Qin Minyan was born well. Although her family background was not as good as Qi Yuanhao's, the Qin family was also a wealthy family in the south of the Yangtze River. She grew up in a beautiful and luxurious place, and she really didn't think much about money.
But even though she grew up with the education of three obediences and four virtues, Qin Minyan still has some complaints about her husband having other women, although she doesn't show it on the face, but in her heart.
When the couple first got married, Qin Minyan was the only hostess in the entire Qi family, so she also treated Qi Yuanhao as her husband at that time, but after the second aunt and third aunt came into the house, Qin Minyan My heart slowly cooled down.
If outsiders know Qin Minyan's thoughts, they may think she is hypocritical. After all, from the perspective of others, there are only two concubines in Qi Yuanhao's back house. Compared with other families with seven or eight concubines, Qi Yuanhao's The back house is already considered clean, and his rules are high. No matter how favored the two aunts are, they always bow their heads in front of her, the eldest lady. No matter what happens behind the scenes, at least they I still respect her a lot.
But Qin Minyan didn't think so. Her thoughts might be a bit deviant, but she didn't think there was anything wrong with her. When the two got married, Qi Yuanhao promised her that they would be a couple forever, saying that there would be only her in the yard. There will be no other women besides, and within two years, he completely forgot the original oath.
It’s already the Republic of China. What they say is to liberate women and improve women’s status. In the end, women can only be men’s vassals. Even men can’t say no to concubines, and they have to happily take care of men’s concubines A child with a concubine... Just thinking about it makes Qin Minyan feel suffocated.
Since then, Qin Minyan has let go of her full of feelings, and tried her best to be a qualified wife of the Qi family, but Qi Yuanhao was very satisfied with her appearance, and felt that she was a perfect wife.
"Minmin, do you think that apart from these things, I can't come to your room to find you?"
Qi Yuanhao didn't hear the sarcasm in Qin Minyan's words, and said helplessly, then he got up and came to the bed, sat down slowly, and then stretched out his hand to pull Qin Minyan's hand over.
He is obviously in his early forties, but Qin Minyan's hands are still like a little girl's, delicate and smooth. When Qi Yuanhao touches them, he does not dare to use force, for fear that the calluses in his palms will scratch the other's tender skin. Torn.
Qin Minyan smiled, and said half-truthfully: "That's not true, today is not the first and fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year, the master is either in the third aunt's room or in the second aunt's room, just because the two of them are arguing If the money is not enough, the master will think of coming to me."
Hearing this, Qi Yuanhao was inexplicably guilty, he couldn't help but coughed, and then changed the subject: "Minmin, I really didn't come to see you today for these things, but I came to you for something serious, listen to me. "
After considering the language for a while, he said his intention of coming: "That's how it is, Minmin, don't worry, I don't want these factories, I just want to check the accounts, listen to Zhengyan, the accounts of these factories are not right , I know you are not good at these, so I want to help you."
At the beginning, when Qi Yuanhao said that he wanted to take back the factory in his hand, Qin Minyan almost exploded. She thought that Qi Yuanhao wanted to give these properties to that boy Qi Yan. As Qi Wang said, there was a problem with these accounts, so he asked him to help check it.
Qin Minyan suppressed the anger that had just surged out, and showed a decent smile on her face: "That's a good relationship, sir, you know that, I am the most impatient to read these account books, usually the shopkeepers under him report how much is How much, it would be great if you could come and help me, don’t leave it to me just after reading it, let Ah Wan take care of it, isn’t he going to stay at home for a while?”
However, Qi Yuanhao shook his head and said: "Don't bother him with these things. He is a person who wants to do big things, so don't bother him with these trivial things."
The long spear designed by Qi Wang is very good, he is obviously very talented in weapon design, since this is the case, then he should devote all his energy to it, or don't bother him with those trivial matters.
Seeing Qi Yuanhao's objection, Qin Minyan didn't continue talking to annoy him, she thought for a while and continued: "By the way, master, Ah Wan is also in his twenties this year, and he is also at the age where he should get married. , I'm thinking about holding a banquet, and invite all the famous ladies from Jinling City, let's choose from them, what do you think?"
Qi Yuanhao nodded and said: "You can decide, but you still need to discuss this matter with Zhengyan to see what he thinks."
On this point, Qi Yuanhao is still very open-minded. Anyway, he has three sons, one is not married and the other is married, so he has no shortage of grandchildren. This daughter-in-law still needs to be satisfied by himself, otherwise it will be scary to get along with each other in the future. It won't be comfortable.
Qin Minyan also knew Qi Yuanhao's temperament, so she just informed Qi Yuanhao to let him know about it.
It was late at night, and since Qi Yuanhao had come, he didn't intend to leave. Qin Minyan didn't dislike Qi Yuanhao at this time. After the other party washed up, the two quickly fell asleep.
