"Ahem, I'm sorry, Sir Bailiqu! I suddenly remembered that I still have some things to deal with at home!"
"Yes, yes! I also remembered it. I still have some work problems to solve!"
Those guests who had been fawning over Bailiqu before were now all ready to retreat!
Bailiqu opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.
Fortunately, the foster daughter Baili Bing was at the side greeting everyone: "If you really have something to do, just go and do it first!"
"Miss Baili is still sensible! No need to send it off, let's go on our own first!"
"Miss Baili, please stay!"
"Sir Sir, we will come see you next time!"
The overcrowded study suddenly became deserted, and a gust of wind blew by, making it chilly.
When Baili Qu saw everyone leaving, he swayed suddenly and almost fell to the ground.
Chen Zhichao and Yan Xiong hurriedly stepped forward to help him and helped him sit up on a chair.
Bailiqu glanced at the two of them: "Why don't you leave?"
Chen Zhichao and Yan Xiong looked at each other and said, "Sir Sir, you also know that we have no way out!"
Bailiqu smiled bitterly, and Chen Zhichao served him tea.
Bailiqu took a sip of the tea and said, "You are loyal to me. But don't worry, I won't give up! I must ask the British for an explanation. In what way am I, Bailiqu, inferior to that Mai Lihao?
"
Looking at the heartbreaking Bailiqu, Chen Zhichao and Yan Xiong did not dare to say a word.
At this time, Baili Bing came back from seeing off the guests and happened to hear his adoptive father Bailiqu roaring, so he said: "The reasons have been given over there. They said that you are too old, adoptive father. You are already sixty years old this year, and Mai Li
Hao is six or seven years younger than you. For the British side, they need someone who is in good health and young to take charge of Hong Kong Island!"
"In good health? In the prime of life?" Bailiqu patted his chest and smiled bitterly, "I lost just because I was too old?!"
"Father, you should understand what I mean." Baili Bing and Baili Qu looked at each other and said without hesitation: "Hong Kong needs stability, and we need a strong person who can take the post of governor of Hong Kong in the future.
Re-election! Only in this way will we not change orders every day and cause chaos in Hong Kong!"
Bailiqu closed his eyes: "That's why they sacrificed me? Just for stability!"
Opening his eyes suddenly, he uttered a few words: "I don't accept it!"
…
Malihose Mansion.
In the slightly deserted garden, Shi Zhijian had already danced three dances with Mrs. Cather.
To be honest, Shi Zhijian's dancing skills are not good, and can even be said to be terrible.
If Nie Yongqin hadn't occasionally given him some pointers at home, I'm afraid he wouldn't have been able to learn even the most basic dance steps.
But even so, Mrs. Kaiser was very happy. After all, Shi Zhijian was so handsome. Even if he stood silently, he would be pleasing to the eye. Moreover, Shi Zhijian was humorous and told some anecdotes from time to time while the two danced, which annoyed Mrs. Kaiser.
Giggling.
Mai Lihao watched Shi Zhijian making his wife happy and felt much better.
He was already extremely disappointed with this terrible dance, but he didn't expect that Shi Zhijian would come to the rescue.
The seven or eight guests around were all holding champagne glasses and looking at the scene in front of them, looking a little lazy and laughing.
For them, attending this dance today is really boring, but they have to come here to kill time.
Sometimes people in officialdom cannot help themselves.
"Sir Sir, guests have arrived!"
"Oh, really? Who else will come here at this time?" Mai Lihao was very curious.
Shi Zhijian took Mrs. Kaiser's hand and left the dance floor, walked to Mai Lihao, and said with a smile: "I have a hunch, it's an old friend of mine!"
"Not one, but three!"
While they were talking, they saw Third Young Master Xu, Young Master Huo, and Su Diwen coming together.
Mai Lihao looked at the three people in surprise and then at Shi Zhijian, suspecting that it was arranged by Shi Zhijian.
Shi Zhijian shrugged and reached out to take the champagne from the waiter, "I didn't inform them, they came here willingly!"
"Yes, Lord Sir! We all came here sincerely to celebrate Mrs. Cather's birthday. You see, we have even prepared birthday gifts!" Xu Sanshao clapped his hands, and the follower Axiang and others hurriedly prepared them.
gift given.
Compared to Shi Zhijian, who spends a million dollars at a time, Xu Sanshao and the others are also very down-to-earth. They have the best longevity peaches made of pure gold, women's favorite diamond necklaces, etc., which are extremely luxurious.
Hong Kong's Xu family, Huo family and Bao family are all well-known families in Xiangjiang. Mai Lihao knew that the three of them were friends of Shi Zhijian, not to mention that under the current situation, they dared to risk offending Bailiqu and come to celebrate his wife.
