Fall in love with your enemy

The next time, William came, and all the guests present were surprised, especially the businessmen from all walks of life who had been thinking about it for a long time before coming to the Gao family banquet. They were afraid that William would remember his appearance when he suddenly arrived, and looked for excuses with pale faces. Drill into the backyard.

When this is a matter of life and death, the principle of abiding by it is naturally that people are not for themselves, and heaven and earth will destroy them.

I sighed helplessly and signaled Liang Sen to go to the backyard to entertain, but of course I knew that no matter how hard they hid, it would be useless. Everyone who attended the Gao family banquet had a list, and it was public. There was no use hiding, but it could be done to some extent. It would be good for them to feel comforted.

The arrival of William silenced the whole place. The second uncle and mother-in-law came and stood side by side with the old man waiting. The uncle took me, Gao Xinci and other juniors to take a few steps back and protected us behind him.

"Don't worry. Although William is crazy and unpredictable, his wife is sober and has no intention of fighting. Only she can control William. I am here today. I'm afraid it was Madam's idea. She didn't want to cause disputes in Linjiang." Gao Xinci whispered in my ear.

I am still uncontrollably worried.

Of course I know that William's wife Liang Yun is a straightforward person, neither humble nor overbearing, but that is all under the premise that outsiders will not push her nose and face. If someone dares to bully her family William, she can also be mean-spirited and ruthless. William was even worse than that. In the latter part of his previous life, William went crazy and was saved by Liang Yun.

William treated his first wife like a Bodhisattva in the temple. How he treated others depended on his mood. But he treated his wife in a low voice all the time. He didn't dare to say anything serious. The name of his company was also Given the word "yun" in his wife's name and his "kind" personality, his mental state is normal only when he treats his wife.

No, that's not right. It can't be considered normal. It's just that his madness towards Liang Yun was like crazy coquettishness, crying and screaming, like a three-year-old child seeing his mother. If he hadn't lived a short life, I'm afraid we would still see him in his seventies and eighties. The old man is still acting coquettishly for his wife.

"It is indeed the engagement ceremony between the Gao family and the daughter of the Fu family. It is grand and grand. Our family is new here, but it really can't compare to it, right madam?"

William's voice reached my ears from far away in the courtyard. I looked over and saw that he was dressed quite formally today. It was not like the way I usually saw him. He was in a suit and leather shoes. He was solemn and neat. He was looking sideways at the moment. She spoke to Mrs. Liang with a slight smile on her face.

Mrs. Liang, on the other hand, is graceful and elegant. She is over forty years old. She still looks as lustrous as a girl. Only some details can show the traces of the passing years. She is wearing a simple sea-green dress without too many decorations. The dove egg-sized blue diamond ring on the ring finger is very dazzling in the sun.

She also smiled slightly, but there was a cold light in her eyes. She released her slightly rough left hand from William's restraints and raised it, slowly moved to William's arm, put two fingers on it, and then twisted hard!

"Hey! I was wrong! Be gentle, wife, there are so many people..." William winked.

Mrs. Liang still smiled generously and decently, but her tone did not look relaxed at all: "If you know it's embarrassing, don't cause trouble for me. Don't be arrogant, don't show off your edge, how many times have I taught you?"

"Yes, yes, it's okay if I just let them go."

William leaned against Mrs. Liang dejectedly, while Mrs. Liang entered the door of the banquet hall with a smile on her face, slapped William on the back and extended her hand to the old man in a friendly manner, and nodded politely to his second uncle and mother-in-law in turn.

"Eldest brother, second brother, Director Gao, Ming Yan, congratulations."

"Xiao Yun? It's you?" Old Fu's expression suddenly became strange, and when he looked back at his second uncle and his younger uncle, he was also surprised.

Liang Yun seemed to have expected such a result. She smiled, then moved her hand forward, took the old man's hand, shook it and let go, "I blame me. I haven't seen each other for more than 20 years, and I haven't contacted him yet." However, speaking of my eldest brother being kind to my family Qi Qi back then, although it is a pity that the brotherhood did not last, it was still a kindness after more than ten years. Today I heard that the apple of my eye was engaged, so Qi Qi and I came here to congratulate."

After talking like this, the old man calmed down a little, smiled at Mrs. Liang and said: "Of course it's good that you can come, but I heard that it's not your birthday today? Wouldn't it be a disadvantage for you to come to my family's banquet? ”

"How could it be possible that eldest brother and Director Gao would miss me a bowl of longevity noodles?" Mrs. Liang said with a smile.

