"What does this Mr. Li look like?"

"No one has seen him. I heard that as soon as Marshal Li became successful, he was sent abroad. Now that he has grown up, his family is urging him to get married. He just came back not long ago."

“I don’t know how to live a cool life abroad.”

"I heard—don't tell anyone—that he came back to fight for power. Marshal Li is considering his successor."

"With Young Master Li here, is there any chance for this second master?"

"We have to take a look, right? What if it's even better?"

The dance had already begun, but the atmosphere seemed to have not started yet. Even the intro to the song on the record player was playing all the time. Only when the second young master of Commander Li's family arrived did the person on the record speak.

The owner of Lin Mansion, Lin Ziwen, wears a black gown and round-frame Western glasses. He is a former Jinshi scholar, a scholarly family, and an entrepreneur who opened a private bank and factory.

But compared with the Li warlords who dominated Songcheng, Mingcheng, and Yongcheng, it was far from enough. I don't know how much "confiscated" a scholarly family and entrepreneur of this size had been.

The original engagement was casually made by Commander Li when he was not yet prosperous. Neither Commander Li nor Lin Ziwen expected Commander Li to rise so quickly.

At this point in the marriage, Commander Li's attitude is all-or-nothing, it all depends on his son's liking, but Lin Ziwen has to hold on tightly, especially now, it is like the only life-saving rope in a deep well.

Behind him are Mrs. Lin and Miss Lin Yin.

"Ayin," Mrs. Lin told her daughter in a low voice, "I have told you about the situation at home. Now the only way to cross this river is to rely on this second master."

Lin Yin nodded slightly, looking a little pale.

Mrs. Lin glanced at her daughter and couldn't bear it in her heart. She comforted her: "This Mr. Li has studied and won't be like his elder brother."

Li Bichang, Mr. Li, shot and killed people whenever he disagreed.

The most famous thing is that on the day of taking a concubine, he asked the bride to put an apple on her head and shoot it with a gun. He said that he wanted the woman to experience his other shooting skills first.

As soon as the gunshot rang out, the apple shattered and the bride fainted with fright. Young Master Li laughed loudly, threw the gun to his men, and carried his concubine to the bridal chamber.

Marshal Li did not shoot at his women. He used the family rules - any woman who entered the house would be tied to a chair and beaten with a whip to let the women know the rules - there was a concubine in the house who had her feet pulled out.

In 1928, women could study and go to dance halls. The requirements for the three obediences and the four virtues were lowered. They did not need to read the "Daughter's Book", but they still could not get rid of the situation of "depending on their father in their husband's family, and relying on their husband's family in their natal family".

As the son of Marshal Li and the younger brother of Young Master Li, Li Changzhou is really worrying. If he likes to let women see his marksmanship and has to set rules, it will be a hellish life.

But for the sake of my family...

Lin Yin was pressing her lips tightly when the boy outside the door suddenly shouted: "Second Master Li is here——"

In the living room, the record player seemed to have stopped for a moment, and everyone looked at the door.

Lin Yin saw her father straightening the collar of her gown, and the ladies and ladies were also arranging their hair that had just been permed at the barber shop. Her mother turned around and straightened her sleeves.

"Relax, don't be nervous." Mrs. Lin whispered.

Lin Yin took a deep breath and smiled slightly.

When Mrs. Lin stood up again, a person walked in from the door.

Wearing a suit and a civilized stick, he is tall and taller than the average man, has a handsome face, and behaves elegantly and calmly, making him look like a handsome nobleman.

The protagonist finally appears.

Mrs. Lin nudged Lin Yin and gave her a look that seemed very good. She would be more enthusiastic and proactive later.

Lin Yin also felt a little relieved. Although people should not be judged by their appearance, it would be better for her future husband to be more handsome and gentle.

The ladies and ladies around him were also talking in low voices, with gleaming eyes, like a pack of wolves seeing a sheep.

"Long day!" Lin Ziwen laughed and stepped forward.

Li Changzhou withdrew his eyes from looking around, and stepped forward with a smile: "Uncle, Changzhou is late!"

The two of them held hands together and unknowingly thought it was a father and son reunion.

After chatting for a while, Lin Ziwen stepped aside and introduced: "This is Ayin, Ayin, this is Marshal Li's second son, and your fiancé, Chang Zhou."

Lin Yin shortened his body and saluted: "Lin Yin has met my second brother."

"You're welcome, Sister Lin." Li Changzhou smiled heartily.

He looked at Lin Yin. She was petite, fair and smooth, wearing a dress made of exquisite soft satin fabric. She had bright eyes and white teeth, and had an innate bookish air, like a demure water lily.

