The entertainment tycoon of the Republic of China

Regardless of how Wen Yanhui would relay Xie Yan's words to Wen Heng, and what thoughts Wen Heng would have after hearing the words, for Xie Yan now, the most important thing right now is teaching.

After chatting, Xie Yan began to give Wen Yanhui a lecture.

Ms. Wen San is undoubtedly an excellent student. She is serious, respectful, diligent and inquisitive. In future generations, she will definitely be talked about by teachers as an example. Therefore, even though Xie Yan is not a professional teacher, the teaching has continued smoothly. .

When eating at noon, Wen Heng, Wen Rui, and the ship tycoon Wen Jiulou, who had not met yet, were not there. There were only three people in the dining room, Mrs. Wen, Wen Yanhui and Xie Yan.

In this case, it is obvious that Xie Yan is an outsider, but whether it is Mrs. Wen or Wen Yanhui, they treat him more kindly than the other person. Xie Yan is keenly aware that there should be a gap between the two. Keep these in mind and don't say much.

The food conditions of Wen's family are very good. The chefs invited from all over the world gathered together to cook delicacies in different ways every day, which made Xie Yan's mouth full. After coming to this world, he ate the first luxurious meal.

In the face of food, all kinds of speculation and worries can be temporarily sidelined.

Xie Yan took a mouthful of fried beef and put it in his mouth. The local beef in Hankou is made by mixing beef with sesame seeds, adding salt and spices and frying. The finished product tastes burnt, fragrant, tender and extremely delicious. The awkward atmosphere is completely negligible.

After the meal, the servant girl took Xie Yan to the prepared guest room to rest. The room that the Wen family packed up for him was also on the third floor. The floor and the red tapestry contained a bed, a desk and a bookshelf that was still empty.

Xie Yan took a nap for a while and then got up to continue class. According to the plan, the afternoon is the time for reading class. He asked Wen Yanhui to read by himself, write down the questions and answer them later, and took out a pen and paper to start writing the follow-up of Hankou Romance story.

The whole story of Hankou Romance has already been formed in Xie Yan's mind, and he told Mr. Shun several times before.Mr. Shun is a professional in storytelling, Xie Yan doesn't care how he tells this story in the form of storytelling, but Xie Yan has already planned to divide the novel into eight chapters.

When he was in the teahouse before, he had already written the first three chapters on paper, and he carried them with him now. After asking Li Quan and Li Qing to make an appointment last night to discuss the adaptation of the screenplay, Xie Yan planned to hurry up and write Write some, and it will be more convenient to communicate at that time.

Wen Yanhui was very quiet when he was studying. When he encountered something he didn't understand, he would look up the information first. If he really didn't understand, he would ask Xie Yan for advice. This undoubtedly facilitated Xie Yan's creation.Because the writing environment was quiet and comfortable, Xie Yan wrote extremely fast this time, and the afternoon passed quickly. By the time he left Wen's house, he had already written two more chapters.

After packing up the five chapters of the manuscript, Xie Yan and Wen Yanhui bid farewell and left the Wen family compound.

"Mr. Xie, this is from Madam." Xi Lian, the maid beside Madam Wen whom she met yesterday, escorted him to the door and handed him a paper bag.

Xie Yan glanced at the mouth of the eye bag from the corner of her eye, and found that it was a bag of small cakes that were still warm, the same as the one eaten in Wen Heng's study yesterday.

"Please help me to thank Madam." Xie Yan cupped his hands, his heart warmed, a few pieces of cake were nothing, but what was rare was that Mrs. Wen remembered that he liked to eat them, and sent someone to deliver them.

But why does this heroic Mrs. Wen treat her so well, not only with a gentle attitude, but also introducing work and giving cakes?Xie Yan was puzzled when she thought of Mrs. Wen's strange actions.

No one could answer his doubts. No matter how powerful Lawyer Xie was, he would never have guessed that Mrs. Wen was treating him as a reserve daughter-in-law. After saying goodbye to Xilian with the cake in his arms, he walked out of Wen's house and greeted Qi Xiu, who was ill. Go to the clinic.

