The day Xia Shao returned to school was the day for new students to register. Xu Tianyin's car drove directly into the school. Xia Shao smiled as she looked at the new students queuing up with their registration forms.
Another year.
Some of those who signed up for her as freshmen have already left the capital. But in this prosperous capital city, there are still greater storms brewing, waiting for the day when they will break out.
The car stopped at the door of the Academic Affairs Office. Xia Shao went straight to the registration window for sophomore students on the second floor. However, while checking in, she met Zhang Rui, the president of the student union.
"Director Xia?" Zhang Rui's delighted voice attracted the attention of the students.
When Xia Shao turned around, there were already bursts of exclamations in the hall on the second floor. Being used to this kind of scene, Xia Shao just nodded and smiled at the alumni, then looked at Zhang Rui, "Chairman Zhang, what's the matter?"
This was obviously because he didn't want to hear too many compliments or make small talk, so Zhang Rui wanted to speak directly. Zhang Rui was clear in his heart and did not mention Xia Shao's actions in the UK. He said bluntly: "I am looking for Director Xia. This year's freshman semester will begin. At the opening ceremony, the school wants to invite Director Xia to give a speech. I wonder if Director Xia has time?"
"Okay, I'll get ready." Xia Shao nodded happily. The opening ceremony for freshmen was originally attended by all teachers and students of the school. It was nothing important, so Xia Shao didn't want to do anything special. Moreover, for the students who graduated this year and entered Huaxia Group for internship, judging from the reports of various departments of the company, the quality of the students at Beijing University is still very high, and the company also needs such talents. Speeches are good for the company to attract talents, so Xia Shao will certainly not refuse.
Zhang Rui was very happy, "Thank you so much, Director Xia."
This is a win-win situation and the celebrity effect. There are many people at Capital University who have influenced the world, but Xia Shao is definitely the most accomplished student in recent years.
After the matter was agreed upon, Xia Shao reported to the window, then went downstairs and left the school.
At noon, Xia Shao and her friends made an appointment to have dinner at a specialty restaurant in Beijing. When they met, a bombardment was inevitable. Xia Shao concealed the engagement, and Liu Xianxian had been holding back a deep resentment for the entire summer vacation.
Xia Shao was always good at dealing with Liu Xianxian. She didn't explain much and just mentioned the winter vacation engagement, which immediately successfully diverted the attention of her friends.
"Winter vacation? Well, isn't that coming soon?" Zhou Mingxu looked at his friends, scratched his head, and smiled bitterly, "I'm still in college, and Xiao Shao is about to get engaged. It feels like... "
"Very disappointed?" Liu Xianxian smiled evilly, as if Zhou Mingxu had a crush on Xia Shao.
"No!" Zhou Mingxu blushed and quickly denied looking at Miao Yan, fearing that she would misunderstand.
Miao Yan didn't pay attention at all, she looked at Xia Shao enviously, her cheeks were pink, she bit her lip and said shyly: "Xiao Shao, congratulations. General Xu, congratulations."
Xu Tianyin looked at Miao Yan, nodded, and thanked her solemnly.
"Congratulations." At this time, Yuan Ze also spoke. The boy who was as warm as the sun back then is now a gentle and humble young man. He has a smile in his eyes and congratulates openly, for her and himself. That youthful goodwill will be treasured in her heart from now on, and she and this unspoken relationship will become the most beautiful thing in her youth together.
Because it is the most beautiful, so I bless you.
Xia Shao actually knew some of Yuan Ze's thoughts, but with a young mind, she only treated him as her best friend. She believed that with his clarity, he would always understand and one day he would meet his true destiny.
There are some things that don’t need to be said. Just accept the blessings from friends.
Xia Shao smiled and nodded. At this moment, Liu Xianxian screamed!
The people at the table were shocked by her and thought something had happened, but this girl slapped her forehead and said, "Congratulations! I have to prepare a congratulations gift for you!"
Zhou Mingxu was the most frightened person just now. When he heard this, the most honest and good-tempered person couldn't help frowning and rolling his eyes, "Isn't it just a gift? There are still several months left, why don't you have time to prepare?"
"What do you know? Giving gifts takes the most brains. Just thinking of what to give takes a lot of time." Liu Xianxian glared and patted Zhou Mingxu on the back of the head.
Miao Yan actually nodded, Xiao Shao's engagement gift must be well prepared. But it really takes some thought to give something. She is not short of money, and no matter how expensive the gift is, it is ordinary when it comes to her, so it does take some ingenuity.
Xia Shao felt warm in her heart and said with a smile: "I told you in advance not just for gifts. You just need to come. I'll be happy with or without gifts."
These words were met with contempt and a lesson from Liu Xianxian, "Go away! Do you think this gift is for you? We are using it to prop up your show! Let the Xu family see that our sisterhood is very powerful. ! I can’t lose my reputation to you, do you understand?”
