The love of rebirth of a wealthy family Guan Fengyue

44.Ordinary feast.

This is not the Li family's family banquet, because there is a waiting for the arrival of Jia.However, this is not exactly a banquet for receiving guests, because Hou Yan has lived in the Li family for five full years, and it is very common to come back for a meal.

At this point, the butler of the Li family was considerate.He didn't order the cook to cook extravagant dishes, nor did he ask the waiters at home to set up a long table. Instead, he asked the cook to cook a few dishes that Hou Jia liked, and even the table was a round table.It is very suitable for people to sit around the table, chat and laugh, or pick up vegetables.

Li Tianze sat next to the main seat, and when he saw the crowd approaching, he also stood up.After personally helping Mr. Li to the main seat, Li Tianze patted Hou Jia on the head, "Little Jiu'er has grown taller."

Before waiting for Jia to react, Li Tianze pressed Hou Jia on the seat next to him. "Xiao Jiuer sit next to uncle, we haven't seen each other for a long time."

Li Tianze's smile was very gentle and casual, as if the momentary chill that Hou Jia felt just now was an illusion.But Li Tianze's "Master" really gave Hou Jiasheng goosebumps.

It's not that Hou Yan doesn't know that he has a tender face in this life, but Li Tianze is just a man in his thirties, and he doesn't look old.The perennial pampering even made Li Tianze look much younger than his peers.Therefore, although they are indeed a generation behind, Li Tianze's words, no matter how you look at them, have the meaning of taking advantage of Hou Jia and speaking frivolously.

Li Siheng frowned slightly, and sat on the other side of Mr. Li.The table is round, so it is equivalent to him sitting on Hou Yan's left hand side.

The butler added food for several people.This is the reception of the Li family, with a touch of good etiquette and care for the details.This kind of care can be seen from the number of injuries Tim Fan has suffered.

Mr. Li was getting old, and his gastrointestinal function was weakened, so the butler only added half a bowl of rice for him, and served him a cup of health-preserving soup.And Hou Jia's body is not too big, a flat bowl is enough, adding too much would be embarrassing.

On the other hand, Li Siheng and Li Zetian, the rice in their bowls was overwhelmed by the old housekeeper, and it was a top bowl.When handing it to the two of them, the old housekeeper did not forget to say, "If you don't have enough, add more."

Mr. Li opened the soup cup, took a sip, put it down, and then used the serving chopsticks to pick up a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs for Hou Jia, and the meal officially started.

The Li family is very different from the Hou family, which can be seen on the dining table.The four men, no matter how old or young, were silent, holding the food in front of them silently, practicing the rule of "Don't talk about food" to the end.

Sweet and sour pork ribs and braised fish are both Hou Jia's favorite dishes, and the Japanese tofu with shrimp is also excellent, but Hou Jia always feels stuck in his chest when eating.When eating, he likes to concentrate on eating.But if it was the kind of almost frozen silence, he was not used to it.

Li Siheng pursed his lips and served him a bowl of bamboo shoot and ham soup.Although this somewhat viscous soup is still a bit choking, the salty and fresh taste saved Hou Jia's appetite.

Seeing the interaction between the two, Li Zetian lowered his head and took a mouthful of stir-fried cabbage, chewing it.There was nothing wrong with his tolerance, but that strong uncomfortable feeling was still lingering.

Hou Yan listened to the subtle sound of chewing vegetables in his ears, and the sound of teeth cutting plant fibers echoed in his eardrums, making him break into a cold sweat.

He didn't know about the intricate affairs of the Li family, but he instinctively felt that the visitor was not kind.At this time, Hou Yan chose the most clumsy but most effective way to deal with it.He didn't look at Li Zetian, and tried not to show a terrified expression on his face.

Since you can't face people with a smile, you can't deal with all kinds of good or bad people with ease.This is Hou Yan, he knows what he looks like, and he also understands that he can't play against those from the wealthy families who were born and raised, so he can only choose the simplest and rude way.

——If you can't play with them, then you won't play with them.

Hou Yan didn't want to play with Li Zetian, so he didn't accept the trick from the beginning.Li Zetian made explicit hints, gestures of favor or intimidation, but Hou Jia seemed to disappear, and kept his head down while eating.

Dishes have five flavors.

The butler directed the young waiter to clean up the table lightly and remove the round table.After a while, the dining room just now turned into a tea room for four people to chat.The waiter brought them each a cup of tea, and then retreated.

Li Zetian lifted the lid of the tea, sniffed it lightly, and said with a satisfied smile, "It's still Xiao Jiu'er's face, this is our old man's private collection. I was not such a lucky son before."

Hou Yan was stunned for a moment, and looked at Mr. Li in a daze.

Mr. Li looked at Hou Yan's blank expression, and he could tell at a glance that this child might not be good at it.However, Mr. Li just smiled, and he didn't care about being annoyed by being spoiled. Instead, he introduced with some pride, "This is the authentic Wuyishan Dahongpao, which is specially made, and only a little is produced every year. I am only a little old man. Just a little bit."

Immediately, he glanced at Li Siheng and Li Zetian with some resentment, and shook his head at Hou Jia, "These two boys don't understand at all. I thought Lao Hou's grandson would understand a little bit." Hou Jia's grandfather and Mr. Li He is a close friend, and it is said that he has nothing else to like in his life, but loves tea and becomes crazy.

