Hosting is not the same as being the leader. If the Nanjing literary world wants to have a leader, it must be Qin Dewei now. But Qin Dewei has not been in Nanjing for a long time, so there needs to be another person who makes the decision on his behalf. This is the host.

After a night of testing, Jiao Wenjie and Jiao Xiucai gained Qin Dewei's initial recognition without even knowing it.

There is no problem with appearance, no problem with IQ, no problem with emotional intelligence, no problem with emergency response and responsibility as a person, and there are not big problems with small aspects of life.

Most of the marriages these days don't have any love process, and they can only let relatives and friends help them look after each other.

As for why Qin Dewei asked Jiao Wenjie to be the host, it was because he felt that the three people were making too much trouble and forming gangs in Nanjing under his own banner!

Who will be the host? Has anyone ever asked the opinion of this leader?

Qin Dewei needs to let his disciples know what organizational procedures are. Without individual deliberation and leader nomination, they are all invalid and illegal organizational activities!

Ordinary people who have never held power may think that this is no big deal, it is just a mere presiding, and everyone will treat it the same. If the meat rots in the pot, isn't Qin Dewei still the stable leader?

But if you are insensitive to or even unresponsive to such out-of-control things, then you are not worthy of being a leader!

However, Jiao Wenjie only thought that Qin Dewei drank too much and was talking nonsense. He was still wondering, this brother Zhang obviously drank much less than himself, how could he get drunk faster than himself?

So Jiao Wenjie took the initiative to say: "I've had enough fun tonight, why don't we just rest now and go to the city together tomorrow. If Brother Zhang doesn't mind, I can help you find a place to stay."

Qin Dewei said to the beauty next to Jiao Wenjie: "Tonight's accounts are all mine. How much does this lady spend for the night? I paid for Jiao's friend!"

Jiao Wenjie refused repeatedly: "There's no need to spend the night, I'll go back to the inn to sleep!"

Qin Dewei tried to persuade him several times, but Jiao Wenjie still refused, so he gave up. After the two walked out of Jiangdong Building, they each left their residential addresses and said goodbye to each other.

Back at his residence, Qin Dewei said to Ma Er: "I will sneak into the city and go home tomorrow. I don't want others to know."

Qin Dewei really wanted to stay at home for a few days, otherwise as long as others knew he was in Nanjing, there would be no peace.

Ma Er replied: "If you want to keep it completely secret, then hire a carriage and horses who don't know the master early in the morning, and then the master will sit in the hood of the carriage so as not to show his face. I also put on a little disguise to avoid being recognized by acquaintances."

Even when entering the city, I don't know if I will be inspected. The officers and soldiers at Sanshanmen are all familiar with the master, so if they see it, they will not be able to keep the secret."

Qin Dewei had no other choice. Since he couldn't fly over, he could only take one step at a time.

On the other hand, Jiao Wenjie was deliberately drunk a lot tonight, and the stamina was very strong, so he slept a little long.

After he got up and rushed to the address left by "Brother Zhang", he learned that the other party had checked out and left. This made Jiao Wenjie feel disappointed, and felt that Brother Zhang spoke and behaved strangely and unpredictably.

Jiangdong Gate is only the outer city. After entering Jiangdong Gate, you can only reach the outer suburbs of Nanjing, and then enter the inner city to reach the "urban area".

Going east from Jiangdong Gate, past Mochou Lake and Xu Wei Gong's Fanglin Garden, you will reach the Sanshan Gate of the inner city. This area can be said to be one of the places where Qin Dewei often visited, and it can even be said to be the place where he became famous.

Therefore, Qin Dewei was extra careful along the way, and the hood of his carriage was even tighter. When approaching Sanshan Gate, he asked Ma Er to explore the road first.

As a follower who often follows Qin Dewei, Ma Er is known to many people. If the Sanshanmen officers and soldiers can even recognize Ma Er, they cannot leave from here.

When Ma Er successfully passed the Sanshan Gate, Qin Dewei's carriage continued to face the other side. The gatekeepers simply checked that there were no smuggled goods and did not pay attention to Qin Dewei's appearance, so they let him go.

The coachman was hired temporarily and didn't know Qin Dewei's gang. But seeing the sneaky behavior of this gang, he couldn't help but wonder in his heart, could this young man be a fugitive prisoner?

