Except for the eldest and second young ladies who are already married, and the third young master who is studying abroad, all members of the Zhang family are here. Even Zhang Yuanxi, who is the director of Jiujiang Construction, did not go out.
Zhang Leyi fell into the criticism of her father and second brother...
"Third sister, it's not that my second brother is greedy for power," Zhang Yuanxi said sadly, "You said that Minister Song is handsome, young and promising. In what way is he not better than the underwear seller? Even if you disagree, there is no need to run away from home!
What kind of words does this sound like? Where will our Zhang family’s face be put if word spreads about it?"
Zhang Leyi lowered her head and said nothing.
Zhang Mouzhi said again: "Le Yi, since nothing happened between you and that person named Zhou, there is still room for redemption. Minister Song is impossible. The second son of Committee Member Chen's family also studied in a famous school abroad and is quite talented...
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"Dad, what are you talking about? I've never seen Mr. Chen before." Zhang Leyi began to resist.
Zhang's mother also helped to speak: "Yes, marriage cannot go against my daughter's wishes."
Traditional marriage pays attention to the orders of parents, but the Zhang family's ideas are more advanced because they are a Christian family and are greatly influenced by Western concepts.
Zhang Deyi, who was holding it, suddenly raised his head and said, "Dad, I think Mr. Zhou is very good, and he is a good match for the third sister."
"What do you know, little girl?" Zhang Yuanxi scolded.
Zhang Deyi immediately retorted: "Second brother, you are authoritarian, everyone has the right to speak!"
The eldest son, Zhang Yuandong, also came over to cheer: "Yes, yes, this family needs democracy. Only when everyone speaks freely and convinces the public with reason can conflicts be truly resolved."
"It's none of your business!" Zhang Mouzhi shouted.
Zhang Yuandong shrugged and said, "Dad, Jiujiang is really boring. When this design is completed, I am going to go to Shanghai or Nanjing to make a living."
Zhang Mouzhi frowned and said: "Our backer in Nanjing has fallen, and I am ready to give up the business in Nanjing. Now the government of the Republic of China is changing the soup without changing the medicine. Without official support, it is difficult to do business. You are still the same old man.
Just stay in Jiujiang honestly."
Zhang Yuandong said: "It's okay to stay in Jiujiang. Then you pay to build a building, one hundred meters high, and I will help you with the design."
"What are you doing if you have nothing to do and cultivate to such a high level?" Zhang Mouzhi asked.
"I feel a sense of accomplishment," Zhang Yuandong said. "This poor place in Jiujiang has no room for me to use my talents. If I continue to stay here, my design career will be dead."
Zhang's mother scolded: "You will never die, so stop saying these unlucky words."
Zhang Yuandong spread his hands carelessly: "Pretend I didn't say anything, you should continue to teach Third Sister a lesson, I will be the audience."
At this moment, the housekeeper hurriedly ran in: "Master, the man named Zhou is here. And..."
Before the butler could finish what he said, Zhang Mouzhi said sternly: "Get away!"
"No, sir," the butler said quickly, "Chairman Zhu is also here."
"Which Chairman Zhu?" Zhang Mouzhi asked.
The steward said: "Zhu Peide, Chairman of the Jiangxi Provincial Government."
"Why don't you speak clearly?" Zhang Mouzhi panicked and shouted quickly, "Invite people in quickly... No, I will go out to greet you personally!"
On a hot day, Zhang Mouzhi put on a suit and tie, and then ran towards the door with his two sons.
Still far away, Zhang Mouzhi laughed loudly and said: "Oh, Chairman Zhu, please forgive me for not meeting you at a distance. Forgive me, forgive me!"
Zhu Peide cupped his fists and said with a smile: "Boss Zhang, you're welcome. I'm just taking the liberty of visiting, so I'm sorry to bother you."
"I don't dare to accept it. Chairman Zhu's visit will make the humble house shine," Zhang Mouzhi lowered his body slightly and said with a smile, "Chairman Zhu invites you, and Mr. Zhou also invites you."
Zhou Hexuan smiled, said nothing, and followed Zhu Peide silently.
