The usually quiet and peaceful courtyard was now tense and divided into three factions.
One group was furious, with Jiang Sheng and Zheng Ruqian as the vanguard, and Wen Zhiyun as the rearguard.
Everyone was at a loss. Xu Mo looked at this and that, and wanted to coax but didn't know who to coax first.
There is also a group of people watching the fun, represented by Chang Yan, whose handsome face is full of innocence and kindness.
"Brother!" Jiang Sheng was so angry that he broke his voice, "Have you forgotten what you said? How did you educate us? Have you forgotten all!"
"Then I must have forgotten. After all, it was all in the past." Zheng Ruqian groaned, "It has been several years, so it is normal to forget."
Wen Zhiyun's tears became even bigger, "Brother, how could you do this to Xiaosi?"
Xu Mo was almost unsteady on his feet.
Fortunately, in the past few years, fighting all the way from Bai Shen to Juren has sharpened his character, and he has also figured out the temperament of his younger brothers and sisters.
After a brief panic, Xu Mo quickly calmed down and turned his attention to Xiao Jiang Sheng, who was the most angry and the most coaxing person. "It's the eldest brother's fault, but the eldest brother has his own reasons. My sister is the best, so I will definitely understand." Big brother’s, right?”
Jiang Sheng's expression suddenly froze, and his big eyes rolled around. It was obvious that there was a war between heaven and man in his heart.
Taking advantage of this gap, Xu Mo looked at Zheng Ruqian again and saluted solemnly, "Second brother, it's wrong for me to hide it from you, but I just want you to be happy and make money, and I don't want you to be tied up every day. Don't worry, I will definitely not hide it from you in the future. , I’ll tell you as soon as I have something.”
Zheng Ruqian snorted through his nose, looked up at the sky, his expression was disdainful, but his expression was obviously relaxed.
Xu Mo let out a long breath and finally looked at Wen Zhiyun with tears in his eyes.
Facing this fragile younger brother, Big Brother felt numb and could only say sincerely, "Everything is Big Brother's fault. Xiao Si should not get angry and care about Big Brother. You and Xiao Wu are always the same in my heart, there is no difference at all." .”
"Really? Brother? You didn't lie to me?" Wen Zhiyun finally couldn't help but shed tears slowly. "Brother is the person Xiaosi trusts the most. Xiaosi believes every word of brother."
Chang Yan, who was watching the excitement, extended his thumb.
These words are really powerful. On the surface, they appear to believe Xu Mo, but in fact, they are telling Xu Mo that if you hide this from me in the future, I will not believe you.
Xu Mo almost sweated on his forehead, but he still did not forget to promise, "Don't worry, Xiaosi, there will never be a next time."
Wen Zhiyun then broke down into laughter and wiped away the tears.
The atmosphere in the small courtyard gradually transitioned from tense to warm and calm.
Jiang Sheng murmured, as if he wanted to say something else.
Chang Yan coughed, pointed to the table and said, "My big elbow seems to be cold."
There's a huge difference in taste between cold braised pork elbow and hot braised pork elbow.
Jiang Sheng immediately forgot what he was going to say and flew towards the big elbow.
Xu Mo breathed a sigh of relief, turned his head, and saw Chang Yan's smiling face, as if asking for credit: "Brother, look, I helped you too."
What a wise brother.
He was clearly the one who started the trouble, he was the one who wisely protected himself, and he was the one who claimed the credit in the end.
But Xu Mo still couldn't get angry.
The purpose of the banquet was very simple, it was to hope that Xu Mo would not hide the truth, not fight alone, and not forget that this was a family of six.
Even though Fang Heng was thousands of miles away, everyone had never forgotten him.
When Jiang Sheng buys clothes for other brothers, Fang Heng must have a share.
When you encounter delicious pastries, you should write them down with crooked calligraphy, saying that you will take the third brother to taste them when he comes back.
The love of family is not strong, but it is filled in the body, hair, skin and even pores, flowing all the time.
Concealment equals harm.
Who is willing to hurt the family he loves?
Xu Mo smiled helplessly, finally gave up his last persistence, and calmly explained everything.
On the dinner table.
Jiang Sheng was tearing at the big elbow and finally finished it. The first chopstick was placed in Xu Mo's bowl, followed by Zheng Ruqian, Wen Zhiyun, and Chang Yan.
Finally, I bit my mouth full of delicious flavor.
Xu Mo kept looking at his sister quietly until she showed happiness on her face, then smiled and said, "I won't let Zhu Zhi go, but I don't know how to shake the family."
Magistrate Xu taught him to study diligently, the magistrate's wife taught him to be gentle and humble, and the painful experience taught him perseverance and hard work, but no one taught him about intrigues, cunning calculations, and family connections.
From Anshui County to Fengjing, he was like a carp in a river jumping into the sea. He relied on his own excellence to swing, but he couldn't get close to the club head and make a further step.
Zheng Ruqian knows this feeling best.
When he was in Anshui County, he could make a fortune by relying on his cleverness, and he could be respected by others with his eloquent tongue. He was also known as "Zheng Yuanwai" in Xieyang County.
When we arrived in Fengjing, the natives were always superior to others, and the high prices were prohibitive. Even talking about cooperation had to be complicated and complicated.
But obviously in Anshui County, as long as he is sincere and ensures good product quality, he can cooperate with Shopkeepers Hao and Bai.
Sometimes Zheng Ruqian wonders whether he is too stupid or not working hard enough to stay in Fengjing and gain the respect of Fengjing people.
But at this moment, seeing the confusion in Xu Mo's eyes, Zheng Ruqian suddenly realized.
Even the fourteen-year-old genius Xu Jieyuan was at a loss. It was normal for him, a small businessman who lived by his words, not to understand.
Maybe it's not that they don't work hard enough or smart enough, but that Fengjing is not suitable for people from a small place like them.
But can we just leave?
From the perspective of self-esteem, retreating now means running away in embarrassment, a soldier who is surrendered without fighting.
From the analysis of the actual situation, Fang Heng will return to Fengjing sooner or later for revenge, and Xu Mo will also take the imperial examination. The road ahead will always avoid this splendid and prosperous city.
Since you can't avoid it, you can only defeat it.
Regardless of the proud Fengjing people or the complicated aristocratic families, as long as they reserve enough capital and are resourceful, they will definitely be able to defeat and achieve their goals.
"Brother, you are not suitable for doing frivolous things, and your identity will be discovered by the Zhu family sooner or later." Chang Yan stretched out his hand again, covering the back of Xu Mo's hand, "Just be yourself, the upright Xu Jieyuan, in the Imperial College Just make friends in Guangzhou."
Xu Mo's long eyelashes trembled slightly as he understood what the fifth brother meant.
Instead of barely pretending to be close to Zhu Zhi and risking being exposed, it is better to make friends with a few more dignitaries. With Xu Mo's literary talents and knowledge, it is not difficult to have a few true friends.
Even if they cannot go through fire and water, they will still speak out for justice.
"As for Zhu Zhi, don't worry too much." Chang Yan raised the corner of his lips, "You can make big mistakes as a county magistrate, but in Fengjing, can you not find his mistakes?"
As he finished speaking, the eyes of several boys lit up.
Only little Jiang Sheng scratched his head strangely and asked, "Fifth brother, how come you know so much about these things?"