Xie Yan had never been to Qi Xiuji's clinic before, and originally planned to find someone to ask where Huazhi Lane was, but unexpectedly stopped a passerby on the road to ask, and when the other party heard that he was going to Dr. Qi's clinic, he immediately pointed out the direction.

"Old man, have you ever been treated by Doctor Qi?" Xie Yan was a little surprised.

"I haven't treated it myself, but the tumor on my mother-in-law's back has been growing for more than ten years. It was cured by Doctor Qi yesterday. If you want me to say that Doctor Qi is the current Hua Tuo, the doctor written in the book of that foreign girl must be he!"

"..." Xie Yan knew that the foreign girl's book in the other party's mouth was Hankou Qiyuan. Compared with the somewhat confusing official name, it is obvious that ordinary people prefer to use their own way of addressing it.

"And Mrs. Qi is kind and kind, she doesn't charge us more money at all." The old man who was held back continued to say excitedly, "It is said that those foreign medicines are very expensive, and they were all paid for by Dr. Qi himself, and we have nothing good. I can only wait for the pickles at home to be pickled in a few days, and send some to Dr. Qi."

"Are you going to Dr. Qi's to see a doctor? You must have found the right person!"

Xie Yan smiled and bid farewell to the old man who was full of praise for Qi Xiuji, feeling a little happy for Qi Xiuji in his heart, for a person with Qi Xiuji's personality, there is nothing better than being recognized for his medical skills and being useful meaning.

Qi Xiuji's clinic was closer to the pier than Wen's compound, and it was getting dark at this time, and Xie Yan could vaguely hear the sound of water as he walked on the narrow path.

When he arrived at the place, Qi Xiuji had just seen a patient and was drinking water.

"Brother Xie!" Qi Xiuji was very happy to see him, "Why are you here so late?"

"I forgot to tell you before that I am now employed by Wen's family." Xie Yan smiled and told Wen Yanhui that he was a husband.

"Miss Wen San?" Qi Xiuji frowned upon hearing this.

"Is there any problem?" Seeing this, Xie Yan recalled what he had noticed during the day. "I just arrived at Wen's house, so I don't know many things. If there is anything that needs attention, brother Qi please point it out."

"Actually, it's not a big deal." Qi Xiuji shook his head and sighed, "Brother Xie should know that Miss San is not from Mrs. Wen, right?"

"I know." Xie Yan replied, anyone with a discerning eye could tell that any biological mother and daughter would not feel like them.

Qi Xiuji hesitated for a moment and said, "Those things about the Wen family have been circulated in Hankou. It is impossible to verify whether it is true or not. I know a little bit more because of the reason why my grandfather helped Mrs. Wen recuperate her body. You can just listen to it as a story." Once you hear it, pay attention when you need it, and don’t believe everything.”

Qi Xiuji sent his assistant away, asked Xie Yan to sit on the chair, and brought him a glass of water.He is not a person who likes to gossip about other people's rights and wrongs behind their backs. He said this today because he was afraid that Xie Yan, who had just arrived and didn't know about it, would offend others by saying wrong things and doing wrong things.

"Uncle Wen and Mrs. Wen both came from reckless backgrounds. The two started from scratch and worked together to create a huge family business. The husband and wife are deeply affectionate. Uncle Wen has never taken a concubine for many years. Some people say that this is Uncle Wen's affection and dedication. This is Mrs. Wen's tough wrist, in short, they have always been the fairy couple in everyone's mouth."

"When Mrs. Wen was young, she gave birth to two brothers, Wen Rui and Wen Heng. When she was pregnant with Wen Heng, there were Japanese spies on the pier instigating the workers to make trouble. Uncle Wen was transferred away from the mountain, and Mrs. Wen went there with seven or eight months of pregnancy. Pressing the field, although the crisis was resolved, the fetal gas was moved, and the body did not improve for a long time after giving birth to Wen Heng."

