Shengshi Fund's private plane landed at Luojing International Airport on time at 6:30.
In the late winter of the twelfth lunar month, the sky in Luojing was completely dark, and the biting wind blew past the illuminated airport, making it a bit desolate.
Qin Weibai subconsciously wrapped his clothes when he walked out of the gangway, and the next second he was half-hugged by Li Tianlan.
Next to the two of them were Huangfu Qiushui, who no longer needed to care about the temperature. Behind them were two staff members of the Shengshi Fund who followed the three of them to Luojing. One of them solemnly carried a long black box, and the other Carrying a big package, full of stuff.
Thor drove directly into the airport and stood waiting outside the car. Surrounding him were several middle-aged men in suits and ties, smiling and talking carefully.
Seeing Li Tianlan come out, Lei Shen waved, laughed, walked over and gave Li Tianlan a hug, and said in a hearty voice: "Boy, welcome home."
Li Tianlan smiled, looked at Qin Weibai and Huangfu Qiushui beside him and said, "Call me uncle."
Qin Weibai smiled and called uncle, very gentle and generous.
Huangfu Qiu Shui was a little nervous, with a touch of unnaturalness.
Lei Shen's body shivered slightly, and the feeling was even weirder. For Li Tianlan, Lei Shen had no respect for His Majesty the Donghuang. As the core of the Dongcheng family, he had known Li Tianlan's life experience for a long time, and he was a member of Dongcheng. Qiuchi and Dongcheng were godfathers, and they looked at Li Tianlan the same way they looked at half-son or half-son-in-law.
Moreover, during the year when Li Tianlan left Li's camp and was in the desert prison, Lei Shen accompanied him throughout the whole process, shared a dormitory, and ate and drank together. The familiarity and friendship cultivated in that environment would hardly change due to changes in status. .
But Qin Weibai was different.
If Li Tianlan hadn't left the Dongcheng family back then, Lei Shen would have been his godfather, and Qin Weibai could be considered half of his daughter-in-law in a sense. He didn't respect Li Tianlan, but he really couldn't respect his elders for this 'daughter-in-law' This was a soft and melodious call from the extremely well-behaved uncle, which sounded a bit flattering to the ears of the God of Thunder.
As for Huangfu Qiushui...
Thor's heart is even weirder.
He knows Huangfu Qiushui, the Valkyrie of Beihai. After Li Tianlan's group, Huangfu Qiushui can be said to be the most outstanding young man in recent years. Last year, Huangfu Qiushui led the Kuanglan team to perform a mission at the Nanyun border. , and also had some unpleasant troubles with the Bloody Legion. Because of Huangfu Qiu Shui's special status, the trouble was quite big. In the end, it was Lei Shen, the commander of the legion, who came forward to suppress the matter.
Although the two of them are not of the same generation, they still have some differences. Seeing the girl who looked cold and arrogant to him last year now coquettishly calling him uncle, this feeling is a bit hard to describe.
Lei Shen glanced at Li Tianlan subconsciously.
The news of Huangfu Qiushui's betrayal of Beihai had already spread throughout Central Continent yesterday. The God of Thunder naturally knew about it, but he didn't expect that Li Tianlan would move so quickly. In just one night, the Valkyrie of Beihai became the one beside Li Tianlan. The little woman was brought to meet her parents
The key is that a woman of Qin Weibai's status has not yet had an attack.
Lei Shen was a little convinced. He had never been married and had no children in his life. He just thought women were troublesome. But looking at Li Tianlan, a tutor, isn't this a skill? If he had such a future, he wouldn't have stopped getting married.
Lei Shen agreed hastily, smiled unnaturally, and then slapped Li Tianlan hard on the shoulder and said: "Get in the car, the whole family is waiting for you to have dinner. There are a few people you haven't seen before. This time is just the time to introduce them." Getting acquainted."
Li Tianlan nodded, turned around and took what was in the hands of the two Shengshi Fund staff.
