Huang Qibin obviously also knew how powerful the Xie family was in the imperial capital. After knowing that the people coming to the center were from the Xie family, he couldn't help but sweat secretly.
"Idle old dog, don't do it. This time we have such a heavyweight. Are you sure you can handle it?" Huang Qibin couldn't help but ask.
Huang Jinglan is his sister-in-law. If this matter is not handled properly, it will affect Huang Jinglan's future career.
Qi Dangxian sneered and said, "The Xie family is just a bunch of rats in front of me. What do you have to worry about?"
Huang Jinglan said: "Sun Xingchen is here to shake the morale of the army. Don't take it too seriously. I have made up my mind. No matter what, I cannot compromise with the evil people!"
Qi Dangxian expressed his appreciation for Huang Jinglan's attitude. Likewise, he sincerely stated that he would never let Huang Jinglan suffer.
"Although I don't deal with those people, you should call the people from the opposition group over later and let's have a meal together. The surface engineering still needs to be done, lest people say I don't understand the ways of the world," Huang Jinglan said.
Qi Dingxian hates things like worldly relations and sophistication the most, but Huang Jinglan still has to hang out in the officialdom, so it's not okay if she doesn't pay attention to these things.
Huang Jinglan cannot get along with her current superiors, but as a subordinate, she must give her the face she deserves.
Otherwise, if the reputation spreads that she doesn't know how to behave, it will be difficult for her to develop in the future.
Qi Dangxian nodded and said: "Okay, we will fully cooperate with you wherever we need to work. Don't worry, I promise you that I will never let you be affected in the future because of this matter."
Huang Jinglan smiled and said: "I trust the guarantee you gave me."
After agreeing on the next time to meet, they parted at the door of the teahouse.
The movements of Huang Jinglan, the deputy mayor, were naturally known to many people. After learning that she had met with Qi Dingxian, some people couldn't help but sneer.
This is clearly someone who is deliberately messing with her, but she still wants to come into contact with Qi Bingxian. I don’t know whether it is better to describe it as short-sighted or ignorant.
Shangguan Lanyue was currently in a luxurious mansion in a remote location when she received a call from Sun Xingchen.
"Don't worry about her. That woman has been rejecting our Sun family from the beginning. She is destined not to go anywhere with us."
"The big bosses above her are also unhappy with her and think she is a hindrance, so they are taking this opportunity to beat her up!"
"It would be better for her to get close to Qi Dangxian. If she offends the big guys in the center, her end will not be much better."
Shangguan Lanyue said in an elegant yet disdainful tone, perfectly capturing the aura of a top socialite.
Huang Jinglan has deliberately distanced herself from the Sun family since she took office in Tianlang City. She doesn't want the ink to stain her white clothes, so she is destined to be ostracized by others. It's not like those people don't know whether they have a close relationship with the Sun family.
Okay, but they just can't see anyone being arrogant.
After hanging up the phone, Shangguan Lanyue said to the middle-aged woman waiting beside him: "Where is the girl you mentioned who plays the guzheng very well and plays Go well?"
"Already brought it here." The middle-aged woman responded with a smile, with a hint of flattery in her tone.
"Well... you have spent a lot of effort to help me train these girls. This year, everyone's wages should be doubled." Shangguan Lanyue said.
The middle-aged woman hurriedly thanked Shangguan Lanyue and said, "Thank you, madam!"
After a while, a girl who looked very quiet and reserved was brought. She had black hair, white skin, delicate eyebrows, and slender fingers. She was very suitable for playing the guzheng, and these slender fingers
Picking up Go, it must be very beautiful.
"Huh? She is a beauty, and she has a very good temperament, which is rare! Has her family settled down?" Shangguan Lanyue said calmly.
"Madam, don't worry, this girl has no family anymore, she is alone now." The middle-aged woman on the side laughed hurriedly.
After hearing this, Shangguan Lanyue nodded slightly and said to the quiet girl, "I heard that your guzheng skills are very good?"
The quiet girl said: "I learned some before, and then the teacher here taught me some more, and I made some progress."
In this mansion, there are various female teachers who teach the girls here all kinds of literature and art, and there are even professional etiquette teachers to teach etiquette... Here, most girls have a full schedule every day,
Accept all kinds of learning.
Some of them came here voluntarily, while some were forced...
But whether they are voluntary or forced, they will be brainwashed as if they have joined a pyramid scheme. If the brainwashing fails, some special methods will be applied, and most of them will eventually become obedient and docile lambs.
"Come, play a song for me." Shangguan Lanyue said, and then pointed to the guzheng placed aside.
The quiet girl sat down in front of the guzheng, placed her hands on the strings, and then started playing slowly...
Shangguan Lanyue sat on the chair with her legs crossed, closed her eyes and listened carefully. When the song ended, she nodded slowly.
"This song "Ambush from Flying Daggers" certainly demonstrates your skill, but in front of those dignitaries, you should not play this kind of music in the future because it sounds too intense."
"Those arty people may not be able to hear or feel your level with the skills you show off."
"So, it's better to play some lyrical and lively songs, such as "Fishing Boats Sing Evening" and "High Mountains and Flowing Waters."
"do you understand?"
Although Shangguan Lanyue is from the Western Regions, she has learned guzheng and has a certain high level. After listening to this piece of music, she began to evaluate it.
The quiet girl said: "I just want to show it in front of you."
Shangguan Lanyue nodded with satisfaction and said: "Well, it is rare to be able to play the guzheng so well. Although your appearance and beauty are not stunning, your temperament is first-class, especially when playing the guzheng, it can be fully demonstrated
The beauty of classical music... What’s even more rare is that you can actually play Go. In ancient times, Go was a game for nobles, and many women learned to play Go in order to join the upper class.”
"By the way, what's your name?" Shangguan Lanyue said with a smile.
The quiet girl said: "My name is Nie Hongfu."
Nie Yinniang.
Red Whisper Girl.
Both of them are famous assassins in classical novels... Unfortunately, Shangguan Lanyue may not understand the meaning behind the three words "Nie Hongfu".
Shangguan Lanyue looked at this quiet girl and said with a smile: "What a good name. The noble person who came this time also has the word 'red' in his name. You are so outstanding, she might choose you."
Take it to the imperial capital."
After hearing this, the quiet girl just smiled and gently plucked the strings of the guzheng with her index finger without saying anything.