Although William looked livid, he still agreed: "Yes, the invitations from Director Fu and Director Gao have been sent to us, how can we not come?"

I guess he is thinking now: Since he doesn’t want him to come, why bother sending that extra invitation? He knew clearly that his wife had passed her birthday.

"Then thank William and his wife for coming, please come inside." Seeing the old man's expression calm down, the mother-in-law understood that there would be no danger. In other words, even if it is dangerous, she has to invite her and treat her well. The outside world couldn't say anything bad about us, so they smiled politely and invited them in.

After everyone left, my cousin quickly gathered us and Lao Fu into a group, and couldn't wait to ask: "Dad, uncle, uncle, do you know Mrs. Liang? Who is she?"

The uncle shook his head in confusion, and looked at Lao Fu and the second uncle as well.

The second uncle sighed softly and said to the younger uncle: "You were still young at that time, so I probably can't remember it. It was the girl who was lighting the fire on the stove. She gave you two candies when she saw you."

"What does that have to do with William? Is it possible that it was given to him too?" the uncle asked in confusion.

"No, she is eight years older than William. Before I took control of William's daily life, she always left some food for William and his son every day. In winter, she used her position to take them to the kitchen to keep warm." Old Fu said calmly. Said: "She left just after William left the Fu family. She has not been seen since then. Now it seems that she followed William. The current situation cannot be said to be good or bad."

"What kind of person is she?" Gao Xinci asked.

The mother-in-law frowned, and when she looked at him, she said kindly: "You are not a bad person, otherwise you would not have given up your upcoming management position to save a child who has nothing to do with her."

"What Lang Yue said is right. Back then, she was hard-spoken and soft-hearted. Many orphans without fathers or mothers grew up in her yard, but we really can't be sure now. People will change. In addition, Liang Yun is indeed a smart man. He really took action for William. It's hard to say." The second uncle said solemnly: "Let's wait and see the situation."

"Okay." Everyone replied in unison, and I touched Gao Xinci's hand to reassure him.

After being reborn, I know one thing better than the current old Fu and the others. Liang Yun is actually unwilling to let William take revenge on the Fu family, and even stopped her many times, because she knows that even if William is now a powerful being, and so many Even if aristocratic families try their best, they will end up with both sides losing, not to mention that the culprit who killed William in the first place was actually the old man, and the old man is already dead. It is not a good thing to take action more and show off for a while.

It seems that it was her idea to bring William here today to resolve the separatist situation on both sides of the river.

We dispersed again. Gao Xin and I resigned and went to the door to entertain Uncle Zhao, Uncle Chen and the old man from the Hou family who had just arrived. They must have heard about William's arrival. The expressions on their faces were a little unpredictable. He simply told us After a few words, he walked straight to the banquet hall.

Ten minutes before twelve o'clock, I asked Shao Qin for the list of guests. Originally, many guests were still hesitating and had not arrived for a long time. But now that William has arrived, all the invitations sent by the Gao family and the Fu family have been responded to. I smiled bitterly. .

"We are almost here, we should go over." I said to Gao Xinci, he nodded, bowed slightly and kissed the corner of my lips.

Shao Qin, who was originally looking at us, looked up at the "starry sky" as if nothing had happened.

"Okay! This is a joke. Let's go back quickly."

I slapped Gao Xinci lightly, and he excitedly pulled me towards the banquet hall. Unfortunately, he was stopped by the noise behind him before he could even take a step forward.

"Xin Ci!" A magnetic male voice came from behind, followed closely by the sound of running quickly.

When Gao Xinci heard this call, he shuddered hard, his palms were wet with sweat, and he was so unwilling to pray in every possible way. Looking back, he saw that the voice came from Shang Mingyu, not just him, but also following him. And Sun Haoping, who grinned almost to the back of his ears.

Gao Xinci looked back at me, and there was nothing I could do. He could only grit his teeth and step forward with a livid face and shouted: "Dad."

"That's good if you are still willing to recognize me." Shang Mingyu couldn't help but burst into tears. He took Gao Xinci's hand and caressed it for a while. He looked up at him but didn't know what to say.

As his biological father, I cannot deny that his feelings for Gao Xinci are genuine, so I stay out of the matter and give them space, but Sun Haoping is different.

"Miss Fu, Mr. Gao, lovers will eventually get married. Sun is here to wish you two a happy marriage and a son soon." Sun Haoping stepped forward and laughed.

