Secretary Zhu was just discussing the intelligence point with Governor Li. When he heard Director Guo's question, he began to laugh softly. When Li Yan asked him to explain, Secretary Zhu cleared his throat and asked Li Yan first.
"It's more appropriate for Grandmaster to speak of this matter yourself. It's not appropriate for me to speak of it alone.”
Everyone in the courtyard quieted down when they heard Secretary Zhu address Li Yan. It was the same for Secretary Zhu's table and Liu Xin's table. After all, everyone in Green Camel Temple knew Li Yan's requirements for addressing people. Previously, he had even given Governor Li a hard time because of the address.
Even Division Chief Bai, who had never met Li Yan before, knew about this. He had also paid special attention to this when he greeted Li Yan before, so there was no mistake. But now, a cautious Secretary Zhu had said the word 'you'. Was Secretary Zhu not afraid that Li Yan would go straight back to the office? Li Yan could do such a thing.
Everyone looked at Li Yan to see if he would directly throw a tantrum at Secretary Zhu. However, to everyone's surprise, Li Yan did not have any big reaction to Secretary Zhu's address. He only smiled bitterly.
Secretary Zhu didn't expect Li Yan to answer his question. He was just teasing Li Yan. After all, the committee members didn't have any opinions on Li Yan's other aspects, whether it was his seriousness in his work or his proficiency in professional skills. However, Li Yan's persistence in addressing him made everyone have some opinions. After all, there was no special meaning to this address. It was just a form of address. However, Li Yan had embarrassed Governor Li because of this address, so everyone felt that Li Yan was making a mountain out of a molehill.
"Let me explain this to everyone.”Secretary Zhu saw that everyone was already a little impatient, so he did not keep them in suspense anymore. He bluntly told them what he had heard from Xu Chang previously. "Everyone knows that Li Gong is an American who grew up in the United States. He grew up in a conservative area in the southern part of the United States. There is a very popular religion in the southern part of the United States, the Yaeger Sect.”
After a pause, Secretary Zhu continued to talk about the Yaeger Sect when he saw that everyone was confused and didn't know what the Yaeger Sect was related to. "You don't need to know anything about the Yaeger Sect, but you just need to know that this sect is similar to Buddhism in China, except that you don't need to quit smoking or drinking.”
"Isn't that the little monk?" Commander Bai, who drank the most, directly said what everyone was thinking. Li Yan could not do anything about Commander Bai's sigh. After all, if he wanted to blame someone, he could only blame his mother.
When everyone saw that Li Yan didn't have any big reaction after Mr. Bai said what he was thinking, they knew that Li Yan wouldn't have any big objections to everyone teasing the sect he believed in. Therefore, everyone began to laugh. After all, everyone at the table, whether it was Secretary Zhu, Mr. Bai, or even Liu Xin, who was sitting at the next table, had been married for many years.
Even the children could do soy sauce, but Li Yan, who was much older than Liu Xin, was still single. This was really out of everyone's expectations. Originally, everyone thought that Li Yan had already gotten married. This time, it was only because they were still in a state of war that they did not come over because of safety concerns.
"Li Gong, it's okay. Our physique is here, and we're not bad looking. At most, we'll find a wife here. When you find someone you like, just tell me and I'll help you matchmake.”The one who spoke was Governor Li. Although Governor Li had always had some opinions about Li Yan, ever since he found out that Li Yan had gone into the water for the sake of the Meng River Dam, Governor Li had gotten over it. After all, there were only a few people like Li Yan who would personally go into the water to let the base have their own power facilities. Perhaps even Doctor Bai, who he had heard of before, could not compare to him.
Moreover, if Li Yan could get married and have children in Shandong, there was no doubt that his connection with the base would be greatly strengthened. If the US government wanted to recruit Li Yan back, Li Yan would have his wife and children to worry about. He would probably be able to stay here. At least by then, it would not be like now, where Secretary Zhu could not even give out his official hat.
"My dear Governor Li, you probably don't know about this. Li Gongxin's cult has a rule that he can only marry girls from the same cult, and this cult only exists in America.”
Secretary Zhu's words completely ruined Governor Li's plan. If Governor Li could think of it, Secretary Zhu could also think of it. However, it was too difficult to find a female believer who believed in the conservative religion in the southern part of the United States like Li Yan. Such a woman did not even exist in China.
Just like what Xu Chang had said before, most of the Americans who could come here were from the open areas of the United States. It was really difficult for people from conservative areas to come here. After knowing this, Secretary Zhu completely gave up the plan to let Li Yan marry and have children in Shandong.
