Chapter 719: The Waves Rise Again

"A thunderous applause erupted at the scene. 。That elderly man, almost sixty years old, came straight up to Xiao Zheng and shook his hand, saying: "County Magistrate Xiao, you are truly our parental...When the staff saw that the leader had a phone call, they immediately left the tea room. 。Xiao Xingshi looked at the four characters "Sima Zhongtian" flashing on his phone screen, but he didn't rush to answer. He picked up the tea that the female soldier had just poured him and took a sip. 。Fragrant! This is not just the scent of tea, but also the fragrance of a woman, lingering on the teacup. 。A slight disturbance rippled through Xiao Xing Shi's heart, like a leaf falling into still water. 。But after all, the ripples were small. After spreading out, they did not cause any new leaves to fall, and Xiao Xing Shi returned to his usual calm. 。He only then answered the phone, speaking in a calm and collected voice: “Hello”

He didn’t initially address the other person by name. 。Sima Zhongtian's voice came: "Xing Shi brother, long time no see." 。" Sima Zhontian is still Sima Zhontian, never letting emotions run wild easily. " 。Xiao Xing shi also maintained his composure, saying: "Zhong Tian brother, it's been a long time." 。Your son Sima Yue has been in Jiangzhong for some time now, and Brother Zhongtian hasn't visited once. I haven't had a chance to have a good gathering with Brother Zhongtian. 。 Sima Zhidao: “Xingshi brother, you also know that I have been stationed on the border for a long time. The activities of the unruly factions in the borderlands have never stopped, even escalating day by day. Without permission from Huating, I can't leave the border at all!”Xiao Xingshi said: “Zhidao brother, serving the country and guarding the border for decades, your achievements are immeasurable and admirable.” 。“What 'invaluable contributions' and 'admirable accomplishments' Those are just polite words,” Sima Zhongtian sighed on the other end of the phone. 。"I can't even take care of my own son's marriage!"

That last sentence got straight to the point. 。Xiao Xing shi knew Sima Zhongtian's personality. He could launch a killer blow without making a sound, and his calm words often concealed harsh condemnation. 。He just said, "I can't even take care of my own son's marriage," which is obviously blaming Xiao Xing for not marrying his daughter to Sima Yue. 。In this matter, Xiao Xingshi was indeed in the wrong. He simply admitted his fault and said: "Zhongtian brother, it's my daughter who is ignorant and didn't listen to the family's arrangements. This has prevented our Xiao family from having a harmonious relationship with the Sima family and achieving the Qin-Jin alliance!" However, Sima Zhongtian did not buy this excuse: "A daughter being ignorant doesn't mean parents and the family should be ignorant." 。How can something like this be allowed to go according to the daughter's whims Our family, with our status and standing, are certainly not common folk who let our young daughter run wild and do whatever she pleases!

These words were harsh, not only admonishing Xiao Xing Shi but also censuring the entire Xiao family. 。Xiao Xing shi didn't answer for a moment, his heart had already reached the limit of his forbearance. If Sima Zhongtian continued to be so impolite, he might have no choice but to tear up his face. 。Individuals have feelings for each other, while families only have interests in relation to each other. 。Xiao Xing Shi once traveled on the battlefield, and his latest updates can be found by paying attention to the author's WeChat public account: A Pen Walking Dragon Gall. He has indeed disturbed Sima Zhongtian's home many times, and the two have forged a deep friendship. 。But all that is in the past. Now, even if Sima Zhongtian were to use his family's power to pressure him, Xiao Xingshi wouldn't stand for it. After all, Xiao Xingshi is the head of the Xiao family, and he doesn't represent himself; the family's prestige must be shown when dealing with external forces. 。However, after Xiao Xing's stagnant silence, Sima Zhongtian's voice suddenly softened: "Xing Shi brother, in fact, I also understand your difficulties." 。I also know that you are still one of the most powerful heads of the Xiao family, and I am clear that for the sake of your daughter marrying our Sima Yue, you have allowed Jing Yu to wander alone outside for a long time. 。This compromise with your daughter isn't because you're doing things her way, it's mostly because of the Xiao family in Huaxing, right"

