Excellent little farmer

Liu Ruotong was obviously a little uncomfortable walking with me, and the arm holding my arm seemed a little stiff. Although the expression on his face was as indifferent as usual, it was a little more unnatural.

The family banquet held by brothers Liu Tuo and Liu Yan was not large. The fourth day of the first lunar month was not really the time for spring wine. It was only limited to the third generation of the Liu family and some friends who were very close to the two brothers Liu Tuo and Liu Yan. .

Seeing the appearance of Liu Ruotong and me, many guests cast surprised glances. Liu Ruotong, as the youngest daughter of the third brother of the Liu family, has rarely appeared outside. In fact, the third son and one daughter of the third brother of the Liu family are all in the field of diplomacy and foreign trade. In terms of dealings, the two brothers Liu Tuo and Liu Yan were not close, and Liu Ruotong had never appeared at this kind of family banquet.

Many people know that Liu Ruotong has an indifferent personality, focusing only on work and having little contact with the outside world. It is a bit surprising to attend a family dinner that is already slightly social in nature, especially when a man appears in front of him. beside.

Although many people had vaguely heard that Liu Ruotong had already made a boyfriend, this was the first time that I appeared publicly in their eyes.

Those who can enter the Liu family's old house to attend the family banquet should be guests who have some connection with the Liu family and have a close relationship with the Liu brothers. Of course, there will also be some choices in terms of status.

Liu Ruotong and I both seemed a little lonely, as if we were from another world.

"Do you like such an occasion?" I saw that Liu Ruotong also had a dull face, standing in front of the window lattice and staring at the Aoshuang wintersweet outside the window.

"I don't like it, but this time my two brothers have something to do and are unable to come, and Liu Tuo and Liu Yan also specifically mentioned you and invited you to participate. If I don't come, it seems a bit unjustifiable."

Liu Ruotong withdrew his cold gaze, fell on me, and asked, "Does it make you feel depressed or uncomfortable?"

"Hmm! I can't say it's very depressing, but I'm a little uncomfortable with it. They are all familiar with each other, and they seem to be moving around all the time. This is also a social platform that can provide them with an opportunity to communicate with each other. I'm considered a newcomer. , it would be too revealing to be overly enthusiastic and take the initiative to invite someone to join, and if you just sit there in a dejected manner, it would seem unsociable."

I smiled slightly, shook my head and said, "I think you have a harder time adapting to this occasion than me..."

The corners of Liu Ruotong's lips raised slightly and he said: "They are all a group of self-proclaimed elites, but in fact most of them are just sharp-headed characters. When you are with these people, apart from talking about getting promoted and getting rich, what else can they say?"

"Haha! What you said is too absolute. I just walked by them and they were talking about this year's foreign trade export situation and the RMB exchange rate issue. It's not what you said."

I glanced at the other party in a funny way and said softly: "Don't think so badly of men."

"That's just the surface."

Liu Ruotong shook his head, glanced at the other end, and said, "I still don't understand our Liu family? Except for Liu Tuo and my brother, everyone else... Humph!"

Liu Ruotong and I arrived relatively early. As members of the Liu family, we naturally couldn't be too late. As the opening time gradually approached, more and more guests came.

"Ruotong, Qingquan, come here." Liu Yan waved his hand from a distance.

I glanced at Liu Ruotong, who was frowning slightly. He sighed softly, gave me a helpless look, then took my arm pretending to be affectionate, and walked over.

I only returned to Yuzhou on the evening of the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. It should be said that I stayed in the capital for nearly three days and left a deep impression on myself, especially when I joined the Liu family circle for the first time. In addition to observing and understanding in a low-key and careful manner, Nothing else was done.

The capital is no better than the local area. Hidden dragons and crouching tigers can be found in any corner. A character with a profound background can be found in any corner. The cadres at the department and bureau level in the capital are equivalent to the department-level cadres in the provincial capital. There are many vehicles with them, especially When local officials arrive in the capital, you have to learn to behave with your tail between your legs.

Liu Ruotong is obviously not the kind of person who likes to socialize. On the contrary, I think her two brothers Liu Jin and Liu Yu are very smart and capable. Compared with the two brothers Liu Tuo and Liu Yan, these two are much more low-key and reserved, although they are only in diplomacy and foreign trade. I worked in the industry, but during the contact, my conversation and demeanor were quite good, which left a very good impression on me.

