The Republic of China. A Dream of Mandarin Ducks and Butterflies

Lord Belle personally drove the Viscount to the roadside at the entrance of the alley, and said reluctantly: "I bought the car for you, so that we can go out for picnics occasionally, or go shopping in Tianjin." Originally, he was a stingy Lord Belle didn't intend to follow the trend to buy a car, but seeing Jin Kai drive away with his beloved one that time, he made up his mind to spend all his money to buy a black Ford.

"Well, I'm going back, you should go early, I'm going to Shanghai the day after tomorrow, I really don't have time to stay with you for three days this time." He received a telegram from his uncle yesterday, saying that he had something urgent to do. Departure, did not specify the reason.

"It doesn't matter, the future will be long, I will see you enter the door before leaving." Zai Kun opened the car door himself and let the Viscount get out of the car.

But as soon as the two got out of the car, they saw Jin Kai walking over with a cigarette in his hand, as if he had been waiting here for a long time.

Seeing them appearing together, Jin Kai was not shocked, but said calmly, "Let's talk, Lord Belle."

Zai Kun smiled flatly: "Okay...you go home first." He immediately signaled for the Viscount to go back first. This should be a conversation between two men, Kelso should not be involved, maybe they should have picked clear.

The Viscount was a little worried, but seeing the resolute attitude of the two, he didn't say anything, and walked back to the yard alone, but his heart was agitated. He realized the content of the conversation, but no one else could decide on his behalf. For the future life, at this moment, he began to have a plan in his heart.

Zai Kun and Jin Kai stood at the entrance of the alley, each lighting another cigarette.

Jin Kai lowered his head and said: "Perhaps you think it's good now, but I can't accept it. When the Viscount left you to be with me, I was his husband. Naturally, I don't want my wife to have two hearts. , can you let us go and stop being alone with him?" He guessed what happened to the Viscount and Lord Belle just now, but in order to continue to live his life, he could only pretend that he didn't know anything.

"On this matter, let's respect his own opinion." Zai Kun said while smoking a cigarette. He knew what Jin Kai was planning in his mind, and he just wanted to let himself retreat. Now he is using the tactic of delaying the attack and waiting Kelso made his own choice and couldn't eat hot tofu in a hurry.

Jin Kai finally raised his head and asked excitedly, "It's immoral for you to do this!"

Lord Belle sneered: "You were moral back then?" At that time, it was he who was magnanimous and allowed this person to leave with Kelso. If it were someone else, he would definitely not agree, and the person who should bear the most responsibility for the whole incident is not the opposite party man?If this person hadn't "stealed" first, would he and Kelso still be "hiding" now?

Jin Kai didn't know how to defend himself for a moment, and he thought for a long time before answering: "I admit that I obtained the Viscount by means of despicable means, but it was all because I loved him too much, and I couldn't stand him being with you. I just lived a miserable life like this for many years. From a child to a man, I am a shameless villain in your eyes. I also know that many people call me ungrateful behind my back, but this is all to me. It doesn't matter, because I got the Viscount, and he also gave birth to two children for me, my wish is to cultivate the children into talents, seeing them have sons and grandchildren, I don't have so many extravagant hopes."

"Sorry, I can't agree to your request. My pursuit of Kelso is aboveboard, not sneaky. He is not a woman. Legally speaking, he has the right to choose anyone. That's all I want to say. As for I didn't want to participate in your family affairs, but if you show any disrespect to him, or even act too aggressively, I will take him away from your house immediately." He said that without politeness, because he was very Worried that Jin Kai would get angry and hurt Kelso, the man who lost his mind is the most terrifying. Back then, he lost Kelso just like that.

Jin Kai pinched his cigarette and said weakly: "Even so, she is still my wife in form. You'd better not imagine that I will quit, I will not give up on him." After finishing speaking, he shook his head. I went back and left.

Zai Kun looked at Jin Kai who was walking away, and couldn't help frowning. This opponent is too patient, but the main reason is that Kelso can't make up his mind!

The Viscount sat on the sofa in the study and waited silently for Jin Kai to come back. He was relieved when he heard the movement in the yard. It seemed that there was no physical conflict between the two.

Jin Kai pushed open the door of the study room, stood at the door and said, "Let's rest early, we have to pack things tomorrow, and we have to prepare gifts for uncle and Pu Xi."

Kelso hurriedly replied: "Okay, you can rest too." He will definitely sleep alone in the study tonight. Since he was with Kun, he began to reject Jin Kai. They almost never slept in the same room. He doesn't know what's going on, it's probably because his body will change his mind, although he doesn't want to admit it, but that's how he goes along with the situation.