The driver was a little scared at first, but he gave him too much money, so he continued to leave suspiciously. In broad daylight in a big city, you wouldn't openly hijack a car, right?

After actually entering the city, Qin Dewei let go of his worries. After meeting up with the pioneer officer Ma Er, he continued eastward along Sanshanmen Street and then turned southward.

Near noon, we finally arrived near the Qin mansion located southwest of Wuding Bridge and on the bank of the Qinhuai River.

The tall and majestic three-story, four-column Wenkui stone archway stands blocking the street, symbolizing supreme glory and prominence. Most people in the city have to dismount their horses and sedan chairs as a courtesy when they arrive here.

It is said that in the city of Nanjing, this is the most regulated archway second only to the Dagongfang of Xu Da, the founding king of Zhongshan.

So Ma Er, who was scouting the road ahead, was in a dilemma. If he let the carriage rush over, it would be too conspicuous, and he might be stopped by people nearby as a rude person. But if Mr. Qin comes down and shows himself on the street, how can he keep it a secret?

And looking from a distance, there seemed to be outsiders waiting in front of the vermilion five-bay door of the Qin Mansion (actually it was over the limit, but that was the custom). If Qin Dewei went home and entered, he would be seen by outsiders.

Qin Dewei sighed, he just wanted to go home quietly, it felt like being a thief.

Fortunately, I was prepared in advance and asked another follower, who was unfamiliar, to take the letter to the gate and report it secretly inside.

Not long after, I saw two servants running out of the gate quickly, then making a half circle of the carriage and leading it to the back door of the Qin Mansion.

At this time, the back door had been opened and there was no one around. Qin Dewei jumped out of the carriage and quickly entered the door.

Although the carriage driver who sent Qin Dewei back felt strange, he was very professional and didn't ask any questions.

Qin Xiang, who already looked like a rich man, was standing at the back door with his housekeeper Hao Danian. When Qin Xiang saw Qin Dewei, he complained: "Why didn't you tell me in advance when you came back?"

After Qin Dewei saluted, he sighed: "If you tell me in advance, the news will definitely leak out, how can you ask for a clean life? How many days can you hide it?"

As the saying goes, if you are rich in the mountains and have distant relatives, let alone your home in a busy city, trying to return home quietly is like being a thief.

Qin Xiang waved his hand and said: "You go back to your room and rest first, I will prepare the banquet, and then talk slowly."

Qin Dewei temporarily separated from his uncle and returned to the backyard of the main house. Along the way, there were really carved eaves and painted buildings. To be honest, this place was the most exquisite and luxurious among the places Qin Dewei had lived.

But he couldn't stay for a few days. If he wanted to stay for a long time, he might have to wait for decades to retire. It would be a waste if he thought about it.

Mrs. Gu came out of the hall and saluted her husband.

Qin Dewei felt a little guilty because he had been together less and separated more, so he took the initiative to help Mrs. Gu up. Then he looked left and right, but did not find his two sons.

But Mrs. Gu didn't seem to notice this problem, so she led her husband into the house.

Qin Dewei thought about it secretly and felt that there was something going on. Women always need to think about their thoughts.

At this time, I heard Mrs. Gu say resentfully: "I haven't seen you for another year and a half."

Qin Dewei thought about giving Madam Gu a reassurance first, and said with great certainty: "I will definitely take you to the capital this time!"

Mrs. Gu caressed her cheek gently and sighed: "But after all these years of delay, I am no longer in my best time. Now that I am old and yellow, how can I serve my husband?"

Qin Dewei thought for a while, all words were weak, actions had to speak for themselves. So he directly carried Mrs. Gu on his back and got into the bedroom.

We have been an old married couple for many years, who doesn't understand who? Deliberately keeping the two sons away, and leaving only the man and woman alone, isn't this a test of caution?

If he, Qin Dewei, behaves like a guest and is no better than an animal, then Mrs. Gu will definitely think that she has lost her feminine charm, and then she will start thinking about other things.

There is no need to be so provocative. Be sincere and everyone should show their hearts and be honest with each other. He, Qin Dewei, is a philanthropic person who can be anything from a young girl to a mature person.

