Marriage of the Republic of China

Chapter 99 [Special Part 2] Group portrait

Hearing the sound of the siren, Dong Ergou, who was sitting on the fence of the customs exit at the wharf, raised his eyelids, and his eyes wandered among the passengers flocking to their relatives and friends.After waiting for a long time to finally lock on the target, his dark pupils immediately ejaculated, and a fleeting smile rose from the corner of his mouth, and he immediately returned to the lazy and picky expression just now.

"Two dogs! Two dogs!" Fu Wenyang saw him from a long distance, but he couldn't forcefully push the gray-haired or thin fellow travelers in front of him, so he stretched out his arms and shouted loudly to attract him. each other's attention.

Dong Ergou jumped off the fence, put his hands in his trouser pockets casually, and raised his chin at Fu Wenyang to signal that he heard it.Due to lack of nutrition as a child, he failed to grow in size after all.The black shirt and trousers wrap a lean figure, and the collarbone exposed at the neckline is covered with healthy wheat-colored skin.Compared with Fu Wenyang, his peer Fu Wenyang, who finally squeezed in front of him with a student-like face, Dong Ergou looked like a "social person".

"Mr. Qiao, what did you feed you? You're running fast enough." Patting Fu Wenyang's strong arm, Dong Ergou raised his face slightly dissatisfied. They were still the same height when they separated a year ago.

"It's just the ones I ate before, but it's too fast, and my joints hurt every day when I wake up." Fu Wenyang put down the box and took out his hands. He took out his backpack, found something and put it in Dong Ergou's hands. Looking at him, "Ergou, do you think I brought you something?"

Dong Ergou looked away from Fu Wenyang's silly smiling face, and sneered at the pieces of nougat in his hand: "No, you, I thought it was some kind of treasure, just a few pieces of candy? "

"There's still more in the box! I brought three catties, and I'll give it to you!" After Fu Wenyang finished speaking, seeing that Dong Ergou didn't show any surprise, the smile on his face gradually disappeared, and he asked aggrievedly: " Didn’t you like nougat very much before?”

When I was in Chongqing, Mrs. Jiang Jinhan's family lived at the end of the street with his uncle's family, and because they were familiar with Qiao Ansheng, the two families lived like a family.Every time Dong Ergou went to his uncle's house, he stared at the nougat on the coffee table.But at that time, the supply of supplies was tight, and the adults stipulated that children should only have one piece of candy a day, and Fu Wenyang always kept his piece for Dong Ergou.Every time he saw Dong Ergou licking the candy like a peerless delicacy, he felt very happy.

"There was nothing else to eat at that time, of course I would be happy to have a piece of candy—" Dong Ergou paused and missed his eyes.In fact, after coming to the United States, ice cream and chocolate jelly beans were made casually, and he ate too much. Now he has no idea about the sweet ones.But the silly boy has a solid heart, it's not bad to have this kind of heart——Thinking of this, the corners of Dong Ergou's mouth twitched unconsciously.He peeled off a piece of candy and threw it into his mouth, while chewing, he smiled at Fu Wenyang: "Thanks, it's hard for you to remember that I love nougat."

Fu Wenyang became happy again: "Hey, I remember everything about you."

"What's my business?" Dong Ergou became interested, "Hey, don't get stuck with this, let's go, I'm here by car."

Picking up two heavy boxes, Fu Wenyang followed beside him and said excitedly: "When I was studying, you made trouble next to me. When I cleaned up the house, you made trouble next to me. I put my cousin to bed." time, you pounding next to me—"

"Okay!" Dong Ergou yelled at him awkwardly, "You can't remember me, can you?"

"I remember, when we were 14 years old, we children were playing in the water by the river, and you pushed me into the water to hide for me when there was a bombing, and almost drowned me." Whatever you want, there is no turning point.

Dong Ergou stopped in his tracks, turned his head to stare at Fu Wenyang, and asked gnashing his teeth: "Did your mother come to the United States to study or seek revenge?"

