Age of Conquest Reborn

Chapter 388: Mei’s Father’s Worries

Mei Ting was tightly surrounded by her relatives. The old man's beard was trembling. He was a man who did not reveal his inner feelings easily. The eldest daughter who had been away from home for many years suddenly came back. The previous barriers have been diluted a lot by the years. The feeling of licking the calf

, getting older and stronger.

Mei Ting's mother held her daughter tightly in her arms and kept stroking her long black hair, with tears of joy in her eyes, even though her daughter was already half a head taller than her and was a colonel in military uniform.

Or the old man turned his attention to Tang Qiuli who was smiling at the side, "Ting'er, who is this?" His voice was slightly hoarse and majestic.

Mei Ting smiled sheepishly and went to be intimate with her family, temporarily ignoring the bad guy and hoping he wouldn't be overly considerate.

"Dad, Mom, this is Mr. Tang Qiuli, who is also my boss." Mei Ting did not dare to introduce their relationship directly. She had not been home for five years and suddenly brought such a big gift, which shocked her parents.

Don't stay here and mention it to them later.

"Hello, uncle and aunt! I am Tang Qiuli. This is our first time meeting you, so I'm sorry to bother you!" Tang Qiuli saluted him with a dignified military salute, his expression was extremely chic and generous, and he had the arrogance of a man and the valor of a soldier.

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Mei Ting's father's eyes lit up and he looked at Tang Qiuli carefully. He had a good impression of him at first sight. This young and heroic general did not have the rudeness and vulgarity of a military man. He looked very talented. The eldest daughter and him

Coming back together, the relationship between the two is unusual, right?

With the old man's life experience, how could he not see the truth here? However, he is not an outsider. He is a division commander. He has held the rank of lieutenant general at most, so there is no reason to hang on to the rank of general? And he is not more than two years old.

When I was a teenager, could it be that the military rank of the National Government was devalued?

Suddenly, Mei's father was shocked, as if he suddenly remembered something. He asked Mei Ting eagerly: "Ting'er, you said his name is Tang Qiuli?" Mei Ting nodded strangely. Qiu Li was not a tiger, so he would not kill the old man.

Is your father so shocked?

As soon as he heard this name, he felt familiar. The old man suddenly remembered that the person who dared to come with his eldest daughter was a rising star in the Kuomintang world, Tang Qiu, who was officially appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Military Commission of the Kuomintang Government.

Li, no wonder it sounds so familiar.

Although Moling is an ancient town, because it is located in the south of the Yangtze River, the literary style is quite prosperous, and the news is not blocked. Mei's father is not an old man who studies behind closed doors. He is very concerned about national affairs. He has subscriptions to newspapers in Nanjing, because the distance is not close.

It's far away and can be delivered on the same day.

News of Tang Qiuli's inauguration was reported in Nanjing newspapers with large photos and long reports. He shook his head in disbelief. The country's second-largest figure was actually held by a young man who had just reached his prime. It was almost embarrassing the country.

Treating major events as child's play is probably just another political deal by Chiang Kai-shek.

You just finished singing and I came on stage. The good Republic of China was ruined by people like this. After reading the news about Tang Qiuli's inauguration, this matter was forgotten by him. He felt dissatisfied and could

Naihe? What’s the use of complaining?

Now, this man suddenly came to visit, and he came back with his eldest daughter. The old man's eyes turned from admiration to very complicated, and he coldly and politely invited Tang Qiuli: "General Tang, as a noble person, you have come to this remote country and condescended to

I am very grateful to you for sending my little girl home, which makes this humble house shine. Please come in!"

Mei Ting was anxious. Her father's attitude towards Tang Qiuli was beyond her expectation. What happened? When she looked at Tang Qiuli, Tang Qiuli smiled at her without any displeasure. This made Mei Ting

After feeling a little relieved, Tang Qiuli saw the changes in the old man's attitude towards him and guessed it. How could he take it to heart and make things difficult for his lover?

The staff of the town office had already arranged for Tang Qiuli's guards under the orders of the military special agents. When they heard that the second most powerful person in the government was coming to the town, these people who were doing business felt their calves trembling.

My mother, what is the background of the Mei family that allows such a big shot to visit in person?

I was busy and anxious, fearing that I would not entertain these soldiers well. Fortunately, these soldiers were kind, polite, and very disciplined. None of them ran around in the street, and they didn't feel sad when they saw older girls or younger wives.

He looked like a pig brother with a sly look on his face.

Knowing that Tang Qiuli had brought a large number of guards, Mei's father was even more unhappy. The young upstart, who had just assumed an important position, was so showy. He was also a man who pursued fame and fortune, had a shallow heart, and had the style of a playboy, with no great achievements.

This dinner was very simple. Four exquisite Jiangnan side dishes were exquisite enough, but the portion was too small. The atmosphere during the dinner was also very dull, and the meal was boring and boring. The old man said very little, and there was an obvious politeness in his politeness.

Due to the distance, Mei Ting looked at her father inexplicably, unable to guess the reason.

Afraid that her lover would be restrained, Mei Ting ignored her father's look and kept picking up food for Tang Qiuli, fearing that he would not be full. On the other hand, Mei Ting, in addition to frequently warning the old man with her eyes, just looked at Tang Qiuli kindly.

The eyebrows and eyes are full of joy, and it seems that the more you look at it, the more you like it.

