Chapter 87: watch the show
The helicopter slowly landed on the Xiao's lawn, the hatch at the back opened, Xiao Minglang walked out first, and then reached out and pulled out a slender woman, wearing a white dress with jade-like skin.
Today Haichao was doing kung fu in Xiao's servant's house, when he heard the sound of the helicopter, he stuck his head out of the window instead of sitting.
It can be seen from a distance that it is the plane of the second young master of the Xiao family. Only Xiao Minglang in the Xiao family likes to fly a helicopter. Unlike him, others have a special crew and have a driver's license.
And that woman, a friend she was familiar with and yet unfamiliar with. Haichao is also very puzzled, why does one have so many faces, Ziling is her good friend and also from a poor family, and it doesn't make her feel any different on weekdays, but she is in love with the second young master of the Xiao family. She is with him. There doesn't seem to be any pressure.
So, now Xiao Minglang officially brought her back to Xiao's house to meet her parents. Because this morning, she heard from her father that the second young master is going to bring his girlfriend home for dinner today, so he will be busy.
In fact, Mrs. Xiao invited another guest today, Lu Yuling, the eldest lady of the Lu family. Lu Yuling's mother is Mrs. Xiao's friend, and Lu Yuling also returned to China after finishing university in Canada. She is Mrs. Xiao's favorite daughter-in-law.
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"This is the daughter of our family. I think you young people will have more topics in common." After greeting Ziling and Xiao's family one by one, Mrs. Xiao introduced a beautiful woman.
Zi Ling glanced at Lu Yuling and secretly said: This is Xiao Mingcheng's original match, a woman who has been derailed by a little fresh meat actor after being Mrs. Xiao for a few years.
Because the derailment was also being reported in the gossip world, the original owner also occasionally heard Haichao say a few words, and because he cared about his friends, he secretly searched Lu Yuling's information on the Internet at that time. Ling Fei had seen it in fantasy, so she had a basic understanding of Lu Yuling.
Lu Yuling is now engaged in charitable fund management, and five years later, she also began to make some film and television investments. In those years, she had many opportunities to meet men in that industry, but she was still considered the most unlikely person to cheat.
Because she was married to Xiao Mingcheng, the former No. 1 diamond king, who was famous. Although Xiao Mingcheng was famous, he was not like other rich and young people who lingered in the bushes. There was nothing she could not be satisfied with marrying such a man. At that time, the matter of Lu Yuling was exposed, and everyone was still wondering if Xiao Mingcheng had a hidden illness.
Lu Yuling stretched out her hand and said, "Hello, Miss Zhao, we meet again."
She smiled meaningfully, and Zi Ling also received it, shook hands generously, and said, "Yes, we meet again."
Lu Yuling didn't expect the other party to be so generous, she just thought that Xiao Minglang had specially explained how to socialize, and wondered if she didn't understand the meaning of her "meet again".
That's right, how does a woman from a servant background know that, she uses Xiao Minglang's money to dress up enchantingly, thinking that she has entered this world.
So Lu Yuling added: "Last time, Shi Lei had some misunderstanding with Miss Zhao and a friend of Miss Zhao. I was still very concerned, and Shi Lei was also a little impulsive. I hope that Miss Zhao and that young lady don't take it to heart."
Ziling secretly said: If Xiao Mingcheng married this woman, it would really be a flower on the cow dung, Xiao Mingcheng is a flower, she is cow dung, and it is the cow dung that will not nourish him. This kind of marriage with the right match, but the soul is not matched, is also tormenting.
Zi Ling smiled and said, "Miss Lu is really that lady's good friend. We don't remember much about the last time, but you still remember to apologize to your friend. You've 'silently paid' so much for your good friend behind your back. , does your friend know?"
Ziling doesn't like people to use the name of her friends to elevate herself, but she reminds others of the scandalous things her friends have done. In her previous life, Hongxiu wanted to do something for Su Rongrong, and she would never buy her. She was always in charge of her own name, otherwise it would be better not to do it.
Lu Yuling's pretty face froze, she never thought that there would be such a shameless person in this world, and she never thought that the person in front of her would dare to step down for her because of her family background.
It wasn't because of seducing Xiao Minglang.
When Xiao Minglang gets tired of playing with you, I will make you look good. If you can visit the Xiao family, you may not really be able to marry into the Xiao family. Women from the lower classes are easy to get carried away.
When I entered the house, I saw the old man Xiao Wei. Zi Ling gave Xiao Wei a souvenir and said, "I heard that the old man likes calligraphy and painting, and I also play in my spare time. Don't laugh."
