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Chapter 375 Fighting for the position of president

After sending Dr. Jiao away, Xu Huaiyi turned around and told his wife what had happened. Finally, he said gloomily, "Doctor Jiao hid it from us for the time being out of good intentions. He was afraid that we would get entangled again and cause another trouble." , But this matter cannot be concealed. Sooner or later, my third uncle will come to Hutian Village. When the time comes, it will still be unavoidable, and it will make Doctor Jiao act like a villain. "

After listening to this, Gu Huanxi said without hesitation, "You are right, this kind of thing cannot be avoided, we can only face it head on. In my memory, this third uncle is a shrewd man, and he has some sense of propriety in everything he does. , They shouldn’t be like the people in the old Xu family who just want to lie on our bodies and suck blood.”

Even if this person wants to take advantage, he will pay accordingly and not be obsessed with getting something for nothing.

Xu Huaiyi nodded, "Then let me go and tell my uncle?"

Gu Huanxi said "hmm".

Xu Huaiyi immediately got up, wrapped himself in a cloak, and went to Xu Maoshan's house. As soon as he told the story, Uncle Xu's eyes turned red, and he said with a trembling voice, "The person your third uncle and third aunt love the most is Huaixin, and Huaixin also has a future." , he was able to support the family business early on, and everything inside and outside relied on him. Who knew he would..."

Xu Maobin has three sons and one daughter. The eldest son, Xu Huaixin, is two years older than Xu Huaiyi. The remaining second son, Xu Huaihou, is eighteen years old and has not yet been married. The third son, Xu Huaiping, is only thirteen years old. One is too impulsive and reckless, and the other is naughty and uncertain. Can't hold up the door.

Xu Huaiyi said a few words of relief.

Xu Huaixiao and Xu Huaixin had a good relationship, and they were feeling very uncomfortable at the moment. However, seeing his biological father crying sadly, he couldn't care about himself and comforted him, "When the third uncle's family comes, with our help, it won't be long. It will get better slowly..."

Xu Maoshan burst into tears and said, "Dad, I regret it. If I had known this, I should have forced them to go with us. Then Huaixin and your third aunt would not have died. Alas, it is all dad's fault, dad It’s no use to be the leader of the clan, let alone a brother…”

Xu Huaixiao said calmly, "How can I blame you for what I said? No one has the ability to see before and after. It's not like we didn't try to persuade them. If they don't leave on their own, what else can they do? Didn't Huaiyi also say that the path he chooses? , even if you kneel down, you have to finish it.”

Xu Huaiyi followed, "Yes, uncle, don't blame yourself too much. It has nothing to do with you. They are not children anymore. They have to let others make choices for them. Since they didn't go with them in the first place, they have to Bear the consequences, no matter whether they are bitter or sweet, you have to swallow them.”

"But……"

"Uncle, you are over the top. When we left Xujiacun, who could have imagined that we would have a smooth journey to the capital? We also encountered many dangers during the period. We were lucky to get through it, but if we couldn't get through it, What? Just like when we were attacked by wild wolves that night and several people were injured. If someone was unlucky and died, would they have to blame us and persuade them to leave? The same thing happened when I met the bandit. Boss, there will definitely be a fierce battle, and people will die in the battle. Will those who die also hate us? "

Xu Maoshan couldn't cry anymore.

Xu Huaiyi added, "There are risks in everything you do. In business, there are losses and profits. How can we only see the good and not afford the bad? Escape from famine is also a gamble. We are just lucky and we won the bet. If we lose, we will end up worse than Uncle San and the others."

Xu Maoshan said hoarsely, "You're right, I'm confused and confused. I just see the good days now and forget about the difficulties of escaping..."

Xu Huaiyi smiled and said, "How could you be confused? You are too emotional. This is not your fault. When the third uncle's family comes, we will do our best to help. There will be no obstacles that we cannot overcome."

"Okay, okay..." Xu Maoshan calmed down and asked tentatively, "Huaiyi, if your third uncle's cousin wants to work in your workshop, would you be willing to accept him?"

Xu Huaiyi said, "As long as they can abide by the rules of the workshop and are willing to endure hardship, I have no problem with who should be used? But I'm afraid they won't get along. By then, it will be difficult for the village chief and uncle, and it will also ruin the relationship between our brothers. point……"

Xu Maoshan said, "No, Huaihou and Huaiping are different from Huairen and Huaili. Your third uncle is very strict. Although they are a little unsteady in temperament, they can do their job well."

"Oh, that's best."

After Xu Huaiyi left, Xu Huaixiao said disapprovingly, "Dad, you shouldn't have said this just now..."

Xu Maoshan was stunned for a moment, "What do you mean? Do you think I have embarrassed Huaiyi? But Huaihou and Huaiping do a good job..."

