"What's your opinion?"
Xu Pingxi asked.
The young staff officer named Ouyang Hai stretched greatly.
After the generals in the hall left, his demeanor became more lazy and casual.
"I've told you many times."
"I am just your staff officer. You are the one who makes decisions and gives orders, and I do my best to execute your orders, make plans for you, and turn them into reality."
"So you don't need to ask me what my opinion is, and I won't help you make a decision."
Ouyang Hai's face looked tired after a hangover, so his tone was a little impatient.
This is really not like the attitude of a subordinate towards his boss.
But Xu Pingxi seemed to have been used to it for a long time, and there was no look of dissatisfaction on his face.
He has always been very tolerant of capable people.
There is no doubt that Ouyang Hai is a very capable person, especially in the field of staff. Xu Pingxi has never seen anyone more powerful than this young man.
According to Xu Pingxi's knowledge from storytelling and opera, people like Ouyang Hai are the kind of "celebrities" in the storybooks. Although they are a little crazy, they are really capable of doing things and they don't have any bad intentions. .
Such a person can naturally use it with confidence and boldness. As for his little temper, Xu Pingxi has always pretended not to notice it.
Just like this.
Xu Pingxi turned to look at Tang Huanpei.
"Brother Tang, what about you?"
Tang Huanpei, who has a weathered face and looks much older than his actual age, is holding a teacup in his hand, with a few red wolfberries the size of little fingers floating in the cup.
During the meeting just now, Tang Huanpei had been holding this tea cup, taking a sip from time to time, and turning a deaf ear to the quarrels between the generals.
Seeing Xu Pingxi asking, a simple and honest smile appeared on his face.
"Brother Xu, you can do whatever you want. Lao Tang will just follow you."
Xu Pingxi sighed. This answer did not surprise him at all.
Because starting from when he was in Zuo Gong's army decades ago, when he asked Tang Huanpei for his opinion on something, Tang Huanpei always answered him with the same sentence.
Then Xu Pingxi laughed a few times.
He valued the opinions of these two people the most, but neither of them gave any opinions.
Of course, in a sense, they all gave their own opinions: no matter what choices they made, they had no opinions.
That'll be fine!
"But, Boss Xu, why don't you replace your Jingcheng security commander?"
At this time, Tang Huanpei made an opinion on another matter.
"This guy Chen Fusheng may have gotten used to living a stable life over the years. He used to dare to carry a gun and fight with people on the battlefield, but now I'm afraid he only dares to charge at women with a gun in bed."
Although Tang Huanpei has an honest face, when he speaks hurtful words, he reveals the vicious and ruthless demeanor of a veteran.
"I think Jiang Changyun is pretty good. For example, if he is appointed as the commander of Jingcheng's security, Boss Xu can rest assured."
Xu Pingxi shook his head and said:
"I can't trust any of those people now! Whether it's a good person or a bad person, who knows what he really thinks in his heart."
"And the people of the Rising Sun Nation have always been good at buying people. Like Lao Zhang outside the Pass, the mutiny was provoked by the Rising Sun Nation. Wasn't it because most of the old brothers around him were bribed by the Rising Sun Nation! Even My aunt and my wife are all spies from the Kingdom of the Rising Sun!"
"You scolding the sun, think about Lao Zhang's embarrassment. Now I don't dare to go back to Baichun Garden to sleep. These days, I sleep alone in the study room. Everyone looks like they are colluding with the people of the Rising Sun Country."
Xu Pingxi cursed and then said to Tang Huanpei:
"Let's do this. You can first transfer a division from your Second Army in Tancheng. When the time comes, the defense of Yingcheng will be handed over to that division first."
"Boss Xu, aren't you afraid that I will be bribed by people from the Rising Sun Country?"
Tang Huanpei looked at Xu Pingxi seriously and asked.
"Buy you?"
Xu Pingxi burst out laughing.
"Tang Laoer, you don't smoke or drink, you are not greedy for money, and you have no addiction to officialdom. If I hadn't forced you to keep you, you would have gone back to your hometown to farm. You are not even interested in women. What can the people of the Rising Sun country do to bribe you?" you?"
"If they can bribe you, they might as well bribe me directly, Lao Xu!"
"So I can distrust anyone, but I will never distrust you, Tang Laoer."
Faced with Xu Pingxi's heartfelt praise, Tang Huanpei's expression didn't change much. He was neither scared nor grateful. Instead, he stretched out his fingers and picked his ears. It seemed that Xu Pingxi's words had touched his ears. I can already hear the calluses.
"Okay, then I will send a telegram later and send over the First Division of our Second Army and the directly affiliated guard regiment. The first division is responsible for the defense of Jingcheng. As for the guard regiment, you, Shishipo, also want to Add more people."
