A flower of the Republic of China
Chapter 20
Chapter 20
1,
Wen Qingyun was sitting on the imperial couch that Mrs. Shen used to sit in the main room when she was alive. This couch was old, but it was still solid and exquisite, and the good craftsmanship of the maker could be seen.When she first married into the Shen family, she always saw Mrs. Shen sitting on it. The other beds and chairs in the room were just decorations. Only this one was practical. Rich?Now it's her turn to enter the main room and become the eldest grandma of the Shen family. She also sat on it, feeling confident in her heart, and only then did she understand Mrs. Shen's original intentions.I fell in love with it, and I haven't changed it all the time, but the embroidered curtains on it are not the same every now and then.Wen Qingyun is not a extravagant person, but outsiders can't say anything about being picky about this.
In a blink of an eye, it has been more than ten years since Shen Yunpei passed away, and many places in the house have been repaired and tidied up, which is different from the previous rules and regulations.Dongmei lived in the main room of the west courtyard, connected the wing room with the original small study room, and changed it into a mahjong room. Every night, a wealthy lady from the city came to play a few laps. Qin's mother was getting old, and her daughter Qiaofeng was dedicated to take care of her. The poker game, this is a good job that everyone in the yard covets, because there is always a winner, and the rewards are worth several months' wages.Shen Cheng brought his younger brother Shen Jie to live in the South Courtyard. In the past, the house of the two brothers was Xiaoduan Xiaofang. The small door was changed, and when the door was opened, there was a small pier, and a wooden boat was tied up, so that he could go to the garden and make troubles in heaven.Seeing that his younger brother is fond of playing, Shen Cheng has acquired good water skills at some point, with him following him, he is not afraid of accidents.Shen Jia and Shen Zhi, twin sisters, live in the courtyard behind the main house, and they wake up every morning chattering, unable to tell which is which.Shen Xiaoru is favored the most, since he was young, he took each other to go out for a stroll, watched plays, listened to books and ate food, he was so spoiled.She complained several times, but Shen Xiaoru was still the same, so there was nothing he could do.
In fact, it was a good thing. Since the twin sisters were born and grew up, Shen Xiaoru has restrained a lot, as if he suddenly understood his identity as a father, stopped messing around, and changed from the frivolity of his youth, he has changed a lot.Now the Dubei courtyard is empty, and someone has been found to take care of it. When Shen Hao returns from studying in Beiping, it will be used for his marriage.
If it is time for Shen Hao to start a family, how can there be a son of a big family who is in his twenties and hasn't married a wife yet?She discussed with Shen Xiaoru several times, and also proposed some candidates, all of whom were decent women from wealthy families, and when they arrived at Dongmei, they all pushed back.At first he said that Shen Hao was still young, then he said that his studies were important, and then he had to study abroad with his classmates in Beiping after graduating from university, and he said he would not return to Haizhou City.Dongmei became anxious now, and went to Peiping to find someone in person, and came back alone sad.Just say one thing, I can't help my mother.At this moment, she regretted that she did not make a marriage with Shen Hao earlier and tied his heart, but it was too late.In fact, Wen Qingyun is very clear about her thoughts, but she thinks that her family background is not rich enough to be worthy of her precious son.
Dongmei wanted to match her son with a golden phoenix wholeheartedly. For so many years, she was jealous of her background all the time, and she wanted to win back Shen Hao's marriage no matter what.But she just overlooked one point, this kind of thing requires mutual consent!It's not that Wen Qingyun didn't help Zhang Luo. The woman's family is rich and well-established. Hearing that Shen Hao is a concubine, and her biological mother is a girl, she looked down on her first. How could she be willing?It seems that the person who mentioned it meant contemptuously.In the end, both ends are wrong.Simply put this heart down.Among the few children, Shen Xuan is the most worry-free one. She is quiet and elegant, with an introverted personality. She is not as smart as her younger siblings in academics. She only likes to be with flowers and plants. She usually doesn't go out and spends time in the greenhouse.It was also the age when it was time to get married, and Wen Qingyun had already started looking for a suitable candidate.
Just after breakfast, the children went to school, Dongmei took Shen Xiaoru to Jinping Mountain to burn incense and seek marriage for Shen Hao.
"I don't care, who will take care of it? This big family, who treats our mother and son as human beings?" She complained a lot, and everyone was used to it, so they didn't hear it.
Shen Xiaoru frowned, "Okay, okay, I didn't say no."
The family was leaving all over the place, and Wen Qingyun was flipping through an account book in her hand, seemingly not thinking about it at all.After a while, the housekeeper Gao Wang came, also holding an account book in his hand, and reported to her the various expenses of the family.
"On the sixth day of April, repairing the roof of the old house in Dongshan cost 20 yuan; on April 15th, the second and third ladies made school uniforms, using materials from Shanghai master Ruifuxiang, and spent 500 yuan; on April 100, My aunt paid 5000 yuan and remitted it to Master Shen Hao in Beijing. The next day, she paid another 1 yuan to donate sesame oil. She has exceeded her budget by a lot this month. Can you tell her, Mr. Li, the accountant? Embarrassed, I’m sorry to say it.” Gao Wang looked up, and although Wen Qingyun remained calm, he obviously listened, so he went on to say, “There is also the [-] yuan you took from the cabinet at the end of the year. No, Mr. Li said that you asked him to prepare another [-] yuan, which is [-] yuan, grandma, if you say something that shouldn't be said, if this matter is known to others, it may cause another trouble."
Who would make trouble, not Dongmei?Shen Hao's 100 yuan a month in Beiping is not enough, so he always calls and asks for money.Wen Qingyun mentioned it twice before, Dongmei said nothing on the surface, but said behind her back that she was harsh on Shen Hao, saying that it didn't fall from her body, of course she didn't feel bad, if Shen Jie was replaced, she wouldn't give up all her property ?
Wen Qingyun nodded, "I know it well. Wait and see, I have already asked someone to sell the property under Dafang's name, and I haven't found a suitable customer yet."
"Grandma, what's the matter with you that costs so much money? I know it's none of my business, but I'm really worried." Gao Wang asked the question that had been in his heart for a long time.
"Anyway, it's not a bad thing. After a while, you'll know about it later." Wen Qingyun smiled, and there were fine wrinkles at the corners of her eyes. Charming.
Gao Wang closed the account book, "Come on, listen to you, grandma."
Xiao Duozi, who had been promoted to the second housekeeper, ran in in a panic and didn't have time to knock on the door. When he came in, he was almost knocked over by the threshold.
"Tell me, is it on fire or the house collapsed?" Wen Qingyun teased, "Tell me quickly, don't hold you back."
"Grandma, it's terrible. The third young master, the second young lady, and the third young lady have all been arrested by the police!" When the Shen family came to Shen Jie's generation, no matter whether they were concubines or adopted, they happened to be three young masters. In the school, Shen Hao is the head, called the eldest master, Shen Cheng is in the middle, and Shen Jie is the third young master.The girls are in another row, which happens to be one, two, three.Sounds like a thriving population.
"What?!" Wen Qingyun stood up abruptly, feeling dizzy.
Gao Wang hurriedly asked: "Who saw it, is Xin'er sure? Didn't I misread it?"
"I saw it with my own eyes. Today, I said go to the cabinet to have a look. As soon as I went out, I saw the third young master, the second young lady, the third young lady, and many other young masters and young ladies collecting donations along the street. It was the box that went out to ask for donations. The third young master and the others led the way." Walking, chanting slogans while walking, the police came out to chase people away. If they didn't leave, they started fighting and injured many students. I saw one, the only son of the Xu family in the back street, whose head was covered with blood. I don’t know if I’ve been saved. I wanted to bring the second and third misses back, but it was a step too late! I’m rushing back to report, grandma, please think of a way.”
Wen Qingyun stood up, sat down after thinking for a while, and asked Gao Wang to take the post and money to the police station as a guarantor.Since the Japanese occupied the three eastern provinces last year, there have been many such demonstrations. People are arrested first, and then bail is paid. The police station makes a fortune. He was in the house and married two concubines.But in these years, Wen Qingyun never for a moment forgot who Zhong Han was betrayed by, she wished she could kill Gu Fakan with her own hands to avenge Zhong Han.It's a pity that she can't, she has to wait for a good time and think of a perfect plan.The same goes for Gu Fagaan, of course he is aware of Wen Qingyun's hatred for him and Gu Baoshan, and tried to get rid of the Shen family several times, but they were always unable to move because someone from above always spoke.Gu Baoshan was transferred three years ago, and he was kept because he wanted him to watch over the Shen family, pay attention to every move of the Shen family, and once he seized the opportunity, he would get rid of this curse.These thoughts are all internal, the more anxious he is, the less he can express it on his face.Therefore, the two of them have been in Haizhou together these years, and the well water does not interfere with the river water, which is still passable.Only then can Wen Qingyun be confident and let Gao Wang get things done.
2,
To Wen Qingyun's surprise, Gao Wang not only brought the two ladies back, but also Gu Fakan followed behind him.But Shen Jie was not among them.Wen Qingyun put away her astonishment, and greeted the distinguished guests in the living room openly, she had to figure out her intentions before making plans.
