Chapter 698: Simplicity and Extravagance
It is said that the Wang family has deep roots and a large number of talents. Even if the big tree Wang Yun has fallen, there are still two brothers, Wang Ling and Wang Chang, who hold up the facade of the Wang family.
When it comes to martial arts and martial arts, the Wang brothers are among the best, and they are also very glorious in official history. However, due to their ambitions, the Wang family still belongs to the so-called royalist faction. Compared with other families, they always appear to be superior and disgusting. Moreover, the difference between Chen Long and Wang Yun was that the people were the masters of the country instead of the feudal monarchy system, so the contradiction was simply irreconcilable.
Chen Long looked at the heroic Wang brothers and sighed deeply in his heart. If the people of the three countries could unify their thoughts, it would not be called troubled times. For my own ideals, I can only devote myself to death and die. There is no right or wrong, no right or wrong. These brothers will inevitably become one of the main opponents of the Qinglong Army. Their talents will be annihilated by history, and perhaps their bodies will be destroyed by me, Chen Long.
This feeling of helplessness passed in a flash, and Wang Chang raised his glass in toast. Wang Ling and Wang Chang are not real brothers, but their relationship at this moment is better than that of real brothers. The two have the same mind and ask in unison: "Brother Huaiyang, how do you know our cousins?"
It should be said that at that time, Wang Ling and Wang Chang were not very famous, they were just juniors of the Wang family who had just become officials. Although the family status is quite high, it is still far from becoming famous all over the world. So they were curious and surprised that Huaiyang directly called them by their cousin names.
Chen Long knew that his habit of being knowledgeable was not easy to change. He thought about it and said with a smile: "To be honest with you, my little skill is all given by my immortal master. This is an opportunity given to me by my senior generation. I can't. Proclaim it with your mouth. In short, in addition to his outstanding martial arts skills, my immortal master also has in-depth research on the major families in China and knows their outstanding children very well, so I can know your cousins."
This sentence is half true and half false. In fact, what the optical brain in Chen Long's mind records is that he is a real god. This sentence indirectly answered everyone's common doubts. Everyone, including Ma Yunluo, was a little overwhelmed and stunned.
It happened that Chen Yuan and Chen Yi also came over with a toast. When Chen Yuan heard this, he asked charmingly: "Brother Huai, is there really an immortal master in this world? You must take me to see the master." ."
At this moment, the team of young people expanded again. Chen Long thought why the Xiangyun Alliance forgot to greet the Chen Yuan brothers and sisters. He smiled bitterly and said: "Master, the dragon is in the sky, traveling around the world. I don't know where he is. If he wants to see me, he will naturally find me." Get me." Chen Yuan's eyes widened and he said: "There are so many great people in the world, it's really fascinating."
Diao Chan was nearby and immediately realized that Chen Yuan was a little sister. Seeing that she was familiar with Chen Long, she couldn't help but smile and purse her lips. As a husband, she was not very good at rejecting beautiful women, but he also respected women very much. It was in this era. A gift from women. This smile was so charming that Wang Ling next to him was immediately stunned. Diao Chan quickly lowered her head and shrank behind the tall Ma Yunluo.
The gentler the woman, the more protective the man is. When Wang Ling saw the two beauties in front of him, he was confused and infatuated for a moment. He took a step forward and said, "Sister Shuang, I'm Wang Ling. My cousin is Yanyun. I'm a little girl now." The governor of Zhongshan. If there is a chance, please invite Sister Shuang to be my guest."
Diao Chan could only nod slightly, her face returned to a cold expression, and she obviously did not want to be approached by Wang Ling, the financial manager. However, the more Wang Ling looked at him, the more he fell in love with him. He took another step forward. Ma Yunluan's face turned cold. He raised his palm and pushed Wang Ling away and said, "Brother Yanyun, respect yourself."
Wang Ling's face changed slightly, knowing that he had lost his temper. He took a few steps back angrily and said, "I think Sister Shuang is very friendly, just like her own sister. Please forgive me for any rudeness." But his eyes were like It was like it was on fire, staring at Diao Chan. Wang Chang next to him was calm and calm. Knowing that they were not very welcome in this small circle, he pulled Wang Ling and nodded to leave.
Wang Ling reluctantly turned around and stared at Diao Chan for a few times, then stared at Chen Long for a few more times, and then left angrily. At this time, the banquet was in full swing, and countless people were toasting and passing by. Just as the sky was getting dark, Ma Yunluo ordered people to light lanterns and torches, and the entire Xiangyun Pavilion immediately turned red, adding to the dreamy color.
Chen Long remembered his agreement with Cheng Gongying. In a few hours, it would be the time to cross the river as agreed with Huang Yan, and he would touch Li Ru's tiger butt. I was lamenting in my heart that I couldn't rest for one more day. At this time, Zheng Xuan walked slowly and smiled at everyone. Everyone quickly saluted and praised: "Master Zheng!"
This Confucian master's eyes were clear, as if his wisdom were as deep as the ocean. While smiling, he said to Ma Yunluo: "This banquet is so sumptuous, the Tianshui Gang is really rich!" As he spoke, he shook his patched Confucian clothes, and the implication was self-explanatory.
Ma Yunluo's face suddenly turned red, and he lowered his head and said, "Master Zheng is absolutely right. Students are indeed not frugal enough, which goes against Confucian simplicity. After this banquet, we should reflect on it and ask Master Zheng to punish us. If Master Zheng agrees, I shall announce that the banquet is over."
Zheng Xuan nodded slightly and was about to speak. Seeing that Ma Yunluo was being scolded, Chen Long asked with a smile: "Master Zheng, I have always believed that simplicity and luxury are relative concepts. The banquet tonight is not very good compared to those wealthy families." It’s extravagant, not to mention extravagant. It can be said that the leader of the horse gang has put a lot of effort into organizing this grand event, making it lively and entertaining for everyone.”
Ma Yunluan didn't expect that Chen Long would come forward to speak for him, and couldn't help but be speechless. Zheng Xuan became interested and asked: "Brother, tell me, is there a difference between luxury and extravagance?"
Chen Long gritted his teeth and said: "Well, if the cost of something exceeds the basic needs of the matter, there are some improper and undue consumption items and activities, or the consumption is not commensurate with the individual's income, what else? There are consumers who make exaggerated comparisons and rituals that are weird and cumbersome. If a business pursues financial gain and violates ethical principles and hierarchical order, it is naturally a negative social phenomenon and should be criticized."
"So, what people call extravagance today generally refers to aspects of life, and it mainly refers to economic aspects. At most, considerations of social morality and lifestyle are added to it. The so-called luxury refers to consumption beyond one's financial capacity. Horse gang leader and above Neither of them belong, so it has nothing to do with luxury, isn’t that right?”
After saying that, Chen Long looked at Zheng Xuan and felt relieved when he saw his smile widen. But Zheng Xuan would never admit this set of fallacies. It's just that he said it awkwardly. Is there any mysterious philosophy involved?
If you want to know what happens next, listen to the explanation next time.
