When Xia Ruofei heard this, his expression suddenly became very strange.
It wasn't strange that Song Zhi Lan was looking for a partner for Song Rui. In fact, in the past two years, the Family Song had been arranging marriages for Song Rui. However, the person Song Zhi Lan was looking for this time wasn't a descendant of a big family in China, but an overseas Chinese.
What made Xia Ruofei not know whether to laugh or cry was that this girl named Li Hongyan had a close relationship with Li Yifu.
Xia Ruofei silently calculated in his heart. Li Hongyan's father, Li Chenghui, was Li Yifu's nephew, so Li Hongyan was Li Yifu's grandniece.
In other words, if Song Rui and Li Hongyan were really married, then he should call Li Yifu grandpa.
According to the descendants of Zhenren Shanhe, Li Yifu was Xia Ruofei's grandnephew. In other words, Xia Ruofei would become Song Rui's grandfather's grandfather, and even Master Song would become Xia Ruofei's grandson … Okay! Master Song was still talking about their own things, but Song Rui …
Xia Ruofei couldn't help but look at Song Rui and say in his heart, Father, Great, Great, Great … When the time comes, I will be this kid's great grandfather? He will become my great-great-grandson? This arrangement seems quite good …
Xia Ruofei couldn't help but feel a little funny.
Master Song naturally didn't know that Xia Ruofei's thoughts were so complicated. He was very interested in the marriage partner that Song Zhi Lan had found for Song Rui this time. He couldn't help but ask, "Zhi Lan, have you been in contact with the Li family? Do they also have this intention? "
Song Zhi Lan nodded slightly and said, "Dad! Mr. Li Yifu is now living in seclusion and rarely has contact with the outside world, so I can't talk to him directly … "
Xia Ruofei complained in his heart, "Yifu is now in Taoyuan Island. How long has it been since he returned to the United States? It'd be a miracle if you could contact him! "
Song Zhi Lan continued, "However, Li Chenghui is still very interested in our proposal. If both parties have no objections, he can arrange for Li Hongyan to work in the Jiuzhou Group's branch office in Beijing. Our group still has a lot of business dealings with Jiuzhou. This way, Xiao Rui can also have more contact with Li Hongyan. After all, it's a new era. Even if it's a marriage alliance, it must definitely let the young people get along with each other first …"
Master Song nodded and said, "You're right …"
Master Song pondered for a moment before saying, "The Li family is still very influential in the United States. In recent years, they have been increasing their investment in the country. Such patriotic overseas Chinese have a lot of influence in the country. If we marry them, it would be a good choice …"
The more Song Rui listened, the more anxious he became. The situation was not looking good!
In the past, Master Song didn't approve or oppose Song Rui's marriage. He saw all kinds of Song Rui's evasive means, but he didn't say anything.
But today, it seemed that even Elder Song was in favor of it.
If Master Song made the decision, then Song Rui wouldn't even have the courage to resist.
He was so anxious that he couldn't help but cast a pleading look at Xia Ruofei.
When Song Rui looked at Xia Ruofei, he found that Xia Ruofei had a strange smile on his face. It seemed that he was listening with great interest.
What does this guy mean? Could it be that he's getting cold feet? Then, won't I be in trouble? Song Rui couldn't help but curse in his heart.
Song Rui kept winking at Xia Ruofei, but Xia Ruofei ignored him. Song Rui couldn't help but cough a few times, trying to get Xia Ruofei's attention.
Unexpectedly, Master Song noticed it first, even though Xia Ruofei didn't.
Master Song frowned slightly and said, "Xiao Rui, why are you winking? What are you doing? You're not a kid anymore. Why are you still so immature? "
Song Rui quickly sat upright and still. He didn't dare to make any extra movements, but he was scolding Xia Ruofei in his heart. This guy was really too unreliable …
Xia Ruofei then remembered the purpose of his trip. He smiled and said, "Xiao Rui, you should give your opinion! This is your marriage! "
He knew that Song Rui was afraid, especially in front of Master Song. He didn't dare to say anything, but he did it deliberately. After all, this was Song Rui's own business. He still hoped that Song Rui could bravely express his opinion.