Half an hour later, Qin Dewei looked up tiredly and said: "Stop thinking nonsense, pack your luggage in the next few days and follow me to the capital."

Deep down in her heart, Madam Gu still cared about her age. Maybe she wanted to be coquettish, so she deliberately said like a teenage girl: "I heard that the climate in the capital is not suitable and is not good for the skin."

Qin Dewei gently stroked Madam Gu's back and said earnestly: "If the bank business wants to become bigger and stronger and create greater glory, the capital is an indispensable part.

But recently there has been a bottleneck in the capital, and it may be on the fast track in the future. We need someone who can really take charge, and it must be you."

Mrs. Gu: "..."

She has no interest in money! The thing she regrets most in her life is founding Yuanfenghao Bank!

I really want to ask, between Qianzhuang and her, Gu Qiongzhi, who do you choose as husband?

The two newlyweds, who had been separated for a long time, lingered for a long time before coming out of the bedroom. A maid reported outside the door: "The second old master has prepared the family banquet and is waiting for the master to come."

Qin Dewei and Mrs. Gu were led by their maid to the flower hall in the east courtyard. Only then did their two sons, one old and one young, appear and were waiting at the banquet.

Seeing his two sons, Qin Dewei couldn't help but lament how time flies. The eldest son Qin Guozuo is now five years old, and the second son Qin Guotai is also three years old.

After receiving a very formal bow from the two sons, the whole family sat down together.

After toasting three glasses of wine to his uncle Qin Xiang, Qin Dewei looked at his cousin and said with a smile: "I met Jiao Xiucai outside Jiangdong Gate last night. I heard that he wanted to propose marriage to our family."

Qin Xiang asked quickly: "Have you dealt with him? What do you think of this person? But with your current status, others will pretend to be in front of you, and it is difficult for you to see other people's true nature in a short period of time."

In fact, Qin Xiang was quite satisfied with Jiao Xiucai. He was the right age, had the reputation of being a scholar, and had a poor family background. These three conditions made him a tailor-made son-in-law, but he still wanted to hear his eldest nephew's opinion.

Qin Dewei replied: "Of course I wanted to find out, so I hid my identity, invited him to have a nice drink at Jiangdong Tower, and asked a beauty to accompany him!"

Qin Xiang: "..."

This is really a scam! No matter how honest you are, you have to learn bad things by following your eldest nephew! The story of your eldest nephew getting into a widow’s door and sleeping with an oiran at the age of twelve seems to still be vivid in your mind!

Qin Dewei continued: "Jiao Xiucai seems to be a pretty good person, but I have to give him a test question.

Is he going to bring new tea to our family? Then my uncle will tell him that if he can win the chair of the New Jinling Poetry Society, I will agree to this marriage!"

Qin Xiang was speechless again. Isn't this making things difficult for others?

Thanks to his status in the Qin government, he has also heard about the recent trend of the New Jinling Poetry Society. This is a group that has become the mainstream of Nanjing's literary world. It is not a small group of kittens amusing themselves.

Jiao Wenjie was just a rookie scholar who had just entered the county school for two months. How could he surpass his seniors and become the director of the New Jinling Poetry Club?

When Qin Xiang was wondering whether he should make this condition, his dear nephew Qin Guozuo next to him suddenly said: "Dad, what is flower wine? Is it fun?"

Qin Dewei: "......"

Qin Guozuo, who was only five years old, believed that the adult who suddenly appeared in front of him was a very important and close person to him, so he tried his best to integrate into the conversation.

Mrs. Gu stretched out her hand to pinch Qin Dewei and complained: "Be careful what you say in front of your son!"

Qin Dewei touched his eldest son's head and said with emotion: "He is already five years old and so smart. It's time to consider enlightenment and reading."

Qin Xiang said: "I have been thinking about finding a teacher this year. I am afraid that all the scholars in Nanjing will want to come and sit at my house, so I have to choose carefully."

Qin Dewei said disdainfully: "What kind of teacher do you need to find? I can just teach you how to read in person."

"Don't misunderstand me, a descendant of the Qin family!" "Husband, please let Da Lang go!"

When Qin Xiang and Gu heard Qin Dewei's words, they all spoke in unison.

Qin Dewei ate a few more mouthfuls of meat and asked Qin Xiang, "Uncle, what do you mean?"
To be continued...