The two bowed slightly to Li Tianlan, then turned back and walked into the plane.
"I brought some gifts to the old man and the others. This is an authentic painting from a saint. It is said to be quite valuable. Put it in the back seat. Just put the other small gifts in the trunk."
Li Tianlan said casually.
"Tsk, the old man likes calligraphy and painting, but why can't he take care of this today? If you can come, it is the best gift."
Thor led the three people towards the black Audi behind him.
The middle-aged men surrounding the Audi subconsciously stepped back a distance, instinctively bent down, looked at Li Tianlan, and smiled more and more attentively.
"This is?"
Li Tianlan glanced at them.
"In a sense, these are your subordinates, right? The CEO of the airport and several vice presidents. A few years ago, Shengshi Fund invested in China Eastern Airlines, making it the second largest shareholder outside Zhongzhou. You are now the boss of Shengshi Fund , they can also be considered their superiors. These people received the news when we arranged the route for you, and came here especially from home just to meet you. It’s not a bad idea to be familiar with each other.”
Thor chuckled.
Li Tianlan didn't take it seriously. China Eastern Airlines is a big player that cannot be ignored even if it is a state-owned enterprise. When Shengshi Fund was able to obtain the equity, it seemed that the transaction was successful through equity swap. Wu Zhengmin personally gave the nod to the cabinet. Shengshi Fund was in China Eastern Airlines There are representatives, but in many matters, there is actually not much room for state-owned enterprises to intervene. As for the East Palace, it is even more far away from the airport bosses. In comparison, the Dongcheng family is the real supreme will here. Come and follow Does Li Tianlan look familiar to him? It would be better to say that he came to please the Dongcheng family.
Li Tianlan, who had never been interested in similar occasions, nodded casually to a few people, opened the door and got in the car.
He was sitting in the passenger seat.
Qin Weibai and Huangfu Qiushui sat in the back row, one on the left and one on the right, very harmonious and quiet.
"When did the minister and Aunt Bai come back?"
The Audi slowly started up. Faced with the boss's nod and bow, Thor honked the horn and drove out of the airport.
Li Tianlan looked at the lights outside the window and asked casually.
"Sister-in-law arrived yesterday. Qiuchi and Yuanshan also arrived yesterday. The minister only arrived home an hour ago, and I didn't see him either."
Lei Shen smiled, with some relief in his eyes: "Everyone has agreed to celebrate the New Year with the second room this year. The family has not been so lively in many years."
Li Tianlan was stunned for a moment before he realized what he was doing. He nodded slightly and said yes.
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The Dongcheng family has a great business. When the outside world mentions it, the first thing that comes to mind is Dongcheng Wudi, who is known as the Killer God of Central Continent. He may be called the most powerful family in the country. Naturally, Dongcheng Wudi is not the only one in the Dongcheng family.
This is also a huge thing with lush branches and leaves, and there are not many intricate details in it. In terms of blood relationship, from the generation of Mr. Dongcheng Hanguang, he also has a second brother, his biological son.
There are three brothers in Dongcheng Hanguang's lineage. The eldest brother died many years ago and has no heirs left. The second brother is named Dongcheng Hanjian. He also worked in the military at that time, but he was doing civilian logistics work and his military rank was not high. , enjoying the symbolic treatment of lieutenant general after retirement.
Back then, Dongcheng Hanguang was one of the giants in Central Continent. He was the director who stood at the top of the parliament. In order to avoid suspicion, he not only couldn't take care of his second brother, but sometimes he had to suppress him. After going back and forth, even the best brotherly relationship would have cracks. , it's not like they fell out, but after the two brothers retired, their relationship has always been lukewarm.
The Dongcheng family is a bit king in Luojing. On that mountain, in the middle is the ancestral hall of the Dongcheng family, and on both sides are Dongcheng Hanguang and Dongcheng Hanjian. The two brothers don't interact much on weekdays, only during the New Year and the holidays. They know how to move around, but the next generation of the brothers get along well.
