Chapter 254 253 [Borrowing the Momentum]

weekend.

Except for the married young lady and the second young lady, and the third young master who was studying abroad, all the members of the Zhang family were there, even Zhang Yuanxi, who was the director of the Jiujiang Construction Bureau, did not go out.

Zhang Leyi fell into the criticism of her father and second brother...

"Third sister, it's not that the second brother is greedy for power," Zhang Yuanxi said bitterly, "You said Minister Song is handsome, young and promising, how is he not better than that underwear seller? Even if you disagree, there is no need to run away from home! What kind of talk is this? If it spreads out, where will we put our Zhang family's face?"

Zhang Leyi bowed her head and remained silent.

Zhang Mouzhi said again: "Le Yi, since you and that surnamed Zhou haven't had anything to do, there is still room for redemption. Minister Song is impossible. The second son of Committee Member Chen's family is also a famous school for studying abroad, and he is quite talented... ..."

"Dad, what are you talking about! I've never seen Mr. Chen." Zhang Leyi began to resist.

Zhang's mother helped to speak: "Yes, marriage is a big matter, and you can't go against your daughter's wishes."

Traditional marriage pays attention to the order of the parents, but the Zhang family's thinking is more advanced, because they are a Christian family and are more influenced by Western concepts.

Zhang Deyi, who was holding the novel, suddenly raised her head and said, "Dad, I think Mr. Zhou is very good, and he is a good match with Third Sister."

"What does the little girl know?" Zhang Yuanxi scolded.

Zhang Deyi immediately retorted: "Second brother, you are authoritarian, everyone has the right to speak!"

The eldest son Zhang Yuandong also ran over to make noises: "Yes, yes, this family must be democratic. Only when everyone speaks freely and persuades the public with reason can the conflict be truly resolved."

"It's none of your business!" Zhang Mouzhi shouted.

Zhang Yuandong shrugged and said, "Dad, Jiujiang is really boring. When this design is finished, I plan to go to Shanghai or Nanjing."

Zhang Mouzhi frowned and said: "Our backer in Nanjing has already fallen, and I am going to give up the business in Nanjing. Now the government of the Republic of China is changing the soup without changing the medicine. Without official support, it is difficult to do business. You are still an old man. Just stay in Jiujiang honestly."

Zhang Yuandong said: "It's fine to stay in Jiujiang, then you pay to build a building that is hundreds of meters high, and I'll help you design it."

"What are you doing so high when you have nothing to do?" Zhang Mouzhi asked.

"I have a sense of accomplishment," Zhang Yuandong said, "There is no room for me to display my talents in such a poor place like Jiujiang. If I continue to stay here, my design career will die."

Zhang's mother blamed: "What's not dead, don't say such unlucky words."

Zhang Yuandong spread his hands heartlessly: "If I didn't say anything, you should continue to teach Sanmei a lesson. I will be the audience."

At this moment, the butler hurried in: "Master, the man surnamed Zhou is here. And..."

Before the steward could finish speaking, Zhang Mouzhi sternly said, "Boom away!"

"No, sir," said the butler hastily, "Chairman Zhu is also here."

"Which Chairman Zhu?" Zhang Mouzhi asked.

The housekeeper said, "Zhu Peide, Chairman of the Jiangxi Provincial Government."

"Why didn't you speak clearly?" Zhang Mouzhi was a little flustered, and hurriedly shouted, "Invite people in quickly... No, I'll go out to greet you in person!"

On a hot day, Zhang Mouzhi put on a suit and tie, and then rushed to the gate with his two sons.

Still far away, Zhang Mouzhi laughed loudly and said, "Oh, Chairman Zhu, please forgive me for making mistakes. Forgive me, forgive me!"

Zhu Peide clasped his fists and said with a smile, "Boss Zhang, you're welcome. I'm taking the liberty to visit too, so I'm sorry to bother you."

"Don't dare, Chairman Zhu came here, making the humble house luxuriant," Zhang Mouzhi lowered his body slightly, and said with an apologetic smile, "Chairman Zhu, please, Mr. Zhou also please."

Zhou Hexuan smiled, did not speak, and silently followed behind Zhu Peide.

Zhu Peide glanced at Zhang Yuandong and Zhang Yuanxi, and asked as he walked, "Are these two young masters?"