Gu Fagan was all smiles, if not for his uniform, he would look more like a businessman.This is a habit I fell into when I was a boy. It has been decades and I can't get rid of it.
"Grandma, long time no see, how have you been?"
"Director Gu, you have been promoted, and you have not yet congratulated, and you have caused such a big trouble..."
Gu Fagan waved his hand, "Trouble is not a big deal, it's a matter of duty. But you have to persuade the two young ladies, you are a lady, from a famous family, what are you trying to do with those people?"
When Shen Jia heard this, she straightened her back, "Why is this a booing? The three eastern provinces are gone, and the Chinese should stand up and resist! This is the conscience of a Chinese!"
Wen Qingyun sternly said, "Children are not allowed to interrupt when adults are talking! Gao Wang, bring the two of them in. No one is allowed to go out without me, do you hear me?"
"Mother," Shen Jia wanted to speak, but was held back by Shen Zhi. She was a younger sister, and was more timid than her older sister.
Wen Qingyun chased her daughter away, turned around, and looked at Gu Fakan, "Director Gu, where is Shen Jie, is there any delay?"
Gu Fgan nodded: "Grandma, I'm here today to tell you about the young master. I can't let him come back."
"Oh?"
"Do you know who initiated this incident today? It was your young master who incited students to strike, bazaar, and rushed to the county government. Fortunately, I received the news and blocked people halfway, otherwise this It will be a big disaster! Now that the higher-ups know about it, I just want to let him go, but there is nothing I can do about it." Gu Fagan's expression was filled with hatred.
Wen Qingyun said: "This child is too ignorant of the rules, don't worry, I will definitely step up discipline in the future. But Director Gu is needed to help, you must have a way."
"This..." Gu Fakan was silent for a while, looking very embarrassed.
Wen Qingyun didn't speak, just waited quietly.She knew in her heart that Gu Fgan was here to demonstrate to her, and Shen Jie had a clue in his hands, and Wen Qingyun had to be obedient in the future.It's a pity that he was wrong, Wen Qingyun has always been soft and not hard, and will not let others manipulate her.
"Since Director Gu is in trouble, forget it. Anyway, I can't teach this son well, so I will leave it with Director Gu. Please discipline him for me."
After saying this, everyone in the room was stunned. It didn't look like Wen Qingyun who was joking and talking angry.
Gu Fgan raised his head, which song is this singing?I don't want my son anymore, so I want him to teach?Is he crazy?After thinking about it, this woman is too sinister, maybe she will ask someone to intercede when she turns around, there are people who can talk in Beijing and Nanjing, and they will press down from top to bottom. By then, he, the little police chief, will not be Do you have to be obedient?She would rather take advantage of those high officials than give him some benefits.Alright, since that's the case, don't blame him for being rude, that kid wants to figure it out, so let's take a layer of skin first.
"Since the eldest grandma understands righteousness so well, I, Gu, don't have to be a villain in vain. Everything follows the rules. I'm leaving!"
Gu Fgan left, Shen's family blew up the camp, and Shen Xiaoru, who had just come back from outside, turned pale with anger. He had two sons in total, only one was leaving. Where is the police station? Who is Gu Fgan? How could he explain this mistake to his ancestors?
Wen Qingyun looked at him and laughed straight, these words didn't look like they came out of his mouth.When did a young man who always thought of himself and only liked to have fun become an "grandfather" with such a big family concept?He also thought, it's not that he's really old, he has gray hair, Shen Jia and Shen Zhi helped him pull it out, it still grew, the more it grew, the more it grew.If Shen Hao got married early, he would have been a grandfather long ago.
"Don't worry, he doesn't dare." After laughing enough, she said lightly, the call from Nanjing should have arrived at this moment, and if nothing unexpected happened, Shen Jie would be back soon.
"Are you the roundworm in his stomach?" Shen Xiaoru asked, "I've never seen a mother like you, taking your own son as a prank. I know, you don't want to give him money, but you have to see what it is! Is it right?" Only if something happened to Shen Cheng, the tip of your precious heart, that you would know how to be anxious?"
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Wen Qingyun looked out, but fortunately there was no one else.This is her big taboo, everything is discussed, but Shen Cheng cannot be involved.
Shen Xiaoru sneered, "Am I wrong? Shen Jie is sick, you just take a look at it as a mother, but Shen Cheng is also sick, you stay in front of the bed for three days and three nights without closing your eyes. Let me ask you, if at this moment It was that kid who was caught, would you do this?"
Wen Qingyun was stopped by the question, and after such a startled moment, Shen Xiaoru had already asked someone to withdraw the money, and personally went to the police station to pick up Shen Jie.In his words, a son does not have a real mother, but a real father.
Shen Cheng hid behind the door and heard it clearly.Shen Xiaoru left before he walked in, looking at Wen Qingyun with self-blame in his eyes.He has grown up, with a high nose and deep eyes, and his eyes are sure to be much more mature than his actual age. His figure is slender, his skin is slightly dark, which adds to the heroism of a boy. He combines the advantages of his parents. Wen Qingyun felt that both Zhong Han and Qing Zhu were in front of her eyes.She hasn't told him her real life experience yet, only she and Xiu Gu know about it in the whole world.Just wait, she said to herself, until he is a man and can accept all this.But when this day will come, she doesn't know.
She loves him from the bottom of her heart, prefers him, and always feels sorry for her own children, so she is even more afraid of being mentioned by others.
"Mother," Shen Cheng's voice was dark, his brows were slightly frowned, "brother, are you alright?"
Wen Qingyun pretended to be relaxed and smiled, "Why is there something wrong? I thought, let him have a longer memory, so as not to go out every now and then and cause trouble for me."
Shen Cheng didn't smile, "My brother is still young, he got a little naughty, but he will be fine in the future."
"As long as you are used to him, why are you so young? When you were his age, you never saw you get into trouble?" Wen Qingyun sighed helplessly. Brothers are not as close as the two of them. They ate and slept together since childhood, and one got into trouble. , the other accepted the punishment, and when one was punished, the other begged for mercy.She didn't know that there was not only brotherly love here, but also Shen Cheng's apology and repayment - he knew that he was adopted and came from a humble background, no matter how nice Wen Qingyun was to him, there were times when he couldn't see it, servants Trivial words came into his ears from time to time, which made him understand early what "identity" is, and he also understood that he had robbed Shen Jie of the love that belonged to him.He had too many questions about his own life experience, if he didn't ask, he was afraid that Wen Qingyun would be sad.I also know that one day, sooner or later, she will tell him.He never regarded himself as a young master, he only wanted to make some achievements in the future, and repay Wen Qingyun's kindness in nurturing him.
Shen Cheng stopped talking, he was not good at words, turned around and walked out, just in time Shen Xuan's girl Lanhua came to him, and the rose raised by the eldest lady was in bloom, so she asked him to see it.Shen Xuan's flowers are treasures, and the greenhouse is a forbidden area, ordinary people are not allowed to come in and out casually, for fear of getting dirty, except for him.
Shen Xiaoru asked the coachman Lao Guo to drive the car to the courtyard of the police station, and the guard at the gate knew Shen's Ford and did not stop him.Gu Fgan was notified, adjusted his clothes and hats, sat behind his desk, and waited for the high-ranking No. [-] family in Haizhou to bow his head and admit his mistake.The first sentence Shen Xiaoru said was quite to his liking, "Director Gu, I'm here to ask you for help." See, beg, this is the correct attitude.
In fact, even if Shen Xiaoru didn't come, Gu Fgan would let him go, anyway, if he got angry, the twenty leather whips would be enough for this kid.If Nanjing officials pursue the case, they can push it down as much as possible. There is no shortage of substitutes in the police station.But it's good that Shen Xiaoru came, he gave Gu Faqian back his face.In Haizhou City, there is no one who is not afraid of him!
Shen Jie was pulled out of the prison, Shen Xiaoru almost shed tears when he saw the injuries all over his body.
Gu Fagan pretended to be surprised, "What's going on? Who ordered you to execute the sentence? This is the son of the Shen family. Are you all blind?"
Someone next to him bowed his head and bowed his head to make an apology.Shen Xiaoru didn't speak, and helped Shen Jie out.Gu Fgan looked at his back and snorted coldly.This is just the beginning, as long as Shen Jie continues to be radical, the Shen family will have nothing to eat!
3,
Shen Hao went home without warning, even his own mother Dongmei did not know—Shen Yunpei passed away, Wen Qingyun was the head of the house, the first order issued was not to call Shen Hao his mother, she had her own Dear mother, you can't deny your mother just because she is an aunt.Wen Qingyun had good intentions, and Dongmei took it as a proof that she looked down on her and her son, and it also showed that people were ulterior motives. She was changing their names to be justified for one day in the future.
Shen Hao followed the big and small luggage into the house. The concierge grandson looked at it for a long time before yelling, "The young master is back!" Everyone rushed out, and it was only now that he remembered that he had been away from home for six or seven years. , was still a little green when he left, but now he looks mature, his eyebrows and eyes follow Xiaoru, his lips are thicker, like winter plums, he has a fashionable mustache, a neat suit, black velvet polite, gold glasses , Standing in front of younger siblings is a completely different style.
