While Shen Jiayao and Shen Nianxi and his son were talking upstairs, Lu Xixin was reading and sorting out information in the study.
She sat quietly on the chair, with her back straight and her arms resting on the desk, in a standard reading and writing posture.
Lu Xixin is lazy and careless in her leisure time, but when reading and writing, she always has the most standard posture and the most focused look.
His eyes were bright and deep, as if he had slipped into the book.
The housekeeper, Uncle Gong, came in to give her fruits. When he saw the sun falling on her body, the light golden light outlined her graceful and calm figure, which made Uncle Gong suddenly stunned.
The delicate and beautiful little girl she once was has grown so big.
Suddenly, Uncle Gong felt a lot of emotion in his heart.
After sighing softly in his heart, Uncle Gong gently placed the fruit plate next to Lu Xixin and warned softly: "Eat some fruit, these are the newly sent strawberries from Zhuangzi. Although they look ordinary and small, they are
It’s pure green, pollution-free, and very sweet.”
Lu Xixin put down her pen, took out a wet wipe and wiped her hands carefully, then picked up a strawberry and put it into her mouth.
The sweet fruity aroma exploded on the tip of the tongue. Lu Xixin narrowed her eyes with satisfaction, like a small animal, and acted coquettishly at Uncle Gong: "The strawberries sent by Uncle Gong are the sweetest."
A smile subconsciously appeared in Uncle Gong's eyes. This moment seemed to return to his childhood. Lu Xixin was still the soft and waxy little girl. She ran up to him in a beautiful little cheongsam, her eyes narrowed with laughter.
, said in a sweet and waxy tone: "Uncle Gong is the best, and Uncle Gong's strawberries are the sweetest in the world."
"If Miss Xixin likes it, I will always give you fruits." Uncle Gong said in a gentle tone.
Lu Xixin ate two strawberries and said in a casual tone: "By the way, is Brother Gong Qi from Uncle Gong's family graduating soon?"
"Yes, he will graduate in June next year." Uncle Gong nodded and mentioned his youngest son. The expression on Uncle Gong's face softened unconsciously, "The sculpture he studied is similar to other art majors. It is not easy to find a job, but it is good.
Now that he has some ability, he already has several choices."
"Brother Gong Qi is very good." Lu Xixin praised, and then said: "Sculpture is hard work, and in the end it all turns to the direction of design. The sooner the better, I know Master Fang Zhonglin, and Master Fang intends to recruit two
Assistant, I wonder if Brother Gong Qi is willing to give it a try?"
Uncle Gong didn't understand for a moment, and looked a little dazed, staring blankly at Lu Xixin.
It took a while to realize what the three words Fang Zhonglin symbolized in the sculpture world.
Fang Zhonglin is a top master in China, and his status in the domestic sculpture world is like President Luo's status in the painting world.
Uncle Gong has also seen big scenes, but when he heard these three words, his wrists still trembled with excitement: "Master Fang, Master Fang...is what Miss Xixin said true?"
"Of course it's true." Lu Xixin smiled, "But I only serve as an introduction. Whether you can succeed in the interview and be favored by Master Fang depends on Brother Gong Qi's own ability."
"That's enough, that's enough." Uncle Gong was still excited and couldn't speak incoherently. He looked at Lu Xixin with gratitude, "It's really hard for you to still miss him."
"Uncle Gong has taken care of me since I was a child. How could I forget Brother Gong Qi?" Lu Xixin softened her expression, like a gentle little girl, "It's just that I have experienced a sudden change and have handled too many things, so I don't have time to chat with you.
It’s a common thing, but I take your matters to heart.”
"Miss..." Uncle Gong's eyes were slightly wet and his voice was trembling.
"Okay." Lu Xixin tilted her head, "I can now act coquettishly in front of you. Outside, I am still the cold and ruthless head of the Gu family."
Uncle Gong was amused, turned around and touched the corners of his eyes with his sleeves, and whispered: "I'll go to the kitchen and have a look. I'll cook in person at noon today to show off my skills."
"It's been a long time since I've eaten something made by Uncle Gong himself." Lu Xixin looked expectantly.
Seeing this, Uncle Gong's heart became more complicated. He walked quickly to the door, but stopped when he opened the door.
He turned around and looked at Lu Xixin, wanting to say something.
At this time, Lu Xixin had already lowered his head to read the information, and found that he had not left, so he smiled at him: "Uncle Gong, remember to make Dongpo Pork, I like to eat it."
