In the lobby.
Old Man Sun sat in the main seat, and Li Dong sat on the left.
Sun Wenhua entered the room and sat on the right.
The old man held a teacup in his left hand and lifted the lid with his right hand. He flicked the tea leaves and took a sip. He smiled and said, "It's the era of the young now. Our generation is old and behind the times. We can't keep up with the times. "
Li Dong said respectfully, "I don't agree with Elder Sun. No matter how the times develop, it can't be separated from the older generation like you, Elder Sun. If it weren't for your contributions back then, we wouldn't have the good times we have now. "
The old man smiled and said, "I've always heard that you, Li Dong, are arrogant and unruly. When did you learn to flatter people today?"
Li Dong hurriedly said, "This isn't flattery. I'm grateful and grateful from the bottom of my heart. People should have a grateful heart. Back then, our ancestors shed blood and disregarded life and death. Could it be that our ancestors thought about future glory and wealth? They didn't fight for glory and wealth, but for their ideals and for their descendants. Now, the enjoyment of future generations is built on this foundation. We must always have a grateful heart. "
When the old man heard this, he smiled and did not say anything.
Back then, his generation, and the generation before him, said that they fought for the country and the people, and no one could say anything.
The meaning of Li Dong's words was obviously the same, but this guy was still playing tricks on him.
What did he mean by glory, wealth, and enjoyment now?
Who was he talking about?
It was obvious that he was talking about some people. He was afraid that his son was in the range that Li Dong mentioned. It was not afraid, it was 100%.
Sun Wenhua also heard this. He glanced at Li Dong and did not say anything.
This was not the first time this guy scolded him indirectly.
It was fine in the past, but now he was scolding him indirectly in front of the old man. Sure enough, there were only wrong names, but not wrong nicknames. He was starting to talk nonsense again.
Old Man Sun was too lazy to argue with him. After a few opening remarks, he went straight to the point. "I heard that you have a good relationship with Xiaorui?"
"Yes, friend."
"Boyfriend and girlfriend?" The old man chuckled.
Li Dong also smiled and said, "Male and female friends, or simply boyfriend and girlfriend."
"You youngsters!"
The old man sighed, then smiled and said, "Alright, I don't have as much energy as you youngsters, so I'll be straightforward."
"Please speak."
Li Dong pretended to listen attentively, trying his best not to let the old man find fault.
No matter what the old man wanted to say, he would just listen. As for whether or not he would take it seriously, he would think about it when the time came.
Old Man Sun was also a straightforward person. In fact, the older generation was more straightforward.
The moment Li Dong said that, the old master smiled and said, "Then I'll say it. Xiaorui isn't young anymore.
Her parents were busy with business and had no time to take care of her, so they neglected a lot of things over the years.
Although I'm old, she's still the daughter of the Sun family.
Although I'm old, I can't ignore her. A few days ago, I introduced a marriage to Xiaorui. It's the old man from the Zhuang family.
Our two clans have always been on good terms. Zhuang Fan, that little fellow, is also considered outstanding.
In Beijing, many girls wanted to marry into the Zhuang family, but Old Man Zhuang didn't agree.
In the end, when we went fishing together, I mentioned Xiaorui, and the moment I opened my mouth, Old Man Zhuang took a liking to her.
As a matter of fact, Zhuang Fan also went to Jiangbei a few days ago.
He and Xiaorui have been together since they were young. They can be considered childhood sweethearts, and our two families are good friends. As the elders, we also hope that the two of them can be together.
But … "
Li Dong listened and didn't interrupt. When the old man deliberately paused, Li Dong smiled and said, "But what?"
The old man sighed and said, "But Xiaorui is still too young and insensible. What's not good about Zhuang Fan? He's decent and capable. It's not a disgrace for her to marry into the Zhuang family. But she embarrassed Zhuang Fan and almost couldn't get out of it. "
Li Dong nodded and said, "That's not good. But then again, I think it's better for two people to be in love with each other. After all, they have to be together for decades …"
"You guys are still too young!"
The old man interrupted, "What do you mean by 'in love with each other'? These things didn't happen in the past, but it's over now.
As long as the two of you can live together, it's fine.
Feelings can be cultivated slowly. Which of our generation didn't go through it like that?
Society is more open now, and I'm not a stubborn person.
It's better to nurture feelings before getting married. I agree with that.
But if you don't even give others a chance, how can you cultivate feelings?
Li Dong, you have a good relationship with Xiaorui. Go back and persuade her.
She's not young anymore. Living at home is the most important thing for a girl.
Now that you're running that East Star Entertainment company, it's not that I want to criticize you, but it's not a good influence.
Tell me, how is that appropriate … "
The old man was obviously not very satisfied. He said that he was not a stubborn person, but in fact, he was.
