Chapter 143 Changing Face
Seeing this person, Tao Nanfeng took his father's arm, who was irritated by Ruan Xuezhen and clenched his fists, and smiled and comforted him: "Dad, don't be angry, look who that person is?"
Following Tao Nanfeng's gaze, Tao Shouxin finally saw the person walking towards him from a distance, and he couldn't help but called out in surprise: "Miao Jing!"
Kyoto is so big, how did I meet him?
Tao Shouxin met Miao Jing and his mother Ai Li when they came to the farm. He knew that Miao Jing was Xiang Bei's comrade-in-arms and had helped Xiang Bei a lot when they were on the farm. Later, Xiangbei got married and settled in Jiangcheng. Miao Jing did not attend because he went abroad, and gradually they lost contact.
I didn't expect to meet you in a hotel in Xicheng District today, what a coincidence.
Tao Nanfeng and Tao Shouxin stood at the door without saying a word, quietly watching Miao Jing stride over.
Ruan Xuezhen excitedly went up to him, smiling broadly, and called out enthusiastically, "Director Miao, I've heard a lot about you! We finally got you here today..."
Ruan Xuezhen's outstretched hand hung in mid-air, completely ignored.
Miao Jing's gaze swept across Ruan Xuezhen and fixed on Tao Nanfeng who was standing at the door of the hotel.
Time takes away many things, but it cannot take away Miao Jing's longing for Tao Nanfeng.
He tried hard not to see Tao Nanfeng, but he felt happier every time he saw him. He knew that Xiangbei was married to Nanfeng, and that Xiangbei had given up his position as farm manager to settle down in Jiangcheng, opened his own tobacco factory and did sales, and that his business was getting better and better. He was happy for the couple from the bottom of his heart, but he didn't dare to go to Jiangcheng to see them.
I only blame myself for meeting Tao Nanfeng too late, and I only blame Xiangbei for being the one who likes Nanfeng. A brother’s wife is not to be trifled with; this feeling was deeply buried deep in my heart.
When Miao Jing suddenly saw Tao Nanfeng under the night light, he thought he was hallucinating.
But when he saw Tao Shouxin standing next to Tao Nanfeng, Miao Jing confirmed that this was true. No matter how powerful the hallucination is, it is impossible to imagine two people at the same time, especially when the other person is Tao Shouxin, who even Xiangbei is afraid of.
All the repressed emotions were released at this moment. Miao Jing could no longer control his inner excitement. He walked quickly, brushing past Ruan Xuezhen and running towards the smiling graceful figure.
"Tao Nanfeng! Why are you here?" Miao Jing ran over in surprise and grabbed Tao Nanfeng's hand.
Miao Jing's hands were warm and dry, and had the strength that only a soldier could have. This made Tao Nanfeng dazed for a moment, thinking that it was Xiangbei who was coming. However, she soon came to her senses and realized that Miao Jing was different from Xiang Bei.
Xiangbei is calm and gentle, while Miao Jing is lively and enthusiastic.
Tao Shouxin coughed at the side as a reminder.
Miao Jing quickly let go of Tao Nanfeng's hand, bowed to Tao Shouxin, and respectfully called out: "Professor Tao, you are here too. Are you here in Beijing on business?"
Tao Shouxin smiled and said, "Yes, we came to Beijing to participate in the bidding for the design of the Xicheng District Stadium. We just arrived today, and Engineer Zhu from the Engineering Bureau invited us to dinner tonight."
After introducing Zhu Hongxing and Fan Zhicheng, he introduced Miao Jing.
"This is Miao Jing, my son-in-law's comrade-in-arms. Now..." He glanced at Miao Jing and asked, "I heard that you went abroad for training for a period of time. Are you still working in the Ministry of Industry?"
Miao Jing answered honestly: "I am now transferred to the Supervision Office of the General Administration of Urban Construction. I heard someone in the bureau mention the design bid for the Xicheng District Stadium you just mentioned. Do you need any help?"
Tao Nanfeng waved his hands hurriedly: "No, no, you do your thing, we do ours, we don't need help."
Tao Shouxin also rejected Miao Jing's help: "We can compete based on our strength and the environment should be fair."
Miao Jing knew that Tao Shouxin and Tao Nanfeng were both upright people, so he laughed and said, "Okay, okay, I'll listen to you. Since you've come to Kyoto, I have to show my hospitality. Have you finished your meal? Then I'll invite you to sit in the cafe and experience the Western atmosphere."
Miao Jing felt that everything was too beautiful to be real.
——Tao Nanfeng is right in front of her. Xiang Bei is not with her. He can take her into his own world and feel the prosperity of Kyoto. He didn't want to take the throne, he just wanted to fulfill his dream, take Tao Nanfeng for a walk on the streets of Kyoto and tell her his story.
Miao Jing and Tao Nanfeng were chatting and laughing happily, but Ruan Xuezhen, who was standing behind them, was stunned.
