahan smiled and reached out to stroke the hair next to her ears. Although she felt some sympathy for the man in front of her, she couldn't find anything.
Here comes the topic.
"Um, ha..." Huang Haoyun's eyes were a little dazed. Hengjian Group is a big company. If such a thing happened in the past, he must have known about it and would have attended the Full Moon Wine on the memorandum. But now, he has such a banquet.
Not being qualified to go was already a problem. After thinking about it, I had to say: "Well... you come to Jiaming."
"Yeah." Yahan nodded and smiled, not trying to hide it, "I just came here and met Mr. Geng and talked for a while, but I haven't seen him yet. It's three o'clock now. Isn't he still taking a nap...
...I will go to his room to find him, please..."
"……bye."
After a long time, Huang Haoyun realized that he should raise his hands and looked at the beautiful figure that was moving away from his field of vision. It was difficult to sort out the complicated emotions in his heart.
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"Norwegian Wood" made me feel a little embarrassed...because I am a loyal Murakami fan...but basically it is very good and I recommend it.
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, when I was preparing to write an urban novel, I conceived three styles. The first one is the beginning of the scrapped manuscript related to the work, that is, the protagonist has a sister named Jian Suyan. This protagonist once struggled hard for life.
He has been a gangster, been involved in the underworld, been a killer, and finally cleared his name and worked for the country, becoming a general at least. But at any time, his body and mind fell into a quagmire of darkness. Only when he was finally paralyzed could he think quietly.
The most important girl in his life, so after rebirth, he will carefully guard this happiness, live only for his sister, try to maintain the kindness that his sister expects, and have an extremely cold heart. Such a person cannot be liked.
Although any woman other than my sister can be YY,,,. My original intention of writing a light-hearted story was deviated from my original intention, so I gave up. The second style is naturally to hide and kill, trying to entertain myself while entertaining others.
I don’t care about data, historical facts, or any bugs. To reproduce the life style I experienced in the 1990s, the protagonist will not be too outrageous or have a perverted temperament. He will be a normal person who is a little useless and has some control over it.
The resources of rebirth describe some simple YY and how it is related to the dark world. This is the style I am looking forward to. But the problem is that my sense of participation in the era is relatively weak. I have my own feelings, but for the specific
I basically forgot about the incident, and of course I had to give it up in the end. However, when I read this book, it really made me feel the feeling I wanted to express, an innocent and pure era, the author's
The portrayal is very simple, and I like the light YY very much. If I were to write it, it would definitely be so well written. I think if you are a friend who likes hidden killings, you will also like this book. I sincerely recommend it.