Dongmei held on to Shen Hao's sleeve and didn't know whether to cry or laugh. Shen Jia was the first to walk over and stood under Shen Hao's nose. She looked up and asked, "Do all the people in Peiping dress up like this?"
Shen Hao bent down slightly, stretched out his hand to take off his top hat, and said, "In our circle, yes." Everyone laughed.
The dinner was very rich, because the whole family rarely got together.Wen Qingyun also made an exception and drank a glass of wine as a welcome to Shen Hao.Everyone listened to Shen Hao talking about the new things in Peking, the ball at the Liuguo Hotel, the blond foreigners, the red leaves in Xiangshan, the juggling on the bustling overpass in Dashilan, everyone yearned for it.
Shen Jia was the first to say, "Mom, I also want to study in Peking University!"
Wen Qingyun nodded, "Let's talk about it after you pass the exam. I think it's difficult for you to be outside every day without moving your books. Otherwise, you can ask your elder brother if you have transferred to a university that caused trouble. I think you can win in one fell swoop." !"
This remark made everyone laugh.Dongmei stared at Shen Hao, she felt elated, the first college student from Shen's family has seen the world!In the past, this was considered the champion, right?It is more than enough to manage the Shen family's business!He should also give him the business of the Shen family, otherwise who else could he give it to?Shen Jie who went in and out of the police station?Or the unknown Shen Cheng?It's time for her to enjoy the blessings. How hard has it been for so many years?She suddenly felt a little sad and almost shed tears.
Shen Zhi saw it and said, "Auntie, why are you unhappy?"
Wen Qingyun said: "Silly girl, your aunt is happy." After she finished speaking and looked at Shen Hao, she thought about another big thing, something that should be handled by her, "Hao Er, I know you young people pay attention to love now. Liberty, you are a college student again, with more trendy thinking. We are not old-fashioned, do you have any classmates or friends you like? If so, tell us, and if we think it is suitable, we will arrange your marriage."
Shen Hao replied, "Auntie, look at what you said, I am going to study, how can I have that kind of thought."
Dongmei asked again, "Really?"
"Mother, no." Shen Hao sighed regretfully, "I think the girls don't like me."
Dongmei glared and said, "You're talking nonsense."
Wen Qingyun smiled, "Since there isn't one, we'll cover it for you."
Shen Hao quickly replied, "It's all up to the parents."
When they were asking and answering, Shen Xuan quietly raised her head and glanced at Shen Cheng.But he didn't realize it, which made Shen Xuan a little disappointed.After dinner, it was Lan Hua who quietly stopped Shen Cheng, saying that the eldest lady was waiting for him in the greenhouse and had something to give him.
There is a scent in the flower room, which makes people feel refreshed.Shen Xuan was standing under a wisteria trellis, clutching a purse in her hands, and her palms were slowly sweating.Standing at the door, Shen Cheng coughed lightly, her nervous heart stopped beating.
"You're here." After a while, she heard her hair-thin voice.
Shen Cheng nodded, and immediately felt that he was ridiculous, she was still behind her back, how could she see it?He said again, "Here we come."
The two were silent.
Shen Cheng waited for a while, felt embarrassed, and coughed again, before Shen Xuan turned around, walked over, and handed him the purse.
Shen Cheng took a step back, which had already hurt Shen Xuan a little, and he asked in surprise, "What is this?"
There were tears in Shen Xuan's eyes, but she still managed to answer, "Purse bag. It's for you."
"Why give it to me?"
Shen Xuan was about to cry, "You don't like it?"
"No, but..." Shen Cheng didn't know what to say, he just watched in a daze, Shen Xuan ran out crying from beside him, but he didn't stop her.He is not stupid, he knows that Shen Xuan has always had a crush on him, but he can't.They are brothers and sisters, brothers and sisters in name are also brothers and sisters, and being together is incest.Besides, his life experience is unknown, but she is pure and innocent.He didn't want to ruin her.
Naturally, Shen Xuan didn't know this kind of thought. The girl's family threw away her reserve and showed her favor to the person she likes. Anyway, it shouldn't end like this.Shamed and hated, she ran into Shen Jie's arms in a panic.
"Eldest sister, are you okay?" Shen Jie rubbed his chest, the whip wound was probably healed, but it still hurts when hit.
Shen Xuan raised her head, revealing tears on her face.Shen Jie was even more surprised, "Sister, who bullied you?"
Shen Xuan didn't say anything, just bypassed Shen Jie and ran forward.Shen Jie was thoughtful when he saw the purse she accidentally dropped on the ground.
Shen Jie brought the purse back to the south courtyard, and put it on the table casually. When Shen Cheng came back and saw it, he was surprised again, and asked, "Missy, have you been here?"
"No." Shen Jie was confused for a moment, and immediately realized that it was unusual. He looked at Shen Cheng, then at his purse, smiled strangely, and pointed at Shen Cheng, "It's the truth, is it you?"
"No." Shen Cheng returned to normal, "She is my older sister, and she is also an older sister two months older. You can't make jokes like this. Do you know?"
Shen Jie nodded, already determined in his heart that it was Shen Xuan's wishful thinking.I can't help but blame Shen Cheng for being rigid.On second thought, it's not such a big deal.I didn't take it to heart.
The children are tossing and turning for their own concerns, and the adults are not at peace.Wen Qingyun must hurry up to implement Shen Hao's marriage, and not let outsiders think that she treats her child badly by favoring one another.Shen Xiaoru also had the same intention, but he was still undecided on who to hire the young lady.Dongmei already had a candidate in mind, so she sent someone to invite Shen Xiaoru to the west courtyard, and solemnly proposed that he come forward and hire Miss Wei to come back to be Shen Hao's wife.
Shen Xiaoru shook his head, the Wei family's prestige was on par with the Shen family's. After Wei Yucen passed away, his eldest son Wei Yi'an inherited the family business and ran the mine.Miss Wei had just graduated from an intermediate women's normal school. She was beautiful and well-educated. At the age of 15, she was engaged to a high-ranking official from the Beiyang government.In recent years, how many people have come to ask for marriage, and they have not taken a fancy to them. Isn't it just a snag to come to the door now?
Dongmei doesn't take it seriously, mothers always regard their sons as flowers, and she is no exception.Shen Hao is a dignified college student, in terms of appearance and family background, isn't that top-notch?It is their blessing to find Miss Wei!
The two discussed for a long time, Dongmei vowed not to give up if she didn't achieve her goal, Shen Xiaoru had no choice but to agree.
Shen Xiaoru personally went to the Wei family to propose a marriage for Shen Hao, and Wei Yi'an naturally entertained him warmly, but when he heard that Shen Hao, who was a concubine, came to find the eldest lady, his expression was not so good.
Shen Xiaoru knew that he was wrong, but since he came here, he had to speak clearly, so he greatly appreciated Shen Hao's advantages.Talking dry, Wei Yi'an couldn't evade it, so he said that Miss Wei already has a sweetheart, but it hasn't been made public yet.Let Shen Xiaoru completely stop this idea.But he had another proposal, betrothing Wei Ruoting, the concubine's second daughter, to Shen Hao.To show his sincerity, he also asked someone to invite Wei Ruoting out so that Shen Xiaoru could see him.
Wei Ruoting is twenty years old, and Missy is one year old, so she is considered an old lady. Because her mother is not in good health, she has always been taking care of her, so the marriage was delayed.Last winter, her aunt on the sickbed finally passed away, and Wei Yi'an began to look after her husband's family, but there was no suitable candidate.Those with a bad family background are afraid of wronging the child, and those with a good family background are disliked for her background and age, and she has always been too high or too low.Today Shen Xiaoru came to the door and delivered a match made in heaven.The two families are family friends, and now they have become in-laws. Although the two children are concubines, they still have the property, and they will not be treated badly in the future.Shen Xiaoru thought about it, and it was true, so he nodded.
The major event has been decided, Wei Yi'an asked someone to prepare a banquet, and had a drink with Shen Xiaoru.The more they drank, the happier they were. When they were young, they both had wild lives. Now they met each other late, and the more they chatted, the more speculative they became. For some reason, they mentioned Wei Ruoyan, the youngest daughter of the Wei family. She just turned 16 and was the same age as Shen Jie. Smart and clever, it is better to let these two children also make a marriage, this is the real family good.Shen Xiaoru laughed out loud, how could there be any reason to disagree?
Early the next morning, Shen Xiaoru rubbed his head and opened his eyes, and saw that the house was in a mess, Dongmei was sitting by the bed crying, her eyes were swollen like peaches.
"It's fine if the whole family looks down on me. You can't even trample on your own flesh and blood. What kind of concubine matches concubine? Are you speaking human words?"
Only then did Shen Xiaoru realize that he was drunk yesterday and caused trouble by his unrestrained speech when he came back, so he hurriedly comforted him.Dongmei cried even harder, insisting on Shen Xiaoru to divorce the engagement.Shen Xiaoru pushed Dongmei away, smashed a teapot at hand, his face was livid: "The marriage is settled, how could it be possible to go back on the divorce? Let me tell you, Shen Hao has to marry if he wants to marry, and he has to marry if he doesn't want to. If you don't want to , just get out!"
