China has been a country of etiquette since ancient times. The world is governed by benevolence and filial piety. Throughout all dynasties, there has been a department called the Ministry of Rites, and the Ministry of Rites is often juxtaposed with the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of Officials and other departments with real power. This shows the importance of the Ministry of Rites.
Therefore, in Chinese tradition, etiquette and education are often valued. Traditional Chinese medicine is China's traditional medicine. Therefore, in the Xinglin world, the rules have always been relatively strict. Up to now, only the Xinglin world and the martial arts world still retain
Some traditional Chinese rules and etiquette.
The Zhang family, as one of the four major families in the Xinglin world, has lasted for hundreds of years, and they also attach great importance to etiquette and rules.
Lin Yuan followed Zhang Yiqing and got off the car in front of Zhang's house. The front door of Zhang's house was already open. The steps at the door were very wet. It was obvious that they had just been sprinkled with water to clear the road. The main door was wide open. In ancient China, it was often used to welcome distinguished guests.
Very formal etiquette.
The Zhang family lived in an old-fashioned courtyard house. The courtyard house had been renovated and looked very good. Lin Yuan got out of the car and looked at the wide open front door and the wet steps in front of the door. He couldn't help but smile. Although he didn't care about many of the rules, he did.
It doesn't mean that they don't understand. The Zhang family has mobilized so many people, and it can be seen that they attach great importance to him.
"Lin Yuan, your Lin family is considered to be the queen of imperial doctors. Although it is not prosperous, it is considered to be a good match for our Zhang family. The old man attaches great importance to your visit today." Zhang Yiqing said to Lin Yuan with a smile.
"Mr. Zhang is too polite. He's just a late-schooler coming to visit. It's not worth it." Lin Yuan said hurriedly.
"That's right. Your grandfather is no longer here, and your father is not a medical student. After all, you can be considered the head of your Lin family." Zhang Yiqing smiled, and while speaking, he made a gesture of invitation: "Lin Yuan,
please."
Lin Yuan smiled slightly, was not polite, and stepped up the steps. Zhang Yiqing had already made it very clear. Today, Lin Yuan represented not only himself, but also the Lin family, so Lin Yuan could not be discouraged.
Chinese people have had a sectarian mentality since ancient times, and they also attach great importance to the inheritance of the family. Nowadays, many rural areas still have the idea of valuing boys over girls. They just think that boys can carry on the family line. The Zhang family is a Xinglin family. This is more important than
Generally, families are more important. Although the Lin family is not prosperous, the inheritance has not been broken.
Zhang Yiqing invited Lin Yuan to the main hall, and asked Lin Yuan to sit down on the first chair on the right side of the main hall. He then ordered others to serve tea while he sat down opposite.
The main hall of the Zhang family has a very formal layout. There is an Eight Immortals table facing the main entrance. There is a chair on each side of the Eight Immortals table. There are two chairs and a coffee table on each side of the Eight Immortals table. This layout is also the same in ancient China.
The layout of the main hall of a large family.
The two chairs next to the Eight Immortals table in the center are usually occupied by the head of the family or the eldest elder. Ordinary people are not eligible to sit. The chairs on the left side of the two opposite sides are also for the host, and the ones on the right are for the guests.
The first chair on the right is often occupied by the most distinguished guests.
"Lin Yuan, drink tea first. The old man will be here soon." When the tea came out, Zhang Yiqing made an invitation gesture to Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan picked up the teacup, gently touched the tea foam on the tea with the tea lid, then gestured to Zhang Yiqing, then took a sip and praised: "Good tea, top quality Tieguanyin, still made from Yuquan."
The spring water from the mountain is fragrant and sweet."
"Haha, good tea must be tasted by someone who understands tea." Zhang Yiqing chuckled, and he paid more attention to Lin Yuan in his heart.
To put it bluntly, the Zhang family put on such a big show today, on the one hand, it was a sign of respect for Lin Yuan, so that it would be easier to talk to him later, and secondly, it was also a show of respect for Lin Yuan.
Not many people understand these rules at the moment. Lin Yuan is young. If he has exceeded anything from the moment he entered the door to now, it will definitely be very embarrassing.
However, from the moment he got off the bus to now, Lin Yuan has been very particular about his words and deeds, without any rudeness. It is obvious that Lin Yuan is very clear about these rules. The more this happens, the harder Zhang Yiqing feels that Lin Yuan is more difficult to deal with.
Don't underestimate these things. Although many people don't know these rules now, in China, truly sophisticated families still attach great importance to them. The bigger the family, the more status they have, the more they care about these things. Sometimes a small family
A small offense is an insult to the host.
Why do nouveau riche country bumpkins always fail to get on the stage? Sometimes it’s not just money, but these rules. Therefore, even if some people don’t understand it at first, they will integrate and learn after they have money. Why, just to be better
Integrate well into upper-class circles.
Society is a society of people. Some things are not a matter of whether you like it or not. Trends are pursued by everyone. If you cannot integrate, you will naturally not be able to enter this circle, and then you are not qualified to challenge some people.
Although Lin Yuan's net worth is not as good as that of the Zhang family, he has a lot of background and knows these things well. Therefore, when he deals with some upper-class society or wealthy families, he will not offend the other party rashly, nor will he be despised easily by the other party. In this way, Lin Yuan
It will be easier to integrate into this circle and enter the upper class society more easily.
After finishing a cup of tea, someone came forward to add water. When Lin Yuan's tea cup was filled with water, Zhang Zhengyue happened to support an old man and walked in. The old man was Zhang Yuanqing.