Shang Mingyu turned his head and glanced at him, suppressing his voice and saying angrily: "The two children are only so old, what the hell did you say!"

I sneered, it turned out that I still knew a lot less. I thought it would take another seven or eight years for Sun Haoping to join William's sect, but it was earlier than I thought. That's right, even William's appearance was earlier. Naturally, Sun Haoping's surrender must be advanced, and it all makes sense here.

I can't blame Shang Mingyu and Sun Haoping for acting so erratically recently. It turns out that they have strong support from William behind them. Those previous provocations were all to pave the way for William's arrival.

I smiled and stepped forward: "Uncle Sun, Uncle Shang, the luncheon is about to start. Please go to the banquet hall as soon as possible."

Seeing my reaction, Sun Haoping raised his eyebrows in surprise: "Miss Fu, you are honest. My monk has never received an invitation, so he just came here with a congratulatory gift. Are you invited to come in?"

I glanced in the direction of Gao Xinci. He was still staring at Shang Mingyu holding his hand in a daze, with a look of embarrassment on his face. Of course I understood that even if he decided again, the blood relationship between him and Shang Mingyu would be the same. It's hard to break off, how can you not give him face.

I bowed slightly and said seriously: "Uncle Shang is Xin Ci's father. There is no need for such polite things as invitations. He should be entertained. As for Uncle Sun, please come or not." How can I drive you out?"

Sun Haoping's face turned cold for a moment, but he returned to his original appearance in a moment, and said with a smile: "She is indeed the girl that Mr. Gao has taken a liking to. She is as sharp-tongued as him."

I sneered and made a "please" gesture.

I was too lazy to pay attention to the barking of William's dog. Judging from this posture, the relationship between William's own subordinates was not harmonious. In this case, I simply went with the flow. This not only maintained Gao Xinci's filial piety and family ties, but also did not let Shang Mingyu go. Let him and Sun Haoping go back to Heyun to engage in internal strife, while I just sit back and reap the benefits.

Returning to the banquet hall, everyone was full. Under the leadership of Lao Fu and Liang Yun, the atmosphere in the banquet hall became active again. Some people even started to discuss whether they had misunderstood the meaning of the Gao family and the Fu family. In fact, There was no disaster, and William had a very good relationship with the two families.

I silently looked at the other "allies" other than Lao Fu and Liang Yun. As expected, they were all tense.

"Xin Ci and Shi Shi are back. Come on, let uncle take a good look at them. Do you remember that the last time you saw the two children, they were still in junior high school? They have grown so big in the blink of an eye!" At the mother-in-law's signal, a tall boy The uncle of the family said loudly.

"Yes, but my cousin has not changed much. He is still as heroic as before." Gao Xinci responded while pulling me to the seat where I should sit at the main table.

The main table is an oblong table nearly ten meters long, which can seat twenty or thirty people. The table surface is similar to the "winding water cup" of the Song Dynasty. A channel is cut out in the center of the table to place the dishes. Guests are invited to dine on wooden trays floating on the water, and those served are high-status guests, such as William, Uncle Zhao, and the old man of the Hou family. As for the other tables, the dishes are all of the same specifications, but the table smaller.

While she was talking, the mother-in-law had already ordered the food to be served, and stood up with a glass of wine: "Thank you all for taking the time to attend my son and daughter-in-law's engagement banquet. If there is anything wrong with the reception, please feel free to let me know. I'll comment here first." Here’s a toast to you all.”

"Respect to Director Gao." Everyone present said in unison.

Then it was the old man and his second uncle who toasted again. When they sat down again, the dishes had been served for a while. Everyone lowered their heads to eat and chatted and laughed. Now it seems that the scene is quite harmonious. Gao Xinci and I both He breathed a sigh of relief and picked up his wine glass to toast some important elders and friends.

The only thing that can be said is that after a while, several people guarding the door suddenly sent me a message. Aunt Lin and Mo Du were coming, and they entered the Gao family through the back door. I hurried to greet them.

When we arrived at the small courtyard at the back door of the banquet hall, we saw Aunt Lin and Mo Du wearing simple clothes, but this was the best they could do. Seeing Aunt Lin's low self-esteem and cowardice, I felt heartbroken and immediately stepped forward. To hold her restless hands at her sides.

"Mom, didn't I ask you to recuperate in the hospital? Why are you here again? It's still very windy today. Your previous illness was not cured." I touched her forehead worriedly, and there was still a faint feeling. Hot.

