Ren Lingqiu sat under Mr.
Ren, watching Mr.
Ren greeting the distinguished guests, and his gleaming eyes glanced at the Ren family members in the hall from time to time.
In order to show respect, most of the Ren family members in this city have appeared in this house today.
When Ren Lingqiu looked over, these side tribesmen, who had never surpassed the direct branch in terms of status, all expressed their respect.
She responded with a respectful smile, even though Ren Lingqiu was just a prostitute.
Times have changed, and some female members of the family have begun to stand up and share the family's worries.
Judging from Ren Lingqiu's popularity, she may be able to take charge of part of the Ren family's industry in the future.
It is something worth pondering.
It is not that there are no outstanding disciples among the branches of the Ren family, but Ren Lingqiu did not pay too much attention to them.
On the contrary, when she saw Chang Li, a trace of confusion flashed in her eyes.
It wasn't that Chang Li behaved out of the ordinary, or that he was amazingly good-looking, but that the aura around him conveyed a sense of isolation that was completely different from that of people at that time.
People living in this chaotic era have more or less the temperament of this era in their bodies.
For example, the sadness of not knowing where to go, the unwillingness to face the chaos of the current situation, or the inferiority and decadence deep in their hearts.
These are traits that most people have.
But there is another group of people who are walking at the forefront of the times and firmly believe in the power of freedom and equality.
They are eager to be at the forefront, eager to spread their own light and heat, and burn with abandon in this era of drastic changes.
These two characteristics often converge in one person.
Depressed, fierce, enterprising, and sentimental, such people are often the trendsetters of the times and the elites of the moment.
But in Changli, Ren Lingqiu did not see any of the characteristics of the two.
This did not mean that Changli was too ordinary, but it just showed that Changli was different.
He stood there so quietly, but he seemed to be in a world of his own.
In that world, there were no fierce disputes, no impetuous people, and no layers of utilitarianism.
Instead, there was just a warm and peaceful world.
The conversation between her grandfather and the distinguished guest was in her ears.
The conversation between the two was like a conversation between two different eras, but the man standing in the corner was independent of these two eras.
Ren Lingqiu admitted that she had a strong curiosity about this side branch brother.
But in this situation, she couldn't explore the details of Changli without any scruples, so she wrote down Changli and planned to ask the housekeeper later.
At this time, the discussion between Mr.
Ren and the guest came to an end.
Mr.
Ren excused himself because he was low on energy and was helped to rest, while the guest went to visit the garden of the Ren family under the guidance of others.
And this other person is Ren Lingqiu.
This distinguished guest came from the north and was the son of a great warlord in the north.
He was also recognized as the most capable among the sons of the great warlord and the most promising to inherit his father's power.
For a business-oriented family like the Ren family, the arrival of this distinguished guest is also very interesting.
Recruiting troops and buying horses does not require money.
Ren's garden is relatively large, combining the elegance of the south and the grandeur of the north, which makes the distinguished guests marvel at it.
Ren Lingqiu tilted his head and looked at the young man who was praising him profusely, with a sly smile flashing in his eyes: "The young general is so complimentary.
The garden of the Ren family is nothing.
There are many families in this city that are better than this one.
You have so much knowledge, how could you be so amazed by a garden?
The Ren family is a hospitable family.
Even if you say that this garden is rough, the Ren family will not kick you out, so you don't have to say anything against your will."
Although the words she spoke were compliments, they were somewhat joking, and her pleasant voice, coupled with her beautiful face, made people's eyes feel a little brighter.
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The major general laughed and shook his head: "I'm not lying.
The garden of Ren's family is the most beautiful I have ever seen.
The scenery in the south is much more exquisite than that in the north.
The green mountains and beautiful water make me This old man looks a little envious."
He calls himself a rough guy, but his demeanor is actually described as exceptionally gentle.
A young man of twenty-six or seventeen years old, with handsome appearance, good manners, and a hint of mature charm, made a subtle ripple appear in Ren Lingqiu's eyes.