***
The name Li Xiaoge sounds elegant, but it is a well-known opium hall nearby. Like other opium dens, it is hidden in the alley deep in the alley. If no one leads the way, It's really impossible to find the right way from the cobweb-like dense roads.
At this time, it was just dawn, and the dark brown door of Lixiao Pavilion opened from inside, and a man with a skeleton was thrown out from the inside by two men in bunts.
"Hey, I don't have any money, but I still want to come here to enjoy myself, and I don't even ask what kind of place it is. Is it a place where you can be unrestrained?"
The middle-aged man who was thrown on the ground ignored the pain in his body, and even got up and hugged the thug's thigh. Then he rolled down the steps again and again.
"Don't gossip with me here, go home and bring the money. If you have the money, you can be an uncle. If you don't have the money, you can go as far as you can. You are not an eyesore here."
After that, the two thugs spat fiercely at the middle-aged man on the ground, ignored his begging, turned around and left.
The middle-aged man was kicked in the chest, causing him to twitch in pain, but when he saw the two thugs were about to close the door and go back, he immediately wailed again, and wanted to rush over.
"Please, let me in, I'm rich, I'll be rich soon..."
However, people like him are the most indispensable in the opium hall. Those who can enter the opium hall with money will naturally be regarded as honored guests, puffing clouds and fog with a pipe, living a life like a fairy .
But all of this is based on the fact that the customer has money. Once the customer has no money, he will be swept out by the thugs here like garbage.
The most important thing in the smokehouse is the guests. In this year, a lot of people come to the smokehouse with money for entertainment. There are many poor people, but there are also many rich people. When they have no money, they sell houses, land, and Sons sell daughters and wives, squeeze out all the money that can be squeezed out, and then they will be thrown out like rags.
There are quite a few people who clearly know the dangers of the opium, but they flock to it as if they have lost their minds, just to enjoy the wonderful moment as if they are in a fairyland.
These people are obsessed with opium. They lie in the opium hall and smoke, drunk and dreaming. They only care about their own happiness, so why do they care about other things
When these people stepped into the opium den, they lost their humanity. As they got deeper and deeper, and the erosion of the opium became more and more severe, they would completely become slaves of the opium. Totally lost myself.
It is worth mentioning that not all of these opium dens are managed by foreigners, and many of them are owned by wealthy families. Don’t they know the dangers of these opium
Not so, but anyone who has gone to school for two years and has read some characters will know that cigarettes were sold in Humen back then, the harm caused by opium, and that those foreign countries who trampled on wolves, tigers and leopards relied on opium to plunder in China. How much wealth has been lost and how many people have been killed.
They all know it, but they don't care about it, just because the benefits brought by the big smoke are huge enough.
The addiction of opium cigarettes is very high, almost a one-time addiction. It takes great perseverance and perseverance to quit. There are very few people who can quit on their own. Even if they quit, the possibility of relapse is very high. high.
Moreover, opium smoke will destroy people's spirit and body. At the beginning, it will indeed make people feel unprecedented excitement and happiness, but these are all based on the premise that the body is destroyed. The potential for the next few years or even decades is all overdrawn in exchange for it.
To put it simply, as long as he is exposed to opium, this person will basically be destroyed, but what is destroyed by opium is not the person who smokes, but the countless people behind him are often destroyed together with him. People are his relatives and children. When opium smokers are desperate and unable to get money to exchange for opium, they will annihilate their humanity and extend their evil claws to their closest relatives.
The middle-aged man finally climbed to the gate of Li Xiaoge, but the gate has already been closed, no matter how much he beats and troubles, the gate will not be opened to him, unless the day when he becomes rich again, those people inside will Invite him in like treating an uncle.
"No, no money, no, I want money, I still have money, I still have money..."
He was dragged out half way through the pump. After the addiction came, he couldn't control himself, and his body curled up into a shrimp shape. In order to relieve the addiction in his heart, he unconsciously gnawed on his fingers until the The blood dripping from his ten fingers, he still didn't stop.
At this time, his mouth was full of blood, and he looked like a madman. Apart from his human appearance, how could he have the slightest human appearance? It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a dying beast.
After that energy weakened, he stood up unsteadily, and walked in the direction of his home.
He wants to go back to raise money, he wants to re-inhale the thing that makes him so happy, big smoke is his life, without this he will die...
"I'll do anything to get me a puff..."
He laughed nervously, staggered and disappeared around the corner of the alley.
Behind the high walls lined up on both sides of this alley are one after another puffing and puffing people. They lie unrestrainedly on chaise longues soaked in smoke, enjoying this dreamlike life like a fairy.
Everything in the outside world has nothing to do with them, here they feel like the emperor, no, no, the life of the emperor is not as happy as they are.
If possible, they are willing to indulge in such a life for the rest of their lives.
***
Since the last time I separated from Zhang Xinrui in the cafe, it started to rain in Jinling. Qi Yutong didn't like rainy days, so she stayed at home and didn't go out. Finally, when the weather cleared, she immediately asked Zhang Xinrui to go shopping.
