The door was knocked again, and a worried Chen Cheng walked out of Jiang Dingwen's bedroom and came to the living room. Jiang Dingwen quickly put on his clothes and tidied up his appearance in front of the bedside mirror.
Lin Yaodong, An Yi's chief of guard, stood in front of the door opened by Zhu Pingzhi and said with a smile that Commander An's meeting was over. He was worried that the officers would not get up, so he waited in the car below.
Chen Cheng nodded, returned to his guest room, and woke up Cai Zhonghu, who was still sleeping soundly in the next bedroom.
Jiang Dingwen knew that An Yi was embarrassed to come up, so he shook his head and said nothing, and told the adjutant to prepare quickly. It would be rude to keep An Yi waiting for a long time.
Fifteen minutes later, Chen Cheng and the others came downstairs and saw An Yi and his gentle, lovely and elegant wife Feng Jieyun standing next to the black jeep.
Without saying a word, Chen Cheng strode forward and politely called Feng Jieyun "little sister". Feng Jieyun happily asked his brother-in-law why he didn't bring me, Sister Manyi, with him?
The Sister Manyi mentioned by Feng Jieyun is Chen Cheng's wife, Tan Xiang, also known as Tan Manyi, the beloved daughter of the Kuomintang veteran Tan Yankai. Only those who are very close to her call her Manyi. Three years ago, Tan Yankai suffered from cerebral hemorrhage and asked the Chiang couple to ask him to leave before his death.
When choosing a husband for Tan Xiang among young officers, Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Meiling lived up to their trust and chose Chen Cheng among a group of young talents. On New Year's Day last year, Chiang Kai-shek personally presided over the wedding of Chen Cheng and Tan Xiang. Feng Jieyun and Tan Xiang were both Soong Meiling's goddaughters.
The two often get together and share the same affection as sisters. They naturally become good sisters who accompany the bride at the wedding. They are so familiar with Chen Cheng. Therefore, at this moment, Feng Jieyun calls Chen Cheng brother-in-law. In a sense,
Chen Cheng and An Yi are still brothers-in-law.
Jiang Dingwen and Cai Zhonghu were very happy to see Feng Jieyun again in Xufu. After saying hello, they got into the car at Feng Jieyun's invitation.
An Yi happily drove the car himself, and Feng Jieyun sat in the passenger seat.
Chen Cheng, Jiang Dingwen, and Cai Zhonghuan were sitting in the back seat of the spacious carriage. It was not crowded at all. However, they were originally prepared to ask An Yi and Principal Jiang what was going on between them.
The beautiful and kind-hearted Feng Jieyun could not ask any more questions.
A convoy of three vehicles passed by Xicheng Avenue. Chen Cheng and Jiang Dingwen saw the new tall buildings on both sides of the flat and widened avenue, beautiful residential areas full of greenery and life, tall camphor trees along the way and colorful street corners.
I was so envious of the beautiful flower beds in my heart that I sighed that this city was really like a garden. Only Cai Zhonghu said in a very disgraceful way: "No matter how beautiful the scenery is, it is not as good as the local wine. The 'lychee green' here in Xufu is the best in the world, tsk tsk."
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The "lychee green" Cai Zhonghuan refers to is Wuliangye Yuanqu, which is produced locally and has become famous both at home and abroad. Eighteen years ago, Wuliangye liquor filled with "lychee green" won the gold medal at the "Panama International Expo" for the first time on behalf of China.
, this famous wine has become famous at home and abroad since then, and is the essence of the three most popular Wuliangye wine series. It is said that a pound of "Lychee Green" in a white porcelain bottle with patterned patterns can be sold for 150 yuan in the most upscale hotel in Shanghai.
A bottle of Shi Da Yang, because the quantity is limited, you need to have status and connections to buy it. It is difficult for ordinary people to just take a look at what it looks like.
Jiang Dingwen was also an alcoholic, so he knew "lychee green" very well. He had only drank it twice in his life, so when Cai Zhonghuan mentioned it, he immediately agreed.
Chen Cheng was not good at drinking and had no hobbies in this area at all. Hearing Jiang Dingwen's echo, he asked curiously: "What is lychee green? Wine brewed with lychees?"
Cai Zhonghuan glanced at Chen Cheng with great disdain. Remembering that Chen Cheng didn't understand the charm, he simply turned his head out the window. Feng Jieyun, who was sitting in front, turned his head and said politely, "If Brother Cai likes it, I will give you a bottle before I leave."
When Cai Zhonghuan heard this, was he okay? He screamed with excitement. Jiang Dingwen was anxious and said quickly, brother and sister, you can't be so partial!
When Feng Jieyun saw the anxious look of the two of them, she covered her mouth and was so happy that she generously said that all three eldest brothers had a share, and the younger sister each gave a bottle to show her appreciation.