Not only did he value men over women, but he also looked down on entertainment companies.
In his opinion, it was a disgrace to the family.
Only now, 30 years ago, he could have broken Hu Xiaorui's leg.
But even after so many years, there were still some things that he could not stand. Running an entertainment company, what kind of nonsense was that!
Li Dong could also see it. Seeing the situation, he smiled faintly and said, "Elder Sun, you may have misunderstood.
Entertainment companies are not just about entertainment. There's also the word "culture" in front.
East Star Entertainment is also a disseminator of culture.
Just like some military-themed documentaries, TV dramas, movies about the older generation bravely going to the frontlines to fight against the enemy, large-scale historical stories …
These need to be disseminated and guided by cultural and entertainment companies.
In addition, the dissemination of Hua Xia culture is inseparable from the entertainment company.
A good movie or a good TV drama may affect foreign countries and the whole world.
It will let the whole world have a deep understanding of Hua Xia.
In addition, like this charity night, the celebrities will perform for charity, and the donations will also add bricks and tiles to the construction of socialism … "
Elder Sun's expression changed slightly. After a while, he said, "Maybe. I also said that I'm old, and I can't keep up with the pace of you young people. Let's not talk about the entertainment company for now. What do you think about the matter between Xiaorui and Zhuang Fan? "
"Me?"
Li Dong shook his head and said, "I can't say anything about this matter. Outsiders can't intervene in matters of the heart."
Elder Sun stared at him and said, "Outsiders? You think you are an outsider, but Xiaorui doesn't feel the same way. Li Dong, a straightforward person doesn't beat around the bush, and I won't beat around the bush with you. Xiaorui told her mother that she won't marry anyone but you. What do you say about this matter? "
Li Dong said calmly, "Xiaorui is young and childish. She just said it casually."
"So, you haven't thought of this before?"
"I think of her as a younger sister."
"Good!"
Old Man Sun said with a smile, "Since you think of her as a younger sister, then you have to persuade her. Zhuang Fan is a very good candidate."
"I won't interfere with Xiaorui's private life."
"So, you're refusing?"
"If you think so, that's fine too."
The two were still talking and laughing at the beginning, but at this moment, they were at daggers drawn.
The atmosphere was a little tense. Sun Wenhua did not say a word, nor did he persuade anyone. At this time, he would just watch the show.
Just when the atmosphere in the lobby was tense, the housekeeper suddenly came in and said, "Elder Sun, there's a guest."
"Guest? Who is it? "
Old Man Sun no longer stared at Li Dong and asked aloud.
"She said that her name is Shen Qian, and she came to visit you."
Ordinary people didn't even have the opportunity to enter the Sun Family's courtyard.
Those who could enter the courtyard and have the housekeeper announce their arrival naturally represented their identity and qualifications.
Shen Qian, as soon as this name came out, Old Man Sun couldn't help but look at Li Dong.
Li Dong remained calm and didn't say anything.
Elder Sun saw this and smiled after a while, "Let her in. I didn't expect this girl to still remember this old body. It's not easy."
Li Dong followed with a smile, "Elder Sun, don't say that. Shen Qian respects you very much. She told me several times that she wanted to visit you, but unfortunately, she never had the opportunity. In the past, when you were in office, she was embarrassed to disturb you. Now that you are recuperating at home, it gives us the opportunity to visit you. "
Old Man Sun couldn't help but smile and said to Sun Wenhua, "Wenhua, go and take a look. Don't go the wrong way."
Sun Wenhua hurriedly got up and didn't hesitate.
Shen Qian was Du Anmin's daughter, and Du Anmin was a high-ranking official in the capital. His next step was to go further.
If he really went further, he would be at the same level as Old Man Sun.
It was not embarrassing for him to receive Du Anmin's daughter.
If it was Li Dong, he might feel uncomfortable, but Shen Qian didn't care.
After Sun Wenhua left, there were only two people left in the lobby.
Old Man Sun gently knocked on the table, paused for a moment, and said, "Li Dong, what I said just now, are you really not going to consider it?"
Li Dong smiled and said, "Elder Sun, I said that this is a personal matter. It's not up to me to meddle. You are Xiaorui's family. If you can't persuade her, what can I say? "
"You are different. Since you treat Xiaorui as your younger sister, you should think for her."
"But I have no reason to force her to accept someone she doesn't like!"
"Feelings can be cultivated!"
"That's your own opinion. It doesn't represent others."
"Li Dong!"
Elder Sun's face turned serious. After all, he was a veteran of the battlefield and had held a high position for many years. Once he got angry, the atmosphere in the lobby became cold.
