Zheng Pei'an made the greatest contribution tonight, and the juniors took turns toasting to him.
Xu Jiawen couldn't help but remind him not to be greedy. She understood Zheng Pei'an's intentions and was very grateful to him for taking care of her father over the years.
Zheng Pei'an said: "People feel refreshed when happy events happen. I am used to being alone, but fortunately I have integrated into your big family. I am happy. I finally have a sense of belonging."
Xu Changshan said: "Pei'an, no one here treats you as an outsider. I have long regarded you as my own son."
A son-in-law is half a son, and even if he is not as close to Zheng Pei'an as his two sons-in-law, maybe in the eyes of his father, his son-in-law has taken away his precious daughter, and it is difficult to look down on him.
Xu Changshan especially disliked his younger son-in-law Zhen Guowei. It was his daughter's choice and he did not interfere, but he always reserved his opinion.
Maybe it was because of the geographical difference, there was a big cultural gap, and Xu Changshan was quite disgusted with his abnormal sense of superiority in his bones, but they rarely met, and they were getting along well these years.
Zheng Pei'an was quite moved and nodded repeatedly. His parents had passed away and he had no brothers or sisters. Emotionally, he really regarded Xu Changshan as his father. Of course, it was because he liked Xu Jiawen at first, but Luohua was deliberately ruthless.
Xu Jiawen did not fall in love with him. Later, she studied abroad and met her husband Zhen Guowei. After getting married, they went to Xiangjiang. The couple were both senior intellectuals, one taught at the Chinese University and the other taught at the City University.
Zheng Pei'an knew the gap between himself and others, and had never had any extravagant expectations. In his eyes, Xu Jiawen and his wife were a couple of gods, but he did not expect that they would also be divorced now.
It's impossible to say that he doesn't miss Xu Jiawen in his heart. He didn't sleep well last night. After thinking about it for a whole night, Zheng Pei'an realized that even if Xu Jiawen got divorced, the possibility of their relationship was not high.
Xu Jiawen has been making progress in these years, but he has almost stopped making progress. Let's just be a friend. If he has any wrong ideas, he won't even be a friend.
Xu Jia'an and Zheng Pei'an are also very familiar with each other, and asked about Zheng Pei'an's current family situation.
Zheng Pei'an said that he is still single and is used to the single life.
Zhen Chun said: "Uncle Zheng, you haven't gotten married yet, aren't you just waiting for my mother?"
Everyone was stunned, Xu Jiawen even blushed: "What are you talking nonsense about?"
Xu Chunliang actually admired his little cousin's straightforward character. He smiled and said: "Children's words are unbridled, children's words are unbridled!"
Zheng Pei'an said: "It's not that I'm not married, I've been married and divorced."
Xu Jiawen looked at his daughter coldly. If she dared to tell her about her divorce, he would never be done with her.
Fortunately, Zhen Chun didn't dare to say anything nonsense this time. Her mother repeatedly told her not to make her grandfather sad. There was already a divorced family in the family. This added one, and the elderly may not be able to accept it.
Zhen Chun said: "Uncle Zheng, why did you divorce? Don't you have children?"
Zheng Pei'an shook his head: "My ex-wife is a hot girl from the Miao ethnic group with a very hot temper. We got married within a week of knowing each other and divorced within half a year."
Xu Changshan sighed and said: "I don't understand that you young people are making fun of marriage without thinking clearly about why you want to get married? Once you get married, you have to be responsible. You can't get divorced easily."
Zhen Chun said curiously: "Uncle Zheng, tell me why you wanted to divorce in the first place?"
Xu Chunliang discovered that this little cousin had a gossipy heart. He was worried that Zheng Pei'an would be embarrassed, so he took the initiative to help him out: "It's just that we have a bad relationship."
Zhen Chun said: "This is the scumbag's favorite excuse."
Everyone laughed, this time talking about Xu Jia'an's childish talk.
Zheng Pei'an smiled and said, "You said everything."
Xu Changshan has not been so happy for a long time. Xu Jiaan made a video call to his brother Xu Jiaxuan.
In the video, Xu Jiaxuan is in his office in Manhattan. He first says hello to his father. Seeing a large family gathered together, Xu Jiaxuan expresses envy. In fact, he calls his son every once in a while, but Xu Chunliang doesn't answer. Xu Jiaxuan thinks that his son
He was angry with himself. In fact, Xu Chunliang didn't want to call him daddy.
Xu Jiaan scanned several young people one by one with his camera, and Xu Jiaxuan called out each one by name.
Because the three of them, Zhen Chun, traveled to North America together last year, and as his uncle, he welcomed and accompanied him throughout the trip. On the contrary, he was a little estranged from his son. Xu Jiaan handed the phone to Xu Chunliang: "Chunliang, have a few words with your dad."
Only then did Xu Chunliang realize that his aunt did not make this video call for no reason. She must have heard about the lack of contact between their father and son, so he took this opportunity to help ease the relationship between them.
If he hadn't known it in advance, Xu Jiaxuan would have barely been able to recognize his son. He said excitedly: "Chunliang, I am your father!"
Xu Chunliang said: "I know you."
Xu Jiaxuan smiled awkwardly and said: "I'm so happy, son. I heard that you are working. Congratulations. I have wronged you all these years. Dad is busy at work..."
