What will happen to the Fang family if you drag us down?
At first glance, this sentence sounded somewhat familiar.
He thought about it and remembered that it was something he said when he was arguing with his wife, Fang Yijing. Of course, what he said was, "We will be dragged down by your family sooner or later."
He said it as if it was a matter of course, but it was filled with anger and resentment. Why did it sound so ear-piercing, like he was mocking and mocking him?
Zhou Fan understood that Fang Yan was taking revenge.
He had heard what she had said just now, and then returned the favor … It had to be said that the feeling of stabbing oneself to death with one's own poison sword was really unbearable.
Zhou Fan's face turned livid. He stared at Fang Yan with anger in his eyes and said, "Fang Yan, what are you talking about? No matter what, I'm still your uncle, your elder … How can you be so disrespectful to your elders? Didn't you say that the villagers of Swallow Dock are very particular about etiquette? Is this what you call etiquette? "
Fang Yan laughed and said, "Uncle, are you angry?"
"…" Zhou Fan felt like he was stabbed in the chest again. No, it was one slash after another. There was no pause at all.
Although it was a simple question, why did it sound so infuriating?
"It's right to be angry," Fang Yan said with a smile. "Because when I heard what you said, I was angry too …"
"…"
"Uncle, actually, our Swallow Dock is really a reasonable place. Not only do we respect etiquette, but we also respect reason. If others respect us, we will respect them tenfold. This was the etiquette of reciprocity. We will not offend those who do not offend us, but if we are offended, we will return the favor. This is the principle of distinguishing kindness and hatred. You don't talk etiquette to us, and you don't reason with us. Swallow Dock naturally won't show etiquette or reason with you. "
"So you have a reason to humiliate your elder in this way?" Zhou Fan sneered. He had not been humiliated like this for many years. Fang Yan's behavior was equivalent to openly offending him.
"How is it humiliating? This is the principle that if someone offends me, I will return the favor. This is the first iron rule of our Swallow Dock that has existed for a thousand years. I know, I always thought that you looked down on the Fang Clan. Your Zhou Family is considered the number one figure in Mingzhu's banking system. What does our Fang Family have? A cripple, a drunkard, a bookworm, a woman, and a child … Far away in a deserted village, living in an old house. What's so special about you? "
"So, year after year, you didn't want to step into the Fang Family's door … Sometimes, Auntie came back alone, but you and your son were nowhere to be seen. Auntie never complained about you, nor did she say anything bad about you. She always explained that you were too busy with work and couldn't travel with us … Actually, we're not stupid. We all know what the real situation is. "
"We understand Auntie's difficulties. We didn't want to expose her, we didn't want to embarrass our sister-in-law. On one side were her parents, brother, and sister-in-law. On the other side were her husband and son. Both sides were flesh. Which side could she stand on? Sister-In-Law says you're very busy, so we'll assume that you're really busy. Auntie says you don't have time to come back, so we comforted her and told her that it's okay. You can come back together next time. "
"Auntie is my auntie, my father's sister, and my grandfather's daughter. We all want her to live a happy life, and we don't want her to suffer any grievances in the Zhou Family … We think that if we are more lenient and take care of you, you'll be able to feel our kindness, and you'll treat my auntie better. "
"Obviously, you don't have this kind of awareness. You think leniency is cowardice, and care is flattery. Our Fang Family is a piece of chicken ribs to you. It's tasteless to eat, and you'll lose face if you abandon it … You must be feeling very complicated this time, right? "
"Fang Yan, that's just your personal opinion … How I treat your auntie, let her speak for herself." Zhou Fan defended himself.
Fang Yan nodded in agreement with Zhou Fan's words. He said, "I don't deny that. To be honest, you're really good to Auntie. If you weren't good to Auntie, our Fang Family would've gone to your door to ask for an explanation. Grandfather has entrusted his daughter, whom he has raised for more than 20 years, to you. What right do you have to treat her badly? "
"You've always been worried that our Fang Family will drag you down, and you think coming to our Fang Family is a waste of time. From the moment your car stopped in front of our Fang Family's courtyard, you've been full of hostility … or rather, anger. Because of our existence, you had to come with Auntie … Uncle, we used to think for Auntie's sake, and we thought that everything was fine. But time and time again, you've belittled and insulted us. As a member of the Fang Family … I have to stand up and say something: You're an idiot. "
Fang Yan pointed at his own legs and said, "Can't you see such a thick thigh? And you're always thinking about hugging someone else's thigh … If you're not an idiot, then what are you? I've heard that officials have bright eyes, but are your eyes covered with sh * t? "
Zhou Fan was amused by Fang Yan's words. He pointed at Fang Yan and said, "Fang Yan, I don't understand. What are you so proud of? Just because your Fang Family has a good relationship with the Ye Family, just because the Ye Family asked you to help pour wine … Do you think that's what you're relying on? Is this what you're proud of? If that's all, then it's too embarrassing, isn't it? "
Fang Yan lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "I'm very rich, I'm not lying to you."