Shocked by his sudden burst of momentum, Fu Wenyang stammered: "...I...I...I came to school...and...and to find you... Ergou... Didn't you say that when you grow up, you want...to be my daughter-in-law?"

"—"

Half a piece of unmelted nougat stuck in his throat with the draft of air-conditioning, Dong Ergou beat his chest with one hand and pushed Fu Wenyang, his face turned into a pig's liver.He did say that, but it was in jest.

Fu Wenyang was stupid and was often teased by his classmates in Baoding.One day he went to the battalion to deliver something to Jiang Jinhan, passing by the school gate and saw Fu Wenyang being stoned by some brats, he rushed up and beat those little hooligans away.Those few ran away and taunted Fu Wenyang, "Stupid boy sitting on the gate, crying for a wife", and he said casually, "That's right! I will be Wen Yang's wife when I grow up! You bully him, you bully him." I!".

Tong Yan Wuji, who would have thought that the fool took it seriously!

Seeing that Dong Ergou was choking, Fu Wenyang dropped the box with a "bang", freed his hands and rubbed his chest and back tightly, and said frankly, "Ergou, don't worry, I won't rush you." You, you prepare slowly, anyway, I still have to go to school."

——I'm going to fuck!

Dong Ergou was out of breath, so he managed to pass his breath and lift his leg to kick Fu Wenyang.They were almost kicked, and the customs patrol officers not far away all looked in their direction.

Fu Wenyang hid outside the attack range and patted the footprints on his trousers, with a look of grievance - he can't laugh at brother Han Chen for marrying a tiger wife, my wife is a cow, so I'm so anxious.

After receiving Fu Wenge's letter, Yan Guilan regretted that the other party could not come to the wedding, but at the same time, she was happy for him and Bai Hanchen to welcome the arrival of a new little life.To say that her former second uncle is also very good at taking time, and after only a few months of going to Singapore, she tossed a little one. It seems that the next generation of the Bai family is destined to flourish.

I don't know how many children I will have in the future——Yan Guilan blushed as she thought about it.Even though she was alone in the room, she was still ashamed of the sudden thought that crossed her mind.Seeing Luo Jiaxuan's desperate look of wanting to have a bridal chamber before the wedding, there is no need to worry about staying alone in the vacant house in the future.

The relationship between her and Luo Jiaxuan is also fate.After Luo Jiaxuan went to Yunnan, he wrote her a letter expressing his affection, but she did not reply at that time.Later, when a war broke out, we were separated from each other, and we lost contact.Until two years ago, they ran into each other in the bank where Yan Guilan worked. From that day on, Luo Jiaxuan began to pursue her passionately.

The roses delivered to the counter at fixed times every day, dinner invitations once a week, and no matter how busy Luo Jiaxuan is, he will set aside one day every month to drive her to the countryside or accompany her to church.After a long time, she was finally moved by this thick and thin man, and promised to be his girlfriend.Not long after, during a dinner date, Luo Jiaxuan booked the entire restaurant and proposed to her amidst the dancing candlelight.

At that moment, she hesitated, not because of anything else, but because she didn't know what Luo Jiaxuan relied on to make money.As a bank employee, she can easily check Luo Jiaxuan's assets.To be honest, that should not be the income level that a Chinese newcomer to the United States should have.Moreover, each transfer of money has different notes, and the income and expenditure accounts cover various industries. It seems that Luo Jiaxuan has done everything from factory workers to state councilors.

Having worked in the bank for a long time, she knew very well that those fund flow notes were just for investigation by the IRS.There is no doubt that the money has been laundered, so how dark is it before it turns white?And there were a few times when Luo Jiaxuan was late for an appointment and hurried over, smelling like gunpowder smoke.

When it comes to dating, life is still separate, she can ignore it and pretend she doesn't know anything.But after getting married, two hearts become one, can she still stay out of it?Dealing with money in the financial city of New York for many years, she has been able to glimpse another world that the sun does not shine through. Caused by the sudden death or disappearance of the account holder?The underground kingdom has its own rules of the game, betrayal or desertion, the only way to apologize is with death.

