Xu Chunliang was originally scheduled to return to Dongzhou tomorrow, but after much thought, he should still pay a visit to Mr. Qiao.
The main reason why he did not go to Qiao's house this time was because Qiao Rulong met him in private and asked him to treat Mr. Ye. The Ye family did not want to make this matter public, and Qiao Rulong also kept it secret from the family, so everyone understood it tacitly.
Before going to Qiao's house, Xu Chunliang contacted Qiao Rulong. Qiao Rulong told him that he was on a business trip in Xiangjiang and asked him to go directly there.
Qiao Rulong was very confident about Xu Chunliang's work. Although this future brother-in-law was young, he had an excellent sense of proportion and was very clear about what should be said and what should not be said.
Xu Chunliang called Mei Ruxue again, and Mei Ruxue told him that both of his aunts were in the capital these days, and he could just go and meet them.
When Xu Chunliang heard that there were so many people in the Qiao family, he backed down a little. He wanted to talk to Mr. Qiao alone in the past, but he didn't want to face the inspection of a large family. He thought of a group of people surrounding him asking questions.
Xi has a big head.
Mei Ruxue could guess his hesitation through the phone and said with a smile: "What do you have to be afraid of? My two aunts are both very good to me."
Xu Chunliang said: "The better I treat you, the more picky I will be. I'd better wait until the next time I come to the capital to visit you."
Mei Ruxue said: "I thought you were not afraid of anything."
Xu Chunliang said: "Because I care about you, I care about their opinions."
Mei Ruxue said: "Anyway, you are the only one who has more to do with it."
Xu Chunliang thought that this matter was over. He had just booked a ticket back to Dongzhou tonight. Ye Qingya called and asked him to go to Qiao's house for dinner in the evening. However, it was Qiao Rulong who greeted her. She
Tell Mr. Qiao about this.
Because Mr. Qiao personally gave the order, Xu Chunliang had to change the ticket, and the ugly daughter-in-law also had to meet her parents-in-law, and sooner or later she had to meet Mei Ruxue's two aunts.
Xu Chunliang has also heard from Mei Ruxue in the past that his aunt Qiao Yuanhong and uncle Wang Zhenjiang are both national academicians.
My sister-in-law Qiao Yuanlan is a famous jewelry designer. Her current career focus is overseas and she is the chief designer of the famous luxury brand Bulgari. Her uncle is the president of Huaguang Technology, which is headquartered in NEW Jiapo.
It can be said that the children of the Qiao family are already leaders in all walks of life. For ordinary people, they are already at a level that they cannot reach in their lifetime. However, Mr. Qiao is still unwilling to accept it. None of these children can surpass himself.
Among them, Qiao Rulong and Mei Ruxue's father, Qiao Yuanshan, was once the one he was most optimistic about. Unfortunately, he failed to pass the test of love. He passed away like a yellow crane and has not been missing for twenty years. To this day, he is still alive or dead.
have no idea.
Although the eldest son Qiao Yuanjiang is involved in politics, his qualities in all aspects are not as good as Qiao Yuanshan's. The current position is already his limit and there is no possibility of further advancement.
Fortunately, Qiao Rulong gave up business and entered politics, and now all the hopes of the Qiao family are pinned on him.
Xu Chunliang specially brought some local specialties to Qiao's house. It is always not good to visit empty-handed. If you bring too expensive gifts, your motives are not so simple. Fortunately, the Dongzhou Liaison Office in Beijing has a lot of Dongzhou local specialties.
Xu Chunliang bought some. Although Li Xiumei was unwilling to accept money, Xu Chunliang was very cautious in this regard. Taking advantage of such a small advantage could easily be used to make a fuss.
Just as he prepared the gifts, he received a call from Ye Qingya. Mr. Qiao was very thoughtful and asked Ye Qingya to pick him up.
Ye Qingya saw Xu Chunliang moving things into the car and came over to help. Xu Chunliang asked her to rest. This kind of strenuous work was only for men.
Ye Qingya couldn't help but said: "You are quite macho, why are you asked to bring so many things to dinner?"
Xu Chunliang said: "These are some local specialties. Let's give them to Mr. Qiao to try." He closed the trunk and went to sit in the back.
Ye Qingya started the car, glanced at him from the rearview mirror and said, "You haven't taken the initiative to mention it in the past few days. Neither Rulong nor I told grandpa about your coming to the capital."
Xu Chunliang knew that she meant to remind him to keep the secret of treating Mr. Ye, and said with a smile: "I didn't want to disturb his old man, but Ruxue insisted that I come over on her behalf."
Ye Qingya smiled and said: "We are a family sooner or later, why bother?"
"Are there many people at home today?"
Ye Qingya said: "Both aunts are back, but their children have not followed."
Xu Chunliang relaxed a little, so there wouldn't be too many people to deal with.
Ye Qingya asked: "Are there any new works recently?"
Xu Chunliang was stunned by her question, but he immediately reacted. Ye Qingya pointed out that it should be calligraphy.
"No, I have been busy with work and study during this period and have no time to write."
Ye Qingya said: "Your calligraphy skills are so high. If you practice hard, you should be able to become a great master."
Xu Chunliang laughed: "Don't say that. I know what level I am at. Everything I write is copied and I don't have my own style."
