Shanghai Embroidery Lady

Chapter 52 Break up
Hua Jinkun pursed his lips tightly, paused, and shouted sharply: "Do you really think that Boss Duan will be afraid of Jin'antang? If it weren't for Haoxiang, it would be so easy to deal with the Chao Gang? You'd better keep quiet and stop What trouble have you caused me!"

Feng Li heard that Hua Jinkun praised Meng Haoxiang very much, and said indignantly: "I'm not all for Jin'antang, how much money can Meng Haoxiang earn from selling tea and cigarettes? It's not as profitable as my batch of soil, foster father No matter how rich you are, you don’t make money, how does this make the brothers below..."

"Bastard!" Hua Jinkun's face was flushed with anger.

Feng Li was stopped by Hua Jinkun's angry roar before he could finish speaking, he just turned sideways and poured a glass of wine, looked up sullenly and glared at Meng Haoxiang after putting down the glass.

Seeing that the situation was a little stiff, Meng Haoxiang took the opportunity to persuade him: "Master Hua, don't be angry. Young Master Feng only makes mistakes in a moment of impatience. Now Jin'antang's business is on the right track. Let's start with the tea and cigarette business. The British foreign company has been working together for a long time, and there will be more business contacts. At that time, Master Feng will have to help out, and I can't handle it alone.

He Manling also helped and said, "Young Master Feng, you should listen to your uncle more. If he gets angry with the old man, I won't forgive you."

Feng Li shrugged, with the corners of his mouth slanted, and said with a sneer: "Aren't you very capable, Boss Meng? Why can't you keep busy with such a small business? I only call you Boss Meng for the sake of my adoptive father." , don't push yourself too far..."

Meng Haoxiang just listened calmly, and leisurely took a sip of tea from his teacup.

Ye Zijin saw the smell of gunpowder on the table, and the young master Feng in front of him seemed to have an enmity with Meng Haoxiang, talking against Meng Haoxiang everywhere.She and Zizheng were like two wooden men, just sitting quietly watching the excitement.

At this time, the servants began to serve the dishes.The tense atmosphere has been relieved a little. The dishes on this table are brightly colored and delicately arranged. They are not like the red oil and thick sauce of the local dishes in Shanghai, but have a bit of the elegance and lightness of Huaiyang cuisine.

Hua Jinkun realized that he had neglected Ye Zijin and Zizheng by only scolding Feng Li just now, so he said politely: "I must be hungry, eat quickly, I don't know if these dishes suit the appetite of Miss Ye and your siblings. "

Ye Zijin said politely: "The dishes are very rich, thank you Master Hua for your hospitality."

The people present began to move their chopsticks. Ye Zijin saw that some dishes were once loved by Dutongfu, such as squirrel mandarin fish, Longjing shrimp, Xi Shi Hanzhu, etc. These light dishes are also her favorites, and she has been eating them for a long time. I have never eaten such exquisite dishes.

Ye Zijin glanced at Zizheng quietly, and saw that he was holding chopsticks, as if he didn't know which dish to pick for a long time.Ye Zijin suddenly remembered that Zizheng didn't like to eat fishy things like fish and shrimp. He didn't like to smell this smell since he was a child, but most of the dishes on the table were all kinds of freshwater fish. No wonder Zizheng was frowning.

At this time, Hua Jinkun suddenly asked Ye Zijin: "Where is Ms. Ye from? Are you used to these dishes? I'm old and I like lighter dishes. When we first met, I don't know what dishes you like to eat. Just ask people to make some sweet and sour."

Ye Zijin stopped his chopsticks, and politely replied: "I was born in Beiping, and my taste is light. Today's dishes are very appetizing, and Xie Hua is concerned."

Hua Jinkun nodded and said with a smile: "If you like it, eat more. Since it's a family banquet, I won't persuade you to drink. The thanks and apology are all in the tea."

At this time, the servant brought a plate of dishes in the shape of an eagle in flight.

Hua Jinkun said to Ye Zijin: "Try this Kunpeng spreading its wings quickly, it can be regarded as a private dish in my kitchen, hehe..."

Ye Zijin took a closer look at the dish. In fact, various ingredients such as sea cucumber, shiitake mushroom and red and white radish were cut into thin slices and cooked on a plate. The sauce was bright and clear.

The kindness is hard to give up, Ye Zijin had no choice but to taste a little bit, it was delicious and smooth in her mouth, the taste made her feel a little familiar.

"How is it? Miss Ye still likes it?" Hua Jinkun asked after taking a sip with great interest.

Ye Zijin was still thinking about it, and then came back to his senses and said: "It tastes good, no wonder Master Hua is so energetic, it turned out to be the credit of this Kunpeng spreading its wings, 'the big Peng spreads its wings and rises with the wind, soaring up to [-] miles'."

Hua Jinkun laughed heartily, "Miss Ye is really good at talking."

Feng Li downed another glass of wine with a look of disdain, not wanting to pay attention to the people at the table.Meng Haoxiang knew that Ye Zijin came from an extraordinary background, so it's not surprising that he has such knowledge, but He Manling was a little surprised. Seeing Hua Jinkun's praise of Ye Zijin, he felt uncomfortable.

He Manling also picked up a piece of sea cucumber, and half-jokingly said to Ye Zijin: "Miss Ye compared my uncle to a big roc, rising with the wind, what if the wind stops, aren't you cursing my uncle will fall down? ?”

Ye Zijin knew that He Manling was deliberately embarrassing her, so she didn't panic, and said, "Miss He must not know that Peng's predecessor is actually a kun, and a kun is a kind of fish. If the wind blows down, it can still shake the dark water." ’, even if there is no wind, Peng still has the ability to shake the sky and the sea.”