But looking at the man in front of her who is full of savagery and tenderness to herself, she couldn't bear to refuse.Forget it, she thought, even if the whole world says he is a bad person, as long as he treats me well, what more could I ask for?

Stretching her hand to the front of the ring, Yan Guilan said softly, "Jiaxuan, I want you to promise me one thing."

"Let's not talk about one thing, even [-] pieces are fine." Luo Jiaxuan was full of ambition, "As long as you are willing to marry me, I will be your one from now on...that one is... oh yes, Aladdin's magic lamp, Rub whatever you want and come out.”

Unintentionally joking with him, Yan Guilan withdrew her past tenderness and looked at him firmly: "No matter what you are doing now, don't let future generations get involved in the future. Your life can't go back, and they don't have to."

As if he didn't expect Yan Guilan to say such a thing, Luo Jiaxuan's expression was slightly astonished.But it was only for a moment, and the hot flames ignited in his eyes again.Putting the ring on Yan Guilan's finger, he clasped four slender and fair fingers and kissed heavily——

"Guilan, in this life, I still have to marry you."

Since being baptized as a Christian, Yan Guilan has been very devout, going to church and confessing every week.As good things approached, she went to church more frequently, praying sincerely for Luo Jiaxuan, and may the Lord bless him to turn evil into good luck no matter what situation he encounters.

It was also in the church that she met Jin Yulin, who was doing charity fundraising tours for the foundation.At that time, Jin Yulin was famous all over the world, and everyone in Beiping knew him. Although his appearance had changed after a long time, Yan Guilan still recognized him at a glance.She had already asked from Fu Wenge who Bai Hanyu's heart belonged to. When they met that day, when they heard Jin Yulin's hoarse voice from the pulpit, she understood why Bai Hanyu abandoned everything without hesitation.

Facing the graceful woman standing in front of him, Jin Yulin seemed a little confused for a moment.After learning Yan Guilan's name, he immediately apologized to her with apologies, and earnestly begged her to forgive her for causing their husband and wife to separate.

"Boss Jin, it's all over, don't mention it." Yan Guilan said in relief, "How are Hanyu and the child now? Where do you live?"

Jin Yulin never dared to look directly at Yan Guilan, and lowered his eyes and said: "They are all very well, we live in Chicago, oh, and we gave birth to a son the year before last."

"The original owner blesses your family with happiness." Yan Guilan sincerely wished them, "By the way, I'm getting married, please leave me your address, and I'll send you an invitation."

Finally having the courage to raise his face, Jin Yulin was really happy for her, "That's really... really great... We must go, we must go."

"Take the kids with you."

A happy smile filled Yan Guilan's face.

The wedding was held as scheduled, family and friends gathered together, and laughter filled the lawn outside the church.

Fu Wenyang was kicked again, all because he received the bouquet thrown by Yan Guilan, and then took it to offer treasures to Dong Ergou.

Looking at Dong Ergou who was "chasing and playing" with Fu Wenyang, Jiang Jinhan took a glass of champagne from the tray in the hands of the waiters passing through the crowd, turned his head and said to his wife: "Hey, write a letter to Mr. Qiao later. Xin, make the marriage between Ergou and Wenyang as early as possible. Let him leave it alone, we will take care of it here, and just come to the wedding when the time comes."

"Well, I'll write it when I get back." The lady nodded and said, "Ergou is kind to our family, and we have to take care of major events in life. Back then in Chongqing, if he hadn't dragged me and Yuhan out from the smoke , we both have to be burned to death in the building. I'm afraid Mr. Qiao won't like it, after all, Ergou's background..."

Jiang Jinhan shook his head: "No, Mr. Qiao is a sensible person. He knows that Ergou will definitely not bully Wenyang, and it will not be safe to change someone."

Won't be bullied?Madam looked at Fu Wenyang who was being chased and smashed by Dong Ergou with a bouquet, and clicked her tongue in an indescribable sense.