It was their birthday, which made Mai Lihao feel grateful, and immediately warmly entertained the three of them.
The seven or eight distinguished guests did not expect that besides them and Shi Zhijian, three more idiots would come, and they all shook their heads, expressing confusion.
Mai Lihao and his wife were talking to Su Diwen, the ghost son-in-law of the Bao family.
Here Shi Zhijian handed two glasses of wine to Mr. Xu and Mr. Huo, and asked them, "Why are you here?"
"I'm on par with you!" Xu Sanshao took the wine glass and said, "We are all good brothers. If you go to the other side, we will go to the other side!"
Young Master Huo also said: "Yes, those ghost guys don't want to see our Huo family anyway! Why should we try to curry favor with them? We might as well be like you and have fun doing whatever you want!"
"Aren't you afraid of Bailiqu's revenge?"
"I'm afraid of ghosts!" Xu Sanshao said, "Is it possible that if I don't go to celebrate their cat's birthday, he will destroy our entire Xu family?"
"Yes, you can't be so overbearing!" Young Master Huo also continued.
Shi Zhijian smiled: "Why do I feel that you don't mean what you say?"
"Ahem, Ah Jian, even if you know it, don't tell it!" Xu Sanshao suddenly approached Shi Zhijian sneakily: "To be honest, why did you bet on Mai Lihao? Is there any inside information? Hey, you tell me
Tell me, I promise not to tell anyone! I am very strict with my mouth!"
Shi Zhijian smiled: "Is this the reason why you came?"
"Of course! Or are you going crazy with someone else?" Xu Sanshao lowered his voice, "I even brought Lao Huo and Lao Su here - if you play with us, we will be completely ruined!"
"What does it have to do with me whether you finish or not?" Shi Zhijian asked clearly.
"Wow, you are so irresponsible! You scumbag!" Xu Sanshao said, "It's a shame that Lao Huo and I usually trust you so much!"
Young Master Huo was anxious, and hurriedly came forward and said, "Isn't it? Do you really know nothing, Ajian? Then do you know that we are in danger now? What if Bailiqu knew that we had run to
If you come here, you will be in trouble in the future!"
Xu Sanshao also felt guilty, "I'll forget about it if I'm miserable! Lao Huo, I'm sorry for being involved in this!"
"There is also Lao Su, he is also stupid enough to follow!" Young Master Huo reminded.
At this moment, Mr. Xu felt like he was a sinner for all eternity and had brought trouble to his friends.
Just then-----
There was a commotion outside.
Mai Lihao's butler ran in panting and said out of breath: "No, it's not good! Sir! There are people outside, and they all came to celebrate Madam's birthday!"
"Uh, what?" Mai Lihao, who was talking to Su Diwen, was suddenly startled.
Xu Sanshao and others were also dumbfounded. What do you mean? A large group of people came over to give gifts?
Only Shi Zhijian looked calm, as if everything was under control!
…
When the Mai Lihao couple saw the darkness outside the villa and the crowd of people, they were startled.
In addition to these guests who came to congratulate, there were actually many media reporters!
"What is going on?" Mai Lihao was confused.
Mrs. Cather was also surprised.
Husband and wife, you look at me and I look at you.
"Sir Sir, congratulations to you!" A person came forward and said excitedly, "Today is a double blessing for your house!"
"Uh, what do you mean?" Mai Lihao was stunned again.
"We are all here to wish Mrs. Cather a happy birthday! Also, congratulations, Sir, on your succession as Governor of Hong Kong!"
There was a bang, and Mai Lihao's head exploded. He wondered if he heard it wrong?
Became the governor of Hong Kong yourself?
People around him started talking about it: "Sir, you are outstanding and you deserve this title!"
"Only a strong man like you, Lord Sir, can govern Hong Kong well in the future!"
Mai Lihao was stunned!
Shi Zhijian walked over, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Congratulations, Mr. Governor of Hong Kong!"
Just a few words wake up Mai Lihao.
Mai Lihao woke up and understood everything, and almost cried with joy!
Mrs. Cather, who was following him, had already begun to secretly wipe away her tears. The stark contrast between the deserted place just now and the hustle and bustle here now made Mrs. Cather deeply appreciate the warmth and warmth of human nature.
Behind him, Mr. Xu, Mr. Huo and Su Diwen were dumbfounded----
What do you mean, Mak Lihao became the governor of Hong Kong?
Shi Zhijian actually made the right bet?!
The three of them looked at Shi Zhijian in disbelief, as if they had seen a ghost!