He Manling received a Western-style education since she was a child, and she was not very interested in Chinese studies. He could not refute what Ye Zijin said with reason and evidence. The smile froze on his lips, and he just slowly put the sea cucumber into his mouth.But Hua Jinkun was suddenly a little absent-minded, as if thinking of something, and remained silent.

Only then did Ye Zijin turn around and look at Zizheng who had been left out in the cold. It seemed that this meal would only make him hungry first, and there really wasn't anything that suited his taste.She suddenly saw a bowl of tofu soup nearby. The ginger-yellow thick soup was paired with snow-white tofu and green beans. It looked very appetizing.

Ye Zijin took Zizheng's bowl and filled a small bowl of tofu soup for him, thinking that he could accept tofu.

Unexpectedly, Zi Zheng frowned after taking a bite. He held it in his mouth, wanted to vomit but couldn't, and could only swallow it like rice bran.

After swallowing the tofu soup with difficulty, Zizheng picked up the teacup beside him and drank water, and finally took a mouthful of water in his mouth, and heaved a long sigh of relief after swallowing.

"What's wrong? Isn't it delicious?" Ye Zijin asked Zizheng in a low voice.

Zizheng swallowed his saliva and curled his lips, "There are crab roe in it..."

Ye Zijin suddenly realized that this bowl was crab roe and tofu soup, she didn't recognize it just now, so she had to look at Zizheng apologetically.

Hua Jinkun got up suddenly and said, "I'm going back to the house first, you eat slowly, Hao Xiang, and send someone to take Ms. Ye and the others back later."

"Yes, Master Hua, please pay more attention to your health. Master Feng and I will take care of the gang's business." Meng Haoxiang stood up, and everyone stood up for a while, watching Hua Jinkun leave.

Ye Zijin always felt that his back was a little lonely and desolate, as if Hua Jinkun's eyes had dimmed since the plate of Kunpeng spread its wings and served on the table, as if something was on his mind.

The rhododendrons in the courtyard exude a charming fragrance, red like blood, pink like clouds, mixed with apricot red, light red, snow green and pure white.Layers of deep and shallow layers spread, and there is a trace of poignant beauty in the moonlight, like a dream...

After sending Hua Jinkun away, Feng Li didn't want to continue sitting with Meng Haoxiang, so he found a reason and left the garden, leaving only four people at the dinner table.

At this time, Zi Zheng, who was sitting next to Ye Zizheng, was scratching his neck. Ye Zijin felt a little strange, and when he looked closer, several places were already scratched red, and many grains of rice size appeared on Zizheng's neck. rash.

"What's going on? Why did Hao Duanduan have a rash?" Ye Zijin was shocked.

At this time, Meng Haoxiang also saw Zizheng's abnormality, came over to check and asked, "What did he eat just now?"

Ye Zijin suddenly remembered the bowl of crab roe and tofu soup, and hurriedly said, "Crab roe."

"It's nothing serious. The rash will dissipate after a while, but it's a little itchy now. Don't let him eat this kind of food in the future. Some people can't eat these, and they will get red rashes after eating." Meng Haoxiang saw Ye Zijin She looked nervous, knowing that she loved her brother very much.

Zizheng scratched flusteredly, and impatiently said to Meng Haoxiang: "It's not just a little itchy, it's very itchy! Sister, I want to go back, let's go."

He Manling immediately said to Ah Cheng: "Ah Cheng, go and drive the car to the door, and personally send Miss Ye and her brother home."

Ah Cheng responded, but still quietly looked at Meng Haoxiang, asking whether he should do what He Manling said. Of course, he could see that He Manling was very concerned about Ye Zijin, neither of which was easy to deal with, and he provoked both of them. Sorry.At this moment, it was as if someone knocked over the vinegar jar, and the sour smell made people feel stuffy.

Seeing that Meng Haoxiang didn't say anything, he seemed to acquiesce, so Ah Cheng left the garden with Old Wu.

Ye Zijin supported Zizheng and followed him out of "Wantangchun". The room was empty in an instant, only Meng Haoxiang and He Manling were left.

Seeing that Meng Haoxiang hadn't looked back, He Manling coughed softly twice, walked to his side and wanted to hold him.

Meng Haoxiang only slowly pulled out his arm, walked to the window and stood alone, with one hand in his trouser pocket.

He Manling felt uncomfortable, and said sourly: "This person is gone, are you still reluctant to part? I specially invited you over for dinner, but the food was spoiled. I really failed Boss Meng's good intentions."

Meng Haoxiang glanced at her, and said calmly: "You'd better not trouble her again in the future, if I don't tell you about some things, it doesn't mean I don't know, do you think you can hide the news by sending someone to intercept Boss Duan's letter? You just don't want me to save her."

He Manling's heart skipped a beat, she was slightly stunned, bit her lower lip and tried her best to restrain her emotions, and said, "I don't know what you're talking about, if you want to frame me like this for Ye Zijin, then, I'm very disappointed in you."

Meng Haoxiang turned around to face her, there seemed to be a shadow in his eyes, like the moon sinking in the water, making it hard to see or fathom.

"Without hope, there will be no disappointment." Meng Haoxiang said coldly, went straight out the door, and disappeared into the night along the path in the garden.

He Manling stared blankly at the road he walked, and unconsciously clenched the armrest of the seat with her fingers. After a long while, she pronounced the words "Ye Zijin" between her lips and teeth.

(End of this chapter)