Three years later.

Sitting in Rong Youlin's office, Luo Jiaxuan and Jiang Jinhan took the documents handed over by each other, looked at each other and looked down.

After the war, a large number of Chinese were scattered all over the world, and many of them never returned to their hometowns.Jiang Jinhan and Luo Jiaxuan belonged to this type of people.When Jiang Jinhan led his troops to break out of the siege, he saw the upper-level resentment in order to preserve their strength against Jun Kai, and he disobeyed orders many times and was dispatched to the border.Together with Luo Jiaxuan, he led an expedition to Burma and made great achievements in battle, but he did not receive the rewards and honors he deserved.

The two, who were completely disappointed with the top management, accepted the invitation of the American staff officer they met in the expeditionary force, and came to New York to work hard one after another.Only when I went outside did I realize that there are many ways to make money, it just depends on how much you have to pay for success and fame.And it just so happens that they are all masters who have fought bayonets on the battlefield and killed without blinking an eye. There is no psychological barrier to killing those local gangsters/gangs who have committed many crimes.

Gradually, they established themselves in New York.Luo Jiaxuan intends to develop in the south, but his funds are limited, so after wandering around a lot, he thought of Bai Hanchen.It should be said that the Bai family's business has grown bigger and bigger these years, but the strange thing is that few people know Bai Hanchen's name, and Rong Yulin is in charge of everything.

No, as soon as he raised the money with Bai Hanchen, Bai Hanchen sent him to Rong Youlin.

The contract is thick, about half an inch long, in three editions in Chinese, English and French.It describes in detail their obligations as "debtors" and the ownership plan after asset gain.

Rong Youlin looked at them calmly, but the words he said were sharp: "When signing this contract, you must strictly abide by the source of funds, and you are not allowed to disclose it to anyone, otherwise I will have my own way to make you lose your pants. As for You don’t need to tell me what you earn and what you do, and I don’t want to know, just pay the income you should pay according to the contract. Remember, it’s a lifetime payment, and the contract period is the rest of your life. As As an extra bonus, I will introduce you to the best lawyers and reliable upper-level connections. Also, Luo Jiaxuan, stay away from my family, what happens to them has nothing to do with you, don’t involve them, understand?"

Jiang Jinhan squinted his eyes and asked Luo Jiaxuan, "What the hell did you do?".

Luo Jiaxuan smiled and nodded.If Bai Hanchen didn't show up, he didn't know what kind of person Rong Yulin was.If we want to cooperate, we must understand each other.He didn't do anything, but sent someone to Macau to investigate Rong Youlin's family background.Hearing reports from his subordinates that Rong Youlin's elder brother was running a small furniture shop, he asked someone to buy a villa there, and entrusted all the interior decoration projects to the elder brother of the Rong family as a gift. A meeting gift from Rong Yulin.I didn't expect to flatter the horse's hoof, and I didn't appreciate it at all.

It's also new to say that the funds controlled by the Bai family are now incomparably rich. Bai Hanchen is willing to be the uncrowned king behind the scenes. At least his elder brother will make a fortune along with him.Is this Rong Youlin making trouble like that?I live a life of being hugged and hugged, but I can watch my brother make a living by making furniture for others.

As if understanding their doubts, Rong Youlin said calmly: "All the money is surnamed Bai, I'm just a custodian, you can't afford to bribe me, Mr. Luo."

"Everyone earns money." Luo Jiaxuan said casually, "However, Mr. Rong is a man of integrity, which Luo really admires."

"Thank you for the compliment, you can shut up and sign the contract." Compared with the two patriarchs who can make the wind and rain in the Chinese circle in the United States, Rong Youlin's momentum is not low, on the contrary, it is even higher.

Jiang Jinhan was meticulous and questioned some details of the contract, such as the obviously unfair lifetime clause.Ke Rongyoulin has an attitude of "this is a standard contract and cannot be changed", he can only bow his head to the evil money in the end.