"Being busy at work is no excuse. They are all born from the same father. Your sisters and others can come to see grandpa, why can't you come?"
"Uh... I... sent money back!" Xu Jiaxuan was speechless when his son asked.
"Okay, grandpa doesn't like your waste of money at all. If you really have a filial piety, come back and visit often. You will grow old one day, so you are not afraid of retribution."
A group of people were stunned. Those who knew it was my son teaching me a lesson, but those who didn't know thought it was me teaching my son a lesson.
Xu Changshan listened happily, and his grandson said what he had been holding in his heart. This unfilial thing really thought that sending two dollars would be enough?
Xu Jiaxuan was speechless after being scolded. You could feel his embarrassment at this moment across the Pacific Ocean: "Chunliang... I... I... say a few words to your grandpa."
Xu Chunliang handed the phone to his grandfather, and Xu Changshan hung up immediately, saying that no matter how nice he said, it would be better to come back.
Liang Shude realized that something was wrong in the atmosphere and raised his glass and said: "We wish the old man good health and a long life."
Mei Ruxue followed the toast and found that this family was really interesting.
After dinner, Mei Ruxue said goodbye and left. After all, it was a family gathering of the Xu family, and it was not appropriate for her to stay here for too long.
Xu Chunliang walked her to the car and said with a smile, "Thank you!"
Mei Ruxue said: "Thank me for what?"
Xu Chunliang said: "Thank you for giving me such a big face."
Mei Ruxue knew what he meant. Almost everyone thought she was his girlfriend tonight, so she didn't clarify the matter in front of everyone tonight because of her face.
Mei Ruxue handed the red envelope to him, but Xu Chunliang confiscated it and let her keep it. After all, it was the old man's wish.
Mei Ruxue didn't insist, waved her hand to him, and drove away.
Xu Chunliang watched Mei Ruxue's car drive away, and when he was about to go back, a purple Porsche Cayenne stopped in front of him.
Liang Linan's brother and sister came out with Zhen Chun. A chubby young man got out of the Cayenne. His name was Du Yunqiang. He was Liang Linan's classmate when he was studying abroad. Liang Linan had contacted him before coming to Dongzhou. Du Yunqiang specially took them to play.
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Liang Linan also invited his cousin to go with him. Xu Chunliang didn't have much interest in this kind of nightlife and said he would stay and chat with his family.
The Xu Jia'an sisters went to wash pots and dishes, while Zheng Pei'an and Liang Shude accompanied the old man to smoke and chat.
Seeing Xu Chunliang coming back, Liang Shude was a little surprised and asked him why he didn't play with him?
Xu Chunliang told the truth that he had no interest in clubbing.
Zheng Pei'an lamented that the young people of this generation are different from the past. In the past, the most they could do was sing karaoke, but now they often go clubbing. He doesn't understand the point of having fun in that thing. It's boring to drink and not eat.
Liang Shude smiled and said: "Young people have their own lives. As elders, we should not interfere."
Xu Changshan frowned when he heard that several children went clubbing. In his opinion, bars were not a place for serious people. It was a mixed bag of people. What if they got into trouble? Xu Changshan told them his worries.
Zheng Pei'an told him not to worry. The public security in Dongzhou is now very good, and the whole society is cracking down on gangs and evil. The bad guys have become more peaceful. There have been very few gang incidents in recent years.
Although he said this, Xu Changshan was still worried. The three children were all outsiders and unfamiliar with their place of birth. He asked Xu Chunliang to accompany him. Now the old man is particularly relieved about Xu Chunliang, knowing that his grandson has become more and more capable since he started working.
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Xu Chunliang didn't want to go at first, but after hearing what his grandfather said, he had no choice but to obey his orders. He went out and took a taxi to go to SEVEN STAR.
Xu Chunliang got out of the car at the door of the bar and immediately saw Du Yunqiang's Porsche in the parking lot. The main reason was that the purple film was too sexy.
Entering the bar, the confusing lights flashing inside and the deafening sound effects made him feel like he was possessed.
A waiter came up to him and asked him how many people there were. Xu Chunliang said that he was looking for someone. He looked around and didn't see where his cousin and the others had gone.
Two DJs were dancing crazily on the stage, and a group of men and women below were twitching wildly to the music. Xu Chunliang felt that people in this place were becoming a little crazy. He wished he could go over and give everyone an injection to wake them up.
While looking around, a short-haired woman waved to him in the distance. Xu Chunliang took a closer look and saw that it was Zhao Xiaohui, the host of Dongzhou TV.
Speaking of which, Dongzhou is really not a big place and you can meet acquaintances wherever you go.
Zhao Xiaohui was also alone. Xu Chunliang came and sat down next to her: "Hey, sister Xiaohui, what a coincidence?"
Zhao Xiaohui smiled and said: "It seems that we are really destined. I am worried that no one will drink with me."
Her makeup today was a little exaggerated, with flaming red lips, newly cut short hair, and a wet and messy texture. She picked up the cigarettes on the table, and Xu Chunliang said that she didn't know how to do it.
Zhao Xiaohui took one herself, and Xu Chunliang took out a lighter to light it for her. Zhao Xiaohui was stunned for a moment, why would she carry a lighter with her if she didn't smoke?
Xu Chunliang told her that this lighter was a prop specially used to serve leaders. Zhao Xiaohui understood. No wonder he was highly regarded by the leaders of his unit at such a young age.