I didn't expect Sima Zhongtian to already know about the Xiao family in Huaxing! However, what Sima Zhongtian just said hit the nail on the head for Xiao Xing's heart. 。Xiao Xing Shi simply poured out his heart's bitterness: "Who wouldn't agree! Brother Zhong Tian, when we were in the frontier, I even ate at your house several times And how many roasted sheep did I eat Although it wasn't much materially speaking, this friendship, how could I ever forget it! I never expected that the son-in-law my daughter was marrying would be Xiao Zheng, grandson of the head of the Xiao family in Hua Jing!" 。Besides, my mother and Mr. Xiao are old acquaintances. This time, Mr. Xiao himself came to my house to ask for a marriage, and besides, Jingyu is very unfilial and has already gotten pregnant with Xiao Zheng's child. The rice is already cooked! With all these factors added together, I really have no choice. 。So, in this matter, I should apologize to Zhongtian. 。"Don't rush to say sorry." 。" Sima Zhongtian, over there, said, "Xingshi brother, I want to ask you a question." 。"Xiao Xingshi said: "Zhong Tian, you're welcome." 。" Sima Zhongtian asked, "You know, why would the head of the Hua Jing family, Xiao Yi, personally show up this time" This question stumped Xiao Xing shi. That day when Xiao Yi appeared, Xiao Xing shi was stunned by Mr. Xiao Yi's aura and didn't even consider the question: "Well, I hadn't really thought about that." 。"

Sima Zhongtian continued to ask: "Xing Shi brother, you should also know that the old patriarch of the Xiao family in Huajing, Xiao Yi, had already abdicated many years ago and lived a leisurely retired life. " 。"Now, why would you personally come to the esteemed gates of Hangzhou Don't you find that strange" Xiao Xing shi also had ripples of doubt in his mind: "Brother Zhongtian, when you put it this way, I do find it quite strange." 。Please give me advice >。。“I will only state a fact I know, the Xiao family in Huating has fallen. There is no one left within the family who…” 。Why hasn't the current head of the Xiao family in Huajing stepped forward, but instead let an elderly patriarch who is about to die come out and scare people! Why The Xiao family in Huajing has already lost its people and power, just like a hollow old locust tree that can't last long. 。Your alliance with the Xiao family is fraught with peril, it could very well drag the Hangzhou Xiao family into an abyss! As the head of the family, you, Xingse brother, must give this serious thought.

This statement seemed like a massive beam slamming against the door below "Luhui Pavilion," sending out powerful vibrations! Could it be that Xiao Xinghai, Xiao Xingyun, and their mother Ye Chuan Ying had all been deceived by Mr. Xiao Yi Is the Beijing Xiao family truly in such dire straits

When Xiao Xingse initially agreed to the marriage of Xiao Jingyu and Xiao Zheng, it was mainly based on the wishes of a group within the family, including Xiao Xinghai, Xiao Xingyun, who hoped to latch onto the powerful Beijing Xiao family. 。If this tree had already been hollowed out, wouldn't they be killing themselves by climbing it

Xiao Xingshi suddenly felt a chill run down his spine and said into the phone, "Thank you for the news, Zhongtian." 。I am so grateful. 。" Sima Zhantian said, "Xing Shi, I'm not bragging. Compared to the Hua Jing Xiao family, our Sima family rose in the Northwest, influences the Southeast, and covers Guangdong and Hong Kong. We will definitely enter Hua Jing in the future! Our Sima family is the unstoppable new force, and in the future, we will surely crush these old families like the Hua Jing Xiao family!" Sima Zhantian spoke eloquently, and Xiao Xingshi couldn't help but be moved. He said, "I also believe that under Brother Zhantian's leadership, the Sima family will surely prosper."