A middle-aged man among Miao Jing's companions walked up to Ruan Xuezhen and sighed, "I finally got him out for you, but how come you ran into someone he knew in this restaurant? What a coincidence... and not a coincidence."
The people who spoke were schoolmates Ruan Xuezhen and Gu Maokai, who were colleagues of Miao Jing and both worked in the General Administration of Urban Construction. They had a good relationship with Miao Jing and this time they were asked by Ruan Xuezhen to act as a matchmaker. Unexpectedly, when Miao Jing heard that the man was a professor in the Department of Architecture at Kyoto University, he happily accepted the invitation.
Looking at Miao Jing now, it was as if he had met an old friend. That expression and joy came completely from the bottom of his heart, and he couldn't suppress the smile on the corners of his mouth. Gu Maokai felt that today's dinner was probably canceled. It was really unfortunate that he met other people on the way.
The other guests rarely saw Miao Jing being so enthusiastic towards others, so they came over to whisper to him.
"Director Miao has a strong background. Three generations of his family have fought bravely in wars, and their names are known to the emperor. He is usually arrogant and not easy to talk to. Today is the first time I see him smile so... uh, happy. Who is this beautiful woman?"
"I don't know. They look very unfamiliar. I seemed to see Professor Ruan talking to them just now. Could he be an acquaintance? Can you introduce him to me?"
It took Ruan Xuezhen a long time to find his voice, and he said in a very dry voice: "I just recognize them, but I'm not familiar with them. They are from Jiangcheng University of Architecture and are going to participate in the design bidding for the gymnasium project."
When he heard that the other party was from a university campus, Gu Maokai smiled and said, "Oh, that's why. Although Director Miao has a bad temper, he respects scholars very much."
After a few others echoed a few words, they suddenly noticed Zhu Hongxing who had been standing behind Tao Shouxin, pointed at him and shouted: "Huh? Look! There seems to be a senior engineer Zhu Hongxing from the Engineering Bureau."
Seeing familiar faces, Gu Maokai and his three other friends were delighted.
"The fact that he appeared at the entrance of the hotel with Miao Jing's friends shows that Mr. Zhu has a good relationship with them. Let's treat him to a meal and tea in a couple of days so that we can build some rapport sooner."
"Okay, okay, this is a good idea. Brother Liang, you are smart. We can't get to know the people from Jiangcheng University of Architecture, but Zhu Hongxing can always..."
After hearing the conversation between Gu Maokai and others, Ruan Xuezhen felt as if his heart had sunk into an icy cave.
He had gone through so much trouble to arrange a dinner with this important figure. Today, he booked a private room in advance and ordered a bunch of luxurious dishes, just to say a few words to Miao Jing. Unexpectedly, he was intercepted by Tao Nanfeng.
How come they are so familiar? How did a professor at Jiangcheng University of Architecture, a graduate student who runs a small company, and a handsome boy who looks like a rabbit god meet the top rich young man in Kyoto?
And judging from their attitude towards each other, it seems that Miao Jing is trying hard to please. The first person Miao Jing shook hands with was Tao Nanfeng, so he must be familiar with Tao Nanfeng.
Ruan Xuezhen felt so regretful when he thought about how rude he had just been to Tao Nanfeng. He speculated maliciously, no wonder they say you shouldn't offend women, especially beautiful women, because you never know what kind of man she will hook up with.
With a heart full of regret and hatred, Gu Maokai pulled Ruan Xuezhen's arm and said, "Come on, I'll introduce you to them. Otherwise, I'm afraid Director Miao will leave with them soon and forget about all of us."
Ruan Xuezhen's feet were unsteady, and he was pulled forward by Gu Maokai, taking one deep step and one shallow step, and finally came to Miao Jing's side.
Gu Maokai smiled and said to Miao Jing, "Miao, this is my schoolmate, the dean of the Architectural Design Institute of Kyoto University. He was the one who originally wanted to host us. Now that you have met a friend, do you want to have a meal together?"
Miao Jing turned to look at Gu Maokai: "It's unfortunate today, let's go another day. I'll sit with a few friends."
Ruan Xuezhen licked his face and stretched out his hand: "Director Miao, I am Ruan Xuezhen, nice to meet you."
Miao Jing knew that he was a professor of architecture at Kyoto University. The reason why Ruan Xuezhen was willing to attend the banquet today was actually because of Tao Nanfeng.
Tao Nanfeng studied architecture and his father was a professor at Jiangcheng University of Architecture. Since Miao Jing couldn't see Tao Nanfeng, he would meet the professor of architecture at Kyoto University to chat about professional topics and ease the pain of missing him.