Dongmei was dumbfounded, remembering that incident back then, when Miss Du's family died because of her divorce, she didn't dare to say anything, and the marriage between the two sons of the Shen family was settled like this.
4,
Wen Qingyun began to prepare for Shen Hao's wedding. The Shen family hadn't had such a happy event for many years, so they had to treat it with great ceremonies.Because Dongmei didn't achieve her wish, she was a little slack, so it was better for her to take care of her.
First of all, we need to clean up the house in the North Courtyard. Originally, we wanted to repair it, but Shen Hao was used to living in bungalows in Peiping, so he had to decorate the interior according to the appearance of bungalows. All the furniture and wood were bought from Peiping.Then prepare the bridegroom's dress, a Chinese style and a western style, and it has to be made in Shanghai, and there is also a banquet. I planned to entertain at my own home, but Shen Hao thought it was rustic and wanted to go to a restaurant, so Wen Qingyun agreed.The Tianxiang Pavilion was gone, and a fire broke out in the eighth year of the Republic of China, burning it into rubble.The Yan family, once one of the five largest families, bought the land and built the first Western-style hotel in Haizhou City, the Fuhai Hotel, a five-story building built on the ground, with Chinese and Western restaurants, high-end guest rooms, and a dancing hall. And the amusement hall, where you can eat, live and play, has become a good place for fashionable people to have fun.The grand banquet hall on the third floor is suitable for Western-style weddings, and the price is naturally high.Seeing that Shen Hao liked it, Wen Qingyun also nodded.Dongmei closed the door at night, and told Shen Hao through gritted teeth, this is the real smiling tiger, you think she is treating you well, she is buying herself a reputation, by the way, she will make you ashamed, and everyone in Haizhou City We all know that you married a concubine!Shen Hao remained calm, Dongmei was even angrier, did you hear what I said?Only then did Shen Hao stand up, put his hands on his mother's shoulders, and said in a low voice: "Mother, I know it well. Don't worry, everything in the Shen family will be mine sooner or later."
This is her son!Dongmei saw light again in her eyes.Her education and indoctrination since she was a child has indeed played a role. Shen Hao is sensitive and jealous, and thinks the worst when things happen, all of which are created by Dongmei.She also made him feel inferior and worried about his background, so the biggest dream in his life was to become the real master.
Dongmei thought for a while, and then said: "I have wronged you. If you want to marry such a woman, how can she be worthy of you?"
Shen Hao smiled indifferently, it doesn't matter who he marries.Which woman is not important, the important thing is to get married as soon as possible, and then you can take over the family business.This is an unwritten rule of the Shen family, and Shen Xiaoru only came to Maoyong to help after he got married.
In fact, his heart for women is already dead. In Peking, he fell in love with a woman who was a top student at Tsinghua University. His hometown is in Nanyang, and the rubber plantation alone covers thousands of acres.The girl started to have a good impression of him, and they ate together, watched movies and strolled in the garden, and fell in love for a while.When Shen Hao was madly infatuated, the girl told him that their family did not agree with their relationship.Because he was born by the little wife!The girl left after speaking, and later dropped out of school, and I heard that she went back to Nanyang.This failed love dealt a fatal blow to Shen Hao, and he almost wanted to seek death.He hated his own background very much, and when all thoughts were lost, he thought of Dongmei's words and words. He was tortured when he was a child, and he always felt that others treated him differently.After arriving in Peiping, things got better.Because people around him don't know his origin.He loved girls too much, so he confessed everything, and it became a sharp knife that stabbed him.He didn't die after all, but became a drunkard and gambler, that is, the time when money was like water.He thought that he would die from alcohol or gambling tables in his life, but he met an expert who rescued him from his despair and told him to grab what he didn't have. Who is born perfect?This world is the law of the jungle.He cheered up, and the Nanyang girl gradually disappeared from his heart, and the empty place was scarred, ugly and hideous, but it didn't hurt anymore.He will never know that the girl left because the family went bankrupt and asked her to go back and marry the creditor.She made an excuse for being a concubine, because she didn't want him to suffer for her for the rest of her life, but rather that he hated her.
Shen Hao walked to the door, turned around and said, "Mother, after a few days, you can find a chance to tell Dad for me. I want to go to work in Haigan Farming Company after I get married."
"Okay, I'll wrap it on my mother." Dongmei smiled, and everything went well.
5,
Early the next morning, Wen Qingyun took the time to arrive at Maoyong. The newly hired shopkeeper was named Liu, who was gentle, kind, and assertive in his work, which earned Wen Qingyun's trust.This time I invited Grandma here to ask if the goods that were originally scheduled to be sent to Jehol are still on the way, because I heard that there are frequent wars there, and I am afraid that there will be danger on the road.Wen Qingyun nodded, Su Maoyong started with the word "faith", and he must not break his promise unless it is absolutely necessary.Now that the contract has been signed with Rehe, it must be fulfilled.Liu Changlin nodded and went to make arrangements.
Wen Qingyun went up to the second floor, wanting to sit in the small account room. The house has been chaotic lately and there is no peace, so she steals half a day's leisure here.Just after sitting down for a cup of tea, Xiao Duozi came looking for him out of breath, and he said the same words, it's terrible, the third young master got into trouble again.
Wen Qingyun was really having a headache, she didn't know who this child was like, and there was never a single day of peace of mind. This time, not only did she not stop, but she also brought Shen Cheng with her.The two ran to the wharf to work as small laborers, and they damaged their boat and were caught.Come to the door.Gao Wang lost money and smiled, but the victim just refused to agree and insisted on seeing the eldest grandma.
"Why? Is there anything else you haven't told me?" Wen Qingyun looked at Xiao Duozi.
Xiao Duozi knew that no one could hide it from Grandma, so he simply confessed, "The third young master knocked out his front teeth." After speaking, he turned around and secretly laughed.
Wen Qingyun apologized in person, but the victim said he would not pursue it.Turning around, Wen Qingyun locked Shen Jie into the ancestral hall and told the family that without her, no one would let him out.
Shen Jie didn't admit his mistake, and justified himself: "Mother, he beat the workers with a whip, and I couldn't see him before I fought back. If you don't believe me, ask the second brother."
Shen Cheng was silent at the side, Wen Qingyun glanced at him, and made up his mind, "I ask why you want to be a laborer? The family is short of your food or your flowers?"
"I'm raising an activity fund for the school."
"Then you open your mouth, it's time to get down to business, will mother agree?"
"No, I have to rely on myself." The more Shen Jie said, the more short of breath he felt. He made a bet with someone, that Wei Ruoyan from the Wei family, whose name was Wen Wen Jing Jing, was actually a tricky and weird girl.I took the girls' school to do manual self-help, and said that the boys are parasites, and the parasites who have done more than succeed in their affairs have more than revealed their affairs. The last time I went out to raise money for a charity sale, I was arrested by the police, and I lost both money and property.He was so angry that the two ran into each other and made a bet to see who could raise more money for the school.He doesn't know how to embroider, so he can only use boys' methods and work hard.
Wen Qingyun didn't know whether to laugh or cry when she heard this, so she turned around and said to Shen Cheng, "And you, he went to work as a laborer nonsense, and you didn't persuade him, but followed him?"
"I'm afraid he will suffer." Shen Cheng lowered his head. "Mom, I was wrong. You should punish me too."
Wen Qingyun remained silent, it was obviously unfair to punish only one, but she couldn't bear to punish Shen Cheng, and finally took a middle way, locking the two in the south courtyard, eating and drinking as usual, and not allowed to go out.
Shen Cheng didn't care, but Shen Jie couldn't bear it, and began to bargain, "Mother, you won't let me study?"
"You have a lot of knowledge, so you don't need to read it. Besides, the school is not serious now. I will ask Gao Wang to ask for leave for you tomorrow. I will find you a teacher later. You can study at home."
Shen Jie almost fainted, Shen Cheng saw that Wen Qingyun was joking, and stabbed his younger brother.
Wen Qingyun sighed, "Your eldest brother will get married in a week, and I will let you go out when his marriage is finished safely."
Only then did Shen Jie feel relieved, and heard Wen Qingyun say again: "You have to stay at home, the bride's younger sister and your fiancée also came over that day, and you both know each other, and you still have a bet, so you should treat her well."
Shen Jie rolled his eyes and said, "Mother, if you want to talk about marriage, you have to have an orderly seniority. Before the second brother has moved, you should be busy with me first. Don't you favor one over another?"
Shen Cheng didn't expect the spearhead to be pointed at himself, he froze for a moment, speechless.Wen Qingyun sighed, she also thought so in her heart, but Shen Cheng's marriage is difficult, he is an adopted son, he is not as good as Shen Hao, a girl from a good family is unwilling, let this child fall in love freely, and he It's like he hasn't thought about it yet.
Shen Jie said with a smile: "Mother, there is a ready-made candidate, you also know it, I think the second brother also has a crush on her, how about..."
Shen Cheng was shocked, and hurried up to cover his brother's mouth, afraid that he would say something strange, Shen Jie hid quickly, and had already said, "It's that Miss Wei, can I just give her to the second brother? Anyway, I'm not in a hurry ..."
Shen Cheng heaved a sigh of relief, Wen Qingyun smiled, "This kid, you're talking nonsense!"