Xiao Wei smiled and said, "There are very few young people today who can play these things, and it is rare for you too."
It was difficult for Mrs. Xiao to accept Zhao Ziling, she just had no way to control Xiao Minglang's son. As long as men are financially independent, and the family cannot threaten the conditions of inheriting the family business, it is usually difficult for parents to control.
The in-laws in the TV series are actually caused by the lack of financial independence or emotional instability of men and women. If the situation in the TV series is really reasonable, South Korea's Samsung princess would not marry a scumbag who was a bodyguard. Could it be that the big boss of Samsung has no money and power?
Mrs. Xiao said, "Father-in-law, why don't you open it up and take a look. I also like calligraphy and painting."
Mrs. Xiao felt that if it was an expensive calligraphy and painting, it would show that she spent Xiao Minglang's money to buy something for the Xiao family, wouldn't it be shameful? If it is street goods, or printed matter, it is even more embarrassing.
Xiao Wei called Xiao Mingcheng to help open it, because this scroll is also 60 centimeters long, and it is probably more than one meter long when opened.
Xiao Mingcheng helped Xiao Wei to open it gently, Mrs. Xiao and Lu Yuling both smiled, and Xiao Junchi also looked disapproving.
No matter how strong Xiao Minglang is, they can't be willing to accept a woman from such a humble background as their daughter-in-law. If Xiao Minglang can clearly see her indecentness, it would be best to dispel this idea.
Zi Ling fully understands their human feelings, so she will also be considerate before getting married.
The scroll was slowly opened, and a word was gradually displayed in the world.
However, seeing the calligraphy of a poem at the beginning of its characters, the calligraphy is beautiful and elegant, and the more and later it becomes a wonderland, with many changes and unpredictable ghosts and ghosts.
Xiao Wei couldn't help but exclaimed, "This is Su Shi's "Li Bai Shi Xian Tie"?!"
Zi Ling smiled and said, "It's not the real one. I wrote it yesterday, and I've been writing the sixth picture, so it's a bit like Mr. Dongpo, and it's framed for the old man to play with. It's a pity that the real product is in Japan, and I've seen one before. It's a fake, I'm playing with it myself."
In the Song Dynasty, who lived in the world of martial arts, she lived too long, of course Su Shi had seen it, and the relationship was not shallow.
When he was young, she took him with him to raise him for two years. At that time, she was the eldest princess Yizhen of the Song Dynasty and the leader of the martial arts alliance. Su Shi was just an ordinary child. She was willing to accept him. .
When he gets older, let him go to the Wuyazi gate. He doesn't have any extraordinary talent in martial arts, but he is a prodigy in his essays on piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry and wine, and Wuyazi also passed on his skills. In addition, Li Canghai arranged for him to have more experience, increase the way of governing the country in Anbang, civil and martial arts, and then enter the court. He has a background from the Xiaoyao School, and many people in Jianghu give him face. The emperor is still his junior, so he walks with wind, and he has also written a strong stroke in the world of martial arts.
Xiao Wei praised: "Good calligraphy! Good calligraphy! This second calligraphy gallops with one's mind, writing freely, man and calligraphy are one, sway freely, and the fairy spirit is ethereal, how can it be written by ordinary people? I have never seen the real work. , but Mr. Dongpo is a god, and he should not be better than this book one or two."
Xiao Wei looked up at Zi Ling and said, "Is this book really written by you?"
Ziling said: "This kind of lie can't be faked. The real pen and paper can see the real stamp. I don't like to show off this skill, but it's just a big family in your house, and it's different from my current situation. I and Minglang are two different things. Qingyue, I sincerely come to visit you today, I am from a family background, there is no need to fake it, it is human nature to be unwilling or unhappy in your heart, and I also express my understanding and respect for this. But I will not wrong your son. "
Speaking of which, Xiao Mingcheng couldn't help but look at her more if she was honest. At this time, she was different from the past, and she had also dressed up carefully. She was like the person in the painting, and like Xiao Minglang's work was resurrected.
One of her stops, she took away all the beauty of the world, especially Lu Yuling, who was the daughter of the daughter, was also a beautiful woman, but when she stood beside her, she was eclipsed, and her beauty and temperament were far inferior.
Xiao Mingcheng couldn't help thinking of some pictures, and secretly said: The woman standing with her will not be deprived of her style, it seems that only Wang Haichao is the only one. Wang Haichao's temperament was not as good as Zhao Ziling's now, but she has a stubbornness in her body, which makes the beauty have a character, so she is not an ordinary beauty.