Liu Xianxian was no longer afraid of Xu Tianyin today. She said this without any scruples. After saying this, she turned to discuss with Miao Yan what to give.
As a result, this meal where friends got together turned into a discussion meeting on gifts. Xia Shao was listening but didn't say anything, so she simply lowered her head to eat and stopped participating.
After lunch, Xia Shao left the company for the capital, but heard a piece of news from Fang Li, general manager of the Huaxia Auction Capital Branch.
"Chairman, the account of the person named Xiao Yi that you asked me to pay attention to has moved. It was transferred to a woman named Leng." Fang Li said.
Um
Xia Shao raised her eyebrows, not surprised. After Xiao Yi died, the money in his account couldn't become a dead account. Someone had to take it. Leng Yixin was his fiancée, so it was normal to touch the money in his account. But Xia Shao was still more cautious and asked, "How much has it been transferred?"
"All of them." Xia Shao was stunned by Fang Li's answer.
all
That's five billion in assets, which is not a small amount.
But what Xia Shao was stunned about was not the size of the assets, but the money in Xiao Yi's account, which he had deposited together after disposing of the Maoshan Sect's property. Although the Maoshan Sect's industry was developed by him, after all, it was in the name of the sect. Now that others are dead and the Maoshan Sect is still there, will the money not be recovered at all and all given to Leng Yixin
Just now I heard that the funds in the account had been moved. Xia Shao's first reaction was that Maoshan had moved her. Unexpectedly...
"Keep an eye on it! Let me know if there is anything unusual."
…
After looking at documents at the company in the afternoon, Xia Shao went to Fu Ruixiang again. Xu Tianyin accompanied him all the way. When he arrived at the antique city, he saw Xu Tianyin there, so some antique shop owners who wanted to make friends and cling to him did not dare to come. Xia Shao sat in Fu Ruixiangli until evening, and then returned to Xu's house with Xu Tianyin.
What Xia Shao didn't expect was that all members of the Xu family would be here tonight!
Xu Tianzhe and Liu Zhenghong actually came back from their place. When Xu Tianyin and Xia Shao walked into the living room of the Xu family, the second and third bedrooms of the Xu family were all seated, with smiles on everyone's faces.
"Xiao Shao is back? You have brought glory to the country this time in the UK! I thought you would go back to the capital to report to the old man first, but I didn't know you went back home first. Haha, we have been waiting a lot these days." Xu Yanshao smiled Open your mouth.
Liu Zhenghong glanced at him. Xu Yanshao never spoke first at family gatherings before, but today he was anxious and had a good attitude. Did he see that Xia Shao had done something good in England, so he changed his mind and didn't object to her marrying into the Xu family
Liu Zhenghong looked at Xia Shao again. When this girl first met her at the Xu family, he thought that no matter how good she was, her status as a Feng Shui master would be an obstacle for her to marry into the Xu family. I didn't expect that she would be able to do what she did abroad. With the current domestic public opinion situation, if she married into the Xu family, the Xu family would really welcome her in.
It happened that Xia Shao also looked over, and Liu Zhenghong nodded and smiled at Xia Shao. He didn't say much. From the beginning, he had no idea about Xia Shao marrying into the Xu family. It was the Xu family's business and he was just the Xu family's son-in-law.
But Xia Shao went to greet Liu Zhenghong and Xu Yanying with a smile, "Uncle, aunt."
Xu Yanying nodded happily, looked at her daughter sitting opposite, and said, "Say hello to your sister-in-law."
Liu Lan was called by her mother, and everyone in the room looked at her, making her look embarrassed and unnatural. Xu Yanying gave her daughter a rare stern look and winked at her. This kid! What did you tell her before coming
"No need, right?" Liu Lan murmured, her eyes wandering and her voice low, "You're not married yet..."
"Lan Lan!" Xu Yanying frowned at her daughter and reprimanded, "Your grandfather went to your sister-in-law's house to propose the marriage in person two days ago. Once the marriage is set, you have to change your mind! How did I teach you at home?"
Liu Lan raised her eyes, her eye circles red. Growing up, her mother was rarely so strict with her. Ever since cousin Tianyin brought Xia Shao back, her mother seemed to like Xia Shao more than she did. It's not like her mother didn't know that she and Xia Shao had a feud. She even told her to change her story at home this morning. She agreed, but... But at this point, how could it not be awkward
She just wanted to wait until she got married, but her mother scolded her in front of the whole family...
Liu Lan pursed her lips in grievance and raised her eyes to look at Xia Shao. Xia Shao had a smile on her face, but she still had the same leisurely attitude. She actually had no intention of forcing her to speak, and turned around to say hello to Xu Yanshao's family.