(End of this chapter)
1,
Wen Qingyun was sitting on the imperial couch that Mrs. Shen used to sit in the main room when she was alive. This couch was old, but it was still solid and exquisite, and the good craftsmanship of the maker could be seen.When she first married into the Shen family, she always saw Mrs. Shen sitting on it. The other beds and chairs in the room were just decorations. Only this one was practical. Rich?Now it's her turn to enter the main room and become the eldest grandma of the Shen family. She also sat on it, feeling confident in her heart, and only then did she understand Mrs. Shen's original intentions.I fell in love with it, and I haven't changed it all the time, but the embroidered curtains on it are not the same every now and then.Wen Qingyun is not a extravagant person, but outsiders can't say anything about being picky about this.
In a blink of an eye, it has been more than ten years since Shen Yunpei passed away, and many places in the house have been repaired and tidied up, which is different from the previous rules and regulations.Dongmei lived in the main room of the west courtyard, connected the wing room with the original small study room, and changed it into a mahjong room. Every night, a wealthy lady from the city came to play a few laps. Qin's mother was getting old, and her daughter Qiaofeng was dedicated to take care of her. The poker game, this is a good job that everyone in the yard covets, because there is always a winner, and the rewards are worth several months' wages.Shen Cheng brought his younger brother Shen Jie to live in the South Courtyard. In the past, the house of the two brothers was Xiaoduan Xiaofang. The small door was changed, and when the door was opened, there was a small pier, and a wooden boat was tied up, so that he could go to the garden and make troubles in heaven.Seeing that his younger brother is fond of playing, Shen Cheng has acquired good water skills at some point, with him following him, he is not afraid of accidents.Shen Jia and Shen Zhi, twin sisters, live in the courtyard behind the main house, and they wake up every morning chattering, unable to tell which is which.Shen Xiaoru is favored the most, since he was young, he took each other to go out for a stroll, watched plays, listened to books and ate food, he was so spoiled.She complained several times, but Shen Xiaoru was still the same, so there was nothing he could do.
In fact, it was a good thing. Since the twin sisters were born and grew up, Shen Xiaoru has restrained a lot, as if he suddenly understood his identity as a father, stopped messing around, and changed from the frivolity of his youth, he has changed a lot.Now the Dubei courtyard is empty, and someone has been found to take care of it. When Shen Hao returns from studying in Beiping, it will be used for his marriage.
If it is time for Shen Hao to start a family, how can there be a son of a big family who is in his twenties and hasn't married a wife yet?She discussed with Shen Xiaoru several times, and also proposed some candidates, all of whom were decent women from wealthy families, and when they arrived at Dongmei, they all pushed back.At first he said that Shen Hao was still young, then he said that his studies were important, and then he had to study abroad with his classmates in Beiping after graduating from university, and he said he would not return to Haizhou City.Dongmei became anxious now, and went to Peiping to find someone in person, and came back alone sad.Just say one thing, I can't help my mother.At this moment, she regretted that she did not make a marriage with Shen Hao earlier and tied his heart, but it was too late.In fact, Wen Qingyun is very clear about her thoughts, but she thinks that her family background is not rich enough to be worthy of her precious son.
Dongmei wanted to match her son with a golden phoenix wholeheartedly. For so many years, she was jealous of her background all the time, and she wanted to win back Shen Hao's marriage no matter what.But she just overlooked one point, this kind of thing requires mutual consent!It's not that Wen Qingyun didn't help Zhang Luo. The woman's family is rich and well-established. Hearing that Shen Hao is a concubine, and her biological mother is a girl, she looked down on her first. How could she be willing?It seems that the person who mentioned it meant contemptuously.In the end, both ends are wrong.Simply put this heart down.Among the few children, Shen Xuan is the most worry-free one. She is quiet and elegant, with an introverted personality. She is not as smart as her younger siblings in academics. She only likes to be with flowers and plants. She usually doesn't go out and spends time in the greenhouse.It was also the age when it was time to get married, and Wen Qingyun had already started looking for a suitable candidate.
Just after breakfast, the children went to school, Dongmei took Shen Xiaoru to Jinping Mountain to burn incense and seek marriage for Shen Hao.
"I don't care, who will take care of it? This big family, who treats our mother and son as human beings?" She complained a lot, and everyone was used to it, so they didn't hear it.
Shen Xiaoru frowned, "Okay, okay, I didn't say no."
The family was leaving all over the place, and Wen Qingyun was flipping through an account book in her hand, seemingly not thinking about it at all.After a while, the housekeeper Gao Wang came, also holding an account book in his hand, and reported to her the various expenses of the family.
"On the sixth day of April, repairing the roof of the old house in Dongshan cost 20 yuan; on April 15th, the second and third ladies made school uniforms, using materials from Shanghai master Ruifuxiang, and spent 500 yuan; on April 100, My aunt paid 5000 yuan and remitted it to Master Shen Hao in Beijing. The next day, she paid another 1 yuan to donate sesame oil. She has exceeded her budget by a lot this month. Can you tell her, Mr. Li, the accountant? Embarrassed, I’m sorry to say it.” Gao Wang looked up, and although Wen Qingyun remained calm, he obviously listened, so he went on to say, “There is also the [-] yuan you took from the cabinet at the end of the year. No, Mr. Li said that you asked him to prepare another [-] yuan, which is [-] yuan, grandma, if you say something that shouldn't be said, if this matter is known to others, it may cause another trouble."
Who would make trouble, not Dongmei?Shen Hao's 100 yuan a month in Beiping is not enough, so he always calls and asks for money.Wen Qingyun mentioned it twice before, Dongmei said nothing on the surface, but said behind her back that she was harsh on Shen Hao, saying that it didn't fall from her body, of course she didn't feel bad, if Shen Jie was replaced, she wouldn't give up all her property ?
Wen Qingyun nodded, "I know it well. Wait and see, I have already asked someone to sell the property under Dafang's name, and I haven't found a suitable customer yet."
"Grandma, what's the matter with you that costs so much money? I know it's none of my business, but I'm really worried." Gao Wang asked the question that had been in his heart for a long time.
"Anyway, it's not a bad thing. After a while, you'll know about it later." Wen Qingyun smiled, and there were fine wrinkles at the corners of her eyes. Charming.
Gao Wang closed the account book, "Come on, listen to you, grandma."
Xiao Duozi, who had been promoted to the second housekeeper, ran in in a panic and didn't have time to knock on the door. When he came in, he was almost knocked over by the threshold.
"Tell me, is it on fire or the house collapsed?" Wen Qingyun teased, "Tell me quickly, don't hold you back."
"Grandma, it's terrible. The third young master, the second young lady, and the third young lady have all been arrested by the police!" When the Shen family came to Shen Jie's generation, no matter whether they were concubines or adopted, they happened to be three young masters. In the school, Shen Hao is the head, called the eldest master, Shen Cheng is in the middle, and Shen Jie is the third young master.The girls are in another row, which happens to be one, two, three.Sounds like a thriving population.
"What?!" Wen Qingyun stood up abruptly, feeling dizzy.
Gao Wang hurriedly asked: "Who saw it, is Xin'er sure? Didn't I misread it?"
"I saw it with my own eyes. Today, I said go to the cabinet to have a look. As soon as I went out, I saw the third young master, the second young lady, the third young lady, and many other young masters and young ladies collecting donations along the street. It was the box that went out to ask for donations. The third young master and the others led the way." Walking, chanting slogans while walking, the police came out to chase people away. If they didn't leave, they started fighting and injured many students. I saw one, the only son of the Xu family in the back street, whose head was covered with blood. I don’t know if I’ve been saved. I wanted to bring the second and third misses back, but it was a step too late! I’m rushing back to report, grandma, please think of a way.”
Wen Qingyun stood up, sat down after thinking for a while, and asked Gao Wang to take the post and money to the police station as a guarantor.Since the Japanese occupied the three eastern provinces last year, there have been many such demonstrations. People are arrested first, and then bail is paid. The police station makes a fortune. He was in the house and married two concubines.But in these years, Wen Qingyun never for a moment forgot who Zhong Han was betrayed by, she wished she could kill Gu Fakan with her own hands to avenge Zhong Han.It's a pity that she can't, she has to wait for a good time and think of a perfect plan.The same goes for Gu Fagaan, of course he is aware of Wen Qingyun's hatred for him and Gu Baoshan, and tried to get rid of the Shen family several times, but they were always unable to move because someone from above always spoke.Gu Baoshan was transferred three years ago, and he was kept because he wanted him to watch over the Shen family, pay attention to every move of the Shen family, and once he seized the opportunity, he would get rid of this curse.These thoughts are all internal, the more anxious he is, the less he can express it on his face.Therefore, the two of them have been in Haizhou together these years, and the well water does not interfere with the river water, which is still passable.Only then can Wen Qingyun be confident and let Gao Wang get things done.
2,
To Wen Qingyun's surprise, Gao Wang not only brought the two ladies back, but also Gu Fakan followed behind him.But Shen Jie was not among them.Wen Qingyun put away her astonishment, and greeted the distinguished guests in the living room openly, she had to figure out her intentions before making plans.