But the ripples quickly disappeared under the water, and she quickly reacted.
With a move of her right hand, she guided the major general to walk forward.
The flying pink skirt was like some gorgeous clouds. , revealing a dazzling beauty.
The banquet was held in the evening, and people came from time to time in the garden after the heat had faded.
These people were all members of the legendary upper class.
This is indeed a quite new style of reception banquet.
Mr.
Ren is old and has no common language with the young people today, so he will not attend this banquet.
Even the elders of the Ren family who are of the same generation as him also Didn't show up.
Therefore, this banquet was hosted by Ren Lingqiu.
When Changli arrived, the banquet was already very lively.
He was about to find a place to stay quietly when a slender figure suddenly appeared next to him.
The blue skirt looked like a lively flowing cloud under the light.
When the curly hair tail rose and fell, a pleasant fragrance filled the air.
The person who came was none other than Ren Lingqiu.
She said to Changli calmly and generously: "Hello, Brother Nineteen, I am Ren Lingqiu."
In terms of age, Changli is indeed worthy of the title of brother Ren Lingqiu.
He looked at the girl in front of him who exuded a unique vitality and nodded: "Ren Changli."
When Ren Chang left, Ren Lingqiu frowned, and a trace of confusion suddenly appeared in his eyes.
This was really not a good name.
However, she couldn't directly discuss a person's name, so she didn't continue to dwell on the topic.
She said with a playful tone: "Don't you think I'm too presumptuous?"
Although he has studied abroad for several years, Ren Lingqiu will not completely apply the foreign methods at home, nor does he think that the foreign methods are absolutely applicable.
The reason why she asked Changli so directly was because they both belonged to the same family.
Hearing this question, Changli shook his head again: "It's okay."
He asked back: "What do you want from me?"
He didn't think that the previous Ren Lingqiu would know that his ranking in the Ren family was nineteen.
Ren Lingqiu put one hand behind her back and fiddled with the hem of her skirt with the other hand, as if she were a child who didn't know the world.
She really didn't know how to answer Chang Li's question, because she was just in the mood for it.
Ask about Changli's origins and talk to him.
Looking at Chang Li's calm appearance, she felt more doubts in her heart.
When she looked at this person up close, she felt more differences.
He is completely different from those decadent and conservative die-hards, different from those students who are confident and full of enthusiasm, and even different from the young general who has begun to take power, showing some maturity and majesty.
He is like a lake whose depth cannot be seen clearly.
Under the calm surface, he has the power to overturn life and death.
She said in a brisk tone: "It's nothing, I just suddenly wanted to say hello to Brother Nineteen.
I just came back from abroad and saw many new things.
Do you want to know, Brother Nineteen?"
His tone was slightly proud but not condescending, but rather sincere.
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She really wanted to explain to Changli what she had learned abroad, not to show off.
Changli nodded as she wished, and then Ren Lingqiu began to talk about the bits and pieces she had seen abroad.
For example, chimneys emitting gray smoke, dirty rivers, fast transportation, foreigners who look like gentlemen but are actually arrogant.
Her words moved from a quiet boat to the ancient campus and even to the bustling city, and her tone was full of memories.
In her words, the weather is bad, the rain is cold, and people come in all kinds of shapes, whether good or bad.
She spoke slowly and enthusiastically, telling everything she had seen and heard abroad, without caring whether Changli was listening.
It wasn't until she finally had enough fun that she remembered that she still had an audience.
She turned her head instantly and found that Chang Li was holding a piece of snack and eating it quietly.
She immediately said: "" Then we walked to the opposite side of Changli and had snacks together.
After eating, she asked sincerely: "Is there anything else you want to know?"
Changli thought for a while and then really asked: "Since you think overseas is much better than here, why do you want to come back?"
Ren Lingqiu answered without hesitation: "Because this is home."
She added: "I answered your question, and you have to answer mine."
Changli nodded.
She asked: "What does the Ren family mean to you?"