My performance as a grassroots elite also surprised the two brothers from the third house of the Liu family. Especially my views on international affairs and relations, as well as my foresight in certain aspects, were far-reaching and accurate, which made them very happy. It is hard to believe that this statement came from a non-professional.

Of course, the two brothers were even more surprised by the harmony and tacit understanding shown between Liu Ruotong and me. In their view, their sister's unique and aloof character made it difficult for even their two brothers to get along with each other.

In particular, Liu Ruotong has a cold and aloof temper that she has developed since she was a child. Ordinary people can't stand her eyes at all, and it is even more difficult for her to live in harmony with others. But at least on the surface, Liu Ruotong and I seem to be a bit like each other. The taste of being treated like guests.

For this reason, Liu Jin and Liu Yu are also very affectionate towards me. After all, their sister's marriage has always been a worry for them. Although they have always said that they respect Liu Ruotong's choice, when they see Liu Ruotong, they are also very affectionate. The girl was already in her mid-twenties, but she didn't even have a partner, so they were still quite anxious.

Now that I have appeared, the two brothers are very happy. They originally had a normal relationship with Liu Tuo and Liu Yan, and the two brothers also roughly know Liu Yan's meaning and thoughts. Although the other party has other thoughts, after all, objectively, he still represents Liu Ruotong. The object design has found a suitable partner. If Liu Ruotong and I can really spend the full moon, it will be a beautiful thing.

Liu Jin is currently the deputy director of the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while Liu Yu is the director of the Foreign Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation. Although they are not well-known, they have still reached the positions of deputy department and division level cadres. Although They may not have as wide a network as the two brothers Liu Tuo and Liu Yan, but they are quite influential within a specific range. In particular, Liu's third wife has very deep connections in diplomacy and foreign trade.

The thoughts of the two eldest brothers of the Liu family, Liu Jin and Liu Yu, also know that it is not easy to restore the glory of the Liu family. Although Mrs. Liu is still alive, he is no longer able to appear in public due to health reasons, and The development of the second generation of the Liu family was also unsatisfactory. This was the most fatal weakness of the Liu family. The early death of the Liu family's eldest brother caused the Liu family to lose an important pillar.

Although it cannot be said that people are dying these days, the loss of an important person has indeed had a great impact on the Liu family. When the Liu family was most glorious, the second wife only served as a minister for one term, and was not even able to serve as a high-ranking official in the local area. Then he retired, which greatly limited the Liu family's local influence. In addition, the Liu family's son-in-law Xu Jianing had a bad relationship with the Liu family and was obviously separated from the Liu family system, which further caused the Liu family's decline.

"How was it? How did it feel?"

Huang Wenhan returned to Jiangzhou in the third grade of junior high school. When I entered Beijing, he left Beijing. The two of them almost passed each other in the air. I didn't hide anything, except for the ulterior secret between myself and Liu Ruotong. I almost told everything about all other disputes with the Liu family.

"I don't feel anything, that's all."

I said with a smile: "Apart from the fact that I stand tall enough and speak loud enough, I think everything else is no different from ordinary people. Outside, I feel like a taxi driver in the capital. Anyone can deceive people about important national affairs." In half a day, from the General Secretary’s visit to the United States, to the Southeast Asian financial crisis, from Clinton’s performance, to Mahathir’s remarks, hehe! A Beijinger is a Beijinger, and his political literacy and eloquence, as well as his role in the imperial city, are enough. ox."

"Don't fool me, I'm asking about your feelings towards the Liu family?" Huang Wenhan glared at me with a long look.

"Hmm! I'm not a formal member of the Liu family. I just have a general acquaintance with them. I feel that the Liu family's connections are quite broad. Mrs. Liu's residual power still exists, but the Liu family doesn't have many important figures in the local area. But there is still some foundation in the ministry.”

I didn’t go around in circles with Huang Wenhan. I shook my head and said, “I think there are a few people who have a close relationship with the Liu family, and they are probably some important characters.”

"Well! The Liu family has declined too fast in the past ten years. If Liu Changsong is still there, it may be possible to maintain the overall system of the Liu family. But now the Liu family does have some signs of decline. It depends on whether the three generations of the Liu family can catch up. Seize the opportunity and lay the foundation while the remaining warmth is still there.”

Huang Wenhan sighed softly and said: "Qingquan, I don't want to force you. If you think you and that Xiao Liu will get along well, of course that's fine. If you really feel that there is no fate, then the marriage is still up to you. Be the one to decide.”