In Shanghai's Wujiaochang Town Park, Yang Jiadong looked at this famous old villa covering an area of 108 acres in the city center in surprise, feeling completely unsure.
Yang Jiadong is the eldest grandson of Xiao Zhen's old friend Yang Laojia, so the two families actually know each other's families very well, otherwise Wen Yunshu would not have agreed to let the children interact with each other after Ye Qingcao's aunt introduced them.
The sunlight shines through the carved windows, casting patches of mottled light and shadow on the living room carpet.
Xiao Weiyi stood at the door with Yang Jiadong. She gently shook Yang Jiadong's hands and could feel them trembling slightly, his palms full of sweat. She gently comforted him, "Don't be nervous, my parents are very easygoing, just like your own family."
Yang Jiadong took a deep breath and tried to force a smile, but that smile was uglier than crying. The sweat on his forehead slid down his temples.
Yang Jiadong knew that he was about to face not only Xiao Zhen, the greatest scientist of the time, but also this peerless warrior who had single-handedly brought the country's space sector and national defense military technology to unprecedented heights.
Xiao Zhen is not only a great scientist who has made outstanding contributions to the country, but also a behind-the-scenes player of big capital.
Xiao Zhengtang, Xiao Zhen, Xiao Duo, and now Xiao Zhenbei and Xiao Weiyi are also included. The five members of the Xiao family are leading their respective teams to lay out new financial alternatives in accordance with the national strategic plan.
The first phase of extensive negotiations and the signing of bilateral financial cooperation swap agreements have been completed, and we are now promoting the establishment of a new global settlement central bank system, the new SOFT international cross-border settlement system.
After parking the car, Yang Jiadong, with obvious nervousness, opened the door and found Xiao Zhen and Xie Chengrun waiting in the living room.
Xie Chengrun was all smiles as he quickly came forward and said, "Weiyi, I've finally had you back. This must be Jiadong, right? Come in and sit down."
Yang Jiadong hurriedly greeted them, his voice changing with nervousness. When he raised his hand to greet them, his elbow slammed into the ornaments on the table next to him.
The ornament shook a few times and was about to fall. His face turned pale instantly. He threw himself over and tried to steady himself in a panic, but almost tripped himself. He looked very embarrassed and made everyone laugh.
Xiao Zhen hurried forward to hold the ornaments, smiled and waved his hands: "Young man, don't be nervous, just treat it as your own home.
When I first met your grandfather, Mr. Yang, I came to Shanghai alone to attend junior high school.
I'm not like you. I'm thick-skinned and good at pleasing old men and women.
The Xiao and Yang families have been friends for decades, so just treat it like you're at home." He personally poured a cup of tea and handed it to him, trying to ease his awkwardness.
After taking a seat, Xiao Zhen seemed to casually ask about Yang Jiadong's work and life, but in fact he was secretly investigating.
Yang Jiadong's answers were halting and incoherent at first, and his fingers were unconsciously tugging at the corners of his clothes. He kept looking at Xiao Zhen nervously, afraid that he would say a wrong word.
Whenever he heard a question, he would be stunned for a moment before hurriedly organizing his words. After he finished speaking, he would carefully observe Xiao Zhen's expression.
Fortunately, he gradually regained his composure and his answers became more organized. The approval in Xiao Zhen's eyes grew stronger and stronger.
At the family dinner, the atmosphere became increasingly harmonious. Xiao Weiyi picked up a piece of food with chopsticks and put it into Yang Jiadong's bowl, saying with a smile, "Try this. My father made it himself. It's delicious."
My father, grandfather, and my fifth brother Zhenxi all cook the best food in our family, but unfortunately my younger brother joined the army to guard the island."
Xie Chengrun looked at his daughter and future son-in-law with a face full of happiness.
At this moment, Xiao Weiyi suddenly remembered something and said with a smile: "Dad, Mom, let me tell you something funny.
Our fifth son, Zhenxi, you two know him. He is serving on an island in the South China Sea and is a naval lieutenant colonel.
There's a girl named Lin Nan at the Agricultural Science Institute on the island who's actively pursuing him!"
Xie Chengrun's eyes lit up, and he asked curiously, "Really? What's Zhenxi's attitude?"
Xiao Weiyi's smile became even brighter: "Old Five was confused at first. Lin Nan studies plants and always finds excuses to send Old Four new and exotic plants he cultivated, saying they are for the greening of the army, but in fact, his mind is on Old Four.
Once, Lin Nan gave Lao Si a pot of particularly delicate orchids and repeatedly told him to take good care of it. However, the orchid wilted the next day, which scared Lao Si so much that he thought he was in trouble.
Later I found out that Lin Nan just wanted him to come back to me for advice on flower-growing techniques."
Everyone burst into laughter. Yang Jiadong joined in, but suddenly, he choked on the food he hadn't swallowed. He started coughing violently, his face flushing crimson.
Xiao Weiyi quickly handed him a tissue and patted him on the back gently. He coughed and waved his hands to indicate that he was fine. He looked both embarrassed and cute.
Xiao Zhen smiled and shook his head: "This girl is quite thoughtful. But what does this kid Zhenxi have in mind?"
Xiao Weiyi shrugged and said helplessly, "He didn't really accept Lin Nan from the beginning.
He said they didn't have much in common. He was busy with military training and combat readiness missions every day, while Lin Nan talked about plant research and cultivation methods all the time. He was confused and felt that their relationship was awkward.
Xie Chengrun frowned: "That won't do. Feelings are developed through time. How can you reject a girl just because of this?"
Xiao Weiyi continued, "One time, Lin Nan took Zhenxi to visit his experimental field and introduced him to various rare plants. Zhenxi stood there, his eyes looking at the plants, his mind already drifting to the training ground.
Lin Nan was talking excitedly, but he didn't listen to a word she said. He even accidentally stepped on a seedling, which made Lin Nan very sad.
Mom and Dad, I guess Lin Nan and Zhenxi really don't have much in common. Dad, you also know that our Zhenxi is a genius who has obtained a dual degree in the Master's and Doctoral programs in the Qian Class and the Zhi Class of Tsinghua University.
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