It was Mei Ting's younger sister, Mei Xue, who kept stirring up topics and livening up the atmosphere at the table. This twenty-year-old girl was by no means inferior in appearance to her elder sister, but she had a completely different temperament.

She has a strong bookish air, a well-educated demeanor, and big black and white eyes, full of agility and intelligence. At first glance, she is a crystal clear girl. If Mei Ting is a blooming rose, Mei Xue is

A swaying lily, spring orchids and autumn chrysanthemums each excel in their respective fields, and are equally pleasing to the eye.

Mei Xue was studying at Jinling Women's University and was at home during the winter vacation. There was a large photo of Tang Qiuli in the newspaper. His deep gaze seemed to penetrate people's hearts and arouse the infinite reverie of girls like them. Such a handsome young man, with equal emphasis on talent, appearance and status,

It is also the charming prince in their boudoir dreams at night, the charming fantasy of marrying into a wealthy family.

It's just that it's too far away from them, like another world. Now, Tang Qiuli, who is already the idol in the hearts of the students at Jinling Women's University, is sitting at her own dining table, eating with her at the same table. Mei Xue's mood

Nervous and excited.

There are also blessings for his sister and a little jealousy and loss. His sister is so lucky. From the look in his sister's eyes and Mei Xue's ice and snow intelligence, how could he not know the relationship between his sister and him.

Mei Ting's younger brother, Mei Ling, is a young boy of fifteen or sixteen years old, with a strong body and a very honest appearance. He is very afraid of Mei Xue and quite envious of the general star flashing on Tang Qiuli's collar badge. He is also at the dinner table.

The person who talked to Tang Qiuli the most ignored his old father's warning glances and competed with his second sister Mei Xue from time to time. He pulled Tang Qiuli and asked him questions. He was especially interested in military matters.

After finally finishing the meal, to be honest, with Tang Qiuli's appetite, these four side dishes were just enough for him, not to mention there was a large table of people, so Tang Qiuli had no choice but to imitate a boudoir and chew slowly.

Returning to the guest room prepared for him, Tang Qiuli smiled bitterly and touched his belly. He was probably only hungry at night. A plate of hand-caught mutton at this time was the greatest enjoyment for him.

The courtyard of the Mei family became quiet, with a few soft lights and the sound of family members closing and locking doors, but it seemed even more peaceful.

Although Mei Ting's father's attitude towards her was a bit unexpected, it was also reasonable. If she were an ordinary person, Mr. Mei's attitude might be more easygoing or approachable.

At this time, Mei Ting was probably being interrogated by the three chambers. From the look in her eyes, he knew that this girl was also uneasy in her heart. Tang Qiuli shook his head helplessly.

It's raining. The sparse raindrops that are unique to Jiangnan in winter are tapping the branches and leaves of the green bamboos in the courtyard. The "rustling" sound seems to come from the distant sky, but it adds to the loneliness. The cold air suddenly rises, as if it penetrates the body through the pores.

, Tang Qiuli couldn't help but shiver. At this time, in his hometown in Northeast China, there was a blazing fire in the house. How could it be so damp and cold?

The door was gently pushed open, and a light and plump figure walked in, bringing a delicate fragrance to the room. It was Mei Xue.

Her green-white fingers were placed on her red lips as a warning, and her eyes seemed to be filled with a little satisfaction that her plot had succeeded. She stopped Tang Qiuli's words, holding a large plate of exquisite snacks in her hand, and gently

Put it on the table and make a gesture of eating.

Then, he tiptoed out, turned around, and smiled sweetly at Tang Qiuli. In an instant, the room was filled with spring like blooming flowers, and the coldness of winter in the south of the Yangtze River was gone. Tang Qiuli was a little stunned. This girl was pretending to be mysterious.

What fame?

However, his mind was quickly attracted by the plate of snacks, and the aroma rushed into his nostrils. Tang Qiuli chewed the snacks carefully, taking a sip of snacks and a sip of tea, with a face full of enjoyment.

In the main hall, Mei Ting was sitting uneasily on a chair, opposite her father and mother, and the conversation had been going on for a while.

Mei's father was sincerely happy that his daughter could break away from the military. The obstacle of father-daughter rebellion no longer existed, and his daughter was developing well in the military. At such a young age, she had already reached the rank of colonel. The old man was very satisfied.

However, the old man is full of worries about Tang Qiuli. He is a man who has experienced many ups and downs in the officialdom. He has experienced many changes in the political arena of the Republic of China, and has seen many people who have risen through the ranks. When he first started, he was high-spirited and proud, but fell into the dust in an instant.

They are worse than ordinary people, and there are many people who have lost their lives.

Not to mention, Zhang Xueliang is a living example. When the Northeast changed its banner, Zhang Hanqing was inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people. What is his current fate? He was not a prisoner of Jiang, but now Chiang Zhongzheng has no

No one can fight him.

The Tang Qiuli of today is so similar to the Zhang Xueliang of the past. How can we know that the Zhang Hanqing of today is not the Tang Qiuli of tomorrow?

The old man really didn't want his biological daughter to put his life's happiness on Tang Qiuli, who seemed to have a prominent position, but was just a pawn of his Jiang. Once the situation changed, Tang Qiuli suffered a huge fall. According to legend,

The Mei family, which has existed for hundreds of years, will also be implicated and suffer unreasonable disasters.

Mei's father's concerns are reasonable. The political arena of the Republic of China was very deceitful and dangerous. No matter how strong he was, he could not accept the important post of military and political minister and leave sadly and fall into silence.

(To be continued)