Generally speaking, the ancestral residences of wealthy and distinguished families are usually very deserted and only become lively during holidays.
The same is true for the Chen Family Courtyard.
In the past, only Chen Xiurui lived here alone, and the children of the Chen family could hardly see him.
It's not that the Chen family's children don't want to come here.
On the contrary, all the children of the Chen family want to come to the ancestral home to see Chen Xiurui, but only few are qualified.
It is also because of this that some time ago, Chen Ye was taken back to the Chen family compound by Chen Xiurui and stayed overnight, which caused quite a sensation.
Three days later.
The deserted Chen family courtyard became lively.
This day is Chen Xiurui’s seventieth birthday.
Just like birthdays in previous years, Chen Xiurui's birthday party was held in the Chen family courtyard. No one was invited except his own family.
However--
There are dozens of people in the Chen family alone.
Among them, Chen Xiurui has three sons and one daughter.
Chen Xiurui's younger brother, Chen Jingyi, has four boys and two girls.
In addition, Chen Xiurui also has a sister, Chen Huimin, who has three sons.
Although Chen Huimin was no longer part of the Chen family in the true sense from the day she got married according to the rules passed down by the older generation, she and her children would definitely come to attend Chen Xiurui's seventieth birthday.
Starting at two o'clock in the afternoon, children of the Chen family came to the Chen family compound one after another.
Special cars with special license plates, as well as expensive luxury cars, kept stopping at the entrance of the alley of the Chen family compound, but no car entered the alley and stopped at the entrance of the Chen family compound.
This is the rule of the Chen family.
Except for Chen Xiurui's car, other cars of the Chen family are not allowed to park at the entrance of the Chen family compound.
Not even Chen Jingyi and Chen Huimin.
After getting off the car at the entrance of the alley, the Chen family's children carried gifts and entered the Chen family's courtyard through the main entrance.
The Chen Family Courtyard consists of three courtyards connected together, namely the outer courtyard, the middle courtyard and the inner courtyard.
Chen Xiurui usually lives in the inner courtyard, receives guests in the outer courtyard, and has dinner with his family in the middle courtyard.
At five o'clock in the afternoon, almost all the children of the Chen family arrived.
Among them, the younger generation headed by Chen Yu are all in the outer courtyard, and their parents are in the middle courtyard.
Chen Jingyi and Chen Huimin were chatting with Chen Xiurui in the study room in the inner courtyard.
Although the identity and status of the two brothers and sisters are not as prominent as Chen Xiurui, in the eyes of ordinary people, they are still very important people.
Chen Jingyi was transferred from the position of a feudal official in a certain province a few years ago. After entering Beijing, although he retreated to the second line, his rank was very high, but he had no real power.
Chen Huimin is currently the head of an important association and will retire in one year.
"Brother Yu, I heard that the Prince Club was disbanded and Zhao Tianming was transferred out of Yanjing. They are all related to Brother Chen Ye. What's going on?"
In the outer courtyard, the younger generation of the Chen family gathered together, and someone immediately brought the topic to the matter that shocked the Xia Kingdom's powerful circles in the past two days.
Swish, swish, swish...
In an instant, all the younger members of the Chen family turned their attention to Chen Yu.
"have no idea."
Chen Yu looked a little ugly.
As the eldest son of the Chen family, he has always been the role model and pride of the Chen family's children.
Every time during the holidays, these younger brothers and sisters would surround him like stars holding the moon, chatting about his work, experiences, etc.
But today, everything has changed. He is no longer the center of conversation among his younger brothers and sisters.
In fact, some of his younger brothers and sisters looked at him a little strangely.
He knew very well that this was caused by the conflict between him and Chen Ye in Jiangning.
That conflict not only caused a huge shock in the Chen family, but also had a great impact on the Xia Kingdom's powerful circles.
"Second brother, do you know the inside story?"
Seeing that Chen Yu was unaware, someone turned their attention to Chen Xiao, the second youngest member of the Chen family.
Chen Xiao is the son of Chen Xiurei's second son, Chen Qingjun. He just graduated from National University and currently serves in an electronic information force.
"You know, I haven't cared about such gossip since I was a kid."
Chen Xiao smiled bitterly, but he was full of curiosity about his cousin who was famous in Xia Kingdom.
"It's true! Three days ago, Brother Chen Ye maimed Zhao Tianming's old servant, smashed the plaque and door of the Prince Club, and then made a phone call to Mr. Wu's secretary, demanding that the Prince Club be disbanded!"
At this moment, a girl suddenly spoke.
The girl's name is Chen Xue, Chen Qingjun's youngest daughter, who is currently studying in college.
"Xiaoxue, are you sure?"
Including Chen Yu, everyone immediately turned their attention to Chen Xue.
"It's absolutely true. Ma Hu's sister and I are best friends. Brother Ma Hu happened to be there that day!"
Chen Xue said.
"Brother Chen Ye is awesome!!"
"I wonder if I can see Brother Chen Ye today?"
Hearing Chen Xue's words again, many of the younger generation of Chen family became a little excited.
Except for two people.
Chen Yu and Xu Qi couple.