"…"
Fang Yan waved his hand at Zhou Fan and said, "I'll call you uncle, and you can't let me down. Goodbye, uncle. "
Fang Yan waved his hand and left with the wind and snow.
Zhou Fan stood where he was, his face as pale as the snow on his feet.
He stamped his feet heavily and said with a sneer, "I'd like to see how long you can be arrogant."
When Fang Yan arrived at the Ye Family's house, Ye Fengsheng was playing ice hockey with his cousins at the gate of the yard.
The leaders' drivers were arranged in the side hall of the yard. They were drinking tea and eating melon seeds, watching the children play with kind smiles on their faces.
Seeing Fang Yan coming over, Ye Fengsheng threw the ice hockey in his hand to his cousin, Ye. He greeted Fang Yan and said, "Lunch is about to start. Third Uncle said that you can go in directly when you arrive."
Fang Yan looked at Ye Fengsheng and asked, "Why didn't Third Uncle let you go in to pour wine?"
Ye Fengsheng curled his lips and said, "Third Uncle may think that I'm too fat and it's not nice to occupy two seats."
Fang Yan naturally knew that it couldn't be the reason. He patted Ye Fengsheng's shoulder and comforted him, "Maybe it's the sequelae of the Maple Leaf Club. He probably wants to add fuel to the fire."
Ye Fengsheng put his arm around Fang Yan's shoulder and said, "I don't need you to explain to me. Isn't it the same for either of us to go in? I don't want to go in yet. If I go in, I want to secretly eat fat … A small bite isn't satisfying, and a big bite isn't pleasing. It's better to hide in the kitchen and eat to my heart's content. "
Fang Yan patted his brother's shoulder and walked towards the Ye family's living room.
The Ye family had two living rooms. One was used to entertain guests. It was spacious, luxurious, and extraordinary. The other was used by the family for gatherings. Although it was smaller and simpler, it was more warm and cozy. Except for guests, the Ye family rarely used the living room outside.
Fang Yan had been to the Ye family countless times and was familiar with the Ye family's buildings.
Through the hall was the small courtyard, and across the lawn was the side hall. To the left was the cement path of the main living room, and to the right was the stone path of the Ye family's inner residence.
Fang Yan walked up the cement path and stood at the door of the living room and looked in.
Ye Daoling was sitting on the main seat, accompanied by an old man. There were also a few middle-aged men about Ye Daoling's age sitting on the left and right sides. They didn't use the two rows of yellow rosewood chairs on both sides of the living room. Although it looked formal and dignified, it was easy to pull people apart.
They sat on the sofa made of the same rosewood. Although it was a bit crowded, it made their relationship look more intimate and harmonious. As a brilliant politician, it was impossible for Ye Daoling not to understand these details.
Seeing Fang Yan appear at the door of the living room, Ye Daoling waved to Fang Yan and said, "Come over, we're waiting for you."
Fang Yan walked in front of Ye Daoling and took the initiative to fill the cups in front of everyone. He said with a smile, "Hello leaders, I'm here to serve you."
Ye Daoling pointed at Fang Yan and said to his colleagues, "This is the Fang Yan I mentioned to you just now. Although this kid's surname is Fang, I've always treated him as a nephew … very slippery. If it wasn't for his act at the Maple Leaf Club, I wouldn't have gotten this benefit. "
Everyone sized up Fang Yan while flattering Ye Daoling.
The white-haired old man said in a deep voice, "I also heard those rumors that Daoling got lucky … What a joke. This is an appointment from the country, how can it be taken lightly? This kind of person can only gossip behind his back. If he dares to say it to his face, I'll have to talk to him. "
"Minister Ye is everyone's hope. We're sincerely convinced that you're in this position. "
"I also want to get lucky and move my butt forward … But I've been looking forward to it for so many years, but I've never waited for such an opportunity. Hahaha … "
…
Ye Daoling smiled calmly and looked at Fang Yan and said, "Everyone here is your elder. You have to toast them a few more times in a while. Coming to Swallow Dock as a guest, it's fine if we don't treat them well in other aspects, but we can't not drink good wine. It's the annual vacation now, don't worry about them making mistakes. "
Fang Yan nodded in agreement and said, "I'll listen to Third Uncle."
Only then did Fang Yan understand that Ye Daoling pulled him over to support him and introduce some connections.
Perhaps, he was also worried that his family would vent their hatred on Fang Yan.
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