Hou Yan touched his head in embarrassment, and then desperately lowered his head while drinking tea.His master is also willing to drink tea, and there are many good teas, but I have never seen those labeled as special offerings.

And his mind was indeed not on the tea in the cup.

In terms of sophistication and sophistication, Hou Yan is indeed inferior to those from the aristocratic families, but just because he is inferior does not mean that he is stupid.Mr. Li's attitude towards him was obviously not right. From the beginning to the end, Mr. Li looked at him, and he also looked at this kind-faced old man in the same way.

From the attitude of old man Li towards his son and grandson, Hou Yan keenly felt that he was not really as kind as he showed.It's not that Mr. Li has any bad intentions, but Hou Yan can feel it. This old man is used to being cold and hard. Even if he treats his blood relatives, he can't show tenderness.

Hou Yan guessed that Mr. Li and his master should be the same kind of person, and the love of this kind of person is usually very silent.Even if it's not thin, if you don't experience it carefully, you will ignore it.

Therefore, Mr. Li's kindness towards him seemed suspicious.For a few moments, Hou Yan even felt that the old man in front of him was trying to curry favor with him.Such a conjecture made Hou Yan surprised and horrified.

He really couldn't figure out why he was worthy of being courted by such a leading figure in the jade carving world.Or put aside the jade carving world, the Li family and the Hou family are neck and neck, but Hou Jia is just a young master who is pampered but has no real power in the Hou family, while Mr. Li is the real power holder of the Li family. Such a disparity of contrast, Hou Yan really couldn't understand Mr. Li's strange attitude.

"Xiaoer, is your business in the south doing well recently?" Mr. Li didn't care about Hou Yan's excuse to remain silent, and even asked about Li Zetian's business in front of Hou Yan, without any shyness at all.

Li Zetian was called out, so he put down his tea-holding hand, sat up straight, and said to Mr. Li, "Last month, the batch of beautiful jadeite sold well. Sales also continue to rise. Diamond sales are flat. Hibiscus and chalcedony are picking up.”

Li Zetian's narration was smooth and steady, Hou Yan didn't understand business matters, but he could tell that this person's business was doing well.But there was no show off in his words, as if it should be taken for granted.

Just a...excellent person.

Putting aside those subjective prejudices, Hou Jiaru defined Li Zetianxia.In Hou Yan's view, only those who are born with excellence and are used to being outstanding can be called excellent.Because you are used to it, there is no need to show off.

Therefore, the doubts in Hou Yan's heart also deepened.Mr. Li's eldest son, Li Siheng's father, died early, but his youngest son grew up lushly. If he were to choose an heir, it would make no sense to choose a grandson who had been in the army a generation later.

However, that's the way the people in power of the Li family chose.And the whole Li family actually agreed in this way.

When it comes to other people's family affairs, he thinks he has no right to comment, so he can only keep silent cautiously.

As if seeing Hou Jia's discomfort, Li Siheng patted Hou Jia's arm lightly, and pushed a small plate of plum-shaped pastries to his hand.Taking a peek at the Li family father and son who were chatting with great interest, Hou Yan secretly reached out and took a piece, and began to nibble on it in small mouthfuls.

He was naturally not hungry after eating, but he needed something to pass the time.

The plum-shaped pastry is a little sweet in the mouth, and then when it is lightly crushed on the tip of the tongue, there is a hint of sourness of plum sauce.The sweet and sour taste is suitable, and it tastes good when paired with some bitter tea.

Hou Jia is always happy when he has something to eat.He took a bite and thought that no one would notice, but the happy brows and eyes of Yuzi have already fallen into everyone's eyes.

While Hou Jia was happily nibbling pastries, Li Zetian suddenly brought the topic up to Hou Jia. He took a sip of the warm tea and said to Hou Jia, "My small business is not worth mentioning, but Xiao Jiu'er is here this time. Myanmar, but once a great hero for the Li family."

When Hou Yan was called, he suddenly raised his head, and when he looked up, he saw Li Zetian's smile.He stared into Hou Jia's eyes, and said softly, "If there is no Xiao Jiu'er, those jade worms will fall into his house."

Hou Yan was startled suddenly, a chill ran up his spine.

The teacup and the wooden table knocked slightly.Li Siheng put down the teacup he was holding, stretched out his hand and rubbed the top of Hou Jia's hair, but said to Li Zetian, "Second Uncle was joking, Xiao Jiu'er is just lucky. But, it's not always so lucky. .”

Li Zetian glanced at Li Siheng's hand resting on Hou Jia's head, and chuckled, "Isn't it so lucky every time? It's hard for us Mr. Li to dare to gamble with him."

After saying that, Li Zetian's smile became meaningful.Master Li looked at the three of them while smoking his pipe, the smile in his eyes remained unchanged, but he didn't say a word.

The tea in the cup is already cold.And the moon is already in the sky.

Mr. Li glanced at the moonlight outside the window, and walked slowly outside the door. When he passed by Hou Jia, he stopped and patted Hou Jia on the shoulder, and said to him, "It's so late, Xiao Jiu'er is here to rest for a while." Come on late, your room butler will clean it every day."

Without waiting for Jia's refusal, Mr. Li walked out of the dining room and blended into the dark night.

But for Hou Yan, the night at Li's house has just begun.

The author has something to say: If... a boo, it should still be possible, right? !

Uncle managed to get Xiao Jiu'er to Li's house, so he couldn't just let them do nothing! ! !

Also, second uncle, is it really okay for you to scare Xiao Jiuer like this? ! !