Before leaving the house, Qi Yutong ran into Qi Yuyi, the two never got along, and every time they met, they would fight each other.
"Sister Liu, what are you going out to do when you are dressed so beautifully? Could it be that you have a sweetheart? Oh, I was wrong, our sixth sister has a very high vision, and other people can't catch your eyes. So many men like us Sixth sister, don't you have to pick and choose?"
Qi Yuyi still remembered that the last time Zhang Dekang approached her to get Qi Yutong's information, so even after such a long time, she still couldn't help stabbing Qi Yutong after seeing him.
Qi Yutong blinked her eyes, as if she didn't understand the insinuation in Qi Yuyi's words, she obediently called Fifth Sister, and then said following Qi Yuyi's words: "Fifth Sister is right, I didn't notice these things in the past Things, I will pay attention to them in the future, thank you Fifth Sister for reminding me."
Qi Yuyi's eyes widened, and she looked at Qi Yutong as if she had seen a ghost, as if she didn't know her—is this still the Qi Yutong who always fights with her for nothing? Could it be that he hit his head and stunned everyone
Of course Qi Yutong knew what Qi Yuyi was thinking now, but she didn't care. In the past, she thought that she was the real lady of the Qi family, and was doted on by her mother and brother. A concubine born to a concubine naturally feels superior to others.
So as long as the other party finds fault, she will immediately fight back, just like a little lion with teeth and claws, but now that she knows her true identity, she will immediately feel guilty. After all, she is not the real Miss Qi family. It's a concubine, born to my concubine, and she's also the serious daughter of a marshal, so what is she
Taking advantage of Qi Yuyi being speechless by her shock, Qi Yutong nodded towards the other party and said: "Fifth sister, I have firmly remembered what you said, but I still have something to do, so I won't talk to you for now. Alright, let's talk when we have time."
After saying these words, Qi Yutong didn't wait for Qi Yuyi's answer, and walked past her and left.
Qi Yuyi stared blankly at Qi Yutong's leaving back, and it took her a long time to recover.
There must be a conspiracy in this, this dead girl was so arrogant and domineering in the past, because she came out of the belly of the eldest wife, she didn't take her seriously at all, and now she suddenly changed her sex, there must be a conspiracy!
Qi Yuyi was indignant, thought and thought, and finally decided to follow to see what was going on.
She couldn't believe it anymore. No matter how a person's temperament changes, it won't be like a different person. If something goes wrong, there must be a demon, and she has to be on guard.
***
"Xinrui, I'm here!"
Qi Yutong arrived earlier than Zhang Xinrui, and the two made an appointment to meet at a clothing store. All the foreign clothes sold here were exquisite and beautiful. Qi Yutong was a frequent customer here, but Zhang Xinrui had never spent money here. There is no other reason, but because the clothes here are too expensive, which Zhang Xinrui cannot afford.
"Tongtong, why did you decide the date here this time? Didn't you agree to go to the movies today?"
Zhang Xinrui changed into a light blue plain cheongsam today, and her hair was slightly permed, with some curly curls at the end, which looked a little more playful and lively than before.
After Qi Yutong saw the other party, a big smile appeared on her face immediately, she quickly walked up to Zhang Xinrui, and pulled her to the shelf where the clothes were placed.
"Xinrui, I remember that it will be your birthday soon, and I don't have anything to give you. It just so happens that this store has a new batch of western clothes. I think these suit you very well. Why don't you try them on? If you like it, I'll give it to you."
Zhang Xinrui immediately shook his head when he heard the words, and repeatedly refused: "No, no, these clothes are too expensive. You have already given me a lot of things in the past. I can't take any more from you."
The family backgrounds of the two are not equal. Qi Yutong has always been generous, and the gifts given to her are of high value. Although Zhang Xinrui often returns gifts, it has to be admitted that the value of her gifts is far less than that given by Qi Yutong. .
The exchanges between friends also pay attention to balance. If the balance is lost, the quality of this friendship will naturally change.
"Xinrui, don't reject me. This time it's a birthday present for you. It's different. Also, just treat it as an apology I gave you last time."
Hearing Qi Yutong mention what happened last time, Zhang Xinrui's expression was a little uncomfortable. She was silent for a while, then smiled again, and said softly: "It's okay, I know you mean well , I don't care."
It is reasonable for Qi Wang to look down on her. Although Zhang Xinrui had some unrealistic dreams before, she also knows that the two of them are people on different paths after all, and it is normal that they cannot get together.
Qi Yutong was kind, and she also actively matched the two of them. Although the method might not be right, Zhang Xinrui would not blame her for this.
But in the end, she still couldn't win over Qi Yutong, so she had no choice but to choose a dress with the lowest price.
"I want this."
When the two came out of the clothing store, two figures walked out from the opposite clothing store, one of them saw Qi Yutong, his eyes lit up instantly.