Master Song nodded and said, "Yes! Xiao Rui, what are you thinking? Tell me! I think this girl from the Li family is quite good. She's a good match for you in all aspects … "
"It's more than just a good match!" Song Zhi Lan smiled and said, "I saw Li Hongyan's resume. This girl is simply too outstanding. I feel that our Xiao Rui is a bit unworthy of her! Of course, our Family Song's man is more than enough to match anyone. Besides, Xiao Rui is also becoming more and more capable … "
Song Rui couldn't help but feel depressed. Song Zhi Lan's words made it seem like he was relying on his family background! If he didn't have the halo of Family Song, he wouldn't be worthy of the Li family's girl! Am I that bad?
"Xiao Rui, tell me your opinion!" Xia Ruofei said again.
This time, Xia Ruofei even used a trace of spiritual power.
Of course, Song Rui was his friend. He wouldn't use hypnosis to deal with his friend. This trace of spiritual power was mainly used to affect Song Rui's emotions so that he could muster up the courage to speak his mind.
Song Rui didn't know about Xia Ruofei's little trick, but he still felt that his courage seemed to have increased a bit. Thus, he braced himself and said, "Grandpa, Auntie, no matter if it's the Zhang or Li family, I don't want to have a marriage with them. There's no emotional foundation at all. Everything is based on benefits. This isn't what I want!"
Song Zhi Lan couldn't help but slightly sink and said, "Xiao Rui! The emotional foundation needs to be cultivated. You don't even know what the girl looks like, what her personality is like, and you say that there's no emotional foundation? You can get to know her first. Whether she's suitable or not, you can only know after trying! "
Master Song looked at Song Rui but didn't say anything.
In fact, he wasn't as angry as Song Rui. He was very clear that this grandson of his was always submissive in front of him. Today, he dared to bravely express his opinion. Even if it was against the wishes of the elders, he still looked at Song Rui in a new light.
After Song Rui said those words, it was as if a huge rock in his heart had been removed. He suddenly felt a lot more relaxed.
And he also went all out. After hearing Song Zhi Lan's words, he straightened his neck and said, "Auntie, there's no need for this! There's no meaning at all. I can't like this Li Hongyan. Because … because … because I already have someone I like. We're very much in love! "
Song Rui finally overcame his fear of his grandfather and said the truth.
His last sentence was almost roared out. After roaring, it was as if all the energy in his body had been sucked out. He leaned against the chair and took a few deep breaths. Then, he grabbed the wine glass on the table and drank it all in one gulp.
Song Rui put down the empty wine glass and just sat there with his chin raised, looking like he didn't care who he was.
Song Zhi Lan's expression became a little ugly. She didn't think that her nephew would be so daring to speak to her in such a tone. What was even more infuriating was that he actually secretly dated someone outside.
Song Zhi Lan could see that this time, Song Rui was seriously in love, and not the kind of person who was just playing around.
Master Song had been very quiet. He looked at Song Rui with interest, who seemed to have become a little unfamiliar. After a while, he smiled and asked, "Xiao Rui, you're talking about … the girl who works at the Capital Museum, right? If I remember correctly, her name is Zhuo Yiyi, right? "
Song Rui was stunned. He stared at Master Song and muttered, "Grandpa, you … you investigated me?"
Master Song laughed and waved his hand, saying, "It's not an investigation! But I have my own sources of information. Your grandfather isn't old and muddle-headed, and I'm not completely ignorant. Don't treat me as if I'm deaf and blind, okay? "
Song Zhi Lan couldn't help but scold, "Xiao Rui, how can you talk to your grandfather like that?"
Then, she looked at Master Song and said, "Dad! You know that Xiao Rui is dating someone outside? Then why didn't you say anything? We were all kept in the dark! "
Master Song said lightly, "Say what? What's there to say? The child is already an adult. Isn't it normal for him to date someone? "
"But …" Song Zhi Lan said, "Xiao Rui's marriage isn't that simple. You know it very well! That Zhuo … what's the situation with that girl? She works at the Capital Museum? That's a government office! What's her family situation? There's no leader in the Capital with the surname Zhuo! Is she in some province? Or the army? "
Master Song waved his hand and said, "Don't make wild guesses! Miss Zhuo comes from an ordinary family. Her father is an ordinary civil servant, and her mother is an employee of a public institution. "
"Ah?" Song Zhi Lan was stunned. When she reacted, she immediately objected strongly, "No! Absolutely not! Isn't this nonsense? Xiao Rui, let me tell you, it's okay for you to date someone, but the person you marry must be of equal social status! "
Song Rui felt weak all over. He sat on the chair in a daze, not saying a word.
