Oh, the eldest lady is so charming! She is wearing a dark purple cardigan with a high collar, half-wide sleeves, a slim waist and a wide hem. She is wearing a black pleated skirt that reaches her feet, and a pair of purple-red feet.
The high heels match the top.
Her long hair was tied into a high bun on the back of her head, with an emerald hairpin stuck across the side and pearls hanging from the hairpin. She looked noble and steady.
Standing next to the eldest lady is always the mature and prudent manager Hu with white beard and hair.
Xiao Ancheng also had a smile on his face and said to Jiang Yufeng: "That's the leader of the Pengchuan Gang, the eldest sister of the Chi family, Miss Chi Jun! What do you think?"
Jiang Yufeng was surprised: "Head of the Canopy Gang? I don't think she is that big! Oh my god, she looks so arrogant!"
Miss Chi first extended her hand to Xiao Ancheng and said with a smile: "Mr. Xiao, it has been almost two years. I am very happy to see you again. How about you?"
Miss Chi gently said "Where are you?" It was truly concise and concise, with deep meaning and left people with endless aftertaste.
Xiao Ancheng said softly: "Miss Chi, Captain Chen, Captain Qiao and I often mentioned you, Miss Chi, and our time in Wuhan. We just couldn't help ourselves and we really didn't have the chance to come to Wuhu. This
Once, by chance, I met a brother from the Pengchuan Gang, and that gave me the opportunity to come to Wuhu. I miss you very much. Also, how is Mrs. Chi?"
Saying "I miss the eldest sister very much", and then greeting the old lady, can be regarded as covering up the trace of longing that was just revealed.
Miss Chi looked at it with a smile, nodded and said, "Thank you, Mr. Xiao, for thinking about me. Let's go, grandma will hold a banquet in Tongqing Building to please Mr. Xiao and this lady."
Xiao Ancheng said hurriedly: "This is Jiang Yufeng, my colleague. We have a mission and want to go to Yangzhou. We really don't dare to delay here any longer."
Miss Chi said calmly: "You should still have time for a simple meal and a night's stay, right?"
Miss Chi had a smile on her face and said it so sincerely. Xiao Ancheng couldn't insist anymore and had to say: "Thank you, Miss Chi."
14-22
Outside Pier 8, Xiao Ancheng and Jiang Yufeng got into Miss Chi's car parked outside the pier.
Xiao Ancheng was in the middle, with Miss Chi and Jiang Yufeng sitting on both sides of him.
Manager Hu sat sideways on the front passenger seat, telling Xiao Ancheng this and that from time to time.
It was Manager Hu's explanation that allowed Xiao Ancheng to know the path he had taken.
Manager Hu said: "Pier 8 is the largest wharf in Wuhu. We are now walking on Beiping Road (today's Beijing Road). Mr. Xiao thinks this road is not wide, but it is the widest road in Wuhu. Turn south ahead.
It is Zhongshan Main Road. At that time, this road was called Main Street. Later, Mr. Sun Yat-sen came to Wuhu for an inspection and gave a speech at the Grand Stage Theater (later changed to Dazhong Cinema). Later, this road was changed to Zhongshan Main Road.
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Manager Hu looked back at the face of the first lady, and said happily, "Go south along this Zhongshan Avenue, which is the Qingyi River. There is a bridge on the river called Zhongshan Bridge. The place where we eat today is called Huizhou
Tongqinglou is the most famous restaurant in Wuhu. Turn east from the Zhongshan Bridge and enter the Second Street. It’s not far away. Mr. Xiao, Mrs. Chi will greet you there."
Although Xiao Ancheng was sitting next to the beautiful Miss Chi, he felt uncomfortable all over and said hurriedly: "I should have gone to see the old lady, but I made the old lady wait for me. I feel really bad."
At this time, Miss Chi Jun turned her head and said softly: "Mr. Xiao, you are just a casual person, please don't worry about it."
Xiao Ancheng could hear that this sentence was concise and concise, but it contained many unspeakable meanings.
14-23
At this time, Miss Chi's car slowly turned into Second Street.
Second Street is very prosperous, but also very narrow. The bluestone paved on the ground has been dug into several grooves by the passing vehicles.
There are old houses with wooden structures on both sides, with blue bricks and black tiles, which shows how grand they were back then. On the upper floor of the house are green-framed red windows, all held up with fork sticks. Long bamboo poles stretch out from the windows, hanging colorful
clothing.
Looking all the way from this street, the clothes hanging to dry are like a ceiling, blocking out the sky and the sun, which is a spectacular sight!
Downstairs are full of shops, large and small, selling a variety of goods. Shopkeepers are soliciting business at the door.
Not far away from the car is what Manager Hu calls "Huizhou Tongqing Building".
Xiao Ancheng and Jiang Yufeng followed Miss Chi out of the car and entered the building. In front was the lobby, with two floors above and below. There were scattered tables, and many people were already dining here. Behind them was a hall, with a sign at the door.
It says "Huangshan Hall".
14-24
As soon as Xiao Ancheng entered the "Huangshan Hall", he saw the strong old Mrs. Chi standing in the middle of the hall, looking at him with a smile. He hurriedly walked over, bowed to her, then held the old lady's hand with both hands and greeted him with a smile.
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Mrs. Chi nodded in acceptance, shook hands with Jiang Yufeng, and said, "Come on, let's sit down and talk."
Xiao Ancheng looked towards the dining table and unexpectedly saw Sasaki standing beside the table, looking at him with a strange look.
