Li Zhen sent someone to invite Tang Huaide. Not long after, Tang Huaide came to the room. When he saw Li Zhen, he clasped his fists in salute and said respectfully: "I am deeply ashamed to disturb the president's rest late at night. Please forgive me."
Li Zhen smiled and said: "I haven't rested yet, so there's no harm in speaking up if you have something to say."
Tang Huaide said straight to the point: "I came to visit the President in response to the request of the businessmen and squires in Chinatown. I hope that the President can participate in the celebration in two days. I was worried that the President would be busy and unable to make arrangements, so I came to inform the President in advance. If the president's schedule cannot be accommodated, we will modify the schedule."
Li Zhen frowned slightly, he was already preparing to go to West Point Military Academy.
When Tang Huaide saw Li Zhen's expression, his heart skipped a beat, and he tentatively asked, "Could it be that the president has already made arrangements?"
Li Zhen said: "I have decided to leave for the next visit."
Tang Huaide sighed, with a look of helplessness on his face.
Li Zhen asked: "What will happen in two days?"
Tang Huaide was immediately overjoyed and immediately replied: "It's Christmas in the United States in two days. This is an American holiday. We in Chinatown will follow the local customs and will celebrate. When the time comes, there will be dragon dances, lion dances, and all kinds of festive things. ." After a pause, Tang Huaide said: "It doesn't matter if the president can't arrange it. When the president is about to return to the country, we can see him off together."
Li Zhen pondered for a moment, shook his head and said: "I will postpone my departure for a few days, and I will attend the Chinatown Christmas on time in two days."
"Okay, thank you very much, President. Thank you very much, President. I will inform you immediately."
Tang Huaide danced like a child.
Li Zhen made a decision and immediately asked Huang Qiang to tell Zuo Zongtang and others the news, and postponed his departure for a few days. For Zuo Zongtang, he did not care about Christmas. It was a festival for foreigners, and He didn't have any connections. He just wanted to arrive at West Point Military Academy as early as possible, and then communicate with the military experts at West Point Military Academy to confirm his thoughts.
However, Zeng Jize, Zeng Jihong, Zuo Xiaowei and other children who followed them did not think so. They still felt that things in the United States were very fresh and had not had enough fun. Now that there is something like Christmas, it is even more I was overjoyed and applauded Li Zhen’s decision.
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Chinatown, Hongmen Main Hall.
In the living room, Hong Yi was sitting at the top, the seat on the left below was empty, Asaman was sitting on the right, and the elders of Hongmen and a group of businessmen were sitting in the seats behind. At this time, there was a burst of footsteps outside the hall. With a loud sound, Tang Huaide came back happily, sat down at the first place on the left side of the hall, and said with a smile: "Everyone, the president has agreed to stay. He will spend Christmas with us before leaving San Francisco."
After a pause, Tang Huaide continued: "Actually, the President has already set a time to leave. He will leave San Francisco tomorrow. However, after receiving our news, he changed his decision temporarily and will stay in Chinatown for two more days. The President said: We attach great importance to it, otherwise we will definitely not stay."
Hong Yi nodded and said: "The president is a man who serves the country and the people. This is a blessing for the people."
With a smile on his face, Asaman said: "Mr. Tang has confirmed the news that the President will attend Christmas, so we should prepare the arrangements for Christmas. In my opinion, this day is the American New Year, and we We also have to celebrate the New Year, and celebrate it grandly and lively according to our Chinese New Year customs, which is equivalent to practicing it for the president."
"I support Mr. Asaman's proposal."
Hong Qinglong looked excited, nodded and said: "It must be more lively, it should be so deserted that there is no feeling."
Wang Hong nodded his head like a wave and said loudly: "With the president participating, there will definitely be a huge crowd of people. There will be no shortage of people for Christmas. But how can our program make the president like it? I think it must be original. It can’t be too cliche.”
Hong Yi said: "Dragon and lion dances are compulsory. Otherwise, we will make other arrangements."
Tang Huaide thought for a moment and said, "In my opinion, how about adding more singing and dancing performances."
Asaman chuckled and said, "Mr. Tang, you want to go to see the show at 'Dream of Hong Lou'". The shows there are the most elegant and the best." The so-called Dream of Hong Lou is actually a place for singing and dancing performances. The women in Hong Lou Meng do not sell their bodies, and the owner of Hong Lou Meng does not prohibit women from leaving. Anyone who wants to leave must follow their personal opinions. Moreover, Hong Lou Meng is still the property of Hongmen, and the name of Hong Lou Meng is "Hong Lou". Adding the word "dream" adds a charming feeling.
Tang Huaide's face turned red, but he regained his composure in an instant, and said loudly: "I really want to go, so what? I walked upright and sat upright, there was nothing extraordinary. Besides, the song and dance performances in Hong Lou Meng are the most outstanding. , and it also contains some foreign stuff, which is not vulgar. There is nothing wrong with letting the president go watch Hong Lou Meng."
Asaman said: "Yes, yes, what Tang Lao said is right."
Tang Huaide snorted and said, "If you have the ability, you kid, don't go."
Hong Yixiao said: "Stop bickering. Since we are going, I will now send someone to ask the Chen family from Hong Loumeng to come and discuss the matter of welcoming the president." He looked at Hong Qinglong and ordered: "Qinglong, let's go." I would like to invite everyone Chen to come to the main hall to discuss matters."
"yes."
Hong Qinglong immediately went there, and the Hongmen main hall began to discuss again.
Everyone is making plans for the celebration.
About half an hour later, Hong Qinglong returned to the hall dejectedly. He looked depressed and said helplessly: "Master, I told the Chen family about welcoming the president, but the Chen family got angry inexplicably and said everything. As usual, we cannot make special arrangements just because the president is going there."
Tang Huaide frowned and said: "What's going on with Xiao Chen? He doesn't care about the overall situation at all. The president is willing to stay in Chinatown for the festival. This is a big deal." Judging from Tang Huaide's title, it is obvious that Tang Huaide knows the Chen family of Hong Lou Meng.
Asaman said: "Master Hongmen, please go there yourself."
Hong Yi shook his head and said: "Xiao Chen has made a decision. Even if I try to persuade her in person, it won't work. Besides, Xiao Chen is the daughter of my old friend. How can I force her? Even without special arrangements. It’s okay, anyway, the programs in Hong Lou Meng are pretty good.”
After hearing this, Asaman stopped trying to persuade him.
However, he still felt that it should be arranged.
Tang Huaide changed the topic and said: "Now let's sort out the procedures for Christmas day, settle down everything, and be aware of it." Immediately, Tang Huaide finalized the Christmas day matters one by one, and talked to everyone present one by one. people discuss.
This night, the Hongmen Main Hall was brightly lit.
Early the next morning, before dawn, Tang Huaide, Asaman and other businessmen and squires left the main hall, but they all yawned continuously, obviously they had not rested all night.