Gu Fagan was all smiles, if not for his uniform, he would look more like a businessman.This is a habit I fell into when I was a boy. It has been decades and I can't get rid of it.
"Grandma, long time no see, how have you been?"
"Director Gu, you have been promoted, and you have not yet congratulated, and you have caused such a big trouble..."
Gu Fagan waved his hand, "Trouble is not a big deal, it's a matter of duty. But you have to persuade the two young ladies, you are a lady, from a famous family, what are you trying to do with those people?"
When Shen Jia heard this, she straightened her back, "Why is this a booing? The three eastern provinces are gone, and the Chinese should stand up and resist! This is the conscience of a Chinese!"
Wen Qingyun sternly said, "Children are not allowed to interrupt when adults are talking! Gao Wang, bring the two of them in. No one is allowed to go out without me, do you hear me?"
"Mother," Shen Jia wanted to speak, but was held back by Shen Zhi. She was a younger sister, and was more timid than her older sister.
Wen Qingyun chased her daughter away, turned around, and looked at Gu Fakan, "Director Gu, where is Shen Jie, is there any delay?"
Gu Fgan nodded: "Grandma, I'm here today to tell you about the young master. I can't let him come back."
"Oh?"
"Do you know who initiated this incident today? It was your young master who incited students to strike, bazaar, and rushed to the county government. Fortunately, I received the news and blocked people halfway, otherwise this It will be a big disaster! Now that the higher-ups know about it, I just want to let him go, but there is nothing I can do about it." Gu Fagan's expression was filled with hatred.
Wen Qingyun said: "This child is too ignorant of the rules, don't worry, I will definitely step up discipline in the future. But Director Gu is needed to help, you must have a way."
"This..." Gu Fakan was silent for a while, looking very embarrassed.
Wen Qingyun didn't speak, just waited quietly.She knew in her heart that Gu Fgan was here to demonstrate to her, and Shen Jie had a clue in his hands, and Wen Qingyun had to be obedient in the future.It's a pity that he was wrong, Wen Qingyun has always been soft and not hard, and will not let others manipulate her.
"Since Director Gu is in trouble, forget it. Anyway, I can't teach this son well, so I will leave it with Director Gu. Please discipline him for me."
After saying this, everyone in the room was stunned. It didn't look like Wen Qingyun who was joking and talking angry.
Gu Fgan raised his head, which song is this singing?I don't want my son anymore, so I want him to teach?Is he crazy?After thinking about it, this woman is too sinister, maybe she will ask someone to intercede when she turns around, there are people who can talk in Beijing and Nanjing, and they will press down from top to bottom. By then, he, the little police chief, will not be Do you have to be obedient?She would rather take advantage of those high officials than give him some benefits.Alright, since that's the case, don't blame him for being rude, that kid wants to figure it out, so let's take a layer of skin first.
"Since the eldest grandma understands righteousness so well, I, Gu, don't have to be a villain in vain. Everything follows the rules. I'm leaving!"
Gu Fgan left, Shen's family blew up the camp, and Shen Xiaoru, who had just come back from outside, turned pale with anger. He had two sons in total, only one was leaving. Where is the police station? Who is Gu Fgan? How could he explain this mistake to his ancestors?
Wen Qingyun looked at him and laughed straight, these words didn't look like they came out of his mouth.When did a young man who always thought of himself and only liked to have fun become an "grandfather" with such a big family concept?He also thought, it's not that he's really old, he has gray hair, Shen Jia and Shen Zhi helped him pull it out, it still grew, the more it grew, the more it grew.If Shen Hao got married early, he would have been a grandfather long ago.
"Don't worry, he doesn't dare." After laughing enough, she said lightly, the call from Nanjing should have arrived at this moment, and if nothing unexpected happened, Shen Jie would be back soon.
"Are you the roundworm in his stomach?" Shen Xiaoru asked, "I've never seen a mother like you, taking your own son as a prank. I know, you don't want to give him money, but you have to see what it is! Is it right?" Only if something happened to Shen Cheng, the tip of your precious heart, that you would know how to be anxious?"
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Wen Qingyun looked out, but fortunately there was no one else.This is her big taboo, everything is discussed, but Shen Cheng cannot be involved.
Shen Xiaoru sneered, "Am I wrong? Shen Jie is sick, you just take a look at it as a mother, but Shen Cheng is also sick, you stay in front of the bed for three days and three nights without closing your eyes. Let me ask you, if at this moment It was that kid who was caught, would you do this?"
Wen Qingyun was stopped by the question, and after such a startled moment, Shen Xiaoru had already asked someone to withdraw the money, and personally went to the police station to pick up Shen Jie.In his words, a son does not have a real mother, but a real father.
Shen Cheng hid behind the door and heard it clearly.Shen Xiaoru left before he walked in, looking at Wen Qingyun with self-blame in his eyes.He has grown up, with a high nose and deep eyes, and his eyes are sure to be much more mature than his actual age. His figure is slender, his skin is slightly dark, which adds to the heroism of a boy. He combines the advantages of his parents. Wen Qingyun felt that both Zhong Han and Qing Zhu were in front of her eyes.She hasn't told him her real life experience yet, only she and Xiu Gu know about it in the whole world.Just wait, she said to herself, until he is a man and can accept all this.But when this day will come, she doesn't know.
She loves him from the bottom of her heart, prefers him, and always feels sorry for her own children, so she is even more afraid of being mentioned by others.
"Mother," Shen Cheng's voice was dark, his brows were slightly frowned, "brother, are you alright?"
Wen Qingyun pretended to be relaxed and smiled, "Why is there something wrong? I thought, let him have a longer memory, so as not to go out every now and then and cause trouble for me."
Shen Cheng didn't smile, "My brother is still young, he got a little naughty, but he will be fine in the future."
"As long as you are used to him, why are you so young? When you were his age, you never saw you get into trouble?" Wen Qingyun sighed helplessly. Brothers are not as close as the two of them. They ate and slept together since childhood, and one got into trouble. , the other accepted the punishment, and when one was punished, the other begged for mercy.She didn't know that there was not only brotherly love here, but also Shen Cheng's apology and repayment - he knew that he was adopted and came from a humble background, no matter how nice Wen Qingyun was to him, there were times when he couldn't see it, servants Trivial words came into his ears from time to time, which made him understand early what "identity" is, and he also understood that he had robbed Shen Jie of the love that belonged to him.He had too many questions about his own life experience, if he didn't ask, he was afraid that Wen Qingyun would be sad.I also know that one day, sooner or later, she will tell him.He never regarded himself as a young master, he only wanted to make some achievements in the future, and repay Wen Qingyun's kindness in nurturing him.
Shen Cheng stopped talking, he was not good at words, turned around and walked out, just in time Shen Xuan's girl Lanhua came to him, and the rose raised by the eldest lady was in bloom, so she asked him to see it.Shen Xuan's flowers are treasures, and the greenhouse is a forbidden area, ordinary people are not allowed to come in and out casually, for fear of getting dirty, except for him.
Shen Xiaoru asked the coachman Lao Guo to drive the car to the courtyard of the police station, and the guard at the gate knew Shen's Ford and did not stop him.Gu Fgan was notified, adjusted his clothes and hats, sat behind his desk, and waited for the high-ranking No. [-] family in Haizhou to bow his head and admit his mistake.The first sentence Shen Xiaoru said was quite to his liking, "Director Gu, I'm here to ask you for help." See, beg, this is the correct attitude.
In fact, even if Shen Xiaoru didn't come, Gu Fgan would let him go, anyway, if he got angry, the twenty leather whips would be enough for this kid.If Nanjing officials pursue the case, they can push it down as much as possible. There is no shortage of substitutes in the police station.But it's good that Shen Xiaoru came, he gave Gu Faqian back his face.In Haizhou City, there is no one who is not afraid of him!
Shen Jie was pulled out of the prison, Shen Xiaoru almost shed tears when he saw the injuries all over his body.
Gu Fagan pretended to be surprised, "What's going on? Who ordered you to execute the sentence? This is the son of the Shen family. Are you all blind?"
Someone next to him bowed his head and bowed his head to make an apology.Shen Xiaoru didn't speak, and helped Shen Jie out.Gu Fgan looked at his back and snorted coldly.This is just the beginning, as long as Shen Jie continues to be radical, the Shen family will have nothing to eat!
3,
Shen Hao went home without warning, even his own mother Dongmei did not know—Shen Yunpei passed away, Wen Qingyun was the head of the house, the first order issued was not to call Shen Hao his mother, she had her own Dear mother, you can't deny your mother just because she is an aunt.Wen Qingyun had good intentions, and Dongmei took it as a proof that she looked down on her and her son, and it also showed that people were ulterior motives. She was changing their names to be justified for one day in the future.
Shen Hao followed the big and small luggage into the house. The concierge grandson looked at it for a long time before yelling, "The young master is back!" Everyone rushed out, and it was only now that he remembered that he had been away from home for six or seven years. , was still a little green when he left, but now he looks mature, his eyebrows and eyes follow Xiaoru, his lips are thicker, like winter plums, he has a fashionable mustache, a neat suit, black velvet polite, gold glasses , Standing in front of younger siblings is a completely different style.