It's not like Ye Qingya has never seen his calligraphy works before. She secretly sighed in her heart. Xu Chunliang's calligraphy was so modest at such a level. What could she be proud of? She used to think that her calligraphy level had already surpassed that of the younger generation.
Outstanding, but after meeting Xu Chunliang, she realized that the saying that there are people outside the world is indeed true.
What Ye Qingya said just now was not a compliment. She thought that Xu Chunliang's calligraphy skills were enough to hold a solo exhibition. She suggested: "Why don't you provide me with a few works and I will help you sign up for the competition. I believe you can get good results."
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Xu Chunliang smiled and said: "I have no interest in this kind of competition."
Ye Qingya said: "This is an opportunity to join the Calligraphy Association."
"Why should I join the calligraphy association?"
Ye Qingya was stunned by his question. In her opinion, if you reach a certain level of calligraphy, you must join the calligraphy association. After thinking for a while, she responded: "You can communicate with other calligraphers."
When Xu Chunliang met Ye Qingya for the first time, he understood the behavior of the people in the Calligraphy Association. He didn't want to join this circle full of hypocrisy and flattery. He shook his head and said, "I never thought about going in this direction."
There is a saying that goes well when it comes to development. If you are not in this circle, don’t force your way in. Even if you force your way in, you will still be incompatible with others.”
Ye Qingya said: "Aren't you already in this circle? One of the tasks that the Culture and Tourism Bureau is responsible for is cultural activities. If we want to hold an art exhibition and a calligraphy exhibition, we must first get approval from the Culture and Tourism Department. You will inevitably have to deal with the Calligraphy Association in the future."
Even if Ye Qingya didn't say anything, Xu Chunliang didn't realize that the Bureau of Culture and Tourism had so much control.
Ye Qingya drove into the gate smoothly.
Xu Chunliang thought that if he came by himself, someone would have to come out to pick him up. It was not that easy for ordinary people to meet Mr. Qiao.
Xu Chunliang asked Ye Qingya how to call his two aunts later.
Ye Qingya smiled and said, "You can just call me aunt."
Xu Chunliang said: "I dare to shout, but others may not agree."
Ye Qingya said: "Then I'll address you directly. I don't know much about the world of people in this area."
She parked the car and Xu Chunliang quickly got out of the car to get her things. At this time, Mei Ruxue's uncle Wang Zhenjiang came out.
Ye Qingya said: "Uncle! This is Xiao Xu."
Wang Zhenjiang came over to help and smiled at Xu Chunliang: "My surname is Wang."
Xu Chunliang called him Uncle Wang. Although he and Mei Ruxue were in love, they were not married after all, so it would be rude to call him uncle.
Wang Zhenjiang said: "Why did you buy so many gifts?"
Xu Chunliang said: "These are some local specialties, which Grandpa Qiao also likes to eat." In fact, if Grandpa Qiao likes to eat these, he is just talking about it.
Ye Qingya went in first, and Wang Zhenjiang and Xu Chunliang walked in together. Wang Zhenjiang looked at Xu Chunliang from time to time: "I heard that you work in Dongzhou?" After all, he is engaged in scientific research and is not good at dealing with people.
Xu Chunliang said: "I'm a local from Dongzhou, and I haven't been working for a long time. I came to the capital this time to study."
Wang Zhenjiang nodded repeatedly: "It is a good thing for young people to love learning, which proves that they are motivated."
Xu Chunliang said: "Uncle Wang, I heard that you are an academician of the Academy of Sciences?"
Wang Zhenjiang smiled calmly and said, "I'm just a nerd."
"You have a lot of knowledge. I respect a learned person like you the most."
A series of flattery made Wang Zhenjiang feel a little comfortable.
The two of them entered the living room, and Xu Chunliang called out without noticing anything: "Grandpa Qiao, I'm here."
Mr. Qiao walked over with his hands behind his back, but there was no smile on his face: "You kid, you have been in the capital for so many days and you don't even come to see me?"
Xu Chunliang said: "Don't be offended. I'm busy studying. I finally have time today. I'll ask Brother Long to make an appointment."
"Do you still need to make an appointment to come to my place?"
"I'm afraid of disturbing your rest."
Mr. Qiao saw that he had brought so many things: "I asked you to come to eat, why did you bring so many things?"
"They are all Dongzhou's specialties. Let me give you a taste. There is nothing valuable. They are grains, duck eggs, and goose eggs. They are all pure green foods."
Mr. Qiao asked Wang Zhenjiang to take everything in and asked Xu Chunliang to come and sit in the living room.
At this time, a graceful and elegant beauty came over. She was Mei Ruxue's sister-in-law Qiao Yuanlan. Before she even came close, she had already said, "Who is this? You can really talk."
Xu Chunliang greeted: "Hello, sister!"
Although Qiao Yuanlan took good care of herself, she was still forty years old after all. When she heard him calling her sister, she couldn't help but giggle: "Did you make a mistake and call me sister? I am Mei Ruxue's sister-in-law.
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Xu Chunliang was stunned and opened his mouth so much that he could stuff a big goose egg into it. He opened his eyes and told lies: "You are Xiaoxue's aunt. She didn't tell me that you are so young. She just told me all day that her sister-in-law is very beautiful.
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Qiao Yuanlan smiled so hard that her beautiful eyes narrowed into slits. Mr. Qiao shook his head. This guy is very good at coaxing women. He would not blush if he told such nonsense. The key is that women like to hear this.