Xu Huaixiao said, "Who knows what the situation is now? After so much hardship along the way, it could become anything. You should wait until you meet someone before opening your mouth, or just ask Village Chief Xu to take a look. Village Chief Xu is in charge of everything in the workshop, and Huaiyi doesn't interfere at all. But to ask you to say this will not only embarrass Huaiyi, but also offend Village Chief Xu."

Xu Maoshan reacted and immediately stamped his feet regretfully, "Oh, I'm so old and confused."

Xu Huaixiao couldn't help but smile bitterly, thinking that he had managed to survive peacefully, but when his third uncle came, he might cause trouble to the Xu family again.

The next day, Xu Huaiyi returned to the college. When he heard that Su Zhe's marriage was finally settled, he was happy for him. He invited everyone to have dinner to celebrate in the evening. This time he did not choose Chunshui Restaurant or Shuiyunxuan, but a Shandong restaurant. , opened by Mr. Liao whom I met on the way to escape the famine. Because he contributed several cooking recipes, the business is now very good and he is somewhat famous in Nancheng.

At the banquet, the atmosphere was lively and everyone was chatting away. Su Zhe sat next to Xu Huaiyi and leaned close to remind him in a low voice, "My eldest brother is determined to win the Chamber of Commerce. He wants to compete for the position of president. He has already persuaded my father to find the second person for him. The prince helped, but I couldn’t stop him. Ever since my marriage was decided, he has regarded me as a thorn in his side. Even my father began to be afraid of me and was on guard against me. I was not allowed to interfere in many of the Su family’s businesses. The Sun family The people sent to you are quite capable and are not suppressed by the Su family, but if the second prince comes forward, they will not be able to handle it..."

Xu Huaiyi asked, "Then do you think the second prince will come forward to fight for your eldest brother's position as president?"

Su Zhe hesitated and said, "It depends on how much benefit my father can give. If the bargaining chip is enough, the second prince may not be swayed. It is not easy to offend the Sun family, but with your status, it is not appropriate to be the president. You It’s not like you’re going into business. At most, one of the two stewards assigned to you by the Sun family will be the vice-president to reserve a place for you in the chamber of commerce. But my brother-in-law takes the title of the eldest son of the Su family. No., if it’s done well, it’s what everyone expects.”

Xu Huaiyi frowned, "If he becomes the president, wouldn't we make wedding clothes for him?"

Su Zhe smiled bitterly and said, "I am also unwilling to do so, but I have no ability to stop it. Even if I get married into the Zhao family, I will not be able to fight against my father and eldest brother for a while. My father only helps his eldest brother, and he is getting more and more The more obvious it becomes, I would rather say that he is the next head of the Su family. I am really unwilling to do so." Xu Huaiyi turned to look at him. Seeing that he was ready to burn the boat, he advised worriedly, "Don't be impulsive or messy. Making a decision is a lifelong matter. If you make a mistake, you will regret it for the rest of your life. You cannot overestimate it.”

Su Zhe asked seriously, "What if I still stick to my choice after thinking about it? Even if that choice may not be correct in the eyes of others."

Xu Huaiyi said, "If you have really thought about it carefully and still insist on it, then just do it."

After saying that, he added, "You still have to think twice before you act. Don't always listen to others, and don't care too much about other people's opinions. Ask your heart more. What do you want and what your heart wants? The best way.”

Hearing this, Su Zhe laughed and said, "Okay, I'll think about it again."

After dinner, the group returned to the academy. Xu Huaiyi also stayed in the dormitory to sleep tonight. He chatted with Li Yunting about Su Zhe and said worriedly, "I see that he seems to be dropping out of school and giving up martial arts..."

Li Yunting was not surprised when he heard this, "He is a son of the Su family. He prefers doing business to becoming an official through military examinations."

"Don't you think it's a pity?"

"What's the pity? As long as you can enter the Jingwu Academy, get excellent scores in the several examinations organized every year, and be recommended by the master and approved by the mountain chief, you can directly take part in the provincial examination. If you pass the examination, you will be a martial arts examiner. Let's The starting point is much higher than that of students from other places, which means that it will be smoother to become an official. However, Su Zhe's thoughts are not all focused on this. It has been three years since he entered the academy, and his test scores can only be average. He is not qualified to take the provincial examination directly. He has to go back to his hometown and start taking the local college examination, but he has never gone back once..."

Xu Huaiyi asked in surprise, "You know a lot about him."

Li Yunting said, "You are so close to him, so I need to know more about him. After all, he is the second prince's son. To be honest, I don't really trust him."

Xu Huaiyi smiled dryly, not knowing how to answer this.