Changli said: "Clan."
A very ordinary answer.
For people in the old days, clan represented the origin of blood, lifelong reliance, and something to be defended to the death.
For people in the new era, clan is equally important, because it is the root, and even the most rebellious people will not abandon it casually.
Therefore, Chang Li's answer at this time really hit home what Ren Lingqiu was thinking, and her expression became even more relaxed: "That's good."
Times are changing, and only by uniting together can the people of the Ren family not be overturned by this wave. .
What she could not imagine at all was that the clan that Changli mentioned was literal and had no other profound meaning.
It is a clan to protect it to the death, but it is also a clan if it is abandoned.
He said again: "You are really leisurely."
Ren Lingqiu nodded indifferently.
She has always been more curious: "I can't compare to your leisurely pace."
Chang Li clapped his hands.
The plate with snacks was already empty: "Why did you bring this young general to the Ren family?"
Ren Lingqiu sighed, and there was finally a trace of sadness in his eyebrows: "He came on his own, but I didn't bring him here."
She had never wanted to deal with this kind of big trouble before.
"If his goal is really all about the Ren family, he would have been here a long time ago.
Why do he have to wait for you to come with him?"
This banquet is not just a reception banquet, but also Ren Lingqiu's birthday banquet.
Ren Lingqiu glanced at Changli and said suddenly, "Are you kidding me?"
The cold and indifferent look of the man in front of him was really unpleasant.
Chang Li nodded.
He saw that the young general was also quite interested in Ren Lingqiu.
Ren Lingqiu sighed again and shook his head: "You are so boring."
She held her chin with one hand and looked at the lively dance party not far away: "I don't like men who are too old."
"He is only twenty-six or seven years old, so he is not old."
"Then I don't really like playboy men."
"He doesn't have a real wife yet, he only has three concubines in the backyard, and they were given to him by others.
"I don't like men who are incompetent."
"I have the ability, and he will soon have the ability.
Don't worry."
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Questions and answers, Ren Lingqiu's questions sounded angry, while Changli's answers, although plain, also sounded teasing.
Ren Lingqiu suddenly slapped the table: "Why are you like this?"
He looked a little angry.
Changli didn't feel guilty at all: "I see that you are very interested in him."
Ren Lingqiu suddenly softened, and she had another hand supporting her chin: "He does look pretty good."
Chang Li nodded: "Besides being a little old, I have three concubines, and I'm currently incapable of doing anything."
Ren Lingqiu breathed out sadly: "Alas."
But she suddenly turned her head the next moment: "How do you know so clearly?"
Chang Li paused for a moment, then pulled out a newspaper from somewhere: Love, Hate, and the Smokey Past of General Wei in those years.
Ren Lingqiu took it and took a look: "Interesting."
She said seriously, and then looked at it attentively.
At this time, a handsome figure suddenly appeared in front of them: "What are you looking at?"
It was the major general who was just talking about.
Ren Lingqiu can be called the protagonist of this banquet, but this protagonist has been staying in this remote corner and cannot be found.
This has attracted the attention of many people.
Wei Yun came to find her.
Hearing Wei Yun's voice, Ren Lingqiu paused.
She rolled up the newspaper casually, then stood up and said, "It's nothing, just some trivial matters."
She asked back: "The Major General came to see me for something."
Wei Yun smiled heartily: "Miss Ren, it's so interesting.
This banquet is just for you.
It's not a big deal if you're gone."
He looked at Chang Li who was also standing up: "This is" Ren Lingqiu said lightly: "A brother from a branch of the Ren family."
"Oh."
Wei Yun understood and nodded to Changli.
His attitude was so distant that Changli didn't take it seriously.
At this moment, a noisy voice came from not far away, and the person who made the voice happened to be acquainted with Chang Li.
Young Master Cao Jinqun, who had just given him a sum of money, Miss Zhang Manliu, who was noble and courageous but accepted Cao Jinqun's help, and his fat cousin who was fat but not generous
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