Unlike the juniors who talk about the Prince Club unscrupulously, their parents all know that this matter has far-reaching implications, and it involves Chen Ye and the Chen family, so they all avoid talking about it, and they don't talk about their respective jobs, but Tian Nanhai Beidi chatted about some interesting things.
at the same time.
In the study room in the inner courtyard, brother and sister Chen Jingyi and Chen Huimin chatted with Chen Xiurui about Chen Ye.
"Brother, since Xiaoye appeared, the child has been in constant turmoil, even more exaggerated than Qingdi back then. If this continues for a long time, I'm afraid it won't be a problem. Do you have any plans here?"
Chen Jingyi was the first to ask.
Chen Xiurui said calmly: "Ono's life is his own decision. I won't interfere."
"Brother, I heard that last time you sent your secretary to pick him up here in a special car and let him stay here for one night."
Chen Huimin smiled.
"It's his first time in Beijing. I took him home to see him. Isn't this normal?"
Chen Xiurui glanced at his sister.
Chen Huimin's eyes flashed, and then she looked at her second brother Chen Jingyi.
Chen Jingyi hesitated for a moment and asked:
"Brother, it seems that Huimin and I can see Xiaoye today?"
"Xiaoye went to the airport to pick up his mother. He should be here before six o'clock. This is the first time the two of them have truly gone home."
Chen Xiurui replied calmly, reminding the two of them at the same time.
Yanjing Airport.
Chen Ye and Chen Xiurui's secretaries were standing at the exit of the airport VIP channel, waiting for Fang Lan.
Soon, Fang Lan, accompanied by Xiaojiu, appeared in Chen Ye's sight.
"Mom, sister."
Chen Ye took the lead to greet him.
Xiaojiu did not come to Yanjing with Fang Lan specifically.
As the adopted daughter of Emperor Chen Qing, she serves in the Summer Shou Organization. Now her new position is Fang Lan's bodyguard, and her task is to protect Fang Lan's safety.
This was an order personally issued by Zhen Shouye, the leader of the Xia Shou Organization, ostensibly to take care of Xiao Jiu.
In fact, everyone, including Xiaojiu, knew very well that Zhen Shouye was trying to make trouble for Chen Ye to ensure the safety of Chen Ye's mother Fang Lan!
"Hello, Ms. Fang,"
At this moment, Chen Xiurui's secretary stood next to Chen Ye, took the initiative to say hello to Fang Lan, and then smiled at Xiaojiu.
"Mom, this is Grandpa's secretary Zhang Rui."
"Hello, Secretary Zhang."
Fang Lan responded with a smile, her posture was very low, even a little scared.
Although Chen Ye comforted his mother Fang Lan on the phone three days ago and told her not to be upset and worried, she couldn't do it at all.
After all, this is her first time going to Chen's house.
But she and Chen Qingdi did not receive the certificate.
Even Chen Qingdi is not here today.
"Mom, let's get in the car first, otherwise we will hit the rush hour soon."
Chen Ye noticed his mother's nervousness and didn't say anything. Instead, he smiled and took his mother's arm.
"Chen Ye, I'm going to Shou Xia's headquarters. If you're ready, tell me and I'll pick up my godmother."
Xiaojiu saw this and said with a smile.
Chen Ye said angrily: "You've already called me godmother, but you're not going to celebrate my grandpa's birthday?"
"I...can I go?!"
Xiao Jiu froze on the spot.
She knew that the Chen family was one of the most wealthy families in the Xia Kingdom, and she was just the adopted daughter of Emperor Chen Qing. How could she be qualified to celebrate the birthday of a big shot like Chen Xiurui?
"must go!!"
Chen Ye said.
"But...but..."
"No more, if I tell you to go, just go!!"
Chen Ye directly interrupted Xiaojiu's words, then supported his mother Fang Lan with his left hand, and pulled Xiaojiu's arm with his right hand, and left the airport exit.
ten minutes later.
Chen Ye took his mother Fang Lan and Xiaojiu into Chen Xiurui's special car.
after an hour.
The special car, which was known to everyone in the military headquarters and even in the entire Xia Kingdom, stopped at the entrance of the Chen family compound.
Secretary Zhang got out of the car immediately, walked to the back door of the car, and opened the door.
Chen Ye, Fang Lan and Xiao Jiu stepped out of the car one after another.
Among them, Fang Lan's legs were shaking slightly.
When Chen Ye saw this, he immediately took his mother's arm.
Fang Lan stood still, glanced at the majestic Chen family compound, then looked away, and asked a little uneasily:
"Ono, are you here??"
Wow!
Fang Lan responded with a light sound.
The main door of Chen's courtyard opened in response.
Chen Xiurui walked out of it with his younger brother Chen Jingyi and younger sister Chen Huimin, followed by three generations of the Chen family!
"Hello...Hello..."
When Fang Lan saw Chen Xiurui and others appearing, his expression changed and he quickly said hello.
However--
He didn't wait for her to finish what she said next.
The old man who stamped his feet and shook the entire military headquarters interrupted with a smile:
"Fang Lan, Xiaoye, welcome home!"
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