"Isn't it because a little monk has to find a little nun?”
Needless to say, the one who could say such words was definitely Division Commander Bai. Although Division Commander Bai was as addicted to alcohol as Commander Zhao, he was not as good as Commander Zhao in terms of alcohol tolerance. Commander Zhao should have drunk more than Division Commander Bai tonight. They had shared most of the bottle of King Lan Ling earlier, and Liu Xin had just brought over a box of whiskey. Each of them had a bottle. Commander Bai's bottle was still full, and Commander Zhao's bottle was empty. However, Commander Zhao was not as drunk as Commander Bai. At least, he was not as gullible as Commander Bai.
"Old Chen, if you can't hold your liquor, then drink less. If you drink too much, then hurry to the dormitory. Don't embarrass yourself here.”
As the chief of staff who worked with Commander Bai, the commander of the 105th Division, he felt a little embarrassed. After all, if it was just the two of them in Junan, it would be fine. No matter what Commander Bai said, he could follow him. But was this Junan? This was the Green Camel Temple. Secretary Zhu might have a good temper, but if it came down to it, Secretary Zhu could have fired Commander Bai from the committee at any time. It was just that Secretary Zhu had never done so. Secretary Zhu could have gotten the opportunity to study in Moscow. How could an ordinary person get such an opportunity?
Monks and nuns? Didn't Master Bai know what the foreign missionary did in China back then? They would even start a war for their beliefs. If the Americans knew about this, the impact would be too bad.
Everyone at the table had only laughed when Master Bai had called him a little monk. After that, no one had laughed. Didn't everyone want to laugh? This Commander Bai was usually a nice person. Why was he like this when he drank a little? If he couldn't hold his liquor, then he shouldn't drink. Didn't he know what would happen if he drank too much?
"It's okay. I can understand why everyone doesn't understand the religion I believe in. In fact, I've asked myself many times why I believe in such a conservative religion, but there's no other way. Ever since my family came to Texas, I've always believed in this religion. I really don't have the courage or motivation to change this.”
In fact, not only after coming here, but even when he was in America, especially when he was in university, he was ridiculed more than once because of his beliefs. Yes, it was ridicule, not teasing. Compared to the ridicule he encountered at that time, it could even be considered discrimination to a certain extent. What he encountered here was really nothing.
After all, he had studied at USC at that time, and USC, located in Los Angeles, California, could be said to be the headquarters of the open-minded. Even if he had been able to provide precious alcohol at that time, those so-called classmates had targeted him more than once because of his beliefs and excellent grades. He had even wanted to use the Colt M1873 that his mother had given him more than once. It was just that they restrained themselves a little after he couldn't help but use the Bible.
However, each use of the Bible could only last for about two months. After two months, they would forget the weight of the Bible again, just like monkeys in the zoo.
Speaking of which, even Secretary Zhu and Chief of Staff He, who had seen his box, probably didn't know the purpose of his box. He remembered that his mother had specially prepared that box for him after knowing that he had been admitted to USC. After all, it was impossible for a boy from the south not to be discriminated against by the citizens of the western coastal cities.
A Bible with four corners wrapped with iron ornaments, a gold cross that weighed one kilogram, and a Colt M1873 revolver. His mother had told him about it at that time.
If someone laughed at him, he would use the Bible to teach them what faith was. If he couldn't beat them with the Bible, he would use Colt to teach them what equality was. Of course, the first thing he did after shooting was to bring the cross home. Although California was very far from Texas, one kilogram of gold was enough to get him home safely.
In fact, it was not only in California. Even if he stayed here, one kilogram of gold was enough for him to return to Texas safely. As for what would happen after returning to Texas, his family would naturally ensure his safety. His mother could draw a bow at her father for a family that had not yet been formed, and naturally, she would shoot at the US government for a family that had already been formed.
As for his father, he had even planned to lead his men to resist the mounted police for the sake of this unformed family. That was the Texas mounted police. There was a saying in Texas that went," A riot, a mounted police."
He had always believed in one thing with his brothers and sisters. No matter what he did outside, as long as he went home, everything would be safe. Whether it was the Italian mafia or the Texas Rangers, it was impossible to hurt him in his home. Therefore, no matter how many people ridiculed or even discriminated against him, he had never thought of changing his faith.
"Hey, you're too busy talking. Li Gong, let me show you something good.”
Sensing that the atmosphere at the table was a little low, Director Guo began to take out the thing he had hidden. In fact, if Director Guo had not seen that Teacher Bai was almost drunk, he would not have taken it out.
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