Li Dong said in a tone that was neither servile nor overbearing, "Elder Sun, since Xiaorui doesn't like it, why must you force her?"
"I don't need you to teach me principles!" Elder Sun frowned and said, "I'm doing this for Xiaorui's good!"
"Then you can talk to her yourself."
"Are you trying to bully me?" Elder Sun frowned and said, "Or do you think that I can't even control my own granddaughter!"
"I didn't say that. This is your own opinion. Moreover, I'm a businessman, not a matchmaker. I think you're talking to the wrong person for telling me all this today. If you like, I can introduce you to a few famous matchmakers in the industry … "
"Presumptuous!"
This was not said by Elder Sun, but by Sun Wenhua who had just returned.
He did not hear the first part of the sentence, but when Li Dong said that he would introduce matchmakers to the old man, there was a hint of mockery in it.
Never mind that Li Dong was presumptuous usually, but to tease him in front of the old man, this was too unruly!
Sun Wenhua frowned and looked at Li Dong coldly, "Li Dong, watch your manners!"
Li Dong said lightly, "I've been watching my manners, and I don't mean any disrespect. Elder Sun insisted that I be a matchmaker, and I don't have this kind of background. Of course, I have to satisfy Elder Sun's wishes and introduce a few more suitable ones to him. How is that presumptuous? "
"You!"
Just when Sun Wenhua was about to lose his temper, Shen Qian, who followed him in, giggled and said, "Grandpa Sun, who made you angry?"
Elder Sun's expression softened a little, and he waved his hand to get Sun Wenhua to move aside, and said with a smile, "I'm not angry, I'm just joking with Li Dong. Lass Shen, it's been 20 years since we last met, right?"
Shen Qian giggled and said, "Yeah, 20 years have passed in the blink of an eye. I remember that it was my grandfather who brought me to visit Grandpa Sun. At that time, Grandpa Sun even gave me candy. I remember that it was imported from abroad, and I don't usually get to eat it. "
"Lass, you're still as sweet as when you were young."
Elder Sun chuckled, and his attitude was completely different from before.
It was not that he was afraid of Shen Qian, nor was he afraid of Du Anmin.
The key was that the old man knew that he would definitely not be able to outlive Du Anmin.
It was hard to say how many more years he could live. Perhaps once he fell asleep, he would never wake up again.
Once he left, the Sun family's days would not be good.
Du Anmin's current status was not ordinary, and there was no need to offend Du Anmin. That would be provoking a strong enemy for his son.
Du Anmin was also an old official, and his son was definitely not his opponent. If he was really targeted, it would be big trouble.
The old man and Shen Qian chatted with a smile for a while, and the atmosphere finally eased.
When Shen Qian sat down next to Li Dong, she gave Li Dong a look, telling him not to be stubborn.
Although Old Man Sun had retreated, he was still there, after all, and his presence was a deterrent.
And the older one was, the more muddle-headed he was.
Maybe the old man would be muddle-headed and find trouble with Li Dong. It was not impossible.
Even if it was not a serious injury, there was no need to provoke this trouble.
Seeing this, Li Dong nodded slightly. If it was not necessary, he did not want to fall out with Old Man Sun.
But now that the old man was forcing him, Li Dong, of course, would not agree so easily.
Moreover, he did not like the Sun family's old man's domineering attitude. I do not owe you anything, and it is unreasonable for you to be domineering with me.
If it were not for the fact that the other party was an older generation revolutionary, Li Dong would have rebuked him as soon as the old man said the first sentence.
Now Li Dong had restrained himself, but restraint did not mean that he did not have a temper.
You are an old senior, yes, but the country also gave you the corresponding treatment, and even gave your whole family treatment that was beyond ordinary people. This was exchanged with your life, and Li Dong was not jealous.
The key point was that it did not make sense for me to do whatever you said, right?
If it were not for Shen Qian's arrival, he was afraid that he and the old man would have fallen out just now.
Shen Qian chatted with the old man, Li Dong did not say anything again, and Elder Sun did not speak to him anymore.
After sitting for a while, Li Dong said, "Elder Sun, I need to go to the bathroom."
Elder Sun glanced at him and said with a faint smile, "Go ahead. Come back and chat with me later."
Li Dong smiled and did not reply. He got up and walked out.
When Sun Wenhua saw this, he also said, "Dad, Shen Qian, I will go out and have a look too. You guys chat."
"Okay."
The old man responded and did not say much.
He turned to Shen Qian and said with a smile, "Your father has been busy recently. The Olympics is a big event. Although he is busy, he must take care of his health. The last time I saw him, he was much thinner than before. As his son, you must do your best. "
Shen Qian quickly bowed and said, "I will definitely pass on Elder Sun's instructions, and I will come back to visit my father more often."
"That's good …"
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