Zhang Zhengyue has been supporting Zhang Yuanqing to sit down on the chair next to the Eight Immortals table. Only then did he reach Zhang Yiqing's head. At the same time, Zhang Chenqing, Zhang Lianyu and other Zhang family members also entered the hall. When Zhang Zhengyue helped Zhang Yuanqing enter,
, Lin Yuan had already stood up to express his respect for Zhang Yuanqing.
Except for Zhang Yuanqing, who was sitting at the head of the Eight Immortals table, the other members of the Zhang family were sitting across from Lin Yuan. Zhang Lianyu could only stand because he was a junior. Although Lin Yuan was considered a junior, as Zhang Yiqing said,
Lin Yuan is considered the head of the Lin family and represents the Lin family. At the same time, Lin Yuan is also a guest, which is different.
After a group of people sat down, Zhang Yuanqing looked at Lin Yuan and looked at Lin Yuan.
"I've met Mr. Zhang." Lin Yuan saluted hurriedly and said politely.
"Sit down." Zhang Yuanqing smiled at Lin Yuan, asked Lin Yuan to sit down again, and then said: "I knew your grandfather Lin Yizhi when I was young, but I never met him. Now that I can see you, I have no regrets.
Well, our Zhang family and your Lin family were both imperial doctors of the Qing Dynasty. Although there are some conflicts, it is a kind of fate that the descendants of our two families can meet each other a hundred years later."
"Mr. Zhang is absolutely right." Lin Yuan said neither humble nor arrogantly: "When my grandfather was still alive, he mentioned you, Mr. Zhang, many times, saying that you were a benevolent doctor and a great doctor of the generation."
"Haha, your grandpa praised me." Zhang Yuanqing smiled slightly and said, "In fact, I have nothing else to do with you today. One is to meet the descendants of the Lin family, and the other is to meet the young miracle doctor who has been in the limelight recently.
"
"Mr. Zhang is ridiculous. I would never dare to be a miracle doctor." Lin Yuan said hurriedly.
"Haha, I thought the rumors outside were a bit exaggerated before. Now that I have met the real person, I feel that the rumors outside are actually a bit untrue. You are better than the rumors outside." Zhang Yuanqing said.
Lin Yuan didn't say a word, and his expression was calm.
Zhang Yuanqing looked at Lin Yuan's face and sighed slightly in his heart. Judging from Lin Yuan's performance at this time, Lin Yuan is indeed better than his grandson Zhang Lianyu. He is young, neither arrogant nor impetuous, humble and calm. Such a young man is indeed
Rarely seen.
It was Lin Yuan at this time. If it were Zhang Lianyu, he might have been overwhelmed by the praise from a respected Chinese medicine expert.
Zhang Yuanqing and Lin Yuan exchanged a few words about family matters before getting down to the topic: "Back then, our Zhang family and your Lin family jointly kept the elixir prescription of the Qing court's Immortal Aunt Da Lao'er. Later, your ancestor Lin Younian took away half of the elixir prescription."
, the other half of the prescription has also been collected by our Zhang family. One part of this prescription is worth hundreds of years, which is a great loss to the traditional Chinese medicine community."
"What you always said is absolutely true, but people have selfish motives. The Zhang family needs Danfang more than me right now. As the saying goes, there are rare things to live in. Mr. Zhang must be aware of my conditions." Lin Yuan said.
Zhang Yuanqing smiled slightly. Lin Yuan was indeed not easy to deal with. He was not moved by his righteousness at all, and he did not give him face as an old guy.
"I know your conditions, but do you think I will agree?" Zhang Yuanqing looked at Lin Yuan with a smile and said: "I am already eighty years old. Even if I have this pill recipe, I can live a few more years. Three years is still five years.
Year?"
"Old man, if you have anything to say, just say it, no need to beat around the bush," Lin Yuan said.
"It is impossible for me to terminate our engagement with the Song family. I can promise you that I will not ask the Song family to consummate the marriage within two years." Zhang Yuanqing said.
"Grandpa..." Zhang Lianyu was very anxious after hearing this. Two years, how could this be possible? At this time, he planned to marry Song Xiaomeng as soon as possible so as to humiliate Lin Yuan. Two years, although he will only be thirty after two years.
One year old, but many things can happen in two years. If Lin Yuan and Song Xiaomeng can't control the sparks and eat the forbidden fruit, he will be nothing more than a cuckold king even if he marries Song Xiaomeng.
"Shut up."
Zhang Zhengyue turned around and shouted lowly, and Zhang Lianyu hurriedly shut up.
Lin Yuan had a smile on his face and looked at Zhang Yuanqing without rushing to speak. This condition was his bottom line, but he couldn't expose it so easily.
Seeing that Lin Yuan remained silent, Zhang Yuanqing smiled slightly and continued: "And I will also give you a chance."
"What opportunity?" Lin Yuan asked.
"Have you ever heard of the Xinglin Mountaineering Meeting held every five years?" Zhang Yuanqing asked.
"Grandpa..." Hearing this, Zhang Lianyu shouted again. Zhang Yuanqing looked at him and Zhang Lianyu hurriedly shut up.
"Xinglin Mountaineering Club?" Lin Yuan was stunned. He had never heard of this.
"Xinglin Mountaineering Club, each pass is high, and the next time should be one year later. If you can beat Lian Yu in the Xinglin Mountaineering Club then, I will agree to terminate the engagement with the Song family." Zhang Yuanqing said.
"What are the rules of this Xinglin Mountaineering Club?" Lin Yuan asked.
"Haha, you have to understand the rules yourself, and not everyone is qualified to participate in this Xinglin Mountaineering Club. Let's wait until you are qualified." Zhang Yuanqing smiled lightly, reached out and picked up the teacup beside him,