Xu Pingxi nodded with satisfaction.
Although Tang Huanpei is an honest person, honesty does not mean incompetence.
This is also a capable person.
Leave things to him and you will always feel at ease.
Over the years, ups and downs, it has been like this.
But Tang Huanpei's next words made Xu Pingxi change his expression immediately.
"Also, Boss Xu, you should play less with women. We brothers are already old. If we stop messing around, we can live a few more years by maintaining our health like me."
Tang Huanpei waved the warm water with wolfberry in his hand toward Xu Pingxi.
Just his words made Xu Pingxi jump up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.
"Am I old? Am I old? Do you know that I haven't touched a woman these days, and every morning I wake up..."
"Okay, Marshal Xu, stop bragging and tell me what you're going to do!"
Ouyang Hai behind Xu Pingxi urged impatiently while yawning.
Judging from his appearance, he probably wanted to end the meeting quickly so that he could go back and catch up on his sleep.
Xu Pingxi turned around and glared at Ouyang Hai.
But he finally stood up from the Taishi chair.
"What's the choice? Although I'm not a good person, there are two things I will never sell. One is my mother, and the other is the country."
Xu Pingxi put the cigarette rod back into his waist.
"But before Tang Laoer and your army arrive" in Jingcheng, let's practice Tai Chi with those people from the Rising Sun Country. "
"Nakata Takeo will come to see me later, so you two should accompany me to meet me!"
"yes, Sir."
Tang Huanpei stood up.
Ouyang Hai suddenly turned into a sad face, because his plan to go back to catch up on his sleep seemed to have been ruined again.
"By the way, Staff Officer Ouyang, how do you say the words happy birthday in Yinjiliwen?"
Xu Pingxi walked towards the door, but when he was about to reach the door, he suddenly turned around and asked Ouyang Hai.
"Happy birthday."
Ouyang Hai replied lazily and didn't care.
Maybe the handsome man has taken a fancy to another female college student!
"Where's Aipei staying?"
Xu Pingxi murmured something repeated in his mouth, and then continued to walk out the door.
Today is her daughter's birthday. Although Xiang'er had already said that she just wanted to celebrate with her friends and not disturb her, Xu Pingxi still wanted to say happy birthday to her daughter.
…
Shu Guan stood alone at the dining table filled with food, holding a plate of roasted chicken with crispy skin and golden oil, enjoying the food alone.
As for Rong Miao, she was standing in the distance and was surrounded by a group of ladies chatting.
She and Xu Chuxiang should be said to be in the same circle. Rong Miao also knew most of the friends Xu Chuxiang invited today, so they quickly got together and started chatting.
Naturally, it was not convenient for Shu Guan to stand among the women all the time, so he had no choice but to come here to have something to eat.
Although Rong Miao has been introducing people to him at the banquet, it seems that he wants Shu Guan to integrate into this circle.
But Shu Guan really had no interest.
He likes Rong Miao, but he is indeed not the same type of person as Rong Miao, and he cannot truly become a member of Rong Miao's circle.
The people who can come to Xu Chuxiang's birthday party today are either the children of high-ranking families, or they are young heroes who have achieved extraordinary results in a certain field. They are all the real upper-class figures of this era.
It's a pity that he Shu Guan is far above this circle.
For example, several young people who were walking over to get food at this time, the leader of which was the man who was talking loudly, came to the opposite side of Shuguan, and when he was about to pick up a piece of steak, he inadvertently saw the man opposite who was eating roast chicken. He stared blankly, and then his face instantly turned pale.
"Hello, Professor Liu."
Shuguan gnawed on the chicken leg and said hello to the man with a smile.
This man is exactly the university professor surnamed Liu who had dinner with Rong Miao, Xu Chuxiang and the others at the Jasmine Restaurant last time.
The other person named Ji was not seen at today's birthday party.
Professor Liu saw that Shu Guan's body was a little stiff, his eyes were a little frightened, and he forced a smile on his face.
"Inspector Shu, hello."
Professor Liu turned around to say hello, and then left the table without looking back, as if avoiding a snake or scorpion.
It seems that I really scared this gentle man last time.
After finishing a piece of roast chicken, Shu Guan turned his head and glanced at Rong Miao, and found that Rong Miao was walking towards the flower hall on the arm of several women, as if he had something to do.
At this time, she happened to look towards Shu Guan, their eyes met, and Rong Miao gave him an apologetic smile.
Shu Guan waved to her, telling her not to worry about him.
Then Shu Guan turned around, glanced at the table, and aimed at a piece of pan-fried fish steak. It was indeed the home of the governor, and the skill level of the chefs here was truly unparalleled.
Anyway, you have nothing to do, so let’s treat your stomach well.