"Commissioner Xu, Deputy Director Hua."
Xu Yanshao was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said in a familiar tone, "You kid, it's time to change your tune. Didn't you hear what your aunt just said? The old man has proposed marriage, and you are considered the Xu family's granddaughter-in-law."
"Aren't you still married?" Xia Shao smiled, looking calm.
The Xu family was stunned, Liu Lan's face turned red, and Xu Yanshao sighed secretly.
well! It still doesn't seem to work. This girl was more vindictive than he thought. Ever since his trip to Dongshi at the beginning of the year, he had tried his best to put on a smile when he came back, but now, more than half a year later, it still doesn't work. I don’t know when she will be able to get over it.
"Haha, let's wait until we get married before we talk." Xu Yanshao didn't dare to force Xia Shao, so he had to follow her wishes.
Xu Kangguo sat at the top and said nothing when he saw this situation. He is old, and after a hundred years, it will be a good thing for the Xu family to have someone who can frighten these children. This girl has sense, he believes.
"Then let's go eat first." Xu Kangguo stood up from his seat, Xia Shao and Xu Tianyin stepped forward to help him, and the family came to the restaurant.
When he sat down, Hua Fang was very nervous. He looked at the dishes on the table and then at Xia Shao. She was deeply impressed by that state banquet and would never forget it in her life. She was afraid that Xia Shao would target her again tonight. When she saw Xia Shao now, her mood was still very complicated. Even though she had accepted her fate of marrying into the Xu family, she was still embarrassed to see her. She couldn't imagine what it would be like to live under the same roof during New Years, holidays or even weekends.
Thirty years after marrying into the Xu family, I never thought that when I reach middle age, I will be treated to death by a little girl, but there is nothing I can do about it.
What can be done? It’s not like she hasn’t seen her abilities before. Even a founding family like the Wang family has fallen...
Hua Fang sighed. It was really uncomfortable to have to live with his head down for the rest of his life. In the past, people outside used to flatter her and look at her face because she was the daughter-in-law of the Xu family. Now she finally understood the feeling of looking at other people's faces.
Xia Shao didn't care about Hua Fang's thoughts. She chatted with the old man, Liu Zhenghong, and Xu Yanying, and from time to time served food to the old man and Xu Tianyin. Only these few people in the atmosphere were happy, and the others didn't talk. How could they look at the table? How weird.
Xia Shao didn't seem to notice this weirdness, and looked as usual. In order to create a topic, Xu Yanying asked about Xia Shao's stay in the UK.
Although Xia Shao had told her parents about the British matter, she had not made it clear what the 10% share of Ladis Group would be used for. The old man was here tonight, and Xia Shao didn't expect Xu Tianyin to report to him some things in England. This man was very talkative. If he expected him to report, what the old man learned would probably be just the results. Therefore, Xia Shao explained everything in detail, except for the battle of wits. After all, this matter is related to the return of more national treasures in the future. The private power of Huaxia Group is always not as strong as the country's power. This matter tells the old man that it will be helpful in policy in the future.
The atmosphere at the Xu family's dining table was shaken by Xia Shao's story. Xu Yanshao finally put down his bowl and chopsticks, forgetting that he was still eating.
All this shock stems from Xia Shao's many calculations against the Ladis Group. Who would have thought that there are so many stories behind the return of the murals, all of which are the amazing wisdom of a twenty-year-old girl.
Having seen Xia Shao's plot against the Wang family, Xu Yanshao and Hua Fang never expected that she would be able to plot against the Ladis Group after she left the country and at a time when public opinion was unfavorable and she had no backing!
Shocked, but also chilled behind my back.
With her endless scheming and unpredictable skills, who else in the Xu family would dare to offend her again
Xia Shao made it clear in public, so he naturally had this intention. Xu Yanshao and Hua Fang have become much more honest in the past six months, but she is afraid that people will lose their memories over time, so she doesn't mind mentioning them again. As long as they behave honestly, she and her senior brother only come back on weekends and during the New Year and holidays. They have their own lives to live, and they won't embarrass anyone too much.
Of course, if someone is dishonest, that's a different story.
The smile on Xia Shao's lips made Xu Yanshao feel inexplicably cold. Before he could speak, the old man spoke.
There was a rare emotion in the old man's eyes, as if he hadn't been so excited for many years. He nodded and said: "Okay! Okay! This is my granddaughter-in-law of the Xu family, the next generation of the country! You all take good care of it, and follow and learn from it." , don’t always look at your own small interests as a big deal!”
People at the table lowered their heads and laughed together.
