Hong Kong variety show: Beauty and Bones

In 1914, during this period, the country was plagued by frequent civil wars, the situation was chaotic, and people's lives were extremely difficult.

Warlords in various places fought against each other, causing the entire country to fall into fragmentation and turmoil.

In this era, power and force have become the determining factors of everything, and morality and law are often ignored.

This is an era full of darkness and despair, and people's fate is often at the mercy of the powerful.

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The Tong family is well-known in the business world and is very wealthy.

Tong's house is a magnificent mansion. It was built in the style of Su's garden and is full of the charm of the Jiangnan water town.

The gate of the mansion is extraordinary. The vermilion gate is inlaid with golden door nails, and two majestic stone lions stand beside the gate.

Entering the gate, there is a spacious bluestone road with lush trees and beautiful flowers on both sides.

Walking along the bluestone road, we arrived at the main hall of the mansion.

The main hall is tall and spacious, with carved beams and painted buildings, and is magnificent.

The hall is filled with valuable furniture and antiques, demonstrating the Tong family's wealth and status.

Across the main hall is a beautiful garden.

The pavilions and towers in the garden are scattered in an orderly manner, and the rockery and pond complement each other.

The pond is full of lotus flowers. Every summer, the lotus flowers bloom and the fragrance fills the air.

The paths in the garden are lined with various flowers, making it spring-like all year round and beautiful beyond words.

In the garden

Yinyin was wearing a plain cheongsam and glared at the man in front of her angrily.

Her eyes revealed her dissatisfaction and disappointment with him.

"Hmm," the man said with a wry smile, "you should understand your brother's situation. I'm only twenty years old, yet I have to take over the vast estate left by our father. Enemies are everywhere, eyeing us covetously. If I don't find a powerful ally, I'm afraid we'll be devoured by them without a bone left!"

"So, you're going to sell me out just like that?" Yin Yin sneered, a hint of sadness flashing in his eyes.

"How can you say that!" The man's face suddenly turned gloomy. "I've also thought it over carefully..."

"The second young master of the Zhang family has just returned from studying abroad. If the old lady of the Zhang family hadn't taken a liking to you at first sight, with our Tong family's current status, we would never have been able to cling to such a wealthy family!"

"Tong Pengfei!" Yin Yin shouted in rage, "Don't think I don't know what you're thinking!"

Ever since his parents passed away unexpectedly, the elders in the clan have wanted to help the young Tong Pengfei for various reasons, but in fact they are trying to take this opportunity to control the Tong family.

Of course, this not only reflects their ulterior motives, but also their lack of trust in Tong Pengfei's abilities.

"Look at yourself, yelling and shouting, how can you look like a lady from a noble family?" Tong Pengfei retorted angrily, her face flushed with anger.

"I am the head of the Tong family now. I have the final say in everything. You just need to prepare well!" He responded mercilessly.

"I'm warning you, Tong Yin!" Tong Pengfei could no longer maintain the image of a good brother, and his tone became stern. "After all, I am still your biological brother. Considering our brotherhood, I have chosen a suitable husband for you. If someone else in the clan takes charge of the Tong family, your situation will be even more difficult. You should know this very well!"

After saying these words, Tong Pengfei did not wait for Yin Yin's response and turned away without hesitation.

In the empty garden, only Yinyin's lonely figure was left. She stood there, motionless.

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The Tong family has only a pair of children. The eldest son, Tong Pengfei, has been sweet-mouthed and lively since childhood, while the younger daughter, Yinyin, who was born two years later, is even more cute and lovable.

The couple treats them like treasures and usually cannot bear to hit or scold them. They hold them in their hands for fear of dropping them, and hold them in their mouths for fear of melting them.

However, it was precisely because of this excessive pampering that Tong Pengfei developed a spoiled character.

From childhood to adulthood, apart from not doing any serious work, he is proficient in all kinds of entertainment activities such as eating, drinking, and having fun, and has become a typical second-generation rich kid.

Half a year ago, Tong's parents went out to inspect new factory equipment, but who could have imagined that a sudden disaster would befall them and they were brutally murdered by bandits.

Overnight, the Tong family lost its backbone and the entire family fell into great grief.

The Tong family's life has changed, and their happy life is gone forever.

Tong Pengfei, a spoiled dandy, has no idea how to run the family business.

In less than half a year, the Tong family's wealth had shrunk by half.

The elders of the same clan finally couldn't sit still anymore. After all, in the entire family, the one with the most promising future and the one who could lead everyone to a good life was Tong Pengfei and Tong Yin's father.

Now that he has passed away, life has become difficult for the members of the Tong family who depended on them.

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"Miss!" A girl's voice as clear as a nightingale's chirping rang out.

Xiaoyun, a little maid in a plain jacket and skirt, walked along the garden path to Yinyin's side.

Xiaoyun has a round face and big eyes, and is very cute. She came to live with Yinyin when she was ten years old and grew up with her.

"Miss, it's getting late, let's go back!" Xiaoyun looked at Yinyin in a daze and said softly.

She knew that the young lady was in a bad mood, but she still had to eat.

"Miss, I asked the kitchen to cook your favorite rice dumplings made with fermented glutinous rice for you." Xiaoyun said cautiously.

Yin Yin slowly came back to her senses and replied calmly, "No, I don't have much of an appetite."

In the Tong family where she had lived for eighteen years, everything seemed so strange and cold, and Yinyin's mood became increasingly heavy.

When my parents were alive, they mentioned that it was becoming popular among wealthy families to send their children abroad. Perhaps leaving here would be a fresh start, a change of scenery, and a change of heart.

After losing her parents, the Tong family no longer had anything worth being attached to for Yinyin.

"But, Miss, not eating is not good for your health!" Xiaoyun muttered softly, her face full of worry.

However, when Yinyin clearly expressed her unwillingness to eat, Xiaoyun did not dare to persuade her any further. She secretly decided to go to the kitchen later to get a few more plates of the young lady's favorite snacks and put them in the young lady's room for later use.

In this way, even if the lady feels hungry at night, she can always enjoy these snacks to fill her stomach.

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The next day

Tong Family Main Hall

Tong Pengfei saw off the Zhang family's housekeeper with a smile on his face and quickly went to the backyard.

backyard

The delicate boudoir was filled with the faint scent of sandalwood.

Yinyin sat quietly by the window, holding an ancient book in her hands, reading intently. Her eyes were clear and bright, as if she could see through the pages and see the world depicted in the book.

Outside the window, the leaves swayed gently in the breeze, making a rustling sound.

The sun shone through the shade of the trees onto the girl's face, highlighting her fair skin and delicate features. Her long hair cascaded down her shoulders, gently swaying in the breeze.

A faint smile graced the girl's face, as if the book's contents brought her immense joy. Her fingers gently turned the pages, making a soft sound. The room was silent, with only the sound of her breathing and the turning of the pages.

Suddenly, a breeze blew, ruffling the girl's hair. She looked out the window. She saw leaves swaying in the wind, and sunlight filtering through the gaps between the leaves, casting patches of light onto the ground.

"Yin Yin!"

With a call, the smile on Yinyin's face disappeared.