Dongcheng Hanguang only has one son in his life, Dongcheng Wudi.
There is a man and a woman on the side of Dongcheng Hanjian. One of them is Dongcheng Wuwu, who can be said to be a famous weapons expert in the world. Li Tianlan met him once. His Xuanyuan Feng and the Thirteenth Floor can go smoothly. After merging many ferocious weapons from the dark world, he finally became the ruthless one he is today, and Dongcheng Endless played a huge role in it.
Dongcheng Wuji also has a sister named Dongcheng Wujiang. She is a few years younger than Dongcheng Wuji. She is very low-key, but in fact she holds the top leadership of several large state-owned enterprises in Central Continent. She has a high position and flies around the world on weekdays. Flying back and forth, he is a figure who sees the beginning but never the end of the dragon.
This is what Thor calls the second room.
As for the next generation of Dongcheng Wuji and Dongcheng Wujiang, Li Tianlan didn't pay much attention to them.
"We prepared gifts."
Li Tianlan said.
Before checking in, he took Qin Weibai and Huangfu Qiushui to scan a lot of things at Plaza 66, and walked around the airport before boarding the plane. In addition to the calligraphy and painting for the old man, a watch for Dongcheng Wudi and a watch for Bai Bai. Qing Qian prepared the silk scarves carefully, and the rest were mostly inexpensive but not cheap relatively suitable gadgets. They were easy to get and there were many kinds. They were all stuffed into the big bag in the trunk. The quantity is more than enough for one person.
As for how to distribute gifts, it was a matter between Qin Weibai and Huangfu Qiushui, so Li Tianlan naturally wouldn't worry about such a thing.
"I'm determined."
The God of Thunder said cheerfully: "It's all because of you that this year has been so lively. The East Palace merged with the Shengshi Fund, and swallowed up the Tiandu Purgatory. Not only the Dark World was suppressed, but even the second house was suppressed. This year, it was said that We spent the New Year together. It was the second master who took the initiative to contact the old man after he heard that you were back. The old man was very happy."
Li Tianlan also laughed, but said nothing.
"Don't think that the second master is powerful or anything like that. That's not the case. Although their relationship with the older generation is not good, it really doesn't matter to us juniors. I grew up in the Dongcheng family and I can see this clearly. Damn it, the relationship between the two old men is not on good terms. In the final analysis, it is just grudges. We are all family, how can there be any real trouble
But fighting spirit is fighting spirit, and family matters cannot be let go after all. Donghuang Palace has now become a super power, and the Dongcheng family will stand at the top because of you in the future. In this process, the second master also wants to stay. Make your mark and help you do something. In this regard, Wujiang should be able to help. "
"Then I reciprocated the favor and helped the children in the second room."
Li Tianlan said understandingly.
"This is a family."
Thor smiled.
The black Audi kept accelerating on the airport expressway. Instead of entering the city, it continued along the national highway.
Li Tianlan once again saw the mountain road belonging to the Dongcheng family that was familiar yet unfamiliar to him.
In the back seat of the vehicle, Huangfu Qiushui, who was obviously coming to the Dongcheng family headquarters for the first time, was a little curious and was whispering something to Qin Weibai. Perhaps it was because she knew that Qin Weibai was the woman Li Tianlan cared about the most, or maybe because she was He lost his arrogance in front of a person of the same sex who could suppress him regardless of his aura, temperament, appearance or body. It could also be that the two of them held hands tightly and were severely disciplined by the same man. In short, the current Huangfu Qiushui had no trace of Qin Weibai. Instead of being arrogant, he seemed very close.
Qin Weibai responded to Huangfu Qiushui's curiosity in a low voice, vaguely seeming to be introducing the history of the Dongcheng family to Huangfu Qiushui and teaching her how to give gifts to the Dongcheng family members.
The vehicle went all the way up and finally drove into the large villa on the top of the mountain that looked like a small manor.
There are many people in front of the villa.