Xiao Junchi couldn't help laughing a little bit, she was obviously married into the Xiao family as a daughter-in-law, how to say "she will never be wronged Minglang", as if Minglang is the little daughter-in-law.
Zi Ling was unknowingly "eating hard with soft rice", and only Xiao Minglang, the man who had a crush on her, didn't care, because he only cared about whether he could marry her. He shaved off the flesh and blood of the devil, and became a human again, just wanting to be with her. If he can't get what he wants, I'm afraid it will be very dangerous.
Xiao Wei sighed: "You have this skill, and you are already in the realm of a master. It's really not a grievance."
Xiao Wei was still staring at the words in awe, repeatedly complimenting her, and then invited her to drink tea in his own tea room, and Zi Ling readily agreed.
Xiao Minglang and Ziling accompanied the old man, and Xiao Mingcheng also served by the old man's side.
Lu Yuling was also invited by Mrs. Xiao. On the one hand, it was a blind date for Xiao Mingcheng. On the other hand, she wanted to slap Zi Ling in the face, so that she could see the standards of the Xiao family's daughter-in-law: first, the father's net worth is tens of billions; first, familiarity High society etiquette; three, graduated from a famous foreign school.
Now Xiao Mingcheng doesn't cooperate at all, and he doesn't give Lu Yuling any face at all, which also makes Lu Yuling annoyed, but he doesn't show it. Mrs. Xiao had to entertain her more and chat with her. Xiao Junchi didn't like chatting with the two women, so he got up and walked around, and also went to the tea room.
Seeing this state, Lu Yuling deeply hated her face but remained calm, she turned her mind and said to Mrs. Xiao, "That Miss Zhao is really good, no wonder the second son likes her so much, she officially came to the door today, like an old man , Mr. Xiao, and the eldest young master have a good impression of her. Auntie, do we want to join in the fun?"
Although Lu Yuling's tone was gentle and decent, the content made Mrs. Xiao sound uncomfortable, which was of course directed at Zhao Ziling.
An ordinary hostess finds that another woman has intruded into her "territory" and suddenly attracts the attention of all the most important men - her son and her husband.
Mrs. Xiao said, "What's so beautiful about that? You're rare here. Let's accompany Auntie upstairs and have a seat."
Lu Yuling was busy making a flattered expression, which made Mrs. Xiao feel very comfortable. Her son should marry a wife like this. She has enough family background to not lose the face of Xiao's family and her son, and can be in the circle of ladies. medium communication. Also, Lu Yuling is the daughter of a friend of hers when she was young, and being her daughter-in-law is also close to her.
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A person who reads history, if she has the heart to talk to others, will have a lot of witty words, and she will be able to cite widely.
Xiao Wei invited Zi Ling to drink tea in the tea room, and then talked about calligraphy, calligraphy and painting, poetry and articles, and the evolution of folk customs.
It is said that drinking tea, the tea drinking culture of each dynasty is different. In the Song Dynasty, the style of sharing tea and drinking wine was particularly strong. There were many hotels and restaurants in the name of "tea", and there were various gambling cultures in the tea shops.
The old man listened to it interestingly, and asked a few questions, Zi Ling also came along, and also introduced various gambling games in the Song Dynasty, Pai Gow Mahjong, Solitaire and Tiger, and more different customs.
They sat in the tea room for about half an hour, and it was time to eat. Yan Yan came out talking and laughing at each other. Xiao Junchi saw that the old man was in a good mood. What angle to hit. If the angle is not right, the son is afraid that he will go crazy.
As a man, seeing a peerless beauty is not fascinated, and it is always difficult to show his vicious and vulgar side to the peerless beauty. A true prince like Duan Yu also worshipped in front of Li Canghai's jade statue. He was a madman all his life, so what was his money and status?
It's like all normal women would never show a vixen attitude or fart in public to a handsome, peerless guy.
At this time, Mrs. Xiao also brought Lu Yuling downstairs. She took her to see some of her collections, such as limited edition bags, clothes, watches, hats, and chairs.
After all, Lu Yuling has experienced wealth since childhood, and some comments can be said to the point. She also knows a lot about some famous designers and their style and aesthetics. It is Mrs. Xiao's collection of paintings, and she can also tell the painter's resume and the metaphor of his paintings. This kind of accomplishment is not something that ordinary Xiaojiabiyu can cultivate.
Mrs. Xiao originally took her for a walk in order to resolve the embarrassment. She became more and more satisfied with her, and really wanted Lu Yuling to be her daughter-in-law. There is nothing she can do about the younger son. He has brought a poor girl into the house. There are many things you can refuse, so don't blame me for marrying outside.