Now that he has met Tao Nanfeng, Ruan Xuezhen is no longer important. Besides, Ruan Xuezhen in front of him smiled flatteringly and dressed fashionably, which was nothing like Tao Shouxin's noble and aloof personality. Miao Jing had no good impression of him, so he did not extend his hand. He glanced at Ruan Xuezhen coldly and responded with a sentence: "Nice to meet you."
Ruan Xuezhen hit a snag and was worried that Tao Shouxin would say bad things about him, so he had to shamelessly bow to Tao Shouxin again.
"Professor Tao, we are all in the same industry and are preparing to bid for the same project. Why don't I treat everyone to a meal and talk about professional development? In fact, your Jiangcheng University of Architecture can also open a design institute. I fully support you to be the dean. What do you think?"
He spoke quickly and urgently, as if he was afraid of being interrupted.
Tao Shouxin glanced him up and down with a look of surprise in his eyes, as if he had not expected that there would be such a shameless professor in the world. He had just been cursing him and Nanfeng like a gangster, but now when he saw that Miao Jing, a big shot, was on good terms with his family, his expression immediately changed.
If all the educated people are so sycophantic and trample on the word dignity, what will this society become?
It's really chilling.
Ruan Xuezhen did not wait for Tao Shouxin's reply, and turned to Tao Nanfeng, his smile becoming friendly and kind: "Tao Nanfeng, I heard that you just opened a design company in July this year. Are you willing to cooperate with our Kyoto University Architectural Design Institute? Don't worry, you will never suffer any loss."
Miao Jing was a little surprised to hear this and looked at Tao Nanfeng: "You have graduated from graduate school? I didn't expect you to start a company."
Tao Nanfeng looked a little unhappy and motioned him to shut up: "Let's talk about these things later. I want to talk to Professor Ruan first."
When Miao Jing met her gaze, his heart felt like it was soaking in a hot spring. How long has it been since you last saw Tao Nanfeng? It’s been three years, right? But she was still the same, controlling all his emotions with a hint of anger.
Miao Jing smiled and took a half step back: "You talk, you talk." His attitude was very friendly.
Miao Jing looked at Ruan Xuezhen seriously. He didn't expect that this person actually knew Tao Shouxin and Tao Nanfeng. From his tone, it seemed that they had a very deep friendship. It seemed that they could interact more in the future.
But what Tao Nanfeng said next made Miao Jing furious.
"Professor Ruan, I think you are not suitable to be a teacher in colleges and universities. Don't mislead students. Your ability to say one thing to one person and another to another, to change your attitude according to the situation, and to be ruthless is a hundred times better than the profiteers in the business world."
Miao Jing straightened his back, his eyes were full of authority and sharp as lightning, staring at Ruan Xuezhen: "What's going on?"
Faced with such a Miao Jing, Ruan Xuezhen was really scared.
Miao Jing is a well-known figure. He used to be a ruthless person in the Ministry of Industry. Everyone is afraid of him when he gets angry. After arriving at the Ministry of Construction, he became a little more restrained in his new position and environment, but he is still not an easy person to talk to.
Ruan Xuezhen could only nod and bow, wishing he could kneel down to Tao Nanfeng on the spot: "Misunderstanding, this is all misunderstanding. Classmate Tao has already taught me a lesson before, and I already know I was wrong. I only ask you to be magnanimous and forgive me this time."
"Wrong? What's wrong?"
Miao Jing didn't expect that someone would dare to bully Tao Nanfeng in his own territory. He immediately felt his face burning and wanted to strangle Ruan Xuezhen to death.
Fan Zhicheng's cleverness came in handy at this time. He stood up, pointed at Ruan Xuezhen and said to Miao Jing: "This person has evil intentions and likes beautiful women. When he saw Tao Nanfeng and me..."
Before he could finish his sentence, Miao Jing raised his leg and kicked him!
Miao Jing, a sixth-generation inheritor of Miao family boxing and born in a military family, moved as fast as lightning and kicked Ruan Xuezhen right in the shin.
With a scream of "Ah——", Ruan Xuezhen leaned forward and knelt straight in front of Tao Nanfeng.
"You are so brave!" Miao Jing's voice came out from between his teeth, as if it was tempered by fire.
Gu Maokai never expected this result. He stood there for a long time without saying a word. He didn't dare to stop Miao Jing, nor did he dare to help Ruan Xuezhen. At this moment, there was only one thought in his mind: Would Ruan Xuezhen, who was disliked by Miao Jing, implicate him?
Fan Zhicheng added: "He just bumped into the teacher and called Tao Nanfeng a female hooligan."
Miao Jing laughed in anger: "Good, very good!"
Ruan Xuezhen fell to the ground, his face pale. It's over, it's really over. After so many years of hard work, I didn't expect to lose it to three country bumpkins from Jiangcheng.
The author has something to say:
Aha, you guys guessed wrong, it’s Miao Jing, not Xiang Bei. It seems like we need to find an opportunity for Lao Xiang to show up and make his presence felt~
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