Beijing, Willow Alley.
A very ordinary name, even a bit vulgar and rustic, but this is one of the most essential locations in the super metropolis of Beijing. You can reach the center of the city in ten minutes after going out for a walk.
The long alley is very clean, and the thick bluestone slabs laid on the ground are full of traces of time. On both sides are siheyuan with white walls and black tiles, each with its own story.
It was Lu Chen's first time to come here. He and Chen Fei 'er came to visit the Li family's old house as guests.
The one who invited him was the old man of the Li family, Li Mubai and Li Mushi's grandfather!
Lu Chen and Li Mubai are very good friends. Not only do they have a good personal friendship with Li Mushi, but they also have a deep interest alliance. The leading figure of the younger generation of the Li family, the two's eldest brother, Li Murong, also appreciates Lu Chen quite a lot.
It is precisely because of the friendship and friendship with the younger generation of the Li family that Lu Chen and Chen Fei Media have been developing smoothly in recent years. Although they have occasionally encountered some trouble, it has not affected anything.
It can be said that the Li family is a big tree behind Lu Chen, sheltering him from a lot of wind, frost, rain and snow.
However, this is the first time that Lu Chen has been summoned by the Li family's old man.
"Others say that living in siheyuan is comfortable …"
Li Mubai, who accompanied Lu Chen to the old house, said Big, "I feel very uncomfortable living here. I'm scolded by the old man every day. I reckon that I'll be scolded again when I come back this time!"
Lu Chen smiled.
He still has a good understanding of the Li family's situation. He knows that the Li family's old man retired many years ago, but his influence is still great. Now, the real master of the Li family is Li Mubai's father, and his successor is Li Murong.
Li Murong is developing in politics, and Li Mushi is mixing in the business circle. The two are playing very well in their respective fields. As for Li Mubai, he is a standard playful playboy.
But to be friends with him is the simplest and easiest.
While talking, they arrived at the Li family's old house.
Knocking on the heavy door and entering the mansion with more than a hundred years of history, Lu Chen and Chen Fei 'er met the Li family's old man and the Li family's grandmother in the front yard.
Here, the lively Li Mubai immediately became a good grandson: "Grandpa, grandma …"
The old man is in his seventies or eighties, and his hair is basically all white, but his face is ruddy and his appearance is dignified. He looks very energetic.
He sat upright on the armchair and replied with an indifferent "hmm". His eyes were filled with dignity.
On the other hand, Grandma Li was very kind and amiable. She smiled and said, "Little White, where have you been playing recently? Why didn't you come to visit your grandparents? Look at your grandfather, he's angry. "
Li Mubaishrunk his head and said, "I … Grandpa, Grandma, this is my friend Lu Chen."
"Li" Li "Li Chen". He has Li Li.
Lu Chen hurriedly stepped forward and saluted politely: "Hello, Grandpa Li, Grandma Li."
Li family's old man finally showed a smile and nodded.
Lu Chen also introduced Chen Fei 'er to the two elders: "This is my wife, Chen Fei' er."
Chen Fei 'er was much more direct than Lu Chen: "Hello, Grandpa, Grandma. I wish you a long life."
Li family's grandmother's eyes lit up: "What a handsome child. Come, let Grandma take a closer look."
Chen Fei 'er stepped forward obediently, let Li family's grandmother hold his hand, and sat down beside her.
Li family's grandmother smiled and said to Lu Chen, "You are so lucky to have such a beautiful wife. You must know how to cherish it. Spend more time with your wife when you have time. Don't neglect your family because you work and make money."
The old woman's words were very reasonable, and Lu Chen accepted it modestly.
The more Li family's grandmother looked at Chen Fei 'er, the more she liked her. She took off a jade bracelet worn on her wrist and stuffed it into Chen Fei' er's hand. She said, "This is the first time we meet, and I don't have any good gifts. This bracelet is an old object, and it's worth some money. Take it."
Chen Fei 'er was taken aback. She knew how precious this emerald bracelet was.
"Grandma, it's too expensive."
Li family's grandmother was unhappy: "It's just a plaything. It's not expensive. If you really want to talk about expensive, isn't the thing you asked Xiaoshi to send valuable?"
Li Mushi contacted Old Man Li to make an appointment with Lu Chen. In order to show respect to Old Man Li, Lu Chen asked Li Mushi to provide a suggestion and bought a Jun Kiln official porcelain from the Song Dynasty as a gift, which cost more than 10 million yuan.
This Jun Kiln porcelain was sent to the old house in advance by Li Mushi. Lu Chen and Chen Fei 'er also came to visit.
The gift was accepted, but the old man obviously didn't want to take advantage of them, so Li family's grandmother gave a bracelet to Chen Fei 'er. But more importantly, she really liked Chen Fei' er.
"Thank you, grandma."
Since the words had been spoken, Chen Fei 'er had to accept it and put it on his wrist on the spot.
Li family's grandmother was very happy: "Yes, this bracelet is very suitable for you. It's very beautiful!"
Here, the old man motioned for Lu Chen to sit down and said to him, "This time I asked you to come here for no other reason. I just heard Mushi talking about you all day, so I wanted to meet you, young man."
Lu Chen listened respectfully.
The old man continued: "I know a little about what you and Mushi have done in the past few years. I don't know anything about music and movies. The online crowdfunding you guys are doing is not bad. It's also a skill to be listed in the United States and earn money from Americans."
"Recently, the bike sharing that Mushi is doing is very good. I heard that it is also from your plan. This project can well solve the actual needs of the people and has positive and good social significance …"
While he was talking at length, Grandma Li was unhappy again: "Old man, you invited him over as a guest, not for a class or a meeting. Do you think you still need to worry about national affairs?"
The old man stared at his wife awkwardly.
Lu Chen laughed in his heart. He found that in fact, the two elders of the Li family were not much different from ordinary old people.
He quickly smoothed things over: "Grandpa Li said it very well. I have a lot to learn from Grandpa Li …"
"Grandpa, grandma, what are you talking about?"
At this time, Li Mushi came out and asked curiously.
Lu Chen smiled and said, "I'm talking to Grandpa Li about bike sharing."
…
When they came out of the Li family's old house, it was already dark.
Lu Chen did not let Li Mubai send him. He took Chen Fei 'er for a walk all the way back. There was a car waiting outside.
He took Chen Fei 'er's hand and said, "Let's go home, too."
"Okay."
Chen Fei 'er nodded.
In a week, it would be the New Year.
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