After all, whoever holds the money is the real boss.

After the contract is signed, there will be a reception dinner as usual.

During the meal, Bai Hanchen showed up, and brought a large family over to catch up with them, without mentioning anything related to the business.He was dressed very casually, with a short-sleeved linen shirt and trousers, and he was wearing flip flops, and on his thumb was a jade wrench that had been passed down by the Bai family for several generations.At first glance, he looks like the owner of a rubber plantation, and he is completely different from the second master of the Bai family who ruled Beiping City back then.

He spoke slowly, with no expression of emotion or anger. The biggest emotional expression was the corners of his mouth slightly raised when he heard that Jiang Luo's family had made a baby kiss.

Looking at Bai Hanchen whose conversation and demeanor are more and more like Bai Yukun, Rong Youlin suddenly felt a bit of bitterness in his mouth.Leaving the table to take a breath outside, he took out the cigarette case and took out a slender cigar, lit it and exhaled faintly.

The restaurant is built on top of the cliff, with the surging sea below.Leaning on the railing, the sea and the sky are the same color under the night sky, as thick as spilled ink.This situation is just like when he first met Bai Yukun many years ago——

"I heard that Mr. Rong is a lawyer. I wonder if I can ask you a question or two?"

Accompanied by the champagne handed in front of me, it was a Peking accent with a perfect accent.

"Sorry, I'm leaving the office. I don't want to talk about work." Rong Youlin, who just escaped from the entanglement of many wealthy businessmen and elites and just wanted to enjoy the sea breeze on the balcony, couldn't give a damn about this kind of low-level approach any good face.However, he still accepted the champagne offered by the other party, and looked sideways at this Peking man who had just been introduced by a certain jazz and claimed to be in the transportation industry.

On the contrary, he has a dignified appearance and an extraordinary bearing. Although he has passed his forty years, there are no wrinkles on his face. It must be due to proper maintenance on weekdays.

"Mr. Bai?" He was not sure if he remembered the other person's last name correctly.

Bai Yukun smiled lightly and nodded: "It's a great honor that Mr. Rong can remember me just after meeting."

"You are the first person from Peiping I've ever met, and you have a deep memory." Being stared at by the other party, Rong Youlin slightly staggered his eyes, "Mr. Bai came to Macau to discuss business?"

"Yes, I want to do shipping. I want to visit Hong Kong and Macau and learn from my predecessors." Bai Yukun raised his hand to support the fence, and followed Rong Youlin's gaze to the distance where the sea and the sky meet. I wrote this book about a man named Columbus, he was really amazing, he was able to travel across the oceans to discover new continents under the conditions at that time, and promoted the progress of history.”

After hearing this, Rong Youlin's eyes moved slightly.Being blessed by heaven, he was born with an alluring appearance. People who struck up a conversation with him in the past always praised him, but this Mr. Bai was the first one to praise others in front of him.

He teased the other party: "So you are deeply moved and determined to set sail to discover the new world?"

"Hahaha, that's not the case. Besides, is there any land that no one has been to? To find the New World, you have to—" Bai Yukun raised his glass and pointed at the bright moon hanging high in the sky, "I have to go to the moon to find it, but I I believe that one day, people will be able to go there.”

"Do you want to go?" Rong Youlin asked.

"Think." Bai Yukun looked at him sideways, his eyes full of confidence and ambition, "Besides, I have a lot of things I want to do, so I need a pair of eyes that have seen the world—Mr. Rong, I Knowing that you traveled to various European countries when you were young, and you have seen a lot, I wonder if you are interested in working by my side?"

"..."

This is really an unexpected conversation with Rong Youlin. It seems that this Mr. Bai is not just trying to spend a good night with him, but invites him to create a business together.Although he didn't know the other party well, the ones who could attend tonight's banquet were definitely not unknown people.

He was not in a hurry to refuse: "Do you want me to be your legal adviser?"