Sima Zhantian said, "So, Xing Shi, what else can you hesitate about You can completely let Jingyu rest assured and let her be with our Sima Yue!" This made Xiao Xingshi startled: "But, Brother Zhantian, Jingyu and Xiao Zheng..."

"They are registered, and they have a child, right" Sima Zhantian interrupted. "Brother Xing Shi, if you're worried about this, there's no need at all! My son, Sima Yue, loves Jingyu deeply, I can use the words 'deep affection' to describe it..." 。"Xiao Xingshi felt that Sima Zhongtian's implied meaning was unbelievable. He had to say, "But Brother Zhongtian, Jingyu and Xiao Zheng have already registered their marriage." 。" Sima Zhong said: "Getting married allows for divorce." 。"But they already have a child." 。Sima Zhentiao said: “Isn't it just not born yet I heard it’s only a few months old, right We can get rid of it.” 。My son Sima Yue said that as long as Jingyu is with him, everything else can be figured out. 。“

Xiao Xingshi sighed: "I really didn't expect it, Yue'er, to be so infatuated with Jingyu!" Sima Zhongtian said: “‘Infatuation’ is just one aspect. More importantly, the marriage alliance between the Sima family and the Xiao family is the best choice for both parties! The Xiao family will soon be surpassed by the Sima family, Xing Shi brother, just wait and see." 。"Xiao Xing said, “Now, there's the biggest problem, I'm afraid Xiao Zheng might cause trouble." 。" Sima Zhongtian laughed heartily: “This Xiao Zheng, isn't he just a county party secretary on loan My son Sima Yue is the provincial Organization Minister, could he possibly not be able to handle him We can completely avoid direct confrontation and adopt a subtle approach like a gazelle hanging its horns, leaving no trace.” 。As long as Brother Xingshi agrees to this, we will handle the rest. 。"I have one thing in mind, and that is to ensure Jingyu's safety. After all, she is my daughter. When she was little, she lost her mother and suffered a lot." 。" Sima Zhongtian said: "Need Brother Xingshi say that In the future, Jingyu won't be my daughter-in-law either Who doesn't have faults Although she made a mistake, the Sima family has always been magnanimous. As long as she becomes my daughter-in-law in the future, I guarantee that her second half of life will be spent happily." 。"Xiao Xing said: "Then I'm relieved. " 。"Regarding this matter, Brother Xing, should we also report it to your mother, Old Mrs. Ye" Sima Zhongtian asked again. Xiao Xingshi hesitated for a moment and said, "Let's not say anything for now. She thinks too much." 。" Sima Zhongtian laughed and said, "This is Xing Shixiong! You are the head of the Xiao family after all. Old Madam Ye has already retired, so she should rest well. She's getting old, her mind isn't as sharp as it used to be." 。The Xiao family should still let Brother Xing Shi make the decisions. 。Li Haiyan found this house in a small district called "Aichenghai". 。This house is on the fifth floor with an attic, a western-facing unit, and a total area of 155 square meters. Downstairs are a living room, kitchen, balcony, bathroom, and two standard bedrooms; upstairs there's a large bedroom plus a bathroom and study, and outside is a large terrace where you can enjoy mountain views during the day and cool off or stargaze at night! The decoration is simple, convenient, yet warm and inviting. The landlord is moving abroad and wants to sell the house as soon as possible. 。Xiao Jingyu was very satisfied after looking at this house. 。Li Haiyan whispered in Xiao Jingyu's ear: "Secretary Xiao, I just looked at seven sets of houses. This one is the most suitable for living in. The others are good, but there is one problem that I need to report to you." 。"Xiao Jingyu looked at Li Haiyan and said, "You..." 。t. If he hadn't held himself back just now, their relationship might have already crossed the line. 。Then how would he see Xiao Jingyu again How could he propose to Xiao JingyuFang Ya was like a desir...