Chapter 436 Ultimatum
Old man Miao looked down at the child in his arms, then looked at Miao Jiu and smiled helplessly.
Si Ning glanced at them and smiled. Everything was going in a good direction.
The fireworks lasted for almost an hour before they ended. The people of Beiyang City all walked out of their homes and looked up at the fireworks.
"Brother, let's fly Kongming lanterns!" Juanjuan thought of the Kongming lanterns he made for everyone.
"Okay." Si Jinchen and the others followed Juanjuan to take out the Kongming lanterns and gave one to everyone in the family.
Everyone held the Kongming lantern and thought for a while before picking up a pen to write their wishes on it.
Some people cannot read, so they ask other people who can read to help them write.
After everyone had finished writing, they took out candles and lit the Kongming lanterns, and then saw the Kongming lanterns slowly floating up into the sky.
Many people in Beiyang City also lit Kongming lanterns. Those who didn’t buy them from Juanjuan and the others went to the lantern shop to buy them.
The Kongming lanterns were almost sold out.
Now, one by one, the Kongming lanterns, carrying the wishes of the people of Beiyang City, slowly rise into the sky, as if lighting up the entire night sky.
"It's so beautiful." Meng Yanxin ran back to the house, took out her camera and took a picture of the scene.
She never thought that it would be so beautiful to see so many people lighting lanterns together.
Several children still couldn't survive the night watch and fell asleep early next to the people next to them.
Siming carried the children back to the room and let them lie down on the bed and sleep well.
Miao Jiu woke up early in the morning and went to find Old Man Miao: "Juanjuan will come to wish you a happy new year soon, don't let her kowtow to you."
After he said that, he left without waiting for Old Man Miao to ask the reason.
Yan Anqing also specifically instructed Wen Ce.
Everyone was confused until a few children came to wish them a happy new year, then they knew what it meant.
After Juanjuan kowtowed, they quickly pulled her up. How could this child kowtow so sincerely?
"Is it hurt?" Old man Miao looked at her forehead with concern.
Juanjuan rubbed her forehead with a smile: "It doesn't hurt. Kowtow needs to be sincere to work."
"Who told you this?" Old man Miao felt his heart rise when he heard a "bang".
This child kowtows without hesitation, no wonder Xiaojiu had to remind him specifically.
"It really doesn't hurt!" Wen Ce was shocked when he saw it.
"Grandpa Wen, Juanjuan doesn't feel any pain!" She said and showed him her little forehead.
Wen Ce took a closer look and found no red marks at all, it was smooth and shiny.
After the New Year, Mayang will prepare to return to the military academy.
It was really hard to leave home during this period, but he also knew that only by studying well could he help Beiyang City in the future.
Liu Yueya is also preparing to go to military academy. Although Liu Chengan and Lin Jingqiu are reluctant to let her go, they also respect her choice.
"Mayang, please take good care of Yueya when she arrives at the military academy. This child has a stubborn personality and I'm afraid she won't be able to adapt." Liu Cheng'an's eyes were red as he spoke.
"Dad, I can take care of myself. You and Mom are fine. I will be back during the holidays." Liu Yueya reached out and hugged him.
"Okay, okay, we'll wait for you to come back." Liu Cheng'an tried hard to hold back his tears.
Lin Jingqiu was calmer: "Military academy is not like other schools. It's much harder to build good relationships with classmates."
She leaned close to Liu Yueya's ear and whispered, "These classmates may become your comrades in the future. Control your temper, but don't put yourself in a difficult position."
"Mom, I know what to do." Liu Yueya looked at her with a smile.
Lin Jingqiu nodded. The child had changed a lot during the time she studied at the Si family. She could teach the children in the orphanage and also go into business with him.
She believed that she would take good care of herself and become the daughter that made her proud.
"Brother Mayang, will I see you next winter?" Juanjuan frowned.
"Yes, when I come back next time, the young lady will be over five years old, almost six years old." Ma Yang looked at her with a smile.
"Brother Mayang, remember to write to us." Juanjuan said, looking at Liu Yueya: "Sister Yueya too."
"Okay." Liu Yueya agreed readily.
Si Jinchen watched them get on the boat and leave. He didn't pull Juanjuan's hand until they were out of sight. "Let's go back."
"Brother, when you grow up a little bit, will you go with Brother Mayang?" Juanjuan suddenly asked.
Si Jinchen didn't expect Juanjuan to ask this, and fell silent for a moment.
"It doesn't matter, actually. Juanjuan can stay at home with dad, grandma, and my three younger brothers can play with her." Juanjuan looked at him with a smile.
"It's still early." Si Jinchen didn't know how to answer her, but he hoped that he would not grow up so that he would never have to leave.
The conversation between the two children was heard by Sima Ming who was standing next to them.
The people next to him looked at Siming, and no one spoke.
Sometimes, several children are destined to be separated one day, but they also hope that they can be separated later.
Northern Government.
Pei Jingming worked hard for a long time and finally got the Taisho Empire to agree to sell a batch of military equipment to the northern government.
However, the president was not very satisfied when he saw the number: "This number is less than one-third of the current armed forces of the northern government."
"You still want me to give you a promotion?"
"Mr. President, this is the best amount I can negotiate." Pei Jingming was furious inside, but he remained respectful on the surface.
"The best conversation?"
"I don't think you have any intention!" The President looked unfriendly.
"Mr. President, if we want to purchase military equipment in large quantities, we need to have enough money. The money you approved for me now can only buy this much."
Pei Jingming answered with gritted teeth.
"How dare you talk to me about money? If you hadn't insisted on instigating us to gamble on crickets, saying that you would definitely make Beiyang City lose everything, would I have agreed to raise so much money for you?"
"Also, why do you insist on using your position at the General Administration of Customs to keep Siming hanging? Why should we spend so much money to buy grain seeds that we could have gotten for free?"
"Isn't this money?" The president slammed the table in anger.
Pei Jingming didn't dare to say a word now. He had indeed caused the northern government to suffer heavy financial losses during this period.
"Or, I'll try again." This was all he could say in the end.
"You'd better solve this problem before the spring plowing." The President issued an ultimatum.
Pei Jingming had no choice. He was now caught in a dilemma, but if he wanted to turn things around, he had to go to Beiyang City.
He thought of the antiques he had found recently and planned to secretly sell them on the black market and use the money to negotiate business with the Taisho Empire.
But he didn't expect that the antiques that had been inspected by others would all turn out to be fake in the end.
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