Dongcheng Hanguang, who was dressed in a Tang suit, stood at the front with another old man whose appearance was somewhat similar to his.
Behind them were Dongcheng Wufen, Dongcheng Wudi, Bai Qingqian and two other elegant ladies that Li Tianlan had never seen before.
Qin Weibai glanced at it and knew that it was Dongcheng Wujiang, Dongcheng Wujiang's wife and the third child of the Dongcheng family.
Further on, there are Zou Yuanshan and Dongcheng Qiuchi, a couple who can be said to be shining brightly in the political arena of Central Continent. Dongcheng Qiuchi is holding a little girl wearing a cute cotton coat and waving her little hands in his arms.
At the very back of the crowd were four young men and women who looked a little nervous, a little reserved, a little uneasy, but also a little expectant and excited.
The crowd was divided into four rows with distinct levels.
This is now the core member of the Dongcheng family. Of course there are others who are more distantly related, but you won’t see them until the second day of the new year after the Chinese New Year, when those people come to pay New Year greetings.
However, we may not be able to see each other this year. According to plans, on the afternoon of the first day of the new year, which is the afternoon of the day after tomorrow, Li Tianlan will follow Bai Qingqian to the Bai family in Youzhou. He will be able to see many relatives of the Bai family, and then he will visit The Zou family, another pillar of the wealthy group, paid New Year greetings to Wu Zhengmin, New Year greetings to Li Huacheng, visited Zhou Yunhai, and talked with the New Group
meet with the heavyweights, and then return to the East Palace to pay homage to Li Honghe.
While scanning goods at Plaza 66 in the afternoon, Li Kuangtu personally called Li Tianlan and asked about his New Year arrangements. Li Kuangtu confirmed his itinerary and would go to the East Palace in person on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year.
He, Fenghuang, along with the young Hua Wu, Yun Qinxi, the former master of Shushan Phantom Sword, and the family of four took Li Mingxiao to visit Li Honghe's grave.
Although the two sides are currently in a life-and-death hostile relationship, Li Tianlan must entertain him well in this matter. He will send off Li Kuangtu's family and there will be an annual meeting in the East Palace. After all the details are finished, he will be able to relax. It will probably be after the tenth day of the Lunar New Year.
The vehicle stopped in front of the crowd.
Li Tianlan, who was thinking silently, opened the door and got out of the car immediately, walked a few steps quickly and came to the smiling Dongcheng Hanguang, held his hand, and said softly: "Happy New Year, old man."
"well."
Dongcheng Hanguang's smile spread. He looked at Qin Weibai, who was somewhat reserved and generous, and Huangfu Qiushui, who was curious, walking out of the back seat of the vehicle. His eyes narrowed in laughter.
One of them was carrying calligraphy and painting, and the other was carrying a package and stood beside Li Tianlan. Qin Weibai's smile was perfect: "Happy New Year, grandpa."
Huangfu Qiushui hesitated for a moment and then called him grandpa.
Dongcheng Hanguang couldn't hold back any longer, and his laughter began without any suppression. Li Tianlan could clearly feel the trembling body of the old man in front of him who was holding his arm, and he didn't know what he was feeling for a moment.
"This is my old brother, my biological brother, you... um..."
Dongcheng Hanguang looked at Dongcheng Hanjian beside him, feeling a little embarrassed.
The corners of Li Tianlan's mouth moved.
Qin Weibai first called Second Grandpa, and then helped Li Tianlan to mumble over.
Dongcheng Hanjian also had a smile on his face, looking at the young man and woman in front of him with soft eyes. He and Dongcheng Hanguang had been at odds with each other for many years, but they both sincerely liked their descendants. This was their second meeting. The first time the old man and the young man met was the day Li Tianlan was born.
Dongcheng Hanjian's soft eyes flashed with various emotions. Finally, he squeezed Li Tianlan's hand firmly and said in a gentle voice: "Drink two more drinks with me tonight."