Zhu Peide glanced at Zhang Yuandong and Zhang Yuanxi and asked as he walked: "Are these two young masters?"
Zhang Mouzhi said: "It is Quanzi Yuandong and Yuanxi. They both graduated from Cambridge University in England."
"It turned out that he was a top student who returned from studying abroad," Zhu Peide said. "Now Jiangxi is in desperate need of development and is short of talents like these two young masters. We must work hard for the construction of our hometown."
"That's for sure," Zhang Mouzhi said with a smile, and ordered his son, "Far East, Far West, come and see Chairman Zhu quickly!"
Zhang Yuandong said lazily: "Hello, Chairman Zhu."
Zhang Yuanxi was particularly enthusiastic and said excitedly: "I have met Chairman Zhu!"
Zhu Peide nodded and asked, "Where do you work?"
Zhang Yuanxi replied: "I am the director of Jiujiang Construction."
"Well, work hard and you will make great achievements in the future." Zhu Peide encouraged.
Everyone came to the living room, and Zhang's mother served iced sour plum soup.
Zhu Peide took a sip and praised: "Mrs. Zhang is good at her craftsmanship. This sour plum soup relieves the heat and is delicious."
Mother Zhang smiled and said: "A small drink is nothing. If Chairman Zhu likes it, I will have some sent to his house."
"No need," Zhu Peide said, looking at the woman in the room, and finally his eyes fell on Zhang Leyi, "This young lady must be the third young lady. She is really gentle and virtuous, with sincerity and good taste!"
Zhou Hexuan smiled and secretly winked at Zhang Leyi.
Zhu Peide added: "Boss Zhang, I am here to be a matchmaker today. Mingcheng and your wife are in love, and I hope to be a month old. What do you think of Boss Zhang?"
Zhang Mouzhi smiled a little awkwardly, but he really couldn't refuse.
This is the chairman of the Jiangxi Provincial Government, the popular man in front of Chang Kaishen, and he still controls the army. How can he dare to say no?
Moreover, Zhang Leyi was also present. If Zhang Mouzhi refused but his daughter agreed and disagreed, it would be a disservice to Zhu Peide.
"Chairman Zhu personally acts as a matchmaker. It is my daughter's honor. I am flattered." Zhang Mouzhi could only grit his teeth and agreed.
Zhang Leyi was so happy that if no one else was present, she would probably have thrown herself into Zhou Hexuan's arms to celebrate.
Zhu Peide laughed: "Then it's settled. When the two newlyweds get married, I will be there in person to attend the wedding. Even if something delays me and I can't show up, I will still send someone to deliver congratulatory gifts."
After the Zhang family tried their best to persuade him to stay, Zhu Peide had a light meal before leaving, patting Zhou Hexuan on the shoulder as he left.
Zhang Mouzhi kept sending Zhu Peide out of the door. When he was gone, he turned back and said angrily to Zhou Hexuan: "You are so proud that you even invited the provincial chairman."
Zhou Hexuan said with a smile: "Commander-in-Chief Chang is not in Jiujiang, otherwise I would definitely ask him to be a matchmaker."
"What a shame!" Zhang Mouzhi obviously didn't believe it.
Zhou Hexuan smiled and said: "We had a few chats. He said that I could be selected for officials below the level of central minister. Unfortunately, I didn't like being an official, so I refused."
"You should have a bottom line when you brag." The more Zhang Mouzhi looked at Zhou Hexuan, the angrier he became.
Zhou Hexuan said helplessly: "Whether uncle believes it or not, I am telling the truth anyway."
"I believe it," Zhang Yuanxi approached Zhou Hexuan enthusiastically and asked, "Mr. Zhou, are you familiar with Chairman Zhu?"
"It's not bad," Zhou Hexuan said, "Second brother, if you are interested in officialdom, I can accompany you to Nanjing. It would also be good to get to know a few more senior officials."
Zhang Yuanxi said happily: "Then I'll leave it to my brother-in-law."
Listening to the conversation between the two, Zhang Mouzhi stood beside him and rolled his eyes in anger.
If the Zhang family could marry Song Ziwen back then, Zhu Peide would have to look at the Zhang family's face now. This deal would be a huge loss!