Dongmei held on to Shen Hao's sleeve and didn't know whether to cry or laugh. Shen Jia was the first to walk over and stood under Shen Hao's nose. She looked up and asked, "Do all the people in Peiping dress up like this?"
Shen Hao bent down slightly, stretched out his hand to take off his top hat, and said, "In our circle, yes." Everyone laughed.
The dinner was very rich, because the whole family rarely got together.Wen Qingyun also made an exception and drank a glass of wine as a welcome to Shen Hao.Everyone listened to Shen Hao talking about the new things in Peking, the ball at the Liuguo Hotel, the blond foreigners, the red leaves in Xiangshan, the juggling on the bustling overpass in Dashilan, everyone yearned for it.
Shen Jia was the first to say, "Mom, I also want to study in Peking University!"
Wen Qingyun nodded, "Let's talk about it after you pass the exam. I think it's difficult for you to be outside every day without moving your books. Otherwise, you can ask your elder brother if you have transferred to a university that caused trouble. I think you can win in one fell swoop." !"
This remark made everyone laugh.Dongmei stared at Shen Hao, she felt elated, the first college student from Shen's family has seen the world!In the past, this was considered the champion, right?It is more than enough to manage the Shen family's business!He should also give him the business of the Shen family, otherwise who else could he give it to?Shen Jie who went in and out of the police station?Or the unknown Shen Cheng?It's time for her to enjoy the blessings. How hard has it been for so many years?She suddenly felt a little sad and almost shed tears.
Shen Zhi saw it and said, "Auntie, why are you unhappy?"
Wen Qingyun said: "Silly girl, your aunt is happy." After she finished speaking and looked at Shen Hao, she thought about another big thing, something that should be handled by her, "Hao Er, I know you young people pay attention to love now. Liberty, you are a college student again, with more trendy thinking. We are not old-fashioned, do you have any classmates or friends you like? If so, tell us, and if we think it is suitable, we will arrange your marriage."
Shen Hao replied, "Auntie, look at what you said, I am going to study, how can I have that kind of thought."
Dongmei asked again, "Really?"
"Mother, no." Shen Hao sighed regretfully, "I think the girls don't like me."
Dongmei glared and said, "You're talking nonsense."
Wen Qingyun smiled, "Since there isn't one, we'll cover it for you."
Shen Hao quickly replied, "It's all up to the parents."
When they were asking and answering, Shen Xuan quietly raised her head and glanced at Shen Cheng.But he didn't realize it, which made Shen Xuan a little disappointed.After dinner, it was Lan Hua who quietly stopped Shen Cheng, saying that the eldest lady was waiting for him in the greenhouse and had something to give him.
There is a scent in the flower room, which makes people feel refreshed.Shen Xuan was standing under a wisteria trellis, clutching a purse in her hands, and her palms were slowly sweating.Standing at the door, Shen Cheng coughed lightly, her nervous heart stopped beating.
"You're here." After a while, she heard her hair-thin voice.
Shen Cheng nodded, and immediately felt that he was ridiculous, she was still behind her back, how could she see it?He said again, "Here we come."
The two were silent.
Shen Cheng waited for a while, felt embarrassed, and coughed again, before Shen Xuan turned around, walked over, and handed him the purse.
Shen Cheng took a step back, which had already hurt Shen Xuan a little, and he asked in surprise, "What is this?"
There were tears in Shen Xuan's eyes, but she still managed to answer, "Purse bag. It's for you."
"Why give it to me?"
Shen Xuan was about to cry, "You don't like it?"
"No, but..." Shen Cheng didn't know what to say, he just watched in a daze, Shen Xuan ran out crying from beside him, but he didn't stop her.He is not stupid, he knows that Shen Xuan has always had a crush on him, but he can't.They are brothers and sisters, brothers and sisters in name are also brothers and sisters, and being together is incest.Besides, his life experience is unknown, but she is pure and innocent.He didn't want to ruin her.
Naturally, Shen Xuan didn't know this kind of thought. The girl's family threw away her reserve and showed her favor to the person she likes. Anyway, it shouldn't end like this.Shamed and hated, she ran into Shen Jie's arms in a panic.
"Eldest sister, are you okay?" Shen Jie rubbed his chest, the whip wound was probably healed, but it still hurts when hit.
Shen Xuan raised her head, revealing tears on her face.Shen Jie was even more surprised, "Sister, who bullied you?"
Shen Xuan didn't say anything, just bypassed Shen Jie and ran forward.Shen Jie was thoughtful when he saw the purse she accidentally dropped on the ground.
Shen Jie brought the purse back to the south courtyard, and put it on the table casually. When Shen Cheng came back and saw it, he was surprised again, and asked, "Missy, have you been here?"
"No." Shen Jie was confused for a moment, and immediately realized that it was unusual. He looked at Shen Cheng, then at his purse, smiled strangely, and pointed at Shen Cheng, "It's the truth, is it you?"
"No." Shen Cheng returned to normal, "She is my older sister, and she is also an older sister two months older. You can't make jokes like this. Do you know?"
Shen Jie nodded, already determined in his heart that it was Shen Xuan's wishful thinking.I can't help but blame Shen Cheng for being rigid.On second thought, it's not such a big deal.I didn't take it to heart.
The children are tossing and turning for their own concerns, and the adults are not at peace.Wen Qingyun must hurry up to implement Shen Hao's marriage, and not let outsiders think that she treats her child badly by favoring one another.Shen Xiaoru also had the same intention, but he was still undecided on who to hire the young lady.Dongmei already had a candidate in mind, so she sent someone to invite Shen Xiaoru to the west courtyard, and solemnly proposed that he come forward and hire Miss Wei to come back to be Shen Hao's wife.
Shen Xiaoru shook his head, the Wei family's prestige was on par with the Shen family's. After Wei Yucen passed away, his eldest son Wei Yi'an inherited the family business and ran the mine.Miss Wei had just graduated from an intermediate women's normal school. She was beautiful and well-educated. At the age of 15, she was engaged to a high-ranking official from the Beiyang government.In recent years, how many people have come to ask for marriage, and they have not taken a fancy to them. Isn't it just a snag to come to the door now?
Dongmei doesn't take it seriously, mothers always regard their sons as flowers, and she is no exception.Shen Hao is a dignified college student, in terms of appearance and family background, isn't that top-notch?It is their blessing to find Miss Wei!
The two discussed for a long time, Dongmei vowed not to give up if she didn't achieve her goal, Shen Xiaoru had no choice but to agree.
Shen Xiaoru personally went to the Wei family to propose a marriage for Shen Hao, and Wei Yi'an naturally entertained him warmly, but when he heard that Shen Hao, who was a concubine, came to find the eldest lady, his expression was not so good.
Shen Xiaoru knew that he was wrong, but since he came here, he had to speak clearly, so he greatly appreciated Shen Hao's advantages.Talking dry, Wei Yi'an couldn't evade it, so he said that Miss Wei already has a sweetheart, but it hasn't been made public yet.Let Shen Xiaoru completely stop this idea.But he had another proposal, betrothing Wei Ruoting, the concubine's second daughter, to Shen Hao.To show his sincerity, he also asked someone to invite Wei Ruoting out so that Shen Xiaoru could see him.
Wei Ruoting is twenty years old, and Missy is one year old, so she is considered an old lady. Because her mother is not in good health, she has always been taking care of her, so the marriage was delayed.Last winter, her aunt on the sickbed finally passed away, and Wei Yi'an began to look after her husband's family, but there was no suitable candidate.Those with a bad family background are afraid of wronging the child, and those with a good family background are disliked for her background and age, and she has always been too high or too low.Today Shen Xiaoru came to the door and delivered a match made in heaven.The two families are family friends, and now they have become in-laws. Although the two children are concubines, they still have the property, and they will not be treated badly in the future.Shen Xiaoru thought about it, and it was true, so he nodded.
The major event has been decided, Wei Yi'an asked someone to prepare a banquet, and had a drink with Shen Xiaoru.The more they drank, the happier they were. When they were young, they both had wild lives. Now they met each other late, and the more they chatted, the more speculative they became. For some reason, they mentioned Wei Ruoyan, the youngest daughter of the Wei family. She just turned 16 and was the same age as Shen Jie. Smart and clever, it is better to let these two children also make a marriage, this is the real family good.Shen Xiaoru laughed out loud, how could there be any reason to disagree?
Early the next morning, Shen Xiaoru rubbed his head and opened his eyes, and saw that the house was in a mess, Dongmei was sitting by the bed crying, her eyes were swollen like peaches.
"It's fine if the whole family looks down on me. You can't even trample on your own flesh and blood. What kind of concubine matches concubine? Are you speaking human words?"
Only then did Shen Xiaoru realize that he was drunk yesterday and caused trouble by his unrestrained speech when he came back, so he hurriedly comforted him.Dongmei cried even harder, insisting on Shen Xiaoru to divorce the engagement.Shen Xiaoru pushed Dongmei away, smashed a teapot at hand, his face was livid: "The marriage is settled, how could it be possible to go back on the divorce? Let me tell you, Shen Hao has to marry if he wants to marry, and he has to marry if he doesn't want to. If you don't want to , just get out!"