After Jiang Dingwen heard this, he laughed with satisfaction. Just as Chen Cheng was about to express his thanks, Cai Zhonghu came up to him with a smile and said flatteringly, "Brother Ci Xiu, you don't drink much, so you might as well let me help you accept it. I'll give you some later"
No matter what you do to make up for it, you will definitely not suffer a loss. Chen Cheng didn't know what Cai Zhonghuan, an old drunkard, was thinking, so he immediately gave Cai Zhonghuang a disdainful look, turned his head to the side and stopped talking.
An Yi, who was driving, turned his head and scolded his wife in pain for being too generous. Feng Jieyun was stunned for a moment and asked: Don't you have a lot of this kind of wine in the cellar in the backyard? What does three bottles mean? Cai was stunned by these words.
Zhonghu and Jiang Dingwen started chattering as if they had been beaten to death.
An Yi felt so regretful that his intestines were blue, and he wished he could slap himself in the mouth.
The car entered the simple and elegant West Garden gate, turned a corner, and stopped under the big tree on the west side.
The laughter in the car stopped suddenly, and it was eerily quiet. Chen Cheng, Jiang Dingwen and Cai Zhonghua all sat in the back seat with their mouths open like puppets, looking out the window at the familiar faces around several large tables in the yard.
Face, I don’t know what to do.
An Yi turned off the engine and got out of the car. He turned around from the front of the car and helped Feng Jieyun out. He looked at Chen Cheng and the three people in the car who were so nervous that they were motionless. Then he looked at Li Jishen, Ou Yaoting, Zhu Peide, Lao Shoudao, Zhang Hongluan, Zhou Chongan, who were all looking over.
He Jing, Ye Qing, Huang Xuchu, Ma Junwu and other military and political seniors and close friends happily waved to a group of brothers Zhan Huanqi and Gu Changfeng who were waiting to watch the fun, turned to the car again, and asked pretending to be strange:
"What's wrong? Everyone here is all relatives and friends. What are the three eldest brothers embarrassed about?"
Jiang Dingwen sighed leisurely: "Xiao Yi, you want to see our jokes on purpose, right? You should have told me earlier...Brother Cixiu, Brother Huichen, come down, you are here..."
Chen Cheng, Jiang Dingwen and Cai Zhonghuan had no choice but to get out of the car. The three of them looked at each other, walked in neat steps towards a group of smiling elders and former senior officers, and respectfully and neatly saluted and greeted them.
Li Jishen and Zhu Peide were very happy and quickly grabbed Chen Cheng and introduced them to Ma Junwu, Jiang Yunshan, Huang Xuchu, Mr. Qi and Zhong Mingpu one by one.
Jiang Dingwen had known Huang Xuchu, who is now the third person in the Guangxi clan, for several years. After greeting the old chief and several Confucian and Taoist experts, he smiled his signature smile and extended his hands to Huang Xuchu, who smiled very reservedly.
An Yi hugged her son who jumped on him, stood aside with Ou Chu'er and Feng Jieyun, and gloated at Chen Cheng and Cai Zhonghu, who were unable to walk easily under the stress.
Ou Chu'er smiled sweetly and gave An Yi a gentle slap: "You are so bad. I have never seen Brother Chen and Brother Cai so restrained before, but Brother Jiang is so generous."
An Yi chuckled: "He is a veteran, and his face is thicker than the city wall. Who can scare him? You have never seen him win money at cards, even the king of heaven can do it."
This sentence made Feng Jieyun and Ou Chu'er giggle. After Feng Jieyun finished laughing, he took Chengcheng from An Yi's arms and said, "Hurry over and don't embarrass your brother-in-law and Brother Cai."
An Yi shook his head and smiled, tightened his hold on Ou Chuer's slender waist, let go and strode forward to greet her, mingling with a group of elders and friends.
Lao Zhuang, who has become a nationally famous photography master, was too busy to say hello to An Yi and other generals. He commanded a group of disciples and disciples to record precious shots with cameras and cameras. This photographer who switched jobs from the Central Daily News to the An Yi Group,
Together with He Jing, he founded the Oriental News Agency, which is now famous both at home and abroad and became the first vice president. Later, he served as the manager of the Oriental Film Company and filmed a series of films and documentaries reflecting the growth of An Jiajun.
, almost watching An Yi grow from a young man to a famous general.
This time, Lao and Zhuang led a huge film crew of more than 60 people. Not only did they have to produce a documentary film reflecting the achievements of construction in southern Sichuan, but they were also responsible for filming the graduation ceremony and military parade of the Military Academy tomorrow.
The dinner was a grand spectacle, with fresh air and the fragrance of flowers. Three large tables were set up in the large courtyard. A group of seniors occupied one table. An Yi, Yang Bin, Gu Changfeng, Xia Jian and other generals from southern Sichuan and Chen Cheng gathered at the same table.
Chen Cheng, Jiang Dingwen, and Cai Zhonghu's adjutants were arranged to sit at the third table where Anjiajun and the division commanders of various armies were seated. The third table where the regimental commander was seated was full and lively. A dozen orderlies in neat military uniforms were shuttled in and out, with smiles on their faces.
