merit book

The Xiao family in E County is a family that has always lived in a small county town, but after careful study, its family tree can be traced back to 800 years ago, and it has been a family for more than 700 years.

In the past 700 years, dynasties have changed and turmoil has arisen. The sugar country has declined and risen several times, but the Xiao family, whose population is not prosperous, has always stood firm.Whenever they encounter a crisis, a genius with unparalleled understanding will appear in the Xiao family to lead the family through the storm.

The Xiao family in E County is not well-known, and it is rarely recorded in history books, but many outstanding talents emerging from this family have left a strong mark in history. Some of the favorite concubines in the harem were the reincarnated Hua Tuo, and some even took advantage of the troubled times to rebel and proclaim themselves emperors, but they were assassinated by their subordinates before they could unify the country.

However, no matter how energetic these Xiao family children are outside, the Xiao family has always kept a low profile. Even at that time, many people did not know that those people were from the Xiao family.What the Xiao family is most proud of is not these children who have left their names in history, but the Xiao family library—before the world entered the era of information explosion, it used to be the place with the richest collection of books in the world.Every generation of Xiao's descendants is committed to collecting all kinds of books, no matter how profound and difficult to understand or superficial and vulgar, no matter how deviant and absurd a book, as soon as Xiao finds it, he will keep it in the library for a long time. share.After the grinding and suffering of the times, many books eventually become extremely expensive and rare orphans, and there are many books worth millions or even tens of millions.There are also some books that cannot be valued because they are too precious, so they can only be called priceless treasures.

More than a hundred years ago, the Sugar Kingdom encountered a disaster that nearly destroyed the country and wiped out its species.The invaders burned, killed and looted in Sugar Country, doing all kinds of crimes, even the small E County was not spared.In order to protect the library, the Xiao family's children died in battle with their entire family. In the end, only three or four masters and servants survived.Of the Xiao family's direct descendants, there is only one girl left behind, named Xiao Qingcheng.

It is said that this Xiao Qingcheng was young at the time, but she was extremely decisive. She spent hundreds of years of family wealth of the Xiao family to support the army of the Sugar Kingdom. The urgently needed materials, such as medicine, salt, gunpowder, steel, firearms, etc., made indelible contributions to the victory of the war.Because many books were destroyed during the war, she asked people to copy and print countless books in Xiao's library, and then selflessly opened them to anyone who wanted to read them.This girl also grew up rapidly in this process, decisive, resolute, brave, intelligent, and very beautiful.

When Xiao Qingcheng was an adult, countless people came to ask for marriage.But she declined all the suitors and chose the son of the housekeeper who had been with her since she was a child to marry. Created based on the two of them.

But just one month before the victory of the war, Xiao Qingcheng was assassinated by the enemy's spies, leaving behind only an infant daughter.Her husband rejected all the favorable treatment and positions offered by the Sugar Country government, and returned to Xiao's old house with her daughter.The chairman of the Tangguo respects their wish to live a peaceful life, and the names of their husband and wife have not been mentioned in all newspapers, magazines and news documents.Gradually, Xiao Qingcheng's story really became a legend, and the impression they left in people's minds was also faded until no one mentioned it.

Xiao Qingcheng's daughter is not as free and easy as her mother, and her life is not turbulent.If Xiao Qing is said to be as clear as fire, then she is like a puddle of water.She grew up quietly, raised children quietly, died quietly, and lived in reclusive life all her life, except for a few old friends of her mother, she rarely saw other people.

Her son and grandson seem to have inherited her gentleness and quietness, keeping a low profile as if they didn't exist.But under the surface low-key, they are not really doing nothing.

A skinny camel is bigger than a horse. The Xiao family has accumulated countless wealth for hundreds of years.Although most of it was spent when Xiao Qingcheng funded the war, the remaining half was still very considerable.They use the money to buy land, forests, islands, invest in real estate development, and participate in angel investment.The Xiao family didn't do business on their own, but they quietly accumulated astronomical wealth.Most of the money earned is invested in public welfare, such as the establishment of many orphanages, nursing homes, affordable hospitals, etc. around the world.Therefore, although the Xiao family is not well-known among ordinary people, it has a good reputation among the upper class, and can receive the greatest degree of favor and care from the government in many aspects.

And Xiao Xiao is Xiao Qingcheng's fourth generation descendant, and also the next generation successor of the Xiao family.

