Chapter 3 (1/2)
”Oh, nothing. It's your uncle Zhao who wants to see you.”
”See me? Why? ” Lishuo was quite surprised.
He and Zhao Rongtian, chairman of ennan group, met only twice. One was Zhao Rongtian's one-year-old dinner with his only son. At that time, he was very young. His father and Zhao Rongtian were just casual friends. One time, when he was writing a paper, he interviewed several Chinese business leaders in New York. He didn't meet through his father, so it was hard to make an appointment. It only took ten minutes In other words, Zhao Rongtian doesn't know who he is, and he probably forgot that story now.
”Your uncle Zhao's business was mainly concentrated in the Yangtze River area before. Now, to expand the trade in the north, you need to set up a branch in Beijing and find a long-term accounting firm. You are not in Beijing.”
”Oh.” Li Shuo said with a smile, ”good thing, you can talk about it.” But we don't need to call him back to America to talk about it. Most of his parents miss him. Although he is willing to accompany his parents, now he is really worried about Li Chengxiu. He plans to go back immediately after meeting Zhao Rongtian and bring Li Chengxiu back at Christmas.
”Haven't you met uncle Zhao?”
”Yes, when I was a child, but when you cooperated, I had already left the United States.”
”Well, he is a very farsighted and intelligent person. If you talk to him more, you should also thank Mrs. Zhao. She asked to cooperate with you. It's hard for her to remember you.”
”OK.”
”He has a son, do you remember?”
”I have the impression that the gold is very expensive.” Li Shuo was also impressed by the one-year-old banquet that he attended when he was 12. As the president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and a Manhattan celebrity, Zhao Rongtian's one-year-old feast became a social event. When he was a kid, he had a bit of affectation. He had to talk about Byron's age when he could not move. He didn't appreciate the combination of Chinese and Western styles of Zhao family. I remember that at that time, several children of the same age wanted to hold the little doll to play with. One of the children still spoke. Zhao's nanny pretended that she couldn't understand Chinese, and her eyes would turn to the sky. After all, she was holding the precious son who was hard to find. He could see clearly from the side. Although he was curious about the baby who was carved with powder and jade and who was smiling, he didn't step forward at all.
”Uncle Zhao sent his son to Beijing to manage the branch office. You will meet him this time. You will be friends and partners in the future.”
Li Shuo smiled quietly, ”OK.” Zhao Rongtian's beloved son is famous. He has some doubts about that man's ability. I hope it's not a difficult role. Otherwise, it's not a trouble for him to be caught between Zhao Rongtian and his father.
”I'll talk about this as soon as I get home. My son hasn't eaten yet.” Mrs. Li took her son's hand. ”It's going to be dinner soon. I'll show you the cabbage I planted. It's very smart.”
Li Shuo followed with a smile.
After eating, Li Shuo felt very tired. After taking a bath, he fell asleep in bed.
When he woke up, it was dark. He looked at his watch. Although Li Chengxiu woke up, his parents were ready to go to sleep.
Li Shuo took a picture of himself without shaving and sent it to Li Chengxiu. In the picture, he looked depressed. The jet lag was really troublesome.
Li Chengxiu quickly replied with a message: you look tired. Have a good rest.
Li Shuo called.
It took a long time for the phone to connect. A soft, careful voice rang out: ”international long distance It's very expensive. Let's text. ”
Lisho chuckled: ”it's OK. I want to hear your voice.”
Li Chengxiu chuckled, ”where are you now?”
”It's ten o'clock in the evening. I wanted you to video with my mother, but she's already asleep.”
”Video...” Li Chengxiu said timidly, ”no, not very well.”
”What's the matter? Didn't I tell you that my parents know my sexuality and they respect me very much?”
”But...” The tone on the other end of the phone was very hesitant.
”If you don't feel comfortable, then there's no video. How about a few words? My parents are very curious about you. ”
”Well, good.”
”I will go back to accompany you soon after I finish the work. If you are bored, go to Xiaohui and have fun. Don't be bored by yourself, OK?”
”Good.”
”Cheng Xiu.” Li Shuo said softly, ”you will like my parents, and my parents will like you. You don't have any burden around me.”
At the other end of the phone, Li Chengxiu said in a low voice, ”brother Li, I know.”
Early the next morning, Li Shuo and his father went to play tennis. It's a game played by his mother and son since childhood. When he was in college, he participated in the National College Tennis League and entered the quarter finals.
After exercising all morning, I took my parents to a French restaurant where they often go for dinner and went shopping with my mother in the afternoon.
As an only child, he has been on the other side of the ocean all year round. He always feels indebted to his parents. Every time he goes home, he will spend most of his time with his family.At dusk, he returned home and changed his clothes. Uncle Guang sent three of his family to attend Zhao Rongtian's family dinner.
Mr. Li was recently taken to Kunqu by Uncle Guang. They were in the car and you should sing with me, which made the mother and son of Li Shuo laugh.
Zhao Rongtian lives in the center of the Upper East District, adjacent to the Central Park, and has built a small artificial lake. It is the only Chinese style mansion in the upper east district. I remember that the mansion has been on the domestic media, but lishuo is the first time.
Uncle Guang stopped at the gate of the mansion under the guidance of security.
Li Shuo said: ”Uncle Guang, don't fall asleep when you listen to the music. Remember to leave some space in the window.”
Uncle Guang waved: ”no way.”
”Wait for us, darling.” Li Shuo smiled and patted uncle Guangshu on the shoulder.
Mrs. Li stepped out of the car, and lishuo bent down to tidy up her slightly wrinkled skirt.
In this effort, he heard a thick baritone calling his father's name.
Looking up, Zhao Rongtian and his wife came out to meet them, followed by a tall young man.
Li Shuo's brain burst when he saw the face clearly.
Zhao, Zhao Jinxin?!
Zhao Jinxin gave him a deep look, and then showed a lovely smile: ”Uncle Li is good, aunt is good, I haven't seen you for a long time, why is aunt younger and more beautiful?”
Mrs. Li's eyes were bent with a smile: ”Jinxin has grown up and her mouth is still so sweet.”
Zhao Jinxin's eyes fell on Li Shuo, with a surprised expression: ”is this the eldest brother? How handsome. ”
”Hello.” Li Shuo nodded to Zhao Jinxin, as if they had never seen each other before. He smiled gracefully and decently: ”Uncle Zhao is good, aunt is good.”
”Oh, what a talent.” Zhao Rong looked at lishuo from the sky and said with a smile, ”I saw you last time as a child.”
Mr. Li said with emotion, ”not really. Last time you saw him, Jinxin was just able to climb. In a twinkling of an eye, the children have grown up and we are all old.”