Lu Feng stopped in his tracks upon hearing this, turned around and sized up his cousin. He had a high nose and well-defined features, but his triangular eyes revealed a hint of cunning.
“I’m not a driver, I’m Fengxia’s boyfriend, you’re her cousin, right?” Lu Feng said to him, “My name is Lu Feng.”
Upon hearing this, Awei stood dumbfounded and looked at his cousin, wondering what was going on.
“Fengxia, this is no joke. I know you’re a bit willful, but you’re old enough to know that there are some things you can’t play around with. If you don’t consider my feelings, where will your family’s feelings be?” Cousin didn’t respond to Lu Feng, but looked at Awei and said, “Fengxia just likes to joke around, don’t take it personally.”
Ah Wei could tell that Zhang Fengxia wasn't interested in him, and as for whether she liked the slightly thin man named Lu Feng, he didn't know.
He came here to climb the social ladder. His family had told him before he came that a good woman is afraid of being pestered, and that persistence might work. Besides, he does have some assets. If he really doesn't, he can just talk big. These days, finding a partner isn't all about sweet talk.
"It's okay. I came here today to get to know Fengxia and become friends. She probably doesn't know me very well yet," Awei said shamelessly.
"Really? Now that we're friends, I won't keep you for dinner," Zhang Fengxia said directly.
Before Ah Wei and his cousin could even speak, a low shout came from the doorway: "What kind of nonsense are you spouting? Is this how you chase away guests?"
The voice was powerful and resonant, clearly belonging to someone of high status, carrying the air of a leader looking down on someone. Lu Feng turned around and saw an elderly man with a full head of white hair standing at the door, who looked to be about eighty years old!
He was somewhat burly, with a ruddy complexion and seemed to be in good spirits. He had a hint of annoyance on his face, and there were four or five people standing next to him, who looked like Zhang Fengxia's parents.
Zhang Fengxia, who was originally acting foolishly, saw the old man lower his head and dared not speak.
"My friend, I'm so sorry to have made you laugh." A man in his fifties, wearing a white shirt and clearly a leader, walked up to Lu Feng with a smile and said, "My daughter likes to cause trouble, don't listen to her. Since you're here on a holiday, why don't you come in and have a seat?"
This sounds like an invitation, but it's actually a way of telling someone to leave. It sounds like someone in a leadership position; they're quite good at playing the fake polite game.
"Hello Uncle, I wasn't invited by her. I'm a true friend of Fengxia. I brought some things to visit you both during this holiday." After Lu Feng finished speaking, he looked at Awei and said, "If it's inconvenient, I won't go in. I'll just find a restaurant outside and have a bite to eat."
My cousin wanted to tell Lu Feng to leave, but he couldn't bring himself to say it; that's not how you treat a guest.
"It's alright, one more pair of chopsticks won't make a difference!" the old man said.
On this Mid-Autumn Festival, a day for family reunion, the Zhang family had their most awkward dinner gathering yet. They walked in, exchanging polite greetings. Ah Wei, being the quick-witted one, noticed that Zhang Fengxia was carrying a bottle of Moutai and hurriedly said, "Let me carry it for you."
Zhang Fengxia didn't stand on ceremony and handed it to him directly, then reached out to Lu Feng, saying, "Let me take some for you."
Lu Feng handed the fruit to Zhang Fengxia, glanced at Awei, and smiled, saying, "Thank you!"
Before he even stepped inside the house, Lu Feng had already won big!
The villas here are all pretty much the same. This one is basically the same as Lu Feng's house, over 600 square meters. There are already people busy in the kitchen, so there is obviously a nanny here.
At noon, everyone sat down at the table. Zhang Fengxia had Awei to her left and Lu Feng to her right, and the atmosphere was a little strange.
The old man sat in the main seat, looking at everyone and said, "It's Mid-Autumn Festival again, a time for beautiful flowers and a full moon. I'm especially happy this year. The country is doing well, and the people are doing well. Everything is thriving. Especially my little girl, your career is getting better and better. But career is one thing, family is another. The family is the strong support of the country!"
Ah Wei clapped his hands cleverly and said, "At your age, you still care so much about your country and people, which I truly admire. During my years abroad, I felt this especially deeply about my country and people."
“Only by going out into the world can you feel the warmth of your country. There’s no place like home.” Zhang Fengxia’s father looked at Awei with great appreciation and said, “With a broader perspective, you can see the path ahead more clearly. You’re working in finance abroad, which system do you plan to join when you return to China?”
“I’ve been exposed to many advanced management systems abroad, but when I return to China, I will prioritize the needs of the country. I will go wherever I am needed,” Awei said with a determined look. “I believe that any position can train me and help me grow faster.”
Zhang Fengxia rolled her eyes and said, "Then go to the rural border region!"
Ah Wei's face twitched slightly, but he still said, "If the country needs me, I'm naturally willing to help."
“How can a talented person like Awei be sent to the frontier? It’s a waste of his talent. I think he should ultimately work in the banking or financial system. The domestic stock market is not yet very developed. Developing the financial sector would be a great help to domestic companies in terms of financing!” My cousin chimed in from the side.
"Which work unit do your parents work for?" Zhang Fengxia's mother asked.
“My dad works in the power system and is currently the director. My mom is a university professor, and my grandparents and maternal grandparents are all government employees,” Awei said with pride.
During the meal, the family asked Awei about his family background, education, and overseas experience. In short, it was perfect!
This guy was practically the perfect man of the 90s!
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