"The situation in Hankou at that time was much more complicated than it is now. There were workers making troubles, the Qing court suppressed them, and there were a lot of foreigners watching around. Uncle Wen was afraid that something might happen. When Wen Heng was two years old, Mrs. Wen brought two A child went to Shanghai to recuperate, and at the same time developed the Wen family's business in the Shanghai port, so that even if something happened in one place, another place would have a chance to deal with it."

"Then, during this period of time, the ship lord... cheated?" Xie Yan asked when he heard this, wondering if he used the word correctly.

Although it is reasonable for a man to have three wives and four concubines in this era, Wen Jiulou and Mrs. Wen were obviously not only husband and wife, but also lovers. Wen Jiulou and others gave birth to Miss Wen San, and the word cheating is justified.

Qi Xiuji had never heard of cheating, but he could roughly understand what it meant, so he nodded.

"Although Mrs. Wen is a hero of the women's school, the complexity of various forces in Shanghai is not lower than that in Hankou. She has to take care of business and take care of her two children there, so it is inevitable that she will be negligent about Hankou's affairs."

"It wasn't until two years later that she heard that Uncle Wen was with a beautiful woman. That woman was rescued by Uncle Wen from a group of troublesome foreigners when he went out to do business. Her surname was Tao, and her parents and relatives all died. Absolutely, she's the only one left, Uncle Wen felt sorry for her at the time, so he softened his heart and asked someone to take her back and arrange for her to cook in Wen's workshop."

"Uncle Wen was in Hankou alone at the time, with no one to take care of him. Aunt Tao seized the opportunity and spoke softly with her red sleeves and sweet words... In short, when Mrs. Wen got the letter and rushed back to Hankou with her two children, Aunt Tao The baby in my stomach is almost two months old."

"..." The corners of Xie Yan's mouth twitched when she heard this, and she didn't know how to evaluate the love and hatred of more than ten years ago. Although women in this era are generally at a disadvantage in marriage and family due to various reasons, with Mrs. Wen's temper , this matter can never be let go.

"What happened later? What happened to Mrs. Wen? "

"It was my grandfather who took Aunt Tao's pulse. It is said that after hearing his diagnosis, Mrs. Wen sneered and dropped the tea cup in her hand on the ground. The guys outside said that she would make peace with Uncle Wen, and let the guys choose who to go with."

"The family property of the Wen family was laid down by the husband and wife together. Mrs. Wen's prestige in the hearts of her subordinates is not much lower than that of Uncle Wen. As soon as these words were released, the entire Wen family was about to be stormy, and several foreign shipping companies took the opportunity to swallow it up. A lot of the Wen family’s business, and the building is about to collapse.”

"According to Uncle Wen, it was just an accident that he and Aunt Tao drank too much wine. He didn't expect the result today, and he regretted it. Right now, the entire shipping industry in Hankou is in danger. Please Mrs. Wen The overall situation is the top priority, so forgive him this time. Mrs. Wen couldn't bear to see the career she built with her own hands fall into the hands of foreigners, and she also had old feelings for Uncle Wen, so she finally chose to compromise. "

"However, she resolutely disagrees with Aunt Tao's sharing the same house, and does not recognize Aunt Tao's identity. Uncle Wen can only buy a house outside, settle in their mother and daughter, and visit him several times a month as a routine."

Having said this in one breath, Qi Xiu quickly drank his saliva, "About when Miss Wen San was five years old, that is, seven years ago, Aunt Tao passed away suddenly, Mrs. Wen let go and took Miss Wen back to Wen's house. The matter is over."

"It's just that the cause of Aunt Tao's death has been pending. The Wen family said that she died of a sudden illness. The doctor they invited was my grandfather. Many people didn't believe me and asked him. He kept shaking his head and kept silent. Even our family members he never revealed Some gossipers said behind their backs that Aunt Tao was actually killed by Mrs. Wen's secret hands, but these are old things, and it has long been impossible to verify who is right, so don't take it too seriously. "

"I see, thank you brother Qi." Xie Yan nodded upon hearing this, thanking Qi Xiuji for reminding, if it wasn't for him, he wouldn't know these secrets at all.

