The scale of the family banquet wasn't big, and it was just these few people.
The Old Liu family had strict rules, which were reflected at all times. They ate in a well-behaved manner and no one spoke. However, the old man made an exception today and drank a small cup of yellow wine.
Although the old man was a soldier and had fought countless battles during the war, he had never been able to hold his liquor. He used to drink white wine, but later on, he changed to yellow wine to keep him healthy. After getting older, he basically didn't drink much anymore.
This small cup of yellow wine was undoubtedly an exception for Liu Weihong.
Liu Weihong was fine, but Lin Meiru was extremely excited. Because of her commoner background, she had been careful in the Liu family for more than twenty years and did not dare to make any mistakes. Especially since Liu Weihong was very rebellious in the past few years, Lin Meiru could not even lift her head at home. Now that the old man had given Liu Weihong so much face, how could Lin Meiru not be overjoyed?
" Weihong, eat, eat more. Life in the countryside is tough. It's time for you to grow…"
Lin Meiru didn't care about the rules of the Liu family and picked up some food for her son.
"Thank you, Mom. It's fine. School life is good.”
Liu Weihong said with a smile. He couldn't help but think of Tang Qiuye. Ever since the two of them had " clarified their relationship," Tang Qiuye had taken even more care of him. She had practically been living in school and would only return to her home in Qingfeng City once every three to five days.
Seeing that Lin Meiru was a little too happy, Liu Chengjia coughed lightly to remind his wife not to get too carried away. Lin Meiru seemed to have woken up from a dream and quickly stopped eating, but she couldn't help but glance at Du Yuxin from time to time.
Du Yuxin was the daughter of a noble family. Although her family was not as prominent as the Old Liu family, it was still considered a small aristocratic family in the capital. Her father had been a minister before the Great Revolution and was later persecuted to death. However, she was still a family with status. Since she was the eldest daughter-in-law in the Liu family, and Liu Chengsheng held a high position, Du Yuxin was naturally the leader of her sisters-in-law. Even though she didn't put on airs, her high and mighty attitude still stimulated Lin Meiru.
Now that Liu Weihong had received the old man's approval, Lin Meiru felt especially proud.
Lin Meiru wasn't too clear about the political struggles, but Liu Weihong's article had helped the Liu family a lot. Not to mention Lin Meiru, even the other wealthy families thought the same. Naturally, Lin Meiru knew about it.
Who would have known that the political situation would change so drastically in a few months?
At that time, Yuehua didn't criticize Liu Chengsheng by name, so the atmosphere in Liu's family was very tense. Du Yuxin didn't even talk to Lin Meiru anymore. She pretended not to see her and ignored her.
Now, all of them were smiling.
When Du Yuxin saw Lin Meiru looking over, she naturally knew what she meant. She smiled and nodded every time. He looked extremely polite, but the arrogance in his bones did not decrease at all. Although Liu Weihong had made a contribution this time, he was still a junior. The Old Master Liu and Liu Chengsheng had to make the decision for the Old Liu family.
This would not change.
Du Yuxin's politeness towards Lin Meiru was, to put it bluntly, the politeness of an emperor towards a meritorious minister.
After the matter was over, the emperor would still be the emperor, and the ministers would still be the ministers. Could it be reversed?
Lin Meiru couldn't help but feel a little discouraged.
Yes, they were the "second branch" after all. It was not so easy to get past the "eldest branch". Liu Weihong had coincidentally made a contribution this time, but he had only managed to make up for some of the bad impressions he had in the past. The old man had initially acknowledged him. If he wanted to stand out in the future, like Liu Weidong, who became a deputy director at the age of 26 or 27, there was still a long way to go.
Thinking of this, Lin Meiru looked at Liu Chengjia. It would take a long time for a son to grow into a towering tree, but it would not be too difficult for a husband to take another step forward. Liu Chengjia was now a division commander, and one step further would be a deputy commander. He was a senior official, and might even be promoted to a general. At that time, Lin Meiru would have more confidence in her words.
How could the general's wife and the senior colonel's wife be on the same level?
After dinner, the old man stood up and said,"Go and rest. Cheng Sheng, Cheng Jia, Wei Dong, Wei Hong, follow me to the house.”
The children and grandchildren quickly agreed respectfully.
Du Yuxin and Lin Meiru were overjoyed, but Liu Chengai's face darkened. The old man had called his big brother and second brother into the room to talk. This was nothing, but even Liu Weidong and Liu Weihong, these two younger generations, had a part to play, yet he had ignored her. How could Liu Cheng 'ai bear it?
Speaking of which, she was a proper deputy director.
Liu Weidong had always been the " successor " of the Old Liu family, so it was fine for him to enjoy such " treatment ". However, Liu Weihong was just a village teacher, yet he was also involved in Wen Ji's affairs and left her alone.