"Well, I'm asleep." Jin Kai said hesitantly, he really wanted to put this person on the bed right away, but he was afraid of seeing any traces of "cheating", and eventually he became irrational and could not do anything. For the matter of forgiveness, he clearly knew that the consequences of doing so would only push Kelso to Lord Belle.

Jin Kai walked back to the bedroom with heavy steps, sat on the bed in a daze, and didn't fall asleep until it was dawn. This night he had several messy dreams. Watching the Viscount and Lord Baylor loving each other, staying together and flying together, he felt that something was wrong, but he was powerless to change it, because he seemed to be just a bystander...

The next day, he didn't go to the foreign company to do business, but went to the church to pray to the Virgin, hoping to use the power of another world to win back the viscount's heart. After calming down a little, he decided to wait for the viscount to return from England this time, and then he will be fine. Talk to the other party and persuade this person to move to the Tianjin Concession to avoid this right and wrong place.

It's already early summer after finishing work on Qiling. Yanlin rested at home for a day, then followed his mother and daughter-in-law to work on the steamed stuffed bun shop. Then Hui'er also moved over from Tianjin, and worked in the steamed stuffed bun shop. help.

One Wednesday morning, the steamed stuffed bun shop was officially open for business, and all the neighbors in the neighborhood came to support her. Fang Lian came here to express her support, and bought three catties of steamed stuffed buns to go home, because the apprentices in the family also had breakfast.

During the afternoon break, Yanlin, who was sitting in the yard enjoying the shade, saw Zai Kun approaching, so he invited him to sit down and drink tea.

"Cousin, I want to ask you something." Yan Lin was a little embarrassed to speak.

"Tell me, see if I can do it." Zai Kun said while fanning his fan. He thought it was related to money again.

"The Ma Jia family who came to our house a few days ago, the second son of that family jumped into the river because of gambling debts, and his wife was sold to a kiln to pay off the debts. I asked a friend to inquire about it, and it is in Tianjin, but the other party should have As for the background, ordinary people can’t touch it, can you help find someone to get that woman out, as for the gambling debts, I’ll return the contents of their aunt’s grave to Ma Jia’s family in these two days, it should be enough.” He thought This matter can't be ignored, after all, they can be regarded as close relatives, and they are gone.

Lord Belle smiled: "Okay, I'll ask for you. There are friends over there who can eat well. Of course, the money owed must be paid back. You have to make it clear to their family... In case their family disagrees. How about paying off the debt?"

"Shouldn't it. He still has two children. Why can't the eldest of his family watch the children starve to death?" He didn't know much about the situation of Ma Jia's family, so he just wished to help.

"Now the world is bad and people's hearts are unpredictable. Many banner people are having a hard time. If you help others, your own family will not be able to survive. I am not optimistic. Of course, we can still do our best to help." , Zai Kun is not optimistic, especially after returning to China from the UK, he feels more deeply. In the early stage of educating the people, those in power cannot lead by example, but blindly satisfy their own selfish desires. This kind of government can expect the people to act What are you doing?No matter who is the emperor or who is the president, don't you still have three meals a day?It has nothing to do with the common people, so don't expect someone to come to help when the building collapses. Maybe someone will lead the way for the Eight-Power Allied Forces and lead them into the Yuanmingyuan to burn, kill and loot!

Yanlin nodded: "What you said is true, I didn't think too much about it." But he can't do such a thing as death, so he will do his best to help.

Zai Kun patted him on the shoulder and left with his hands behind his back.

The next morning, Yanlin went to Ma Jia's house. The boss Huanrong received him and warmly invited him to drink tea and snacks. After counting things, Yanlin asked: "My friend asked Your sister-in-law is in Tianjin, Lord Belle will find a way to rescue her, but you still have to pay back the money you owe, otherwise you will still come to trouble you in the future."

Huanrong put down his teacup, and suddenly his face drooped: "You are not from our own family, I'm afraid you don't know, my younger brother likes to gamble all day long, and owes usury outside. I will take care of his son and daughter, and we also need money to live.” He didn’t want to talk to the second daughter-in-law who was sold into the brothel, because it would cost a lot of money, and these things might not be sold Make enough!

When the prince heard his words, his heart turned cold. Sure enough, it was the same as what his cousin said. This elder brother was unwilling to help his younger brother clean up the mess. He felt very emotional, so he said calmly: "The deceased has passed away. There is no need to talk about his previous mistakes, your sister-in-law is innocent and should not suffer this crime."

"Then can I redeem her and let the family sleep on the road? I'm not as good as you, and I can live by pulling a cart. I'm just pointing to this little field to collect rent. In the future, my son will start a family. My younger brother's child also needs to set up his own family, so what will he get to support him?" He was so annoyed to death, it's not the Qing Dynasty anymore, this prince still has to take care of other people's affairs, it's really annoying!