But the eldest son is still single, and he has not seen any female companions now.
He is twenty-eight years old, his body is normal, and of course he has talked about girlfriends, but his last girlfriend was nearly two years ago, and he was an alumnus of his MBA at Wharton School of Business.
At that time, the Xiao family would not disagree with him and his alumni getting married. On the contrary, the two people's development direction and region were different, so they broke up peacefully, and they were friends after breaking up.
Now, the younger son has found a poor Cinderella clamoring to get married, and the eldest son is better off getting married sooner, so there is always a daughter-in-law that suits her heart.
Mrs. Xiao was originally a "mother-in-law", and Lu Yuling didn't show any signs at the time, but her clever mention further deepened her prejudice against Zhao Ziling and her disgust for poor women.
Not only did she make up her mind to marry Xiao Mingcheng and Lu Yuling, but even at the dinner table, she was hot and cold towards Zhao Ziling and Lu Yuling.
Zhao Ziling has already shown a respectful attitude, but if Mrs. Xiao insists on being prejudiced, she will not take it to heart. At this time, the daughter-in-law does not have to make rules, and Xiao Minglang only returns to Xiao's house once a week.
Zi Ling saw that the main dish had not been served yet, so only Lu Yuling spoke.
After she said a few words, she picked a few secretly, such as: once again implying that Mrs. Xiao's men in the Xiao family were attracted to Ziling; or deliberately saying something from abroad, and asking Ziling how she felt.
Lu Yuling asked "extremely natural", and then she had a "kind and guilt" expression on her face as if she suddenly realized that Zhao Ziling was a commoner girl who had never been abroad.
Because Zi Ling's appearance made Lu Yuling uncomfortable, the cruel concept of an upper-class elite, she was born strong, and could not tolerate a woman who was born from an ant being better than her, more beautiful and temperament than her, and then saw that the family she wanted to marry would accept it first she. Just like the mentality of the distorted bully in "Youth of You", on the one hand, he pretends to be the most noble and decent, but on the other hand, he does nothing.
However, because of the excitement of Zi Ling's unexpected appearance, she couldn't hold back and she broke her perfect disguise and disrupted the rhythm of her original plan to marry into the Xiao family.
At this time, Lu Yuling said too much and was wrong. As long as Xiao Mingcheng was not confused by her beauty, he should be able to understand a lot of things.
Zi Ling watched her perform quietly, and finally she couldn't help it anymore.
When Lu Yuling and Mrs. Xiao were chatting, they didn't see Zhao Ziling ashamed, she was still smiling, and Lu Yuling was secretly annoyed.
Lu Yuling said, "Miss Zhao, what is it, you are so happy."
Ziling became playful and raised a "foreign" tone, very much like a male star of a Hong Kong and Taiwan TV series in the early years. She said, "I heard what you said about soiing, so I othelpughing."
She is imitating Lu Yuling's speech with half a sentence in Chinese and half a sentence in English, and the word ugh also means ridicule. Xiao Mingcheng couldn't help laughing, and quickly stopped his expression.
Everyone present except Mrs. Xiao couldn't help lowering their heads to endure, and Lu Yuling's pretty face couldn't help but turn red. In fact, she can speak Chinese. She grew up in China before junior high school. Chinese is her mother tongue, but she just thinks that Chinese people speak very natively. There are many people who speak like her, and she feels that she is also showing that she grew up abroad, which is completely different from people like Zhao Ziling.
Lu Yuling said, "If Miss Zhao has never been to 'Victoria', she will find an opportunity to go there in the future. It doesn't cost much for tourism." At this time, it was rare that the entire sentence was in Chinese, including the place name "Victoria".
Zi Ling smiled and said, "Really? What does Miss Lu do? She looks like she has a high income."
Lu Yuling smiled implicitly: "I'm helping my father manage the charity fund."
Zi Ling said, "It looks amazing."
Lu Yuling was proud in her heart, but she was still very dignified and graceful, she was not an idiot like Xu Shilei.
"It's nothing! It's just that there are always some poor people in society who need help. Our Lu family also has to play a social responsibility. Dad is very busy, so I can only help Dad to share."
Zi Ling said, "Are you also an only child?"
Lu Yuling's face stiffened, suddenly Xiao Minglang said, "The Lu family has four children. Mr. Lu's first wife gave birth to Young Master Lu; the second wife gave birth to Miss Lu; the third wife heard that she gave birth to a pair of dragons and phoenixes. fetal."