Li Tianlan nodded in response.
Next is the introduction that cannot be bypassed.
Dongcheng Wujiang has unlimited resources but is elegant and charming.
Dongcheng Wufen's wife Aunt He is the vice president of a key university in Zhongzhou.
Dongcheng Wujiang's husband is a senior military officer in the Eastern Station District. He is currently participating in an exercise. Even if he can make it back, he will have to wait until tomorrow afternoon.
Several young people in the last row are all students. The youngest one has just entered high school, the other three have already gone to college, two are at Huaqing University, and the other one is relatively ordinary and just went to an ordinary second-level school to get around.
Although they are not very old, they are from the Dongcheng family, so they can naturally understand the weight of the identity of the master of the East Palace.
Now I met Li Tianlan for the first time, and I met two beautiful and somewhat scandalous sisters-in-law for the first time. The young people were all a little at a loss. Their pride in the outside world had completely faded away, and they acted extremely reserved. Even that shout, Brother, had to bravely summon up the courage to say it out.
Li Tianlan didn't take it seriously, and a group of people entered the villa. Qin Weibai handed the calligraphy and painting hands to Dongcheng Hanguang, and then opened the package with Huangfu Qiushui, and naturally handed out gifts, one to each person, as if everyone had a few.
Dongcheng Qiuchi was a little unhappy. He hugged his daughter and said with a smile: "Xiaobai, you are too stingy. Is it because our family Yueyue is still young that you don't want to give gifts? We must remember this and wait for Yueyue When she grows up, don’t let her call you auntie. See what you do.”
She and Qin Weibai had known each other a long time ago. Even before Li Tianlan came into the world and Dongcheng Qiuchi was still serving as director of Huating, the two of them could be said to be each other's few good friends or even besties. The person is very familiar, so there is no need to be secretive when joking. When the name "little aunt" came out of Dongcheng Qiuchi's mouth, it even caused a burst of laughter.
On the side of the sofa in the living room, Li Tianlan, who was sitting with Dongcheng Wudi and Bai Qingqian and told them that he was recovering well, twitched the corner of his mouth and glanced at Dongcheng Qiuchi subconsciously, with a strange look in his eyes.
He thought of the gift Qin Weibai had prepared for this little girl named Dong Chengyue who was less than two years old...
"You can't accuse me wrongly."
Qin Weibai chuckled and hugged Dongcheng Yue from Dongcheng Qiuchi's arms.
The girl didn't cry either. She bit her finger and looked at Qin Weibai quietly with her big bright eyes.
Qin Weibai was also looking at the little guy in his arms.
Her eyes were a bit complicated, with affection, pampering, and a hint of light but deep guilt.
She had seen this little guy's different lives at different times, and she had a doting on her that was difficult for others to understand.
Qin Weibai stretched out his hand and carefully tapped Dong Chengyue's little nose.
Dongcheng Yue chuckled.
Qin Weibai also laughed.
This time, you don’t have to protect your younger brother, and you don’t have to rummage through the trash to find half a carton of milk suitable for your younger brother. You are no longer the chief executive of the Sword Dynasty, but you will become the chief executive of the Eastern Palace in the future. official.
At this moment, Qin Weibai looked at Dongcheng Yue with firm and gentle eyes, which was a kind of power that could forcibly reverse fate.
"I prepared a gift for Yueyue, but it's still on the way. It will probably arrive tomorrow."
Qin Weibai chuckled softly.
"What gift is so expensive?"
Dongcheng Qiuchi smiled without paying much attention.
"an airplane."
Qin Weibai's voice was understated.
"Model?"
Dongcheng Qiuchi was stunned.
"It's a real plane."
Li Tianlan looked at Qin Weibai helplessly and said, "I don't know why she is so crazy. She bought back the private jet that the mysterious strong man left in Beihai. She can buy it for 1.6 billion Zhongzhou coins." It’s a new one, this is the gift she wants to give to her niece, this wasted bitch.”