"Okay." Uncle Gong nodded heavily, opened the door and left.
After the people left, Zhu Xiaoxiao came out of the inner room, puzzled: "Teacher, you clearly know that Bai Zhi and the others have contacted Uncle Gong, why do you still want to help his son? Faced with the interests proposed by Bai Zhi and the others, Uncle Gong
You are obviously tempted, aren't you angry?"
Lu Xixin put down her pen, turned her chair and looked out the window, with a calm tone: "I decided to help Gong Qi a long time ago. It is because of Uncle Gong's loyalty to grandpa and care for me over the years. This is what he deserves."
of.
Even if he chooses Bai Zhi in the end, I will still help."
Zhu Xiaoxiao sat on the sofa next to her, still unable to understand: "Aren't you angry then? Uncle Gong is shaken. Although he hasn't made a choice yet, and even prefers you, he is tempted after all, and he hides it from you.
Bai Zhi is looking for something to do with him."
"Smile." Lu Xixin turned to her and said solemnly: "If the water is clear, there will be no fish. If you want people to follow you, it is necessary to show some of your trump cards.
As long as Uncle Gong knows that following me will bring greater benefits, he will naturally give up on Bai Zhi and the others."
"But..." Zhu Xiaoxiao was still confused: "What about the other members of the Gu family? Why don't you give them greater benefits and let them know that it is better to follow you?"
"Because I have double standards. I want Uncle Gong, so I show my worth to him. I don't want to care about those Gu family members, so I hide my identity and test them." Lu Xixin spoke calmly, talking about his selfishness naturally, "laugh
Laugh, you have to know that there are relatives near and far in this world. I am a human being, not a machine. I have my own emotions and inner preferences.
Uncle Gong has taken care of me for many years. Not to mention that he was just hesitant and did not betray me. Even if he really leaned towards Bai Zhi, I would have a way to catch him back. I would also make excuses for him, thinking that he turned to Bai Zhi for the sake of his children.
them.
Xiaoxiao, this is emotional bias, because Uncle Gong has my childhood memories and emotional dependence, so I will unconsciously favor him and make excuses for him.
But those people of the Gu family are strangers to me. For such a group of strangers, why should I take care of them and give them benefits? They have never done anything for me, so why should I be good to them?"
Speaking of this, Lu Xixin paused and lowered her tone: "Xiaoxiao, you have to admit your selfish weaknesses and understand that you will be influenced by emotions when making decisions.
Only if you understand all this can you master all this."
Zhu Xiaoxiao understood a little, but also didn’t understand a little. She was totally confused.
Seeing this, Lu Xixin said: "Let me give you an example. If you are from the Gu family and you have never met me, let alone know me, will you trust me, respect me, and obey me?"
Zhu Xiaoxiao shook his head: "No."
Lu Xixin continued: "To give another example, a distant relative in your family suddenly came over to give you 1 million and said to you, Xiaoxiao, follow me and I will be very good to you. Do you dare?"
"Of course I don't dare." Zhu Xiaoxiao was frightened, "Isn't this just candy from a stranger? How could I ask for it casually? He suddenly came out and treated me well. I must have some agenda. I definitely won't believe it.
You have to hide a little bit."
"That's right." Lu Xixin said indifferently, "Gu family members and I are not familiar with each other, have no intersection, and have never experienced anything together. There is no way to establish mutual trust in a short period of time.
I don't trust them, and they don't trust me.
In fact, if I take my time, after ten or eight years, they may recognize me, but I don't have time to wait. I need to gather the strength of the Gu family in the shortest time, so a huge betrayal will be required."
Betrayal? Zhu Xiaoxiao raised her eyes in shock.
"Yes." Lu Xixin said calmly: "Those who betray me are easily seduced by petty benefits and don't need to care about it; while those who stay will establish a closer relationship with me and they will consciously support me.
If I didn’t betray me, then I would be on the same side with me. Therefore, when I give them benefits, they will not think it is a stranger’s candy, but will take it for granted.
Because they feel they have not betrayed me, they deserve my benefits."
"More importantly, there is a contrast after this. People don't cherish things they take for granted. Only when they have lost it, or almost lost it, or watched others lose it, will they cherish it more.
The worse off those who betray me are, the happier those who follow me will be, and then they will build a closer relationship with me.
Only with such a close relationship can I be regarded as the true head of the Gu family, and I will obey all orders and prohibitions."