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"It's a colossus... and it's supported by state agencies." Rong Yuan said to himself, "Did that matter have anything to do with them? The person who erased and falsified all the surveillance videos in those few days may be the Xiao family... ...But if they are convinced that the "Book of Merit and Deeds" is in my hands, why have they not acted? What do these people want?"

Wandou's cheeks were bulging, and she sat on the side without talking, and deliberately hugged her little arms, showing an expression: (*￣︿￣).

Rong Yuan glanced at it and asked in surprise, "What's wrong?"

"I'm expressing my anger!" Pea said solemnly.

"Angry?" Rong Yuan poked Pea's swollen cheek and asked, "What are you angry about?"

Wan Dou swung her upper body back, then pushed Rong Yuan's fingers away with a serious face, and said with wide eyes: "I think Xiao's development strategy is the most suitable for the contractors of "Book of Merit". The most perfect development route. Thinking of the tense situation between you and the government agencies, Rong Yuan... I think I have not fulfilled the obligation of Qi Ling, and I feel very heartbroken! Beat my chest!"

In order to express the intensity of his feelings, it rarely uses several idioms in a row, but it doesn't work right.

Rong Yuan laughed, patted its head and said, "Little boy, everything is my own choice now, what does it have to do with you? Don't say you can't stop it, even if you want to stop it, will I not do it?" ?Also, the perfect route for others is not necessarily for me. If you wanted to force me to take a certain route, then I would rather destroy the "Book of Merit and Deeds" first."

It is also possible that he will give up Qi Ling first - but Rong Yuan did not say this.

Pea touched her head with both hands, and stared at him blankly.

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"Congratulations to student Rong Yuan from No. 1 Middle School in City A for winning No.[-] in the National Mathematics Competition!"

"Congratulations to student Rong Yuan from No. 1 Middle School in City A for winning the No.[-] National Physics Competition!"

"Congratulations to student Rong Yuan from No. 1 Middle School in City A for winning No.[-] in the National Chemistry Competition!"

"Historic record! Student Rong Yuan won the first place in the finals of three subjects!"

Early on Monday morning, before Rong Yuan arrived at school, he saw red banners hanging everywhere on the road, all of which had his name on them, and the slogans on them were also different. Zhegui, with the same meaning, is repeatedly used by the school to modify and promote it with various words, which is comparable to brainwashing marketing.I believe that under the bombardment of this kind of information, after today, there will probably be no one in City A who doesn't know the name Rong Yuan.

"Really? No. [-] in three subjects? So good?" Rong Yuan was asked this question whenever he met an acquaintance.

Rong Yuan said: "I don't know yet!" - the competition organizer has not informed him yet.

And the person who asks the question usually responds like this: "Really, Rong Yuan, are you from Earth? Couldn't you be from Mars?"

Someone pointed at him and introduced to the people around him: "Look, he is that non-human being!"

Some people say that when the gap between people is small, they will be hated by those who are behind; when the gap is too large, they will only be looked up to and worshiped by the other party; The thought was – is this an urban legend?Hahaha, I must not have woken up yet.

Zhou Jing is the third reaction.

When Rong Yuan entered the class, he happened to bump into her. Zhou Jing slipped and drifted past Rong Yuan calmly, pretending that she didn't see this person at all.

Rong Yuan watched her leave curiously, returned to his seat, and met Jin Yang's smiling eyes.

"Congratulations!" Two simple words, sincere and sincere, completely different from other people's sour tone full of envy and hatred.

Rong Yuan raised his eyebrows and was about to speak, when Jin Yang said again: "I know, you have to say - it's a matter of course, there is no need to congratulate, right?"

This time Rong Yuan really smiled.

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"Yes, I have already confirmed with the other side... Well, not only the gold medal, but also the first place in the total score of all the contestants... Yes, all three subjects... I, I don't know how he did it , but... yes yes yes, I will arrange it now, when you have time... yes, I understand. Don't worry, I..."

Before he could finish speaking, the other party had already hung up the phone.Rong Lixin was stunned for a moment, then slammed the phone down, picked up the teacup and took a big gulp.

He tugged on his tie and loosened his neck. The humbleness and flattery on his face before had disappeared, replaced by a look of disgust and contempt.He opened the phone book, even staring at the phone number with a condescending look.