Bai Yukun pondered for a moment, then nodded: "I can set up such a position in the company. In fact, what I need more is someone who can help me make decisions. Mr. Rong, I took the liberty to attend the court hearing you attended earlier. I was very impressed by your performance in court, so I believe that you are the one I am looking for."

"Are you investigating me?" Rong Youlin was secretly surprised.

"I heard a friend mention it in Hong Kong, and I really want to meet you." Bai Yukun said seriously, "I'm sitting below, seeing you turn the tide and turn the tide under the aggressive offensive of the prosecution, so I made up my mind to invite you to go north with me."

Rong Youlin laughed: "Mr. Bai, I am very grateful for your recognition of me, but I am even more curious, where do you have the confidence that I will go north with you?"

"Because I can tell that the courtroom is not big enough for you to flex your muscles." Bai Yukun suddenly lowered his voice, leaned forward and said in a voice almost whispering: "Mr. Rong, Mr. Bai's grand plans are available for you to display to your heart's content. "

As soon as the words hit the center, Rong Youlin's whole body shivered, and the beating of his chest shook the sound of waves in his eardrums.He really wanted to know how much he could do with his own ability, and obviously, the other party had an insight into this.

This person understands him.

He lowered his eyes, his thick eyelashes trembling slightly: "Mr. Bai, what is your grand plan?"

"Oh, this, why don't you go to your office to talk about it tomorrow, I don't want to break your rule of not talking about work when you leave the office." The corners of Bai Yukun's mouth slightly raised, and the shrewdness of a businessman shone in his eyes.

This guy is so appetizing!Rong Youlin couldn't help frowning.

"Hey." Bai Yukun sighed, "I'm afraid Xi Shi frowned because of the scene in front of someone. I have seen it, I have seen it."

"..."

Rong You smiled angrily—this guy is really flirtatious.

"Mr. Rong, I'll take Xihe and Ximeng back first, they have to go to class tomorrow."

Hearing the voice behind him, Rong Youlin withdrew his thoughts, turned around and glanced at his watch, and said to Wen Ge, "Then please help me take Han Jie back, and let him go to school with Xi He tomorrow."

"No trouble." Fu Wenge smiled, "Those guys will be out of luck once they start drinking, how long do you plan to spend with them?"

Rong Youlin said indifferently: "Anyway, I will stay alone when I go back."

After hearing this, Fu Wenge sighed softly: "It's time for you to find a companion, it's so lonely to be alone."

As far as he knows, there are at least two digits of people chasing Rong Youlin.They are all political and business celebrities, but none of them can fall into Rong Yulin's eyes.It is impossible for his mother-in-law to remarry in this life, but fortunately, the house is full of children and grandchildren, enjoying the family happiness.But Rongyoulin is different, he only has one son, Bai Hanjie, and he doesn't have any contact with relatives, the family is always deserted.

"Wen Ge, you should know that in the eyes of outsiders, I, Rong Yulin, have huge wealth, so I can't judge the intentions of those who approach me." Rong Youlin looked down at the other person's swollen belly, "I can't do this now." Very good, don't worry about me, go back and rest early."

Fu Wenge glanced back, and said, "If Han Chen drinks too much, don't let the driver take him home, but throw him in the hotel, I don't want to see him drinking like crazy."

Rong Youlin smiled and said, "Don't worry, what he drank was water."

Bai Hanchen, who was teasing the two living bandits with white water at the dining table, never thought that he would be betrayed by Rong Yulin.After drinking until midnight, he went home and walked into the bedroom. He was about to "go crazy with alcohol" and hit his daughter-in-law, but he was kicked out of bed by the other party.

"You might as well go to Hollywood and let Luo Jiaxuan invest in you to make a movie. Maybe you can win an Oscar." Fu Wenge praised his acting skills.

——I use him to invest money?

Sitting on the floor rubbing his legs, Bai Hanchen snorted disdainfully.

The author has something to say: So you know why there is no Bai family behind, they have retreated behind the scenes

There is another episode, about Zhou Yunfei and Chen Xiaomo, and then this article will be completely over