Xiao Ancheng, regardless of etiquette, also walked over to shake hands with him and said, "I didn't expect to see Mr. Sasaki here. We haven't seen each other for a long time."
Sasaki said in blunt Chinese: "I only heard that a distinguished guest arrived today, but I didn't expect it was Mr. Xiao. It's rare!"
Xiao Ancheng introduced Jiang Yufeng to Sasaki and said, "My colleague."
Sasaki nodded to Jiang Yufeng and said nothing more.
Jiang Yufeng was greatly surprised. She didn't expect that the person in front of her was actually Japanese!
When Manager Hu arranged the seats, Xiao Ancheng noticed that there were two middle-aged people at the table.
He introduced: "These two are the second master and second grandma of the Chi family."
Xiao Ancheng suddenly remembered that this second master should be Miss Chi Jun's father.
In memory, he should be the commander of the 38th Independent Division of the First National Army. Why is he here?
Xiao Ancheng looked over with a smile, and saw that the second master of the Chi family was wearing Chinese clothes of white silk, with a gold watch chain hanging on his chest. His hair was very short, and his face was evenly shaved, even showing a layer of cyan.
Xiao Ancheng shook hands with him and said, "Second Master, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Xiao Ancheng."
The second master of the Chi family said succinctly: "Chi Yutian." and stopped talking.
The second mistress also shook hands with Xiao Ancheng and introduced herself: "I am Xiang Meilin."
At first glance, she is a beautiful and dignified scholarly woman.
After that, according to the arrangement of Manager Hu, Old Mrs. Chi took the seat. Xiao Ancheng and Jiang Yufeng sat on the right hand of Old Mrs. Chi. Miss Chi Jun and Sasaki sat on the left hand of Old Mrs. Chi, followed by Chi Yutian and Xiang Meilin.
This arrangement is a bit strange. But as long as you consider that Miss Chi is the leader of the Canopy Gang, there is nothing surprising.
Next to Xiang Meilin, there is a three or four-year-old child. At a glance, he is the son of Chi Yutian and Xiang Meilin, and the grandson of Mrs. Chi.
This child is just a naughty and mischievous guy. Xiang Meilin can't do anything with him.
Finally, it was Miss Chi who said, "Xiaobao, sit down and eat."
The child just climbed up on the chair obediently, looking around to eat this and that.
Another surprise was that the person placed next to Jiang Yufeng by Manager Hu turned out to be the third master of the Chi family, Chi Yujiang.
He still has a bald head, a thick build, and is wearing a black silk shirt, but there is a string of Buddhist beads on his wrist, as if he wants to wash away the fierceness on his body!
What was weird was that during the meal, he looked back at Jiang Yufeng from time to time, as if he wanted to strike up a conversation with her.
At the banquet, it was mainly Mrs. Chi and Xiao Ancheng who talked. What they talked about most was the help Mr. Xiao, Mr. Chen and Miss Qiao gave to the Chi family when they were in Wuhan.
She said with a smile: "At that time, it was really a critical moment! Fortunately, you arrived in time."
After a while, Mrs. Chi sighed again and said: "It's really not as good as before!"
After hearing this, the people at the table could only nod and said nothing. The reason is very simple, Sasaki is sitting at the table!
Xiao Ancheng was talking mainly about his recent work.
He smiled and said: "I am just a telegraph operator, sending telegrams and so on. Now, our people in Yangzhou need a telegraph operator, so they sent me there. I heard that they are very anxious. Grandma, I
I really hope I can go there sooner.”
Mrs. Chi smiled and said, "Mr. Xiao, it's really rare for us to meet each other. Please stay one more night."
Xiao Ancheng looked at him humbly and wanted to say a few more words.
Unexpectedly, Sasaki, who was sitting on the other side, said: "Grandma is so sincere in letting you stay, so what's wrong with you staying one more night? Don't be so unkind!" He said this, staring vaguely with squinting eyes.
Xiao Ancheng glanced at him.
Xiao Ancheng noticed some kind of surprise in his eyes, but he couldn't figure out what it was.
On the other side of the table, Manager Hu introduced various affairs in Wuhu to Jiang Yufeng across the Chi Yujiang River.
He kept saying: "Third Master knows this matter best. Third Master, please tell Miss Jiang."
Therefore, Sanye Chi Yujiang either introduced to Jiang Yufeng the "three delicacies" of the Yangtze River in Wuhu: anchovy, saury and turtle. Or he introduced the scenery of Wuhu, such as the ocher tower Qinglan, Jinghu thin willow, red cast green front, Shuangliu
Sunset, etc.
Jiang Yufeng opened her big black eyes and looked at him in astonishment. She never imagined that such a strong man could speak so softly.
Manager Hu said with a smile: "If Miss Jiang is not in a hurry to leave tomorrow, she might as well ask the third master to accompany her and walk around."
Jiang Yufeng was speechless. She looked at Manager Hu and then at Mr. Chi, but she was speechless.
Old Mrs. Chi on the other side suddenly said: "San'er, don't scare Miss Jiang!"
Jiang Yufeng hurriedly explained: "No, no, the third master said it very well."
14-25
Mrs. Chi's feast lasted for two hours before it was over.
Everyone surrounded Mrs. Chi out of Tongqing Building and watched her get into the car first. Others also said hello and left separately. The last ones left were Xiao Ancheng and Jiang Yufeng, and others standing beside them, smiling and looking at