, I was very respectful when I saw the generals and great scholars who were famous all over the world.
When the dishes were arranged and the wine was poured, Li Jishen pointed to the dazzling array of northern and southern delicacies on the table in surprise and asked: "Brother Taoist, where can you invite so many chefs from all over the world?"
"Yes, I have this question too... Take a closer look and you will see that the dishes on the table are all exquisitely made and full of color and aroma, but they don't have the craftsmanship of the dishes cooked in ordinary buildings. Without chopsticks, it makes people salivate and admire them.
!" A few comments from Ma Junwu, a veteran of the Tongmenghui and president of Guangxi University, immediately won unanimous approval from those around him.
Lao Shoudao shook his head and smiled, then turned his head and called An Yi at the next table: "Come here, kid, and introduce the origins of these dishes to the elders."
An Yi quickly stood up and walked over, respectfully replying: "All the dishes tonight are cooked by the wives of our brothers in the army. Seniors also know that our soldiers come from all over the country, and the wives are also from all over the country."
Hard-working and virtuous, after stationed in southern Sichuan, the wives of the brothers voluntarily organized a women's association. In their spare time, they often discussed cooking skills and raising children together. They all have skillful hands. This wine tonight
It’s the secret wine generously presented by Senior Zhong, which is the famous ‘Lychee Green’. Such great love makes this junior feel frightened!”
Everyone exclaimed and then burst into laughter. Many people couldn't help but look towards the kitchen on the west side of the main building. However, the women did not want to show their faces. They set up three large tables in the charming backyard, so no one could see them. They
I can't hear this sincere admiration coming from my heart.
Only local celebrity and business leader Zhong Mingpu looked proud, twirling his beard, stood up politely, and returned gifts to the big bosses who expressed their thanks.
Zhu Peide said with emotion: "Only An Jiajun, who is like a brother and is as close as a family, can have such a blessing. If so many of you gather at my humble home in the future, I can only take you to Kunming city."
It’s hard to have such authentic northern and southern flavors when dining in several time-honored hotels.”
Everyone laughed again. Zhang Hongluan stopped laughing and said with emotion: "Brothers, you may not know that in the administrative area under the jurisdiction of Anjiajun, all officials must pay for their own reception. Only important foreign affairs receptions will be paid.
The banquet is held at the government's expense and must obtain the prior consent of the Financial Secretary and the Chief of Civil Affairs.
"Nephew An Xian has always set an example, and the military lieutenants and generals have also strictly followed it. Therefore, the governments at all levels in southern Sichuan have not spent a penny on entertainment expenses. The officials are honest and honest, which has won the hearts of the people. I in Xiangxi can't learn from it even if I want to! Haha...
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Everyone was stunned for a moment, and Ma Junwu asked Jiang Yunshan beside him in a low voice: "Brother Yucheng, is this serious?"
"Seriously, even my little brother, the head of a school with more than 2,000 teachers and students, is no exception. He must strictly abide by the regulations formulated by the Office of Appeasement and the People's Assembly. Otherwise, those cruel officials from the Supervisory Bureau will come to visit." Jiang Yunshan
Answer with a smile.
Ma Junwu turned to Huang Xuchu, who was thoughtful next to him: "Brother Yi Xing, how can a government go so far on such a seemingly innocuous matter and not receive the support and support of the people?"
Huang Xuchu saluted Ma Junwu respectfully: "Thank you, sir, for your teaching! I must take a good look around this time. I have only been here for a day and a half, and I have left a deep impression on everyone."
After a while, the dinner officially started. There were no speeches or any politeness. Every table went to their respective places to raise a glass to celebrate this rare gathering. There were laughter and laughter throughout.
Only Chen Cheng and Jiang Dingwen laughed painfully. They originally planned to have a good talk with An Yi tonight to slowly untie the knot between An Yi and Principal Jiang.
Chen Cheng had already prepared a large piece of emotional and rational speech, and Jiang Dingwen also collected touching scenes and harmonious friendships between the brothers and the principal since the Northern Expedition. But now, facing each and every elder,
Summoned, faced with the candid and enthusiastic wine glasses of dozens of generals, he had no chance to say anything.
In the early morning of the 7th, Chen Cheng got up and stared blankly at the morning light outside the window, painfully recalling how he came back last night. As he was thinking about it, the phone in the living room rang, and the voice of Adjutant Guo Chan came quickly:
"Sir, brother An will send someone to pick him up in one hour. After breakfast, he will rush to the sergeant academy. At nine o'clock, the graduation ceremony and military parade will officially begin. Brother An asked if he would prepare uniforms for us..."
"Wait a minute! What kind of military parade? Why is there a military parade at the graduation ceremony? What does Xiao Yi mean by doing this?"
"My subordinates don't know either. It seems that Brother An is unwilling to give up this time..."