Li Yunting continued the topic just now, "He has never participated in the academy examination, which shows that he does not really want to take the path of martial arts. The reason why he came to Jingwu Academy is more to be a chess piece of the second prince, here to replace the second prince." The prince seeks to build relationships and train people. Isn't that why he took the initiative to find you at the time? It's just that he was impressed by your personality and became more sincere..."

Xu Huaiyi was even more speechless.

Li Yunting added, "He is different from you and me, let alone Meng Ping and the others. The only way we want to stand out is martial arts. For him, what matters more is the position of the head of the Su family. That is his We need to go all out to gain the foundation and support, and the protection of the second prince. If we have these two things, it doesn't matter whether we have an official career or not. The position of the head of the Su family is no worse than that of a sixth or seventh grade official in the capital. , and with the promotion of the second prince, he can stand up straight and behave well when he enters and exits high-ranking families."

After a pause, he continued, "That's why I said it's not a pity for him to give up martial arts. Besides, his ability in martial arts is mediocre and he's not outstanding in reading. It's not that I underestimate him. Even if he puts all his energy If you go to the martial arts examination, you may not be able to pass it. At most, a martial arts examination person will come to an end. According to his current ability, he still has to work hard for three to five years before he has any hope. But I look at it and he can’t wait. It’s been a long time, right?”

Xu Huaiyi nodded and exhaled, "His eldest brother couldn't tolerate him, and his father suppressed him. He also tried various ways to deal with it. The marriage with the Zhao family did give him a lot of leverage, but he After all, his foundation is shallower. If he wants to fight against his father and elder brother, he has little chance of winning. If he is given a few more years, he will not be so passive. "

After he finished speaking, he laughed at himself, "Did I pretend to be Xiao He?"

Xiao He succeeds and Xiao He fails. If Xu Huaiyi had not led Su Zhe to provide disaster relief and gained fame, and later cooperated with him in business, showing more business talent, Mr. Su might not have been so intolerant so quickly. Su Zhe had hoped that if he could develop for a few more years, he might be able to fight, but now that he had risen too early, he had brought disaster upon him.

Li Yunting understood, but didn't take it seriously, "What Xiao He? You are obviously his nobleman. If you hadn't helped him, how many people in the capital would have known about Su Zhe? There are thirteen descendants in the Su family in this life. He stands out because of his dominance. As for being suppressed and plotted by his father and elder brother, it will only happen sooner or later. As long as he has the ambition to become the head of the family, this battle will be inevitable. With you as a strategist, how can he lose his chance of winning? "

"Is that what you think?"

"Otherwise?" Li Yunting chuckled, "Not only do I think so, but others also think so, including Su Zhe. He can only be grateful to you. The few businesses you have partnered with have made him a lot of money. , in the merchant circle, his reputation once surpassed that of his father. Otherwise, he would not dare to care about the position of president of the Chamber of Commerce. As long as he could sit in that position and command all merchants, he would be one step away from the head of the Su family. Far away.”

"That's what he wants most."

After hearing what he said, Xu Huaiyi finally felt relieved, "Then let him go. No matter which path you take, as long as it's what you like, you won't regret it."

Li Yunting asked, "So, you support him to compete for the position of president?"

Xu Huaiyi nodded, "Both emotionally and rationally, it is the most beneficial thing for me if he takes that seat. He helps to organize the ideas I put forward, so he can't be too busy and ends up making a wedding dress for someone else. Besides, he has all If you are willing to give up martial arts and compete, you can’t lose.”

Xu Huaiyi guessed that Su Zhe had to struggle for several days before he made up his mind to give up the martial arts competition. Who would have thought that, just one day later, Su Zhe asked his servant to come to the martial arts academy to handle the withdrawal procedures for him.

After finishing the formalities, the boy went to see Xu Huaiyi and told the truth with red eyes. It turned out that Su Zhe was assassinated. Fortunately, he escaped with his bodyguard, but he was also injured, especially his arm, from the knife. The cut was too deep, and the doctor who bandaged him said that it hurt his muscles and veins, which would not hinder his daily life, but he might not be able to practice martial arts with a knife.

This can be regarded as ending his path to martial arts.

After Xu Huaiyi heard about it, he casually had a meal in the cafeteria at noon and then rode to Su Zhe's villa.

He had been here once before, and the servants in the other courtyard were very polite to him. They greeted him respectfully all the way to the dormitory where Su Zhe rested.

There seemed to be a lingering smell of blood in the dormitory. Xu Huaiyi took a few steps inside and saw Su Zhe, half-lying on the canopy bed in his middle coat. His face was pale and he looked mentally exhausted. A circle of gauze was wrapped around it, and a fixed splint was added.