He had kept it a secret for so long, being careful. He didn't expect that Master Song had already known about it, and was just pretending not to know. He suddenly felt like a clown.
Song Zhi Lan's attitude was within his expectations. He believed that if his parents, uncles, aunts, and other elders heard about this, they would have the same attitude.
Song Rui sighed. It wasn't the first time he felt this powerless. The Family Song, to him, was like a huge cage. As he grew older, this feeling became more and more intense. Now, every time he thought about it, he would have a suffocating feeling of oppression.
Master Song waved his hand to stop Song Zhi Lan, and said lightly, "Let's not talk about this for now …"
Master Song's attitude was still the same as before. He didn't express his opposition, nor did he express his support.
However, he was slightly different today. He looked at Xia Ruofei, smiled, and asked, "Ruofei, what do you think about this?"
Xia Ruofei was slightly stunned, and said, "Me? Grandpa Song, this is your Family Song's matter. It's not appropriate for me to express my opinion, right? "
Song Zhi Lan couldn't help but nod secretly. She actually thought the same in her heart, but she couldn't say it out loud because of her pride.
Master Song said meaningfully, "What's wrong with saying it? If you don't say anything, won't Xiao Rui blame you later? Besides … I've never treated you as an outsider. You have the right to express your opinion on the Family Song's family matters. "
Xia Ruofei couldn't help but smile bitterly. The old saying was right. Obviously, Master Song had already seen through his intentions, but he didn't say it out loud.
Xia Ruofei didn't know what Master Song's attitude was. He really couldn't tell. During the conversation just now, Master Song didn't have any emotional fluctuations. The old man was good at maintaining his composure. No matter how sharp Xia Ruofei's observation skills were, when the old man didn't show any emotions, he naturally couldn't find any clues.
However, no matter what Master Song's attitude was, Xia Ruofei's own attitude was clear. Moreover, he came today for this matter, so he didn't plan to hide it.
Therefore, Xia Ruofei didn't hesitate, smiled, and said, "Then I'll tell you my opinion! If I say something wrong, please don't take it to heart! "
Elder Song chuckled and said, "Just say what I want you to say. Our family isn't that particular!"
"Alright! With your words, I'm relieved! " Xia Ruofei grinned and said, "Actually, my thoughts are very simple. Marriage and love are very beautiful things, so they should be simpler. I can see that Xiao Rui and Zhuo Yiyi are truly in love. As an elder, why can't I give them my blessings? I think that Family Song is a big family, and it's not a matter of life and death. Even if it's a marriage with the Li family, it's just icing on the cake. Even if the marriage doesn't work out, it won't have a big impact. But for Xiao Rui, if they're separated, he might not be happy for the rest of his life. "
Xia Ruofei said everything he wanted to say in one breath, and then said, "Grandpa Song, my thoughts may be a little simple, but the truth is simple. Many people can't see through it because they're in the game!"
Song Zhi Lan frowned slightly and said, "Ruofei, Auntie isn't criticizing you, but your thinking is a little too simple. Family Song is where it is today because of the continuous efforts of every family member. Everyone in Family Song, including Xiao Rui, has the obligation to contribute and sacrifice for the family. No big family is built overnight. If every family member is like Xiao Rui and pursues so-called love, where will the family's future development be? "
"Auntie Song, if the family's future development depends on marriage, then it's better not to have it," Xia Ruofei said with a smile on his face.
Although he was smiling, his words weren't polite at all.
Song Zhi Lan's expression changed slightly, and she said, "Ruofei, anyone can talk about big principles, but reality can't be so idealistic. Take the marriage alliance with the Li family as an example. If it succeeds, the practical and long-term benefits it brings are immeasurable. You may not understand the intricate entanglement of interests involved, but it really isn't as simple as you make it out to be … "
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