When Shu Guan put the pan-fried fish steak into his bowl, a faint fragrance came from behind him, and then a familiar voice rang out.
"Inspector Shu, do these foods still suit your taste?"
Shu Guan turned around and found Xu Chuxiang standing behind him, looking at him with a smile.
"Miss Xu, please stop calling me Inspector Shu."
Shu Guan smiled bitterly.
"I didn't expect you to be with Sister Miao."
"Fate in the world is always wonderful."
Shuguan took a bite of the fish steak and said with a smile.
Xu Chuxiang's eyes flashed with a hint of sadness.
If it was fate, then I should have known him earlier than Rong Miao.
Then neither of them spoke anymore.
"Are Dahu and the others okay during this time?"
Not long after, Xu Chuxiang asked.
"They are all doing well, and Dahu's wife has given birth to another daughter."
"I originally wanted to call Yadan here today, but she has a monthly exam in two days, so I didn't interrupt her study."
"No, try not to let her come to a place like this, and have less contact with your friends."
"Don't you think it's a good thing to open Yadan's eyes?"
"Wait until she is ready. When her ability is not enough to bear such a life, entering this colorful world too early will only make her lose herself."
The two chatted casually.
Shu Guan discovered that he and Xu Chuxiang actually had more common topics than Rong Miao.
Xu Chuxiang's expression gradually became more natural, and the regret in his eyes gradually disappeared.
At a certain moment, she suddenly raised a glass of champagne and smiled at Shu Guan Yingying:
"Shuguan, let's have a drink together."
"For what?"
Shu Guan looked at her calmly and said.
"Happy birthday to me!"
Shu Guan thought for a while, picked up a glass of champagne from the table, and raised it to Xu Chuxiang.
"Ms. Xu, happy birthday."
Xu Chuxiang touched the cup lightly to Shu Guan.
"I wish you and Sister Miao happiness."
Shu Guan was startled for a moment, then he laughed, raised his head and drank the wine in the glass.
Xu Chuxiang took back the last trace of regret in his eyes.
In fact, she knew very well that as Rong Miao's good friend, she should not talk to Shu Guan alone about so many things without Rong Miao's presence.
Just seeing Shu Guan standing here alone, she walked over involuntarily.
Xu Chuxiang was a little ashamed of this.
...Not anymore...I will treat him as an ordinary friend...
Xu Chu told himself silently in his heart.
Even if she likes Shu Guan, she won't get close to him anymore after knowing that he has a girlfriend.
For example, these days, she encountered some problems in the design of the landmark building to be built, and she was originally planning to ask Shu Guan for advice.
But Xu Chuxiang is now ready to solve those problems by himself.
Then she raised her head and drank the wine in the glass, swallowing some of the loss and bitterness together.
At this moment, the voice of another man who was extremely important to her sounded from behind.
"He Aipei is waiting for me, my daughter."
Xu Chuxiang turned his head and saw his father standing behind him at some point.
Earlier today, she told Xu Pingxi that she wanted to have a party with her friends on her birthday today and asked Xu Pingxi not to worry about her.
But at this moment, seeing his old father coming quietly, Xu Chuxiang suddenly felt a sore feeling in the corners of his eyes.
"father!"
Xu Chuxiang called out in surprise, and then threw herself into Xu Pingxi's arms. At this moment, she had the urge to cry bitterly in Xu Pingxi's arms.
"He Aipei is waiting, He Aipei is waiting, my daughter, today is your birthday, why are you still crying?"
Seeing the tears flowing from the corners of his daughter's eyes, the Governor-General of Chu Xiang said words that Xu Chuxiang didn't understand while hurriedly comforting his daughter.
"Tell dad, who bullied you, dad will go and peel off his skin."
Xu Pingxi looked up at the young man standing with his daughter.
Just now, from afar, he saw his daughter standing with this young man talking, smiling happily, and clinking glasses with him to drink.
At that time, Xu Pingxi felt a little weird, and even felt a little sour.
It's just that the young man kept his back to him, and Xu Pingxi didn't see his face.
But at this time, Shu Guan finally turned his face.
So Xu Pingxi, who was ready to teach this young man a lesson for making his daughter cry, almost had his eyes popping out of his head.
At this moment, the look on Xu Pingxi's face was truly wonderful.
In addition to the extreme shock and surprise, there was also the embarrassment of having to swallow up all the anger that had already arisen. I was planning to make trouble for someone on the street, but I didn't expect that what I was causing was someone I couldn't afford to offend. There is no difference between a big old man and a little punk.
"You...you...why are you at my house?"
He looked at Shu Guan and asked stammeringly.
"Dad, do you know him?"
At this time, Xu Chuxiang wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, looked at his father blankly, and then looked at Shu Guan, confused.