He looked at her not because he cared about her, but because he was simply interested in the "ancient people". Lin Ziwen was also looked at by him in this way.

The two greeted each other, and Lin Ziwen introduced other people to him, including Lin Yin's married eldest sister and second sister.

Some women who like foreign movies, or have simply studied abroad, spoke a few words of English to him cheerfully and affectionately, and discussed life abroad.

Li Changzhou talked about Colombia, where the sky is like a robin's egg, the experience of milking a cow himself, how much gold was used in Italian churches, the volcanoes and sailing ships in Sicily.

After chatting, the party naturally involves dancing.

This is a dance prepared for Li Changzhou and Lin Yin, they must dance one.

"Chang Zhou, you must often attend dance parties abroad. You can teach our Ayin. This child knows how to read and draw all day long. Don't call her, she can play the piano all afternoon!" Mrs. Lin said with a smile.

"Mother~" Lin Yin was a little embarrassed.

This is not showing off and promoting by asking others to teach you how to dance.

"Forget it about dancing." Li Changzhou smiled.

The surrounding area immediately fell silent, and Lin Ziwen's heart skipped a beat.

"I injured my foot a few days ago and it's difficult for me to move. If Sister Lin doesn't introduce me, we can go and have a chat. I don't know much about China right now. Sister Lin can be my temporary teacher."

"Okay! Okay!" Lin Ziwen laughed again, "Ayin, you can take Chang Zhou with you. By the way, don't go to school these days. Take Chang Zhou to get familiar with the country, go watch movies and listen to plays.

!”

Li Changzhou and Lin Yin bowed to the surroundings and came to the corner.

They each took a glass of mint julep with ice.

"Is the second brother's foot okay?" Lin Yin asked.

"It doesn't affect walking, but I can't dance." Li Changzhou took a sip of mint julep.

Because I have never drunk it before, I don’t know the difference between the wine from 100 years ago and the wine from 100 years ago.

"Then just rest. Don't worry about it just because it doesn't matter."

After chatting for a while, Lin Yin suddenly asked: "Second brother, when you come back this time, has the commander assigned you a task?"

Li Changzhou nodded, but did not elaborate.

Li Bichang joined the army with Marshal Li and mixed in the army. When Li Changzhou came back this time, he was arranged to rectify Songcheng and turn it into a base for the Li family.

Not long after Songcheng was conquered, the forces in the city were in chaos, the concession was invincible, the martial arts schools were divided, and the financial world relied on things other than the financial world.

Although Li is a powerful dragon across the river, it is hard to say whether he can deal with these local snakes. This is also Marshal Li testing Li Changzhou's ability.

"What does second brother think of the current women's movement?" Lin Yin stared into Li Changzhou's eyes.

"Women's Movement?"

"Women's liberation and equal rights for men and women, have you heard of it?"

"I've heard of it."

"What do you think, second brother?"

"Very good." Li Changzhou nodded.

Lin Yin could see indifference and concern on his face.

Of course Li Changzhou doesn't care. This is not the real past, so what's the use of caring about it. What's more, he has something a thousand times more important than this - finding his sister and Yang Qinglan.

A dance without dancing was boring. Although there was a bookish beauty sitting next to her, with a petite figure, it was a pity that Li Changzhou was not interested. If he didn't want to integrate into the times as quickly as possible, he would have made excuses to leave midway.

After finally making it to the end of the dance, he immediately said goodbye and left.

He has already figured out how to find Yang Qinglan and Li Qianxia.

The newspaper industry in this era has been very developed. As long as they find a large newspaper to publish the news of Li Changzhou's return to China, the two of them will naturally come to their door. As the best way to understand this era, they will definitely pay attention to the newspapers (

At least Yang Qinglan won’t).

This method can only be used now. We must find a better contact method to avoid the age of backward communication.

In addition, be careful of those with black and white cards. These people can also notice him through newspapers.

Thinking about this, he walked towards the car whose door had already been opened.

"boom!"

There was a flash of fire in the darkness, and then a gunshot.

The guests were stunned for a moment, then screamed in panic and ran towards the house.

Lin Ziwen and Lin Yin escaped while being protected by their bodyguards.

As Lin Ziwen ran, he shouted: "Nephew Changri!"

"Second Master!" Liu De led six armed guards and swarmed to Li Changzhou.

"I'm fine." Li Changzhou refused to get into the car and looked towards the direction where the gunshots were heard. A figure was getting into the car and preparing to escape.
To be continued...