"From time to time, mom just wants to come over and see you. You said you are already engaged, and mom has nothing to give you as a dowry. She feels really sad. Mom just wants to come over and see you, so she won't disturb you. Yes, don't worry, I'll be gone soon." Aunt Lin said, bursting into tears for a while, biting her lip and unable to control it, the corners of her eyes were oozing red.

"Mom, it's the greatest kindness you can give me to raise me. Besides, why didn't you give me a dowry? Why didn't you give me a gold bracelet before?" I held her hand and said softly, looking at her She looked as elegantly dressed as she could, and her clothes were pressed straight. I choked and said, "I originally wanted to see you after it was over, but today's scene was not that good. Actually, I didn't want you to Get involved."

When Aunt Lin heard this, she quickly wiped away her tears and said seriously: "I was about to say this. Mom is old and her brain can't turn around. You can bring Mo Du in, he can help you to some extent. "

I turned around and saw Du Du smiling gently at me, and I sighed.

"It's really not necessary. As long as you two and Mo Nian are fine, that's my biggest wish. I'll take care of the rest." I said with a slight smile.

Seeing my insistence, Aunt Lin and Mo Du had no choice but to accept it.

"Let's do it this way. Since you and Mo Du are here, you can go to my and Gao Xinci's room to have dinner. I'll ask someone to take you back later." I said softly.

"Don't bother. You are still engaged. I will send mom back home properly." Mo Durou said, "But you must also pay attention to your safety. If you need anything, tell me immediately, okay? Don't do it like last time. I got the news from Fu Shuyu."

"What a good Lu Chengcheng, I'll settle the score with him later!" I cursed secretly, and looked back at Mo Du, who smiled helplessly with an expression that could see through my heart.

But who would have thought that I would suffer retribution so soon after I just said something to Lu Chengcheng. Lu Yinyin happened to come out of the back door and saw Aunt Lin and I. She probably wanted to "repay" me with enthusiasm for my previous "favour of not killing". Well, she immediately waved and shouted: "Hey! This is not the in-laws... No, Mrs. Lin." She called the wrong name, and Lu Yinyin immediately turned pale. To make up for it, she quickly added the next sentence: "Mrs. Lin, You're here, you are Shishi's foster mother, I'm waiting for you inside, please take a seat."

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the banquet hall immediately looked towards the back door. Now they were exposed, and they had to go in if they didn't want to.

"You are sick!" I mouthed and glared at Lu Yinyin.

I haven’t dared to speak loudly for so long, just to prevent Aunt Lin and Mo Du from being exposed to the sight of some hungry wolves. In addition, today’s guests are all well-known people who know the strict rules of the Gao family and are self-reliant. I don't even know my identity through the back door. Only the servants who deliver meals can use the back door. Who would have thought that the only time Lu Yinyin recognized her identity, she would cause such trouble for me!

Putting aside the danger, the "adoptive mother" slapped my dad in the face, and the "in-laws" slapped the entire Gao family in the face! I should really find some free time to take her to the hospital to have her brain examined!

The old man walked to the back door, his face was very ugly, and he looked around Aunt Lin and Mo Du with his hands behind his back. I quickly blocked Aunt Lin and the others behind him, but unexpectedly, Mo Du rushed forward again.

"There was a traffic jam on the road. My mother and I arrived late. I hope Dad won't blame me." Mo Du bowed and said softly.

Fortunately, he was given a step, so the old man endured his resentment and said calmly: "I was reading silently. I was so busy that I neglected it. I should have sent someone to pick you up long ago. Now that you are here, come in quickly, Shu." Yuan, I heard from Shishi that you were still sick two days ago, don't let the cool breeze blow." After saying that, the old man came out and took Silu's arm in a more intimate way, and greeted Aunt Lin to come in. In addition, he said fiercely He glared at Lu Yinyin.

I was too lazy to pay attention to what Lu Yinyin was doing and hurriedly followed her. Fortunately, I had left a good impression on the old man by reading silently before, and he also informed the business community that he had become a foster relative. Otherwise, it would be really hard to tell today.

But I didn’t expect that the real excitement would start from here.

As soon as we sat down, before the cup of tea I gave Aunt Lin was filled, Uncle Hou's stepwife suddenly said in a weird voice: "The relationship between the Fu family and the Lin family is really good. I can't even envy them. There is only one person in the family." There are three mothers at all times. In addition to Mrs. Zheng and Dong Gao, there is also Mrs. Lin, an adoptive mother with a gentle temper. Oh, that’s not right. Should I say it is the adoptive mother or the ex-mother-in-law? I am really confused."