Zhang Mouzhi said: "It is Quanzi Far East and Far West. They both graduated from the University of Cambridge in England."

"It turned out to be a talented student who returned from studying abroad," Zhu Peide said. "Nowadays, Jiangxi is waiting for prosperity, and there is a shortage of talents like the two sons. You must contribute to the construction of your hometown."

"That's for sure," Zhang Mouzhi smiled, and ordered his son to say, "Far East, Far West, come and see Chairman Zhu!"

Zhang Yuandong said lazily, "Hello, Chairman Zhu."

Zhang Yuanxi, however, was exceptionally enthusiastic and said excitedly: "Your Majesty has met Chairman Zhu!"

Zhu Peide nodded and asked, "Where do you work?"

Zhang Yuanxi replied, "I'm the director of the Jiujiang Construction Bureau."

"Well, work hard, you will accomplish a lot in the future." Zhu Peide encouraged.

Everyone came to the living room, and Zhang's mother served iced sour plum soup.

Zhu Peide took a sip and praised: "Mrs. Zhang is a good cook. This sour plum soup is refreshing and delicious."

Mother Zhang said with a smile: "A little drink is not worth mentioning. If Chairman Zhu likes it, I will send some to the house."

"No need," Zhu Peide said, looking at the woman in the room, and finally fell on Zhang Leyi, "This young lady is Miss San, she is really gentle and virtuous, Mingcheng has a good eye!"

Zhou Hexuan smiled, and secretly winked at Zhang Leyi.

Zhu Peide added: "Boss Zhang, I'm here to be a matchmaker today. Mingcheng and Lingmei are in love with each other. I hope I can be this month old. I don't know what Boss Zhang wants?"

Zhang Mouzhi smiled awkwardly, but he couldn't refuse.

This is the chairman of the Jiangxi provincial government, the popular man in front of Chang Kaishen, who still controls the army, how dare he say no?

Moreover, Zhang Leyi was also present. If Zhang Mouzhi refused but his daughter agreed, it would be disrespectful to Zhu Peide.

"It's my daughter's honor to be the matchmaker in person, and I'm flattered by Chairman Zhu." Zhang Mouzhi gritted his teeth and agreed.

Zhang Leyi was ecstatic, if there were no outsiders present, she would have thrown herself into Zhou Hexuan's arms to celebrate.

Zhu Peide laughed: "Then it's settled. On the day of the two couples' wedding, I will definitely attend the wedding in person. Even if there is a delay and I can't show up, I will send someone to send a congratulatory gift."

After Zhang's family tried their best to persuade him to stay, Zhu Peide left after having a light meal, and patted Zhou Hexuan on the shoulder when he left.

Zhang Mouzhi kept sending Zhu Peide out of the gate, and when the other party had disappeared, he turned around and said to Zhou Hexuan angrily, "It's a shame that you invited the provincial chairman here."

Zhou Hexuan smiled and said: "Commander Chang is not in Jiujiang, otherwise I would definitely ask him to be a matchmaker."

"Big words!" Zhang Mouzhi obviously didn't believe it.

Zhang Yuanxi asked, "Mr. Zhou knows Commander Chang?"

Zhou Hexuan said with a smile: "We chatted for a while. He said that I can choose officials below the central ministers. Unfortunately, I don't like being an official, so I refused."

"You should have a bottom line when you brag." The more Zhang Mouzhi looked at Zhou Hexuan, the angrier he became.

Zhou Hexuan said helplessly, "Whether uncle believes it or not, I'm telling the truth anyway."

"I believe," Zhang Yuanxi leaned beside Zhou Hexuan enthusiastically, and asked, "Mr. Zhou, are you very close to Chairman Zhu?"

"It's okay," Zhou Hexuan said, "Second brother, if you want to be in the officialdom, I can accompany you to Nanjing, and it would be good to get to know a few more high-ranking officials."

Zhang Yuanxi said happily: "Then please leave it to my brother-in-law."

Listening to the conversation between the two, Zhang Mouzhi stood by and rolled his eyes angrily.

If the Zhang family could have married Song Ziwen back then, now Zhu Peide would have to look at the Zhang family's face, the deal would be a big loss!