Chapter 555

Geng Bo nodded, "You don't say, this Tian is indeed a character. His father is a governor, but he can be so restrained himself. Usually, he is not arrogant or domineering, does not act recklessly, works conscientiously, and on the surface, respects leaders and is kind to colleagues. If I hadn't worked with him in the commission for many years, I'm afraid it would be very difficult to see his true face."

Hearing Geng Bo's words, Su Xinghui couldn't help but raise his vigilance against Tian Xiaopeng to the highest level. Such a person is the most terrifying. He has such a family background, yet he can restrain his desires so much, which shows that he has greater desires in his heart. Such desires are, of course, the desire for power.

Often, the more such people are, the more crazy they will become after mastering power.

Su Xinghui said, "Brother Geng, hearing you say this, if this Tian Xiaopeng were in ancient times, he would be a figure like Wang Mang or Sima Yi!"

Geng Bo nodded, "Yes, 'The Duke of Zhou was fearful of rumors, Wang Mang was humble before he usurped the throne. If he had died at that time, who would have known the truth of his life?'"

Chu Zheng said, "Bozi, stop being so literary. What are you guys talking about? Who is Wang Mang? And how did Tian Xiaopeng get involved with Sima Yi?"

Yu Ruizhi said, "Little Five, who told you not to read books usually? This is called being unlearned and unskilled."

Chu Zheng said, "Just you read books? Then tell me, who are these two people?"

Yu Ruizhi was preparing to speak, but found that he really couldn't state the specific deeds of these two people. He said to Su Xinghui, "Xinghui, you say it. I don't know what these two people have done either."

The few burst into laughter, and Su Xinghui couldn't help but smile. He said, "Wang Mang was a minister at the end of the Western Han Dynasty. When he was a minister, he was always humble and self-reflecting, wishing he were more like a Communist than the current Communists, deeply loved by the people and ministers, and trusted by the emperor. However, later, after he held all the power, he usurped the throne, established the Xin Dynasty, and became the emperor."

Chu Zheng said, "Then this is a treacherous minister!"

Han Xiangdong said, "I know the story of Sima Yi. He was Cao Cao's subordinate. Cao Cao was always suspicious of his loyalty, but Sima Yi knew how to pretend, pretending so well that Cao Cao had no excuse to kill him. He kept waiting until Cao Cao's three generations of grandsons died, then held all the power, cultivated his own party, and cleared the obstacles for his son Sima Zhao to usurp the throne. Later, Sima Zhao succeeded in usurping the throne and established the Jin Dynasty."

Geng Bo said, "Not bad, Monkey, you are quite knowledgeable."

Han Xiangdong smiled, "Of course, what I like to read most is Romance of the Three Kingdoms."

Chu Zheng nodded, "Looking at it this way, this Tian really is quite like Wang Mang and Sima Yi, both quite good at pretending, and their ambitions are quite big. In short, they are not good things."

Yu Ruizhi said, "No matter what, we must think of a way to help Xinghui run this matter successfully; otherwise, others will laugh at us if it's said out!"

Geng Bo said, "Fine, starting tomorrow, we will keep this matter in mind and help him run it well. Xinghui, hand these materials to me, and I'll find someone to help you make a more formal set."

Su Xinghui raised his wine cup, "Thank you, Brother Geng!"

This meal of liquor lasted until that case of liquor was finished. The few gave some ideas and must help Su Xinghui run this project successfully. After drinking, they all returned home satisfied.

Yu Ruizhi said to Su Xinghui, "Xinghui, don't worry, we brothers will definitely help you run this project successfully."

Su Xinghui smiled slightly, "Of course I'm not worried."

Yu Ruizhi said again, "By the way, is that stamp thing you mentioned reliable?"

Su Xinghui nodded, "Absolutely reliable. Just buy according to the list I wrote. If you don't make money, I'll compensate you later!"

Yu Ruizhi laughed, "Fine, since you've said so, I'm relieved. I'll go borrow a few million and speculate well this time. You don't say, I've invested all my money in the tourism company, and I don't have any liquid cash on hand now; I'm quite tight."

Seeing that it was already past eight o'clock, Yu Ruizhi called Yu Ruoqiu. Yu Ruoqiu asked, "Are you done drinking?"