"Don't worry, in the future, Huaxia Group will be given some conveniences in terms of policies." Xu Kangguo said, his eyes a bit like an old fox, and he glared at Xia Shao with a smile. What is this little fox thinking? Can he still tell? How could she be a loser in business and work for the country? How could the country not give her preferential treatment in some policies? These discounts are the guarantee for the development of Huaxia Group. This is obviously a mutually beneficial and win-win relationship.
Xia Shao smiled, not denying it at all, "Thank you, old man!"
Xu Kangguo was either smiling or not, glaring and waving his hands, "The country dares to scheme, and I don't know where such courage comes from! Hurry up and eat, leave as soon as you finish eating, don't make me angry here!"
…
After finishing the meal, Xu Kangguo didn't stay with Xia Shao anymore. Knowing that she was tired today, he sent her back to rest.
When Xu Tianyin and Xia Shao drove back, Liu Lan called Xu Tianzhe to a remote part of the garden before leaving.
"cousin… "
"What do you want to say about sister-in-law?" Xu Tianzhe looked at his sister with a smile, his eyes were soft, and he touched her head.
Liu Lan suddenly raised her head and looked at Xu Tianzhe in disbelief, "She's not here anymore, you still call her sister-in-law?"
She thought that cousin Tianzhe was just forced by his grandfather to like Xia Shao, so he agreed on the surface, wasn't he
Xu Tianzhe smiled, a complex smile with too many meanings, "Whether she is here or not, she is. Whether I scream or not, so does she."
Liu Lan didn't understand, and her eyes were strange, "Cousin, why do I think you are different from before?"
Xu Tianzhe was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly. In the past, he felt that he was the direct grandson of the Xu family and could almost be said to be at the top of social rules. However, when the horizons of more than 20 years of life have been broken, and when you know that there are people outside of power in the world, it is impossible for these things not to have an impact on your state of mind. Especially when he saw his parents being tortured by nightmares and weird things, but having no power or money to save them, only he knew what he felt in his heart.
It's different from before... maybe it is.
"You still can't accept your sister-in-law?" Xu Tianzhe just asked without explaining.
"Don't you see how much grandpa likes her? As soon as she came, grandpa didn't like us anymore... Even my mother scolded me. She couldn't bear to say harsh words to me before..." Liu Lan lowered her head and pursed her lips. Yes, wronged.
Xu Tianzhe laughed, "Already twenty-two years old, he still looks like a child."
Liu Lan looked up, her eyes red, "But, but she hit me! I avoided her because I couldn't beat her, but I just don't like her!"
"And..." Liu Lan pulled Xu Tianzhe's sleeves and shed tears, "I just can't bear to see that as soon as cousin Tianyin comes back, grandpa will only have eyes for him. You are also the grandson of the Xu family, and you are also very good. Try hard, why can’t Grandpa see you?”
Since childhood, only her cousin loved her the most. At that time, my parents were busy with work, my father was in a local position, and my mother couldn't take care of her when she was busy. She was the only one in the family. At that time, only her cousin came to accompany her. When she was sick, her cousin accompanied her to the doctor, told her stories, and coaxed her to sleep. Although they are cousins, in her heart, he is her eldest brother. Anyone who does harm to him is her enemy!
"Who said grandpa didn't see it? My eldest brother has been away for more than 20 years, and grandpa's care has been all about us. Now that eldest brother has only been back for a few years, no matter how much grandpa cared for him, he can't make up for those 20 years. The eldest brother is the one who got the least. that person."
Liu Lan was stunned and raised her head, as if to determine whether Xu Tianzhe was telling the truth or a lie.
She only saw a gentle smile, and her cousin touched her head like he did when she was a child. "Try it, maybe the eldest brother is not so difficult to get along with. Maybe, can I have more brothers who love you?"
Liu Lan was stunned, thinking of Xu Tianyin's cold face...
Can
The night breeze is slightly cool, and autumn is about to enter the capital in September.
Outside the red wall, Xu Tianyin's car drove back to the villa. As soon as it stopped, Xia Shao's cell phone rang.
She opened it and saw a call from Qin Hanlin.
From last night to tonight, I didn’t expect so many girls to express their opinions on the physical book. Thank you, I'm really relieved after seeing everyone's opinions.
When I heard the news that it was going to be overhauled, I was ready to terminate the contract. But since I have made you look forward to it, I think I should ask your opinion before making a decision.
I'm glad that everyone's thoughts are consistent with mine, so I can end this opportunity happily without having to worry about it.
No need to comfort me, I just feel happy.
I have put a lot of effort into this article, and this decision is to protect it. I am happy to protect it. If I don't protect it, it will probably feel miserable.
The entity is a great affirmation for the author, but I must first affirm my hard work and respect my original intention.
My wishes are always ahead, but my original intention must always be with me. May the original intention remain unchanged and the desire remain.
Discussions have already begun on the matter of ceasing the entity. I will inform everyone when there is news.