"Mrs. Wen is a hero among women. She is fair and righteous. Don't be prejudiced against her because of these rumors." Qi Xiuji was still worried.

"Brother Qi, don't worry, I don't think Mrs. Wen is the one behind the scenes." Xie Yan smiled, he always had his own judgment on external information.

Xie Yan has only met Mrs. Wen twice, but combined with the rumors she has heard about her, it is not difficult to see that this is an extremely proud and strange woman.

If she really wanted Aunt Tao's life, she could have been ruthless when they met for the first time, and Wen Jiulou would not break up with her because of a lover and an unborn child. She didn't do this because she Disdainful, she felt that Aunt Tao was too unworthy to do it herself.

Such a person would not suddenly decide to kill him five years later, unless something happened and Aunt Tao did something that made her feel that she must pay her life.

But this is all the Wen family's business and has nothing to do with him. As long as Mrs. Wen doesn't have much opinion on Wen Yanhui now, he can safely avoid Lei Dian to teach and get money.

"Brother Qi, can I visit your clinic?" Xie Yan changed the subject after receiving unexpected information.

"Okay, I'll show you." Qi Xiu quickly called back the hired assistant to watch the door for him, and led Xie Yan towards the inside of the clinic.

Soon Xie Yan discovered that although the place Qi Xiuji opened was called a clinic, it was more like a small hospital.

The gate of the clinic and the diagnosis room are not big, but there is a different world inside. Several private houses around it have been opened up. In addition to the pharmacy and the medical examination room, there is also a slightly crude aseptic operating room. The old man I met before said tumor surgery It should be done here.

"Brother Qi, you built these after you returned to China?" Xie Yan looked at the equipment in front of him, which was very advanced for this era, and was a little surprised.

"It's all due to the favor of the Wen family." Qi Xiu smiled quickly, "After I told Wen Heng about the idea of ​​opening a clinic near the pier, he directly contracted the purchase of medical equipment, relying on the Wen family and foreign compradors. The equipment for the Western-style hospital was quickly shipped through the relationship.”

"This clinic is actually owned by the Wen family. If you count it this way, brother Xie and I can be said to be colleagues now."

Xie Yan was inexplicably relieved to see that Wen Heng was so concerned about Qi Xiu's illness. It seems that Wen Ershao is just naturally enthusiastic and willing to help with friends' affairs, so the month's wonton that I invited him this morning was also... ...normal, right?

Xie Yan patted his face, thinking to himself that he didn't know why, even if it was abnormal, how could it be abnormal?

"Brother Xie?" Qi Xiuji was a little puzzled when he saw Xie Yan's sudden action.

"It's okay, it's a bit hot in the room." Xie Yan shook his head, and changed the subject, "By the way, Brother Qi, I still want to meet someone at your place this time. Come over at about seven o'clock. Is it convenient for you?"

"It's convenient, the lounge is unused, you can talk in it then." Qi Xiuji didn't ask further.

"Brother Qi, are you free? I still want to invite you to accompany me." Xie Yan said again.

"There aren't many patients after seven o'clock, so it should be fine." Qi Xiuji was a little surprised, and thought for a while before agreeing. He originally thought that Xie Yan came here to discuss some confidential matter, so he took the initiative to avoid suspicion, but he didn't expect that the other party didn't care. complex.

Who needs Xie Yan to avoid others and choose to meet at the clinic?Qi Xiuji was puzzled, let Xie Yan rest in the lounge for a while, and continued to wait for the patient in the outermost diagnosis room.

And when the clock was about to point to seven o'clock, the person who politely knocked on the door made the doubts in his heart the greatest.

A sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl in a beige dress stood at the door, with long hair shawl, petite, with a plaid hairpin of the same color as the clothes, and a schoolbag in her hand. She was dressed as a student, and she smiled when she saw him.

"Hello, is Mr. Present here?"

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Xie Yan: A friend card, please keep it, thank you hahh