Yu Ruizhi said, "Done."

Yu Ruoqiu said, "Fine, we'll be back soon."

In a few minutes, Yu Ruoqiu drove back. She asked, "Xinghui, how did the matter go today? Is there any problem with running the project?"

Su Xinghui didn't want her to worry, so he nodded, "No problem, don't worry."

Yu Ruizhi saw Yu Ruoqiu and Lu Xiaoya carrying big and small bags in their hands, so he asked, "Did you go shopping today?"

Yu Ruoqiu said, "It's not easy for Xiaoya to come to Jingcheng once. I went to the Forbidden City with her in the afternoon, then had dinner, and took her out to buy some things in the evening. There are also some for Xinghui, as a small gift for them. Xinghui, remember to draw for me; I didn't buy these gifts for nothing."

Lu Xiaoya said to Su Xinghui somewhat embarrassedly, "Xinghui, Sister Ruoqiu insisted on buying them for me, there's no way."

Ruoqiu touched her hair dotingly, "I bought you some small gifts, don't take it to heart. I have money. Don't you see this private kitchen restaurant? The gross income is ten or twenty thousand a day."

Yu Ruizhi said, "Alright, it's getting late. You take them back to the hotel. I'll go pick up Xinghui tomorrow morning; I still have to teach my grandfather the Five-Animal Exercise."

Yu Ruizhi naturally remembered such things that prolong life, as it related to Elder Yu's lifespan.

Yu Ruoqiu nodded and sent Su Xinghui and Lu Xiaoya back to the hotel.

Su Xinghui and Lu Xiaoya returned to their room. He asked Lu Xiaoya, "What did Ruoqiu buy for both of us?"

Lu Xiaoya took out those big and small bags one by one, "She bought quite a lot of things. My clothes, your clothes, my skincare products, bags, your ties, tie clips, and so on."

Lu Xiaoya took out a trench coat from a big bag, "Try it on quickly and see if it fits."

This was a navy blue trench coat, and the fabric was cashmere. Su Xinghui tried it on, and it fit quite well. Wearing it, he looked extremely dashing and handsome. Lu Xiaoya said, "You look so handsome in this trench coat! Is it warm?"

Su Xinghui nodded, "Quite warm. How much is this trench coat?"

Lu Xiaoya said, "This trench coat is over 1,500."

Over 1,500 was, of course, a sky-high price in this era, but for such a high-quality cashmere trench coat, it wasn't expensive.

Su Xinghui also tried on a suit, a wool sweater, a shirt, and two ties and tie clips. This time, he was fully dressed from head to toe. These clothes fit quite well. Lu Xiaoya said that Yu Ruoqiu spent over 5,000 in total on this set of clothes and accessories for Su Xinghui.

Su Xinghui looked at the brands of these clothes. Basically, they were not particularly famous brands, but they were all of very high quality, both classy and low-key, which was very in line with his identity as a state cadre. Obviously, Yu Ruoqiu had put a lot of thought into it, which moved Su Xinghui very much.

Su Xinghui also looked at Lu Xiaoya's gifts. The clothes Yu Ruoqiu bought for Lu Xiaoya were also a full set from head to toe, and there was also a trench coat, which was silver-gray. After putting it on, it matched Su Xinghui's trench coat perfectly.

The skincare products and bags Yu Ruoqiu bought for Lu Xiaoya were also very high-quality products, but they hadn't reached the level of luxury goods. It could be seen that Yu Ruoqiu had also put a lot of thought into it.

The things Yu Ruoqiu bought for Lu Xiaoya added up to be more expensive than those for Su Xinghui, costing over 8,000 in total.

Lu Xiaoya said, "Xinghui, Sister Ruoqiu spent over 10,000 on us today. I didn't want to accept it at first, but Sister Ruoqiu insisted on buying it, and I had no choice."

Su Xinghui smiled and said to her, "It's fine, I'll just draw a good painting for her later."

Lu Xiaoya nodded, "That's the only way."

Su Xinghui said, "Fine, then rest early. We have to go to Elder Yu's house together tomorrow morning."

Su Xinghui returned to his room. He picked up the phone and called Zhang Kaishan. When Zhang Kaishan heard it was Su Xinghui, he asked, "Xinghui, how is the situation?"