Dongmei was dumbfounded, remembering that incident back then, when Miss Du's family died because of her divorce, she didn't dare to say anything, and the marriage between the two sons of the Shen family was settled like this.
4,
Wen Qingyun began to prepare for Shen Hao's wedding. The Shen family hadn't had such a happy event for many years, so they had to treat it with great ceremonies.Because Dongmei didn't achieve her wish, she was a little slack, so it was better for her to take care of her.
First of all, we need to clean up the house in the North Courtyard. Originally, we wanted to repair it, but Shen Hao was used to living in bungalows in Peiping, so he had to decorate the interior according to the appearance of bungalows. All the furniture and wood were bought from Peiping.Then prepare the bridegroom's dress, a Chinese style and a western style, and it has to be made in Shanghai, and there is also a banquet. I planned to entertain at my own home, but Shen Hao thought it was rustic and wanted to go to a restaurant, so Wen Qingyun agreed.The Tianxiang Pavilion was gone, and a fire broke out in the eighth year of the Republic of China, burning it into rubble.The Yan family, once one of the five largest families, bought the land and built the first Western-style hotel in Haizhou City, the Fuhai Hotel, a five-story building built on the ground, with Chinese and Western restaurants, high-end guest rooms, and a dancing hall. And the amusement hall, where you can eat, live and play, has become a good place for fashionable people to have fun.The grand banquet hall on the third floor is suitable for Western-style weddings, and the price is naturally high.Seeing that Shen Hao liked it, Wen Qingyun also nodded.Dongmei closed the door at night, and told Shen Hao through gritted teeth, this is the real smiling tiger, you think she is treating you well, she is buying herself a reputation, by the way, she will make you ashamed, and everyone in Haizhou City We all know that you married a concubine!Shen Hao remained calm, Dongmei was even angrier, did you hear what I said?Only then did Shen Hao stand up, put his hands on his mother's shoulders, and said in a low voice: "Mother, I know it well. Don't worry, everything in the Shen family will be mine sooner or later."
This is her son!Dongmei saw light again in her eyes.Her education and indoctrination since she was a child has indeed played a role. Shen Hao is sensitive and jealous, and thinks the worst when things happen, all of which are created by Dongmei.She also made him feel inferior and worried about his background, so the biggest dream in his life was to become the real master.
Dongmei thought for a while, and then said: "I have wronged you. If you want to marry such a woman, how can she be worthy of you?"
Shen Hao smiled indifferently, it doesn't matter who he marries.Which woman is not important, the important thing is to get married as soon as possible, and then you can take over the family business.This is an unwritten rule of the Shen family, and Shen Xiaoru only came to Maoyong to help after he got married.
In fact, his heart for women is already dead. In Peking, he fell in love with a woman who was a top student at Tsinghua University. His hometown is in Nanyang, and the rubber plantation alone covers thousands of acres.The girl started to have a good impression of him, and they ate together, watched movies and strolled in the garden, and fell in love for a while.When Shen Hao was madly infatuated, the girl told him that their family did not agree with their relationship.Because he was born by the little wife!The girl left after speaking, and later dropped out of school, and I heard that she went back to Nanyang.This failed love dealt a fatal blow to Shen Hao, and he almost wanted to seek death.He hated his own background very much, and when all thoughts were lost, he thought of Dongmei's words and words. He was tortured when he was a child, and he always felt that others treated him differently.After arriving in Peiping, things got better.Because people around him don't know his origin.He loved girls too much, so he confessed everything, and it became a sharp knife that stabbed him.He didn't die after all, but became a drunkard and gambler, that is, the time when money was like water.He thought that he would die from alcohol or gambling tables in his life, but he met an expert who rescued him from his despair and told him to grab what he didn't have. Who is born perfect?This world is the law of the jungle.He cheered up, and the Nanyang girl gradually disappeared from his heart, and the empty place was scarred, ugly and hideous, but it didn't hurt anymore.He will never know that the girl left because the family went bankrupt and asked her to go back and marry the creditor.She made an excuse for being a concubine, because she didn't want him to suffer for her for the rest of her life, but rather that he hated her.
Shen Hao walked to the door, turned around and said, "Mother, after a few days, you can find a chance to tell Dad for me. I want to go to work in Haigan Farming Company after I get married."
"Okay, I'll wrap it on my mother." Dongmei smiled, and everything went well.
5,
Early the next morning, Wen Qingyun took the time to arrive at Maoyong. The newly hired shopkeeper was named Liu, who was gentle, kind, and assertive in his work, which earned Wen Qingyun's trust.This time I invited Grandma here to ask if the goods that were originally scheduled to be sent to Jehol are still on the way, because I heard that there are frequent wars there, and I am afraid that there will be danger on the road.Wen Qingyun nodded, Su Maoyong started with the word "faith", and he must not break his promise unless it is absolutely necessary.Now that the contract has been signed with Rehe, it must be fulfilled.Liu Changlin nodded and went to make arrangements.
Wen Qingyun went up to the second floor, wanting to sit in the small account room. The house has been chaotic lately and there is no peace, so she steals half a day's leisure here.Just after sitting down for a cup of tea, Xiao Duozi came looking for him out of breath, and he said the same words, it's terrible, the third young master got into trouble again.
Wen Qingyun was really having a headache, she didn't know who this child was like, and there was never a single day of peace of mind. This time, not only did she not stop, but she also brought Shen Cheng with her.The two ran to the wharf to work as small laborers, and they damaged their boat and were caught.Come to the door.Gao Wang lost money and smiled, but the victim just refused to agree and insisted on seeing the eldest grandma.
"Why? Is there anything else you haven't told me?" Wen Qingyun looked at Xiao Duozi.
Xiao Duozi knew that no one could hide it from Grandma, so he simply confessed, "The third young master knocked out his front teeth." After speaking, he turned around and secretly laughed.
Wen Qingyun apologized in person, but the victim said he would not pursue it.Turning around, Wen Qingyun locked Shen Jie into the ancestral hall and told the family that without her, no one would let him out.
Shen Jie didn't admit his mistake, and justified himself: "Mother, he beat the workers with a whip, and I couldn't see him before I fought back. If you don't believe me, ask the second brother."
Shen Cheng was silent at the side, Wen Qingyun glanced at him, and made up his mind, "I ask why you want to be a laborer? The family is short of your food or your flowers?"
"I'm raising an activity fund for the school."
"Then you open your mouth, it's time to get down to business, will mother agree?"
"No, I have to rely on myself." The more Shen Jie said, the more short of breath he felt. He made a bet with someone, that Wei Ruoyan from the Wei family, whose name was Wen Wen Jing Jing, was actually a tricky and weird girl.I took the girls' school to do manual self-help, and said that the boys are parasites, and the parasites who have done more than succeed in their affairs have more than revealed their affairs. The last time I went out to raise money for a charity sale, I was arrested by the police, and I lost both money and property.He was so angry that the two ran into each other and made a bet to see who could raise more money for the school.He doesn't know how to embroider, so he can only use boys' methods and work hard.
Wen Qingyun didn't know whether to laugh or cry when she heard this, so she turned around and said to Shen Cheng, "And you, he went to work as a laborer nonsense, and you didn't persuade him, but followed him?"
"I'm afraid he will suffer." Shen Cheng lowered his head. "Mom, I was wrong. You should punish me too."
Wen Qingyun remained silent, it was obviously unfair to punish only one, but she couldn't bear to punish Shen Cheng, and finally took a middle way, locking the two in the south courtyard, eating and drinking as usual, and not allowed to go out.
Shen Cheng didn't care, but Shen Jie couldn't bear it, and began to bargain, "Mother, you won't let me study?"
"You have a lot of knowledge, so you don't need to read it. Besides, the school is not serious now. I will ask Gao Wang to ask for leave for you tomorrow. I will find you a teacher later. You can study at home."
Shen Jie almost fainted, Shen Cheng saw that Wen Qingyun was joking, and stabbed his younger brother.
Wen Qingyun sighed, "Your eldest brother will get married in a week, and I will let you go out when his marriage is finished safely."
Only then did Shen Jie feel relieved, and heard Wen Qingyun say again: "You have to stay at home, the bride's younger sister and your fiancée also came over that day, and you both know each other, and you still have a bet, so you should treat her well."
Shen Jie rolled his eyes and said, "Mother, if you want to talk about marriage, you have to have an orderly seniority. Before the second brother has moved, you should be busy with me first. Don't you favor one over another?"
Shen Cheng didn't expect the spearhead to be pointed at himself, he froze for a moment, speechless.Wen Qingyun sighed, she also thought so in her heart, but Shen Cheng's marriage is difficult, he is an adopted son, he is not as good as Shen Hao, a girl from a good family is unwilling, let this child fall in love freely, and he It's like he hasn't thought about it yet.
Shen Jie said with a smile: "Mother, there is a ready-made candidate, you also know it, I think the second brother also has a crush on her, how about..."
Shen Cheng was shocked, and hurried up to cover his brother's mouth, afraid that he would say something strange, Shen Jie hid quickly, and had already said, "It's that Miss Wei, can I just give her to the second brother? Anyway, I'm not in a hurry ..."
Shen Cheng heaved a sigh of relief, Wen Qingyun smiled, "This kid, you're talking nonsense!"
(End of this chapter)
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