Could it be that the old master was old and muddle-headed?
Liu Cheng 'ai thought hatefully in his heart.
However, since the old man had spoken, no matter how dissatisfied Liu Cheng 'ai was, he did not dare to disobey the old man.
Lin Meiru knew Liu Cheng 'ai's thoughts like the back of her hand. She smiled and held Liu Cheng' ai's hand, saying,"Cheng 'ai, let's go over there and talk to Mom.”
Liu Cheng 'ai squeezed out a smile and reluctantly followed Lin Meiru.
After entering the room, Liu Chengsheng helped the old man sit on the sofa. Liu Weidong put a cotton cushion on the armrest of the sofa and served everyone tea. He and Liu Chengsheng often went into the old man's room to talk, which was done very skillfully.
This was the first time Liu Weihong had entered the old man's room. Even when he was young, he had never enjoyed such treatment. After entering the house, he stood obediently. He did not fight for tea or run errands. He only paid attention to the old man's every move.
The old man's eyebrows were slightly closed as he leaned against the sofa. He seemed a little tired.
Liu Weihong's heart ached. The old man's health was getting worse and worse.
After a while, everyone sat down. Liu Weidong didn't sit beside Liu Chengsheng. Instead, he moved a chair and sat beside the old man. He seemed to be ready to help the old man at any time, or like a secret agent who was taking notes.
Liu Chengsheng and Liu Chengjia didn't show any displeasure.
Perhaps Liu Weidong had always been sitting in this position.
Liu Weihong sat below Liu Chengjia and thought to himself.
"Weihong, tell me, why did you write that article?”
Liu Chengsheng asked slowly.
This was a big mystery, even though the Liu family, and Liu Chengsheng himself, had benefited a lot. However, they had never figured out Liu Weihong's " motive " for writing this article, so they were not at ease.
Liu Weihong was not in a hurry to answer. Instead, he looked at the old man. The old man, who had been closing his eyes, opened his eyes at the same time. Their eyes met, and the old man nodded slightly. His meaning was clear. He wanted Liu Weihong to answer this question. This was what the old man wanted to ask, but he was old and couldn't bear the fatigue, so Liu Chengsheng spoke for him. Many times, Grandpa Sheng and Liu Chengsheng had a tacit understanding. Liu Chengsheng could always guess what the old man was thinking.
Liu Weihong knew very well that what he said in this room today would determine his position in the old man's heart. As long as the old master acknowledged him, he would be able to help him as long as the old master was alive.
As for why he wrote that article, there would be a " final judgment " today!
Presumably, everyone still suspected that he was instigated by someone to harm the Liu family and drive a wedge between the Liu family and Comrade Yuehua. However, the person who instigated him did not expect that the situation would change. His initial "opposition" turned into foresight and a firm political stance!
This was called deliberately planting flowers but not blooming, unintentionally planting willows into shade!
Even so, they had to find the instigator. If he could order Liu Weihong around once, he could order him around a second time or a third time. Could it be that he was so lucky every time?
"Grandpa, Uncle, Dad, Big Brother, the reason why I wrote this article was because I analyzed the situation!”
Liu Weihong took a deep breath and said slowly. He was not afraid of the crowd and called everyone one by one. At this moment, the smile on his face disappeared and was replaced by a very solemn expression. No one could easily doubt his words.
" Tell me about your analysis," Liu Chengsheng asked.”
"Last time, on Grandpa's 80th birthday, I said that some of the officials, especially the officials at the bottom level, have a very strong sense of privilege. There were endless acts such as eating and drinking with public funds, spending with public funds, and playing favoritism. They had already accumulated considerable dissatisfaction in the grassroots society, and the social contradictions were relatively sharp. "Therefore, I believe that this conflict will erupt and be used by some people with ulterior motives as a reason to attack the party and the government…"
Liu Weihong said unhurriedly.
Everyone couldn't help but nod.
Liu Weihong had indeed said that, but no one paid attention to it. Liu Chengsheng and Liu Weidong even retorted rudely, thinking that Liu Weihong was just exaggerating.
Now, it had been verified by reality.
In that case, Liu Weihong really had foresight.
"Grandpa, our country is undergoing an unprecedented great reform, an all-round reform. Throughout history, all major reforms had a basic premise, which was that such reforms must be carried out on the basis of social stability. If the regime was unstable and the society was unstable, no reform would achieve results. It would only cause social unrest. Therefore, I think that Comrade Yuehua is not comprehensive enough to completely ignore the construction of the ideology and only focus on the ideas of economic construction. This is the reason why I wrote that article. I think it's necessary to remind you that if society is in chaos, it won't do any good to the country. It will only be good for ambitious people!”
Liu Weihong spoke slowly and clearly.
The old man raised his eyebrows, and the others were even more shocked.
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